Mahjong machine and tile feeding assembly and tile feeding rotary table thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mahjong machine and a mahjong tile feeding assembly and a mahjong tile feeding turntable thereof. The mahjong tile feeding rotary table comprises a first rotary table body, a first mahjong tile feeding push head and a mahjong tile blocking head are fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the first rotary table body, and the first mahjong tile feeding push head and the mahjong tile blocking head are sequentially arranged in the mahjong tile pushing direction. The first mahjong tile feeding push head is used for pushing a double-layer or three-layer mahjong tile pier and is provided with a mahjong tile feeding starting point and a mahjong tile feeding ending point, the mahjong tile blocking head is provided with a mahjong tile blocking site, and the mahjong tile blocking site is overlapped with the mahjong tile feeding ending point. In the utility model, the first tile feeding push head does not delay the tile feeding process as required to block the tiles at the tile feeding end point, but is additionally provided with the tile blocking head, so that the aims of preventing the tile pier from collapsing and ensuring the tile feeding efficiency are fulfilled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mahjong machines, and in particular relates to a mahjong machine and a card loading component and a card loading turntable thereof. Background Art

[0002] The tile storage channel in some mahjong machines is curved in an arc shape with a bending angle greater than 180°. Accordingly, a loading assembly is usually provided on the inner side of the tile storage channel to push the mahjong tiles in the tile storage channel.

[0003] For example, Chinese invention patent application publication number CN116785681A discloses a mahjong machine and its card loading linkage mechanism. The card loading component in the mahjong machine includes a card loading turntable located in the center of a card storage channel. A card loading head extending into the card storage channel is fixed to the outer periphery of the card loading turntable. The card loading turntable is driven to rotate by a card loading motor. When the card loading turntable rotates, the card loading head loads cards into the card storage channel.

[0004] The Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN219110816U also discloses the same card loading turntable as the above, except that the card loading turntable includes a high-speed turntable and a low-speed turntable arranged coaxially, wherein a high-speed card loading head for pushing a single layer of cards is fixed on the outer periphery of the high-speed turntable, and a low-speed card loading head for pushing a double layer of cards is fixed on the outer periphery of the low-speed turntable.

[0005] As we all know, a mahjong machine is equipped with two decks of cards. When a player is using one deck of cards, the mahjong machine is sorting, stacking, and storing the cards of the other deck. Usually, during the player's play, the card storage channel is already full of tiles, just waiting for the player to finish playing. When loading tiles, the card lifting plate first descends, and then the card loading turntable rotates. The card loading head pushes the tile piles in the card storage channel onto the card lifting plate, and then the card lifting plate rises, and the card loading turntable continues to rotate to return to the starting point, waiting for the next card loading.

[0006] However, when playing cards, if the mahjong machine moves or the player slaps the table hard, the pile of tiles waiting to be raised at the card outlet of the storage channel will collapse due to the vibration, causing the lifting support plate to be unable to descend normally.

[0007] In order to solve this problem, the method adopted in the prior art is as follows: after completing one tile loading, the loading turntable stops at its loading end; in this way, when the next tile storage channel is full of mahjong tiles again, the loaded tile head is at the front of the mahjong tile sequence, which prevents the tile pile from collapsing forward; when the tile lifting support plate is lowered, the loading turntable continues to rotate to the end of the mahjong tile sequence to push the tiles.

[0008] Although this method can prevent the front tile pile from collapsing, the action of the card loading turntable is delayed: the card loading head should have been waiting at the end of the mahjong tile sequence when the card lifting plate descends; but in order to block the cards, when the card lifting plate descends, the card loading head is still at the end point of the previous card loading; this causes the card loading operation to be delayed for several seconds, affecting the card loading efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0009] The invention aims to provide a mahjong machine and a card loading assembly and a card loading turntable, wherein the card loading turntable can prevent the card piles from collapsing and ensure the efficiency of card loading.

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the technical solution of the present utility model is as follows:

[0011] A loading turntable for a mahjong machine comprises a first turntable body, an outer periphery of which is fixedly provided with a first loading pusher and a blocking head, and the first loading pusher and the blocking head are arranged in sequence along a card pushing direction; the first loading pusher is used for pushing a double-layer or triple-layer pile of tiles, the first loading pusher has a loading starting point and a loading end point, and the blocking head has a blocking position, which overlaps with the loading end point.

[0012] The present invention provides a turntable for loading tiles, provided with not only a first loading head but also a blocking head. When the first loading head pushes tiles, the blocking head follows behind it. When the first loading head completes a push and returns from the loading end point to the loading starting point, the blocking head replaces the first loading head and remains at its blocking position (also the loading end point of the first loading head). When a pile of tiles is stored in the storage channel of the mahjong machine again, the blocking head remains at its blocking position to prevent the front pile of tiles from collapsing due to vibration caused by various reasons. When the mahjong machine issues a loading signal, the turntable for loading tiles starts rotating, the first loading head starts pushing tiles from its loading starting point (not the loading end point), and the blocking head simultaneously leaves its blocking position. This achieves the purpose of preventing piles of tiles from collapsing while ensuring loading efficiency.

[0013] In the above-mentioned card loading turntable, the length of the card blocking head extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body (hereinafter referred to as the length of the card blocking head) is less than or equal to the length of the first card loading pusher extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body (hereinafter referred to as the length of the first card loading pusher). As is well known, the length of the first card loading pusher is generally not less than half the length of the mahjong tiles, so as to ensure that the mahjong tiles are pushed flat as a whole. However, the card blocking head only needs to slightly block the tile pile at the front end of the sequence to basically achieve the purpose of preventing the tile pile from collapsing. Therefore, the length of the card blocking head can be shorter than the length of the first card loading pusher.

[0014] In the above-mentioned card loading turntable, in the axial direction of the first turntable body, the axial height of the card blocking head is equal to the axial height of the first card loading push head;

[0015] Alternatively, in the axial direction of the first turntable body, the axial height of the card blocking head is smaller than the axial height of the first card loading push head; and the card blocking head is located close to the top surface of the first turntable body.

[0016] As is well known, the axial height of the first pusher is compatible with the height of the tile pile. Taking a double-layer tile pile as an example, the first pusher should at least be in the middle of the double-layer tile pile and apply thrust to both mahjong tiles at the same time. Its axial height (that is, the height of the pusher surface) should not be less than the thickness of a mahjong tile, and may even be equivalent to the thickness of 1.5 or two mahjong tiles. The function of the blocking head is only to prevent the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers of the tile pile from collapsing forward. Therefore, as long as the blocking head can contact the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers of the tile pile, its axial height can be less than the axial height of the first pusher; however, it is necessary to ensure that the blocking head is located close to the top surface of the first turntable body so as to correspond to the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers of the tile pile.

[0017] In the above-mentioned card loading turntable, the card blocking head is arranged perpendicularly to the outer periphery of the first turntable body;

[0018] Alternatively, the card blocking head is tilted from the outer periphery of the first turntable body toward the first card pushing head.

[0019] In the above-mentioned card loading turntable, the card loading turntable may include only the first turntable body, or may further include a second turntable body that is separate from the first turntable body, and the second turntable body is provided with a second card loading pusher;

[0020] The second card pushing head is used to push a single-layer card pile, and the card blocking head is only set on the first turntable body; or, the second card pushing head is used to push a double-layer or triple-layer card pile, and the second turntable body is also provided with a card blocking head.

[0021] Obviously, only double or triple layers of tiles will collapse, while single-layer tiles will not. Therefore, only when the upper tile pusher pushes double or triple layers of tiles, it is necessary to set a tile blocking head on the corresponding turntable body.

[0022] In the above-mentioned card loading turntable, the card blocking head is integrally formed with the first turntable body or is detachably connected.

[0023] The utility model also provides a card loading component of a mahjong machine, and the card loading component includes the above-mentioned card loading turntable.

[0024] The above-mentioned card loading assembly also includes a card storage shell, in which is formed at least one card storage channel for storing double or triple layers of cards, and the card storage channel is curved in an arc shape with a bending angle greater than 180°; the card loading turntable is arranged on the center side of the card storage channel, and the card loading push head and card blocking head extend into the card storage channel.

[0025] Similarly, only when the card storage channel is used to store double or triple card piles, it is necessary to set a card block head on the corresponding card loading turntable.

[0026] The utility model also provides a mahjong machine, which includes the above-mentioned card loading turntable.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are embodied in:

[0028] (1) The present invention provides a card loading turntable with not only a first card loading head but also a card blocking head. When the first card loading head pushes a card, the card blocking head follows and moves forward behind it. After the first card loading head completes a card loading and returns from the end point to the starting point, the card blocking head replaces the first card loading head and stays at its card blocking position (which is also the end point of the first card loading head). When a pile of cards is stored in the card storage channel of the mahjong machine again, the card blocking head remains at its card blocking position to prevent the frontmost pile of cards from collapsing forward due to vibration caused by various reasons. When the mahjong machine sends a card loading signal, the card loading turntable starts to rotate, and the first card loading head starts to push cards from its starting point (not the end point), and the card blocking head also leaves its card blocking position at the same time. In this way, the purpose of preventing the pile of cards from collapsing and ensuring the efficiency of card loading is achieved.

[0029] (2) In the present invention, the blocking head only needs to slightly block the tile pile at the front end of the sequence, which can basically achieve the purpose of preventing the tile pile from collapsing. Therefore, the length of the blocking head can be shorter than the length of the first tile-pushing head. At the same time, the function of the blocking head is only to prevent the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers in the tile pile from collapsing forward. Therefore, as long as the blocking head can contact the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers in the tile pile, its axial height can be less than the axial height of the first tile-pushing head. However, it is necessary to ensure that the blocking head is in a position close to the top surface of the first turntable body so as to correspond to the mahjong tiles in the upper layer or two layers in the tile pile. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a turntable for loading tiles on a mahjong machine according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a mahjong machine's card loading turntable from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 3This is a structural diagram of a mahjong machine's card loading turntable from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of a card loading turntable of a mahjong machine according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solution of the present utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is a card loading turntable of a mahjong machine, which includes a first turntable body 1. The outer periphery of the first turntable body 1 is integrally formed with a first card loading pusher 2 and a card blocking head 3 located at different circumferential positions.

[0037] It can be seen that the first card-pushing head 2 and the card-blocking head 3 are arranged in sequence along the forward card-pushing direction. When the card-pushing turntable rotates, the first card-pushing head 2 pushes the cards in the front, and the card-blocking head 3 follows behind. When the first card-pushing head 2 completes a card-pushing and returns to its card-pushing starting point, the card-blocking head 3 stays at the card-pushing end point of the first card-pushing head 2, and plays the role of blocking the cards at the front end of the mahjong tile sequence to prevent the tile pile from collapsing during the next card storage process.

[0038] Since the card blocking head 3 and the first card pushing head 2 have different functions, the arrangement of the two on the first turntable body 1 is also different.

[0039] First, in terms of length, the length of the first card-loading pusher 2 extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body 1 (hereinafter referred to as the length of the first card-loading pusher 2) is generally not less than half the length of the mahjong tiles. This is to ensure that the mahjong tiles are pushed forward as a whole, otherwise the tile pile will spin and tilt due to uneven force. This is a common practice in this field. The card-blocking head 3 can basically prevent the tile pile from collapsing by slightly blocking it in front of the tile pile. Therefore, the length of the card-blocking head 3 extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body 1 (hereinafter referred to as the length of the card-blocking head 3) can be less than the length of the first card-loading pusher 2, or it can be shorter than the length of the first card-loading pusher 2 (such as Figure 1 shown).

[0040] Secondly, in terms of height, the axial height of the first card-pushing head 2 is adapted to the height of the tile pile; taking a double-layer tile pile as an example, the first card-pushing head 2 should at least be in the middle of the double-layer tile pile and apply thrust to the two mahjong tiles at the same time. Its axial height (that is, the height of the pushing surface) is not less than the thickness of a mahjong tile, and is even equivalent to the thickness of 1.5 or two mahjong tiles. The function of the blocking head 3 is only to prevent the mahjong tiles of the upper layer or upper two layers in the tile pile from collapsing forward. Therefore, the blocking head 3 only needs to be able to contact the mahjong tiles of the upper layer or upper two layers in the tile pile. Therefore, the axial height of the blocking head 3 can be equivalent to the axial height of the first card-pushing head 2, or it can be less than the axial height of the first card-pushing head 2 (such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 when the axial height of the block head 3 is small, it is necessary to ensure that the block head 3 is located close to the top surface of the first turntable body 1 to correspond to the upper or lower mahjong tiles in the pile.

[0041] In this embodiment, the card blocking head 3 is vertically arranged to the outer periphery of the first turntable body 1. Of course, the card blocking head 3 can also be tilted from the outer periphery of the first turntable body 1 toward the first card pushing head 2 (i.e. in the direction of pushing cards).

[0042] Example 2

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the present embodiment is a turntable for loading cards of a mahjong machine, and its structure is basically the same as that of Example 1, except that: it also includes a second turntable body 4 that is separately arranged from the first turntable body 1, and the second turntable body 4 is further provided with a second card loading pusher 5, which is used to push a single layer of card piles; and the card blocking head 3 is only arranged on the first turntable body 1.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] This embodiment is a turntable for loading tiles of a mahjong machine, and its structure is basically the same as that of the second embodiment, except that: the second turntable pushing head 5 is also used for pushing double or triple tile piles; the first turntable body 1 and the second turntable body 4 are both provided with a blocking head 3.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] The present embodiment provides a card loading assembly for a mahjong machine, which includes a card storage shell, in which is formed at least one card storage channel for storing double-layer or triple-layer card piles, and the card storage channel is curved in an arc with a bending angle greater than 180°; a card loading turntable identical to that of embodiment 1, 2 or 3 is installed on the central side of the card storage channel, and a card loading push head and a card blocking head 3 of the card loading turntable both extend into the card storage channel.

[0048] Obviously, the card storage channel can be one or two; but the card blocking head 3 is only provided on the card loading turntable corresponding to the card storage channel for storing double or triple deck card piles.

[0049] Example 5

[0050] This embodiment is a mahjong machine, which is provided with a card loading turntable similar to that in embodiment 1, 2 or 3.

Claims

1. A mahjong machine card turntable, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first turntable body (1), wherein a first card-loading pushing head (2) and a card-blocking head (3) are fixedly provided on the outer periphery of the first turntable body (1), and the first card-loading pushing head (2) and the card-blocking head (3) are arranged in sequence along the card-pushing direction; the first card-loading pushing head (2) has a card-loading starting point and a card-loading end point, and the card-blocking head (3) has a card-blocking position point, and the card-blocking position point overlaps with the card-loading end point.

2. The card turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the card blocking head (3) extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body (1) is less than or equal to the length of the first card loading pushing head (2) extending outward from the outer periphery of the first turntable body (1).

3. The card turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the axial direction of the first turntable body (1), the axial height of the card blocking head (3) is equal to the axial height of the first card loading pushing head (2).

4. The card-loading turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the axial direction of the first turntable body (1), the axial height of the card blocking head (3) is smaller than the axial height of the first card loading push head (2); and the card blocking head (3) is located close to the top surface of the first turntable body (1).

5. The card-loading turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blocking head (3) is arranged perpendicularly to the outer periphery of the first turntable body (1); Alternatively, the card blocking head (3) is arranged obliquely from the outer peripheral edge of the first turntable body (1) toward the first card loading pushing head (2).

6. The card-loading turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second turntable body (4) that is separated from the first turntable body (1), and a second card-loading pusher (5) is provided on the second turntable body (4); The second card-loading pusher (5) is used for pushing a single-layer card pile, and the card-blocking head (3) is only provided on the first turntable body (1); or, the second card-loading pusher (5) is used for pushing a double-layer or triple-layer card pile, and the card-blocking head (3) is also provided on the second turntable body (4).

7. The card-loading turntable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card blocking head (3) is integrally formed with the first turntable body (1) or is detachably connected thereto.

8. A mahjong machine card loading component, characterized in that: The invention comprises a card-entering turntable as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The card-carrying assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The card storage housing is also included, wherein at least one card storage channel for storing double-layer or triple-layer card piles is formed in the card storage housing, and the card storage channel is curved in an arc shape with a bending angle greater than 180 degrees; the card loading turntable is arranged on the central side of the card storage channel, and the card loading push head and the card blocking head (3) extend into the card storage channel.

10. A mahjong machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a card-entering turntable as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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