JP2000070541A - Outer assembly casing for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a high-performance assembly type outer casing. SOLUTION: This casing has plural face boards 12, 13, 14 and 15 made of resins arranged so as to surround a front face to assemble a game machine and a back board 16 facing the front face, and at least one part of respective face boards 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 has a recessed part 17 on the inner surface. The plural face boards 12-15 are supported so as to be folded on the lateral and vertical sides of the back board 16 and have the fitting structure of mutually fitting them and at the time of assembly, the plural face boards 12-15 are connected with the back board 16 while using connectors 31 so as to be disassembled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a substantially box-shaped outer casing having an open front face for incorporating a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other game machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a slot machine manufacturer,
Conventionally, a woodwork product using a plywood material is used as a housing (outer box). However, logging was regulated to protect nature,
Materials are becoming less available. Further, the conventional housing delivered as a woodwork product requires a large space for storage and transportation. For this reason, there has been a problem that the costs for distribution and storage are high.

[0003]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its object is to provide a stable supply by using a recyclable resin material without being influenced by wood resources. And to reduce costs required for distribution and the like.

Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to freely select a mounting position of a component or the like without the need to remodel a mold despite being made of resin.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an assembled outer casing for a game machine according to the present invention comprises a plurality of resin-made face plates arranged so as to surround a front face in which the game machine is installed, Having an opposing back plate, at least a part of each face plate has a concave portion on the inner surface, and the plurality of face plates are pivotally supported so as to be foldable left and right and up and down of the back plate,
In addition, the plurality of face plates have a fitting structure in which they are fitted to each other at the time of assembling, and have a configuration in which the plurality of face plates and the back plate are disassembly-coupled using a connector at the time of assembly.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An assembling outer casing 10 for a game machine according to the present invention is a substantially box-shaped one having an open front face 11 for incorporating a game machine A.

[0007] The outer casing 10 according to the present invention is a part for mounting the decorative panel of the game machine A on the front face 11 and at the same time storing and attaching the components of the game machine A and the like. For this reason, conventionally, woodwork products to which components and the like can be easily attached by, for example, screwing have been used. However, according to the present invention, a fastening means for coping with screwing or the like is attached to the housing component member, made of resin. The specific configuration of the fastening means will be described at the corresponding location.

The outer casing 10 has a plurality of resin-made face plates 12 arranged so as to surround a front face 11 in which the game machine is to be installed.
Having. Since the outer casing 10 is a hexahedron in many cases, the left and right face plates 12 and 13 and the upper and lower face plates 1
4, 15 and a back plate 16 facing the front. If the front face 11 is triangular or hexagonal, the number of face plates 12 is also 3
Or, it may be substituted according to the number of sides, such as 6. However, if there is an opening surface, the face plate at that location is not required, or a frame-shaped one can be used.

In the illustrated embodiment, there are left and right face plates 12, 13 surrounding a square front 11, and upper and lower face plates 14, 15 and a back plate 16. Each of the face plates 12 to 16 is formed of a synthetic resin plate having a sufficient thickness to withstand the external force normally expected in mounting the game machine.

Of the face plates 12,..., The inner faces of the left face plate 12, the right face plate 13, and the back face plate 16 are formed with hollow portions 17 having a hollow shape. The recesses 17 are used to reduce the weight while maintaining the strength of the thick synthetic resin plates 12. At the same time, the concave portions 17 are used to provide the fastening means to the resin plates 12. In other words, small holes 1 to which screws can be attached
8a also serves as a concave portion 17 for fitting a cookie-like attachment piece 18 provided with a plurality of pieces. The screw used for the small hole 18a is a self-tapping screw or the like.

In the illustrated example, the convex portions 19 are formed in a grid pattern on substantially the entire inner surfaces of the left face plate 12 and the right face plate 13, and the convex portions 1 are formed.
The space between the holes 9 is the recess 17. The structure including the concave portions 17 and the convex portions 19 can be formed by molding a resin, cutting a disc-shaped material, or the like. Although the fastening means is not provided on the upper surface plate 14 and the lower surface plate 15, it is also possible to provide them.

The plurality of face plates 12 are pivotally supported so as to be foldable right and left and up and down of a back plate 16. In the case of the present invention, the left, right and upper and lower face plates 12, 13, 14, 15 are pivotally supported so as to be overlapped with the back plate 16 so as to be foldable. There are various methods of supporting, but it is necessary to set the supporting position in consideration of the thickness of the overlapping face plates 12.

In the illustrated example, the back plate 16 has sleeve portions 21 and 22 protruding forward and left and right, and left and right face plates 12 and 13.
Are supported by the vertical support shafts 23 at the distal ends of the sleeve portions 21 and 22, and the upper and lower face plates 14 and 15 are supported by the horizontal support shafts 24 above and below the sleeve portions 21 and 22. Left and right face plates 12, 13
Is vertically long and has two vertical support shafts 23, 23, 2 on one side.
3 and 23, and the pivot point is folded when folded.
Upper and lower plates 14, 15 inside the left and right face plates 12, 13.
Set as far away as possible from the front of the rear panel as far as it can fit.

The pivots of the upper and lower face plates 14 and 15 are set more inward, that is, just in the middle between the left and right face plate pivots and the front of the rear plate. When the upper and lower face plates 14 and 15 are deployed,
A receiving portion 25 projecting from the lower plate front side on the back plate 16;
Braids 26, 26 'supported by 25' can be provided. See FIG. As a result, an external force can be borne, so that the upper and lower horizontal support shafts 24, 24 need only be small bolts.

Further, the sleeves 21, 21 of the back plate 16,
Projection 2 that fits with left and right face plates 12 and 13
The portion 7 and the recess 28 are supported by the vertical support shaft 23. See FIG. In addition, each inner corner is formed as a substantially circular shaped portion so that the left and right face plates 12 and 13 can be folded only inward without generating a gap between the face plates during assembly. This shaping unit is indicated by reference numeral 29. Similarly, the shaping portion 29 is also formed at the inner corners of the upper and lower face plates 14 and 15. See FIG.

The plurality of face plates 12 are fitted to each other by a fitting structure to make the structure sufficiently strong. Further, the reinforcing frame 30 can be interposed in the assembled housing body. The reinforcing frame 30 is integrated with any one of the plurality of face plates 12, and the respective face plates 12 and the reinforcing frame 30 are removably connected to each other using a connector 31 such as a set screw. Since the outer casing has sleeves and the like and has high overall strength, it may not be used with the reinforcing frame 30.

The illustrated reinforcing frame 30 has a back plate 16 on one side.
And a rigid frame having a substantially L-shaped cross-section, which is fixed to the left and right face plates 12 and 13 on the other side, so as to surround the left and right face plates 12 and 13 from outside. It is assembled disassembly by using 31. There are two sets of left and right vertical reinforcing frames, each having the same structure, and the other is indicated by the same reference numeral with a dash. The lateral reinforcing frames are also on the upper and lower left and right sides, and these are upper and lower face plates 14 and 15.
And the left face plate 12, and the upper and lower face plates 14, 15 and the right face plate 13.
And reinforced. The lateral reinforcing frames are shown as 32, 32 '.

These reinforcing frames 30 to 32 'can be formed by, for example, a metal band. Reinforcement frame 30 made of metal strap
32 'are recessed portions 33, 3 in which it fits snugly.
3 ', 34, 34'. See FIGS.
Each of the reinforcing frames 30 to 32 'has a small hole in a main part, and the connector 31 is screwed into the small hole to be integrated with the main body.

In order to improve the rigidity by assembling the plurality of face plates 12 to 16 in a fitted state, a fitting structure comprising a projecting portion and a concave groove which can be fitted to each other is provided. The fitting structure can be provided to the extent possible as much as possible at the end that comes into contact when each of the face plates 12 to 16 is assembled into a box shape. Receiving parts 25, 25 'provided between the back plate 16 and the upper and lower face plates 14, 15 and the braces 26, 26'.
Is a part of this fitting structure. Further left and right face plate 1
Protrusions 35 are provided above and below 2, 13 and concave grooves 36 are provided therein.
The upper and lower face plates 14 and 15 are fitted together.

In addition to the above, an intermediate plate 37 usable as a shelf plate or the like can be incorporated. The intermediate plate 37 can be set horizontally or vertically so as to partition the outer casing 10. If the intermediate plate 37 is fixed using the internal structure of the outer casing 10, it is convenient because the number of members does not need to be increased. In the case of illustration, a cutout 38 that fits into the above-mentioned convex portion 19 and a protruding side 39 that fits into the concave portion 17 are alternately provided on three sides excluding the front surface of the intermediate plate 37 that is divided horizontally. It is preferable to provide a handle portion 40 at an appropriate position of the outer casing 10.
In addition, other necessary openings and irregularities can be provided as appropriate.

The outer casing 1 according to the present invention thus configured
In order to assemble 0, the back plate 16 is centered,
Bottom, left, right top plate 14, bottom plate 15 and left plate 1
2. The right face plate 13 is pivotally supported using the support shafts 23 to 23 and 24 to 24. Since the components, accessories and the like of the game machine A are housed in the outer casing 10, mounting pieces 18 are provided in the concave portions 17 of the left and right face plates 12 and 13 and the rear plate 16 at locations required for their attachment. Are adhered, for example. When the intermediate plate 37 is used, the intermediate plate 37 is placed at a desired position.
Make sure that can be fitted.

Next, the whole is assembled in a box shape. The necessary intermediate plate 37 is also incorporated between them. Combinations are made after the concave and convex fitting of each part, and the left and right face plates 12 and 13 and the upper and lower face plates 1
4, 15 and the necessary reinforcing plates 30, 30 ', 32, 32' are applied to the small holes provided at predetermined positions of the back plate 16,
The set screw as the connector 31 is screwed in and tightened.

The components of the game machine A and the like are assembled into the outer casing 10 assembled as described above by means such as screwing, and a single game machine having the outer casing 10 as a case is completed. The front facing board B of the game machine A is attached to the front edge of the outer casing 10 in an openable / closable manner using, for example, a hinge 41. The overall strength is also improved by the combination structure with the game machine A.

[0024]

Since the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, by using a recyclable resin material, stable supply becomes possible, and the components of the game machine are connected to a wooden outer casing. In almost the same way as in the case, it can be freely mounted and the addition and removal of shelves etc. is free, so even if the mounting location of the game machine component etc. is changed, it can respond without the need for mold modification, and each face plate is It is panel-shaped and can be folded and assembled on the back plate so that it can be folded and assembled with one touch, and because it is folded and folded, less storage space is required, cost is reduced, and Since only the required quantity can be taken out and assembled, waste can be minimized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of an assembled outer casing for a game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same completed state.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a fitting structure portion including a receiving portion and a hand. (B) Sectional drawing which shows the relationship between a left side plate and an upper surface similarly.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the overlapping of the left face plate, the back face plate, and the top face plate due to folding.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an outer casing combined with the game machine.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A front face for incorporating a game machine is opened.
A substantially box-shaped outer casing having a plurality of resin face plates arranged so as to surround a front in which the game machine is incorporated, and a back plate facing the front, wherein at least one of the face plates is provided. The part has a concave portion on the inner surface, the plurality of face plates are pivotally supported so as to be foldable left and right and up and down of the back plate, and the plurality of face plates have a fitting structure that fits together at the time of assembly, An assembling outer casing for a game machine, wherein a plurality of face plates and a rear plate are disassembled by a connector during assembly. 2. The back plate has left and right sleeve portions projecting forward, left and right face plates are pivotally supported at the tip of each sleeve portion, and upper and lower face plates are pivotally supported up and down of the sleeve portions. The assembled outer casing for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the upper and lower face plates are folded inside and overlap with the left and right face plates. 3. The face plate is made of a thick synthetic resin plate, and a recessed portion is formed in a part thereof, and the recess also serves as a portion for fitting a mounting piece provided with a small hole to which a screw can be mounted. Item 3. An assembled outer casing for a game machine according to Item 1. 4. The intermediate plate according to claim 3, further comprising an intermediate plate that can be set horizontally or vertically so as to partition the inside, and a protruding edge that fits into the concave portion is provided on a side of the intermediate plate except for a front surface or two left and right sides. Assembled outer casing for game machines. 5. A substantially L-shaped cross section in which the plurality of face plates and the back plate are reinforced by a reinforcing frame, and the reinforcing frame is fixed to the back plate on one side and fixed to the left and right face plates on the other side. 2. The assembled outer casing for a game machine according to claim 1, comprising a rigid frame, which is disassembly-coupled with a connector so as to surround the left and right face plates from outside.