Box type portable mahjong machine

By designing a box-type automatic mahjong machine, the problems of complex structure and huge size of traditional mahjong machines are solved, and the effects of lightweight, portable and convenient maintenance are achieved, meeting the needs of mahjong entertainment in outdoor environments.

CN222752538UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15吴凡

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420777958.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-16
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-16

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Technical Problem

Due to its complex structure and large size, existing automatic mahjong machines are difficult to achieve lightweight and portable, and cannot meet the needs of mahjong entertainment in outdoor environments.

Method used

An automatic mahjong machine with a box structure is designed. The host is fixedly arranged in the box body, and the box cover structure is set as a mahjong game countertop. The through hole is exposed with the card port and the operation panel on the top of the host, which is convenient for players to operate and use.

Benefits of technology

The portability and maintenance of the automatic mahjong machine are realized, and players can easily carry and use the mahjong machine without the need for extra scattered accessories, meeting the mahjong entertainment needs in various environments.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a box type portable mahjong machine which comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover is connected with the box body in an opening and closing mode, the outer surface of the box cover is arranged to be a mahjong game table top, and a through hole is formed in the middle of the box cover. The main machine is arranged in the box body, when the box cover covers the box body, the inner surface of the box cover is attached to the top of the main machine, and the card outlet, the card return opening and the operation panel of the main machine are exposed out of the outer surface of the box cover from the through hole. A traditional table type structure of an automatic mahjong machine is thoroughly changed, the automatic mahjong machine is designed to be of a box type structure, and a portable box and the mahjong machine are ingeniously combined, so that a main machine, a table top and the like of the automatic mahjong machine can be integrally portable and moved, temporary assembly of more other scattered accessories and components is not needed, and the automatic mahjong machine is convenient to carry and transport. The player can conveniently and quickly move and use the device at any time; the box cover capable of being opened and closed is also convenient for players to directly handle and maintain the problems such as cards in the host in time; the scheme is a subversive unique innovation in the field of mahjong machines, and has high practicability and market value.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic mahjong machines of entertainment equipment, in particular to a box-type automatic mahjong machine that is easy to carry. Background Art

[0002] The existing automatic mahjong machines usually use two sets of magnetic mahjong tiles, and basically adopt the traditional way of stacking all the mahjong tiles in front of the player. This determines that this type of automatic mahjong machine requires four sets of lifting mechanisms, which not only makes the structure of the movement of the automatic mahjong table (i.e., the mahjong host) itself more complicated, but also the space and weight of the mahjong host cannot be reduced, making it difficult to achieve lightweight and portable mahjong machines.

[0003] The inventor of the present invention previously innovated and applied for an automatic mahjong machine with a publication number of CN107376336B, which creatively changed the traditional mahjong machine. The original automatic mahjong machine adopts a new mahjong machine structure designed by automatically pushing out mahjong tiles from the middle of the machine body for players to grab. Only one pair of magnetic mahjong tiles is needed to meet the normal use of players, which simplifies the structure of the mahjong host machine, greatly reduces spare parts and occupied space, and is lighter than traditional mahjong machines. It can also prevent cheating, and can also meet the adjustment of the number of mahjong tiles and even the number of players in different playing methods. However, the invention still does not further specifically solve the problem of the portability of mahjong machines. Although the invention does not limit the overall structure of the final mahjong machine product, in the process of utilizing and implementing the invention, it is still difficult to jump out of the traditional overall structure of the traditional table mahjong machine based on technical prejudice or stereotypes, such as the attached Figure 1 As shown, it is easy to use the invention solution with publication number CN107376336B in the structure of a table-type mahjong machine, and the final product is still a table-type mahjong machine, which does not meet the actual demand for convenient carrying and moving.

[0004] With the rise of outdoor activities, people's demand for playing mahjong in many beautiful natural environments such as the wild is constantly increasing, which requires mahjong machines to be easy to carry and move. Traditional table mahjong is obviously difficult to meet this demand. How to further innovate mahjong machines to be more portable has become a technical problem that needs to be solved. At the same time, it must also meet the needs of users to manually handle possible card faults in the machine at any time. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the utility model aims to provide an automatic mahjong machine with a box-type structure that is convenient to carry and maintain.

[0006] To achieve the technical purpose, the scheme of the utility model is: a box-type portable mahjong machine, including a mainframe for automatically shuffling and dealing magnetic mahjong tiles, a shuffling barrel body is arranged at the bottom of the mainframe, a card outlet, a card return outlet and an operation panel are arranged at the top of the mainframe, a shuffling mechanism, a card taking and conveying mechanism and a card pushing mechanism are arranged in the shuffling barrel body, the mahjong machine also includes a box body and a box cover, the box cover is openably connected to the box body, the outer surface of the box cover is configured as a mahjong game table, and a through hole is arranged in the middle of the box cover; the mainframe of the mahjong machine is arranged in the box body, and the inner surface of the box cover is in contact with the top of the mainframe when the box cover is closed, and the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel of the mainframe are all arranged at the position corresponding to the through hole of the box cover on the top of the mainframe; when the box cover is closed with the box body, the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel of the mainframe are all exposed from the through hole to the outer surface of the box cover.

[0007] As a further improvement, a disc component is constructed on the top of the main machine, and the surface size of the disc component matches the size of the through hole of the box cover; the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel are all constructed on the disc component, and when the box cover is closed with the box body, the disc component is exposed on the outer surface of the box cover from the through hole of the box cover.

[0008] As a further improvement, the card outlet is opened in the central part of the disc component, and the card pushing mechanism is located below the card outlet; the operating panel is constructed in an annular shape and is arranged around the card outlet of the disc component; the card return port is opened on the disc component and is located at the outer periphery of the operating panel, and a rotatable card return door is also provided at the bottom of the disc component.

[0009] As a further improvement, one side of the box cover is connected to the box body by a soft hinge or pivotally connected, and the other side surfaces of the box cover are connected to the box body by a zipper or fastener.

[0010] As a further improvement, a suitcase handle is installed on at least one side wall of the box body.

[0011] As a further improvement, the host is equipped with a power connection terminal, which is installed on the side wall of the box.

[0012] As a further improvement, the host is equipped with a gear switch, and the gear switch is installed on the side wall of the box.

[0013] As a further improvement, a component for fixing the mainframe is provided at the bottom of the box.

[0014] As a further improvement, a raised stop edge is formed around the outer surface of the box cover.

[0015] As a further improvement, the box body and the box cover are square, and the outer contour of the host matches the box body.

[0016] The utility model completely changes the traditional table-type structure of the automatic mahjong machine, designs the automatic mahjong machine into a box-type structure, the mainframe of the mahjong machine is fixedly arranged in the box, and the box cover that covers the box body is directly constructed as the mahjong game table, and a through hole is provided on the box cover to cooperate with the card output and return port and the operation panel on the top of the mainframe to be exposed for players to operate and use; such a structural design cleverly combines the portable box and the mahjong machine, so that the mainframe and the table of the automatic mahjong machine can be carried and moved as a whole, and there is no need for temporary assembly of more scattered accessories and parts, which satisfies the players' convenient and fast use on the go; in addition, the openable and closable box cover also facilitates the players to directly deal with and maintain the problems such as cards in the mainframe in a timely manner; this scheme is a subversive and original innovation in the field of mahjong machines, and is extremely practical and market-worthy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a traditional table-type mahjong machine;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the box-type mahjong machine of the present invention when in use;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A top view of the view;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the box-type mahjong machine of the present invention when the box cover is opened;

[0021] Figure 5 An exploded view of the box-type mahjong machine of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the box-type mahjong machine of the present invention in the storage state;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the host structure in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 It is an exploded view of the disc component in the present invention.

[0025] In the figure:

[0026] 1 box, 11 power connection terminal, 12 gear switch;

[0027] 2 box cover, 21 raised retaining edge, 22 through hole;

[0028] 3 disc component, 31 card return port, 32 operation panel, 33 card output port, 34 card return door, 35 door opening and closing drive;

[0029] 4 suitcase handles, 5 magnetic mahjong tiles;

[0030] 6 mainframe, 61 mainframe top, 62 shuffling barrel, 63 card pushing and lifting mechanism, 64 control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. In the following detailed description, certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described only by way of illustration. Needless to say, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are illustrative in nature and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the claims.

[0032] As attached Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the utility model is a box-type portable mahjong machine, which is different from the traditional Figure 1 The present invention is a further unique innovation based on the main innovative principle of an automatic mahjong machine with the publication number CN107376336B applied by the inventor earlier, and is not a further detailed improvement of the disclosed scheme of the automatic mahjong machine.

[0033] As shown in the attached Figure 4 , 5As shown, the box-type portable mahjong machine of the utility model includes a main unit 6 for automatically shuffling and dealing magnetic mahjong tiles 5, and a shuffling barrel 62 is provided at the bottom of the main unit 6, which is mainly used to shuffle the recovered mahjong tiles; a card outlet 33, a card return outlet 31 and an operation panel 32 are provided at the top 61 of the main unit, and the operation panel 32 is used for users to select the southeast, northwest directions and to perform related operations such as throwing dice, starting and stopping card output and card return when playing the mahjong machine; a shuffling mechanism, a card taking and conveying mechanism, and a card pushing mechanism 63 are provided in the shuffling barrel 62, wherein the shuffling mechanism and the card taking and conveying mechanism are not shown in the drawings of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can fully implement them after reading the aforementioned background technology, which is not the innovation point of this invention, and therefore is not elaborated in detail in the present utility model. In the best embodiment, the push-up mechanism is arranged at the center of the host 6. After the mahjong tiles are transported from the shuffling mechanism to the push-up mechanism via the card-taking conveying mechanism, the push-up mechanism sends the mahjong tiles from the card outlet 33 for the player to grab; the card-taking conveying mechanism is composed of two groups of conveying units located on both sides of the push-up mechanism and arranged opposite to each other, and the conveying units are docked with the push-up mechanism to send the mahjong tiles from the shuffling mechanism to the push-up mechanism; the push-up mechanism includes a push-up lifting platform and a push-up driving unit that drives the lifting platform to move up and down, and the conveying unit sends the mahjong tiles to the push-up lifting platform, and the lifting platform table can be divided into adjacent two sides, and each side can be horizontally placed with a mahjong tile; one of the conveying units corresponds to one side of the lifting platform table, and the other conveying unit corresponds to the other side of the lifting platform table; when the push-up lifting platform descends, it can simultaneously receive the mahjong tiles from the conveying units on both sides, and when the push-up lifting platform rises, the mahjong tiles on the table are sent out from the card outlet 33 for the player to grab. The card return opening 31 is used to return the mahjong tiles to the shuffling barrel when the player needs to take back the mahjong tiles. It is equipped with a card return door that can be opened and closed by a motor. When there is no need to return the tiles, the card return door closes the card return opening to prevent external objects from entering the main unit, and objects in the main unit will not fall out of the main unit. In a preferred solution, the above shuffling mechanism, card taking and conveying mechanism, card pushing mechanism, card return door, and operation panel are generally controlled by the control unit 64.

[0034] The core of the utility model is that the box-type portable mahjong machine also includes a box body 1 and a box cover 2, and the box cover 2 is connected to the box body 1 in an openable and closable manner (that is, it can be opened or closed). Figure 2 , 3As shown, the outer surface of the box cover 2 is configured as a mahjong game table, and a through hole 22 is provided in the middle of the box cover 2. The mainframe 6 of the mahjong machine is arranged in the box body 1. Preferably, a component for fixing the mainframe is provided at the bottom of the box body. When the box cover 2 is closed with the box body 1, the inner surface of the box cover 2 is in contact with the top 61 of the mainframe; its function is to directly use the box cover as a mahjong game table, so that players can carry the mahjong game table and the mainframe together, without having to carry a special mahjong game table separately, so that the game table can be provided while the closed mainframe is stored, which is one of the keys to portability. The card outlet 33, card return port 31 and operation panel 32 of the host 6 are all arranged at the position corresponding to the top 61 of the host and the through hole 22 of the box cover; when the box cover 2 is closed with the box body 1, the card outlet 33, card return port 31 and operation panel 32 of the host 6 are exposed from the through hole 22 to the outer surface of the box cover 2, so that the box cover 2 not only closes and stores other parts of the host, but also provides players with the operation panel of the mahjong machine directly on the outer surface of the box cover 2 and the space structure for grabbing cards and returning cards from the host to the host. In addition, the openable and closable box cover 2 also facilitates players to directly handle and maintain the problems such as cards in the host 6 in a timely manner.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, in order to further improve the matching between the main unit 6 and the box cover 2, considering the structure and cost optimization of the main unit 6, a disc member 3 is constructed on the top 61 of the main unit, such as Figure 7 , 8 As shown, the surface size of the disc member 3 matches the size of the through hole 22 of the box cover 2, ensuring that the box cover 2 can cover all other parts of the main unit top 61 except the disc member 3 when the box cover 2 is closed; the card outlet 33, the card return outlet 31 and the operation panel 32 are all constructed on the disc member 3, which is convenient for overall assembly; when the box cover 2 is closed with the box body 1, the disc member 3 is exposed on the outer surface of the box cover from the through hole 22 of the box cover. As a specific optimal embodiment, the card outlet 33 is opened at the center of the disc member 3, and the card pushing mechanism 63 is located below the card outlet 33; the operating panel 32 is constructed as an annular ring around the card outlet 33 of the disc member 3; the card return port 31 is opened on the disc member 3 and located at the outer periphery of the operating panel 32, and a rotatable card return door 34 is also provided at the bottom of the disc member 3, and the card return door 34 is also configured with a door opening and closing drive 35. When there is no need to return the cards, the card return door 34 rotates under the action of the opening and closing drive 35 to close the card return port 31, so that external objects cannot enter the main unit, and objects in the main unit will not fall out of the main unit, thereby ensuring the closed storage and preventing the mahjong tiles played in a game from falling back into the shuffling barrel, thereby ensuring the normal card playing and entertainment of the players.

[0036] As a specific embodiment, one side of the box cover 2 is connected to the box body 1 by a soft hinge or pivot connection, and the other side of the box cover 2 is connected to the box body 1 by a zipper or fastener. Of course, any other existing connection technology that can be used by any person skilled in the art can also be used.

[0037] In order to facilitate the user to carry the mahjong machine of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, a suitcase handle 4 is installed on at least one side wall of the box body 1.

[0038] In order to facilitate power supply and operation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the host is equipped with a power connection terminal 11, which is installed on the side wall of the box. In the best embodiment, all motors of the host 6 are small DC motors, and a power bank can be used to directly power the host 6 and can be used for a long time. The host 6 is equipped with a gear switch 12, which is installed on the side wall of the box 1; the gear switch is mainly used to adjust the number of mahjong tiles played, the matching playing method, etc.

[0039] In order to better conform to traditional mahjong entertainment habits, in a preferred embodiment, a raised stop edge 21 is constructed around the outer surface of the box cover 1 for blocking mahjong tiles, the box body 1 and the box cover 2 are designed to be square, and the outer contour of the host matches the box body.

[0040] The mahjong machine of the innovative solution contributed by the utility model can be conveniently carried and moved to any place intended for entertainment, such as on a bed, a floor, an outdoor lawn, or various tables and stools, and can be automatically assembled and assembled for mahjong entertainment, which is simple, fast and light; and only one magnetic mahjong tile is needed, so the weight and power consumption are reduced, saving materials and resources; in addition, because the cards are taken on demand, the number of cards to be dealt and the way of playing can be changed in the control program through the gear switch 12, so two, three or four people can participate in the game, which is more suitable for the needs of portable games.

[0041] The utility model completely changes the traditional table-type structure of the automatic mahjong machine, designs the automatic mahjong machine into a box-type structure, the mainframe of the mahjong machine is fixedly arranged in the box, and the box cover that covers the box body is directly constructed as the mahjong game table, and a through hole is provided on the box cover to cooperate with the card output and return port and the operation panel on the top of the mainframe to be exposed for players to operate and use; such a structural design cleverly combines the portable box and the mahjong machine, so that the mainframe and the table of the automatic mahjong machine can be carried and moved as a whole, and there is no need for temporary assembly of more scattered accessories and parts, which satisfies the players' convenient and fast use on the go; in addition, the openable and closable box cover also facilitates the players to directly deal with and maintain the problems such as cards in the mainframe in a timely manner; this scheme is a subversive and original innovation in the field of mahjong machines, and is extremely practical and market-worthy.

[0042] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A box-type portable mahjong machine, comprising a mainframe for automatically shuffling and dealing magnetic mahjong tiles, wherein a shuffling barrel is provided at the bottom of the mainframe, a card outlet, a card return outlet and an operation panel are provided at the top of the mainframe, and a shuffling mechanism, a card taking and conveying mechanism and a card pushing mechanism are provided in the shuffling barrel, characterized in that: The mahjong machine also includes a box body and a box cover, the box cover is connected to the box body in an openable and closable manner, the outer surface of the box cover is configured as a mahjong game table, and a through hole is provided in the middle of the box cover; the host of the mahjong machine is arranged in the box body, and when the box cover is closed with the box body, the inner surface of the box cover is in contact with the top of the host, and the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel of the host are all arranged at the position of the top of the host corresponding to the through hole of the box cover; when the box cover is closed with the box body, the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel of the host are all exposed from the through hole to the outer surface of the box cover.

2. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A disc component is constructed on the top of the main machine, and the surface size of the disc component matches the size of the through hole of the box cover; the card outlet, card return outlet and operation panel are all constructed on the disc component, and when the box cover is closed with the box body, the disc component is exposed on the outer surface of the box cover through the through hole of the box cover.

3. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The card outlet is opened at the center of the disc component, and the card pushing mechanism is located below the card outlet; the operation panel is configured as a ring arranged around the card outlet of the disc component; the card return port is opened on the disc component and located at the outer periphery of the operation panel, and a rotatable card return door is also provided at the bottom of the disc component.

4. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: One side of the box cover is connected to the box body by a soft hinge or pivotally connected, and the other side surfaces of the box cover are connected to the box body by a zipper or a fastener.

5. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A suitcase handle is installed on at least one side wall of the box body.

6. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The host is equipped with a power connection terminal, which is installed on the side wall of the box.

7. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The host is equipped with a gear switch, and the gear switch is installed on the side wall of the box.

8. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A component for fixing the mainframe is arranged at the bottom of the box.

9. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A raised stop edge is formed on the periphery of the outer surface of the box cover.

10. The box-type portable mahjong machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The box body and the box cover are square, and the outer contour of the host matches the box body.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Automatic Mahjong Machine

    CN107376336B

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