JPH0733384U - Pachinko ball detector - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] It is possible to reduce the size of prize winning devices, prize winning devices, etc., and reduce the number of parts to reduce the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine. [Configuration] A pachinko ball detection switch 10 installed along a pachinko ball flow passage of a pachinko machine is a frame when a pachinko ball 5 flows down from the pachinko ball flow passage to a pachinko ball passage 11 of a frame body 12 having a light guiding property. The leaf springs 14 and 15 are electrically connected by the projection 13 provided in the pachinko ball passage 11 of the body 12. Simultaneously with the conduction of the leaf springs 14 and 15, the light emitting diode 16 emits light and penetrates through the frame 12. As a result, since the pachinko ball detection switch 10 itself shines, it is possible to downsize the prize device, the prize device, and the like, and further reduce the number of parts to reduce the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a pachinko ball detection device provided in a pachinko ball flow passage of a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a pachinko ball detection device provided in a winning device or a winning device.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 In conventional pachinko machines, when a pachinko ball enters a winning device or the like, the pachinko ball detection device detects the pachinko ball and turns on a multicolored lamp to inform the player that the prize has been won. As such a pachinko ball detection device, an optical sensor type, a magnetic proximity sensor type, a micro switch type, or the like is used.

The optical sensor type includes a passing type and a reflecting type. In the passing type, a light emitting element and a light receiving element are arranged so as to face each other around a pachinko ball flow path, and light emitted from the light emitting element to the light receiving element is patchy. The passage of the pachinko ball is detected by blocking the ball. In the reflective type, the light emitting element and the light receiving element are arranged in a predetermined relationship, and the light emitted from the light emitting element and reflected on the surface of the pachinko ball is received by the light receiving element, so that the passage of the pachinko ball is detected. Is set to.

The magnetic proximity sensor type has a coil that allows passage of a pachinko ball in the pachinko ball flow passage, and detects a magnetic change caused by the pachinko ball made of a magnetic material passing through the coil. , A pachinko ball is detected. As shown in FIG. 5, the micro-switch type allows the pachinko balls to pass by a protrusion 54 provided so as to project into the pachinko ball passage 53 of the switch body 52 installed along the pachinko ball flow passage 50 of the pachinko machine. The pachinko balls detect the passage of the pachinko balls by pressing the protrusions 54 to bring the contacts of the switch body 52 into conduction.

In addition, in order to turn on the lamp for notifying the player that a prize has been won, both the pachinko ball detection device and the switch body are provided with a lamp at a predetermined position such as a winning device. There is. However, if the lamp is provided separately from the switch body in the prize winning device or the like, the prize winning device 51 or the like must be made larger as shown in FIG. 5, and the lamp 55 and the switch are required in the process of manufacturing the pachinko machine. Since the main body 52 has to be connected, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost becomes high.

[0006]

【Purpose】

 The present invention was made in order to solve such conventional problems, and it is possible to miniaturize prize winning tools and prize winning devices, and also reduce the number of parts to reduce the manufacturing cost of pachinko machines. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko ball detection device.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The pachinko ball detection device of the present invention which achieves such an object includes a frame body having a passage portion for passing the pachinko balls, and a switch provided at a predetermined position of the passage portion of the frame body so as to be movable back and forth. In the pachinko ball detection device having the above, the frame has a light guiding property, and the light emitting means is provided which transmits through the frame when the switch is conducted by the passage of the pachinko ball.

[0008]

[Action]

 The pachinko ball detection device installed along the pachinko ball flow passage on the pachinko machine operates the switch installed in the passage part of the frame body when the pachinko ball flows down from the pachinko ball flow passage to the passage part of the frame body. To do. At the same time when this switch is activated, the light emitting means emits light and penetrates through the frame. As a result, the pachinko ball detection device itself shines, so that the winning device, the winning device, and the like can be downsized, and the number of parts can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine can be reduced. In addition, it will be possible to use the pachinko machine board with rich interest.

[0009]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, on the surface of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko ball detecting device of the present invention is used, prize devices 3 and prize devices 4 which are said to be accessories are arranged, and A pachinko ball flow passage (not shown) is formed on the back surface and communicates with the prize winning device 3 and the prize winning device 4 via a discharge port (not shown). Then, a pachinko ball detection device 10 is arranged at a position where the prize device 3 and the prize device 4 are arranged, that is, a required position of the pachinko ball flow passage. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball detection device 10 is used for safe ball detection.

This pachinko ball detection device 10 is a pachinko ball passage 11 which is a part of a pachinko ball flow passage when it is arranged on a game board 2 of a pachinko machine 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). A frame 12 having a frame, a projection 13 that is a switch that can move forward and backward while projecting a required length into a pachinko ball passage 11 provided in the frame 12, and two leaf springs 14 that are switches that function as contacts. 15 and a light emitting diode (LED) 16 which is a light emitting means for turning on and off based on the forward and backward movement of the protrusion 13. The frame 12 is made of a material having a light guiding property, for example, polycarbonate (PC), and can be made to shine by lighting an LED 16 described later.

The projection 13 of the pachinko ball detection device 10 has a head portion 13a protruding toward the pachinko ball passage 11 side and a rounded tip, a foot portion 13b located on the opposite side of the pachinko ball passage 11, and a head portion. It is composed of a collar-shaped stopper portion 13c provided between 13a and the foot portion 13b. The foot portion 13b of the protrusion 13 is elastically abutted against a leaf spring 14 made of a conductor provided in the frame body 12. That is, the protrusion 13 is constantly urged by the leaf spring 14 so that the stopper portion 13 c abuts on one end of the frame body 12. Further, the leaf spring 14 is formed with a contact portion 14a having an acute angle on the side opposite to the foot portion 13b, and the contact portion 14a functions as a contact point.

Further, a leaf spring 15 made of a conductor is provided on the frame body 12 on the side opposite to the head portion 13a of the protrusion 13 with the leaf spring 14 sandwiched between the leaf spring 14 and the contact portion 14a of the leaf spring 14 with a required space. They are arranged so as to face each other in parallel (the pachinko ball detection device 10 is in an off state). The LEDs 16 are fixed to both ends of a board 17 fixed to the frame body 12. The terminals 16a of the board 17 are connected to the LEDs 16 and the terminals 17b are connected to a power supply Vcc. In such an LED 16, when the projection 13 is pressed by the pachinko ball 5, the projection 13 bends the leaf spring 14 toward the leaf spring 15 side, and the contact portion 14a of the leaf spring 14 contacts the leaf spring 15 to detect the pachinko ball. Since the device 10 is turned on, it is possible to detect the passage of the pachinko balls 5 and emit light. The light emitted from the LED 16 has a light guiding property to the frame 12, and thus the frame 12 itself can be made to shine.

The operation of the pachinko ball detection device 10 configured as above will be described below. For example, in the pachinko ball detection device 10 used for the winning device 3, the contact portion 14a of the leaf spring 14 is in a non-contact state with the leaf spring 15 when the power is turned on. Under this condition, as shown in Fig. 3 (a), when the pachinko balls 5 hit on the game board 2 flow into the flow passage 6 through the discharge port, the safe balls are distributed to the required places of the flow passage 6. Arrives at the installed pachinko ball detection device 10. In this state, when the pachinko ball 5 passes through the pachinko ball passage 11 of the pachinko ball detecting device 10, the projection 13 is pressed and the leaf spring 14 is bent in the direction of the leaf spring 15 as shown in FIG. 3B. It When the leaf spring 14 is bent, the contact portion 14a of the leaf spring 14 comes into contact with the leaf spring 15, the pachinko ball detection device 10 is turned on, and the pachinko ball 5 is passed to the player, that is, the prize is won. By letting the LED 16 emit light, the frame body 12 covered with the transparent color cover 17 is illuminated to notify.

As a result, it is possible to make the player enjoy the pachinko game. Since the frame body 12 of the pachinko ball detection device 10 can be made to shine, the pachinko ball 1 is only provided with the guide 7 of the pachinko ball detection device 10 without providing a cover to the winning device 4 as shown in FIG. Can be installed in Further, in the present embodiment, the LED 16 is fixed to the outside of the frame body 12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same effect can be obtained by embedding it in the frame body 12 and using it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the light emitting diode is used as the light emitting means, but the light emitting means is not limited to this, and any shining lamp such as a lamp may be used.

[0016]

[Effect of device]

 As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the pachinko ball detection device of the present invention, the pachinko ball detecting device is provided with a frame in which a passage part for passing the pachinko ball is formed, and can be moved back and forth at a predetermined position of the passage part of the frame body. In a pachinko ball detection device having a switch provided, since the frame body has a light guiding property, and the switch is provided with a light emitting means that transmits through the frame body when the pachinko ball passes through, the winning device or The prize winning device can be downsized, and the number of parts can be reduced to reduce the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine. Also, since the frame itself can be made to shine, it can be of interest to the player, and the prize-winning equipment and prize-winning device can be made into a variety of board configurations, enabling a variety of interesting uses. Become.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a pachinko ball detection device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of a pachinko machine.

3A and 3B are cross-sectional views showing a usage state of the pachinko ball detection device shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a state in which the protrusion is not pressed by the pachinko balls, and FIG. The figure which shows the state pressed by the ball.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pachinko ball detection device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of a conventional pachinko ball detection device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Pachinko ball detection device 11 ... Pachinko ball passage 12 ... Frame 13 ... Protrusion (switch) 14, 15 ... Leaf spring (switch) 16 ... Light emitting diode (light emitting means) 17 ... Substrate 17a, 17b ... Terminal

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A pachinko ball detection device having a frame body having a passage portion through which a pachinko ball passes, and a switch provided at a predetermined position of the passage portion of the frame body so as to be movable back and forth. The pachinko ball detection device is characterized in that the body has a light guiding property, and the switch is provided with a light emitting means which is transmitted by the passage of the pachinko ball so as to be transmitted through the frame body.