Bottom plate of electric card sorting machine and electric card sorting machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a base plate of an electric card sorting machine and an electric card sorting machine, which belongs to the field of chess and card entertainment equipment, and solves the problems of low strength and high manufacturing cost of existing base plates. The base plate of the electric card sorting machine of the present invention includes a first base plate and a second base plate that are stacked, and the first base plate and the second base plate form a cavity; and a support structure, which is supported between the first base plate and the second base plate. When the first base plate and the second base plate are compressed by an external force, the force is transmitted to each other through the support structure, and the first base plate and the second base plate share the force, which is significantly improved compared to the existing single-layer base plate. The support structure also plays the role of dispersing the force between the first base plate and the second base plate, and the force distribution of the base plate is more uniform, and the anti-deformation effect is better. The first base plate and the second base plate can be made of relatively thin, low-cost metal plates to obtain good processing performance, taking into account the structural strength and manufacturing cost of the base plate.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of chess and card entertainment equipment, and in particular to a bottom plate of an electric card sorting machine and the electric card sorting machine. [Background Technology]

[0002] An automatic mahjong machine typically consists of an outer frame and a movement. The movement is housed within the space enclosed by the outer frame, preventing the user from directly contacting the movement's internal mechanical components. A baseplate is located at the bottom of the outer frame, onto which the movement is mounted. Therefore, high requirements are placed on the baseplate's strength, flatness, and storage space. To ensure safe use, existing technologies often use thicker metal sheets, increasing the difficulty and cost of manufacturing. Furthermore, as mahjong machines gain more functions, the weight of the movement continues to increase. Simply increasing the baseplate's baseplate's thickness and adding reinforcement ribs makes it difficult to achieve the desired balance between strength and manufacturing cost. [Summary of the invention]

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a bottom plate of an electric card sorting machine, optimize the bottom plate structure, and thereby take into account both the structural strength and the manufacturing cost of the bottom plate.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine includes:

[0006] A first bottom plate and a second bottom plate are stacked, wherein the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate form a cavity; and

[0007] A supporting structure is supported between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate.

[0008] In the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine, the supporting structure includes a first protrusion integrally formed on the first bottom plate, and the first protrusion abuts against or is fixedly connected to the second bottom plate.

[0009] In the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine, the supporting structure includes a second protrusion integrally formed on the second bottom plate, and the second protrusion abuts against or is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate.

[0010] In the base plate of the above-mentioned electric card sorting machine, the support structure includes a first protrusion integrally formed on the first base plate and a second protrusion integrally formed on the second base plate, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion are staggered, offset, or fixedly connected.

[0011] In the bottom plate of the above-mentioned electric card sorting machine, the supporting structure is a supporting member independently arranged between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, and two ends of the supporting member respectively abut or are fixedly connected to the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate.

[0012] In the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine, the second bottom plate edge is provided with a vertical flange extending upward and a transverse flange bent inward from the vertical flange, and the first bottom plate edge is overlapped or fixed on the transverse flange.

[0013] In the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine, the transverse flange is provided with a step for positioning the first bottom plate.

[0014] In the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine, a sinking platform for installing the central lifting mechanism of the mahjong machine is provided in the central area of ​​the first bottom plate, and the sinking platform abuts against or is fixedly connected to the second bottom plate.

[0015] In the bottom plate of the above-mentioned electric card sorting machine, the first bottom plate is provided with a groove for accommodating the large disk support wheel and / or for accommodating the card flipping magnet.

[0016] The present invention also provides an electric card sorting machine, comprising the bottom plate described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0018] The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine proposed in the present invention adopts a composite structure, that is, a first bottom plate and a second bottom plate arranged in a stacked manner, and a support structure is supported between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. Due to the function of the support structure, the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate will not bear the load alone. When the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate are compressed by an external force, the force is transmitted to each other through the support structure, and the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate share the force. Compared with the existing single-layer bottom plate, the strength is significantly improved, and the support structure also has the effect of dispersing the force between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, so that the force distribution of the bottom plate is more uniform and the anti-deformation effect is better. Due to the improvement in the overall strength of the bottom plate, the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate can be made of relatively thin, low-cost metal plates to obtain good processing performance and take into account the structural strength and manufacturing cost of the bottom plate.

[0019] The first and second base plates form a hollow cavity. This hollow structure reduces the base plate's weight and enhances its appearance, providing a comfortable grip during assembly and maintenance. Furthermore, during operation, the noise generated by the mechanism enters the cavity, where it is reflected, attenuated, and then transmitted out of the base plate, reducing the noise level and improving the user experience.

[0020] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bottom plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a base plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a bottom plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A local enlarged view of point A;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a bottom plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a bottom plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the large disk support wheel, flip magnet and central lifting mechanism on the base plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] 100 first bottom plate, 110 first protrusion, 120 sinking platform, 121 first mounting hole, 122 second mounting hole, 130 groove, 140 side sinking platform;

[0031] 200 second bottom plate, 210 vertical flange, 220 horizontal flange, 221 step, 230 second protrusion;

[0032] 300 cavity;

[0033] 400 base, 410 lifting rod;

[0034] 500 large disc motor

[0035] 600 flip magnets;

[0036] 700 large plate support wheel. [Specific implementation method]

[0037] The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine proposed in the present invention adopts a composite structure, that is, a first bottom plate and a second bottom plate are stacked, and a support structure is supported between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. Due to the function of the support structure, the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate will not bear the load alone. When the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate are compressed by external force, the force is transmitted to each other through the support structure, and the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate share the force. Compared with the existing single-layer bottom plate, the strength is significantly improved, and the support structure between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate also has the effect of dispersing the force, and the force distribution of the bottom plate is more uniform, and the anti-deformation effect is better. Due to the improvement of the overall strength of the bottom plate, the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate can be made of relatively thin and low-cost metal plates to obtain good processing performance, taking into account the structural strength and manufacturing cost of the bottom plate. The first bottom plate and the second bottom plate form a cavity. The hollow structure design reduces the weight of the bottom plate and enhances the thickness of the bottom plate in appearance, so that the bottom plate has a good grip during disassembly and maintenance. Not only that, during the use of the electric card sorting machine, the noise emitted by the movement enters the cavity, is reflected and attenuated in the cavity, and then transmitted out of the bottom plate, reducing the noise emitted by the electric card sorting machine when it is working and improving the user experience.

[0038] The following is an explanation and description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive. Based on the embodiments in the implementation manner, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 、 2 The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes: a first bottom plate 100 and a second bottom plate 200 stacked together, the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 forming a cavity 300; and a support structure supported between the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200. Both the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 in this embodiment are metal parts.

[0044] Combine Figure 3 、 4 In this embodiment, the support structure includes a first protrusion 110 integrally formed on the first base plate 100. For example, the first protrusion 110 is directly formed on the first base plate 100 through a process such as stamping. The first protrusion 110 can be in the form of a bump or a rib, which is not particularly limited in this embodiment. To ensure uniform force distribution, multiple first protrusions 110 are typically provided on the first base plate 100. The multiple first protrusions 110 are distributed in a matrix or other irregular pattern, which is not particularly limited in this embodiment.

[0045] After the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 are assembled, the plurality of first protrusions 110 are all in contact with the second base plate 200 and are further fixed by welding, screwing, or the like. This can increase the connection strength between the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 and prevent local deformation and warping of the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200. Of course, in other embodiments, the plurality of first protrusions 110 only remain in contact with the second base plate 200, and the edges of the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 are fixed by welding, screwing, or the like.

[0046] Combine Figure 3 、 4 In this embodiment, the edge of the second base plate 200 is provided with an upwardly extending vertical flange 210 and a transverse flange 220 bent inward from the vertical flange 210. The edge of the first base plate 100 is fixed to the transverse flange 220 by welding, screw connection, etc., to prevent the edges of the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 from deformation or warping. Preferably, the transverse flange 220 is provided with a step 221 for positioning the first base plate 100. The shape formed by the step 221 on the edge of the second base plate 200 matches the shape of the first base plate 100. When the first base plate 100 is placed on the second base plate 200 for assembly, the step 221 defines the assembly position of the first base plate 100 and can limit the lateral displacement of the first base plate 100, making the assembly of the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 more convenient and improving the assembly quality of the two. Of course, in some other embodiments, when other parts of the first base plate 100 and the second base plate 200 are effectively fixed, such as the fixed connection between the first protrusion 110 and the second base plate 200, the edge of the first base plate 100 can overlap the transverse flange 220 without being fixed.

[0047] It can be understood that the edge of the first bottom plate 100 is provided with a flange structure as described in this embodiment, and cooperates with the edge of the second bottom plate 200, which can also achieve a fixed connection between the edge portions of the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200.

[0048] According to the bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine described in this embodiment, the first protrusion 110 is supported between the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200. Due to the action of the first protrusion 110, the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 do not bear the load alone. When the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 are compressed by external force, the force is transmitted to each other through the first protrusion 110, and the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 share the force. Compared with the existing single-layer bottom plate, the strength is significantly improved. In addition, the multiple first protrusions 110 between the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 also have the effect of dispersing the force, resulting in a more uniform force distribution on the bottom plate and better anti-deformation effect. Due to the improved overall strength of the bottom plate, the first bottom plate 100 and the second bottom plate 200 can be made of relatively thin, low-cost metal plates to achieve good processing performance and take into account the structural strength and manufacturing cost of the bottom plate.

[0049] The first and second base plates 100 and 200 form a cavity 300. This hollow structure reduces the overall weight of the base plate and enhances its appearance, providing a comfortable grip during assembly and maintenance. Furthermore, during operation, the noise generated by the mechanism enters cavity 300, where it is reflected, attenuated, and then transmitted out of the base plate, reducing the noise generated by the machine and improving the user experience.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the support structure includes a second protrusion 230 integrally formed on the second base plate 200. For example, the second protrusion 230 is directly formed on the second base plate 200 through a process such as stamping. The second protrusion 230 abuts or is fixedly connected to the first base plate 100. Compared to the previous embodiment, this embodiment disposes the support structure on the second base plate 200. The specific implementation method can refer to the first embodiment.

[0051] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment of the invention, the support structure includes a first protrusion 110 integrally formed on the first base plate 100 and a second protrusion 230 integrally formed on the second base plate 200. The specific implementation of the first protrusion 110 and the second protrusion 230 can refer to the previous embodiment, but the difference is that in this embodiment, the first protrusion 110 and the second protrusion 230 can abut against each other or be fixedly connected to achieve the support effect. Of course, referring to the previous embodiment, the first protrusion 110 abuts or is fixedly connected to the second base plate 200, and the second protrusion 230 abuts or is fixedly connected to the first base plate 100. The details will not be described in detail.

[0052] In one embodiment of the invention, the support structure is a support member independently arranged between the first base plate and the second base plate, and the two ends of the support member abut or are fixedly connected to the first base plate and the second base plate respectively. Exemplarily: the support structure is an independently arranged support block, support bar or support frame; during assembly, the support structure is first fixedly connected to the second base plate, and after the first base plate is covered with the second base plate, the support structure is fixedly connected to the first base plate. The fixed connection mentioned in this embodiment can be an existing conventional mechanical connection method such as welding and screw connection. Compared with the aforementioned embodiment, in the technical solution described in this embodiment, since the support structure is independently arranged, it can be made of high-strength materials to improve its own strength to ensure support reliability.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 、 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, based on any of the above embodiments, a sunken platform 120 for mounting the central lifting mechanism of the mahjong machine is provided in the central area of ​​the first base plate 100. The sunken platform 120 abuts against or is fixedly connected to the second base plate 200. Specifically, the central lifting mechanism of the mahjong machine includes a base 400, a lifting rod 410, and a lifting motor. A first mounting hole 121 and a second mounting hole 122 are provided in the sunken platform 120. The base 400 is fixed to the first mounting hole 121. The lifting motor is installed in the base 400. The large plate motor 500 (for driving the shuffling plate of the mahjong machine) is fixed to the second mounting hole 122.

[0054] Since the above-mentioned multiple components need to be installed in the central area of ​​the base plate, if the central area of ​​the first base plate 100 does not provide effective support, it is easy to collapse or deform, affecting the normal operation of the central lifting mechanism and the large disk. The sinking platform 120 provided in this embodiment not only provides installation space for the central lifting mechanism and the large disk motor, thereby reducing the installation height of the central lifting mechanism and the large disk motor and saving space, but also the sinking platform 120 abuts or is fixedly connected to the second base plate 200, so that the central area of ​​the first base plate 100 is supported by the second base plate 200, thereby increasing the bearing capacity of the central area of ​​the first base plate 100, so as to stably support the central lifting mechanism and the large disk motor.

[0055] Based on the above concept, four side sunken platforms 140 can also be set around the first bottom plate 100. The side sunken platforms 140 are used to support the pushing mechanism of the mahjong machine. The pushing mechanism is used to arrange the mahjong tiles and push the arranged mahjong tiles to the mahjong machine table as required. The specific structure and working principle of the pushing mechanism can refer to the existing technology and will not be described in detail in this embodiment. The side sunken platforms 140 set in this embodiment provide installation space for the pushing mechanism, thereby reducing the installation height of the pushing mechanism and saving space. The side sunken platforms 140 and the second bottom plate 200 are supported by the aforementioned support structure, or the side sunken platforms 140 directly abut against the second bottom plate 200.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 、 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, based on any of the above embodiments, the first base plate 100 is provided with a recess 130 for accommodating the large disk support wheel 700 and the flip magnet 600. Specifically, a shuffling tray is mounted above the first base plate 100 and driven by a shuffling motor to perform the shuffling function. The large disk support wheel 700 is rotatably mounted within the recess 130 of the first base plate 100, supporting the shuffling tray and ensuring smooth rotation. For mahjong tiles with built-in magnets, the flip magnet 600 is mounted within the recess 130 of the first base plate 100. During the shuffling process, the magnetic pole relationship between the flip magnet 600 and the magnets built into the tiles is utilized to align all tiles so that they face up. In this embodiment, the recess 130 provided on the first base plate 100 provides space for the large disk support wheel 700 and the flip magnet 600, thereby reducing their installation height and saving space.

[0057] One embodiment of the present invention provides an electric card sorting machine, comprising the base plate described in any of the aforementioned embodiments. Since the structural strength of the base plate is significantly improved, the load-bearing capacity obtained thereby enables the base plate to withstand a heavier movement, thereby meeting the functional design requirements of the electric card sorting machine.

[0058] The electric card sorting machine described in this embodiment generally refers to electric entertainment appliances including automatic mahjong machines.

[0059] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the drawings and the above specific embodiments. Any modifications that do not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine is characterized by: include: A first bottom plate and a second bottom plate are stacked, wherein the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate enclose a cavity that reduces noise emitted by the electric card sorting machine when it is in operation; and a supporting structure supported between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, wherein the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate are both metal plates, and the supporting structure includes one of the following structures: The supporting structure includes a first protrusion integrally formed on the first bottom plate, the first protrusion abutting or fixedly connected to the second bottom plate; The supporting structure includes a second protrusion integrally formed on the second bottom plate, and the second protrusion abuts against or is fixedly connected to the first bottom plate; The supporting structure includes a first protrusion integrally formed on the first bottom plate and a second protrusion integrally formed on the second bottom plate. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are staggered, offset, or fixedly connected. The edge of the second bottom plate is provided with a vertical flange extending upward and a horizontal flange bent inward from the vertical flange. The edge of the first bottom plate overlaps or is fixed on the horizontal flange.

2. The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse flange is provided with a step for positioning the first bottom plate.

3. The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sinking platform for installing the central lifting mechanism of the mahjong machine is provided in the central area of ​​the first bottom plate, and the sinking platform abuts against or is fixedly connected to the second bottom plate.

4. The bottom plate of the electric card sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bottom plate is provided with a groove for accommodating the large disk support wheel and / or for accommodating the flip magnet.

5. Electric card sorting machine, characterized in that, The invention comprises the base plate according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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