JP2004187902A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve efficiency of the handling work of a game panel which can be replaced by being detached from and attached to a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game panel 6 is a detaching/attaching replacing type which can be detached from and attached to the base frame 4 of a Pachinko machine. At a corner part on the right/upper part of the game panel 6, a member 40 for forming a gap for fingers to enter is formed. In the case of working for carrying or attaching/detaching the game panel 6, a worker can handle the game panel 6 by grasping this member 40 properly. Thus, when performing the attaching work or detaching work of the game panel 6, the work becomes very efficient. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game machine in which a game board, which is a characteristic part of the game machine, is detachable from a main body thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a prior art relating to this type of gaming machine, there is a pachinko gaming machine in which a gaming board is detachably held on a holding frame of a gaming machine main body so as to be detachable and replaceable (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2). This known pachinko game machine has a plurality of locking tools, and these locking tools are rotatably fitted in support holes formed in a set opening area in the holding frame. Then, when the locking device is rotated with the game board set in the holding frame, the locked portion is elastically engaged to hold the game board. On the other hand, the game board has a handle at the upper end of the guide rail (or ball shift cover) surrounding the outer periphery of the game area, and when putting the game board in and out of the holding frame, put a finger on the handle. Work can be carried out.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-9-262354 (page 5, FIG. 3, FIG. 18)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent No. 2984821 (pages 5-6, FIG. 3, FIG. 18)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The above-mentioned known pachinko gaming machines relate to two technologies, that is, a handling technology of a detachable exchange-type game board and a technology of fixing the same, and firstly, a handle is provided on the game board to facilitate taking in and out, and secondly, It is recognized that by attaching the locking device to the holding frame (support hole) in advance, the locking device is prevented from separating from the holding frame, and the number of components is reduced, the structure is simplified, and the like.
[0005]
However, such handles and locks only function individually and independently, and do not function in cooperation. For example, when the game board is inserted into the set opening area of the holding frame when the game board is attached, the role of the handle is already finished at that time, and thereafter, the work of fixing the game board by rotating the locking device. The handle does not have any particular effect on. Conversely, in the operation of disengaging the locking device when the game board is removed, the handle does not function at all by itself, and after releasing all the locking devices, the next work target is the game board. It can function as a handle only when it is moved to the extraction. For this reason, the known pachinko gaming machine has a problem that the individual and independent elements such as the handle and the lock are simply formed by gathering together, and lacks rationality as a specific means.
[0006]
Thus, the present invention seeks to seek rationality as a specific means by cooperating individual elements when performing the work of attaching and fixing the game board, or releasing the fixation of the game board and removing it. Is what you do.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine of the present invention has solved the above-mentioned problem by adopting a means for providing a clearance for fingers to fasten the game board to a base frame (solution 1). The specific configuration of the gaming machine includes a base frame into which the game board can be fitted, a gap provided on the game board for a finger, and fastening means for fastening the game board to the base frame.
[0008]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the game board can be fitted into the base frame by inserting fingers into the gap, and the game board can be tightened to the base frame with the fingers inserted into the gap. In this case, since the gap into which the finger enters functions as a handle, the gap can function as a handle in both the work of fitting the game board to the base frame and the work of fastening the game board to the base frame. That is, when attaching the game board to the base frame, the operator can easily handle the game board by putting his / her fingers in the gap. Furthermore, when fixing the game board to the base frame, the tightening work can be performed with fingers inserted in the gap, so the gap also functions as a fastener, making it easy to tighten the game board. I do.
[0009]
As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention realizes rationality as specific means by effectively utilizing the gap into which a finger can enter in both the handling operation and the fastening operation of the gaming board. Further, in the present invention, after the game board is inserted into the base frame by inserting fingers into the gap, it is possible to smoothly proceed to the tightening work as it is, so that the work of mounting the game board is simplified, and the work is streamlined. Achieve efficiency.
[0010]
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention can be provided with a releasing means for releasing the fastening of the game board by the fastening means (solution means 2). In this case, after the finger is inserted into the gap to release the tightening of the game board, the operation can be smoothly shifted to the next operation of removing the game board from the base frame with the finger inserted in the gap. In addition, after the game board is removed, the game board can be handled (transported) by putting fingers in the gap, so that the work of removing the game board can be simplified, streamlined, and made more efficient.
[0011]
As a more specific configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention, a base frame capable of receiving and fitting a game board from one direction before and after the base frame, provided on a peripheral portion of the game board, a projecting position protruding from the game board and a game board. When the game board is displaced between the folded position and the protruding position, it becomes a handle of the game board, while the game board is displaced to the folded position with the game board fitted in the base frame. A fastening tool for fastening the board to the base frame (solution 3).
[0012]
The above-described fastener is displaceable between a protruding position and a folded position, and has a plurality of uses and functions according to the position. Specifically, in the above-described protruding position, the fastener is in a posture protruding from the game board (for example, it may be in a state protruding forward from the game board surface or in a state protruding outward from the game board). In this state, the fastener is a handle for handling the game board. Therefore, the worker can easily carry the game board and fit it into the base frame by gripping the fastener at the projecting position.
[0013]
In addition, the game board can be tightened by displacing the fastener at the projecting position toward the folding position while the game board is fitted in the base frame. At this time, the worker can make the fastening tool function as a handle, that is, a target to which the work force is applied in the work of tightening the game board, so that the work of tightening the game board can be easily performed. The transition from the work of fitting the board to the work of tightening can be performed smoothly.
[0014]
Conversely, in the operation of removing the game board, the fastening can be easily released by displacing the fastener from the folded position toward the protruding position. At this time, the operator can use the fastener as a handle for releasing the tightening, and after releasing the tightening, the fastener can function as a handle as it is, so that the game board can be removed or carried. Can be easily performed. Therefore, the transition from the work of removing the game board to the handling work can also be smoothly performed.
[0015]
More preferably, the above-mentioned fastening device has a base end rotatably supported by the game board, a main body extending from the base end in both directions across the rotation axis, and a handle formed at one end of the main body. And a tightening portion formed at the other end of the main body, which is displaced to the folded position with the rotation of the main body to tighten the game board. Also, in accordance with this, when the fastener is displaced toward the folding position, the base frame is formed with a receiving groove for receiving the tightening portion, and the fastener is displaced to the folding position. And a contact portion for applying a reaction force for tightening the game board to the fastener by contacting the fastening portion when the fastener is pressed (solution means 4).
[0016]
In the case of such a configuration, the main body of the fastener is rotated about its base end, thereby enabling displacement between the projecting position and the folding position. At this time, a portion at one end of the main body serves as a handle, and the operator can grip the portion to perform a work of handling the game board or a work of fitting the game board into the base frame. Also, when tightening the game board, the worker applies a force to a part to be a handle, rotates the fastener toward the folding position, and causes the fastening part formed at the other end to enter the receiving groove. Can be. Thereafter, when the fastener is displaced to the folding position and the tightened portion comes into contact with the abutting portion in the receiving groove, the reaction force therefrom acts as the tightening force of the game board. The work of tightening the panel is completed.
[0017]
Conversely, when releasing the fastening of the game board, a part of one end of the fastener at the folding position serves as a working handle. In this case, the worker can easily separate the fastening portion at the other end from the contact portion in the receiving groove by rotating the fastening tool toward the projecting position by applying a force to this portion. Further, when the fastening portion is separated from the contact portion, the reaction force received therefrom disappears, and the fastening of the game board is released. Further, when the fastener is further rotated, the tightened portion can come out of the receiving groove, and in this state, the operator can perform the work of removing the game board while holding the portion serving as the handle. Further, after the game board is removed from the base frame, the game board can be carried while holding a portion serving as a handle.
[0018]
In the above aspect, since the main body of the fastener is rotatable, displacement between the protruding position and the folding position is performed smoothly, and the rotation is used to tighten and release the game board. Therefore, it has a very functional and rational structure. Also, since the main body is formed with a portion serving as a handle and a tightening portion at both ends thereof with the rotation center interposed therebetween, a game board can be provided by appropriately setting a lever ratio between one end and the other end. Can be set as desired.
[0019]
When the fastening portion of the fastener comes into contact with the abutting portion in the receiving groove as described above, the abutting portion has two directions: a direction in which the game board is fitted to the base frame and a direction orthogonal to the direction. A reaction force can be applied (solution 5). For example, in the case of a mode in which the game board is fitted from the front side of the base frame, the reaction force from the contact portion acts in two directions, a direction in which the game board is pushed deep into the base frame and a direction in which the game board is pressed against the inner edge of the base frame. The tightening can be performed. In the case of the mode in which the game board is fitted from the rear side of the base frame, the reaction force acts in two directions, that is, the direction in which the game board is pushed out to the front and the direction in which the game board is pressed against the inner edge of the base frame. .
[0020]
More preferably, the fastener may be provided at the upper edge of the game board (solution 6) or may be provided at a corner of the game board (solution 7). In the former case, when the game board is carried, the fastener is held at the upper portion thereof, and in the latter case, the fastener is held at the corner of the game board. In any case, since the game board can be carried in a hanging state, the posture of the game board is stabilized during handling. In the latter case, in particular, the position to be gripped as a handle and the center of gravity of the game board are substantially diagonally aligned, which is a very rational mode of carrying.
[0021]
In addition, the corner of the game board is usually located outside the game area, and in the mode in which the fastener is provided at this corner, the member serving as the handle is invisible to the player or draws the attention of the player. Because it is in a difficult position, it does not impair the appearance of the gaming machine. Further, in a game board having an approximately rectangular outer shape, a corner portion outside the game area has a sufficient space, so that a mode in which a fastener is provided in such a corner portion has a relatively large structure. Can be secured. For this reason, the fastener can be processed into a size that can be easily gripped, and a necessary and sufficient tightening force can be exhibited because the fastener has a large and strong structure.
[0022]
Further, the game board may include a game area formed in the center thereof, and a decorative portion arranged outside the game area, and a mode in which a fastener is provided in the decorative portion may be adopted. Means 8). For example, in a mode in which decorative portions called panel decorations and corner decorations are attached to a game board, fasteners can be easily attached to the decorative portions by providing fasteners in advance. Further, in this case, since the fastener can be attached to the game board integrally with the decorative part, it is not necessary to separately consider the alignment between the fastener and the base frame (receiving groove).
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, for example, a pachinko game machine that provides a pachinko game or an arranged ball game can be given. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described using a pachinko gaming machine as an example.
[0024]
FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has an outer frame 2, and a base frame 4 is mounted in the outer frame 2. A game board 6 is attached to the base frame 4, and the type of the pachinko game machine 1 is characterized by the board surface configuration of the game board 6.
[0025]
The game board 6 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a game area 8 is formed in the center thereof. As is well known, the game area 8 is surrounded by a guide rail 10 and a center accessory 12 is provided substantially at the center thereof. In addition, board components such as obstacle nails, windmills, winning ports, and the like are arranged in the game area 8, but these components are not particularly described and are not shown.
[0026]
Further, a front frame 14 is attached to the outer frame 2, and the front frame 14 has a firing handle 16, a lower plate 18, and the like at a lower portion thereof in addition to an electric decoration device (not shown). A glass frame 20 is attached to the front frame 14 via a hinge, and the glass frame 20 can be opened and closed laterally on the front of the pachinko machine 1 as shown in the figure.
[0027]
In FIG. 1, the glass frame 20 is shown in an open state, and therefore, the rear surface of the glass frame 20 is shown exposed. The glass frame 20 has a glass surface 22 at the center thereof, and the game area 8 is covered in the glass surface 22 when the glass frame 20 is closed. A firing rail 24 is disposed below the glass surface 22 on the back of the glass frame 20, and the firing rail 24 continues to the guide rail 10 of the game board 6 in a state where the glass frame 20 is closed. Although hidden in FIG. 1, an upper plate is disposed below the glass surface 22 on the front side of the glass frame 20.
[0028]
FIG. 2 specifically shows attachment of the game board 6 to the base frame 4 described above, and the glass frame 20 is omitted in FIG. A game board support member 26 is attached to the base frame 4, and the game board support member 26 is arranged on one side edge (the left side edge in the example of FIG. 2) of the base frame 4. The game board support member 26 extends vertically along the left edge of the base frame 4, and both upper and lower ends thereof are connected to the base frame 4 via hinge pins 28. The hinge pins 28 protrude from the upper and lower ends of the game board support member 26, respectively, and enable the game board support member 26 to rotate in the horizontal direction with respect to the base frame 4.
[0029]
The game board support member 26 has a groove-shaped cross section when viewed in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in this example), and can receive one side edge (left side edge in this example) of the game board 6 inside thereof. It has become. The game board support member 26 has support plates 26a and 26b at its upper and lower ends. The game board 6 is sandwiched between the support plates 26a and 26b to support the game board 6, and to retain its weight. It can rotate with respect to the base frame 4.
[0030]
The base frame 4 has an opening 4 a inside thereof, and the opening 4 a has a shape conforming to the outer shape of the game board 6. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is attached to the base frame 4 in a state of being fitted into the opening 4a. Two lock members 30, 32 are provided at the lower edge of the opening 4a, and the lock members 30, 32 are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the base frame 4. Each of the lock members 30, 32 is rotatably supported in a vertical plane.
[0031]
One of the lock members 30 (the left side in this example) has, for example, a propeller shape with two blades, and can lock the game board 6 in a vertically long posture as shown in the figure. More specifically, a locking portion 34 is provided at a lower end portion of the game board 6, and the locking portion 34 is formed to protrude forward from the game board 6. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a claw 30 a corresponding to the locking portion 34 is formed at each end of the locking member 30, and the locking member 30 has the claw 30 a at the upper end of the locking portion 34. The game board 6 can be locked by being hooked. Note that the other lock member 32 also locks the game board 6 at the illustrated position, but a specific description thereof is omitted here.
[0032]
Here, the game board 6 is provided with a fastener 40 at an upper edge thereof, particularly at one corner thereof (upper right corner in this example). On the other hand, a receiving seat 42 is provided on the base frame 4 at a position corresponding to the fastener 40, and the receiving seat 42 is located at the upper right corner of the above-described opening 4a. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game board 6 can be fastened to the base frame 4 by using a fastener 40 in addition to the lock members 30 and 32 described above. 40 will be described in detail.
[0033]
FIG. 3 shows the game board 6 detached from the base frame 4, that is, the game board 6 alone. The fastener 40 is rotatable in the vertical direction on the front surface of the game board 6, and with this rotation, the fastener 40 can be flipped upward as shown in FIG. In this state, the fastener 40 is in a state where it protrudes upward from the upper edge of the game board 6 (projected position), and conversely, when it is rotated downward as shown in FIG. It is in a state of being folded toward the game board 6 (folding position).
[0034]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the operator can grasp the fastener 40 in a state where the fastener 40 is flipped up and carry the game board 6 as it is. As described above, since the fastener 40 is provided at the upper right corner of the game board 6 (hereinafter simply referred to as "corner part"), when the game board 6 is lifted from the state of FIG. The game board 6 rotates in one direction (counterclockwise in this example) as a whole around the fastener 40, and its center of gravity is located substantially directly below the upper right corner.
[0035]
4 and 5 show the fastener 40 in more detail. The fastener 40 has a gate-shaped main body, and this main body is mainly composed of a pair of spar portions 40a on both sides and a handle portion 40b. The pair of girder portions 40a on both sides are arranged in parallel with each other at intervals in the width direction of the game board 6, and the handle portion 40b is stretched between them. Further, the fastener 40 has a hinge shaft 40c, and the hinge shaft 40c is also bridged between the pair of beam portions 40a. A cross member 40d is provided between the handle 40b and the hinge shaft 40c, and the cross member 40d is also bridged between the pair of spar portions 40a.
[0036]
On the other hand, the game board 6 has two notches 6a and 6b in the upper right corner. Of these, the notch 6a closer to the inside has a long and thin U-shape, and extends downward from the upper end edge of the game board 6. The interval between the notches 6a and 6b is slightly smaller than the interval between the girder portions 40a. Therefore, when viewed from the front of the game board 6, the pair of girder portions 40a and 40b are located in the corresponding notches 6a and 6b, respectively. .
[0037]
A fixing member 44 is attached to the game board 6, and the fixing member 44 rotatably supports the hinge shaft 40c of the fastener 40. For this reason, as described above, the fastening tool 40 can rotate in the vertical direction about the hinge shaft 40c. The fixing member 44 is strongly fixed to the game board 6, and the fixing member 44 does not separate from the game board 6 when the game board 6 is carried by gripping the fastener 40. Similarly, the fastener 40 has sufficient strength to withstand the weight of the game board 6, and the fastener 40 is not deformed when being carried.
[0038]
With the hinge shaft 40c as a base end, the main body of the fastener 40 extends in both directions with respect to the rotation axis. The handle 40b is formed at one end of the main body, and a tightening pin 40e is formed at the other end. The fastening pins 40e are respectively formed on a pair of spar portions 40a on both sides, and all protrude laterally from the spar portions 40a. In the case of the present embodiment, a base portion 40f is formed around the fastening pin 40e, and the base portion 40f is formed so as to protrude forward from the girder portion 40a as seen in FIGS. The fastening pin 40e has, for example, a circular cross section.
[0039]
In the present embodiment, since the game board supporting member 26 is provided on the base frame 4, the mounting operation of the game board 6 first starts from attaching the game board 6 to the game board supporting member 26. In this case, the worker can grasp the fastener 40 while flipping it upward, and carry the game board 6 to a predetermined position (for example, a position just before the base frame 4). Then, the game board 6 is slid in the lateral direction (left direction in this example) while the game board support member 26 is slightly rotated to the front, and the left edge thereof is fitted into the game board support member 26. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 26c is formed on the upper front surface of the game board support member 26. At this time, if the game board 6 is fitted properly, the display window 26c is formed. For example, the character display of "OK" can be confirmed. Note that the character display is provided in advance on the upper left corner of the game board 6.
[0040]
Thereafter, when the game board 6 is pushed toward the base frame 4 while keeping the weight in the game board support member 26, the game board 6 fits completely into the opening 4a. At this time, as shown by the arrow A in FIG. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4, the fastener 40 is positioned relative to the receiving seat 42 of the base frame 4.
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 2, the receiving seat 42 has a groove shape as a whole, and can receive the fastener 40 by holding the fastener 40 from above. In the state where the game board 6 is fitted into the opening 4a of the base frame 4, the handle 40b and the receiving seat 42 are rotated by rotating the fastener 40 forward as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Can avoid interference with the upper edge.
[0042]
6 and 7 show a process of tightening the game board 6. When the fastener 40 is rotated downward as shown in FIG. 6, the handle portion 40b is largely displaced toward the front of the game board 6, and conversely, the fastening that has been located on the front side of the game board 6 has been performed. The pin 40e is displaced to the back side. Accordingly, the fastening pin 40e enters the inside of the receiving seat 42 together with the base portion 40f. At this time, the operator can easily rotate the fastener 40 by applying a force to the handle portion 40b. At this stage, the fastener 40 is still in a state of projecting from the game board 6 (projecting position).
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 7, when the fastener 40 is further rotated to hang downward, the fastener 40 is folded (folded) with respect to the game board 6 at this time. . At this time, the fastening pin 40e completely enters the inside of the receiving seat 42, whereby the fastening of the game board 6 is completed.
[0044]
Next, the tightening of the game board 6 by the above-described tightening pins 40e will be described in detail.
FIG. 8 specifically shows the relationship between the fastening pin 40e and the receiving seat 42. The receiving seat 42 has a pair of side walls 42a on both sides so as to face the fastener 40, and receiving grooves 42b for the fastening pins 40e are formed inside the side walls 42, respectively. Shows only the right side wall 42a.) The receiving groove 42b is open forward on the front side of the game board 6, and when the fastener 40 is turned downward toward the folding position as shown in FIG. The groove 42b can receive the fastening pin 40e through the front opening.
[0045]
The receiving groove 42b has a depth inside the receiving seat 42 and extends in the up-down direction, and when the fastener 40 rotates to the folding position, as shown by an arrow C in FIG. 8B. The fastening pin 40e can move upward in the receiving groove 42b. On the other hand, a contact portion 42c is formed at the upper end of the receiving groove 42b, and when the fastener 40 is rotated toward the folding position, the fastening pin 40e and the contact portion 42c are brought into contact immediately before the rotation. Contact, that is, close contact with each other.
[0046]
Here, the contact portion 42c has a pocket shape protruding forward from the upper end of the receiving groove 42b, and a cross section of a front portion thereof is formed so as to conform to the outer shape of the fastening pin 40e. Therefore, in a state where the fastening pin 40e is in contact with the receiving groove 42b, the operator further turns the fastening tool 40 toward the folding position, that is, finally, the fastening tool 40 is moved to the game board 6. When pressed, the game board 6 can be fastened to the base frame 4 by the reaction force received by the fastening pin 40e from the contact portion 42c.
[0047]
FIG. 9 specifically shows a tightened state of the game board 6. As described above, the reaction force received by the tightening pin 40e from the contact portion 42c, that is, the tightening force of the game board 6 is based on the relative positional relationship between the hinge shaft 40c and the tightening pin 40e. 4 (arrow Fh in the figure) and a direction (arrow Fv in the figure) to push down the lower inner edge of the base frame 4. Thereby, the game board 4 can be securely fitted to a proper position in the base frame 4 by the fastening force Fh in the pushing direction. Further, the tightening force Fv in the downward direction acts so that the game board 6 is stretched inside the base frame 4, and the game board 6 can be securely fixed by preventing its displacement or falling off.
[0048]
Further, the pressing force Fv in the pressing down direction can eliminate the gap between the lower end of the game board 6 and the base frame 4 by pressing the game board 6, thereby ensuring the relative positioning between the guide rail 10 and the firing rail 24. For this reason, the operation of launching the game ball by the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes stable and reliable, and a comfortable game can be provided to the player.
[0049]
The above is the mounting operation of the game board 6, but the removing operation may be performed by following the reverse procedure. That is, from the state shown in FIG. 9, the worker puts his hand on the handle 40 b of the fastener 40 and pulls it forward, and rotates the fastener 40 upward so as to raise it from the game board 6. Then, the fastening pin 40e is pulled away from the abutting portion 42c of the receiving groove 42b, so that the reaction force that has been applied up to that point disappears, and the fastening of the game board 6 by the fastening tool 40 is released.
[0050]
Thereafter, when the fastener 40 is further raised toward the user, and the fastener 40 is rotated to a substantially horizontal posture as shown in FIG. 8A, for example, the fastening pin 40e is now in the receiving groove. It is in a state where it can escape from 42b. Therefore, if the worker appropriately releases the fixing means such as the lock members 30 and 32 described above and pulls the grip portion 40b of the fastener 40 forward while holding the handle portion 40b, the game board support member 26 maintains the support. In this state, the game board 6 can be removed from the base frame 4. At this time, the gaming board 6 rotates toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown by an arrow A in FIG.
[0051]
When removing the game board 6 from the game board support member 26, for example, while holding the fastener 40 (which may be the handle portion 40b or the girder portion 40a), it is pulled in the lateral direction (to the right in this example). The game board 6 can be slid out of the game board support member 26 by sliding. Then, after the game board 6 is detached, the operator can easily carry the game board 6 while holding the handle portion 40b of the fastener 40.
[0052]
As is clear from the above description, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the fastener 40 functions to literally tighten the game board 6 and also functions as a handle when the game board 6 is attached and detached. It can also function as a handle when carrying the game board 6. For this reason, the fastener 40 exerts a useful function in all work processes such as carrying the game board 6 and mounting and tightening the game board 6 or removing the game board 6 from the unfastened state and carrying the game board 6. It can play a very rational role as a multifunctional member.
[0053]
In the present embodiment, since the fastener 40 is attached to the upper right corner of the game board 6, even when the game board 6 is supported using the game board support member 26, the attachment / detachment of the same is performed. Work can be performed easily. The upper right corner of the game board 6 is located outside the game area 8 and has a relatively large section, so that the fastener 40 secures a large structure as compared with the other lock members 30 and 32. be able to. Therefore, the fastener 40 is also structurally strong, and it is possible to secure sufficient strength for carrying and tightening the game board 6. In addition, since the fastening tool 40 can be made large, a larger moment can be generated at the time of rotation about the hinge shaft 40c, and the reaction force received from the receiving groove 42b is also increased accordingly. For this reason, the fastener 40 can exert a greater tightening force.
[0054]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be suitably implemented in other embodiments. For example, the fastener 40 may be provided not only in the upper right corner but also in other corners. In particular, in a mode in which the game board support member 26 is not used, the fasteners 40 may be provided at the left and right corners, respectively. Further, the fastening tool 40 may be configured not only to rotate in the vertical direction but also to rotate horizontally or diagonally. Alternatively, the fastening member 40 may be entirely used without using the lock member.
[0055]
In one embodiment, the fastener 40 is provided directly on the plate material of the game board 6, but the fastener 40 may be integrated with the decorative portion of the game board 6. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a panel decoration (or corner decoration) 46 is attached to the right edge of the game board 6, and the panel decoration 46 is extended to the upper right corner, and the extended part is provided at the extended part. The same fastener 40 as in one embodiment can be attached. In this case, since the fastener 40 can be attached to the game board 6 integrally with the panel decoration 46, the productivity and workability of the game board 6 can be improved. By positioning the relative positions of the fastener 40 and the receiving seat 42, it is not necessary to separately consider the positioning of the fastener 40.
[0056]
Further, the specific shapes and structures of the fastener 40 and the receiving seat 42 cited as one embodiment are all preferred examples, and are not particularly limited thereto. In addition, various elements constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 are merely examples, and it is needless to say that these can be appropriately changed according to the mode of the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.
【The invention's effect】
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The gaming machine of the present invention can perform operations such as handling and attaching / detaching a gaming board in a very rational manner, and can greatly improve the workability. In addition, since the game board can be easily carried and fixed to the base frame, it is possible to simultaneously improve the game performance of the gaming machine in addition to the improvement of the work efficiency.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board and a base frame (partly).
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board alone.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a fastener.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line VV in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a process of fastening the game board by the fastening tool.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the fastener is displaced to the folding position from the state of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a tightening process by a fastener using a cross section along the line VIII-VIII in FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line VIII-IX in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
4 base frame
6 game board
8 game area
40 fastening tools (fastening means, releasing means)
40b Handle
40e Tightening pin (Tightening part)
42 Receiving seat (tightening means)
42b receiving groove
42c contact part
46 Panel decoration (decoration part)

Claims (1)

A base frame into which a game board can be fitted,
A gap provided on the game board, into which a finger can be inserted,
Fastening means for fastening the game board to the base frame,
A gaming machine comprising:

Images