JPH0748301Y2 - Segment type display device for pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a segment type display device in a pachinko machine.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a pachinko machine called a digital type has a variable display device arranged in the center. This type is designed to control the opening and closing of the prize winning device so as to give a certain amount of profit to the player when a specific combination is obtained when the numbers variably displayed on the display device are stopped. is there. Electrode patterns used for such variable display devices for digitally displaying numbers, characters, etc. are often composed of a plurality of segments. In the segment display, the smaller the number of segments, the easier the drive. Therefore, the 7-segment display of the "day" shaped pattern, which can display numbers and the like with the fewest segments, is general.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, while the 7-segment display is easy to control, it lacks the ability to express details such as numbers, and cannot display such that the characteristic part of each number is emphasized. For example, if the numbers are "3", "5", and "9", you can make them display characteristically and nicely by flipping the end (end of writing) of these numbers upward. Although it is possible (see Fig. 5), the conventional one uses a minimum number of segments, so even when displaying numbers, there are some that give a similar impression between certain numbers. ,
It may make it difficult to read. These are inconvenient for pachinko games. That is, it is desirable for the player to be able to reliably recognize the display of all the digits within a relatively short time when the display is stopped when the digital display continuously changes, but with the conventional display, It is easy to make an illusion such as making a mistake with the number. Further, even if it does not cause an illusion, if the user is distracted by reading the display, the fun of the game will be lost.

Further, in the conventional display, as shown in FIG. 5, since the outline of the display electrode pattern is formed by a straight line, it can be said that the displayed numbers lack softness and make them feel dull.

In view of the problems of the conventional digital display, the present invention aims to provide a segment type display device in a pachinko machine, which makes the display easier to read and can perform a display that enhances the interest of the game. To do.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The structure of the present invention for achieving the above object is mounted on a game board of a pachinko machine, and a display electrode pattern is formed by arranging a plurality of segments in a substantially day shape. A display device configured to form at least outer peripheral edge sides of four corners of the display electrode pattern in an arc shape, and divide a segment forming a lower left side of the display electrode pattern into upper and lower parts, which are positioned below the segment. It is characterized in that the segment is used for flip-up display of a specific number or the like.

(Operation) According to the above configuration, when displaying a specific number or the like, it is possible to perform a display for a flipped-up portion that could not be conventionally displayed. Therefore, by this flip-up display, it is possible to display the characteristic part of a specific number or the like in a distinctive manner, which increases the discriminating power with respect to other numbers or the like. Further, since the outline of the display pattern is rounded, the display has a soft impression.

(Embodiment) An embodiment embodying the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 with a segment type display device. On the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, an upper plate 2 that stores the dispensed prize balls and supplies a hitting ball to a launch position is attached. Below this upper plate 2, there is a lower plate 3 for storing prize balls that could not be supplied to the upper plate 2, and further an operation handle 5 for driving a pachinko ball onto the game board 4 while adjusting the resilience. Is installed.

A segment type display device 14 is arranged at the center of the game board 4. The segment display device 14 changes its display content according to a winning ball detection signal transmitted by winning a prize in the starting openings 6 to 8, which will be described in detail later. In addition to the above-mentioned starting ports 6 to 8 on the game board 4, even if there is a prize, the normal prize holes 9 to 11 for only paying out prize balls without changing the display of the display device 14, An outlet 13 is provided to collect the pachinko balls that did not win. Furthermore, a special winning opening 12 is arranged at the bottom of the game board 4. The special winning opening 12 is a solenoid when a specific mode is displayed when the display device 14 is stopped after the display content is changed.
By the action of 19 (see Fig. 3), the open state is maintained for a certain time (big hit). The contents of this jackpot are either open until the special winning opening 12 has passed for 30 seconds, or 10 winning balls are generated before that, but during this time, inside the big winning opening 12 If there is a prize at the V prize hole 16 provided, the prize hole 12 will be given again.
Is open for 30 seconds or until 10 winning balls are generated, and as long as such an action wins the winning balls to the V winning opening 16, 10
It can be repeated up to a maximum of times.

As shown in FIG. 2, a frequency display 21 and a count display 22 are provided below the segment type display device 14. The number-of-times indicator 21 displays the number of times of repeating the opening / closing operation during the jackpot state.
Is a big winning hole during one opening / closing operation in the jackpot state 12
This shows the number of winnings, and in this embodiment, both are 7
The one that consists of the LED of the segment is used.

Furthermore, the game board 4 is provided with an operation lamp 18 which blinks when a prize is entered into the starting ports 6 to 8, and a V lamp 20 which blinks when a prize is entered into the V winning port 16.

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view showing a display screen of the segment type display device 14. Display device 14 used in this example
Is composed of a normal liquid crystal element, and three display electrode patterns are provided side by side on a substrate (not shown) for enclosing a liquid crystal substance, whereby segment display portions 151 to 153 for three-digit display are provided. Composed. Each of the segment display units 151 to 153 is configured by arranging eight segments S1 to S8 in a substantially "day" shape. Further, in this embodiment, in order to have a rounded outline such as displayed numbers, the outer peripheral side of the connecting portion of each segment S1 ~ S5 forming the four corners of each display electrode pattern is an arc surface, or the uppermost portion. The outer peripheral side of the bent portion at the left end like the segment S1 located at is an arc surface. Further, in this embodiment, the segment S5 located on the lower left side in the conventional display electrode pattern which has been used conventionally is vertically divided into two. As a result, by vertically lighting this segment S5 to the segment S4 located at the bottom or not, it is possible to display vertically symmetrical display with the bent segment S1 located at the top. It is possible to switch between displaying and not displaying. Specifically, the divided lower segment S5 is, for example, the number "3",
It is lit when displaying the flip-up part at the end (end of writing) of "5", "9" (see Fig. 1).

Then, each of the segment display units 151 to 153 described above displays the specific identification information (numerals 0 to 9) by combining and lighting the selected segments of the segments S1 to S8. In addition, each segment display unit 151
~ 153 variably display numbers etc. according to the winning ball detection signal,
The display is stopped when a predetermined time has passed after winning, and the opening and closing of the special winning opening 12 is controlled based on the display mode at that time.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. The control device 23 is a CPU 24 that performs digital arithmetic processing, and a ROM 25 that stores a program and a random number of, for example, three digits for each address. And a microcomputer mainly including a RAM 26 and the like for storing the result of arithmetic processing such as temporarily storing the random number read from this.

On the input port side of the microcomputer, a start winning detection switch 17 for detecting winning balls at the starting openings 6 to 8, a large winning opening winning detection switch 27 for detecting winning balls at the big winning opening 12, and a V winning opening 16 are provided. A V-winning detection switch 28 for detecting a winning ball is connected via a waveform shaping circuit 29 composed of a flip-flop for preventing chattering.

The clock generation circuit 30 outputs an external interrupt signal to the CPU 24 via the frequency divider 31, and the microcomputer executes the main program stored in the ROM 25 in synchronization with the external interrupt signal. Further, when the switch 33 of the power supply circuit 32 is turned on, the reset signal from the reset signal generation circuit 34 is input to the microcomputer, which starts the initial program and the segment type display device.
Processing such as setting the 3-digit numerical register displayed in 14 to the initial value is performed.

A driver 35 is connected to the output port side of the microcomputer. The driver 35 drives the solenoid 19 according to a command from the microcomputer and controls the lighting operation of the operation lamp 18 and the V lamp 20. Furthermore, a drive circuit 36 and a selection circuit 37 are provided on the output port side.
The number-of-times indicator 21, the count indicator 22, and the segment display units 151 to 153 described above are connected to both circuits 36 and 37. Then, these are dynamically driven by outputting the selection data from the microcomputer and the display data at a constant cycle. That is, the selection circuit 37 selects each display unit for the number-of-times display 21, the count display 22, and each of the segment display units 151 to 153, and these displays are performed according to the output signal of the drive circuit 36 at that time.

Since this embodiment is configured as described above, when a pachinko ball hit on the game board 4 wins in any of the starting ports 6 to 8, the starting winning detection switch 17 is closed and the winning ball is detected. A signal is emitted and input to the microcomputer via the waveform shaping circuit 29. As a result, the selection circuit 37, the drive circuit based on the command from the microcomputer.
The display of each of the segment display units 151 to 153 starts to fluctuate via 36, and the variable display is stopped when a certain time has elapsed.

By the way, the numbers displayed on the segment display units 151 to 153 at this time have a rounded outline, which gives the player a soft impression. Further, in the case of displaying "3", "5", "9" among the numbers displayed on the segment display units 151 to 153, the segment S5 at the left corner is lit, so that as shown in FIG. , The end portions of these numbers are displayed in a flipped up manner. Therefore, since it is possible to express the characteristic aspect of these specific numbers by adding only one segment as in this embodiment, it is possible to perform a better-looking display without incurring control complexity. Becomes Therefore, the player can instantly judge the displayed number, and the smart display enhances the interest of the game. Further, since each segment display 151 to 153 is composed of 8 segments, when an 8-bit microcomputer is used as the control device 23, individual segment display units can be controlled in 8-bit units. Therefore, there is also an advantage that data can be easily handled.

In this example, the case of displaying numbers is shown, but it is also possible to display uppercase letters of the alphabet. In addition, it goes without saying that the display device 14 may perform color display using a color liquid crystal, or may use another display element such as an EL panel or an LED instead of the liquid crystal. Further, for example, if only the segment S5 at the left corner of the central segment display unit 152 is turned on, it is possible to display a decimal point.

FIG. 4 shows the display device 14 in which the number of segments forming the display electrode pattern is increased to 11, and the segments located on the left and right sides of the upper and lower portions of the display electrode pattern are both divided into upper and lower parts. It is a thing. In this way, although the control becomes a little complicated, the expressive power is further enhanced and the numbers or characters can be expressed in more detail. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the character "C", which is the opposite side of the flip-up from the above-described embodiment, can be displayed nicely, and other characters "S" or "F" can be displayed. With respect to characters and the like, their characteristic aspects can be well expressed.

(Effects of the Invention) The effects of the present invention are as follows.

Since the outline of the display electrode pattern is made arcuate to enable a rounded display, it is possible to give a soft touch to numbers and the like. In addition, by adding a segment to the left corner of the display electrode pattern, it is possible to express a characteristic mode such as a specific number to enhance the identification function and improve the appearance of the display to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged front view showing each segment display unit in the segment type display device, FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko machine with a segment type display device, and FIG. 3 is an electrical view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. Block diagram showing the configuration,
FIG. 4 is a front view of another segment type display device, and FIG. 5 is a front view of a conventional segment type display device. 1 …… Pachinko machine 4 …… Game board 14 …… Segment type display 151 ～ 153 …… Segment display S1 ～ S8 …… Segment

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A display device, which is mounted on a game board of a pachinko machine and has a display electrode pattern formed by arranging a plurality of segments in a substantially Japanese character shape, wherein at least the outer periphery of four corners of the display electrode pattern. The edge side is formed in an arc shape, and the segment constituting the lower left side of the display electrode pattern is divided into upper and lower parts, and the segment located under the segment is for flip-up display in a specific number or the like. Segment type display device for pachinko machines.