JP3163488U - Display device and display system - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a device installed in a game store such as a pachinko machine, which can be reused when a gaming machine body is replaced, and can use liquid crystal panels of different sizes. In a display device, a side cover 51 is formed in a size corresponding to a frame on one of two opposing sides of a liquid crystal panel 4 and is formed to be replaceable, and is attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. The second covers 52 and 53 are connected to the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 so that the second covers 52 and 53 can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4, and the distance between the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 can be adjusted. An adjustment mechanism that can be used is provided. Further, the second holding member 32 has a predetermined size, and has a second base portion 321 and a second upright portion 322 that are attached to the curtain plate P3. The liquid crystal panel 4 is configured such that the angle of the liquid crystal panel 4 can be adjusted by being pivotally supported by the second upright portion 322 so as to be rotatable in the orthogonal direction and being fixed at a predetermined rotation position. [Selection] Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device and a display system for displaying a desired image on an upper part of a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in game stores where pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, game machines are arranged in a row to form a so-called game island, and a replenishment bowl for supplying balls and coins above the game machines. In addition, a signal line, a power supply line, and the like connecting the management computer of the game store and each game machine are provided. These fences and wires are covered with curtains at the top of the amusement island so that they cannot be seen from the outside.
This curtain is used as a display surface for displaying information by pasting a sheet printed with advertisements and information on gaming machines.
In addition, as in the idea described in Patent Document 1, there is known one in which a curtain plate is configured by a display device such as an organic EL panel and can be used as a display area for displaying a desired image.

JP 2004-8589 A

By the way, there was a fact that the amusement machines that had been used apart from the life of the machine were being disposed of. Since it is not disposed of due to the life of the machine body, in the gaming machine, the equipment mounted on the gaming machine is disposed of in a usable state. This is not preferable from the viewpoint of recent recycling requests.
Therefore, the present inventor is in the present situation that image display panels such as liquid crystal panels that display prizes and the like mounted on gaming machines are disposed of with the disposal of gaming machines and are not reused. Pay attention. As a result, it has been found that the image display panel is effectively used together with the above-described problems, and the present invention has been completed.
An object of the present invention is to provide a simple and comfortable game space.

  (1) A display device that is held on a curtain provided at the top of a gaming machine and displays a desired image, and an image display panel that displays an image in an effective display area, and a frame around the effective display area A cover that covers the image display panel, and a holding unit that holds the image display panel on top of the gaming machine. The cover covers a frame on one of the two opposite sides of the image display panel, and the image A second cover that covers the frame on the other two sides of the display panel facing each other, and the first cover is formed in a size corresponding to the frame on the other two sides of the image display panel, Further, the second cover is formed to be replaceable and attached to the image display panel, and the second cover is connected to the image display panel so that the second cover can be connected to each other, and the distance between the second covers can be adjusted. To be It has an adjustment mechanism that can use image display panels of different sizes, and the holding part includes a first holding part attached to the pachinko machine side, and a second holding part attached to the cover side. The first holding portion has a predetermined size, and has a base portion that is closely attached to the curtain plate, and an upright portion that stands up from the base portion, and the second holding portion is A display device that is pivotally supported by the upright portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pachinko machine and is capable of adjusting the angle of the image display panel by being fixed at a predetermined rotation position.

  In the display device of (1), since the existing screen can be used to arrange the display surface on the front surface of the screen by the holding unit, the game space is provided by the decoration applied to the screen and the pachinko machine. In the case where the game is directed, a new display surface can be provided without breaking the sense of unity of the game space.

  In addition, the display device of (1) can use image display panels having different sizes in order to attach the image display panel by an adjustment mechanism. Since the display device can use image display panels of different sizes, for example, an existing image display panel such as an image display panel attached to a discarded pachinko machine can be used. Therefore, in the display device of (1), since image display panels having different sizes can be used, a comfortable game space can be provided easily.

  In addition, since the display device of (1) is attached to the front side of the pachinko machine by the base portion that is closely attached to the curtain plate, the attachment portion is reinforced, for example, touches the display device. Even in cases, it is possible to exhibit high attachment strength, so that it does not easily fall off from the curtain.

  The display device (1) is pivotally supported by the upright portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pachinko machine in the second holding portion, and is fixed at a predetermined rotation position. Therefore, in the display device, for example, the angle of the image display panel can be adjusted to an angle that is easy for the player to see.

  (2) The display device according to (1), wherein the rising portion is provided at two positions on an end portion of the base portion, and the second holding portion is rotatably attached corresponding to the rising portion.

  In the display device of (2), the connection strength between the first holding part and the second holding part can be increased because the two standing parts are connected to the second holding member. For example, even when the display device is touched, the image display panel does not easily fall off from the first fixing member.

  (3) The display device according to (1) or (2), wherein the second holding portion is provided with a rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation beyond a predetermined rotation range.

  In the display device of (3), since a rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation beyond a predetermined rotation range is provided, for example, even when there is a contact in the rotation direction with the image display panel, the display device is predetermined. Therefore, the image display panel is prevented from being damaged due to contact with the curtain plate or falling off the first holding member.

  (4) A display system provided with a display device for displaying a desired image on a curtain board at the upper part of the gaming machine island, the display control device displaying an image on the display device. The display device includes an image display panel that displays an image in an effective display area, a cover that covers a frame around the effective display area, a holding unit that holds the image display panel on an upper part of the gaming machine, And the cover includes a first cover that covers a frame on one of the two opposing sides of the image display panel, and a second cover that covers the frame on the other two sides of the image display panel. The first cover is formed in a size corresponding to a frame on one of the two opposing sides of the image display panel, and is formed to be replaceable, and is attached to the image display panel, and the second cover Is the picture The holding unit includes an adjustment mechanism that connects the second covers to each other so as to be attachable to the display panel, and can use image display panels having different sizes by adjusting the distance between the second covers. Has a first holding portion attached to the pachinko machine side, and a second holding portion attached to the cover side, and the first holding portion is attached to the curtain plate in close contact with the base portion. And the second holding portion is pivotally supported by the standing portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pachinko machine, and is provided at a predetermined rotation position. A display system capable of adjusting the angle of the image display panel by fixing the image display panel with

  In the display system of (4), since the existing screen can be used to arrange the display surface on the front surface of the screen by the holding unit, the game space and the pachinko machine are decorated by the decoration on the screen. In the case where the game is directed, a new display surface can be provided without breaking the sense of unity of the game space.

  The display system (4) can use image display panels having different sizes in order to attach the image display panel by an adjustment mechanism. Since the display device can use image display panels of different sizes, for example, an existing image display panel such as an image display panel attached to a discarded pachinko machine can be used. Therefore, in the display system of (1), since image display panels having different sizes can be used for the display device, a comfortable game space can be provided easily.

  In addition, the display system of (4) has a predetermined size, and is attached to the front side of the pachinko machine by a base portion that is closely attached to the curtain, so that the attachment portion is reinforced, For example, even when it comes into contact with the display device or the like, high attachment strength can be exhibited, so that it does not easily fall off the curtain plate.

  In the display system of (4), the second holding portion is pivotally supported by the standing portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the pachinko machine, and is fixed at a predetermined rotation position. Therefore, in the display device, for example, the angle of the image display panel can be adjusted to an angle that is easy for the player to see.

  According to the present invention, since image display panels having different sizes can be used, a comfortable game space can be provided easily.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the display system in the Pachinko island of this invention. It is a front view of Pachinko Island of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the state attached to the curtain, (a) is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the display apparatus using the liquid crystal panel of a standard magnitude | size, (b) is a display apparatus using a small liquid crystal panel. It is a perspective view which shows the state attached. It is a perspective view which shows the liquid crystal panel with which the cover was attached, and the holding member attached to the curtain. It is a figure which shows attachment of the holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover was attached, (a) is a figure which shows attachment of the 1st holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover was attached, (b) is to the 1st holding member. The figure which shows attachment of the 2nd holding member of this, (c) is a figure which shows the connection of a 1st holding member and a 2nd holding member. It is a figure which shows angle adjustment of a liquid crystal panel, (a) is a figure which shows the standard state in the display position of a liquid crystal panel, (b) is a figure which shows the downward state in the display position of a liquid crystal panel. FIG. 5A is a view showing a liquid crystal panel and a side cover, FIG. 5A is a view showing attachment of the side cover to the liquid crystal panel, FIG. 5B is a view showing fixing of the side cover to the liquid crystal panel with screws, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a side cover used when a small liquid crystal panel is used. It is a figure which shows a liquid crystal panel and a cover, (a) is a figure which shows attachment of the upper and lower covers to a liquid crystal panel, (b) is a figure which shows adjustment at the time of attachment to the liquid crystal panel of an upper and lower cover. It is the perspective view which looked at the state which attached the 1st holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover was attached from the back direction. It is a perspective view which shows the liquid crystal panel with which the cover in 2nd Embodiment was attached, and the holding member attached to the curtain. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal panel in 2nd Embodiment, a cover, and a 1st holding member, (a) is a figure which shows the state which attaches the liquid crystal panel with which the side cover was attached to an up-and-down cover, (b) is a cover and 1st. It is the perspective view which looked at the liquid crystal panel to which 1 holding member was attached from the back. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating attachment of a holding member to a liquid crystal panel to which a cover is attached in the second embodiment, where (a) is a diagram illustrating attachment of the first holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover is attached; The figure which shows attachment of the 2nd holding member to a 1st holding member, (c) is a figure which shows the connection of a 1st holding member and a 2nd holding member.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the display system S of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a display system S on a pachinko island P1 (game machine island) according to the present invention.
The display system S of the present embodiment displays an image on the display device 1 and the display device 1 arranged corresponding to the calling device P6 and the curtain plate P3 provided on the upper part of each pachinko machine P2, P2, P2,. And a display control device 2 to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the curtain plate P3 on which the display device 1 is arranged is a plate that covers a ball supply passage (not shown), wiring (not shown), etc. in the upper part of the pachinko machine P2, The pachinko machine P2, P2, P2,... Are arranged on top of each pachinko machine P2, P2,. It is attached so that it can be opened and closed via.

In the present embodiment, for example, a decorative sheet (not shown) printed with a pattern or the like corresponding to the model of the pachinko machine P2 provided at the lower part of the curtain plate P3 is attached to the curtain plate P3. It is done.
Therefore, when pachinko machines P2 of the same model are arranged on the pachinko island P1, the game space is generally produced by the decoration of the pachinko machine P2 and the decoration of the curtain board P3 in the entire pachinko island P1. .

  Further, the calling device P6 is located between the curtain plate P3 and the pachinko machine P2, and displays a push button for the player to call the store clerk, a lamp corresponding to the push button, and information on the corresponding ball of the pachinko machine P2. It has a display part and the like.

The display control device 2 in the display system S is connected to a plurality of display devices 1 as shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the display control device 2 is configured by a video deck. The video deck 2 is configured to be able to play back a moving image stored in a video cassette that is a magnetic tape medium. Further, the video deck 2 is configured to, for example, reproduce a predetermined moving image endlessly and continue to reproduce a set of moving images (videos) in 10 minutes.

  For example, information (model information and operation method) related to the pachinko machine P2, information on the store, information on the vicinity of the store, and the like are flowed in the video reproduced by the video deck 2. Note that the video reproduced by the display control device 2 can be variously determined depending on the purpose of use of the display device 1 and the like.

  Next, the display device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko island P1 of the present invention. 3A and 3B are views showing a state where the display device 1 is attached to the curtain plate P3. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a state where the display device 1 using the liquid crystal panel 4 having a standard size is attached. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the display apparatus 1 using the panel 4. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the liquid crystal panel 4 to which the cover 5 is attached and the holding portion 3 attached to the curtain plate P3. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the attachment of the holding unit 3 to the liquid crystal panel 4 to which the cover 5 is attached. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating the attachment of the first holding member 31 to the liquid crystal panel 4 to which the cover 5 is attached. (B) is a figure which shows the attachment of the 2nd holding member 32 to the 1st holding member 31, (c) is a figure which shows the connection of the 1st holding member 31 and the 2nd holding member 32. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing angle adjustment of the liquid crystal panel 4, wherein FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a standard state at the display position of the liquid crystal panel 4, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a lower state at the display position of the liquid crystal panel 4. . 7A and 7B are diagrams showing the liquid crystal panel 4 and the side cover 51. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the attachment of the side cover 51 to the liquid crystal panel 4. FIG. 7B is a diagram showing the side cover 51 attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. The figure which shows fixation with the screw | thread 515, (c) is a figure which shows the side cover 51 used when using the small liquid crystal panel 4. FIG. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing the liquid crystal panel 4 and the cover 5. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing the attachment of the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 to the liquid crystal panel 4, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the adjustment at the time of attachment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the state in which the first holding member 31 is attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 to which the cover 5 is attached as viewed from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A, the display device 1 is disposed on the front surface of the curtain plate P3 at the center of the curtain plate P3 provided on the upper part of the pachinko machine P2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 1 forms a display surface in a holding unit 3 that holds the display surface on the front surface of the curtain plate P3 and an effective display region R1 on the surface, and the curtain plate P3 is interposed via the holding unit 3. And a cover 5 that covers the liquid crystal panel 4 (image display panel).

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the display device 1 configured as described above can use a liquid crystal panel 4 that is smaller than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. In addition, the display device 1 is not limited to the liquid crystal panel 4 that is smaller than the liquid crystal panel 4 illustrated in FIG. 3A, and liquid crystal panels 4 having different sizes can be used. The liquid crystal panels 4 having different sizes are the liquid crystal panels 4 having different aspect ratios and the liquid crystal panels 4 having different thicknesses. Further, by changing the shape of the cover 5, a liquid crystal panel 4 other than the rectangular liquid crystal panel 4 can be used. The case where the liquid crystal panels 4 having different sizes are used for the display device 1 will be described in detail later.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 has a horizontally long rectangular shape and is configured as a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) liquid crystal panel. As shown in FIG. 6, the liquid crystal panel has an effective display area R1 for displaying a desired image in the center, and a frame R2 that is not used for image display is provided around the effective display area R1.

  The liquid crystal panel 4 includes, for example, a backlight (not shown), a polarizing plate provided on the backlight, an array substrate (not shown) provided on the polarizing plate, and a color filter (on the array substrate). A drive circuit (not shown) connected to the array substrate, a polarizing plate (not shown) provided on the color filter, and an interface substrate (not shown). The liquid crystal panel 4 can be composed of various elements.

  The liquid crystal panel 4 is provided with the above-described backlight or the like being unitized and a cable (not shown) drawn out. The liquid crystal panel 4 is connected to the video deck 2 by a cable, and an image and power are supplied from the video deck 2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 is the liquid crystal panel 4 mounted on the discarded pachinko machine P2. In the mounted state of the pachinko machine P2, the liquid crystal panel 4 may be covered with a case having an attachment portion for attaching to the housing of the pachinko machine P2, for example. In this case, the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached with a cover 5 to be described later in a state of being removed from the case.

  The backlight is a surface light source, and includes a light connected to the inverter and a light guide plate that guides light of the light to the polarizing plate.

  The polarizing plate is configured to have a function of passing light from one direction and absorbing multi-directional light or shielding it by reflection or scattering.

  The array substrate is configured by a substrate in which a large number of TFT pixels are arranged in a matrix.

  The drive circuit is configured as a printed circuit board on which a drive integrated circuit (driver IC) is added to drive the liquid crystal panel 4 and a controller (control integrated circuit) for controlling them is mounted.

  The color filter is configured as a filter that allows light in a specific wavelength region of visible light to pass through and blocks light in the specific wavelength region.

  The interface board is a board that converts an output signal from the output device (in the present embodiment, the video deck 2) so that it can be displayed on the liquid crystal panel 4. In the present embodiment, the printed circuit board and the interface board are unitized in the liquid crystal panel 4, and a cable is pulled out from the liquid crystal panel 4 for power supply and connection with an output device.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 used in the discarded pachinko machine P2 is used in consideration of the viewpoint of recycling and the like, but is not limited thereto. The liquid crystal panel 4 may be, for example, an off-the-shelf product or a newly designed and manufactured product. Even in this case, since there is no need to consider the size of the liquid crystal panel 4, the range of selection of the liquid crystal panel 4 is widened. For example, the discarded liquid crystal is used due to the use of off-the-shelf products advantageous in cost. This is effective in addition to using the panel 4.

  The display device 1 covers the liquid crystal panel 4 configured as described above with a cover 5 and attaches it to the curtain plate P3 via the holding unit 3, thereby arranging the display surface on the front surface of the curtain plate P3.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the holding unit 3 is configured to hold the liquid crystal panel 4 on the front surface of the curtain plate P <b> 3 and to adjust the angle of the display surface of the liquid crystal panel 4. The holding unit 3 includes a first holding member 31 (second holding unit) attached to the cover 5 on the cover 5 side and a second holding member 32 (first holding unit) attached to the curtain plate P3 on the pachinko machine P2 side. ).

  The first holding member 31 is formed in a U shape and includes a first base portion 311 and first standing portions 312 and 312.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first base portion 311 is attached to a cover 5 (in detail, upper and lower covers 52 and 53 described later) via screws (not shown). The first base portion 311 is formed with two screw insertion long holes 315b through which screws for attaching the first base portion 311 to the cover 5 can be inserted, and two screw insertion long holes 315a upward. The Further, the first base portion 311 is formed with a cable insertion hole 314 through which the cable of the liquid crystal panel 4 can be inserted.

  As will be described later, the screw insertion long hole 315b is formed in a long hole shape so that the upper cover 52 can be screwed even when the cover 5 is attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 of different sizes.

  In the present embodiment, the first holding member 31 is configured to be screwed to the upper cover 52, but is not limited thereto. The first holding member 31 only needs to be attached to the cover 5 (the side cover 51 or the upper and lower covers 52 and 53). For example, the first holding member 31 may be attached by welding or adhesion using a double-sided tape or the like. Then, the nut may be fixed. When bolts are formed on the cover 5 and are fastened with nuts, even if the cover 5 is attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 having a different size, the screw insertion long hole 315b has a long hole shape. Thus, even if the liquid crystal panel 4 having a different size is used to allow the bolt to be inserted even if the bolt position of the cover 5 is changed, the cover 5 can be securely attached to the cover 5. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the first upright portion 312 is formed so as to stand up from two side end portions of the first base portion 311. The first upright portion 312 is formed with a first shaft screw insertion hole 316 through which the shaft screw 33 can be inserted and a butterfly screw insertion elliptic hole 317 through which the thumb screw 34 can be inserted. The first upright portion 312 is formed with a first cutout portion 318 (rotation restricting portion) below.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the second holding member 32 is attached to the curtain plate P3 via screws (not shown). The second holding member 32 is formed in a U shape, and includes a second base portion 321 (base portion) and a second upright portion 322 (upright portion).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the second base portion 321 is attached to a curtain plate P3 disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine P2 (the surface having the game surface of the pachinko machine P2) via screws (not shown). The second base portion 321 is formed with screw insertion holes 325 at four corners through which screws for attaching the second base portion 321 to the curtain plate P3 can be inserted. The second base portion 321 is formed with a cable insertion hole 324 through which the cable of the liquid crystal panel 4 can be inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second upright portion 322 is formed so as to rise from two side end portions of the second base portion 321. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the second upright portion 322 is positioned inward of the first upright portion 312 in the connected state of the second holding member 32 to the first holding member 31. It is formed.

  The second upright portion 322 has a second shaft screw insertion hole 326 through which the shaft screw 33 can be inserted corresponding to the first shaft screw insertion hole 316 and a thumbscrew insertion in the second standing portion 322 in a connected state with the first holding member 31. A thumbscrew insertion hole 327 is formed corresponding to the elliptical hole 317.

  The second upright portion 322 has a second notch 328 (rotation restricting portion) formed below. In the display device, the first notch 318 and the second notch 328 are formed, so that the first holding member 31 becomes the curtain plate P3 and the second holding member 32 becomes the second when the liquid crystal panel 4 is rotated. 1 While allowing rotation without hitting the holding member 31, it functions as a rotation restricting member depending on the amount of notch.

  In this embodiment, the rotatable range is determined by the thumbscrew insertion elliptical hole 317, the first notch 318, and the second notch 328. In addition, you may comprise so that a rotation possible range may be determined with a rotation control position by the thumbscrew insertion elliptical hole 317, the 1st notch part 318, and the 2nd notch part 328. FIG.

  The display device 1 configured as described above is changed from a standard state as shown in FIG. 6A (position where the liquid crystal panel 4 is parallel to the curtain plate P3) to a downward state as shown in FIG. The position of the liquid crystal panel 4 can be adjusted to a position where the liquid crystal panel 4 faces downward from the standard state.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the shaft screw 33 is inserted into the first shaft screw insertion hole 316 of the first holding member 31 and the second shaft screw insertion hole 326 of the second holding member 32, so as to hold the first holding. The member 31 and the second holding member 32 are connected. A nut (not shown) is attached to the shaft screw 33 so that the connection state between the first holding member 31 and the second holding member 32 can be maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the wing screw 34 is inserted into the wing screw insertion elliptic hole 317 of the first holding member 31 and the wing screw insertion hole 327 of the second holding member 32, and by a nut (not shown). The first holding member 31 and the second holding member 32 are fixed. Specifically, the first holding member 31 is fixed so that the first holding member 31 is held at a predetermined rotational position.

  Further, the thumbscrew 34 functions as a fixing member for the first holding member 31 to the second holding member 32, and also functions as a rotation restricting member for the first holding member 31 as shown in FIG. .

  To adjust the angle of the liquid crystal panel 4, first, in the standard state shown in FIG. 6A, the thumbscrew 34 is turned to loosen the nut. The first holding member 31 can be rotated by loosening the nut. Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the angle of the liquid crystal panel 4 is adjusted to be in the downward state. Then, the liquid crystal panel 4 is positioned at a predetermined rotation position, and the thumbscrew 34 is turned again to tighten the nut, thereby fixing the first holding member 31 to the second holding member 32.

  At this time, the rotation is restricted by the thumb screw 34 hitting the thumb screw insertion elliptic hole 317, the first notch 318 hitting the curtain plate P 3, the second notch 328 hitting the first holding member 31, etc. Is done.

  With this configuration, even when the liquid crystal panel 4 or the cover 5 is hit and a force is applied in the rotation direction (for example, when the force is applied downward from the back side of the cover 5), the first holding member 31 is immediately applied. Since no force is applied to the connection portion between the second holding member 32 and the second holding member 32, the connection strength is high.

  At this time, since the display device 1 is fixed to the cover 5 by the first base portion 311 that functions as a reinforcing member, the fixed state between the first base portion 311 and the cover 5 can be easily released. Absent. Furthermore, since the display device 1 is fixed to the curtain plate P3 by the second base portion 321 functioning as a reinforcing member, the fixed state with the curtain plate P3 is not easily released. Therefore, it is possible to provide the display device 1 that does not easily fall off the curtain plate P3.

  Since the display device 1 has a predetermined rotation range determined by the thumbscrew insertion elliptical hole 317, the first cutout portion 318, and the second cutout portion 328, the angle can be adjusted within the range. . Further, since the display device 1 uses a thumbscrew, the angle can be easily adjusted without using a special tool or the like.

  In the display device 1, when the angle of the liquid crystal panel 4 is adjusted, the connection state between the first holding member 31 and the second holding member 32 is maintained by the shaft screw 33, so that the liquid crystal panel 4 falls off. There is no end.

  Therefore, the display device 1 can change the angle of the display surface (liquid crystal panel 4) by the structure of the holding unit 3 described above. In the display device 1, when the display surface is in the lower state, for example, the display surface can be directed to a position that is easy to see for a player who operates the seated pachinko machine P <b> 2. Further, if the display surface is in a standard state or an upward state, for example, the display surface can be directed to a position that is easy to see for people who travel between pachinko islands P1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 is configured to be directed downward from the standard state, but is not limited thereto. The direction of angle adjustment may be determined depending on where the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached. For example, when the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached below the pachinko machine P2, it may be configured to face upward. In this case, it can be easily configured by providing a hole for a shaft screw, a hole for a butterfly screw, or a notch in an upside down position.

Next, the cover 5 that covers the frame R2 of the liquid crystal panel 4 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the cover 5 has two side covers 51 (first cover), an upper cover 52 (second cover), and a lower cover 53 (second cover).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the side cover 51 includes a front surface that covers the display surface side of the liquid crystal panel 4, a back surface that covers the opposite side of the display surface, and a side surface that covers the surface on the thickness direction side of the liquid crystal panel 4. And has a U-shaped cross section. In the side cover 51, the liquid crystal panel 4 is disposed inside a U shape surrounded by a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface. Further, the side cover 51 is formed for each size of the liquid crystal panel 4, and is used by replacing it with a corresponding size according to the size of the liquid crystal panel 4.

The front surface 511 of the side cover 51 is formed in a size that covers the outer frame of the effective display area R <b> 1 of the liquid crystal panel 4.
The side surface 512 of the side cover 51 is formed larger than the thickness of the liquid crystal panel 4.

  The back surface 513 of the side cover 51 is formed in the same size as the front surface 511 of the side cover 51 and has a screw insertion hole 514 through which a screw can be inserted. In the present embodiment, the back surface 513 of the side cover 51 is formed in a size considering the formability so that it can be easily formed, for example, by bending a vertically long rectangular plate material, but is not limited thereto. For example, the back surface 513 of the side cover 51 may be only a portion corresponding to a portion where a screw insertion hole 514 into which a screw 515 serving as a member for fixing the liquid crystal panel 4 can be inserted is formed.

The attachment of the liquid crystal panel 4 and the side cover 51 will be described. The liquid crystal panel 4 and the side cover 51 are connected by screws 515 as shown in FIG. The screw 515 is inserted into the screw insertion hole 514 and is screwed to the side cover 51 by a corresponding nut 516. At this time, the liquid crystal panel 4 and the side cover 51 can be connected by disposing the screw tip at a position where the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4 is pressed against the front surface 511 of the side cover 51.
Further, when attaching to the side cover 51 and the liquid crystal panel 4, a rubber 517 is provided between the screw 515 and the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, as shown in FIG. By providing the rubber 517, the pressing surface of the screw 515 is enlarged, and the rubber 517 can be pressed without being affected by the shape of the liquid crystal panel 4.

Further, the side cover 51 is formed for each size of the liquid crystal panel 4 as described above. Specifically, the side cover 51 is formed with the front surface 511, the side surface 512, and the back surface 513 of the side cover 51 in a length corresponding to the length in the vertical direction of the liquid crystal panel 4, and has a size corresponding to the region of the frame R2. Further, a front surface 511 of the side cover 51 is formed. That is, when the liquid crystal panel 4 as shown in FIG. 3B, which is smaller than the liquid crystal panel 4 as shown in FIG. 3A, is used, as shown in FIG. Side cover 51 formed corresponding to 4 is used.
Thus, since the side cover 51 is formed for each size of the liquid crystal panel 4, the corresponding side cover 51 is selected and attached according to the size of the liquid crystal panel 4 to be used.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the upper cover 52 includes a front surface 521 corresponding to the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, an upper surface 522 corresponding to the upper surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, and a back surface 523 corresponding to the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel 4. And a side surface 524 corresponding to the side surface of the liquid crystal panel 4. In the present embodiment, the upper cover 52 is integrally formed with each surface (front surface 521, upper surface 522, back surface 523, and side surface 524) by injection molding or the like.

  A bolt insertion hole 525 through which the adjustment bolt 526 is inserted is formed on the upper surface 522 of the upper cover 52.

  The back surface 523 of the upper cover 52 is sized to cover the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4 up to the vicinity of the central portion of the liquid crystal panel 4, and is shown in FIG. 8 in a state where the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. As described above, the wiring opening 54 is formed in a size that can be formed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the rear surface 523 of the upper cover 52 has a cutout portion 529 cut away so as to avoid the side cover 51 attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 when the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached. It is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the lower cover 53 includes a front surface 531 corresponding to the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, a bottom surface 532 corresponding to the bottom surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, and a back surface 533 corresponding to the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4. And a side surface 534 corresponding to the side surface of the liquid crystal panel 4.

  The lower cover 53 has an adjusting nut 535 disposed at a position corresponding to the bolt insertion hole 525 of the upper cover 52 when the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 are attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. In the present embodiment, the lower cover 53 is integrally formed with each surface (front surface 531, bottom surface 532, back surface 533, side surface 534) by injection molding or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the back surface 533 of the lower cover 53 extends to the center of the liquid crystal panel 4 so as to cover the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4, and the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are connected to the liquid crystal panel 4. In such a state, the wiring opening 54 is formed in such a size that it can be formed.

  Further, a notch 529 that is notched so as to avoid the side cover 51 attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 is formed on the back surface 533 of the lower cover 53 when the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached. The first holding member 31 is attached to the back surface 533 of the upper and lower covers 53 by screws (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the adjustment nut 535 is formed in a cylindrical shape, has a bolt hole 536 corresponding to the adjustment bolt 526 at one end, and is attached to the bottom surface of the lower cover 53 at the other end.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are in a state where the upper part of the liquid crystal panel 4 is accommodated in the upper cover 52 accommodating part and the lower part of the liquid crystal panel 4 is accommodated in the lower cover 53 accommodating part. Thus, the adjustment bolt 526 is inserted into the bolt insertion hole 525 and screwed into the corresponding adjustment nut 535, so that the liquid crystal panel 4 can be held and connected.
Further, the positions of the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 can be adjusted by adjusting the screwed state of the adjusting bolt 526. That is, the position of the liquid crystal panel 4 in the height direction can be adjusted.

  For example, in order to use the liquid crystal panel 4 having the size shown in FIG. 3A to the display device 1 from the liquid crystal panel 4 having the size shown in FIG. 3A, first, the size shown in FIG. It replaces | exchanges for the side cover 51 of the magnitude | size shown in FIG.7 (c) corresponding to the liquid crystal panel 4. FIG. At this time, the position of the tip of the adjusting bolt 526 is adjusted according to the thickness of the liquid crystal panel 4 to be used.

  Next, in the display device 1, the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. At this time, according to the size of the liquid crystal panel 4, the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 by adjusting the screwing degree of the adjusting bolt 526 as shown in FIG. . At this time, if the size of the liquid crystal panel 4 is larger than the adjustment range of the adjusting bolt 526, the adjusting bolt 526 having a long bolt shaft that reaches the adjusting nut and can be screwed is adjusted. When the size of the liquid crystal panel 4 is larger than the adjustment range of the adjusting bolt 526, the adjusting bolt 526 having a short bolt axis is used in consideration of the protrusion from the upper cover 52.

  In the display device 1, by attaching the side cover 51, the upper cover 52, and the lower cover 53 to the liquid crystal panel 4 in this way, the liquid crystal panels 4 having different sizes can be attached.

  The display device 1 configured as described above can use liquid crystal monitors of various sizes (vertical and horizontal lengths and thicknesses). For this reason, it can respond to various ready-made products, and can be used as the liquid crystal panel 4 of the display device 1 by diverting the discarded liquid crystal monitor of the pachinko machine P2. Thereby, while satisfying the request for recycling of the pachinko machine P2, the display device 1 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Next, an example where the liquid crystal panel 4 having the size shown in FIG. 3B is used will be described below.

  In the display device 1, a liquid crystal panel 4 having a size different from that of the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the liquid crystal panel 4 that is smaller than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. 3A (specifically, the effective display region R1 is narrower, thinner, and shorter in the vertical direction than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. 3A). The case where the liquid crystal panel 4) is attached will be described.

  A side cover 51 as shown in FIG. 7C is used for the liquid crystal panel 4 whose effective display area R1 is narrower than that of the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG.

  First, the side cover 51 is attached. At this time, since the liquid crystal panel 4 to be attached is thinner than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in the drawing, a screw 515 having a long screw shaft is used. By using the screw 515 having a long screw shaft, the side cover 51 is fixed to the liquid crystal panel 4 by pressing the liquid crystal panel 4 against the front surface of the side cover 51 at the tip of the screw shaft.

  Next, the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 are attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. At this time, since the liquid crystal panel 4 to be attached is shorter in the vertical direction than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. 3A, the adjusting bolt 526 having a short bolt axis is used. By using the adjusting bolt 526 having a short bolt axis, an excessive portion of the bolt axis of the adjusting bolt 526 does not protrude from the upper cover 52.

  In addition, although the example using the liquid crystal panel 4 smaller than the liquid crystal panel 4 illustrated in FIG. 3A has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal panel 4 (larger than the liquid crystal panel 4 illustrated in FIG. Specifically, for example, the liquid crystal panel 4 can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4) which is larger in the vertical direction and larger in the thickness direction than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in FIG. In this case, the side cover 51 corresponding to the vertical direction of the liquid crystal panel 4 and the effective display region R1 is replaced, and the screwing degree of the adjusting bolts 526 of the upper cover 52 and the lower cover 53 is adjusted, whereby FIG. A liquid crystal panel 4 larger than the liquid crystal panel 4 shown in (a) can be used.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment of the display device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a liquid crystal panel to which a cover is attached and a holding member attached to a curtain plate in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view showing a liquid crystal panel, a cover, and a first holding member in the second embodiment, and FIG. 11A is a view showing a state in which the liquid crystal panel with the side cover attached is attached to the upper and lower covers. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a liquid crystal panel to which a cover and a first holding member are attached as viewed from the back side. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating attachment of the holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover is attached in the second embodiment, and (a) is a diagram illustrating attachment of the first holding member to the liquid crystal panel to which the cover is attached; (B) is a figure which shows attachment of the 2nd holding member to a 1st holding member, (c) is a figure which shows the connection of a 1st holding member and a 2nd holding member.

  In the display device 1 according to the first embodiment, the first holding member 31 is integrally formed, and the two first upright portions 312 and 312 are held by the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 by one first base portion 311. However, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, corresponding to each of the two first upright portions 312, 312, the two first holding members 31 including the two first base portions 311, 311. Consists of.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first base portions 311 and 311 have a size that does not reach the vicinity of the center of the cover 5 when attached to the cover 5. For this reason, when the cable is pulled out from the liquid crystal panel 4, it is pulled out from between the first base portions 311 and 311 as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the first base portions 311 and 311 are fixed to the lower cover 53 by welding as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the first base portions 311 and 311 are fixed to the lower cover 53 by welding, but are not limited thereto. It is only necessary to be attached to the cover 5 (the side cover 51, the upper cover 52, or the lower cover 53). For example, a bolt insertion hole is formed in the first base portions 311 and 311 to be bolted, The bolt formed in the above may be configured to be fastened with a nut through a bolt insertion hole formed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display device 1 is configured such that the liquid crystal panel 4 is fitted into the lower cover 53 and the adjustment nuts 535 and 535 are adjusted to the upper cover 52 via adjustment bolts 526 and 526. By attaching to the liquid crystal panel 4, the liquid crystal panel 4 to which the cover 5 is attached can be connected to the second holding member 32 as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the thumb screw 34 and the nut (not shown) are connected to the second holding member 32 by the shaft screw 33 at a predetermined rotational position. To fix.

The display device 1 configured as described above has the following effects.
In the display device 1, since the existing curtain plate P3 can be used to arrange the display surface on the front surface of the curtain plate P3 by the holding unit 3, the decoration applied to the curtain plate P3 and the pachinko machine P2 When a game space is produced, a new display surface can be provided without breaking the sense of unity of the game space.

  Further, in the display device 1, the liquid crystal panel 4 having a different size is used by exchanging the side cover 51 and adjusting the distance between the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 according to the size of the liquid crystal panel 4 to be used. Can do. Therefore, in the display device 1, for example, the liquid crystal panel 4 mounted on the discarded pachinko machine P2 or the off-the-shelf liquid crystal panel 4 can be used. The liquid crystal panel 4 can be freely selected so as to work favorably for the manufacturer such as manufacturability.

  Further, in the display device 1, since the holding unit 3 is provided with an angle adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting the angle of the display surface, the display surface is directed in a direction suitable for a player operating the pachinko machine P2, for example. And the display effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in the display device 1, the liquid crystal panel 4 is pressed against the front surface of the side cover 51 with screws and the side cover 51 is attached to the liquid crystal panel 4. The panel can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4.

  Further, in the display device 1, since the display device 1 is attached to the surface of the curtain plate P3 by the holding unit 3, the display device 1 does not get in the way when the curtain plate P3 is opened and closed.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of the display apparatus 1 which concerns on this invention was described, the display apparatus 1 which concerns on this invention can be implemented with a various form, without being limited to embodiment mentioned above.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 is removed from the pachinko machine P2 and used with the case removed, but the liquid crystal panel 4 can also be used with the case attached. In this case, the cover 5 having a size that assumes the case is used. In other words, it is possible to use the cover 5 having a size that covers the attachment portion of the pachinko machine P2 that does not function as the liquid crystal panel 4 to the housing.

  In the present embodiment, the image displayed on the display device 1 is a video output from the video deck 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various images (still images and moving images) can be used.

  In the present embodiment, the horizontally long liquid crystal panel 4 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various shapes of the liquid crystal panel 4 can be accommodated, and for example, the liquid crystal panel 4 having a vertically long rectangular shape can be used.

  In the present embodiment, a substrate such as an interface substrate is unitized in the liquid crystal panel 4 and held by the cover 5, but is not limited thereto. A substrate such as an interface substrate may be selected depending on the ease of handling, the configuration of the liquid crystal panel 4, and the like. For example, the substrate may be disposed inside the curtain plate P3.

  In the display device 1, the liquid crystal panel 4, the backlight inverter substrate, and the monitor unit in which the interface substrate is unitized with a case of acrylic or the like can be used as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism so that liquid crystal panels having different sizes can be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An adjustment mechanism for using liquid crystal panels of different sizes is sufficient if the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 in accordance with the size of the liquid crystal panel 4. Bolts are provided on the back surface, and the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 by a rear panel having bolt insertion holes through which the bolts can be inserted. The bolt insertion holes formed in the back panel are shaped so that the bolts of the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 whose positions change by allowing the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 to be attached to the liquid crystal panels 4 of different sizes can be inserted, for example, A long hole shape or a slit shape can be formed on the back panel. Therefore, even if the position of the bolt changes using the liquid crystal panel 4 having a different size, the upper and lower covers can be attached to the liquid crystal panel 4 via the back panel with the nut because the position changes in the bolt insertion hole. .

  Further, the display control device 2 may be configured to output an image reproduction signal to the liquid crystal panel 4, and may be a personal computer, for example. When configured by a personal computer, for example, image (still image and moving image) data stored in a hard disk or various media is displayed on the display device 1. In addition, when the personal computer is connected to the Internet, immediate information (for example, news) can be displayed. When the personal computer is connected in synchronization with the pachinko machine P2, the pachinko machine P2 is displayed. Can be displayed (for example, display corresponding to winning). Further, each display device 1 can be configured to display different images. Various display timings can be set.

  In the present embodiment, the image display panel is configured as the liquid crystal panel 4, but is not limited thereto. Any image display panel capable of displaying a desired image (moving image or still image) may be used. For example, not only a moving image display panel represented by an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), a plasma display, a liquid crystal panel, and the like, Includes various still image display panels used for electronic paper and the like.

  In the present embodiment, side covers 51 and 51 are provided on the sides of the liquid crystal panel 4, an upper cover 52 is provided above the liquid crystal panel 4, and a lower cover 53 is provided below the liquid crystal panel 4. For example, the upper and lower covers 52 and 53 may be provided on the side of the liquid crystal panel 4, and the side covers 51 and 51 may be provided above and below the liquid crystal panel 4.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal panel 4 is directly attached to the curtain plate P3 via the holding portion 3, but the present invention is not limited to this. The liquid crystal panel 4 only needs to be disposed on the front surface of the curtain plate P3. For example, the liquid crystal panel 4 is attached to the top plate P4 or the like to which the curtain plate P3 other than the curtain plate P3 is attached via the holding portion 3 and is mounted on the front surface of the curtain plate P3. It may be arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal panel 4 is arranged on the front surface of the upper curtain plate P3 of the pachinko machine P2 has been described, but instead, the upper part of the pachinko machine P2 and the lower part of the curtain board P3. You may arrange | position in the front surface of the area | region P6 where a call button etc. are arrange | positioned. In this case, the calling buttons or the like may be shifted and arranged in order to avoid arranging the calling buttons or the like on the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 4. Furthermore, the liquid crystal panel 4 may be disposed in the sand between the pachinko machine P2 and the pachinko machine P2.

1 Display device 2 VCR (display control device)
3 Holding Unit 4 Image Display Panel 5 Cover 31 Second Holding Member (First Holding Unit)
32 1st holding member (2nd holding part)
51 Side cover (first cover)
52 Upper cover (second cover)
53 Lower cover (second cover)
321 Second base part (base part)
322 Second standing part (standing part)
328 Second notch (rotation restricting portion)
P2 Game machine P3 Screen board R1 Effective display area R2 Frame S Display system

Claims (4)

A display device that is held on a curtain provided at the top of a gaming machine and displays a desired image,
An image display panel for displaying an image in the effective display area;
A cover covering a frame around the effective display area;
A holding portion for holding the image display panel on the front surface of the curtain,
The cover includes a first cover that covers a frame on one of the two opposing sides of the image display panel, and a second cover that covers the frame on the other two sides of the image display panel,
The first cover is formed in a size corresponding to a frame on one of the two opposite sides of the image display panel, and is formed to be replaceable and attached to the image display panel.
The second cover can be attached to the image display panel so that the second covers are connected to each other, and the distance between the second covers can be adjusted so that different sizes of image display panels can be used. Has a mechanism,
The holding part has a first holding part attached to the pachinko machine side, and a second holding part attached to the cover side,
The first holding portion has a predetermined size, and includes a base portion that is closely attached to the curtain plate, and an upright portion that stands up from the base portion,
The second holding portion is pivotally supported by the upright portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pachinko machine, and the angle of the image display panel can be adjusted by fixing at a predetermined rotation position. Display device. The upright portion is provided at two locations on the end of the base portion,
The display device according to claim 1, wherein the second holding portion is rotatably attached corresponding to the standing portion.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the second holding portion is provided with a rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation beyond a predetermined rotation range. A display system having a display device for displaying a desired image, provided corresponding to each gaming machine in the upper panel of the gaming machine island,
A display control device for displaying an image on the display device;
The display device
An image display panel for displaying an image in the effective display area;
A cover covering a frame around the effective display area;
A holding portion for holding the image display panel on the front surface of the curtain,
The cover includes a first cover that covers a frame on one of the two opposing sides of the image display panel, and a second cover that covers the frame on the other two sides of the image display panel,
The first cover is formed in a size corresponding to a frame on one of the two opposite sides of the image display panel, and is formed to be replaceable and attached to the image display panel.
The second cover can be attached to the image display panel so that the second covers are connected to each other, and the distance between the second covers can be adjusted so that different sizes of image display panels can be used. Has a mechanism,
The holding part has a first holding part attached to the pachinko machine side, and a second holding part attached to the cover side,
The first holding portion includes a base portion that is closely attached to the curtain plate, and an upright portion that stands up from the base portion,
The second holding portion is pivotally supported by the upright portion so as to be rotatable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the pachinko machine, and the angle of the image display panel can be adjusted by fixing at a predetermined rotation position. Display system.

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