JP6375532B2 - Sorting device for ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game machines such as pachinko machines.

  Conventionally, a game ball that is driven into the game area and flows down is distributed, and the flow direction is distributed between the first direction and the second direction, and the distribution function has a function of changing the winning opening for the game balls to be awarded in accordance with this distribution. The device is known.

  For example, in the sorting device described in Patent Document 1, the right passage is opened from the normal posture in which the sorting member does not enter the right passage when the rotating body rotates by being pressed by the game ball that has entered. The posture is changed to the tilted posture, and the sorting member is automatically returned from the tilted posture to the normal posture by the weight.

JP 2013-70703 A

  However, in the sorting device described in Patent Document 1, the sorting member changes its posture from the normal posture to the tilted posture after the game ball that has entered has rotated the rotating body and the game ball has passed. The time until the rotating body returns to the original position. For this reason, when the speed at which the game ball flows down is high, this time is limited to a short time, and there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently meet the need to set this time long for the purpose of enhancing the effect.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, The place made into the objective is providing the distribution apparatus for a ball game machine with a high production effect.

A sorting apparatus (1) for a ball game machine that is one aspect of the present disclosure includes a receiving port (10c) that can receive a game ball flowing down a game area formed on a front side of a game board, and the receiving device (10c). The first posture and game in which the game balls entered from the entrance (10c) can be distributed in either the first direction or the second direction, and the game balls are advanced in the first direction but not in the second direction. The posture can be changed between a second posture that advances the ball in the second direction but does not advance in the first direction, is the first posture in an initial state, and when the game ball passes, A distributing member (12) whose posture changes from one posture to the second posture, and a first guiding path (10d) for guiding the game balls distributed in the first direction by the distributing member (12); , Sorting in the second direction by the sorting member (12) When the game ball distributed by the second guiding path (10e) for guiding the game ball and the distribution member (12) is detected at a predetermined position, the distribution member ( And 12) a posture return mechanism (14) for returning the second posture from the second posture to the first posture.

  According to the sorting device (1) for a ball game machine of the present invention configured as described above, the posture return mechanism (14) detects the gaming ball sorted by the sorting member (12) at a predetermined position. Then, using the dead weight of the game ball, the sorting member (12) is returned from the second posture to the first posture. Thus, by setting the position (predetermined position) for detecting the game ball distributed by the distribution member (12) to a place away from the distribution position, the game ball entered from the receiving port (10c) is distributed. The time during which the direction is temporarily changed can be set longer, and a high production effect can be exhibited.

In the above-described sorting device (1) for a ball game machine, when the posture return mechanism (14) detects the game ball guided by the first guide path (10d) at a predetermined position, the weight of the game ball is reduced. The distribution member (12) may be configured to return from the second posture to the first posture using the above .

  According to the sorting device (1) for a ball game machine of the present invention configured as described above, the posture return mechanism (14) moves the game ball guided by the first guide path (10d) at a predetermined position. By detecting, the position (predetermined position) for detecting the game balls distributed by the distribution member (12) can be set at a position further away from the distribution position. The time during which the direction in which the game balls are distributed can be temporarily changed can be set longer, and a higher production effect can be exhibited.

In the above-described distribution device (1) for a ball game machine, when the posture return mechanism (14) detects a game ball guided by the second guide path (10e) at a predetermined position, the weight of the game ball is reduced. The distribution member (12) may be configured to return from the second posture to the first posture using the above .

  According to the sorting device (1) for a ball ball game machine of the present invention configured as described above, the sorting member (12) is restored to the original when the game ball on the first guide path (10d) side passes. Even if it does not return to the position, the sorting member (12) can be returned to the original position when the game ball on the second guiding path (10e) side passes.

It is a front perspective view showing a distribution device of an embodiment. It is a back perspective view showing the distribution device of an embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the distribution apparatus of embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the state which removed the housing body of the distribution apparatus of embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the state which removed the housing body of the distribution apparatus of embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the state which removed the housing body of the distribution apparatus of embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the state which removed the housing body of the distribution apparatus of embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to the following embodiment, It is possible to implement in various aspects.
[1. Description of Configuration of Sorting Device 1]
The distribution apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a function of receiving game balls that are driven into the game area and flowing down, distributing the flow direction of the received game balls, and changing the winning opening through which the game balls are awarded. Device.

In the following description, in order to briefly explain the relative positional relationship between the respective parts constituting the sorting apparatus 1, the description will be made by using the respective directions of up, down, left, and right before and after the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the sorting apparatus 1 includes a housing 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a distribution member 12 is accommodated in the housing 10. Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, a posture return mechanism 14 is attached to the housing 10. Hereinafter, the case 10, the distribution member 12, and the posture return mechanism 14 will be described in this order.

[1.1. Description of Configuration of Housing 10]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the housing 10 includes a housing body 10 a that is formed in a box shape that is partially open, and a lid 10 b that can close the opening of the housing body 10 a. When the body main body 10a and the lid 10b are combined, it is formed to be a box.

  The housing 10 is provided with a receiving port 10c, a first guiding path 10d, and a second guiding path 10e. The receiving port 10c is an opening formed on the front surface side of the upper end of the housing body 10a, and is used for receiving a game ball in the housing 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game ball received in the housing 10 passes between the pair of guide plates 10f, 10f, and is distributed to the first guide path by the distributing member 12 disposed inside the housing 10. 10d (first direction) or the second guiding path 10e (second direction). A specific configuration of the sorting member 12 will be described later. The game balls distributed to the first guiding path 10d by the distributing member 12 enter the first guiding path 10d through the guiding rod 10g disposed below the distributing member 12, pass through the first guiding path 10d, and swing. It is discharged outside the dispensing device 1. The game balls distributed to the second guiding path 10e by the sorting member 12 pass through the second guiding path 10e and are discharged to the outside of the sorting apparatus 1. The first guiding path 10d is arranged so as to proceed to the left on the front surface side of the housing body 10a and then proceed downward through the funnel portion 10h, and to proceed rearward on the lower side of the left end of the housing body 10a. A portion of the first guiding path 10d on the front surface side of the housing body 10a is formed so that the upper part is opened. The second guide path 10e is disposed so as to proceed to the right after traveling on the front side of the housing body 10a and then proceed to the rear on the lower side of the right end of the housing body 10a. The position where one end of the second guide path 10 e is connected to the housing 10 is set above the position where one end of the first guide path 10 d is connected to the housing 10.

[1.2. Description of the configuration of the sorting member 12]
The distribution member 12 includes a left rotation member 12L and a right rotation member 12R. The left rotation member 12L is arranged on the left side of the center of the housing 10 and is rotatable about a rotation axis along the front-rear direction. The right rotation member 12R is arranged on the right side of the center in the housing 10 and is rotatable about a rotation axis along the front-rear direction. The left rotating member 12L and the right rotating member 12R are rotated in opposite directions in conjunction with each other. Specifically, when the left rotating member 12L rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the right rotating member 12R rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, while the left rotating member 12L Is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front, the right rotating member 12R is rotated clockwise when viewed from the front.

The rotating member 12L attempts to rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front due to its own weight, and the rotating member 12R attempts to rotate clockwise as viewed from the front due to its own weight.
Two recesses 12La and 12Lb are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the left rotating member 12L. Two recesses 12Ra and 12Rb are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the right rotating member 12R. The left rotating member 12L and the right rotating member 12R are formed between a state in which the recessed portion 12La and the recessed portion 12Ra face each other close to each other and a state in which the recessed portion 12Lb and the recessed portion 12Rb face each other close to each other. They are designed to rotate in opposite directions in conjunction with each other.

  When the recess 12La and the recess 12Ra are close to each other and face each other (first posture, see FIG. 4), the recess 12La and the recess 12Ra form a space that can contain a game ball. When a game ball that has passed between the pair of guide plates 10f and 10f enters this space, the left rotating member 12L rotates clockwise as viewed from the front due to the weight of the game ball, and the right rotating member 12R moves from the front. It rotates clockwise as seen, and the game ball can fall from this space (see FIG. 5). At this time, the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb are close to each other and face each other, and the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb form a space that can contain a game ball. The game ball dropped from this space enters the first guide path 10d through a guide rod 10g disposed below the sorting member 12. Thus, as shown in FIG. 4, when the sorting member 12 is in the first posture, the game ball entered from the receiving port 10c can travel to the first guide path 10d, but the second guide path 10e. Can't progress. The distribution member 12 is in the first posture in the initial state, and when the game ball passes, the posture changes from the first posture to the second posture.

  As described above, the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb are close to each other and face each other (second posture, see FIG. 5), and the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb form a space that can contain a game ball. Then, one end portion of the second guiding path 10e communicates with this space, and the game ball that has entered the space after passing between the pair of guide plates 10f, 10f is the second guiding path. Enter 10e. Thus, as shown in FIG. 5, when the sorting member 12 is in the second posture, the game ball entered from the receiving port 10c can travel to the second guide path 10e, but the first guide path 10d. Can't progress.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, a protrusion 12Lc is provided on the back side of the left rotating member 12L. The protrusion 12Lc is inserted into the long hole 10ba of the lid 10b, and the tip of the protrusion 12Lc projects to the back side of the lid 10b. Further, a protrusion 12Rc is provided on the back side of the right rotating member 12R. The protrusion 12Rc is inserted into the long hole 10bb of the lid 10b, and the tip of the protrusion 12Rc projects to the back side of the lid 10b.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, when the distribution member 12 is in the first position, the protrusion 12Lc of the left rotation member 12L and the right rotation member 12R are compared to when the distribution member 12 is in the second position. The distance from the protrusion 12Rc becomes smaller. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the distribution member 12 is in the second position, the protrusion 12Lc of the left rotation member 12L and the right rotation are compared with when the distribution member 12 is in the first position. The distance between the protrusion 12Rc of the member 12R increases.

[1.3. Description of Configuration of Posture Return Mechanism 14]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the posture return mechanism 14 includes a lock member 16, a first link mechanism 18, and a second link mechanism 20.

[1.3.1. Description of Configuration of Lock Member 16]
The lock member 16 is attached to the back side of the lid 10b. The lock member 16 has a shaft shape with an upper end portion extending in the left-right direction, and is rotatable about the shaft-shaped portion 16a. A plate-like engagement portion 16 b extending along the left-right direction is provided at the center of the lock member 16. A plate-like weight 16 c that is bent in the right direction is provided at the lower portion of the lock member 16.

  The lock member 16 is provided with a shaft-shaped shaft-shaped member 16d parallel to the shaft-shaped portion 16a behind the shaft-shaped portion 16a. Both ends of the shaft-like member 16d are supported from below by the engaging member 18b of the first link mechanism 18 and the engaging member 20b of the second link mechanism 20, respectively.

  The lock member 16 is rotated toward the lid 10b by the weight of the weight 16c. However, when the distribution member 12 is in the first posture, the engaging portion 16b abuts on the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc, and more. Is prevented from rotating. On the other hand, when the distribution member 12 is in the second posture, the lock member 16 rotates toward the lid 10b by the weight of the weight 16c until the engaging portion 16b enters between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc. . At this time, the protrusion 16Lc and the protrusion 12Rc cannot move due to the engagement portion 16b, and the counterclockwise rotation when viewed from the front of the rotating member 12L and the clockwise direction when viewed from the front of the rotating member 12R. , And the distribution member 12 is prevented from changing from the second posture to the first posture.

[1.3.2. Explanation of Configuration of First Link Mechanism 18]
The first link mechanism 18 includes a contact member 18a, an engagement member 18b, an arm member 18c, a relay member 18d, and an arm member 18e.

  The abutting member 18a is attached to the housing body 10a and rotates around a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The tip of the contact member 18a is disposed inside the first guide path 10d. The contact member 18a is configured to rotate around a rotation axis along the left-right direction when a game ball passing through the first guide path 10d contacts the tip.

  The engaging member 18b is attached to the lid 10b and rotates around a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The engaging member 18b is provided with a receiving portion 18ba. The receiving portion 18ba is a member having a concave cross section with the top opened, and the left end portion of the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 can be rotatably inserted therein.

  The arm member 18c has one end connected to the contact member 18a and the other end connected to the relay member 18d. When the abutting member 18a rotates, the arm member 18c transmits the turning force to rotate the relay member 18d.

  The relay member 18d is attached to the lid 10b and rotates about a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The relay member 18d is provided with two receiving portions 18da and 18db. The lower receiving portion 18da is a cylindrical member, and the distal end portion of the arm member 18c is rotatably inserted therein. The upper receiving portion 18db is a cylindrical member, and the distal end portion of the arm member 18e is rotatably inserted therein.

  The arm member 18e has one end connected to the relay member 18d and the other end connected to the engagement member 18b. When the relay member 18d rotates, the arm member 18e transmits the turning force to rotate the engaging member 18b.

  When the first link mechanism 18 configured as described above detects a game ball guided by the first guide path 10d at a predetermined position, the first link mechanism 18 uses the weight of the game ball to move the sorting member 12 from the second posture. The function to return to the first posture is demonstrated.

  That is, when the game ball passing through the first guide path 10d contacts the contact plate 18aa, the contact member 18a rotates and the arm member 18c rotates the contact member 18a as shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the relay member 18d. When the relay member 18d rotates, the arm member 18e transmits the rotation of the relay member 18d to the engaging member 18b, the engaging member 18b rotates upward, and the receiving portion 18ba becomes horizontal. At this time, the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 located between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is pushed up with the upward rotation of the receiving portion 18ba. The pushed-up shaft-like member 16d is separated from between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc, and the rotating member 12L and the rotating member 12R of the sorting member 12 are rotatable, and the left rotating member 12L is counterclockwise when viewed from the front. The right rotating member 12R rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, and the distribution member 12 changes from the second posture to the first posture. At this time, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is reduced.

  Thereafter, when the game ball that has come into contact with the contact plate 18aa passes, as shown in FIG. 4, the contact member 18a rotates to the original posture, and the arm member 18c relays the rotation of the contact member 18a. It is transmitted to the member 18d. When the relay member 18d rotates, the arm member 18e transmits the rotation of the relay member 18d to the engaging member 18b, the engaging member 18b rotates downward, and the receiving portion 18ba is inclined. At this time, since the distribution member 12 is in the first posture, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is small, and the lock member 16 that rotates downward has the shaft-shaped member 16d and the protrusion 12Lc. Stops in a posture in contact with 12Rc.

[1.3.3. Description of Configuration of Second Link Mechanism 20]
The second link mechanism 20 includes a contact member 20a, an engagement member 20b, an arm member 20c, a relay member 20d, and an arm member 20e.

  The abutting member 20a is attached to the housing body 10a, and rotates around a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The tip of the contact member 20a is disposed inside the second guide path 10e. The contact member 20a is configured to rotate around a rotation axis along the left-right direction when a game ball passing through the second guide path 10e contacts the tip.

  The engaging member 20b is attached to the lid 10b and rotates around a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The engaging member 20b is provided with a receiving portion 20ba. The receiving part 20ba is a member having a concave cross section with its upper part opened, and the right end part of the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 can be rotatably inserted therein.

  The arm member 20c has one end connected to the contact member 20a and the other end connected to the relay member 20d. When the abutting member 20a rotates, the arm member 20c transmits the turning force to rotate the relay member 20d.

  The relay member 20d is attached to the lid 10b and is configured to rotate around a rotation axis along the left-right direction. The relay member 20d is provided with two receiving portions 20da and 20db. The lower receiving portion 20da is a cylindrical member, and the distal end portion of the arm member 20c is rotatably inserted therein. The upper receiving portion 20db is a cylindrical member, and the distal end portion of the arm member 20e is rotatably inserted therein.

  The arm member 20e has one end connected to the relay member 20d and the other end connected to the engagement member 20b. When the relay member 20d rotates, the arm member 20e transmits the turning force to rotate the engaging member 20b.

  When the second link mechanism 20 configured as described above detects a game ball guided by the second guide path 10e at a predetermined position, the second link mechanism 20 uses the weight of the game ball to move the sorting member 12 from the second posture. The function to return to the first posture is demonstrated.

  That is, when the game ball passing through the second guide path 10e contacts the contact plate 20aa, the contact member 20a rotates and the arm member 20c rotates the contact member 20a as shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the relay member 20d. When the relay member 20d rotates, the arm member 20e transmits the rotation of the relay member 20d to the engaging member 20b, the engaging member 20b rotates upward, and the receiving portion 20ba becomes horizontal. At this time, the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 located between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is pushed up with the upward rotation of the receiving portion 20ba. The pushed-up shaft-like member 16d is separated from between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc, and the rotating member 12L and the rotating member 12R of the sorting member 12 are rotatable, and the left rotating member 12L is counterclockwise when viewed from the front. The right rotating member 12R rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, and the distribution member 12 changes from the second posture to the first posture. At this time, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is reduced.

  Thereafter, when the game ball that has come into contact with the contact plate 20aa passes, as shown in FIG. 4, the contact member 20a rotates to the original posture, and the arm member 20c relays the rotation of the contact member 20a. It is transmitted to the member 20d. When the relay member 20d rotates, the arm member 20e transmits the rotation of the relay member 20d to the engaging member 20b, the engaging member 20b rotates downward, and the receiving portion 20ba is inclined. At this time, since the distribution member 12 is in the first posture, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is small, and the lock member 16 that rotates downward has the shaft-shaped member 16d and the protrusion 12Lc. Stops in a posture in contact with 12Rc.

[2. Description of operation of sorting apparatus 1]
Next, operation | movement of the sorting apparatus 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIGS.
(1) Initial State As shown in FIG. 4, in the initial state, the rotating member 12L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise when viewed from the front, so that the recess 12La And the recess 12Ra are close to each other and face each other (first posture), and the recess 12La and the recess 12Ra form a space in which a game ball can be contained. Further, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is small, and the shaft member 16d of the lock member 16 is in a state of stopping in a posture in contact with the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc.

(2) Game ball distribution <Part 1>
When the game ball rolling in the game area enters the inside of the housing 10 from the receiving port 10c, the game ball passes between the pair of guide plates 10f, 10f after entering the inside of the housing 10, and the recess 12La It enters the space formed by the recess 12Ra. Then, due to the weight of the game ball, the rotating member 12L rotates clockwise as viewed from the front and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, and the game ball can fall from this space as shown in FIG. It becomes a state. At this time, the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb are close to each other and face each other, and the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb form a space that can contain a game ball. The dropped game ball enters the first guide path 10d through a guide rod 10g disposed below the sorting member 12.

  When the rotating member 12L rotates clockwise as viewed from the front and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc increases accordingly, and the lock member 16 is rotated toward the lid 10b by the weight of the weight 16c, and the engaging portion 16b enters between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc. At this time, the protrusion 16Lc and the protrusion 12Rc cannot move due to the engagement portion 16b, and the counterclockwise rotation when viewed from the front of the rotating member 12L and the clockwise direction when viewed from the front of the rotating member 12R. , And the distribution member 12 is prevented from changing from the second posture to the first posture.

  Furthermore, the game ball that has entered the first guide path 10d travels leftward on the front side of the housing body 10a, travels down through the funnel portion 10h, and travels backward on the lower side of the left end of the housing body 10a. After that, it is discharged outside the sorting apparatus 1.

  In this process, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball passing through the first guide path 10d contacts the contact plate 18aa and rotates the contact member 18a. The rotation of the contact member 18a is transmitted to the engagement member 18b via the arm member 18c, the relay member 18d, and the arm member 18e, the engagement member 18b rotates upward, and the receiving portion 18ba is in a horizontal state. It becomes. As the receiving portion 18ba rotates upward, the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 located between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is pushed up. Then, the pushed-up shaft-like member 16d is separated from between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc, and the rotating member 12L and the rotating member 12R can rotate. The rotating member 12L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise when viewed from the front, so that the distribution member 12 changes from the second posture to the first posture, and enters the initial state. Return.

  Thereafter, when the game ball that has come into contact with the contact plate 18aa passes, the contact member 18a rotates to return to the original posture. The rotation of the contact member 18a is transmitted to the engagement member 18b via the arm member 18c, the relay member 18d, and the arm member 18e, and the engagement member 18b rotates and the receiving portion 18ba is inclined. . At this time, since the distribution member 12 is in the first posture, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is small, and the lock member 16 that rotates downward has the shaft-shaped member 16d and the protrusion 12Lc. Stops in a posture in contact with 12Rc.

(3) Game ball distribution <Part 2>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotating member 12L rotates clockwise as viewed from the front and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, so that the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb are close to each other. When the game ball that has rolled in the game area enters the inside of the housing 10 from the receiving port 10c when the sorting member 12 is in the second posture, the game ball Passes through between the pair of guide plates 10f and 10f after entering the inside of the housing 10, and enters the space formed by the recess 12Lb and the recess 12Rb. The game balls that have entered this space enter the second guiding path 10e communicating with this space.

  Furthermore, the game ball that has entered the second guiding path 10e proceeds to the lower side after traveling rightward on the front surface side of the housing body 10a, and proceeds to the lower side on the right end of the housing body 10a. Is discharged outside.

  In this process, the game ball passing through the second guide path 10e contacts the contact plate 20aa and rotates the contact member 20a, as shown in FIG. The rotation of the contact member 20a is transmitted to the engagement member 20b via the arm member 20c, the relay member 20d, and the arm member 20e, the engagement member 20b is rotated upward, and the receiving portion 20ba is horizontal. It becomes. As the receiving portion 20ba rotates upward, the shaft-like member 16d of the lock member 16 located between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is pushed up. Then, the pushed-up shaft-like member 16d is separated from between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc, and the rotating member 12L and the rotating member 12R can rotate. The rotating member 12L rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the rotating member 12R rotates clockwise when viewed from the front, so that the distribution member 12 changes from the second posture to the first posture, and enters the initial state. Return.

  Thereafter, when the game ball that has come into contact with the contact plate 20aa passes, as shown in FIG. 4, the contact member 20a rotates to the original posture. The rotation of the contact member 20a is transmitted to the engagement member 20b via the arm member 20c, the relay member 20d, and the arm member 20e, and the engagement member 20b is rotated downward and the receiving portion 20ba is inclined. It becomes. At this time, since the distribution member 12 is in the first posture, the distance between the protrusion 12Lc and the protrusion 12Rc is small, and the lock member 16 that rotates downward has the shaft-shaped member 16d and the protrusion 12Lc. Stops in a posture in contact with 12Rc.

Even when the game ball that has rolled in the game area enters the inside of the housing 10 from the receiving port 10c before the distribution member 12 returns from the second position to the first position, the distribution device 1 is the same. Perform the operation.
[3. Effects of the embodiment]
(1) As described above, according to the sorting device 1 of the present embodiment, the posture return mechanism 14 moves the game balls sorted by the sorting member 12 to a predetermined position (the position of the contact plate 18aa and the contact plate 20aa). When the position is detected, the distribution member 12 is returned from the second posture to the first posture using the weight of the game ball. Thus, by setting the position of the contact plate 18aa and the position of the contact plate 20aa away from the distribution position, the direction in which the game balls entered from the receiving port 10c are distributed is temporarily changed. The time can be set longer and a high production effect can be exhibited.

  (2) Further, according to the sorting apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, even if the sorting member 12 does not return to the original position when the game ball on the first guiding path 10d side passes, When the game ball on the side of the road 10e passes, the sorting member 12 can be returned to the original position.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Sorting device, 10 ... Housing, 10a ... Housing main body, 10b ... Cover, 10ba, 10bb ... Long hole, 10c ... Receiving port, 10d ... First guideway, 10e ... Second guideway, 10f ... Guide Plate, 10g ... guide rod, 10h ... funnel portion, 12 ... sorting member, 12L ... rotating member, 12La, 12Lb ... recessed portion, 12Lc ... projection, 12R ... rotating member, 12Ra, 12Rb ... recessed portion, 12Rc ... projection, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Posture return mechanism, 16 ... Lock member, 16a, 16d ... Shaft-shaped part, 16b ... Engagement part, 16c ... Weight, 18 ... First link mechanism, 18a ... Contact member, 18aa ... Contact plate, 18b ... 18ba, 18da, 18db ... receiving part, 18c, 18e ... arm member, 18d ... relay member, 20 ... second link mechanism, 20a ... contact member, 20aa ... contact plate, 20b ... engagement member, 20ba, 20 a, 20db ... receiving portion, 20c, 20e ... arm member, 20d ... relay member.

Claims (4)

An entrance (10c) that can accept a game ball;
A distribution member (12) for distributing game balls entered from the receiving port (10c), wherein a first posture for causing the game balls to advance in a first direction and a second posture for causing the game balls to advance in a second direction; And a sorting member (12) whose posture can be changed from the first posture to the second posture when the game ball is distributed in the first direction in the first posture. ,
A first guide path (10d) for guiding the game balls distributed in the first direction by the distribution member (12);
When the game ball guided by the first guide path (10d) passes through a predetermined position, the distribution member (12) is changed from the second posture to the first posture by utilizing the weight of the game ball. A posture return mechanism (14) for returning;
An apportioning device (1) for a ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the sorting device (1) for a ball game machine according to claim 1 ,
The first guiding path (10d) is provided with a funnel portion (10h) upstream from the predetermined position. In the distribution device (1) for a ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A second guide path (10e) for guiding the game balls distributed in the second direction by the distribution member (12);
The posture return mechanism (14) uses the weight of the game ball when the game ball guided by the second guide path (10e) passes a predetermined position, and moves the sorting member (12) to the 2. A sorting device (1) for a ball game machine, wherein the second posture is returned to the first posture. An entrance (10c) that can accept a game ball;
A distribution member (12) for distributing game balls entered from the receiving port (10c), wherein a first posture for causing the game balls to advance in a first direction and a second posture for causing the game balls to advance in a second direction; And a sorting member (12) whose posture can be changed from the first posture to the second posture when the game ball is distributed in the first direction in the first posture. ,
A first guide path (10d) for guiding the game balls distributed in the first direction by the distribution member (12);
When the game ball guided by the first guide path (10d) passes through a predetermined position, the game ball comes into contact with the game ball, and the distribution member (12) is moved from the second posture to the first posture. A posture return mechanism (14) to be changed to
An apportioning device (1) for a ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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