JP4559947B2 - Support frame for gaming machine and mounting mechanism of gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a support frame for a gaming machine to which a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a pachinko machine, or a video game machine is fixed, and a mounting mechanism for the gaming machine.

Conventionally, when a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, or a video game machine is attached to a support frame disposed in a game hall, it is inserted between the upper support member and the lower support member of the support frame, and the upper support member. A plurality of nails are driven into the upper end surface of the base frame of the gaming machine from above, and a plurality of nails are driven into the upper surface of the lower support member from the inner bottom of the base frame (for example, patents) Reference 1).
Japanese Patent No. 2774290 (FIGS. 2 and 3)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, each time an operator attaches the gaming machine to the support frame, the locking member of the frame is released from the engaged piece and the gaming machine is released from the frame. The nails must be driven from the inner bottom of the underframe to the upper surface of the lower support member.
For this reason, when fixing the lower end of the gaming machine to the lower support member, the operator must release the locking member from the engaged piece and release the gaming machine from the base frame for each unit before driving a nail. In other words, there are problems in that the number of work steps is large, labor and installation time are long, and work efficiency is poor.

  Such a support frame has a large number of nails driven in and fixed when the upper end and lower end of the gaming machine are fixed to the support frame. Therefore, there is a problem that the workability of the game machine mounting work is poor.

  As a result, when a gaming machine installed on the support frame is replaced with a new one, similarly, the lower end of the old gaming machine is removed from the lower support member of the support frame, and each unit is covered with a lock member. Since the gaming machine has to be removed after releasing the engaging piece and releasing the gaming machine from the frame, there is a problem that the workability of the replacement work for the new machine is poor.

  In addition, the upper and lower ends of the gaming machine and the upper and lower support members of the support frame are firmly fixed by completely driving the nail so that the nail is inserted, so that the gaming machine can be removed from the support frame. When removing, there was a problem that it was difficult to remove the nail.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a support frame for a gaming machine and a mounting mechanism for the gaming machine that can reliably support the gaming machine on a support frame and can be easily attached and detached.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, an attachment mechanism for a gaming machine according to claim 1 is an upper support for supporting a gaming machine that is one of a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, or a video game machine with an upper end of the gaming machine. An attachment mechanism for attaching to a support frame having a member and a lower support member that supports a lower end portion of the gaming machine, and is provided in a mounting table on which the gaming machine attached to the lower support member is placed. A fixing pin that is provided in the through-hole so as to be movable up and down and fixes the lower end portion of the gaming machine, engages with the fixing pin to raise the fixing pin, and is detachably provided at one end. A rotating member that rotates by an operation of a moving handle, and the rotating member is disposed exposed on the front side of the mounting table, and has an engaging portion that engages with the rotating handle, The upper support member includes the game A fixing tool for holding the upper end of the frame, a frame-shaped support frame fixed to the support frame, a fixed frame fixed to the lower surface of the support frame and opposed to the upper end of the gaming machine, and the fixed And an upper support plate having an insertion hole into which the tool is inserted, and the upper support member forms a shelf plate of the storage space .

The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 2 supports an upper support member that supports an upper end portion of a gaming machine that is either a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, or a video game machine, and a lower end part of the gaming machine. In a support frame for a gaming machine having a lower support member, the support frame for the gaming machine attached to the lower support member is provided in a through hole formed in a mounting table on which the gaming machine is placed so as to freely protrude and retract in the vertical direction. A fixed pin that fixes the lower end of the gaming machine, and a rotating member that engages with the fixed pin and raises the fixed pin, and rotates by operating a rotating handle that is detachably provided at one end. The rotating member is disposed so as to be exposed on the front side of the mounting table, and has an engaging portion that engages with the rotating handle, and the upper support member holds the upper end portion of the gaming machine. Fixed to the support frame And an upper support plate that is fixed to the lower surface of the support frame and is disposed to face the upper end of the gaming machine and has an insertion hole into which the fixture is inserted. The upper support member forms a shelf plate for the storage space .

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when attaching the gaming machine to the support frame, first, the gaming machine is inserted between the upper support member and the lower support member, and placed on the mounting table. Place. Next, for example, a fixing tool such as a nail is driven into the upper end portion of the gaming machine from above the upper supporting member to fix the upper end portion of the gaming machine to the upper supporting member of the support frame. When the lower end portion of the gaming machine is rotated by attaching a rotating handle to one end of the rotating member, the fixing pin protrudes upward from the through hole of the mounting table and press-fits into the lower end portion of the gaming machine. Hold. Thereby, the gaming machine is firmly and securely supported on the mounting table of the support frame by the fixing pin. In particular, when the lower end portion of the gaming machine is fixed to the lower support member of the support frame, the turning member can be turned only by turning the turning handle without opening the main body frame of the gaming machine. The fixing pin protrudes from the through hole, and the gaming machine can be fixed between the upper support member and the lower support member. For this reason, when attaching a gaming machine to a support frame, the operation | work which opens the main body frame of the gaming machine performed each time becomes unnecessary.
Further, when the gaming machine is fixed between the upper support member and the lower support member by the fixing pin, the rotating handle is engaged with the engaging portion that is exposed on the front surface side of the mounting table and rotated. When the moving operation is performed, the rotating members rotate together to push up the fixing pin, and the fixing pin is pressed into the lower end of the gaming machine to firmly fix the gaming machine to the support frame. At this time, the operator can easily fix the gaming machine to the mounting table by inserting the engaging portion from the front side of the mounting table and rotating it without releasing the gaming machine from the frame. it can.
When the gaming machine is inserted between the upper support member and the lower support member and the upper end of the gaming machine is fixed to the upper support member, the fixture is inserted through the insertion hole of the upper support plate. Secure to the top of the machine. Then, the upper end portion of the gaming machine is fixed to the upper support plate by the fixture.

The gaming machine support frame according to claim 3 is the gaming machine support frame according to claim 2, wherein the fixing pin is made of a metal member having a sharp upper end, and the rotating member. Is turned up, protrudes from the through hole, and is press-fitted into the lower end portion of the gaming machine to fix the gaming machine to the support frame .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the fixing pin rises by rotating the rotating member, protrudes from the through hole, and is press-fitted into the lower end portion of the gaming machine, thereby supporting the gaming machine with the support frame. Can be fixed to.

  The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 4 is the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the rotating member is displaced from an axis of the rotating member. It is provided with an eccentric shaft which is disposed at a position and rotates together to raise the fixing pin.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the gaming machine is fixed between the upper support member and the lower support member by the fixing pin, if the rotation member is rotated by the rotation handle, the eccentric shaft Is disposed at a position deviated from the axis of the rotating shaft, the fixed pin is raised by an amount corresponding to the deviation of the eccentric shaft from the axis. That is, the rotating member, the eccentric shaft, and the fixed pin constitute a crank mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the rotating member into the linear motion of the fixed pin. For this reason, the fixing pin is pushed upward by the connected eccentric shaft and is press-fitted and fixed so as to bite into the lower end portion of the gaming machine.

  The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 5 is the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the rotating member rotates together with the rotating member, A cam for abutting and raising the lower end of the fixing pin is provided.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the gaming machine is fixed between the upper support member and the lower support member by the fixing pin, the cam is Since it rotates and pushes up the fixing pin, it is press-fitted and fixed so that the upper end of the fixing pin bites into the lower end of the gaming machine.

The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 6 is the support frame for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5 , wherein the upper support plate includes the upper support plate. A lid plate is provided, which is mounted on the support frame and is fitted in the support frame and has an engagement hole with which the head of the fixture is engaged.

According to the present invention described in claim 6, solid Teigu, by the head is engaged with the engagement hole of the cover plate, since it is prevented that tilting is supported by the cover plate, The upper end of the gaming machine can be firmly fixed.
Further, when the upper end of the gaming machine is moved away from the upper support member when the new gaming machine is replaced, the lid plate is first lifted from the upper support plate and removed. At this time, since the cover plate is installed on the support frame by being fitted into the support frame in a state where the head portion of the fixing portion is engaged in the engagement hole, it is easy to simply lift the cover plate upward from the cover plate. Can be removed. When the cover plate is removed, the fixture appears in a state where the head protrudes from the upper surface of the upper support plate. Therefore, if the tool is locked to the head and pulled up, it can be removed relatively easily.

  The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 7 is the support frame for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the support frame for the gaming machine can freely move in and out of the lower surface of the lower support member. A characteristic table is installed.

  According to the present invention as set forth in claim 7, by placing a table that can be moved in and out on the lower surface of the lower support member, a box or the like for placing coins or pachinko balls is placed on the table. Can do.

  According to the gaming machine attachment mechanism according to claim 1 of the present invention, the work time when the gaming machine is attached to the support frame, and the installation time when the game room is newly opened or the gaming machine is replaced, Work efficiency is improved, and replacement work can be performed in a short time.

According to the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, the support frame rotates the rotating handle without opening the main body frame of the gaming machine when the gaming machine is fixed on the mounting table. By simply moving it, the fixing pin protrudes from the mounting table and press-fits into the lower end of the gaming machine, thereby fixing the gaming machine. For this reason, the support frame can eliminate the nailing work for attaching the gaming machine to the support frame, reduce the work man-hours and the installation time, and can reduce the cost.
Further, when the gaming machine is fixed between the upper support member and the lower support member, when the rotation handle is engaged with the engaging portion on the front surface side of the mounting table and the rotation operation is performed, the fixing pin becomes the gaming machine. The game machine can be firmly fixed to the support frame by press-fitting so as to bite into the lower end of the game machine. At this time, since the operator can easily fix the gaming machine to the mounting table by inserting the engaging portion from the front side of the mounting table and rotating it without releasing from the frame, The work of attaching the gaming machine to the support frame can be simplified and the work can be performed quickly.
In addition, when fixing the upper end of the gaming machine to the upper support member, the fixing tool is inserted through the insertion hole of the upper support plate and fixed to the upper end of the gaming machine, so that the gaming machine is firmly attached to the upper support plate. Can be fixed.

According to the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention , the fixing pin protrudes from the through hole and is press-fitted into the lower end of the gaming machine by rotating the rotating member. It can be easily fixed to the support frame.

  According to the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention, when the gaming machine is fixed, the eccentric shaft is a fixed pin only by rotating the rotation member with the rotation handle. Since the game machine is fixed to the support frame by pushing up into the lower end of the game machine, the game machine can be easily attached to the support frame. For this reason, the work time for attaching the gaming machine to the support frame can be shortened, and the work efficiency of the attaching work of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention, when the gaming machine is fixed, the cam has the fixing pin only by rotating the rotating member with the rotating handle. By pushing up and press-fitting into the lower end of the gaming machine, the gaming machine can be easily fixed. Thereby, the work time for attaching the gaming machine to the support frame can be shortened, the work labor can be reduced, and the work efficiency of the attaching work of the gaming machine can be improved.

According to the supporting frame for a game machine according to claim 6 of the present invention, the solid Teigu, by the head engages the engaging hole of the cover plate, it is supported by the cover plate, the upper end of the game machine Since it is held so as not to tilt to the part, the gaming machine can be fixed to the support frame without rattling.
In addition, since the support frame can be easily pulled out with a tool, etc., when replacing a new machine, it is possible to quickly remove the game machine from the support frame. The removal time of the gaming machine at the time can be shortened, and the work efficiency can be improved.

  According to the support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present invention, the support frame has a table installed on the lower surface of the lower support member, so that the table can be pulled out when using the gaming machine, It is convenient because it can be stored and used as needed.

Next, a support frame for a gaming machine and a mounting mechanism for the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a gaming machine support frame and a gaming machine mounting mechanism. FIG. 2 is an exploded side view showing a support frame for a gaming machine and an attachment mechanism for the gaming machine.

≪Configuration of gaming machine≫
The gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is, for example, a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a video game machine, or the like, and a main body provided with an operation device 11 and the like for operating the gaming machine 1 on the front side. A wooden underframe (not shown) is installed on the rear side. The gaming machine 1 is inserted between an upper support member 22 and a lower support member 23 that are horizontally provided on a support frame 2 provided in a game hall, and is placed on a mounting table 8 of the lower support member 23. And it fixes to the support frame 2 with the fixing tool N and fixing pin P1 which are mentioned later.
The gaming machine 1 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. For example, an upper fixing hole 1c to which the fixture N is fixed is formed at two places on the upper end 1a, and a fixing pin is formed at one place on the lower end 1b. A lower fixing hole 1d into which P1 is press-fitted is formed.

The upper fixing hole 1c and the lower fixing hole 1d may be formed by a tool or the like before press-fitting the fixing tool N and the fixing pin P1, or may be formed by press-fitting the fixing tool N and the fixing pin P1. Either one is acceptable.
In addition, the upper fixing hole 1c and the lower fixing hole 1d are preliminarily formed in the gaming machine 1 when the upper fixing hole 1c and the lower fixing hole 1d are formed of a hard member such as metal. If the fixing hole 1d is formed and is made of a relatively soft material such as wood, the upper fixing hole 1c and the lower fixing hole 1d are not formed in advance, and the fixing tool N and the fixing pin P1 are not formed. You may form by press-fitting.

≪Support frame structure≫
The support frame 2 is for holding the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined height, and is fixed to the floor of the game hall. This support frame 2 mainly includes a frame main body 21 having an upper support member 22 that supports the upper end portion 1a of the gaming machine 1 and a lower support member 23 that supports the lower end portion 1b. (Not shown) are connected by fastening members (not shown) such as bolts and nuts.

The frame main body 21 is a member that forms the skeleton of the support frame 2, and is formed of, for example, a metal frame or a metal plate having a U-shaped cross section. In addition, the material of this frame main body 21 is not specifically limited, A wooden square etc. may be sufficient. Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, an example in which the frame body 21 is formed of a metal frame will be described.
The frame body 21 includes support frames 28, 28 for connecting the support columns 24, 25, 26, 27 provided on the left and right of the front and rear, the support columns 24, 26 on the right side, and the support frames 25, 27 on the left side, respectively. Connecting frames 29 and 29 for connecting the front support frames 24 and 25 and the rear support frames 26 and 27, respectively, and an upper support member 22 disposed horizontally on the attachment frame 28 at a predetermined interval. And a lower support member 23 disposed horizontally via an interval (game machine installation space B) corresponding to the approximate height of the gaming machine 1 from the upper support member 22.

As shown in FIG. 1, the support frames 24 to 27 support the gaming machine 1 with the left and right two.
Side opening recesses 24a and 25a for inserting a lending machine are formed in the approximate center of the front left and right column frames 24 and 25, respectively. Between the front support frames 24 and 25, a mounting frame 28 erected on the inner side of the upper end, a curtain 31 pivotally supported by a hinge on the front side of the mounting frame 28, and the curtain 31 A decorative plate 32 disposed on the lower side, and an upper support member 22 disposed in a cantilever shape from the lower side of the decorative plate 32 via the storage space A and rearward from the support frames 24 and 25. The connection frame 29 and the lower support member 23 are installed. Similarly, a mounting frame 28, a curtain plate 31, a decorative plate 32, a connecting frame 29, and the like are installed between the rear left and right column frames 26 and 27.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a support frame for a gaming machine and an attachment mechanism for the gaming machine.
In the curtain plate 31 shown in FIG. 3, a cord connected to the number lamp L or the like and various electric devices (not shown) are installed, and by opening the curtain plate 31, the electric device can be repaired. (See FIG. 2).
In order to place, for example, a box for inserting a coin of a pachislot machine or a pachinko ball of a pantyhose machine between the decorative board 32 and the upper support member 22 that is installed below the decorative board 32 and serves as a shelf. Storage space A is formed.

≪Configuration of upper support member≫
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper support member 22 is a member for fixing the upper end 1 a of the gaming machine 1 to the support frame 2 and forming a shelf board for the storage space A. The support frame 4, the upper support plate 5 installed on the lower surface of the support frame 4, the lid plate 6 inserted into the support frame 4 and placed on the upper support plate 5, and the insertion hole 5 a of the upper support plate 5 And a fixing tool N that is fixed to the gaming machine 1 by being inserted.
The support frame 4, the upper support plate 5, and the cover plate 6 are formed by separate members, but may be formed integrally by a thick plate.

  The support frame 4 is composed of a skeleton assembled in a rectangular frame shape in plan view, and left and right front end portions are fixed to front column frames 24 and 25 by screw members (not shown) or the like. An upper support plate 5 is installed on the lower surface of the support frame 4 opposite to the upper end 1 a of the gaming machine 1, and the upper end 1 a of the gaming machine 1 is held by a fixture N inserted into the upper support plate 5. Has been. The support frame 4 is made of a metal such as stainless steel, for example.

The upper support plate 5 is made of a relatively thin metal plate member such as stainless steel having a plurality of insertion holes 5a through which the fixture N is inserted, and is fixed to the lower surface of the support frame 4 by a screw member (not shown). .
The insertion hole 5a, the upper fixing hole 1c of the gaming machine 1, and the engagement hole 6a of the cover plate 6 are formed in a straight line so that the same fixing tool N can be inserted.

The fixture N is a member for fixing the upper end portion 1a of the gaming machine 1 to the support frame 2, and includes, for example, two screws. In addition, this fixing tool N should just be what can be inserted in the insertion hole 5a, and can be fixed to the upper end part 1a of the game machine 1, for example, a nail, a pin, etc. may be sufficient. Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described in the case where the fixture N is a screw.
The fixing tool N is threadedly inserted into the upper fixing hole 1 c of the gaming machine 1 through the insertion hole 5 a of the upper support plate 5, and the head is loosely fitted into the engaging hole 6 a of the lid plate 6.
The cover plate 6 is made of a metal plate that is fitted into the frame of the rectangular support frame 4, and is formed of, for example, a stainless steel plate having the same thickness as the support frame 4.

≪Configuration of lower support member≫
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower support member 23 is a shelf-like member for mounting the gaming machine 1 and fixing the lower end 1 b, and the gaming machine is installed below the upper support member 22. It is horizontally disposed on the support frames 24 and 25 via the space B. For example, the lower support member 23 is inserted into a mounting table 8 facing the lower end 1b of the gaming machine 1 and a through hole 8a formed in the mounting table 8 so as to be able to appear and retract. 1 is press-fitted into the lower end portion 1b of the machine 1 to fix the gaming machine 1, a rotating member 7 for raising the fixed pin P1, a table T on which an object is placed, and this table. And a table support member 9 for supporting T on the mounting table 8.

  The mounting table 8 is made of a substantially rectangular plate-like member, and is horizontally disposed between the front left and right column frames 24 and 25. The mounting table 8 is formed by screwing a lower connection frame (not shown) for connecting the front support frames 24 and 25 and the support frames 26 and 27 to the rear to the support frames 24 and 25 and supporting them on the support frames 24 and 25. It is fixed to the support frame 2. A through-hole 8a into which the fixing pin P1 is inserted so as to be able to appear and retract is vertically formed in the substantially central portion of the mounting table 8 in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing a support frame for a gaming machine and an attachment mechanism of the gaming machine, (a) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state before the gaming machine is fixed to the support frame, and (b) is a game. It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows a state when a machine is fixed to a support frame.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the mounting table 8 includes, for example, a mounting frame 81 that forms a frame-like skeleton, and a metal such as stainless steel installed on the upper surface of the mounting frame 81. It is mainly comprised from the mounting plate 82 formed with the board.

≪Configuration of fixing pin≫
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the fixing pin P1 is press-fitted into a lower fixing hole 1d formed in the lower end portion 1b (lower end surface) of the gaming machine 1 to support the gaming machine 1 with the support frame 2 The lower support member 23 is a member that is fixed to the lower support member 23, and is composed of, for example, one pin. The fixing pin P1 is made of a substantially metal rod-shaped member whose upper end is sharpened so that it can be easily press-fitted into the lower fixing hole 1d, and the eccentric shaft 7a of the rotating member 7 is rotatably connected to the lower end. Connecting holes. The fixed pin P <b> 1 is raised by rotating the rotation member 7 with the rotation handle H, protrudes from the through hole 8 a, and is press-fitted into the lower end portion 1 b of the gaming machine 1.

≪Configuration of rotating member≫
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing a rotating member, in which FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing a state when the fixing pin is lowered, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state when the fixing pin is raised. .

As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the rotating member 7 is rotated by the rotating operation of the rotating handle H (see FIG. 4), thereby fixing the fixed pin connected to the eccentric shaft 7a. P1 is raised, and the upper end of the fixing pin P1 is projected from the upper surface of the lower support member 23, and is constituted by, for example, a reciprocating crank mechanism.
The rotating member 7 is mounted with cylindrical portions 7d and 7e that are rotatably installed in a through hole 8a that is horizontally drilled in the front side surface of the mounting table 8 (lower support member 23), and a rotating handle H. It mainly includes an engaging portion 7c with which the portion Ha engages, an eccentric shaft 7a that is interposed between the cylindrical portion 7d and the cylindrical portion 7e and is installed at a position eccentric to the rotating shaft 7b, and a fixing pin P1. ing. The rotating member 7 has an engaging portion 7c which is disposed on the front end portion of the mounting table 8 at the front end portion and engages with the mounting portion Ha of the rotating handle H, and the fixing pin P1 is provided on the rear end portion. It has an eccentric shaft 7a for raising it.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a relationship between a support frame for a gaming machine and a rotating member and a fixing pin in the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine, and (a) shows a state before the gaming machine is fixed to the supporting frame by the fixing pin. The principal part expanded sectional view to show, (b) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the state when operating the rotation member, (c) is a state when fixing a game machine to a support frame with a fixing pin It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows this.

  The rotating member 7 inserts the mounting portion Ha of the rotating handle H into the engaging portion 7c, and, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a), 6 (b), and 6 (c), for example, the cylindrical portions 7d and 7e are If it rotates 90 degrees in the clockwise direction of arrow C, the upper end of the fixing pin P1 is guided by the through-hole 8a by the crank mechanism and moves upward in the direction of arrow D so that it is inserted into the lower fixing hole 1d. It is configured to be.

  The eccentric shaft 7a is a member for moving the fixed pin P1 that is pivotally connected around the axis O when the pivot member 7 is pivoted, for example, a metal round bar. Consists of. The eccentric shaft 7a is installed parallel to the shaft center O at a position eccentric from the shaft center O, one end is fixed to the rear side surface of the cylindrical portion 7d, and the other end is fixed to the front side surface of the cylindrical portion 7d. Has been.

  The cylindrical portions 7d and 7e are rotatably installed in an installation hole 8b formed in the front surface portion of the mounting table 8, and rotate around a shaft center O by rotating a rotation handle H. Which are connected by an eccentric shaft 7a and rotate together.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the engaging portion 7 c is a portion with which the mounting portion Ha of the rotating handle H is engaged when the rotating member 7 is rotated by the rotating handle H. Yes, and formed in accordance with the shape of the mounting portion Ha. The engaging portion 7c is formed on the front surface of the cylindrical portion 7d.

<< Table structure >>
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the table T is a drawer for placing a box or the like for storing coins or pachinko balls, and is formed of, for example, a relatively thick plate material. The table T is disposed between the lower surface of the lower support member 23 and the table support member 9 so as to be movable forward and backward. A handle Ta is formed at the front end of the table T so that the player can hang it and pull out, and a stopper Tb is formed at the rear end to be locked to the lower support member 23 when the table T is pulled out. Has been.
The table support member 9 is a member that is disposed below the mounting table 8 and that is interposed between the left and right support columns 24 and 25. Under the table support member 9, a waist plate 33 is installed as shown in FIG.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of gaming machines 1 attached to the support frame 2 are installed side by side in a suitable manner in accordance with the installation space of the game hall.
The support frame 2 has been described with an example in which the gaming machine 1 is installed only on the front surface of the frame main body 21, but the upper support member 22, the lower support member 23, the mounting frame 28, and the curtain 31 are provided on both front and rear surfaces. The decorative plate 32, the gaming machine 1, and the waist plate 33 are formed in a substantially symmetrical shape in the front-rear direction so that the front column frames 24, 25 are also interposed between the rear column frames 26, 27. Similarly, the lower support member 23, the rotating member 7, the gaming machine 1 and the like may be installed.

≪Operation of support frame for gaming machine and attachment mechanism of gaming machine≫
Next, the operation of the support frame 2 for a gaming machine and the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
When installing the gaming machine 1 in the amusement hall, first, the support frame 2 assembled in a state as shown in FIG. 1 is installed on the floor surface.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lending machine (not shown) or the like is installed, and the gaming machine 1 is inserted into the gaming machine installation space B (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the mounting table 8 Placed on.
When the gaming machine 1 is installed, if the fixing pin P1 protrudes from the through hole 8a to the upper surface of the mounting table 8, the mounting portion Ha of the rotating handle H is engaged with the engaging portion 7c of the rotating member 7. If they rotate together, the fixing pin P1 descends and enters the through hole 8a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 inserted into the gaming machine installation space B is interposed between the upper support member 22 and the lower support member 23, and is vertically moved by the upper support member 22 and the lower support member 23. It is supported not to move. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 is interposed between the left and right front column frames 24 and 25 and is supported by the column frames 24 and 25 so as not to move in the left and right direction.

  Then, the fixture N is inserted into each insertion hole 5 a from the upper side of the upper support plate 5 and screwed into the upper fixing hole 1 c of the gaming machine 1, and the upper end 1 a (upper surface) of the gaming machine 1 is attached to the upper support plate 5. Fix it. At this time, the head of the fixture N is kept slightly protruding from the upper surface of the upper support plate 5. Subsequently, the engagement hole 6 a of the cover plate 6 is engaged with the head of the fixture N, the head is immersed in the engagement hole 6 a, and the cover plate 6 is inserted into the support frame 4.

  As a result, the lower end of the fixture N is screwed into the upper fixing hole 1 c of the gaming machine 1, the central portion is held in the insertion hole 5 a of the upper support plate 5, and the upper end (head) is the lid plate 6. The game machine 1 is fixed so as not to move in the horizontal direction with respect to the support frame 2 by being supported by the engagement holes 6a.

  Next, the mounting portion Ha of the rotation handle H is inserted into the engagement portion 7c of the rotation member 7, and the rotation member 7 is rotated about 90 degrees clockwise by rotating the rotation handle H. Move. Then, as shown in FIG. 4A, FIG. 5A, and FIG. 6A, the rotating member 7 is moved from the state in which the fixing pin P1 is immersed in the through-hole 8a to the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4B, the upper end of the fixed pin P1 is rotated around the axis O in the direction of the arrow C, as shown in FIGS. 4B, 5B, and 6C. Is protruded from the mounting table 8 and is press-fitted into the lower fixing hole 1 d of the gaming machine 1.

  The lower end of the fixing pin P1 is supported by the rotating member 7 inserted in the mounting table 8, the central part is supported by the through hole 8a of the mounting table 8, and the upper end bites into the lower fixing hole 1d of the gaming machine 1. Thus, the gaming machine 1 is firmly fixed to the mounting table 8 of the support frame 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is inserted and sandwiched between an upper support member 22 and a lower support member 23, and an upper end 1a is fixed to the upper support plate 5 by a fixture N. The lower end portion 1b is fixed to the mounting table 8 by the fixing pin P1, and is further sandwiched by the left and right support frames 24 and 25 and firmly fixed to the support frame 2.

In particular, when the lower end 1b of the gaming machine 1 is fixed, it can be easily fixed only by rotating the rotating handle H, and the work time for mounting the gaming machine 1 on the support frame 2 is greatly increased. It can be shortened.
Further, since the lower end 1b of the gaming machine 1 can be fixed with a minimum number by being fixed to the support frame 2 by one fixing pin P1, the number of fastening members can be reduced, and the mounting time and parts can be reduced. Points and costs can be reduced.

  A player who uses the gaming machine 1 can place a box for storing coins and small items such as cigarettes by placing the table T on the support frame 2, and is easy to use. Convenient.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea. The present invention extends to these modifications and changes. Of course.

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Next, a modified example of the support frame 2 for the gaming machine and the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the member same as the said embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a modified example of a support frame for a gaming machine and a mounting mechanism for the gaming machine. FIG. 8 is a view showing a modification of the support frame for the gaming machine and the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine, and (a) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part showing a state before the gaming machine is fixed to the support frame by the fixing pins. (B) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows a state when a game machine is fixed to a support frame with a fixing pin.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the support frame 2 for gaming machine 1 and the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention are provided with an eccentric shaft 7a and a column as means for raising and lowering the fixing pin P1. Although the description has been made by taking the rotating member 7 of the crank mechanism including the portions 7d and 7e as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fixing pin P2 is raised by the cam mechanism using the cam 70a. -You may make it descend | fall (refer FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a), (b)).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the fixing pin P <b> 2 is disposed in contact with the cam surface 70 b of the cam 70 a of the rotating member 70 that is rotatably provided on the lower support member 23, and is engaged with the rotating member 70. By engaging the mounting portion Ha of the rotation handle H with the portion 70c and rotating the rotation member 70, it protrudes from the through hole 80a of the mounting table 80, and enters the lower fixing hole 1d of the lower end portion 1b of the gaming machine 1. It is designed to be press-fitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the cam 70a rotates integrally with the rotating member 70 to raise the fixing pin P2 that is in contact with the cam surface 70b. It is formed in a circular shape and is disposed at a position where the axis O of the rotating member 70 is eccentric. The cam 70a has a cam surface 70b for pressing and raising the base end (lower end) of the fixed pin P2 that is in sliding contact, and a guide groove 70d that is formed on the cam surface 70b and guides the sliding direction of the fixed pin P2. And are formed. The cam surface 70b is a sliding contact surface with which the lower end surface of the fixing pin P2 slides when the rotating member 70 rotates, and is formed on the inner bottom of the guide groove 70d that is lowered by one step from the outer peripheral surface of the cam 70a. Yes.

  The mounting table 80 includes a rotating member 70 that is rotatably inserted, a rectangular frame-shaped mounting frame 81 that is fixed to the support frames 24 and 25, and a through-hole that is mounted on the mounting frame 81. A mounting plate 82 having a hole 80a, a table T, and a table support member 9 are provided.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the effect | action of the modification of the support frame 2 for game machines and the attachment mechanism of the game machine 1 which concerns on this invention is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the gaming machine 1 is placed on the mounting table 80 after the tip of the fixing pin P <b> 2 is immersed in the through hole 80 a of the mounting table 80, and the upper end 1 a of the gaming machine 1 is It fixes to the upper support member 22 similarly to the said embodiment (refer FIG. 1).
Next, the mounting portion Ha of the rotating handle H is inserted into the engaging portion 70c of the rotating member 70 and rotated about 90 degrees in the clockwise direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the rotating member 70 rotates in the direction of the arrow C around the axis O, and as shown in FIG. 8B, the lower end surface of the fixing pin P2 is When rotating from the axis O to a position in contact with the farthest position in the outer circumferential direction of the cam surface 70b, the fixing pin P2 moves to the uppermost end and is press-fitted into the lower fixing hole 1d.
In this way, the fixing pin P2 is pressed by the cam 70a, and the upper end portion protrudes from the upper surface of the mounting table 80, and is press-fitted so as to bite into the lower fixing hole 1d of the gaming machine 1, as in the above-described embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is firmly fixed to the support frame 2.

  The fixing pin P2 is supported by the through hole 80a of the mounting table 80 while the rotating member 70 is rotating, and the lower end of the fixing pin P2 is guided by being engaged with the guide groove 70d. Because it does not shake, it does not tilt.

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Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, another modified example of the support frame 2 for the gaming machine and the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Note that the same members as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 9 is a view showing another modified example of the support frame for the gaming machine and the attachment mechanism of the gaming machine, and is a perspective view of the main part showing the installation state of the table. FIG. 10 is a view showing another modified example of a gaming machine support frame and a gaming machine mounting mechanism, wherein (a) is a cross-sectional view and (b) is a front view of a principal part having a partial cross-section. .

  As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), as a mechanism for attaching the gaming machine support frame 2 and the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a pull-out table T is provided below the lower support member 23. Although the installation has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and a rotary table T1 may be installed as shown in FIG.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the table T1 is made of a substantially semicircular plate-like member, and a shaft portion T1a is provided above and below the front edge of the central portion. The storage support member 90 is pivotally supported so as to rotate about the portion T1a. A stopper is applied to the front surface of the table T1 by placing a finger when pulling the table T1 out of the storage support member 90, or abutting against the notch 90b when the table T1 is projected from the storage support member 90 in a semicircular shape. It has a handle T1b that also plays the role of.

  The storage support member 90 is a member that is installed between the left and right column frames 24 and 25 on the lower surface of the lower support member 23, and stores the table T <b> 1 in the support frame 2 in a rotatable manner. The storage support member 90 has, on the front surface, a rectangular opening 90a in front view where the table T1 is stored in a retractable manner, and a shaft portion T1a is vertically provided at the edge of the center of the opening 90a. Yes.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine. It is a disassembled side view which shows the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine. It is a front view which shows the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, (a) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the state before fixing a game machine to a support frame, (b) is a game It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows a state when a machine is fixed to a support frame. It is a figure which shows the rotation member and fixed pin in the support frame for game machines concerning this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, (a) is a perspective view which shows a state when a fixed pin is falling, (b) ) Is a perspective view showing a state when the fixing pin is raised. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the rotation member and fixing pin in the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, (a) is the state before fixing a game machine to a support frame with a fixing pin. The principal part expanded sectional view to show, (b) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the state when operating the rotation member, (c) is a state when fixing a game machine to a support frame with a fixing pin It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows this. It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the modification of the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the modification of the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, (a) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the state before fixing a game machine to a support frame with a fixing pin. (B) is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows a state when a game machine is fixed to a support frame with a fixing pin. It is a figure which shows the other modification of the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, and is a principal part perspective view which shows the installation state of a table. It is a figure which shows the other modification of the support frame for game machines which concerns on this invention, and the attachment mechanism of a game machine, (a) is a cross-sectional view, (b) is a principal part front view which has a partial cross section. .

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 1a Upper end part 1b Lower end part 2 Support frame 4 Support frame 5 Upper support plate 5a Insertion hole 6 Cover plate 6a Engagement hole 7,70 Rotating member 7a Eccentric shaft 7c, 70c Engagement part 8,80 Mounting base 8a , 80a Through hole 22 Upper support member 23, 23A, 23B Lower support member H Rotating handle N Fixing tool O Shaft center P1, P2 Fixing pin T, T1 Table

Claims (7)

A gaming machine that is either a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, or a video game machine is attached to a support frame that has an upper support member that supports the upper end of the game machine and a lower support member that supports the lower end of the game machine. An attachment mechanism for
A fixing pin that is provided in a through hole formed in a mounting table on which the gaming machine attached to the lower support member is placed so as to be able to protrude and retract in the vertical direction and fixes the lower end of the gaming machine;
A rotating member that engages with the fixing pin to raise the fixing pin and rotates by an operation of a rotating handle that is detachably provided at one end ;
The rotating member is disposed so as to be exposed on the front side of the mounting table, and has an engaging portion that engages with the rotating handle,
The upper support member includes a fixture for holding the upper end of the gaming machine,
A frame-like support frame fixed to the support frame;
An upper support plate fixed to the lower surface of the support frame and disposed opposite to the upper end of the gaming machine, and having an insertion hole into which the fixture is inserted;
An attachment mechanism for a gaming machine, wherein the upper support member forms a shelf board for a storage space . In a support frame for a gaming machine having an upper support member that supports an upper end portion of a gaming machine that is either a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, or a video game machine, and a lower support member that supports a lower edge part of the gaming machine,
A fixing pin that is provided in a through hole formed in a mounting table on which the gaming machine attached to the lower support member is placed so as to be able to protrude and retract in the vertical direction and fixes the lower end of the gaming machine;
A rotating member that engages with the fixing pin to raise the fixing pin and rotates by an operation of a rotating handle that is detachably provided at one end ;
The rotating member is disposed so as to be exposed on the front side of the mounting table, and has an engaging portion that engages with the rotating handle,
The upper support member includes a fixture for holding the upper end of the gaming machine,
A frame-like support frame fixed to the support frame;
An upper support plate fixed to the lower surface of the support frame and disposed opposite to the upper end of the gaming machine, and having an insertion hole into which the fixture is inserted;
A support frame for a gaming machine , wherein the upper support member forms a shelf board for a storage space . The fixing pin is made of a metal member with a sharp upper end, and when the rotating member is rotated, the fixing pin rises and protrudes from the through hole, and is press-fitted into the lower end portion of the gaming machine. The support frame for a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the frame is fixed to the support frame.   3. The rotating member according to claim 2, further comprising an eccentric shaft that is disposed at a position shifted from an axis of the rotating member and rotates together to raise the fixing pin. 4. A support frame for the gaming machine according to 3.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the rotating member includes a cam that rotates together with the rotating member and abuts on a lower end of the fixed pin to be lifted. 5. Support frame. Wherein the upper support member, the is fitted into the support frame while being placed on the upper support plate and cover plate to which the engagement hole is bored the head of the fastener is engaged is provided 6. A support frame for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the support frame is used.   The support frame for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein a table that can be freely moved is provided on a lower surface of the lower support member.

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