WO2004054668A1 - Jack-in-the-box - Google Patents

Abstract

A jack-in-the-box comprises a case with plural insertion holes in an outer wall portion, a jump-out member that is set in a fixed position in the case, plural insertion elements that are inserted into each of the plural insertion holes, a jump-out force-applying device for applying the jump-out member a spring force in a direction of jumping out, a latching device that is capable of latching the jump-out member against the spring force of the jump-out force-applying device with the jump-out member placed at the fixed position in the case, a releasing device for releasing the latching applied by the latching device, detecting means for detecting the insertions of the insertion elements into the insertion holes, an action-generating device for performing a predetermined action, a control device that sets the number of insertions required until the jump-out member jumps out, causes the action-generating device to perform a predetermined action when the number of insertions of the insertion elements detected by the detecting device is the set number, and then activates the releasing device.

Description

 Book Big Box

Technical field

 The present invention relates to a game device. Background art

 Conventionally, one plug is inserted into each of a plurality of insertion holes provided on the outer wall of the case, and when the plug is inserted into a specific insertion hole, There has been known a big box in which a projecting member is provided with an elastic force in a projecting direction so that the projecting member is ejected (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 4-59892). According to this big box, in order to change a specific insertion hole to be a hit, the projecting member installed at a fixed position of the case is rotated.

 In addition, according to this big box, in order to place the projecting member in the fixed position of the case, the projecting member is staken with an elastic force to lock the projecting member, and the inserted object is inserted into a specific insertion hole serving as a hit. The lock was released by the end of the inserted object when it was inserted. However, according to the above-mentioned big box, the jump-out member installed at the fixed position of the case is rotated to change the specific insertion hole serving as a hit. It is possible to predict to some extent the specific insertion hole that will be hit after a change from the volume.

 In addition, since the lock was released by the end of the plug-in when the plug-in was inserted into the specific plug-in hole, it jumped out at the moment when the plug-in was inserted into the specific plug-in hole. The member pops out. As a result, it was not possible to enjoy the lingering sound and enjoy the sense of urgency after the plug-in was inserted into the specific plug-in hole. Disclosure of the invention

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, has no predictability, and has a lingering sound. The aim is to provide a big box that you can taste and enjoy the sense of urgency. According to a first aspect of the present invention, a big box of the present invention includes a case having a plurality of insertion holes in an outer wall portion, a projecting member installed at a fixed position of the case, and a plurality of insertion holes. A plurality of inserts inserted into each of them, a projecting force applying device for applying an elastic force in a projecting direction to the projecting member, and the projecting device against the projecting force of the projecting force applying device. A locking device capable of locking a member in a fixed position of the case, a release device for releasing locking by the locking device, and a detection device for detecting insertion of the inserted object into the insertion hole. A device, an action generation device for performing a predetermined action, and the number of insertions required before the projecting member jumps out, and the number of insertions of the object detected by the detection device is set. When the number becomes Actuating the release device after performing the predetermined Akusho on to down generator and a control device.

 According to this big box, since the number of insertions required until the projecting member jumps out is automatically set by the control device, it is impossible to predict when the projecting member will jump out.

 In addition, since the action is performed immediately before the projecting member jumps out, it is possible to enjoy the lingering sound of “hit” or “out” and to enjoy a sense of urgency. Preferably, in the big box, the number of insertions required until the projecting member jumps out is set for each game. The “start of the game” is performed, for example, by turning on a power switch or resetting a reset switch.

According to this big box, the number of insertions required before the projecting member jumps out is set for each game, so if the number is less than the number of insertions inserted in one game, one time In this game, the pop-out member always pops out, and if the number exceeds the number of plug-ins inserted in one game, the pop-out member does not pop out in that one game. Therefore, it is possible to play a more varied game as compared to a case in which a projecting member always pops out in one game. Preferably, in the big box, the number of insertions required until the projecting member jumps out is equal to or less than the number of the insertion holes.

 According to this big box, the number of insertions required before the ejecting member jumps out is equal to or less than the number of the insertion holes, so that the ejecting member must be inserted while inserting the insertion object by the number of the insertion holes. Jump out. Therefore, it is effective when it is desired to color-code one game participant and another game participant. Preferably, the big box includes a light emission operation, a sound output operation, or a vibration operation as the predetermined action.

 According to this big box, since the action includes a light emitting operation, a sound output operation, or a vibration operation, an interesting big box is realized. Preferably, the big box performs another function that can be distinguished from the predetermined function before the number of insertions of the insertion reaches the set number. The “identifiable action” means, for example, a case where the light emission state, voice, music, or vibration state is different. Also, “to perform” means that other actions may not be performed depending on the game.

 According to this big box, it is possible to distinguish between the case where the projecting member projects and the case where the projecting member does not project by the action. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a big box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the big box according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a projecting member and a projecting force applying device of the big box according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a device for applying force to eject a big box according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view showing the operation of the detection device for a big box according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 6A and 6B are configuration diagrams of a big box release device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 7A and 7B are configuration diagrams of a vibrating device for a big box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an internal circuit of the big box according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device for a big box according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a list of big box hit actions according to the embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a list of out-of-box functions of the big box according to the embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

 1. Overall configuration

 FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a big box according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the big box 1 has a case 2 that looks like a barrel having a plurality of insertion holes 2b in the outer wall 2a, an insertion object 3 inserted into the insertion hole 2b, and a flying object. The projecting member 4 is provided, and in the upper part, a projecting force applying device 5 (FIG. 2) for applying an elastic force to make the projecting member 4 fly out, and a pile is provided for the elasticity of the projecting force applying device 5. A locking device 6 that can lock the projecting member 4 in the fixed position of the case 2 in a fixed position, and a releasing device 8 (FIGS. 6A and 6B) for releasing the locking by the locking device 6. Detecting device 9 that detects insertion of plug 3, sound output device 10 that generates sound when plug 3 is inserted, vibration device 11 that vibrates case 2 when plug 3 is inserted, and release A control device 12 for controlling the operation of the device 8, the sound output device 10 and the vibration device 11 is provided. Then, here, the control device 12 automatically sets the number of insertions up to the hit mode, and according to the number of insertions of the insertion object 3 detected by the detection device 9, the release device 8, the vibration device 11, and the sound. Controls the operation of output device 10. 2. Overall operation

 Insert the plugs 3 one by one into the plug holes 2b, and the sound output device 10 and the vibration device 11 will operate according to the number of plugs 3 of the plug 3 detected by the detector 9, and the box will be big. 1 performs various actions, and finally the release device 8 is activated, and the ejection member 4 is ejected by the ejection force imparting device 5.

 3. Detailed configuration

 (1) FIG. 2 A specific configuration of the big box according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings below.

 Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the big box 1, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the ejecting member 4 and the ejecting force applying device 5, Fig. 4 is a longitudinal side view of the ejecting force applying device 5, and Fig. 5 is a detecting device. FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are plan views of the release box 8 showing the operation of FIG.

 (2) Case 2

 The case 2 is composed of, for example, an upper case 13 and a lower case 14 which are divided into upper and lower parts. A plurality of insertion holes 2b are provided. The top plate of the upper case 13 is provided with an opening 15 facing the projecting member 4, while the bottom of the lower case 14 emits the sound generated by the sound output device 10. A sound output hole (not shown) is provided.

 (3) Projecting member 4

 The projecting member 4 has the appearance of a doll.

 (4) Launching force applying device 5

The ejecting force applying device 5 applies an ejecting force to the ejecting member 4, and is housed in the cylinder 16 and the cylinder 16 so as to be vertically movable, as shown in FIGS. The mouth 17 is provided. The upper end of the cylindrical body 16 is supported by a receiving portion (not shown) provided at the center of the upper case 13, and the lower end thereof is provided at a receiving portion provided at the center of the lower case 14. 18 fixedly supported. A spring 19 for applying a lifting force to the rod 17 is accommodated in the cylindrical body 16. Further, the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 16 can be locked in a state where the mouth 17 is lowered against the elasticity of the spring 19. Locking device 6 is installed.

 (5) Locking device 6

 The locking device 6 includes a locking lever 20. The locking lever 20 is attached to the outer periphery of the cylindrical body 16 and operates around the shaft 21. Also, the locking lever 20 has its lower claw 22 inserted into the interior of the cylindrical body 16 and can be locked to the upper end of the flange 23 at the lower end of the rod 17. Further, the locking lever 20 is configured such that the claw 22 at the lower end thereof is biased inward of the cylindrical body 16 by the spring 24.

 The lower part of the flange 23 is tapered, and this tapered part hits the claw 22 when the rod 17 descends, and the claw 22 is pressed against the urging force of the spring 19 to form a cylinder. It works to move out of body 16.

 (6) Release device 8

 The release device 8 includes a motor 25, a gear 27 connected to the motor gear 26, a gear 28 provided coaxially with the gear 27, and another gear 29 connected to the gear 28. A rotating body 31 (cam) provided coaxially with the gear 29 and provided with an eccentric pin 30 is provided. Here, the gear 27 is provided with a spring 32 for returning the gear 27 to the initial position.

 The release device 8 transmits the power of the motor 25 to the rotating body 31 via the gears 26 to 29 and operates the locking lever 20 by the eccentric pin 30 (see FIG. 4).

 (7) Detector 9

 The detecting device 9 includes a ring member 33 and a detecting switch 34 as shown in FIG.

 The ring member 33 is installed on a rotation guide portion 35 provided at an upper part in the lower case 14. Above and below this ring member 33, contact operating pieces 36 are physically provided at positions corresponding to the insertion holes 2 b of the case 2.

 The wedge-shaped portion (cam) 36 a at the tip of the contact actuating piece 36 rotates on the ring member 3 3 upon receiving the contact pressure of the plug 3 inserted into the arbitrary insertion hole 2 b of the case 2. It works to give power.

Under normal conditions, the ring member 33 is brought into contact with the contact operating piece by the return spring 37. The cam 36 of 36 is located inside the insertion hole 2 b of case 2. When the insert 3 inserted through the insertion hole 2b of the case 2 comes into contact with the cam 36a, the ring member 33 rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle when viewed from above, and the insert 3 is inserted. The ring member 33 returns to the initial position at the opening 38. That is, the ring member 33 makes one reciprocating rotation each time the insert 3 is inserted.

 The detection switch 34 is provided on the ring member 33. The detection switch 34 is a normally open switch, and the pair of switch pieces 34 a and 34 b face the U-shaped part 39 formed in the lower case 14. In. As a result, the detection switch 34 is temporarily turned on each time the ring member 33 reciprocates.

 (8) Sound output device 10 (action generator)

 The sound output device 10 includes a DZA converter that converts audio data stored in the storage device 40 into an analog signal, an amplifier that amplifies the analog signal, and a speaker.

 (9) Vibration device 1 1 (action generator)

 As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the vibration device 11 includes a motor 41, a gear 43 coupled to the motor gear 42, a gear 44 provided coaxially with the gear 43, A gear 4 5 coupled to the gear 4 4, a gear 46 provided coaxially with the gear 4 5, a gear 47 coupled to the gear 46, and an eccentric pin 48 provided coaxially with the gear 47. A rotating body 49 (cam) and an oscillating body 52 that engages with the eccentric pin 48 through a long hole 50 and oscillates about a shaft 51 are constituted.

 The vibrating device 11 transmits the power of the motor 41 to the rotating body 49 via the gears 42 to 47, and swings the rotating body 52 by the eccentric pin 48.

 (1 0) Controller 1 2

 The control device 12 controls the release device 8, the sound output device 10 and the vibration device 11 according to the game program stored in the storage device 40, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. is there.

Next, the operation of the control device 12 in response to the insertion operation of the insertion object 3 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in Fig. 9. If the detection device 9 detects the insertion of the insertion object 3 into the insertion hole 2b (step S10: YES) and the first insertion object 3 is inserted (step S12). : YES), a random number is generated within the range of the number of insertion holes 2b provided in the big box 1 ("1" to "24") (step S14). The control device 12 determines that a “hit” has occurred when the number of inserts 3 corresponding to the number of hits is inserted (step S16: YES). Then, when the control device 12 determines that the insertion operation is “hit”, the control device 12 generates a hit action based on the action pattern of the hit action stored in the storage device 40 in advance ( Step S18). FIG. 10 shows a list of per-actions. For each action type, an action pattern including unique sound effect data and a probability of occurrence of the corresponding action are set. Each action pattern includes, for example, a sound output operation of the sound output device 10, a vibration operation of the big box 1 by the vibration device 11, and a pop-out operation timing of the pop-out member 4. Are defined. As shown in Fig. 10, these actions are classified into per normal and per reach, and if per normal is selected, the effect is produced after the protruding member 4 protrudes with the popping sound. An action occurs when the sound output operation and the vibration operation are combined with the sound, and if the reach is selected, after the sound output operation or the vibration operation by the sound effect, the pop-out member 4 is generated together with the pop-out sound. An action is generated at the time of flight.

 When the control device 12 determines that the insertion operation is “hit”, the control device 12 selects a hit action based on the occurrence probability from a list of hit actions. Specifically, for example, the action type is assigned to a numerical value of “1” to “100” based on the occurrence probability of each action type in advance. When determining that the insertion operation is “hit”, the control device 12 generates a random number in the range of “1” to “100” and determines the action to be generated. Then, the control device 12 controls the sound output device 10, the vibration device 11, the projecting force applying device 5, and the like according to the corresponding action pattern to generate a hit action.

In addition, the per-action is the per-expansion-reach action (for example, as shown in Figure 11, the action types “per per-reach C”, “per-reach”) D "), and in the event of an action per reach of this evolving reach, as a special case, the game proceeds as if one player inserts two plug-ins 3 in succession. In this case, the big box 1 operates so that the ejection member 4 jumps out in response to the second insertion operation.

 If the number of the inserted plug-ins 3 is less than the random number, the control device 12 judges that the plug-in 3 is "out" (step S16: NO). Then, when the control device 12 determines that the insertion operation is “disconnection”, the control device 12 generates the disconnection action based on the action pattern of the disconnection action stored in advance in the storage device 40 ( Step S20), returning to step S10 and repeating the processing.

 Figure 11 shows a list of outliers. For each outlier function type, an action pattern including unique sound effect data and the occurrence probability of the corresponding outlier are set. Then, in each action pattern, for example, a combination of a sound output operation of a sound effect by the sound output device 10 and a vibration operation of the big box 1 by the vibration device 11 is defined. For example, an action pattern including unique sound effect data and an occurrence probability of “5 (%)” are set for the outlier action type “reach outlier C”.

 When the control device 12 determines that the insertion operation is “out”, the control device 12 selects an out-of-box action based on the occurrence probability from a list of out-of-box actions. Specifically, as in the case of selecting an action, for example, a random action is used to determine an out-of-action to be generated. Then, the control device 12 controls the sound output device 10, the vibration device 11, and the like in accordance with the corresponding action pattern, and generates a missed function.

 In addition, the missed action includes the advanced type of out-of-reach action (for example, the out-of-reach action type “evolved-reach out of A” and “evolved-reach out of B” shown in Fig. 11), similar to the hit action. However, even in the case of an out-of-reach function of this evolved type, as a special case, the game proceeds in such a way that one person continuously inserts two inserts 3. If an evolved out-of-reach action occurs, the second insertion operation that is inserted continuously is treated as an out-of-reach operation.

For example, when the random number is “10”, the control device 12 determines the difference of the tenth line. Judgment "Jin" is made when inclusion 3 is inserted. Further, when the advanced out-of-reach action is generated in response to the ninth insertion operation, the control device 12 does not consider the second insertion object 3 that is continuously inserted. In other words, when the control device 12 generates the advanced out-of-reach function once in response to the ninth insertion operation, the control device 12 determines the “hit” in response to the insertion operation of the first insertion object 3. Judge.

 Further, when the generated random number is “24”, the control device 12 performs an evolved round action (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the action type “C per evolved rib C”, “ Control so that D ") does not occur per development reach. Specifically, when the per-action selected by the random number is an evolving-type per-reach action, the controller 12 again generates a random number and selects the per-action again.

 (1 1) Other

 The power source is not particularly limited, but a battery is used. The battery is removably stored in case 2. In addition, the knob of the power switch may be specially provided in the case 2, but may be configured so that the power switch is turned on when the rod 17 is lowered.

 4. Variations of the present invention

 Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Industrial applicability

To explain the effects of the typical one of the present invention, a case having a plurality of insertion holes in the outer wall portion, a projecting member installed at a fixed position of the case, and inserted into each of the plurality of insertion holes A plurality of inserts, a projecting force applying device for applying a projecting force to the projecting member in a projecting direction, and the projecting member against the projecting force of the projecting force applying device. A locking device that can be locked in a state where it is installed at a fixed position of the case, a releasing device that releases locking by the locking device S, and a locking device that locks the insertion object into the insertion hole. A detection device for detecting the insertion; an action generation device for performing a predetermined action; and a number of insertions of the insertion object detected by the detection device by setting the number of insertions required until the projecting member jumps out. And a control device that activates the release device after the action generation device has performed a predetermined function when the number has reached the set number.Therefore, there is no predictability, and furthermore, there is a feeling of lingering or feeling of urgency. A big box that can be enjoyed is realized.

Claims

The scope of the claims 1. A case having a plurality of insertion holes in an outer wall portion, a projecting member installed at a fixed position of the case, a plurality of insertion objects inserted into each of the plurality of insertion holes, and projecting into the projecting member. A projecting force applying device that applies a force in a direction, and the projecting member can be locked in a state where the projecting member is installed at a fixed position of the case against the elastic force of the projecting force applying device. A locking device, a releasing device for releasing the locking by the locking device, a detecting device for detecting insertion of the inserted object into the insertion hole, an action generating device for performing a predetermined function, and the ejecting The number of insertions required until the member pops out was set, and when the number of insertions of the inserted object detected by the detection device reached the set number, the action generation device performed a predetermined action. Later said release Bitta Li box and a control device for actuating the location. 2. The big box according to claim 1, wherein the number of insertions required until the pop-out member pops out is set for each game. 3. The big box according to claim 2, wherein the number of insertions required until the projecting member jumps out is equal to or less than the number of the insertion holes. 4. The bitter box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined action includes a light emitting operation, a sound output operation, or a vibration operation. 5. The big box according to claim 4, wherein another action that can be distinguished from the predetermined function is performed before the number of insertions of the insertion object reaches the set number.