JP3145637B2 - Medal supply device - Google Patents
Medal supply deviceInfo
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- JP3145637B2 JP3145637B2 JP18502396A JP18502396A JP3145637B2 JP 3145637 B2 JP3145637 B2 JP 3145637B2 JP 18502396 A JP18502396 A JP 18502396A JP 18502396 A JP18502396 A JP 18502396A JP 3145637 B2 JP3145637 B2 JP 3145637B2
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、スロットマシン等
のメダルを使用した遊技機またはメダル貸機等にメダル
を供給するメダル供給装置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medal supply device for supplying medals to gaming machines or medal lending machines using medals such as slot machines.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、例えば特開昭５７−１３７５号公
報に示されるように、メダル（コイン）を使用する複数
の遊技機が幅方向に並べられてなる遊技機列に沿ってベ
ルトコンベアからなるメダル搬送手段を設けるととも
に、このメダル搬送手段によって搬送されたメダルをメ
ダル取り込み桶に案内して落下させるメダル取り込み装
置を設け、上記メダル搬送手段およびメダル取り込み装
置を使用して、メダルの残量が少なくなった打ち止め状
態の遊技機、あるいはメダル不足状態となったメダル貸
機等にメダルを供給することが行われている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-1375, a plurality of gaming machines using medals (coins) are moved from a belt conveyor along a gaming machine row in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged in the width direction. And a medal take-in device for guiding the medals conveyed by the medal carry means to the medal take-in tub and dropping the medal take-up device. A medal is supplied to a gaming machine in a stopped state in which the number of medals has decreased, or a medal lending machine in a medal shortage state.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記公報に記載された
メダル供給装置は、遊技場に設置された各遊技機列の遊
技機およびメダル貸機にメダルを供給するメダル取り込
み桶の設置部に、それぞれ軸を支点にして揺動自在に支
持された取り込み弁と、この取り込み弁を駆動するソレ
ノイドとを有するメダル取り込み装置を設ける必要があ
るので、部品点数が多くなるとともに、上記各ソレノイ
ドに対する信号線等の配線作業が煩雑であり、製造コス
トが高く付くという問題がある。The medal supply device described in the above-mentioned publication has a medal take-in tub for supplying medals to gaming machines and medal lending machines of each gaming machine row installed in a game arcade. Since it is necessary to provide a medal take-in device having a take-in valve that is swingably supported on an axis as a fulcrum and a solenoid that drives the take-up valve, the number of parts increases, and a signal line for each of the solenoids is provided. And the like, there is a problem that the wiring work is complicated and the manufacturing cost is high.
【０００４】そして、上記遊技機およびメダル貸機が背
中合わせの状態で配設されている場合には、相隣接した
位置に多数のメダル取り込み装置を設置する必要がある
ので、このメダル取り込み装置を設置するためのスペー
スを確保することが困難であり、遊技機等の設置部に近
接した位置に上記メダル取り込み装置を配設することが
困難であるという問題がある。When the gaming machine and the medal lending machine are arranged back to back, it is necessary to install a large number of medal fetching devices at adjacent positions. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to secure a space for the game, and it is difficult to dispose the medal capturing device at a position close to the installation portion of the gaming machine or the like.
【０００５】本発明は、このような事情に鑑み、複数の
遊技機が幅方向に設置されるとともに背中合わせの状態
で設置されてなる遊技場において、簡単な構成で各遊技
機およびメダル貸機等にメダルを供給することができる
メダル供給装置を提供するものである。[0005] In view of such circumstances, the present invention provides a simple configuration for each gaming machine, medal lending machine, and the like in a gaming arcade where a plurality of gaming machines are installed in the width direction and installed back to back. The present invention provides a medal supply device capable of supplying medals to a player.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１に係る発明は、
メダルを使用する複数の遊技機が幅方向に並べられた第
１の遊技機列と、第２の遊技機列とが背中合わせの状態
で配設されてなる遊技場において、上記第１の遊技機列
と第２の遊技機列との接合部に沿って設置されたメダル
搬送手段と、上記第１の遊技機列にメダルを供給するた
めの第１メダル取り込み部と、第２の遊技機列にメダル
を供給するための第２メダル取り込み部と、後端部に設
けられた水平軸を支点にして揺動自在に支持された取付
基板と、この取付基板の先端部に設けられて上記メダル
搬送手段により搬送されたメダルを上記第１，第２メダ
ル取り込み部に案内する案内部材と、この案内部材の案
内面が第１，第２メダル取り込み部の一方側を指向した
状態からその他方側を指向した状態に変位するように上
記案内部材を駆動する駆動手段と、上記取付基板の先端
部を上昇させて上記案内部材をメダル搬送手段の搬送面
から離間させる方向に変位させる変位手段とを備え、上
記第１メダル取り込み部および第２メダル取り込み部に
対するメダルの非供給時に、上記変位手段によって案内
部材をメダルの搬送面から離間させ、かつ上記第１メダ
ル取り込み部または第２メダル取り込み部に対するメダ
ルの供給時に、この供給個所に位置するメダル取り込み
部に案内部材の案内面を指向させるように上記駆動手段
によって案内部材を駆動した後、上記変位手段によって
案内部材を下降させてメダルの搬送面に接触させるよう
に構成したものである。The invention according to claim 1 is
In a game arcade in which a first gaming machine row in which a plurality of gaming machines using medals are arranged in the width direction and a second gaming machine row are arranged in a back-to-back state, the first gaming machine Medal conveying means installed along a joint between the row and the second gaming machine row, a first medal take-in section for supplying medals to the first gaming machine row, and a second gaming machine row a second medal acquisition section for supplying medals, setting the rear end portion
Mounting supported pivotably on the horizontal axis
A substrate, a guide member for guiding the medal provided at the tip portion which is conveyed Ri by the said medal transporting means of the mounting substrate the first, the second medal acquisition section, the guide surface of the guide member first Driving means for driving the guide member so as to be displaced from a state directed toward one side of the second medal take-in section to a state directed toward the other side, and a tip of the mounting board
Part raise and a displacement means for displacing in a direction away from the conveying surface of the medal transporting means said guide member, the upper
The first medal take-in section and the second medal take-up section
Guided by the above displacement means when no medals are supplied
The member is separated from the medal conveying surface, and the first
The medal for the first medal take-up section or the second medal take-up section
Medals located at this supply point
Drive means for directing the guide surface of the guide member to the portion
After driving the guide member by
Lower the guide member so that it contacts the medal transport surface
It is what was constituted .
【０００７】上記構成によれば、メダルの供給時に駆動
手段によって案内部材を駆動してその案内面を変位させ
ることにより、上記案内部材によるメダルの案内方向が
第１メダル取り込み部側にセットされた状態から、第２
メダル取り込み部側にセットされた状態に、適宜切り替
えられるとともに、上記第１，第２メダル取り込み部に
対してメダルを供給する必要がない場合には、変位手段
により案内部材を変位させてメダル搬送手段の搬送面か
ら離間させることにより、上記案内部材に邪魔されるこ
となく、メダル搬送手段によってメダルがスムーズに搬
送されることになる。According to the above arrangement, the guide member is driven by the drive means to displace the guide surface when the medal is supplied, so that the medal guide direction by the guide member is set to the first medal take-in portion. From the state, the second
When the medal is not required to be supplied to the first and second medal accepting units, the guide member is displaced by the displacing means. By separating the medal from the conveying surface of the means, the medal can be smoothly conveyed by the medal conveying means without being obstructed by the guide member.
【０００８】[0008]
【発明の実施の形態】図１および図２は、本発明に係る
メダル供給装置の実施形態を示している。このメダル供
給装置は、メダルを収容するメインタンク１と、このメ
インタンク１内から導出されたメダルを遊技機２の設置
部に移送する移送手段３と、複数の遊技機２が幅方向に
並べられることによって構成された遊技機列４と、上記
移送手段３によって移送されたメダルを遊技機２の設置
部に沿って搬送するメダル搬送手段５とを有している。1 and 2 show an embodiment of a medal supply device according to the present invention. This medal supply device includes a main tank 1 for storing medals, a transfer means 3 for transferring medals derived from the main tank 1 to a setting portion of the gaming machine 2, and a plurality of gaming machines 2 arranged in the width direction. And a medal transporting means 5 for transporting the medals transferred by the transporting means 3 along the installation portion of the gaming machine 2.
【０００９】上記移送手段３は、メインタンク１から導
出されたメダルを収容する収容部６と、この収容部６内
のメダルを持ち上げるリフト手段７と、このリフト手段
７によって持ち上げられたメダルを上記メインタンク１
の上面に立設された受部８上または上記メダル搬送手段
５の始端部上に振り分ける正逆コンベアからなる振り分
け手段９とを備えている。上記リフト手段７は、上下方
向に設置された無端ベルトの表面に搬送翼が突設された
リフトコンベアからなり、収容部６内のメダルを上記搬
送翼上に載せた状態で上方に移送するように構成されて
いる。The transfer means 3 includes a storage section 6 for storing medals derived from the main tank 1, a lift means 7 for lifting medals in the storage section 6, and a medal lifted by the lift means 7 for storing the medals. Main tank 1
And a sorting means 9 comprising a forward / reverse conveyor for sorting on a receiving portion 8 erected on the upper surface of the medals or on a starting end of the medal conveying means 5. The lift means 7 is composed of a lift conveyor in which conveying wings are projected from the surface of an endless belt provided in the vertical direction, and transports the medals in the storage section 6 upward while placing the medals on the conveying wings. Is configured.
【００１０】また、上記遊技機列４は、メダル貸機１０
とスペーサ部材１１とが、それぞれ幅方向に隣接する遊
技機２の間に交互に設置されることによって構成された
第１の遊技機列４ａと、第２の遊技機列４ｂとを有し、
この第１の遊技機列４ａと第２の遊技機列４ｂとが背中
合わせの状態で配設されている。そして、上記第１の遊
技機列４ａと第２の遊技機列４ｂとの接合部に沿って単
一のメダル搬送手段５が設置されている。The gaming machine line 4 includes a medal lending machine 10.
And a spacer member 11 having a first gaming machine row 4a and a second gaming machine row 4b configured by being alternately installed between the gaming machines 2 adjacent in the width direction, respectively.
The first gaming machine row 4a and the second gaming machine row 4b are arranged in a back-to-back state. A single medal transport unit 5 is provided along a joint between the first gaming machine row 4a and the second gaming machine row 4b.
【００１１】上記メダル搬送手段５は、図３および図４
に示すように、上記両遊技機列４ａ，４ｂの接合部の上
面に沿ってその長さ方向の略全領域に設置された断面コ
字状のガイド部材１２と、このガイド部材１２に沿って
メダルを搬送するベルトコンベア１３とを有している。
上記ガイド部材１２の側壁部には、第１の遊技機列４ａ
の各遊技機２およびメダル貸機１０にメダルを供給する
ためのホッパーを有する第１メダル取り込み部１４と、
第２の遊技機列４ｂの各遊技機２およびメダル貸機１０
にメダルを供給するためのホッパーを有する第２メダル
取り込み部１５とが相対向して設けられている。The above-mentioned medal transport means 5 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, a guide member 12 having a U-shaped cross section is installed along the upper surface of the joining portion of the gaming machine rows 4a and 4b in substantially the entire area in the longitudinal direction thereof. And a belt conveyor 13 for conveying medals.
On the side wall of the guide member 12, a first gaming machine row 4a is provided.
A first medal capturing unit 14 having a hopper for supplying medals to each of the gaming machines 2 and the medal lending machine 10;
Each gaming machine 2 and medal lending machine 10 in the second gaming machine row 4b
And a second medal take-in section 15 having a hopper for supplying medals to the player.
【００１２】上記第１メダル取り込み部１４と、第２メ
ダル取り込み部１５との間には、上記メダル搬送手段５
によって搬送されたメダルを側方に案内するラダープレ
ートからなる案内部材１６が設けられるとともに、この
案内部材１６を駆動してメダルの供給方向を変位させる
駆動手段１７が設けられている。また、上記ガイド部材
１２の側壁部には、メダルの非供給時に、上記案内部材
１６を駆動してメダル搬送手段５の搬送面から離間させ
る方向に変位させる変位手段１８が、第１メダル取り込
み部１４の設置部に近接した位置に設けられている。Between the first medal take-in section 14 and the second medal take-up section 15, the medal transport means 5 is provided.
A guide member 16 formed of a ladder plate for guiding the medals conveyed to the side is provided, and a driving means 17 for driving the guide member 16 to displace the medal supply direction is provided. Further, on the side wall of the guide member 12, a displacing means 18 for driving the guide member 16 to displace the medal conveying means 5 away from the conveying surface when the medal is not supplied is provided with a first medal capturing unit. It is provided at a position close to the fourteen installation parts.
【００１３】上記案内部材１６は、ガイド部材１２の上
辺部に取り付けられた取付基板１９の先端部に、揺動軸
２０によって揺動自在に支持されている。上記案内部材
１６の上面には被駆動ピン２１が突設されるとともに、
上記取付基板１９には被駆動ピン２１が挿通される円弧
状の案内溝２２が形成され、上記揺動軸２０を支点にし
て案内部材１６が揺動変位する際に、その揺動範囲が上
記案内溝２２によって規制されるようになっている。The guide member 16 is swingably supported by a swing shaft 20 at the tip of a mounting board 19 attached to the upper side of the guide member 12. A driven pin 21 protrudes from the upper surface of the guide member 16, and
An arc-shaped guide groove 22 through which the driven pin 21 is inserted is formed in the mounting board 19, and when the guide member 16 is oscillated with the oscillating shaft 20 as a fulcrum, the swing range is set to the above range. It is regulated by the guide groove 22.
【００１４】上記駆動手段１７は、取付基板１９の上面
に突設された支持ピン２３によって揺動自在に支持され
た作動レバー２４と、この作動レバー２４を駆動するプ
ッシュプルソレノイド２５とによって構成されている。
そして、上記プッシュプルソレノイド２５の作動ロッド
２６に突設された駆動ピン２７が、上記作動レバー２４
の被駆動部に形成された係合溝２９に係合されるととも
に、作動レバー２４の駆動部に形成された係合溝２８
に、上記案内部材１６の被駆動ピン２１が係合されるこ
とにより、上記プッシュプルソレノイド２５の駆動力が
作動レバー２４を介して案内部材１６に伝達されるよう
になっている。The driving means 17 comprises an operating lever 24 swingably supported by support pins 23 projecting from the upper surface of the mounting board 19, and a push-pull solenoid 25 for driving the operating lever 24. ing.
The driving pin 27 protruding from the operating rod 26 of the push-pull solenoid 25 is
Are engaged with the engagement grooves 29 formed in the driven portion of the actuator lever 24 and the engagement grooves 28 formed in the drive portion of the operation lever 24.
When the driven pin 21 of the guide member 16 is engaged, the driving force of the push-pull solenoid 25 is transmitted to the guide member 16 via the operating lever 24.
【００１５】上記案内部材１６は、駆動手段１７により
駆動されることにより、図３に示すように、上記メダル
搬送手段５によって搬送されたメダルが、案内部材１６
の一側壁面１６ａに当接して上記第１メダル取り込み部
１４側に案内されるようにメダルの案内方向を指向させ
た状態と、図４に示すように上記メダルが、案内部材の
他側壁面１６ｂに当接して第２メダル取り込み部１５側
に案内されるようにメダルの案内方向を指向させた状態
とに、上記駆動手段１７の駆動力に応じて揺動軸２０を
支点に揺動変位するように構成されている。The guide member 16 is driven by a driving means 17 so that the medals conveyed by the medal conveying means 5 are transferred to the guide member 16 as shown in FIG.
A state in which the guiding direction of the medals is directed so as to be brought into contact with the one side wall surface 16a and guided to the first medal taking-in portion 14 side, and as shown in FIG. In a state where the medal guiding direction is directed so as to be brought into contact with the second medal take-in portion 15 by contact with the medals 16b, the oscillating displacement about the oscillating shaft 20 according to the driving force of the driving means 17 is performed. It is configured to be.
【００１６】また、上記取付基板１９には、その揺動支
点となる水平軸３０が後端部に取り付けられるととも
に、その前方に作動ピン３１が突設されている。そし
て、メダル搬送手段５のガイド部材１２に取り付けられ
た変位手段１８の作動ロッド３２によって上記作動ピン
３１が上下方向に駆動されることにより、上記水平軸３
０を支点に取付基板１９が揺動変位するようになってい
る。The mounting board 19 has a horizontal shaft 30 serving as a swing fulcrum at a rear end thereof, and an operating pin 31 protruding in front of the horizontal shaft 30. Then, the operation pin 31 is driven in the vertical direction by the operation rod 32 of the displacement means 18 attached to the guide member 12 of the medal conveyance means 5, whereby the horizontal shaft 3 is moved.
The mounting substrate 19 is oscillatingly displaced about 0 as a fulcrum.
【００１７】すなわち、上記変位手段１８は、作動ロッ
ド３２と、この作動ロッド３２を上方に付勢するコイル
ばね３３と、このコイルばね３３の付勢力に抗して上記
作動ロッド３２を下方に引っ張る図外の電磁石とを有
し、この電磁石の非作動時には上記コイルばね３３の付
勢力に応じて作動ロッド３２を押し上げることにより、
取付基板１９の先端部を上昇させて上記案内部材１６を
メダル搬送手段５の搬送面から離間させるように構成さ
れている。That is, the displacement means 18 has an operating rod 32, a coil spring 33 for urging the operating rod 32 upward, and pulls the operating rod 32 downward against the urging force of the coil spring 33. An electromagnet (not shown) is provided. When the electromagnet is not operated, the operating rod 32 is pushed up according to the urging force of the coil spring 33,
The guide member 16 is configured to be separated from the transport surface of the medal transport unit 5 by raising the distal end of the mounting substrate 19.
【００１８】そして、上記電磁石の作動時には、その駆
動力によって作動ロッド３２が上記コイルばね３３の押
上げ力に抗して引き下げられることにより、上記取付基
板１９の先端部および上記案内部材１６がその自重に応
じて下降し、上記メダル搬送手段５の搬送面に案内部材
１６が接触した上記メダルの案内位置に設置されること
になる。When the electromagnet is actuated, the operating rod 32 is pulled down by the driving force against the pushing force of the coil spring 33, so that the distal end of the mounting board 19 and the guide member 16 are moved. It descends according to its own weight, and is installed at the guide position of the medals where the guide member 16 contacts the transport surface of the medal transport means 5.
【００１９】また、上記遊技機列４の下辺部には、図１
に示すように、各遊技機２から排出されたメダルを上記
移送手段３の収容部６に返送するベルトコンベアからな
る返送手段３４が設けられ、上記メダル搬送手段５の終
端部には、搬送されたメダルを上記返送手段３４の始端
部上に案内する案内手段３５が設けられている。In addition, the lower side of the gaming machine row 4 is
As shown in the figure, a return means 34 composed of a belt conveyor for returning the medals discharged from each of the gaming machines 2 to the accommodating portion 6 of the transfer means 3 is provided. There is provided a guide means 35 for guiding the medal on the starting end of the return means 34.
【００２０】上記構成において、上記メインタンク１か
ら移送手段３の収容部６内に導出されたメダルは、常時
駆動状態にあるリフト手段７によって振り分けコンベア
９上に移送された後、この振り分けコンベア９によって
左右に振り分けられる。すなわち、上記遊技機２または
メダル貸機１０にメダルを供給する必要がない場合に
は、上記振り分けコンベア９の搬送方向を受部８側に設
定してこの受部８上にメダルを供給することにより、上
記メインタンク１にメダルを戻し、特定の遊技機２また
はメダル貸機１０にメダルを供給する必要がある場合に
は、上記振り分けコンベア９の搬送方向をメダル搬送手
段５側に設定してこのメダル搬送手段５の始端部上にメ
ダルを供給する。In the above configuration, the medals drawn out of the main tank 1 into the accommodating portion 6 of the transfer means 3 are transferred onto the sorting conveyor 9 by the lift means 7 which is always driven, and then transferred to the sorting conveyor 9. Is divided into right and left. That is, when there is no need to supply medals to the gaming machine 2 or the medal lending machine 10, the conveying direction of the sorting conveyor 9 is set to the receiving unit 8 side, and medals are supplied to the receiving unit 8. When it is necessary to return medals to the main tank 1 and supply medals to a specific gaming machine 2 or medal lending machine 10, the conveying direction of the sorting conveyor 9 is set to the medal conveying means 5 side. The medals are supplied on the start end of the medal conveying means 5.
【００２１】そして、メダルを供給する必要が生じた遊
技機２またはメダル貸機１０から出力された供給信号に
応じ、図外の制御部においてメダルの供給個所が特定さ
れると、この供給個所に位置する第１メダル取り込み部
１４または第２メダル取り込み部１５側に案内部材１６
の案内面１６ａ，１６ｂを指向させるように、案内部材
１６を駆動手段１７によって揺動変位させる制御信号を
出力した後、上記案内部材１６が設置された取付基板１
９を駆動する変位手段１８の電磁石に電流を流して上記
作動ロッド３２を引き下げることにより、上記案内部材
１６を自重に応じて下降させてメダル搬送手段５の搬送
面に接触させる。When a supply point of a medal is specified by a control unit (not shown) in accordance with a supply signal output from the gaming machine 2 or the medal lending machine 10 which needs to supply a medal, the supply point is determined. A guide member 16 is provided on the side of the first medal capturing section 14 or the second medal capturing section 15 which is located.
After outputting a control signal for oscillatingly displacing the guide member 16 by the driving means 17 so as to direct the guide surfaces 16a and 16b of the mounting board 1 on which the guide member 16 is installed,
By causing a current to flow through the electromagnet of the displacement means 18 for driving the movable member 9 and pulling down the operating rod 32, the guide member 16 is lowered according to its own weight and brought into contact with the transport surface of the medal transport means 5.
【００２２】この結果、上記メダル搬送手段５のベルト
コンベア１３により搬送されたメダルが上記案内部材１
６の案内面に沿って第１メダル取り込み部１４側または
第２メダル取り込み部１５側に案内され、このメダル取
り込み部１４，１５から上記遊技機２またはメダル貸機
１０に供給される。なお、上記メダルの案内状態におい
て、メダル搬送手段５により搬送されたメダルがベルト
コンベア１３と案内部材１６との間に挟まるメダル詰ま
り発生した場合には、上記メダル搬送手段５の搬送力に
応じ、案内部材１６がその自重に抗して押し上げられる
ことにより、上記メダル詰まりが自動的に解消されるこ
とになる。As a result, the medals conveyed by the belt conveyor 13 of the medal conveying means 5 are transferred to the guide member 1.
6 is guided to the first medal take-in section 14 or the second medal take-up section 15 side, and is supplied from the medal take-up sections 14 and 15 to the gaming machine 2 or the medal lending machine 10. In the above-described medal guiding state, if the medals conveyed by the medal conveying means 5 are jammed between the belt conveyor 13 and the guide member 16, the medal conveyed by the medal conveying means 5 according to the conveying force. When the guide member 16 is pushed up against its own weight, the medal clogging is automatically eliminated.
【００２３】そして、予め設定された所定時間に亘って
メダルの供給が行われたことがタイマー等によって確認
された時点、または所定量のメダルが供給されたことが
図外の検出手段等によって検出された時点で、上記変位
手段１８の電磁石に対する通電を停止し、コイルばね３
３の付勢力に応じて作動ロッド３２を押し上げることに
より、取付基板１９を揺動変位させて案内部材１６をメ
ダル搬送手段５の搬送面から離間した初期位置に復帰さ
せる。Then, when it is confirmed by a timer or the like that the supply of medals has been performed for a predetermined time set in advance, or when a predetermined amount of medals have been supplied is detected by detecting means (not shown). At this point, the energization of the displacement means 18 to the electromagnet is stopped, and the coil spring 3
By pushing up the operating rod 32 in response to the urging force of No. 3, the mounting substrate 19 is swung and displaced, and the guide member 16 is returned to the initial position separated from the transport surface of the medal transport means 5.
【００２４】このように複数の遊技機２が幅方向に並べ
られることによって構成された第１の遊技機列４ａと、
これと背中合わせの状態で設置された第２の遊技機列４
ｂとの接合部に沿って設置されたメダル搬送手段５と、
上記第１の遊技機列４ａにメダルを供給するための第１
メダル取り込み部１４と、第２の遊技機列４ｂにメダル
を供給するための第２メダル取り込み部１５と、上記メ
ダル搬送手段５によって搬送されたメダルを上記第１，
第２メダル取り込み部１４，１５側に案内する案内部材
１６とを設けるとともに、この案内部材１６を駆動して
その案内面１６ａ，１６ｂを上記第１メダル取り込み部
１４側に指向させた状態と、第２メダル取り込み部１５
側に指向させた状態とに変位させるように構成したた
め、簡単かつコンパクトな構成で上記第１の遊技機列４
ａおよび第２の遊技機列４ｂに配列された遊技機２また
はメダル貸機１０に対し、それぞれ必要に応じてメダル
を供給することができる。A first gaming machine row 4a formed by arranging a plurality of gaming machines 2 in the width direction as described above,
Second gaming machine row 4 installed back to back with this
b, a medal transporting means 5 installed along the junction with b.
A first for supplying medals to the first gaming machine row 4a
A medal take-in unit 14, a second medal take-in unit 15 for supplying medals to the second gaming machine line 4b, and
A state in which a guide member 16 for guiding to the second medal take-in portions 14 and 15 is provided, and the guide member 16 is driven to direct its guide surfaces 16a and 16b toward the first medal take-in portion 14; Second medal loading unit 15
The first gaming machine row 4 in a simple and compact configuration.
The medals can be supplied to the gaming machines 2 or the medal lending machines 10 arranged in the a and the second gaming machine row 4b as needed.
【００２５】すなわち、単一の案内部材１６によって上
記第１の遊技機列４ａに設けられた第１メダル取り込み
部１４側または第２の遊技機列４ｂに設けられた第２メ
ダル取り込み部１５側にメダルを選択的に供給すること
ができるため、上記第１，第２メダル取り込み部１４，
１５の設置部に、それぞれメダルを案内する案内部材を
個別に設けた場合に比べて部品点数を少なくして製造コ
ストを安価に抑えることができる。That is, by a single guide member 16, the first medal take-in section 14 provided in the first gaming machine row 4a or the second medal take-in section 15 provided in the second game machine row 4b. Can be selectively supplied to the first and second medal take-in units 14,
Compared to a case where guide members for guiding medals are individually provided in each of the fifteen installation sections, the number of components can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
【００２６】また、上記のように第１の遊技機列４ａに
配設された遊技機２またはメダル貸機１０にメダルを供
給する第１メダル取り込み部１４と、第２の遊技機列４
ｂに配設された遊技機２またはメダル貸機１０にメダル
を供給する第２メダル取り込み部１５とを位置をずらせ
て配設する必要がなく、上記メダル搬送手段５に沿って
相対向させて配設することができるので、上記メダル取
り込み部１４，１５および案内部材１６等からなるメダ
ル取り込み手段の設置スペースをコンパクト化すること
ができる。Also, as described above, the first medal take-in section 14 for supplying medals to the gaming machine 2 or the medal lending machine 10 provided in the first gaming machine row 4a, and the second gaming machine row 4
It is not necessary to displace the second medal take-in unit 15 that supplies medals to the gaming machine 2 or the medal lending machine 10 disposed in the position b. Since they can be arranged, the installation space of the medal capturing means including the medal capturing units 14, 15 and the guide member 16 can be made compact.
【００２７】また、上記実施形態では、揺動軸２０を支
点にして揺動自在に支持されたラダープレートからなる
案内部材１６をメダル搬送手段５の搬送面に沿って設置
し、プッシュプルソレノイド等からなる駆動手段１７に
よって上記案内部材１６を揺動変位させて、その案内面
１６ａ，１６ｂを第１メダル取り込み部１４側に指向さ
せた状態と、第２メダル取り込み部１５側に指向させた
状態とに変位させるように構成したため、制御部から出
力される制御信号等に応じて上記駆動手段１７を作動さ
せることにより、上記案内部材１６の案内方向を自動的
に変化させて必要個所にメダルをそれぞれ供給すること
ができる。In the above-described embodiment, the guide member 16 composed of a ladder plate supported so as to be swingable with the swing shaft 20 as a fulcrum is installed along the transfer surface of the medal transfer means 5, and a push-pull solenoid or the like is provided. The guide member 16 is swingably displaced by the driving means 17 comprising: a state in which the guide surfaces 16a and 16b are directed to the first medal capturing unit 14 side; and a state in which the guide surfaces 16a and 16b are directed to the second medal capturing unit 15 side. By driving the drive means 17 in response to a control signal or the like output from the control unit, the guide direction of the guide member 16 is automatically changed, and a medal is provided at a required position. Each can be supplied.
【００２８】さらに、第１メダル取り込み部１４および
第２メダル取り込み部１５に対するメダルの非供給時
に、変位手段１８によって上記案内部材１６をメダル搬
送手段５の搬送面から離間させる方向に変位させるよう
に構成したため、第１の遊技機列４ａに設けられた第１
メダル取り込み部１４または第２の遊技機列４ｂに設け
られた第２メダル取り込み部１５に対してメダルを供給
する必要がない場合には、案内部材１６が取り付けられ
た取付基板１９を上方に揺動変位させてメダル搬送手段
５の搬送面から離間させることにより、上記案内部材１
６に邪魔されることなく、メダル搬送手段５によってメ
ダルを搬送することができる。Further, when medals are not supplied to the first medal take-in section 14 and the second medal take-in section 15, the guide member 16 is displaced by the displacement means 18 in a direction to separate the guide member 16 from the transport surface of the medal transport means 5. Because of the configuration, the first gaming machine row 4a
When there is no need to supply medals to the medal capturing section 14 or the second medal capturing section 15 provided in the second gaming machine row 4b, the mounting board 19 on which the guide member 16 is mounted is swung upward. By moving the medal conveying means 5 away from the conveying surface of the medal conveying means 5,
The medal can be conveyed by the medal conveying means 5 without being disturbed by the medal.
【００２９】また、上記取付基板１９に取り付けられた
案内部材１６を一列状態で配設された遊技機列４に設置
する場合には、図５に示すように、取付基板１９に案内
部材１６を揺動軸２０によって揺動自在に支持させると
ともに、案内部材１６の基端部に形成された係止孔３６
に係止ピン３７を挿入することにより、取付基板１９に
案内部材１６を着脱自在に係止させることにより、案内
部材１６の案内面を上記第１メダル取り込み部１４側に
指向させた状態と、第２メダル取り込み部１５側に指向
させた状態とに選択的に使用するように構成してもよ
い。When the guide members 16 mounted on the mounting board 19 are installed in the gaming machine row 4 arranged in a line, the guide members 16 are mounted on the mounting board 19 as shown in FIG. The swinging shaft 20 allows the swinging shaft 20 to swing freely, and a locking hole 36 formed in the base end of the guide member 16.
A state in which the guide surface of the guide member 16 is directed toward the first medal take-in portion 14 by detachably locking the guide member 16 to the mounting board 19 by inserting the lock pin 37 into the mounting board 19. It may be configured to be selectively used in a state where it is pointed toward the second medal loading unit 15 side.
【００３０】上記のように構成した場合には、メダル搬
送手段５の左側に設置されたメダル取り込み部にメダル
を供給する場合と、メダル搬送手段５の右側に配設され
たメダル取り込み部にメダルを供給する場合とで、同一
構造の案内部材１６を使用してそれぞれメダルの供給方
向を規制することができるため、部品の共通化を図るこ
とができるという利点がある。In the above-described configuration, the medal is supplied to the medal capturing unit provided on the left side of the medal transport unit 5 and the medal is supplied to the medal capturing unit disposed on the right side of the medal transport unit 5. In this case, since the supply direction of medals can be regulated using the guide member 16 having the same structure, there is an advantage that the components can be shared.
【００３１】[0031]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明は、メダル
を使用する複数の遊技機が幅方向に並べられた第１の遊
技機列と、第２の遊技機列とが背中合わせの状態で配設
されてなる遊技場において、上記第１の遊技機列と第２
の遊技機列との接合部に沿って設置されたメダル搬送手
段と、上記第１の遊技機列にメダルを供給するための第
１メダル取り込み部と、第２の遊技機列にメダルを供給
するための第２メダル取り込み部と、後端部に設けられ
た水平軸を支点にして揺動自在に支持された取付基板
と、この取付基板の先端部に設けられて上記メダル搬送
手段により搬送されたメダルを上記第１，第２メダル取
り込み部に案内する案内部材と、この案内部材の案内面
が第１，第２メダル取り込み部の一方側を指向した状態
からその他方側を指向した状態に変位するように上記案
内部材を駆動する駆動手段と、上記取付基板の先端部を
上昇させて上記案内部材をメダル搬送手段の搬送面から
離間させる方向に変位させる変位手段とを備え、上記第
１メダル取り込み部および第２メダル取り込み部に対す
るメダルの非供給時に、上記変位手段によって案内部材
をメダルの搬送面から離間させ、かつ上記第１メダル取
り込み部または第２メダル取り込み部に対するメダルの
供給時に、この供給個所に位置するメダル取り込み部に
案内部材の案内面を指向させるように上記駆動手段によ
って案内部材を駆動した後、上記変位手段によって案内
部材を下降させてメダルの搬送面に接触させるように構
成したため、簡単な構成で上記案内部材の案内方向を自
動的に変化させて必要個所、つまり上記第１メダル取り
込み部または第２取り込み部に対して選択的にメダルを
供給できるとともに、第１の遊技機列に設けられた第１
メダル取り込み部または第２の遊技機列に設けられた第
２メダル取り込み部に対してメダルを供給する必要がな
い場合に、案内部材が取り付けられた取付基板を上方に
揺動変位させる等により、メダル搬送手段によってメダ
ルを上記案内部材に邪魔されることなくスムーズに搬送
することができる。As described above, according to the present invention, the first gaming machine row in which a plurality of gaming machines using medals are arranged in the width direction and the second gaming machine row are back to back. In the game arcade provided, the first gaming machine row and the second
Medal transporting means installed along the junction with the gaming machine row, a first medal loading section for supplying medals to the first gaming machine row, and supplying medals to the second gaming machine row And a second medal take-in section for
Mounting board that is swingably supported on a horizontal axis
When, the first medals are provided conveying Ri by the said medal transporting means to the distal end portion of the mounting substrate, a guide member for guiding the second medal acquisition section, the guide surface of the guide member first, Driving means for driving the guide member so as to be displaced from a state in which one side of the second medal take-in section is oriented to the other side, and a tip end of the mounting board.
Is raised and a displacement means for displacing in a direction away from the conveying surface of the medal transporting means said guide member, said first
For 1st medal taking-in section and 2nd medal taking-in section
When a medal is not supplied, a guide member is provided by the displacement means.
Is separated from the medal carrying surface and the first medal
Of the medal for the insertion section or the second medal loading section
At the time of supply, the medal loading section located at this supply point
The driving means is used to direct the guide surface of the guide member.
After the guide member is driven by the
Lower the member so that it contacts the medal transport surface.
With this configuration, the guide direction of the guide member can be automatically changed with a simple configuration, and medals can be selectively supplied to necessary portions, that is, the first medal capturing portion or the second capturing portion. 1st game machine row
When there is no need to supply medals to the medal capturing unit or the second medal capturing unit provided in the second gaming machine row, the mounting board on which the guide member is mounted is displaced upward by swinging or the like. The medal conveying means can smoothly convey the medals without being disturbed by the guide member.
【図１】本発明の実施形態に係るメダル供給装置の全体
構成を示す正面図である。FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating an overall configuration of a medal supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】上記メダル供給装置の要部構成を示す平面図で
ある。FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a main configuration of the medal supply device.
【図３】上記メダル供給装置の要部構成を示す斜視図で
ある。FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a main configuration of the medal supply device.
【図４】メダル供給位置を変化させた状態を示す斜視図
である。FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where a medal supply position is changed.
【図５】案内部材の取付状態の変形例を示す斜視図であ
る。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modified example of an attached state of a guide member.
２ 遊技機 ４ 遊技機列 ５ 搬送手段 １４ 第１メダル取り込み部 １５ 第２メダル取り込み部 １６ 案内部材 １６ａ，１６ｂ 案内面 １７ 駆動手段１８ 変位手段 １９ 取付基板 ３２ 作動ロッド ３３ コイルばねReference Signs List 2 gaming machine 4 gaming machine row 5 transport means 14 first medal take-in part 15 second medal take-in part 16 guide member 16a, 16b guide surface 17 drive means 18 displacement means 19 mounting board 32 operating rod 33 coil spring
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Claims (1)
に並べられた第１の遊技機列と、第２の遊技機列とが背
中合わせの状態で配設されてなる遊技場において、上記
第１の遊技機列と第２の遊技機列との接合部に沿って設
置されたメダル搬送手段と、上記第１の遊技機列にメダ
ルを供給するための第１メダル取り込み部と、第２の遊
技機列にメダルを供給するための第２メダル取り込み部
と、後端部に設けられた水平軸を支点にして揺動自在に
支持された取付基板と、この取付基板の先端部に設けら
れて上記メダル搬送手段により搬送されたメダルを上記
第１，第２メダル取り込み部に案内する案内部材と、こ
の案内部材の案内面が第１，第２メダル取り込み部の一
方側を指向した状態からその他方側を指向した状態に変
位するように上記案内部材を駆動する駆動手段と、上記
取付基板の先端部を上昇させて上記案内部材をメダル搬
送手段の搬送面から離間させる方向に変位させる変位手
段とを備え、上記第１メダル取り込み部および第２メダ
ル取り込み部に対するメダルの非供給時に、上記変位手
段によって案内部材をメダルの搬送面から離間させ、か
つ上記第１メダル取り込み部または第２メダル取り込み
部に対するメダルの供給時に、この供給個所に位置する
メダル取り込み部に案内部材の案内面を指向させるよう
に上記駆動手段によって案内部材を駆動した後、上記変
位手段によって案内部材を下降させてメダルの搬送面に
接触させるように構成したことを特徴とするメダル供給
装置。In a game arcade in which a first gaming machine row in which a plurality of gaming machines using medals are arranged in a width direction and a second gaming machine row are arranged in a back-to-back state, A medal conveying unit installed along a joint between the first gaming machine row and the second gaming machine row, a first medal taking-in section for supplying medals to the first gaming machine row, A second medal take-in section for supplying medals to the second gaming machine row, and swingable around a horizontal axis provided at a rear end portion as a fulcrum.
A supported mounting board and a tip provided on the mounting board.
Is the medal transporting means said first conveying medals Ri by the, the orientation and guiding member for guiding the second medal acquisition section, the guide surface is first of the guide members, one side of the second medal capturing unit driving means for driving said guide member so as to be displaced from a state to a state in which oriented other side, the
Raising the front end portion of the mounting substrate and a displacement means for displacing in a direction away from the conveying surface of the medal transporting means said guide member, the first medal acquisition section and the second medal
When a medal is not supplied to the
The guide member is separated from the transport surface of the medal by the step,
The first medal capturing unit or the second medal capturing
Is located at this supply point when the medal is supplied to the club
Point the guide surface of the guide member to the medal loading section
After the guide member is driven by the driving means,
The guide member is lowered by the position
A medal supply device, wherein the medal supply device is configured to be brought into contact .
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