JPH0717353Y2 - Switch device for starting prize ball discharging device in pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a switch device for starting a prize ball discharging device in a pachinko machine.

"Prior Art" A pachinko machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls come out as prizes when a player wins a prize by jumping into each of the winning openings arranged on the board surface of the ball that has been played.

The device for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls is arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine body, and is configured to operate once for each winning ball to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls.

Further, the prize ball discharging device is activated by a switch device that receives a ball entering from the winning opening and issues a signal once for each ball.

The start of the prize ball discharging device by the switch device is such that a signal from the switch device is once sent to the electric board, and the prize ball discharging device is activated by the signal from the electric board.

However, in the switch device for activating the conventional prize ball discharging device, the mechanism for receiving the prize balls at a predetermined interval is
It is complicated because it is a mechanical structure using a lever etc.,
As the number of parts increased, maintenance was troublesome.

"Problems to be solved by the invention" The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and by providing a simple structure, the above-mentioned problems can be solved in a great manner. It is intended to provide a switch device for starting the device.

[Means for Solving the Problem] The gist of the present invention is to provide a pocket portion that is rotatably supported in the vertical direction and that can accommodate one ball on the outer peripheral surface. And a prize receiving device for a pachinko machine, which includes a ball receiving member that is vertically rotated at a predetermined timing with a solenoid, and means for detecting that a winning ball has entered the pocket of the ball receiving member. It is in the switch device.

"Operation" Next, the operation of the present invention will be described.

When the prize balls falling along the rails enter the pocket portion of the ball receiving member, the micro switch whose tip faces the pocket portion is closed to send a signal to the electric board. Then, the solenoid of the prize ball discharging device is activated by a signal from the electric board to discharge a predetermined number (7 or 13) of prize balls. On the other hand, at the same time, the solenoid for rotating the ball receiving member is also operated to rotate the ball receiving member downward. As a result, the balls in the pocket portion of the ball receiving member are discharged and the pocket portion becomes empty.

Furthermore, while the solenoid of the prize ball discharging device is in operation, that is, until all the prize balls have been discharged, the next prize ball hits the outer peripheral surface of the ball receiving member and is prevented from entering the pocket portion. .

Then, at the same time that all the prize balls are discharged, the pocket portion of the ball receiving member is rotated so as to coincide with the opening portion of the prize ball dropping rail, and the next prize ball enters the pocket portion.

[Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are operation explanatory views, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine when the present embodiment is carried out, viewed from the back side. is there.

In the figure, 1 is a switch device for starting the prize ball discharging device.
Reference numeral 2 denotes a prismatic ball receiving member, which rotates in a vertical direction in a saw-shaped manner with a support shaft 3 at a central portion in the length direction as a rotation fulcrum. On the end surface 2a of the ball receiving member 2 on the one side facing the winning ball falling rail, a pocket portion 4 having a size capable of accommodating one ball is provided in a portion near the lower portion from the central portion. There is. Furthermore, the one end surface 2a of the ball receiving member 2 is provided with a notch 5 for allowing the tip of the actuating piece of the microswitch, which will be described later, to face the inside of the pocket portion 4.

6 is a solenoid for rotating the ball receiving member 2 in a vertical direction at a predetermined timing, and 6a is an operating rod thereof. Further, the tip of the operating rod 6a is pivotally attached to the ball receiving member 2.

Reference numeral 7 is a microswitch in which the tip of the actuating piece 7a faces the pocket 4 of the ball receiving member 2. When the operating piece 7a is pushed by the prize ball that has entered the pocket 4 of the ball receiving member 2, the micro switch 7 is connected so as to be excited from the solenoid 6 by the solenoid 6 and the solenoid of the prize ball discharging device. There is. In addition, in the figures, 8 is a pachinko machine body, 9 is an electric board, and 10 is a winning ball dropping rail. Reference numeral 11 is a prize ball discharging device, which includes a solenoid 12 which is operated by a signal from the electric board 9, an elevating lever 13 which elevates and lowers at a predetermined timing by the solenoid 12, and an elevating lever 13 which is provided at a predetermined timing. The claw member 14 that appears in and out in the horizontal direction and the elevation lever 13 moves up and down to rotate in the vertical direction, and at a predetermined timing, the prize ball dropping rail 17
And a stopper member 15 provided with a ball stopper 16 for closing the lower end opening of the. Further, 18 indicates a winning ball.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the example in which the number of the prize balls is 7 is shown, but it is needless to say that the prize balls can be used in combination.

The operation of this embodiment will be described below.

When the winning ball 18 enters the pocket 4 of the ball receiving member 2 from the winning ball falling rail 10, the operation piece of the micro switch 7
7a is pressed against it (see Figure 2). Along with this, the solenoids 6 and 12 are activated by a signal from the electric board 9.
When the solenoid 6 is actuated, the ball receiving member 2 is vertically rotated as shown in FIG.
To release. At this time, the next prize ball is received by the end surface 2a. On the other hand, when the solenoid 12 is activated, a predetermined number (7 in the illustrated embodiment) of prize balls are discharged.

Further, as soon as the discharge of the prize balls is completed, the excitation of the solenoid 6 is released, the ball receiving member 2 is rotated again to the original position, and the next prize ball 18 enters the pocket portion 4.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 will be described.

The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that in the first embodiment, the ball receiving member 2 rotates vertically in a seesaw shape, whereas in the present embodiment, The point is that the ball receiving member intermittently rotates in a certain direction.

That is, the ball receiving member 19 has a disk shape, and the required number (four in this embodiment) of pockets 20, 20 are formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof at equal intervals.
... and a notch 21 is provided all over the circumference so that the actuating piece 7a of the microswitch 7 faces the pocket 20.

The ball receiving member 19 is supported by a shaft 22 so as to rotate in the vertical direction, and is intermittently rotated at a predetermined timing by a solenoid 6 '. 6a 'is an operating rod of the solenoid 6'. Incidentally, in order to intermittently rotate the ball receiving member 19 by the solenoid 6 ', any conventionally known means can be adopted.

However, in the case of this embodiment, when the prize ball 18 enters the pocket portion 20 of the ball receiving member 19, the operation piece of the micro switch 7 is operated.
7a is pressed, and the solenoid 6'is activated by a signal from the electric board 9. As a result, the ball receiving member 19 rotates in the vertical direction to eject the winning balls in the pocket 20. At this time, the next winning ball in the winning ball drop rail 10 is received by the outer peripheral surface of the ball receiving member 19.

In the illustrated embodiment, only one row of pockets 20, 20, ... Is provided in the central portion of the outer peripheral surface of the ball receiving member 19, but in addition to this, by providing two rows, not shown. Alternatively, one ball receiving member may be used for both seven and thirteen.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the example using the microswitch 7 is shown, but a photosensor (not shown) may be used instead.

"Effects of the Invention" The present invention has the above-described configuration and operation, and includes a ball receiving member that rotates with a solenoid at a predetermined timing, and a means for detecting a winning ball in a pocket provided in the ball receiving member. Since it is constituted by only the structure, the structure is extremely simplified, so that the number of parts can be reduced and maintenance can be easily performed as compared with the conventional structure.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are explanatory views of the operation, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment as viewed from the back side, FIG. 5 is a central longitudinal cross-sectional view of the essential parts of a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a ball receiving member. 1 …… Present ball discharging device start-up switch device 2 …… Ball receiving member 3 …… Spindle 4 …… Pocket part 5 …… Incision 6,6 …… Solenoid 7 …… Micro switch, 7a …… Operating piece 8 …… Pachinko machine main body, 9 …… Electric board 10 …… Prize winning ball drop rail 11 …… Premium ball discharging device 19 …… Ball receiving member, 20 …… Pocket part 21 …… Incision, 22 …… Axis

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A ball which is rotatably supported in a vertical direction and has a pocket portion having a size capable of accommodating one ball on an outer peripheral surface thereof and which is vertically rotated at a predetermined timing by a solenoid. A prize ball ejecting device activating switch device in a pachinko machine comprising a receiving member and a means for detecting that a winning ball has entered a pocket of the ball receiving member. 2. A ball receiving member is formed into a prismatic shape, and is configured to rotate like a seesaw with a central support shaft in the longitudinal direction as a rotation fulcrum, and one end face facing the winning ball drop rail. 2. The prize ball ejecting device activating switch device for a pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a pocket portion is provided in a portion closer to the lower portion from the central portion. 3. The ball receiving member is formed in a disk shape and is configured to rotate in a fixed direction with a central axis as a fulcrum, and a predetermined number of pocket portions are provided at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface. ) Switch device for starting the prize ball discharging device in the pachinko machine described in the above.