JPH0337665Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] The present invention relates to a pachinko machine, and more specifically, it is a pachinko machine that is attached to the opening of a door frame hinged to the machine frame of a pachinko machine so that it can be opened and closed freely. This invention relates to improvements to the glass mounting frame that covers the front surface of the board.

[Prior Art] The game board of a pachinko machine is usually covered with a glass mounting frame, generally called a glass frame or a metal frame, which houses two pieces of glass, so that the balls that are fired do not fly out.
Alternatively, it prevents the winning devices on the game board from being tampered with.

This glass frame is conventionally made by bending band-shaped metal plates into a W-shaped cross section and assembling them into a rectangular frame to form a frame body with two glass plate mounting grooves. It is made by fitting two glass plates inside and outside. Although there is a gap between the two glass plates, this glass frame has a substantially flat glass door shape, and in the closed state, it can be closed close to the front of the game board. Furthermore, the conventional glass frame is made to have a size close to the external shape of the game board, so that substantially the entire surface of the frame can be seen through the fitted glass plate.

[Problems that the invention aims to solve] In this way, the conventional glass frame was made large enough to allow the entire surface of the game board to be seen through, and the frame itself was made slender, and moreover, it was formed in the shape of a flat glass door. There are no decorations or devices built into this, and the entire surface of the game board can be seen directly, allowing the group of display lamps installed around the periphery of the game board to be seen. However, for players who pay attention to the game board, the blinking of display lamps installed on the periphery of the game board is visible at the same time, and although it is an effective display method, it is a strong stimulus and can be a major cause of fatigue. Become.

Furthermore, the fact that the glass frame is flat and the two glass plates are provided close to the game board means that the entire game board is exposed to a high degree, which diffuses the player's concentration and also increases his/her feeling of fatigue.

On the other hand, the conventional glass frame only houses the glass plate, and many of the display means including the indicator lamp are built into the game board, so in so-called separate pachinko machines, it is difficult to remove and replace the game board. However, there was a problem in that these display means were also removed and discarded.

[Means for solving the problem] The present invention was devised in view of these points.
The main part of the glass frame, that is, the glass mounting frame is formed into a housing shape, and a window is provided on the front plate of the glass frame, and the outer glass plate of the two glass plates is fitted and fixed to the window. A cylindrical decorative frame having a required depth and width and a tapered shape that increases in diameter toward the front is fixed behind the frame, and an inner glass plate is further fixed behind this decorative frame, and the outer glass plate is fixed to the outside glass plate. To provide a glass mounting frame for a Pachinko machine which is arranged opposite to a board at a distance.

The glass mounting frame of this invention is itself three-dimensional with depth from front to back, and the game board can be seen through the decorative frame attached to this mounting frame, giving it a rich three-dimensional effect with depth. In addition, only the part of the game board that passes through this cylindrical decorative frame, that is, only the game area in the center of the game board, can be seen, and the other peripheral parts are covered, making it easier to play. This makes it easier to monitor and concentrate on the game.

In particular, in this design, the decorative frame is cylindrical and has a tapered shape that expands in diameter toward the front, making it easy to see into the frame, which creates an unpleasant visual experience due to interference from the outside. .

Of course, the front panel of the mounting frame excluding the window provides a large space, so it is possible to move here the display lamp group that was conventionally installed on the periphery of the game board, and it is also possible to move the display lamp group here. Since it is away from the field of view where the player concentrates on the game, it does not directly irritate the eyes and works effectively to reduce fatigue.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment illustrating the present invention will be described in detail, and its characteristics will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional side view taken along the line - in the above figure. In the figure, 1 is a machine frame that constitutes the external shape of the pachinko machine, 2 is a door frame that is hinged to one side of this machine frame via a hinge (not shown), and 3 is a door frame that is hinged to the door frame. A glass mounting frame is hinged on one side to the opening 4 to be opened so that it can be opened and closed, and reference numeral 5 is a front frame plate that is also mounted below the glass mounting frame via a hinge (not shown) so that it can be opened and closed.

The machine frame 1, door frame 2, and front frame plate 5 shown here are the same as those in conventional pachinko machines,
The glass mounting frame 3 is uniquely constructed in the present invention as will be described in detail later.

The machine frame body 1 is constructed in the form of a vertically elongated rectangle, and the door frame 2 hinged to one edge of the front side of the machine frame body 1 is shaped like a plate and has a large opening 4 in the center to form a picture frame shape.
A housing-shaped mechanism frame 6 formed from a metal plate is fixed to the back of the picture frame, and a game board 7 is housed inside the frame with its front side open toward the opening 4.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a cradle fixed inside the mechanism frame to receive the above-mentioned game board 7, and on the front side of this pedestal are attached a firing rail 9 for guiding the fired balls to the game section on the front side of the game board, a fur ball guiding path 10, etc. In addition, on the back of the mechanical frame 6 that houses this game board, there is a tank for storing prize balls, a prize ball device that releases prize balls, a safe ball guidance chamber that receives safe balls, and a safe ball guiding chamber that detects safe balls and releases the prize balls. Various devices necessary for pachinko machines, such as a safe ball detection device that allows the device to perform an opening operation 11
will be equipped.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a lower prize ball tray attached to the lower front surface, and on this lower front surface there are operating grips 13 for firing batted balls;
A motor 14 equipped with a firing rod for ejecting a ball, etc. is installed on the back side.

The front frame plate 5 has an upper prize ball receiving tray 15 on the front side, and a batted ball feeding device for feeding balls sent from the receiving tray one by one to the tip of the firing rod is installed on the back side.

The glass mounting frame 3 mainly consists of a front plate 3a, two inner and outer glass plates 16 and 17, and a decorative frame 18 that separates the glass plates from front to back.In this embodiment, the front plate 3a has a substantially square shape. The upper part is tilted forward so as to protrude toward the front, and the frame plate 3b is extended rearward from the four sides to form a housing shape.

This housing-shaped glass mounting frame has a circular window 19 in the center of the front panel 3a, and an outer glass plate 17 is attached from behind this window and fixed with a clip 20. Inner glass plates 16 are arranged opposite to each other with a decorative frame 18 interposed therebetween.

As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the decorative frame 18 has a circular cylindrical shape that follows the shape of the window 19, and has a tapered shape that increases in diameter toward the front. and,
Further, it has a cylindrical shape with a deep upper part and a shallow lower part so that its rear edge is aligned with one vertical plane, and the inner glass plate 16 is placed in contact with this rear edge and fixed with the same clip 20. There is.

This decorative frame 18 is provided so as to protrude further rearward than the frame plate 3b extending from the periphery of the front plate 3a, and enters inside the opening 4 of the door frame 1 when the glass mounting frame is closed. An inner glass plate 16 attached to the rear edge of the game board 7 allows a close view of obstacle nails (not shown), winning devices, firing guide rails 21, etc., which are installed on the front surface of the game board 7.

By the way, the decorative frame 18 incorporated into this glass mounting frame is substantially the launch guide rail 21 of the game board 7.
The front part surrounded by the game part 22, which visually covers the peripheral part of the game board, is formed into a cylindrical shape large enough to surround the game part 22. In addition, a window 19 provided on the front plate 3a is also sized along the front edge of the decorative frame.

In the figure, reference numeral 23 denotes auxiliary frames arranged and fixed vertically on the front left and right sides of the door frame 2 to which the glass mounting frame 3 is attached.
Reference numeral 24 denotes a group of display lamps arranged in a row along the periphery of the window 19.

The auxiliary frame 23 is a decorative material provided to create a sense of unity with the glass mounting frame 3 that is provided to protrude from the front surface of the door frame 2. Specifically, one side edge of the glass mounting frame is hinged using one of the auxiliary frames as a scaffold, so that it can be opened and closed freely.

In addition, the display lamp group 24 includes a lamp for displaying winnings, a lamp for displaying out of bulbs in the storage tank,
A portion of a large number of lamps etc. that are arranged in series to indicate that the game is being played is allocated to these display lamps, for example, the rows of lamps on the left and right of the window 19 are allocated to the lamps for displaying winnings, and the row of lamps at the top of the window 19 is allocated to the lamps for displaying winnings. By assigning this as a lamp to indicate out of balls or to indicate the completion of a game, the same purpose as the conventional indicator lamp provided on the peripheral edge of the game board can be achieved. In this case, it will be more clear if each indicator lamp is color-coded.
Moreover, it is effective in terms of decorative effect.

The material of the decorative frame 18 is not particularly limited, but if it is made of translucent synthetic resin and a lighting lamp is installed behind it, it will be effective for illuminating the game board, and will also be more decorative than conventional pachinko machines. It is possible to point out some remarkable effects that have never existed before.

[Effects of the invention] The present invention is constructed as described above. During the game, only the central game part of the game board is seen through the window and decorative frame of the glass mounting frame, so that other display lamps are not visible. You can concentrate on the game without being distracted by flashing lights, etc., and the decorative frame in particular has a wide depth and a tapered shape that expands in diameter toward the front, making it easier to concentrate by looking into it. It has become a thing.

In addition, as the periphery of the game board is hidden by this glass mounting frame, the display lamps have been moved to the front panel of the mounting frame, making them somewhat distant from the players' view of the game board. Since it can be placed in any position, it is effective in alleviating eye fatigue.

Of course, it goes without saying that the game board becomes three-dimensional because you can see it through the deep decorative frame.
In addition, if necessary, the game board located at the back can be illuminated from behind the semi-transparent decorative frame to obtain the necessary brightness, so there is no inconvenience.
This makes it possible to provide an unprecedented pachinko machine.

On the other hand, in the present invention, since the outer glass plate attached to the front panel is tilted forward in accordance with this inclination, the lighting light installed on the ceiling of the hall is reflected in the eyes of the players who are sitting opposite to the front of the game board. This has a great effect in alleviating the feeling of fatigue, since these objects are not reflected on the glass surface, and has the advantage that the surface of the game board can be seen through easily and clearly.

In addition, since the two glass plates are largely separated from each other by inserting a decorative frame, it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent gaming activities that are often carried out by searching for gaps around the edge of the window. becomes.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawing shows one embodiment of the present invention.
The figure is a front view of the pachinko machine according to the present invention with some parts omitted, Figure 2 is a longitudinal side view along the - line, Figure 3 is a front view of the door frame, and Figure 4 is the upper view -
FIG. 5 is a rear view of the glass mounting frame, and FIG. 6 is a longitudinal side view taken along the line from the top view. 1...Machine frame body, 2...Door frame, 3...Glass mounting frame, 3a...Front board, 3b...Frame board, 7...Game board, 16...Inner glass plate, 17...Outer glass board,
18... Decorative frame, 19... Window.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The front plate of the mounting frame, which is formed in the shape of a housing, is tilted forward with the upper part protruding toward you, and there is a window in the center that corresponds to the game area of the game board, into which the outer glass plate is fitted. Behind this glass plate, a cylindrical decorative frame having the required depth and width along the window and tapered in diameter toward the front is fixed, and an inner glass is fixed behind this decorative frame. A glass mounting frame for a pachinko machine comprising a plate fixed vertically and placed opposite to the back of the outer glass plate.