Chip box fastening mechanism and mahjong machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mahjong machines, and particularly discloses a chip box fastening mechanism and a mahjong machine, the chip box fastening mechanism comprises a magnetic attraction structure arranged between the side cavity wall of a mounting cavity on at least one side and the side wall of a chip box, the magnetic attraction structure comprises a first magnetic attraction structure arranged on the side cavity wall and a second magnetic attraction structure arranged on the side wall, and a gap is formed between the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure. According to the structure, when the chip box is closed, a gap is formed between the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure, direct contact is avoided, the risk of impacting and damaging the magnetic attraction structure is avoided, and the service life is longer; when the chip box is slightly pushed by a short distance, the chip box can enter the range of the magnetic attraction acting force, then the chip box is automatically closed and fastened under the magnetic attraction action, and the stroke of pushing the chip box by a user is shorter; on the basis of the magnetic attraction effect, a user can obtain good hand feeling feedback, the phenomenon that a traditional chip box feels loose when closed is changed, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mahjong machine technology, specifically to a chip box fastening mechanism and a mahjong machine. Background Technology

[0002] like Figure 1 As shown, the existing mahjong machine has a chip box 10 on the side of each side of its frame 20. The chip box 10 is in the open state as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the frame 20 has a mounting cavity 21 for accommodating the chip box 10. In conventional mahjong machines, the chip box 10 is fixed in the mounting cavity 21 by installing a magnet on the outer side of the inner wall 12 of the chip box 10, and a corresponding adjusting screw that can be attracted to the magnet on the inner wall 211 of the mounting cavity 20. The nut of the adjusting screw is magnetically attracted to the magnet. The adjusting screw serves two purposes: first, it adjusts the alignment between the outer wall 11 of the chip box 10 and the outer wall of the frame 20; second, it secures the chip box by attracting the magnet.

[0003] The above-mentioned method of fastening the chip box has the following technical defects:

[0004] (1) When closing the chip box, when pushing the magnet and screw close together, the chip box will be quickly attracted and fastened under the magnetic attraction, resulting in a large impact and collision noise.

[0005] (2) The impact mentioned above will cause the screw surface to be damaged and rusted. Rusting will reduce the magnetic attraction force, thereby affecting the magnetic attraction effect. It will easily cause the chip box to be loose and cause a bad experience for the user.

[0006] (3) The impact mentioned above will cause the surface of the screw or magnet to be worn. Over time, the outer surface of the chip box and the frame will become uneven, affecting the aesthetics.

[0007] (4) When the chip box is open, the distance between the magnet and the screw is far. The chip box needs to be pushed until the distance between the magnet and the screw is close before the magnetic attraction occurs. The user needs to push for a long distance, and the user's hand feedback is relatively loose during the pushing process, resulting in a poor experience. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a chip box fastening device and a mahjong machine with an improved structure, so as to solve the technical defects of the chip box fastening method in the prior art.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a chip box fastening mechanism, configured on the mahjong machine, the mahjong machine including at least a frame and a chip box, the frame having a mounting cavity for accommodating the chip box, the chip box being hinged to the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity having an inner cavity wall and side cavity walls on both sides, the chip box having an inner side wall corresponding to the inner cavity wall and a side wall corresponding to the side cavity wall; the chip box fastening mechanism includes a magnetic attraction structure disposed between at least one side cavity wall and the side wall, the magnetic attraction structure including a first magnetic attraction structure disposed on the side cavity wall and a second magnetic attraction structure disposed on the side wall and adapted to the first magnetic attraction structure, a gap being provided between the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the gap is 0.1~3mm.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, both the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure are magnets.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the first magnetic structure is a magnet, and the second magnetic structure is a metal material that can be attracted to the magnet.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second magnetic structure is a magnet, and the first magnetic structure is a metal material that can be attracted to a magnet.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, magnetic adsorption structures are provided between the side walls and the side cavity walls on both sides of the chip box.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a first limiting stop is provided on the side cavity wall away from the inner cavity wall, and a second limiting stop is provided on the side wall of the chip box, located between the first limiting stop and the inner cavity wall, for cooperating with the first limiting stop for limiting.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, coaxial pins are provided on the two side walls of the mounting cavity, and pin holes that are hinged to the pins are provided on the two side walls of the chip box.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a notch is provided on the wall of the pin hole on one side to accommodate the radial entry of the pin shaft into the pin hole.

[0018] This application also discloses a mahjong machine, which includes at least the chip box fastening mechanism described above.

[0019] The chip box fastening mechanism and mahjong machine of this application include a magnetic attraction structure disposed between the side wall of the mounting cavity and the side wall of the chip box, and a gap is provided between the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure. Compared with the prior art, this chip box fastening mechanism has the following advantages:

[0020] (1) When closing the chip box, there is a gap between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure, so they will not come into direct contact. There is no risk of impact and damage to the magnetic adsorption structure, and the service life is longer.

[0021] (2) When closing the chip box, a short push will bring it into the range of magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic structures. Then, it will automatically close and fasten under the magnetic attraction. The user's push distance is shorter, resulting in a better user experience.

[0022] (3) During the process of closing the chip box, the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure is relatively large. Based on the magnetic attraction, users can get better tactile feedback, which changes the loose feeling when closing the chip box in the traditional way and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mahjong machine in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the chip box in the open state in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting cavity in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the chip box in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the chip box in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the chip box in the locked state in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an integral connection, or a detachable connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] One type of mahjong machine in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it includes a frame 20 and a chip box 10. Among them, as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the frame 20 is provided with a mounting cavity 21 for accommodating the chip box 10, and the chip box 10 is hinged to the mounting cavity 21. Wherein, Figure 1 In the indicated state, the chip box 10 is fastened inside the mounting cavity 21. Figure 2 In the state shown, the chip box 10 is in the open state.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting cavity 21 has an inner cavity wall 211 and side cavity walls 212 located on both sides. Coaxial pins 213 are provided on the side cavity walls 212 of the mounting cavity 21. Preferably, the pins 213 are located on the side cavity walls 212 near the bottom.

[0034] In this embodiment, the structure of the chip box 10 is as follows: Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the chip box 10 has an inner sidewall 12 corresponding to the inner cavity wall 211, an outer sidewall 11 opposite to the inner sidewall 12, and a sidewall 13 corresponding to the side cavity wall 212. The two sidewalls 13 of the chip box 10 are provided with pin holes that are hinged to the pin 213. Preferably, in this embodiment, the pin holes include a first pin hole 14 on one sidewall 13 and a second pin hole 15 on the other sidewall 13. The first pin hole 14 is a round hole, and the wall of the second pin hole 15 is provided with a notch 16 to accommodate the pin 213 radially entering the pin hole. In this embodiment, when installing the chip box 10, firstly, the first pin hole 14 is fitted onto the pin 213 on one side, and then the second pin hole 15 is fitted onto the pin 213 on the other side through the notch 16, thereby completing the installation of the chip box. Preferably, the central angle of the notch 16 is less than 180°.

[0035] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the pin is disposed on the side wall of the mounting cavity, and the pin hole is disposed on the side wall of the chip box. As an equivalent implementation, the pin can also be disposed on the side wall of the chip box, and correspondingly, the pin hole is disposed on the side wall of the mounting cavity.

[0036] In this embodiment, in order to control the degree to which the chip box is opened, such as... Figure 3 As shown, a first limiting stop 214 is provided on the side cavity wall 212 of the mounting cavity 21 at a position away from the inner cavity wall 211. Correspondingly, as... Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the chip box 10 has a second limiting stop 17 located between the first limiting stop 214 and the inner cavity wall 211 on its side wall 13. This second limiting stop 17 is used to cooperate with and limit the movement of the first limiting stop 214. It should be noted that the specific shapes of the first limiting stop 214 and the second limiting stop 17 are not limited in this embodiment. When the chip box is opened, it is opened to its maximum extent until the second limiting stop 17 moves to contact the first limiting stop 214. Based on the stopping cooperation of the first limiting stop 214 and the second limiting stop 17, the chip box is opened to its maximum extent.

[0037] In this embodiment of the mahjong machine, a chip box fastening mechanism is also provided between the chip box 10 and the mounting cavity 21. As a special feature of this embodiment, the chip box fastening mechanism includes a magnetic attraction structure 30 disposed between the side cavity wall 212 of the mounting cavity 21 and the side wall 13 of the chip box 10. Preferably, a magnetic attraction structure 30 is provided between the side wall 13 on both sides of the chip box 10 and the side cavity wall 212.

[0038] In this embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure 30 includes a first magnetic attraction structure 31 disposed on the side cavity wall 212 and a second magnetic attraction structure 31 disposed on the side wall 13 and adapted to the first magnetic attraction structure 31, wherein, as Figure 6As shown, when the chip box is fastened, a gap 40 is provided between the first magnetic attraction structure 31 and the second magnetic attraction structure 32. Preferably, the width of the gap is 0.1~3mm. The specific gap value can be adaptively selected according to the position, size, etc. of the magnetic attraction structure.

[0039] It should be noted that in this embodiment, there are no restrictions on the installation method of the first magnetic structure 31 and the second magnetic structure 32 on the side cavity wall and the side wall; conventional installation and fixing methods can be used.

[0040] It should be noted that in this embodiment, both the first magnetic structure 31 and the second magnetic structure 32 can be magnets; or one of them can be a magnet and the other can be a metal material that can be attracted to the magnet. For example, the first magnetic structure 31 is a magnet and the second magnetic structure 32 is an iron material, or the second magnetic structure 32 is a magnet and the first magnetic structure 31 is an iron material.

[0041] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A chip box fastening mechanism, disposed on a mahjong machine, the mahjong machine comprising at least a frame and a chip box, the frame having a mounting cavity for accommodating the chip box, the chip box being hingedly connected to the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity having an inner cavity wall and side cavity walls located on both sides, the chip box having an inner side wall corresponding to the inner cavity wall and a side wall corresponding to the side cavity walls; characterized in that, The chip box fastening mechanism includes a magnetic attraction structure disposed between the side cavity wall and the side wall on at least one side. The magnetic attraction structure includes a first magnetic attraction structure disposed on the side cavity wall and a second magnetic attraction structure disposed on the side wall and adapted to the first magnetic attraction structure. A gap is provided between the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure.

2. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the gap is 0.1~3mm.

3. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first magnetic attraction structure and the second magnetic attraction structure are magnets.

4. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first magnetic structure is a magnet, and the second magnetic structure is a metal material that can be attracted to the magnet.

5. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second magnetic structure is a magnet, and the first magnetic structure is a metal material that can be attracted to a magnet.

6. The chip box fastening mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Magnetic adsorption structures are provided between the side walls and the side cavity walls on both sides of the chip box.

7. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first limiting stop is provided on the side wall away from the inner wall, and a second limiting stop is provided on the side wall of the chip box, located between the first limiting stop and the inner wall, for cooperating with the first limiting stop to limit movement.

8. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting cavity has coaxial pins on both sides of the cavity wall, and the chip box has pin holes on both sides of the cavity wall that are hinged to the pins.

9. The chip box fastening mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, One side of the pin hole has a notch on its wall to accommodate the pin shaft entering the pin hole radially.

10. A mahjong machine, characterized in that, It includes at least the chip box fastening mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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