Hinge structure for mahjong machine

By designing a hinge structure for mahjong machines, using the combination of guide arc grooves and guide pins, the problems of unstable and unsmooth flip of the existing mahjong machine hinge mechanism are solved, and a more stable and smooth hinge flip effect is achieved.

CN222596549UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11HUBEI BAIDIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421407531.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-20
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-20

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Technical Problem

The hinge mechanism of existing mahjong machines is hinged by a pin, resulting in unstable and unsmooth flip cover.

Method used

A hinge structure is designed, including a hinge body, which consists of a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first connecting plate is fixed to the panel through a mounting hole, and the second connecting plate is hinged with the column through a pin hole, and a guide arc groove is provided on the second connecting plate, and a guide pin shaft that cooperates with the guide arc groove is provided on the column.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of guide arc grooves and guide pins, the hinge is stable and smoothly flipped, improving the use effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hinge structure for a mahjong machine, which comprises a hinge body, the hinge body comprises a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are integrally connected, the first connecting plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, the mounting holes are fixed on a panel through bolts, the second connecting plate is provided with pin holes, and the pin holes are fixed on the panel through bolts. The pin holes are hinged to the stand columns through pin shafts. The hinge has the advantages that the second connecting plate is provided with the pin hole, the pin hole is hinged to the stand column through the pin shaft, the second connecting plate is provided with the guide arc groove, the stand column is provided with the guide pin shaft connected with the guide arc groove in a matched mode, the guide arc groove and the guide pin shaft enable the hinge to turn over stably and smoothly, and the using effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mahjong machine supports, in particular to a hinge structure used for mahjong machines. Background Art

[0002] Mahjong table is an indispensable theme in games and leisure activities, especially the fully automatic mahjong table has become a high-end entertainment product and an essential supporting item for hotels. It is generally divided into ordinary mahjong table and electric mahjong table. The panel and bottom plate of the electric mahjong table are hinged by pins or hinges.

[0003] For example, a Chinese patent discloses a hinge mechanism for an automatic mahjong machine (publication number: CN205412189U), which includes a hinge assembly and a column, the hinge assembly includes a hinge and a hinge bracket; the hinge includes a hinge body and a connecting part I, a notch is provided on one side of the hinge body, and the lower edges of both sides of the notch are respectively fixed and welded to the connecting part I; a through hole is provided on the connecting part I; the hinge bracket includes a hinge bracket body; protrusions are provided on both sides of the upper end of the hinge bracket body to form a connecting part II; a through hole is provided on the connecting part II; the hinge is connected to the hinge bracket by a screw, and when the hinge is assembled and installed on the column, it is fixed and installed with two screws. This process simplifies the operation, saves the amount of screws, and uses two iron sheets to replace the original externally purchased hinges, which increases the working time and greatly reduces the procurement burden in terms of cost.

[0004] The existing mahjong machine is equipped with automatic shuffling and pushing devices, which saves time and effort compared with the traditional manual shuffling, and is simple and convenient to operate. In the automatic mahjong machine, there is a hinge mechanism, which is used to provide support and fixation for other structural parts. In the existing mechanism, the column and the panel are hinged by a pin shaft, but the hinged connection using the pin shaft is unstable and the cover is not smooth.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a hinge structure for a mahjong machine in view of the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a hinge structure for a mahjong machine to solve the above technical problems.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A hinge structure for a mahjong machine includes a hinge body, wherein the hinge body includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, wherein the first connecting plate is integrally connected to the second connecting plate, wherein the first connecting plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, wherein the mounting holes are fixed to a panel by bolts, and wherein the second connecting plate is provided with a pin hole, wherein the pin hole is hinged to a column by a pin shaft.

[0009] Preferably, a stopper is provided on the column.

[0010] Preferably, the second connecting plate is provided with a stop groove which is cooperatively connected with the stop block.

[0011] Preferably, the first connecting plate is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0012] Preferably, a convex rib is provided between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the second connecting plate is provided with a guide arc groove, and the column is provided with a guide pin shaft which is matched and connected with the guide arc groove.

[0014] Preferably, the hinge body is formed by stamping and bending.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the second connecting plate is provided with a pin hole, the pin hole is hinged on the column through a pin shaft, the second connecting plate is provided with a guide arc groove, and a guide pin shaft matched with the guide arc groove is provided on the column. The guide arc groove and the guide pin shaft make the hinge flipping stable and smooth, thereby improving the use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge structure of the utility model for a mahjong machine;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a column of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model being installed on a panel and a column.

[0019] The reference numerals in the figure are: 1, hinge body; 2, first connecting plate; 3, second connecting plate; 4, panel; 5, column; 201, mounting hole; 202, reinforcing rib; 203, rib; 301, pin hole; 302, retaining groove; 303, guide arc groove; 501, stop block; 502, guide pin shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0021] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different ways as defined and covered by the claims.

[0024] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 The utility model is described in further detail.

[0025] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a hinge structure for a mahjong machine includes a hinge body 1, wherein the hinge body 1 includes a first connecting plate 2 and a second connecting plate 3, wherein the first connecting plate 2 is integrally connected to the second connecting plate 3, wherein the first connecting plate 2 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 201, wherein the mounting holes 201 are fixed to a panel 4 by bolts, and the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a pin hole 301, wherein the pin hole 301 is hinged to a column 5 by a pin shaft.

[0026] Furthermore, a stopper 501 is provided on the column 5 .

[0027] Furthermore, the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a retaining groove 302 which is matched with the retaining block 501 .

[0028] The further technical solution has the beneficial effect that the stop block 501 and the stop groove 302 play a limiting role.

[0029] Furthermore, the first connecting plate 2 is provided with reinforcing ribs 202 .

[0030] The further technical solution has the beneficial effect of: strengthening the ribs 202 to improve the strength of the first connecting plate 2 and making it less likely to deform.

[0031] Furthermore, a convex rib 203 is provided between the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 3 .

[0032] The further technical solution has the beneficial effect that the convex rib 203 improves the connection rigidity between the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 3 .

[0033] Furthermore, the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a guide arc groove 303 , and the column 5 is provided with a guide pin shaft 502 which is matched and connected with the guide arc groove 303 .

[0034] The further technical solution has the beneficial effect that the guide arc groove 303 and the guide pin shaft 502 make the hinge flip stable and smooth, thus improving the use effect.

[0035] Furthermore, the hinge body 1 is formed by stamping and bending.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a pin hole 301, the pin hole 301 is hinged on the column 5 through a pin shaft, the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a guide arc groove 303, and a guide pin shaft 502 is provided on the column to cooperate with the guide arc groove 303. The guide arc groove 303 and the guide pin shaft 502 make the hinge flipping stable and smooth, thereby improving the use effect.

[0037] Working principle: The hinge body 1 includes a first connecting plate 2 and a second connecting plate 3, the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 3 are connected in one piece, the first connecting plate 2 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 201, the mounting holes 201 are fixed to the panel 4 by bolts, the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a pin hole 301, the pin hole 301 is hinged to the column 5 by a pin shaft, the first connecting plate 2 is fixed to the panel 4 by bolts through the mounting holes 201, the second connecting plate 3 is hinged to the column 5 by a pin shaft through the pin hole 301; the second connecting plate 3 is provided with a retaining groove 302 matched with the stop block 501, the stop block 501 and the retaining groove 302 play a limiting role.

[0038] The first connecting plate 2 is provided with a reinforcing rib 202, which improves the strength of the first connecting plate 2 and makes it less likely to deform. A rib 203 is provided between the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 3, which improves the connection rigidity between the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 3. The second connecting plate 3 is provided with a guide arc groove 303. The column 5 is provided with a guide pin shaft 502 that cooperates with the guide arc groove 303. The guide arc groove 303 and the guide pin shaft 502 make the hinge flipping stable and smooth, thereby improving the use effect.

[0039] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine, characterized in that: The hinge comprises a hinge body (1), wherein the hinge body (1) comprises a first connecting plate (2) and a second connecting plate (3), wherein the first connecting plate (2) and the second connecting plate (3) are connected in an integral manner, wherein the first connecting plate (2) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (201), wherein the mounting holes (201) are fixed to a panel (4) by means of bolts, and wherein the second connecting plate (3) is provided with a pin hole (301), wherein the pin hole (301) is hinged to a column (5) by means of a pin shaft.

2. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A stopper (501) is provided on the column (5).

3. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting plate (3) is provided with a retaining groove (302) which is cooperatively connected to the retaining block (501).

4. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting plate (2) is provided with a reinforcing rib (202).

5. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A convex rib (203) is provided between the first connecting plate (2) and the second connecting plate (3).

6. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting plate (3) is provided with a guide arc groove (303), and the upright column (5) is provided with a guide pin shaft (502) which is matched and connected with the guide arc groove (303).

7. A hinge structure for a mahjong machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge body (1) is formed by stamping and bending.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Automatic mahjong machine hinge mechanism

    CN205412189U