JPH0450072Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a drawer device for a gaming machine that faces a passageway and is connected to a support base to form an island.

``Prior Art'' Generally, in a game hall, game machines such as slot machines are connected to a support base facing the aisle to form an island.
At the back of the game machine, a collection and delivery gutter for game media such as medals, electric wires, etc. are arranged.

Conventionally, in such gaming parlors, gaming machines have generally been simply placed on shelves provided on a support base.

``Problems that the invention attempts to solve'' However, in such conventional amusement arcades,
When a game machine or its surrounding system breaks down and you want to inspect or repair the back side of the game machine, it is not easy to pull out the game machine, and you have to rely on manual labor, which becomes extremely difficult and complicated work. There was a problem with this.

The present invention has been made by focusing on these conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine drawer device that solves the above problems by allowing the gaming machine to be easily pulled out and installed. It is an object.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' The gist of the present invention for achieving the above purpose is to provide a drawer device for a gaming machine that is connected to a support base facing the aisle to form an island, The installation conveyor on which the game machine is placed is fixed to the support base facing the aisle, and a locking mechanism is installed between the game machine and the base to stop the game machine from moving forward, and the game machine is placed on the installation conveyor. The game machine is placed thereon and held by a locking mechanism to install the game machine, and has a base part equipped with a drawer conveyor that connects to the installation conveyor and extends forward, and legs that support the base part. The present invention relates to a drawer device for a gaming machine, which includes a drawer stand that is detachably attached to a base.

``Operation'' The game machine is placed on the installation conveyor and is installed so that forward movement is stopped by a locking mechanism. When pulling out a game machine, a pull-out conveyor is connected to the front end of the installation conveyor, and the pull-out tool is installed by extending the base portion forward and supporting it on the legs.

When the locking mechanism is operated to release the holding of the gaming machine and the gaming machine is pulled forward, the gaming machine moves from the installation conveyor to the pull-out conveyor and can be easily pulled out.

The drawer can be attached and detached as needed.

“Embodiment” An embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 10, which is a slot machine and has a width equal to the length of the island, has support bases 20, 20 installed back to back. A gap S is formed between the backs of the support bases 20, 20 for routing medal collection and delivery paths, electric wires, etc., and the front surfaces of the support bases 20, 20 face the passage R.

The support base 20 is provided with a shelf 21 for placing the gaming machine 10, which is a slot machine, and the horizontal partition plate 22 and the upper rail 23 form an installation space P for storing one gaming machine 10. ing. A plurality of installation spaces P are provided depending on the scale so that a plurality of support bases 20 are arranged side by side toward the passageway R, and the support bases 20 are arranged side by side to form an island.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, on the receiving shelf 21 of the support base 20, there are two rows of installation conveyors 2 facing the path R on which both sides of the lower surface of the game machine 10 are placed.
5 and 25 are fixedly installed. The installation conveyor 25 is stored in a groove 24 carved on the surface of the receiving shelf 21,
The lower surface of the gaming machine 10 placed thereon is slidably received.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a lower locking mechanism 26 is provided between the lower part of the gaming machine 10 and the back of the receiving shelf 21 of the support base 20, and the upper part of the gaming machine 10 and the upper An upper locking mechanism 27 is provided between the crosspiece 23 and the crosspiece 23 .

The lower locking mechanism 26 is composed of a locking piece 26a with an enlarged head fixed to the back surface of the gaming machine 10, and a biting member 26b formed at the back of the receiving shelf 21. The locked piece 26a and the biting member 26b are engaged with each other with a predetermined strength, and are separated when pulled apart strongly.

The upper locking mechanism 27 includes a locked member 28 fixed to the back surface of the gaming machine 10 and a locking member 29 fixed to the upper crosspiece 23 of the support base 20.

The locked member 28 has upward hooks 28b protruding from a base plate 28a, and the locking member 29 has approximately half-moon-shaped locking plates 29 at both ends of the base member 29a.
b, 29b are pivotally connected. An operating knob 29c is provided on the locking plate 29b. The circumferential edge of the locking plate 29b protrudes and retracts downward depending on the rotation angle, and when the gaming machine 10 is installed, the locking plate 2 of the locking member 29
9b is disposed above the hook 28b of the locked member 28.

A drawer stand 30 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is prepared in order to pull out the game equipment 10 into the passageway R.

The drawer stand 30 has two rows of drawer conveyors 32 , 32 fixed to a base part 31 .
A leg portion 35 is pivotally attached to one end of the leg portion 1.

The width between the drawer conveyors 32, 32 matches the width of the installation conveyors 25, 25 on the receiving shelf 21 of the support base 20, and the ends 33, 33 are placed on the front ends of the installation conveyors 25, 25. They are connected so that the conveyor section can be extended forward.

The base part 31 and the leg part 35 are mutually pivotally connected to link members 36a and 36 that limit the opening at right angles.
The base portions are connected at b, and bolt legs 37, 37 for height adjustment are provided at the lower ends of the leg portions 35.

Next, the action will be explained.

In the installed state, the gaming machine 10 is mounted on the support base 2.
It is pushed into the back of the installation space P of 0, and is placed on the installation conveyors 25, 25 of the receiving shelf 21, and the locked piece 26a of the lower locking mechanism 26 and the biting member 26
The locking plate 29b of the locking member 29 of the upper locking mechanism 27 rotates and its circumferential edge meshes with the hook 28b, so that the game machine 10 is securely held.

The drawer table 30 has a base portion 31 and leg portions 35 folded up and stored in a predetermined location.

When you want to pull out the gaming machine 10 for inspection, repair, etc., when you open the base part 31 and leg part 35 of the drawer stand 30, the link members 36a and 36b are extended linearly, limiting the opening degree, and the base part 31 and leg 3
It opens at right angles to 5. The ends 33, 33 of the drawer conveyors 32, 32 are connected by placing them on the front ends of the installation conveyors 25, 25 on the receiving shelf 21 of the support base 20, and the conveyor part is extended to the passage R, and the height adjustment is performed. Adjust the height of the base portion 31 to the receiving shelf 21 by inserting and removing the bolt feet 37.

After this preparation is complete, extend your hand from above the gaming machine 10 and hold the locking member 29 of the upper locking mechanism 27.
Put your hand on the operating knob 29c of the locking plate 29b and rotate it to separate the locking plate 29b from the hook 28b of the locked member 28.

Then, when the game machine 10 is pulled out a little forcefully, the locked piece 26a of the lower locking mechanism 26 is pulled out from the biting member 26.
b, the gaming machine 10 is removed from the installation conveyor 25, 2.
5 and moves forward, and further moves onto the drawer conveyors 32, 32 of the drawer stand 30, and is pulled out forward with its weight supported by the legs 35. Since the installation space P is open space, necessary inspections and repairs can be carried out.

When reinstalling the gaming machine 10, the gaming machine 10 is pushed in the direction of the installation space P. Game machine 10
slides and moves from above the drawer conveyors 32, 32 of the drawer stand 30 to above the installation conveyors 25, 25 of the support base 20, and the receiving shelf 21 comes to support the weight of the gaming machine 10.

When pushed in a little forcefully to the farthest end, the locked piece 26a of the lower locking mechanism 26 and the biting member 26b engage, restraining the game machine 10 from moving forward inadvertently. Furthermore, insert your hand from above the gaming machine 10 and insert your hand into the locking member 29 of the upper locking mechanism 27.
The user places his/her hand on the operating knob 29c of the locking plate 29b and rotates the locking plate 29b to engage the hook 28b of the locked member 28.

The drawer stand 30 is a drawer conveyor 32,3
Remove the ends 33, 33 of 2 from the front ends of the installation conveyors 25, 25, fold the base part 31 and leg parts 35, and if necessary, retract the bolt feet 37 for height adjustment and store them in a predetermined place. I'll keep it. This completes the reinstallation of the gaming machine 10.

"Effect of the invention" According to the gaming machine withdrawal device according to the invention,
In the installed state, the game machine is placed on the installation conveyor fixed to the support base and held by the locking mechanism, and when pulled out, a drawer stand is installed, the locking mechanism is released, and the game machine is pulled out from the installation conveyor. Since the game machine can be pulled out by sliding on the drawer conveyor of the stand, it is possible to pull out the game machine very naturally and easily, making maintenance inspection easier and reducing the burden on people.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Each figure shows one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is a side view of the drawer stand installed on the support base, Figure 2 is a plan view, and Figure 3 is a cross section of the support base. Figure 4 is a rear view of the gaming machine in the installed state,
FIG. 5 is a side view of the lower locking mechanism, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the locking member constituting the upper locking mechanism, and FIG. 7 is a side view of the locked member. 10...Game machine, 20...Support base, 21...
Receiving shelf, 25...Installation conveyor, 26...Lower locking mechanism, 27...Upper locking mechanism, 30...Drawer stand, 31...Base portion, 32...Drawer conveyor, 35...Legs Department.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A pullout device for game machines that is connected to a support base facing an aisle to form an island, in which an installation conveyor on which game machines are placed is fixed to the support base facing the aisle. A locking mechanism is installed between the game machine and the base to stop the forward movement of the game machine, and the game machine is placed on the installation conveyor and held by the locking mechanism while the game machine is installed. , a gaming machine comprising a base part equipped with a drawer conveyor that connects to the installation conveyor and extends forward, and leg parts that support the base part, and a drawer table that is detachably attached to the base. Drawer device.