JP2001145763A - Locking system of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a locking system of a game machine, which is capable of taking strict security measure similar to that in the close hours also in the open hours in a locking device of a front frame arranged in a game machine and excellent in convenience and handling efficiency. SOLUTION: This locking system of a game machine 200 having a locking device 300 for opening and closing a front frame 220 by a hook 340 includes a lock device 1000 for inhibiting the hook of the locking device 300 from separating to open the front frame 220, and the locking device 300 is always locked by the lock device 100 and locking is released at need.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a locking system for taking security measures in a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine, and more particularly to a lock device for further locking a locking device provided on a front frame of the game machine. The present invention relates to a locking system provided.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is provided with a front frame which is opened when, for example, checking the inside of the gaming machine body. The front frame is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, and is usually provided with a locking device so as not to be opened carelessly. When opening the front frame, the front frame can be opened from the outer frame by an unlocking operation of inserting a key into the keyhole.

In such a conventional gaming machine, the front frame can be opened at any time by using a key. Therefore, for example, it is impossible to take measures such as opening the front frame with a duplicate key, sneaking into the store, e.g., closing the store at midnight or closing day after the store closes, replacing the ROM of the main board, or modifying the main board itself. Did not. Therefore,
In order to prevent such fraud, various security measures have conventionally been taken.

[0004] For example, the present applicant has disclosed in
Japanese Patent Application Publication No. JP-A-2005-115139 proposes a locking system in which a front frame locking device is arranged in a locking device of a game machine, and the front frame locking device is centrally managed. In this system, a lock device for engaging and disengaging a hook arranged on a front frame with a fixing piece arranged on an outer frame by operating a key, and a front frame lock for preventing the hook of the locking device from disengaging. A device is provided. That is, this is a double lock security system in which the locking device cannot be unlocked unless the lock by the front frame lock device is released. Then, locking and unlocking by the front frame lock device are performed by the administrator by centralized control in the main box. In this way, the administrator can lock the locking device with the front frame lock device all at once before returning home and unlock all the locks with the front frame lock device at the same time before the store opening time, preventing fraudulent acts at closing the store. I was

[0005]

Recently, however, there has been a case where not only sneaking in at the time of closing the store, but also stealing the eyes of the administrator at the time of opening the store and performing an illegal act on the gaming machine. Therefore, even when the store is opened, the same strict security measures as when the store is closed have been required. However, JP-A-11-
By using the system disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 57174, the front frame lock device is used even when the store is opened, and even if it is desired to open the front frame of only a specific game machine due to a failure or inspection, the front frame lock of a plurality of game machines is required. The devices are released all at once by centralized control. For this reason, for example, during inspection of a specific gaming machine, there is a concern that a store clerk may steal an eye and behave fraudulently on another gaming machine.

In recent years, the inside of a gaming machine has become extremely complicated due to the arrangement of various devices and transport pipes. Therefore, at present, there is not enough space to add a device inside the gaming machine for security measures. Therefore, a device to be added is demanded in consideration of ease of attachment inside the gaming machine.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to take strict security measures even when a store is opened for a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine, and It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine locking system with improved attachment to the inside.

[0008]

In consideration of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention employs the following means.

That is, in the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing the front frame with a hook, wherein the lock for preventing the hook of the locking device from being released to open the front frame. The lock device is always locked by a lock device and unlocked as needed.

In this means, the locking device is locked by the lock device regardless of whether the game machine is closed or opened, so that even if the front frame is opened, the hook is always prevented from being detached. Has been maintained. Then, only when necessary, the locking device is released and the front frame is opened, so that processing such as failure or inspection can be performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing the front frame with a hook, wherein the locking device prevents the hook of the locking device from being released to open the front frame. A lock is restored after the lock to the locking device by the lock device is released.

In this means, the unlocked state is not maintained for a predetermined time or more and is always returned to the locked state.
High security against fraud is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing the front frame with a hook, wherein the lock for preventing the hook of the locking device from being released to open the front frame. With the device, when trying to close the open front frame, the locking device retracts to a position that does not prevent the hook from engaging.

With this means, when the front frame is to be closed, the hook cannot be engaged if the locking device is in the locked position. It is possible and the front frame is closed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing the front frame with a hook, wherein the hook of the locking device is prevented from coming off to open the front frame. A lock device for locking, the lock device includes a lock piece disposed at a lock position for preventing the hook from being disengaged, a drive unit for moving the lock piece to the unlock position, and a lock piece on the lock position side. When the front frame is opened and the lock piece is in the lock position, the lock piece retreats to the unlock position by the contact of the hook when the front frame is closed. And

According to this means, the lock piece is always located at the lock position where the detachment of the hook is prevented, so that the lock cannot be opened even if an attempt is made to open the front frame. And
When the lock piece is moved to the unlock position by the drive unit, the hook can be released, and the front frame is opened as necessary. Also, when the lock piece is in the lock position when trying to close the open front frame,
The closing action causes the hook to abut the lock piece. Due to this impact, the lock piece temporarily retreats to the lock position side, so that the hook is engaged. Then, the lock piece is quickly returned to the lock position side by the urging means, so that the hook is locked by the lock piece.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine locking system according to the fourth aspect, the drive unit includes an electromagnetic solenoid and a shaft driven by the electromagnetic solenoid, and the lock piece is interlocked with the shaft. It is characterized by being driven.

In this means, the shaft is retracted by the magnetization of the electromagnetic solenoid, and returned by demagnetization. Then, the lock piece is driven from the lock position to the unlock position in direct linkage with the operation of the shaft portion.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing the front frame by a hook operated by vertically moving a rod, wherein the hook of the locking device is used to open the front frame. The lock device is provided with a locking device for preventing the locking device from being disengaged, and the locking device locks the locking device by preventing displacement of the rod.

In this means, in order to release the hook when the front frame is opened, a rod which moves up and down by the unlocking operation of the locking device is used. In this way, the locking device is locked.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the game machine locking system according to the sixth aspect, the lock device is attached to the lock device.

According to this means, when the gaming machine is replaced, it is possible to remove or attach the locking device attached to the locking device.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the locking system for a game machine according to the sixth aspect, the locking device is connected to the locking device by a connecting member and is disposed separately from the locking device.

According to this means, when there is no space suitable for disposing the lock device near the locking device, the lock device can be disposed at an arbitrary position by connecting the lock device with the connecting member.

According to a ninth aspect, in the game machine locking system according to the eighth aspect, the connecting member is a wire.

In this means, the use of the wire facilitates the connection operation between the locking device and the connection member and the adjustment of the positional relationship.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the locking system for a game machine according to any one of the sixth to ninth aspects, the lock device includes a transmission member interlocking with the rod and a displacement of the transmission member. A lock piece is provided at a lock position, and a drive unit for moving the lock piece to an unlock position is provided.

In this means, since the lock piece is always in the lock position and prevents the displacement of the transmission member, the displacement of the rod linked to the transmission member is also prevented. Then, when it is desired to release the lock as required, the drive unit moves the lock piece to the unlock position, and enables the transmission member to be displaced, thereby enabling the rod to be displaced.

In the eleventh aspect, in the game machine locking system according to the tenth aspect, the drive unit includes an electromagnetic solenoid and a shaft driven by the electromagnetic solenoid, and the lock piece is interlocked with the shaft. And is urged toward the lock position by urging means mounted on the shaft.

In this means, the shaft is retracted by the magnetization of the electromagnetic solenoid, and is returned by demagnetization. Then, the lock piece is driven from the locked position to the unlocked position in conjunction with the shaft portion. Further, the lock piece is promptly returned to the lock position by the urging means.

A locking system according to claim 12, further comprising a locking device for opening and closing the front frame with a hook, wherein the locking device prevents the hook of the locking device from being released for opening the front frame. A remote operation unit for transmitting a signal for unlocking or locking the lock device, a reception unit for receiving a signal of the remote operation unit, a detection unit for detecting a signal received by the reception unit, and a detection unit And a control unit that outputs a signal for driving the lock device by the output of the control unit, and an arbitrary lock device is driven by remote operation.

In this means, a signal is transmitted from the remote operation unit, and the lock of an arbitrary lock device is unlocked or locked via the reception unit, the detection unit, and the control unit.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine locking system according to the twelfth aspect, the remote operation section transmits a unique identification signal simultaneously with a signal for unlocking or locking the lock device, The locking device is driven only when a signal is detected by the detection unit.

In this means, since the identification signal unique to the remote operation unit is set, the lock device cannot be driven only by inputting the same unlock signal, so that the security against improper operation is improved. You.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine locking system according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, the locking device is driven for every arbitrary number.

According to this means, one to a plurality of locking devices are simultaneously driven in accordance with the convenience of the manager, and the locking or unlocking of the locking device is performed.

[0037]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment (1) of a locking system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
Is a perspective view of a gaming machine provided with the locking system of Embodiment (1), FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a locking device and a locking device of Embodiment (1), and FIG. 3 is a locking device of Embodiment (1). 4 to 9 are explanatory views showing the operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1). Note that the gaming machine includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like.

The locking system according to the embodiment (1) includes a locking device 300 for opening and closing the front frame 220 of the gaming machine 200 with a hook 340, and a hook 340 of the locking device 300.
Is provided with a lock device 100 for preventing the front frame 220 from being released for opening.

The front frame 220 of the gaming machine 200 has a hinge 22
1 is attached to the outer frame 210 so as to open and close, and a locking device 300 is provided inside the front frame 220 on the opening and closing side.
However, a keyhole 241 is provided on the outside. A key (not shown) for opening the glass frame 230 or the front frame 220 is inserted into the key hole 241, and the locking / unlocking operation of the locking device 300 is performed.

The locking device 300 has a hook 340 on the front frame 220 side which is operated by locking and unlocking the above-mentioned key. The hook 340 is engaged with and disengaged from the fixing piece 212 provided on the outer frame 210. Then, the front frame 220 is closed and opened. The hook 340 and the fixing piece 212 are provided at two places in the vertical direction, and the lock device 100 is disposed on the outer frame 210 near the fixing piece 212 located below.

As shown in FIG. 2, the locking device 300 has a frame 310 disposed on the front frame 220, and a cylinder having the above-described keyhole 241 is provided substantially in the middle of the frame 310. A lock 240 is attached. Cylinder lock 240
Is provided with a cam 244 having an operation piece 243. Further, a rod 32 having a locking piece 321 locked to the operation piece 243 is provided on the frame 310.
Numeral 0 is vertically movable (in the direction of arrows gh).
The rod 320 is constantly urged downward by a spring 330. When the cam 244 is rotated by the operation of a key (not shown) inserted into the key hole 241 of the cylinder lock 240, the operation piece 243 is
By pushing up, the rod 320 is moved upward against the urging force of the spring 330.

The hooks 340 are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the rod 320. In addition, it is rotatably mounted via a shaft 342 and the bent piece 346 of the frame body 310.
Is rotatably supported via a shaft 343. When the front frame 220 is closed, the lock groove 341 provided on the hook 340 is locked at a position below the fixing piece 212. When the rod 320 is raised by the operation of the key, the hook 340 is interlocked therewith.
The support end 344 on the side of the shaft 342 is lifted, but the hook 340 is connected to the frame 310 (the bent piece 34) via the shaft 343.
6), the working end 34 of the hook 340
5 rotates in the direction of arrow a. Thereby, the lock groove 3
41 is detached from the fixing piece 212, and as shown in FIG.
20 is released from the outer frame 210.

The locking device 100 includes the hook 340 described above.
Has a lock piece 102 arranged at a lock position 121 for preventing the release of the lock piece 102. The lock piece 102 is always located below the working end 345 of the hook 340 and
40 is prevented from rotating. And this lock piece 102
Is moved to the unlock position 1 by the drive unit 110 as necessary.
22 to allow the hook 340 to be released.

The drive section 110 has an electromagnetic solenoid 115 and a shaft section 116, and is fixed to the outer frame 210 by the support plate 101. An iron core or the like is applied to the shaft 115. When a pulse signal for magnetizing is input to the electromagnetic solenoid 115, the shaft portion 116 is retracted, and returns to the original position when a pulse signal for demagnetizing is input. The lock piece 102 is provided with a movable member 111
Are provided so as to interlock with the shaft portion 116 via the. At this time, the lock piece 102 moves along the groove 120 provided in the drive unit 110.

The movable member 111 has a substantially L-shape.
The lock piece 102 is attached to the horizontal part 112, and the shaft part 116 is attached to the vertical part 113. At this time, the inner diameter of the mounting hole 114 provided near the center of the vertical
It is slightly larger than the outside diameter. Shaft 116
Is fixed to the mounting hole 114 from the outside by a screw 118 via a washer 117 which is arranged inside the movable member 111 and has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the mounting hole 114. A spring is wrapped around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 116 between the vertical portion 113 and the electromagnetic solenoid 115 as a biasing means 119. With this configuration, the movable member 111 is moved as the electromagnetic solenoid 115 retracts the shaft 116, and only the movable member 111 is guided by the shaft 116 as the electromagnetic solenoid 115 side, that is, the unlock position 122.
It can also be moved to the side.

Therefore, the lock piece 102 is interlocked in accordance with the movement of the shaft portion 116 and is also fluctuated by the movement of the movable member 111 alone. Since this movement is extremely simple, it is characterized in that it is configured with a small number of parts and is compact. Therefore, even if it is arranged inside the gaming machine 200, it can be attached without occupying a large space.

The locking device 100 configured as described above
4 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, FIG. 4 shows the hook 34 of the locking device 300.
0 indicates a state in which the lock device 100 is locked. When the front frame 220 is closed, the lock groove 341 is located below the fixing piece 212, and the hook 340 is locked by the fixing piece 212. At the same time, since the lock piece 102 is in the lock position 121, the hook 340
Is in a locked state in which the movement is prevented by being sandwiched between the fixing piece 212 and the lock piece 102. Therefore, for example, even if a key is inserted into the cylinder lock 240 of the locking device 300 and the rod 320 is moved upward, the front frame 220 cannot be opened because the movement of the hook 340 is prevented.

Next, FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lock piece 102 of the lock device 100 moves to the unlock position 122.
When a signal for unlocking the locking device 300 (hereinafter, referred to as an unlock signal) is input to the driving unit 110 as a pulse electric signal, the electromagnetic solenoid 115
Is magnetized, so that the shaft portion 1 is opposed to the urging force of the spring 119.
16 is drawn in the direction of arrow c. At this time, the shaft 116
Is locked to the movable member 111 via the washer 117, the movable member 111 also moves in the direction of arrow c. Since the movable member 111 is provided with the support piece 103 and the lock piece 102, the lock piece 102 finally moves in the direction of the arrow c and reaches the lock release position 122.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, when the lock piece 102 is at the unlock position 122 and the hook 340 is released,
Indicates a state in which is opened. When the lock piece 102 of the lock device 100 is in the unlock position 122, the locking device 30
When 0 is operated, the rod 320 moves up in the direction of arrow g. At this time, the hook 340 is connected to the rod 3 by the shaft 342.
20 and at the same time, the hook 340 is connected to the shaft 3
43 also allows the bent piece 346 which does not move to be rotatably fixed. Therefore, as the support end 344 moves upward, the working end 345 is turned in the direction of arrow a. As a result, the hook 340 is fixed to the fixing piece 212.
And the front frame 220 can be opened.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which the lock piece 102 has returned to the lock position 121 with the front frame 220 opened. The electromagnetic solenoid 115 is set to receive a lock signal for demagnetization when an arbitrary time has elapsed after receiving the lock release signal. Therefore, the lock piece 102 of the lock device 100 automatically moves in the direction of the arrow d after an arbitrary time and returns to the lock position 121. If the operation of opening the front frame 220 as shown in FIG. 6 is not performed within the above-mentioned arbitrary time, the hook 340 automatically returns to the original locked state. On the other hand, if the front frame 220 is opened and not closed again within an arbitrary time, the lock piece 102 remains open.
Will return to the locked position. Note that, in the embodiment (1), the arbitrary time is set to 6 seconds, but is set as appropriate for the convenience of the administrator.

Next, referring to FIG. 8, by closing the front frame 220,
The state where the lock piece 102 is retracted to the lock release position 122 side is shown. As described above, when the lock piece 102 is returned to the lock position 121 and the opened front frame 220 is closed, the working end 345 of the hook 340 becomes
Abut. At this time, the movable member 111 to which the lock piece 102 is attached moves to the lock release position 122 using the shaft portion 116 as a guide while resisting the urging means 119. This position does not always reach the lock release position 122, but is a temporary change position 123, and changes due to an impact at the time of contact.

Next, FIG. 9 shows a state in which the hook 340 is locked again by the closing operation of the front frame 220. If the operation of closing the front frame is continued while the lock piece 102 is at the change position 123, the rotation of the hook 340 ends, and the hook 340 returns to the state of being engaged with the fixing piece 212 again. Then, the lock piece 102 is also returned to the lock position 121 in the direction of the arrow d by the urging means 119, and the locking of the hook 340 by the lock device 100 is completed.

As described above, the operation of the locking system of the embodiment (1) can be summarized as follows. The gaming machine 200 is always locked by the locking device 100 regardless of whether the store is closed or opened. Even if an unauthorized unlocking operation is attempted on the device 300, the front frame 220 cannot be opened. Then, when it is desired to open the front frame 220 of the gaming machine 200, the lock release signal is input to the lock device 100 to release the lock on the lock device 300.
However, since this lock release is set so as to return to the lock again after the elapse of an arbitrary time, the front frame 22 can be released within the arbitrary time.
If 0 is not released, the locking device 300 is locked without giving a lock instruction. On the other hand, the front frame 2
If the locking device 300 returns to the locked state before the lock 20 is opened and closed, the hook 340 can be engaged again to return to the locked state by the operation of closing the front frame. There is no need to add a lock instruction. As described above, the locking device 300 is locked by the lock device 100 not only when the store is closed but also when the store is opened,
It is possible to provide a system that enhances security against wrongdoing and considers the convenience of the administrator. Furthermore, the lock device 100 is downsized so that it does not occupy a large occupied space inside the gaming machine 200 and is easy to install.

Although not described in the operation of FIGS. 4 to 9, in the embodiment (1), an electric signal for locking (hereinafter, referred to as a lock signal) can be arbitrarily input to the drive unit 110. It is also configured as follows. The lock signal is a signal for demagnetizing the electromagnetic solenoid 115 when the lock piece 102 is at the lock release position 122. That is, in the embodiment (1), within the time held at the lock release position 122 set to 6 seconds,
It is used when it is desired to return the lock piece 102 to the lock position.

Further, as a method of retracting the lock piece 102 to the lock position 121 side by the operation of closing the front frame 220, the fluctuation due to the contact of the hook 340 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this method. A sensor for detecting the closing operation of the front frame may be arranged to operate the lock piece 102.

Further, in the embodiment (1), the lock device 100 is arranged on the lower fixed piece 212, but may be arranged on the upper fixed piece 212. However, in that case, it is desirable to cover the lock device 100 with a guard piece or the like so as to open the upper curtain plate and prevent unauthorized operation by hand.

Next, with respect to the embodiment (2) of the present invention,
Description will be given based on the drawings. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a locking device and a locking device of the locking system according to the embodiment (2), and FIG.
1 is a perspective view of a lock device according to the embodiment (2), FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a stopper mechanism according to the embodiment (2), and FIGS.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (2). The locking system of the embodiment (2) is different from the embodiment (1) in the structure of the locking device and the locking device, but the same reference numerals are given to other similar descriptions, and the detailed description is omitted. Omitted.

The locking device 300a includes a frame 3 attached to the front frame 220 with screws 222 as in the first embodiment.
It has ten. Since the hook 340a is configured to be located above the fixing piece 212, the lock groove 341 is formed.
And the operation at the time of engagement and disengagement of the hook 340a are slightly different from those of the embodiment (1). The hooks 340a are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the rod 320a and operate integrally. That is, when the unlocking operation is performed by the key inserted into the cylinder lock 240, the operation piece 243 is moved to the rod 320a.
The rod 320a moves upward against the urging force of the spring 330, and the hook 340a also moves upward at the same time. During this time, the front frame 22
When 0 is subtracted, the fixing piece 212 can be opened without being hindered.

The locking device 100a is connected to the rod 3 described above.
If the upward displacement of 20a can be prevented, the locking device 300
It may be attached to any position of a. In FIG. 10, the frame 31
It is attached to the center lower part of the zero bent piece 346. The lock device 100a includes a transmission member 131 and a lock piece 1
40, one end 132 of the transmission member 131 is fixed to the rod 320a, and the transmission member 131 is
It is linked to a. And the transmission member 13
The other end 133 of 1 is configured to be prevented from moving by the locking piece 140. That is, the transmission member 13
When the lock piece 140 is in the lock position 141, its displacement is prevented, and when the lock piece 140 is
When at 42, displacement is possible. Therefore, the lock piece 1
By moving the 40 from the lock position 141 to the unlock position 142 by the drive unit 134, the transmission member 131 can be displaced, and the rod 320a can be moved upward.

The transmission member 131 is arranged between one side surface of the drive unit 134 and an auxiliary member 139 fixed to the drive unit 134, and is held so as to be able to move up and down. FIG.
As shown in (1), the transmission member 131 is a plate-shaped member having a bent portion, and is disposed vertically along the driving portion 134. Then, the bent one end 132 is
, And the other end 133 bent separately from this abuts against the lock piece 140 and is compactly arranged as a whole. Note that the configuration of the transmission member 131 is not limited to this, and may be configured by a plurality of components or may have another shape.

The driving section 134 includes a screw 1
A shaft 135 attached at 44, an electromagnetic solenoid 137 that magnetizes and pulls the shaft 135 in response to a lock release signal, and an urging means mounted on the shaft 135 to urge the lock piece 140 to the lock position 141 side. 138. An iron core or the like is applied to the shaft 135, and a spring is applied to the urging means 138. The drive unit 134 itself is fixed to the outside of the bent piece 346 by the support member 136.

The drive unit 134 of the embodiment (2) has a built-in stopper mechanism 160 for preventing the transmission member 131 from being displaced when the lock release signal is not instructed. As shown in FIG. 12, the stopper mechanism 160 is configured at a portion sandwiched between the drive unit 134 and the auxiliary member 139, and is screwed to the stopper pin 161 and the transmission member 131 provided on the drive unit 134 side. The leaf spring 162 and the driving unit 13
The floating pendulum 163 biased to the fourth side and the lock piece 140
A sliding portion 143 that is bent integrally from the first portion and disposed between the driving portion 134 and the transmission member 131;
43, and a projection 164 provided on the projection 43. When the lock piece 140 is in the lock position 141, the transmission member 131
Is attempted upward (in the direction of arrow g), the distal end of the floating pendulum 163 hits the stopper pin 161 and cannot be displaced. And the lock piece 14
When 0 moves to the unlock position 142, the protrusion 164
And pushes the floating pendulum 163 to the auxiliary member 139 side. As a result, the tip of the floating pendulum 163 is disengaged from the stopper pin 161 and can be quickly displaced when the transmission member 131 is pulled upward (in the direction of the arrow g). For this reason, for example, even if the upper curtain plate of the gaming machine 200 is opened and the rod 320a or the hook 340a is lifted, the lock piece 140 is moved to the unlock position 14.
The transmission member 131 does not move until the number reaches 2, so that the misconduct can be prevented. The stopper mechanism may be detached as necessary, and may be configured to restrict the movement of the transmission member 131 only by the presence or absence of the lock piece 140, for example. In that case, the transmission member 13
It is desirable to take measures such as covering with a guard piece or the like so as not to operate the rod 1, the rod 320a, and the like by hand.

The frame 310 of the locking device 300a can be attached and detached with the locking device 100a attached. Therefore, when replacing the gaming machine 200, the locking device 300a and the locking device 100a can be integrally removed and attached to the new gaming machine as it is.
As a result, the locking device 300a and the locking device 100a can be reused, and these devices can be effectively used.
The work of attaching the lock device 100a can be omitted each time replacement is performed, and the work can be simplified. In addition, the locking device 100
Since a is directly connected to the rod 320a by the transmission member 131, the trouble of position adjustment and the like is eliminated.

Next, the operation of the lock device 100a will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, FIG. 13 shows a state where the hook 340a is locked by the lock device 100a. Front frame 2
When the lock 20 is closed, the lock groove 341 is located above the fixing piece 212, and the hook 340 a is
In a locked state. At the same time, the lock piece 140
Are in the lock position 141 and prevent the transmission member 131 from being displaced. Therefore, even if the key is inserted into the cylinder lock 240 of the locking device 300a and an attempt is made to raise the rod 320a, since the stopper mechanism 160 is working,
The lifting of the rod 320a linked to the transmission member 131 is prevented, and the front frame 220 cannot be opened.

Next, FIG. 14 shows a state in which the lock piece 140 of the lock device 100a moves to the lock release position 142. The drive unit 1 outputs the lock release signal as a pulse electric signal.
When input to 34, the electromagnetic solenoid 137 is magnetized, so that the shaft 135 is retracted against the urging force of the spring 138. Then, the lock piece 140 attached to the shaft portion 135 rises in the direction of arrow g, and the lock release position 1
Move to 42. As a result, the stopper mechanism 160 comes off.

Next, FIG. 15 shows a state in which the transmission member 131 is displaced in conjunction with the movement of the rod 320a. When the lock piece 140 of the lock device 100a is in the unlock position 142, the displacement of the transmission member 131 is not prevented.
Can be raised in the direction of arrow g. This allows
Since the lock groove 341 of the hook 340a is disengaged from the fixing piece 212, the lock groove 341 can be released by performing an operation of pulling the front frame 220 during this time.

The lock device 100a operating as described above
Is set to return to the lock position 141 after an elapse of an arbitrary time after moving to the lock release position 142 as in the lock device 100 of the embodiment (1), or the closing operation of the front frame 220 is performed. A configuration may be adopted in which the lock piece is temporarily retracted to the unlock position by attaching a sensor or the like for detection, so that the security against fraud may be further improved. As for the movement of the hook, rotation may be used as in the embodiment (1). Further, when the movement of the rod for releasing the hook is other than upward, the direction of the movement may be changed. It is desirable to configure the movement of the locking device according to:

Next, an embodiment (3) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the locking device and the locking device according to the embodiment (3). Embodiment (3)
Is different from the embodiment (2) only in the method of mounting the lock device 100a. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to other similar descriptions, and detailed description is omitted.

In the embodiment (3), when there is not enough space to attach the lock device 100a inside the gaming machine 200, the lock device 100a is mounted at a sufficient position and connected by the connecting member 150. By doing so, the locking device functions as in the embodiment (2).

The lock device 100a is attached to an arbitrary position 213 with a screw 214 or the like.
One end of the connecting member 150 is fixed to the transmitting member 131. The other end of the connecting member 150 is connected to the hook 340a.
Fixed to If the lock piece 140 does not move to the lock release position 142, the transmission member 131 cannot be displaced, so that the operation of the hook 340a via the connecting member 150 is also prevented. As a result, the upward movement of the rod 320a is prevented, so that even if the locking device 100a is unlocked, the front frame 220 cannot be opened. At this time, in order for the connecting member 150 to function effectively, it is necessary to consider the tension and the angle at the time of arrangement. Further, the fixing position of one end of the connecting member 150 is not limited to the hook 340a, and may be configured to be fixed to the rod 320a.

As the connecting member 150, a wire is used. The work of connecting the wires and the adjustment of the length are easy. However, other members may be used as long as they have the same function.

In the embodiments (2) and (3), the structure using the transmission member interlocking with the rod has been described as the lock device 100a for preventing the rod from moving up and down. However, the configuration for preventing the rod from moving up and down is not limited to this. For example, a lock hole may be provided in the rod 320a, and a pin provided in the lock device 100a may be inserted into or removed from the fit hole to unlock or lock. Further, a lock piece may be arranged at a position facing the end of the rod so that, when locked, the rod directly contacts the lock piece to prevent movement. Further, the lock piece may be moved by using a motor instead of the electromagnetic solenoid of the drive unit.

Next, an embodiment (4) of the locking system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Embodiment (4) is an example in which a gaming machine in which a locking device and a locking device are arranged is driven by remote control for each arbitrary number. FIG.
Is a conceptual diagram of the embodiment (4), and FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the operation of the embodiment (4).

In the locking system shown in FIG. 17, the locking device (not shown) and the lock device 100 described in the embodiment (1) are provided in each of the gaming machines 200. Embodiment (4) shows an example in which 24 gaming machines 200 are arranged in one row (the number of machines can be set arbitrarily) and two gaming machines 200 are arranged back to back to form one installation island. At the end of this one installation island, two receiving units 500,
500, two detection units 600, 600, and one control unit 700. That is, the receiving section 500 and the detecting section 600 are provided corresponding to one row, respectively, and the control section 700 is provided corresponding to one installation island (two rows). The remote operation unit 400 wirelessly transmits a signal 401 for driving the lock device 100 to the receiving unit 500. There are three types of signals, an unlock signal 4011 for unlocking the lock device 100, a lock signal 4012 for locking, and an identification signal 4013. Normally, since the lock device 100 is in a locked state, the lock device 100 transmits a lock release signal 4011 when it is desired to release the lock. The lock device 100
When the user wants to lock when the lock is released, the lock signal 4012 is transmitted. Further, at the same time that any of these is transmitted, the identification signal 4013 is also transmitted. The identification signal 4013 is transmitted to the remote operation unit 4
00 is a signal for a so-called ID that is unique and is registered in the detection unit 600 in advance.

Receiving section 500 having received signal 401 transmitted from remote operating section 400 transmits the signal to detecting section 6.
00 through the code 501. The detection unit 600 includes an identification signal 4013 registered in advance in the signal.
Is included, the lock release signal 4011 or the lock signal 4012 is transmitted to the next control unit 700 with the code 60.
1 through The control unit 700 is set so that the gaming machines can be processed simultaneously in one row, and a drive signal 702 for driving the 24 gaming machines in the row on the side receiving the signal.
Is transmitted via the code 701. This drive signal 702
The lock device 100 of the gaming machine 200 receives
Four units are driven simultaneously.

The identification signal 4013 transmitted from the remote operation unit 400 is a unique identification signal for ID and is a signal registered in the detection unit 600 in advance. Therefore, even if the lock release signal 4011 and the lock signal 4012 are imitated and transmitted by the illegally prepared remote operation unit, if the identification signal 4013 registered in advance is not detected by the detection unit 600, the lock device 10
0 cannot be manipulated. This remote operation unit 40
0 is preferably stored in the store in consideration of security, but a plurality of stores may be prepared according to the convenience of the manager. It may be set so that the function is changed according to. In the embodiment (4), the remote operation unit 40
Although three types of signals, ie, the unlock signal 4011, the unlock signal 4012, and the identification signal 4013, are used as the signals to be transmitted as “0”, the present invention is not limited to these three types. May be set so that a signal of another function such as a signal for the purpose can also be transmitted. The signal transmitted from the remote operation unit 400 is desirably an infrared ray having high directivity, but is not limited thereto.

Embodiment (4) configured as described above
The operation of will be described. For example, the gaming machine 20 shown in FIG.
When it becomes necessary to unlock the front frame of 0A1, the receiving unit 500 provided at the end of the row to which the gaming machine 200A1 belongs.
A lock release signal 4011 is transmitted from the remote operation unit 400 to A. At this time, the identification signal 4013 is simultaneously displayed.
Are also transmitted, and these signals are transmitted to the detection unit 600A. The detecting unit 600A detects whether the identification signal 4013 matches a signal registered in advance, and only when the identification signal 4013 matches, it outputs the unlock signal 4011 to the control unit 7.
Transmit to 00 a. As a result, the control unit 700 outputs the unlocking drive signal 702 to all 24 of the gaming machines 200A1 to 200A24, and the driving units 110A1 to 110A24 of each lock device 100 are driven so as to simultaneously unlock the front frame. You. The lock device 100 is set to automatically lock again six seconds after the lock is released. Therefore, during this six seconds, the key of the locking device (not shown) of the target gaming machine 200A1 must be unlocked and the front frame must be released. If the front frame is not released, the other gaming machines 200A2 to 200A24 are again locked at the same time. On the other hand, when the front frame of the gaming machine 200A1 is released within the time and necessary work is completed, the operation of closing the front frame is locked and the closing of the front frame can be completed. The details of this operation are the same as those described in the embodiment (1), and a description thereof will be omitted.

In the embodiment (4), the locking system is set so that 24 units in one row are operated simultaneously. However, the number of gaming machines operated simultaneously depends on the size of the store,
The increase or decrease can be freely set depending on the convenience of the administrator or the cost for installing the locking system. Therefore, the number of receiving units, detecting units, and control units to be associated is not limited to the embodiment (4), and a large number of columns can be processed simultaneously, or the number of gaming machines operated simultaneously. Can also be reduced.

As described above, according to the embodiment (4), when the store is opened, the locking device (not shown) is locked by the lock device 100 in the same manner as when the store is closed, and high security measures are taken. It can be driven to unlock the lock device 100 of the desired gaming machine 200 as needed. At this time, in the embodiment (4), 24 lock devices 100 in one row are unlocked at the same time, but the set fixed time (6 seconds)
, The lock device 100 automatically returns to the lock position again. With this locking system, illegal acts on the gaming machine 200 can be prevented.

Next, an embodiment (5) will be described with reference to the drawings as an example of another locking system to which the embodiment (4) of the present invention is applied. Embodiment (5) is an example of a system in which a lock device is provided in each of the gaming machines and the security of the gaming machines in the store is controlled, as in the embodiment (4). The difference between the embodiment (5) and the embodiment (4) is that the lock device can be released by designating one gaming machine at a time, and the other same explanations are omitted. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the embodiment (5), and FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the operation of the embodiment (5).

In the locking system shown in FIG. 19, as in the embodiment (4), 24 gaming machines 200 in a row (the number can be set arbitrarily) are arranged back to back in two rows, for a total of 48. An example in which one gaming machine 200 forms one installation island is shown. Each of the gaming machines 200 is provided with the locking device (not shown) and the locking device 100 described in the embodiment (1), and one receiving unit is provided at an end of the installation island. 500, one control unit 600 and one control unit are arranged, and these correspond to one installation island (two rows and 48 units). Remote operation unit 400
From the signal 401 for driving the lock device 100
(Including the identification signal 4013) and a nomination signal 4014 indicating the number of the gaming machine 200 whose front frame is to be released are wirelessly transmitted. The nomination signal 4014 is input by a ten key 402 provided on the remote operation unit 400.

The operation of the embodiment (5) thus configured will be described. For example, when it becomes necessary to unlock the front frame of the gaming machine 200B1, the remote operation unit 4
A number specifying the gaming machine 200B1 is input using the numeric keypad 402 of 00, and an unlock signal 4011 is transmitted to the receiving section 500B. At this time, the identification signal 4
013 is also transmitted. In the detection unit 600B, the identification signal 4
013, the unlock signal 4011 and the designation signal 4
014 is output to the control section 700A. In response to this signal, the control unit 700A controls the gaming machine 20 designated by the number.
A drive signal 702 for unlocking is output only to 0B1, and the drive unit 110B1 is driven to unlock.

In the embodiment (5), the ten key 4
02, any gaming machine 200 can be designated. For example, the receiving unit 500, the detecting unit 600, and the control unit 700 are arranged in correspondence with each of the gaming machines 200, and any gaming machine 200 can be designated. The signal 40 is sent to the
1 (not including the designation signal 4013) may be set. In this case, if the detection unit 600 and the control unit 700 are capable of processing a plurality of signals in parallel, the locking system can be simplified.

As described above, according to the embodiment (5), high security measures are taken even when the store is opened, and a desired gaming machine 200 is designated as required, and the front frame is locked. Locking device 100 to release
Can be driven. With this locking system,
It is possible to prevent illegal acts on the gaming machine 200.

The locking device and the locking device used in the embodiments (4) and (5) may be configured using the locking device and the locking device described in the embodiments (2) and (3).

[0089]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In order to prevent improper actions performed by opening the front frame of the gaming machine, the locking device of the front frame is further locked by a lock device, and can be strictly prevented not only when the store is closed but also when the store is opened. Further, even when the administrator wants to open the front frame as needed, it is possible to provide a locking system excellent in convenience and handleability without impairing safety.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine provided with a locking system according to Embodiment (1).

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a locking device and a locking device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a lock device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a locking device and a locking device of the locking system according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a lock device according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing a stopper mechanism according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of the lock device according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a locking device and a locking device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of the embodiment (4).

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an operation of the embodiment (4).

FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the embodiment (5).

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an operation of the embodiment (5).

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 lock device 200 gaming machine 210 outer frame 220 front frame 240 cylinder lock 300 locking device 310 frame 320 rod 340 hook

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame with a hook, comprising a locking device for preventing a hook of the locking device from being released for opening the front frame. A game machine locking system in which the device is always locked by a lock device and unlocked as needed. 2. A locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame with a hook, comprising a locking device for preventing a hook of the locking device from being released for opening the front frame. A locking system for a gaming machine that recovers to a locked state after the lock on the locking device by the device is released. 3. A locking system for a gaming machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame with a hook, the locking system including a locking device for preventing a hook of the locking device from detaching to open the front frame. A lock system for a gaming machine in which a locking device is retracted to a position where it does not hinder engagement of a hook when the front frame is closed. 4. A locking system for a gaming machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame with a hook, wherein the locking device locks the hook of the locking device so as to prevent the hook from coming off to open the front frame. The lock device includes a lock piece disposed at a lock position for preventing the hook from being detached, a drive unit for moving the lock piece to the unlock position, and a biasing device for biasing the lock piece toward the lock position. Means, and when the front frame is opened and the lock piece is in the lock position, the lock piece retreats to the lock release position side by contact of the hook when the front frame is closed. Locking system. 5. The locking system for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the drive unit includes an electromagnetic solenoid and a shaft driven by the electromagnetic solenoid, and the lock piece is driven in conjunction with the shaft. A game machine locking system. 6. A locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame by a hook operated by a vertical movement of a rod, wherein the locking device prevents the hook of the locking device from being detached to open the front frame. A locking system for a gaming machine, comprising: a locking device that locks a locking device by preventing displacement of a rod. 7. The game machine locking system according to claim 6, wherein the lock device is attached to the lock device. 8. The locking system for a gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the locking device is connected to the locking device by a connecting member and is spaced apart from the locking device. 9. The game machine locking system according to claim 8, wherein the connecting member is a wire. 10. The locking system for a gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the lock device is disposed at a transmission member interlocking with the rod and at a lock position for preventing displacement of the transmission member. A lock system for a gaming machine, comprising: a lock piece; and a drive unit for moving the lock piece to an unlock position. 11. A locking system for a game machine according to claim 10, wherein the driving unit includes an electromagnetic solenoid and a shaft driven by the electromagnetic solenoid, and the lock piece is driven in conjunction with the shaft, A lock system for a gaming machine, wherein the lock system is urged toward a lock position by urging means mounted on a shaft portion. 12. A locking system for a game machine having a locking device for opening and closing a front frame with a hook, wherein the locking device prevents the hook of the locking device from being released to open the front frame, and the locking device. A remote operation unit for transmitting a signal for unlocking or locking the device, a reception unit for receiving a signal of the remote operation unit, a detection unit for detecting a signal received by the reception unit, and an output of the detection unit And a control unit that outputs a signal for driving the lock device according to (1), wherein the arbitrary lock device is driven by remote operation. 13. The gaming machine locking system according to claim 12, wherein the remote operation unit transmits a unique identification signal simultaneously with a signal for unlocking or locking the lock device, and the identification signal is transmitted to the detection unit. A locking system for a gaming machine, wherein a lock device is driven only when detected. 14. The game machine locking system according to claim 12, wherein the lock device is driven for every arbitrary number.