Automatic card clamping machine with volume-variable card bin
By using a variable-volume card compartment design and hinged card baffle technology, the problems of large space occupation and poor adaptability of traditional card machines are solved, enabling convenient volume adjustment and card management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 上海财哥科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional automatic card machines have a fixed card compartment design, which results in a large space occupation, inconvenience in carrying and storing, and inability to adapt to irregular or non-standard cards.
It adopts a variable volume card compartment design, which allows the card block to switch between horizontal and vertical positions through a hinged structure, adjusting the card compartment volume to adapt to different card capacity requirements, and reducing the size of the device and the scattering of cards through the tilting design.
It enables flexible adjustment of the card storage volume, reduces costs, is easy to carry and use, adapts to various card sizes, prevents cards from scattering, and improves operational convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of card machine technology, and more specifically, to an automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional automatic card machines mostly use a fixed volume design for the card compartment, which has significant drawbacks: the card compartment volume of automatic card machines with a fixed volume design cannot be adjusted, takes up a lot of space, and is difficult to carry and store; existing automatic card machines with adjustable volume are enclosed by four rigid baffles to form a closed storage space, and the cards must be inserted strictly in a vertical direction, which has strict requirements on the size and specifications of the cards and cannot accommodate irregular or non-standard cards. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention provides an automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment, which can overcome some or all the defects of the prior art.
[0004] An automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to the present invention is characterized in that it includes:
[0005] The card machine includes a card machine body, which has a card compartment for holding cards; a card dispensing opening is formed above the card compartment, and card baffles are hinged on both sides of the card dispensing opening; the maximum width of the card baffles does not exceed half the width of the card compartment, and the maximum length of the card baffles does not exceed the length of the card compartment; the card baffles have a first posture flush with the upper surface of the card compartment and a second posture perpendicular to the upper surface of the card compartment.
[0006] This invention allows the card holder to switch between a first and second posture via a hinged structure, thus changing the card compartment space and making the volume flexible and adjustable to suit different card capacity requirements. Users can quickly adjust the card compartment volume according to actual needs without replacing any parts, making the operation convenient and cost-effective. The maximum width of the card holder does not exceed half the width of the card compartment, and the maximum length does not exceed the length of the card compartment. It is also flush with or perpendicular to the upper surface of the card compartment. The size of the card holder matches the card compartment, ensuring that there is no interference between the left and right card holders when the card holder is horizontal. In the first posture, the card holder, which is horizontal to the upper surface of the card compartment, reduces the size of the device and makes it easy to carry. In the second posture, the vertical card holder forms a clamp on both sides of the card stack, restricting the lateral displacement of the cards and preventing the cards from scattering due to device vibration or tilting.
[0007] Preferably, the upper surface of the card compartment is inclined downwards towards the rear end of the card compartment, and the bottom of the card compartment is inclined upwards towards the rear end of the card compartment, with the height of the rear end of the card compartment being lower than the height of the front end of the card compartment.
[0008] With this invention, the upper surface of the card compartment is inclined downward toward the rear end of the card compartment, and the bottom of the card compartment is inclined upward toward the rear end of the card compartment. Without reducing the maximum card storage capacity of the card compartment, the height of the rear end of the card compartment is reduced, that is, the size of the card dealing machine is reduced, the cost is reduced, and it is easy to carry. The front end is the higher end of the upper surface of the card compartment, and the rear end is the lower end of the upper surface of the card compartment.
[0009] Preferably, when the barrier is in the second posture, the free end of the barrier includes a straight edge section parallel to the horizontal plane and an inclined edge section extending downward from the straight edge section to the rear end of the card compartment. The tilt angle of the hinged end of the barrier is consistent with the tilt angle of the upper end face of the card compartment, and the height of the straight edge section is consistent with the height of the card with the largest capacity placed in the card compartment.
[0010] This invention achieves capacity visualization by ensuring that the height of the straight edge section matches the height of the card with the largest capacity placed in the card compartment. Users can intuitively judge whether the card is overloaded by observing whether the top of the straight edge section is covered by a card, thus avoiding excessive stacking. The tilt angle of the hinge end of the card baffle is consistent with the tilt angle of the upper surface of the card compartment, ensuring a tight connection between the side walls of the card compartment in both horizontal and vertical states. The inclined edge section extending downward from the straight edge section to the rear of the card compartment can reduce the volume of the card baffle with almost no impact on its usability, making it more economical.
[0011] Preferably, the card blocking plate includes a movable side plate hinged to the card compartment via a pivot, and a movable base plate vertically connected to the lower front end of the movable side plate; when the card blocking plates on both sides of the card slot are in the second posture, the two movable base plates together form a vertical support surface for providing front-end support for the cards on top of the card compartment; when the card blocking plate switches to the first posture, the movable base plate retracts into the card compartment.
[0012] With this invention, the movable base plate unfolds to form a vertical support surface in the second posture and retracts into the card compartment in the first posture. The vertical support surface is in close contact with the front end of the card stack, preventing the cards from sliding out due to inertia or equipment vibration. It is suitable for high-speed card dealing scenarios. In the first posture, the movable base plate is completely embedded in the side wall of the card compartment, reducing space occupation.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the card compartment has a bottom wall, which includes a sliding guide surface that slopes downward toward the front end of the card compartment. The bottom wall also includes a card-retrieving surface located at the rear end of the bottom of the card compartment. The card-retrieving surface slopes downward toward the rear end of the card compartment and forms an angle with the sliding guide surface. The front of the lower end of the card stored in the card compartment is in contact with the sliding guide surface, and a card-retrieving gap is formed between the rear of the lower end of the card and the card-retrieving surface to facilitate card retrieval.
[0014] With this invention, the sliding guide surface tilts downward at the front end of the card compartment, ensuring that the bottom front end of the card is always in contact with the sliding guide surface. Due to gravity, the card slides along the sliding guide surface towards the front end of the card compartment, automatically aligning even if initially placed at an angle, thus avoiding jamming caused by overlapping card edges. The card-retrieving surface tilts downward at the rear end and forms an angle with the sliding guide surface, creating a card-retrieving gap between the bottom rear end of the card and the card-retrieving surface. This allows users to quickly retrieve cards from the card compartment. Compared to traditional automatic card machines, this invention only has three card storage areas, making it easier for users to place and retrieve cards. It can also accommodate cards of more sizes, making it widely applicable.
[0015] Preferably, the front side wall of the card compartment has a card support surface, which includes a vertically arranged sub-support surface and a movable base plate placement surface. The movable base plate placement surface extends from the upper end of the sub-support surface to the rear end of the card compartment. When the card block is in the first posture, the movable base plate is in contact with the movable base plate placement surface, and the junction of the sub-support surface and the movable base plate placement surface forms a limiting part for restricting the downward movement of the movable base plate.
[0016] This invention provides a card support surface on the front sidewall of the card compartment, which supports the cards inside. The card support surface includes a sub-support surface and a movable base plate placement surface, both of which support the cards. The movable base plate placement surface extends from the upper end of the sub-support surface to the rear end, forming a stepped structure. When the card block is in its first position, the movable base plate is embedded in the movable base plate placement surface, preventing the protruding structure from interfering with the user's card storage. When the movable base plate is in contact with the movable base plate placement surface, the limiting part automatically aligns and positions itself. This allows the user to easily switch the card block from its second to its first position. The limiting part enables the movable base plate to slide along the movable base plate to the predetermined position without manual adjustment, ensuring smooth operation. A slight resistance is felt when the limiting part contacts the movable base plate, indicating to the user that the movement is complete and enhancing operational confirmation.
[0017] Preferably, the hinged end of the barrier plate forms a limiting surface, and when the barrier plate is in the second posture, the limiting surface is in contact with the upper surface of the plate compartment.
[0018] With this invention, the limiting surface and the upper surface of the card compartment are in contact and fit together, so that the card baffle remains vertical in the second posture, avoiding slight tilting caused by gravity or external force, ensuring the accuracy of the lateral limiting of the card stack. When the card machine rotates, the limiting surface is in rigid contact with the card compartment, preventing the card baffle from swinging and causing the cards to scatter. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an automatic card machine with a variable-volume card compartment;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic card machine during the volume change process;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic card-playing machine exploding.
[0022] Figure 4 This is an isometric schematic diagram of an automatic card issuing machine.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a side cross-sectional view of an automatic card issuing machine;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a signboard. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of the utility model is provided in conjunction with the embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments are merely illustrative and not limiting of the utility model.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment. It is characterized by including a card machine body 100, which includes a card machine main body 110 and a rotating component 120 located below the card machine main body 110. The rotating component 120 is used to drive the card machine main body 110 to rotate. The card machine main body 110 includes a card compartment 130. The card machine main body 110 forms a card dispensing channel 210 at the front end of the card compartment 130. A card feeding component 310 is provided at the bottom of the card compartment 130 to feed the cards inside the card compartment 130 along the card dispensing channel 210. A card dispensing component 320 is provided inside the card dispensing channel 210. A power component 330 is also provided inside the card machine main body.
[0028] A card-laying opening 410 is formed above the card storage 130, and card-blocking plates 420 are hinged on both sides of the card-laying opening 410. The maximum width of the card-blocking plate 420 does not exceed half the width of the card storage 130, and the maximum length of the card-blocking plate 420 does not exceed the length of the card storage 130. The card-blocking plate 420 has a first posture that is flush with the upper end surface 430 of the card storage and a second posture that is perpendicular to the upper end surface 430 of the card storage.
[0029] In this embodiment, the card holder 420 switches between the first and second postures via a hinge structure, and the space of the card holder 130 changes accordingly. The volume is flexibly adjustable to adapt to different card capacity requirements. Users can quickly adjust the volume of the card holder 130 according to actual needs without replacing parts, making the operation convenient and cost-effective. The maximum width of the card holder 420 does not exceed half the width of the card holder 130, and the maximum length does not exceed the length of the card holder 130. It is also flush with or perpendicular to the upper surface 430 of the card holder. The size of the card holder 420 matches the card holder 130, ensuring that there is no interference between the card holders 420 on the left and right sides when the card holder 420 is horizontal. In the first posture, the card holder 420, which is horizontal to the upper surface 430 of the card holder, reduces the size of the device and makes it easy to carry. In the second posture, the vertical card holder 420 forms a clamp on both sides of the card stack. The vertical card holder 420 restricts the lateral displacement of the cards and prevents the cards from scattering due to device vibration or tilting.
[0030] In this embodiment, the upper end face 430 of the card storage is inclined downward toward the rear end of the card storage 130, and the bottom of the card storage 130 is inclined upward toward the rear end of the card storage 130. The height of the rear end of the card storage 130 is lower than the height of the front end of the card storage 130.
[0031] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the card storage 130 is inclined downward toward the rear end of the card storage 130, and the bottom of the card storage 130 is inclined upward toward the rear end of the card storage 130. Without reducing the maximum card storage capacity of the card storage 130, the height of the rear end of the card storage 130 is reduced, that is, the volume of the card dealing machine is reduced, the cost is reduced, and it is easy to carry. The front end is the higher end of the upper surface 430 of the card storage, and the rear end is the lower end of the upper surface 430 of the card storage.
[0032] In this embodiment, when the barrier plate 420 is in the second posture, the free end of the barrier plate 420 includes a straight edge segment 510 parallel to the horizontal plane and an inclined edge segment 520 extending downward from the straight edge segment 510 toward the rear end of the card compartment 130. The tilt angle of the hinge end of the barrier plate 420 is consistent with the tilt angle of the upper end surface 430 of the card compartment, and the height of the straight edge segment 510 is consistent with the height of the card in the card compartment 130 where the largest capacity card is placed.
[0033] In this embodiment, the height of the straight edge section 510 is consistent with the height of the card with the largest capacity placed in the card compartment 130, making the capacity visible. Users can intuitively judge whether the card is overloaded by observing whether the top of the straight edge section 510 is covered by cards, thus avoiding excessive stacking. The tilt angle of the hinge end of the card baffle 420 is consistent with the tilt angle of the upper surface of the card compartment 130, ensuring that the side wall of the card compartment 130 is tightly connected in both horizontal and vertical states of the card baffle 420. The inclined edge section 520 extending downward from the straight edge section 510 to the rear end of the card compartment 130 can reduce the volume of the card baffle 420 without affecting its usability, which is more economical.
[0034] In this embodiment, the card blocking plate 420 includes a movable side plate 620 hinged to the card storage 130 via a pivot 610, and a movable base plate 630 vertically connected to the lower front end of the movable side plate 620. When the card blocking plates 420 on both sides of the card placement opening 410 are in the second posture, the two movable base plates 630 together form a vertical support surface 440 for providing front-end support for the cards on top of the card storage 130. When the card blocking plate 420 switches to the first posture, the movable base plate 630 retracts into the card storage 130.
[0035] In this embodiment, the movable base plate 630 unfolds to form a vertical support surface 440 in the second posture and retracts into the card storage 130 in the first posture. The vertical support surface 440 is in close contact with the front end of the card stack to prevent the cards from sliding out due to inertia or equipment vibration. It is suitable for high-speed card dealing scenarios. In the first posture, the movable base plate 630 is completely embedded in the side wall of the card storage 130, reducing space occupation.
[0036] In this embodiment, a bottom wall is formed at the bottom of the card storage 130. The bottom wall includes a sliding guide surface 450 that slopes downward toward the front end of the card storage 130. The bottom wall also includes a card retrieval surface 460 located at the rear end of the bottom of the card storage 130. The card retrieval surface 460 slopes downward toward the rear end of the card storage 130 and forms an angle with the sliding guide surface 450. The front of the lower end of the card stored in the card storage 130 is in contact with the sliding guide surface 450, and a card retrieval gap 530 is formed between the rear of the lower end of the card and the card retrieval surface 460 to facilitate card retrieval.
[0037] In this embodiment, the sliding guide surface 450 tilts downward toward the front end of the card compartment 130, and the lower front end of the card is always in contact with the sliding guide surface 450. Due to gravity, the card slides along the sliding guide surface 450 toward the front end of the card compartment 130. Even if it is initially placed crookedly, it can automatically align, avoiding jamming caused by the overlapping edges of the cards. The card-retrieving surface 460 tilts downward toward the rear end and forms an angle with the sliding guide surface 450. A card-retrieving gap 530 is formed between the lower rear end of the card and the card-retrieving surface 460, which makes it convenient for users to quickly retrieve cards from the card compartment 130. Compared with traditional automatic card machines, it only has three card storage areas, which makes it easier for users to place and retrieve cards. At the same time, it can be adapted to more card sizes and has a wider range of applications.
[0038] In this embodiment, a card support surface 540 is formed on the front side wall of the card storage 130. The card support surface 540 includes a vertically arranged sub-support surface 550 and a movable base plate placement surface 560. The movable base plate placement surface 560 extends from the upper end of the sub-support surface 550 toward the rear end of the card storage 130. When the card blocking plate 420 is in the first posture, the movable base plate 630 is in contact with the movable base plate placement surface 560, and a limiting part 570 is formed at the junction of the sub-support surface 550 and the movable base plate placement surface 560 to limit the downward movement of the movable base plate 630.
[0039] In this embodiment, a card support surface 540 is formed on the front sidewall of the card storage 130, which provides support for the cards in the card storage 130. The card support surface 540 includes a sub-support surface 550 and a movable base plate placement surface 560, both of which provide support for the cards in the card storage 130. The movable base plate placement surface 560 extends from the upper end of the sub-support surface 550 to the rear end, forming a stepped structure. When the card blocking plate 420 is in the first posture, the movable base plate 630 is embedded in the movable base plate placement surface 560. To avoid the protruding structure interfering with the user's card storage, when the movable base plate 630 is in contact with the movable base plate placement surface 560, the limiting part 570 automatically aligns and positions itself. This allows the user to easily switch the card block 420 from the second posture to the first posture. The limiting part 570 can also allow the movable base plate 630 to slide along the movable base plate 630 to the predetermined position without the need for manual adjustment. The operation is smooth, and a slight resistance is generated when the limiting part 570 contacts the movable base plate 630, indicating to the user that the movement has reached the correct position, thus enhancing the confirmation of operation.
[0040] In this embodiment, the hinged end of the barrier plate 420 forms a limiting surface 640. When the barrier plate 420 is in the second posture, the limiting surface 640 is in contact with the upper end surface 430 of the card compartment.
[0041] In this embodiment, the limiting surface 640 is in contact with the upper surface 430 of the card holder, so that the card block 420 remains vertical in the second posture, avoiding slight tilting caused by gravity or external force, ensuring the accuracy of the lateral limiting of the card stack. When the card machine rotates, the limiting surface 640 is in rigid contact with the card holder 130 to prevent the card block 420 from swinging and causing the cards to fall.
[0042] It is readily understood that those skilled in the art can combine, split, or reorganize the embodiments provided in this application to obtain other embodiments, all of which do not exceed the protection scope of this application.
[0043] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the embodiments shown are only part of the embodiments of the present invention. The actual structure is not limited to this. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment, characterized in that: The card machine body (100) includes a card holder (130) for holding cards; a card slot (410) is formed above the card holder (130), and card baffles (420) are hinged on both sides of the card slot (410); the maximum width of the baffles (420) does not exceed half the width of the card holder (130), and the maximum length of the baffles (420) does not exceed the length of the card holder (130); the baffles (420) have a first posture flush with the upper surface (430) of the card holder and a second posture perpendicular to the upper surface (430) of the card holder.
2. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface (430) of the card holder is inclined downward toward the rear end of the card holder (130), and the bottom of the card holder (130) is inclined upward toward the rear end of the card holder (130). The height of the rear end of the card holder (130) is lower than the height of the front end of the card holder (130).
3. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the barrier plate (420) is in the second posture, the free end of the barrier plate (420) includes a straight edge segment (510) parallel to the horizontal plane and a sloping edge segment (520) extending downward from the straight edge segment (510) to the rear end of the card compartment (130). The tilt angle of the hinge end of the barrier plate (420) is consistent with the tilt angle of the upper end face (430) of the card compartment, and the height of the straight edge segment (510) is consistent with the height of the card in the card compartment (130) where the largest capacity card is placed.
4. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card blocking plate (420) includes a movable side plate (620) hinged to the card holder (130) via a pivot (610), and a movable base plate (630) vertically connected to the lower front end of the movable side plate (620); when the card blocking plates (420) on both sides of the card slot (410) are in the second posture, the two movable base plates (630) together form a vertical support surface (440) for supporting the cards on top of the card holder (130); when the card blocking plate (420) switches to the first posture, the movable base plate (630) retracts into the card holder (130).
5. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the card holder (130) has a bottom wall, which includes a sliding guide surface (450) that slopes downward toward the front end of the card holder (130). The bottom wall also includes a card retrieval surface (460) located at the rear end of the bottom of the card holder (130). The card retrieval surface (460) slopes downward toward the rear end of the card holder (130) and forms an angle with the sliding guide surface (450). The front of the lower end of the card stored in the card holder (130) is in contact with the sliding guide surface (450), and a card retrieval gap (530) is formed between the rear of the lower end of the card and the card retrieval surface (460) for retrieving the card.
6. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front side wall of the card holder (130) has a card support surface (540). The card support surface (540) includes a vertically arranged sub-support surface (550) and a movable base plate placement surface (560). The movable base plate placement surface (560) extends from the upper end of the sub-support surface (550) toward the rear end of the card holder (130). When the card block (420) is in the first posture, the movable base plate (630) is in contact with the movable base plate placement surface (560), and a limiting part (570) is formed at the junction of the sub-support surface (550) and the movable base plate placement surface (560) to limit the downward movement of the movable base plate (630).
7. The automatic card machine with a variable volume card compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinged end of the barrier plate (420) forms a limiting surface (640). When the barrier plate (420) is in the second posture, the limiting surface (640) is in contact with the upper end surface (430) of the card compartment.