Multi-purpose card dispenser

Abstract

The utility model relates to multipurpose card dispenser, including base, casing, card distribution mechanism, first motor and second motor, the casing is installed above base, first motor drive casing rotates on base, card distribution mechanism sets up on the casing, second motor controls card distribution mechanism and sends out the card, first motor and second motor are connected with second controller electrically respectively, second controller respectively cyclic control first motor and second motor rotation time and stop interval time, first motor and second motor alternate rotation and stop, wherein the controller is double time relay or two way delay relay module or two mutually connected first time relay and second time relay, the utility model discloses through double time relay, the convenient adjustment first motor and second motor's cyclic rotation time and stop interval time, the convenient switching player number or switching the card number that card distribution mechanism sent out each time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of playing card machine technology, and specifically relates to a multi-purpose card dealer. Background Technology

[0002] Playing cards is a popular form of entertainment. Without a card dealer, after each round, players need to take turns drawing cards or one person needs to deal them manually. To save time, automatic card dealers were invented.

[0003] The applicant, now known as the inventor Li Youxue, has previously disclosed various card dealing machines. For example, Chinese patent CN223112276U discloses an easy-to-operate simplified card dealing device; Chinese patent CN221692753U discloses a simplified card dealing device with switchable card dealing mechanisms; and Chinese patent CN222885496U discloses a simplified card dealing device capable of accurate card dealing. All of these solutions address the technical problem of automatic card dealing. The aforementioned technical solutions use both complete and incomplete gears to achieve alternating operation of the housing rotation and the card dealing mechanism. However, the start and stop of the two motors are generally manually operated, which cannot guarantee synchronous start and stop. Before each card dealing operation, it is also necessary to calibrate the boundary line between the toothed and toothless gears in the incomplete gear set to a specific position, making calibration cumbersome. If calibration is not performed before each card dealing operation, this error will increase, leading to inaccurate card dealing. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-purpose card dealer that can still deal cards accurately after prolonged use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs a multi-purpose card dealer, comprising a base, a housing, a card dealing mechanism, a first motor, and a second motor.

[0006] The housing is positioned above the base; the first motor drives the housing to rotate on the base; the card dealing mechanism is mounted on the housing; the second motor controls the card dealing mechanism to dispense the cards;

[0007] The first motor is electrically connected to a first controller; the first controller cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor, and the first motor and the card dealing mechanism alternately start and stop.

[0008] Preferably, the first controller is a one-channel time-delay relay module, a dual-time relay module, a two-channel time-delay relay module, or two interconnected first and second time relays.

[0009] A multi-purpose card dealer includes a base, a housing, a card dealing mechanism, a first motor, and a second motor.

[0010] The housing is positioned above the base; the first motor drives the housing to rotate on the base; the card dealing mechanism is mounted on the housing; the second motor controls the card dealing mechanism to dispense the cards;

[0011] The first motor and the second motor are electrically connected to the second controller; the second controller cyclically controls the first motor and the second motor to start and stop alternately.

[0012] Preferably, the second controller is a dual-time relay or a two-way time-delay relay module or two interconnected first time relays and second time relays.

[0013] Preferably, the second controller comprises two 1-channel time-delay relay modules; the two 1-channel time-delay relay modules are electrically connected to the first motor and the second motor respectively, and the two 1-channel time-delay relay modules cyclically control the first motor and the second motor to start and stop alternately.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a first speed controller, which is electrically connected to the first motor.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a second speed controller, which is electrically connected to the second motor.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a first electromagnetic clutch and a second electromagnetic clutch, which are respectively connected to the output shafts of the first motor and the second motor. The output shaft of the first electromagnetic clutch drives the housing to rotate on the base, and the second electromagnetic clutch controls the card-dealing mechanism to issue cards. The time relay is electrically connected to the first electromagnetic clutch and the second electromagnetic clutch. The time relay cyclically controls the closing time and disengagement interval of the first electromagnetic clutch and the second electromagnetic clutch.

[0017] This utility model provides a multi-purpose card dealer, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] (1) By using dual time relays or two 1-channel delay relay modules, the cyclic rotation time and stop interval time of the first motor and the second motor can be easily adjusted. Compared with the gear group control of the housing rotation and the card dealing mechanism in the prior art, no prior calibration is required. After long-term use, the card dealing can still be accurate. Compared with the single-chip microcomputer control of the housing rotation and the card dealing mechanism in the prior art, the structure is simple and the manufacturing cost is low. By adjusting the dual time relays, it is convenient to switch the number of players or switch the number of cards dealt by the card dealing mechanism each time.

[0019] (2) The first speed controller and the second speed controller facilitate speed adjustment of the first motor and the second motor, simplifying the operation of switching the number of players and the operation of switching the number of cards dealt by the card dealing mechanism each time.

[0020] (3) The first electromagnetic clutch and the second electromagnetic clutch enable the first motor and the second motor to rotate continuously, avoiding the first motor and the second motor from starting and stopping repeatedly, which would cause the first motor and the second motor to overheat and be damaged.

[0021] (4) The design is simple, easy to use, and has low manufacturing cost. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the card dealer structure in Example 1;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first motor connection structure in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the card dealer structure in Example 5;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 5;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 9.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 10. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a multi-purpose card dealer includes a base 42, a housing 41, a card dealing mechanism, a first motor 1, and a second motor 2.

[0031] The housing 41 is disposed above the base 42; the first motor 1 drives the housing 41 to rotate on the base 42; the card dealing mechanism is disposed on the housing 41; the second motor 2 controls the card dealing mechanism to deal cards, wherein the cards are playing cards;

[0032] The first motor 1 is electrically connected to a first controller 31, which is a one-way time-delay relay module. The one-way time-delay relay module cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor 1, thereby cyclically controlling the rotation time and stop interval of the first motor 1, so that the first motor 1 and the card dealing mechanism alternately start and stop. After the card dealing mechanism issues a card, the card dealing mechanism stops, the first motor 1 rotates for a certain period of time, that is, after the housing 41 rotates a certain angle, the first motor 1 stops for a certain period of time, and after the card dealing mechanism issues a card again, the first motor 1 rotates again.

[0033] The first motor 1 controls the rotation of the housing 41 on the base 42 and the card dealing mechanism, both of which are existing technologies. The first motor 1 can be set inside the base 42, with a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the middle of the base 42. The top of the rotating shaft passes upward through the base 42 and is fixedly connected to the housing 41. The first motor 1 drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby controlling the rotation of the housing 41. Alternatively, the first motor 1 can be set inside the housing 41, with a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the housing 41. The bottom of the rotating shaft passes downward through the housing 41 and is fixedly connected to the base 42. The first motor 1 drives the rotating shaft to rotate. Since the base 42 is placed on a support surface outside the card dealing machine, such as a table or the ground, and remains stationary relative to the table or the ground, when the first motor 1 rotates, the housing 41 rotates relative to the base 42.

[0034] The card dealing mechanism may include an incomplete gear 51, a card pusher roller 52, and a card box 53. The card box 53 is housed within the housing 41. The incomplete gear 51 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 2. The incomplete gear 51 meshes with a complete gear 54 mounted on a horizontal shaft. The card pusher roller 52 is connected to the shaft of the complete gear 54. The card box 53 is positioned below or above the card pusher roller 52. The cards inside the card box 53 contact the card pusher roller 52. The second motor drives the incomplete gear 51 to rotate, causing the complete gear 54 to rotate accordingly, which in turn drives the card pusher roller 52 to push the cards out of the card box 53. The incomplete gear 51 is half toothed and half toothless. During the meshing and transmission process between the incomplete gear 51 and the coaxial complete gear 54, the complete gear 54 and the card pusher roller 52 will pause for half the time. A time-delay relay module is used to cyclically control the rotation time and stop interval of the first motor 1, which coincides with the pause of the card pusher roller 52. The timing of each card push is coordinated with the time it takes for the pusher roller 52 to push a card. The pitch circle diameter of the complete gear 54 can be half that of the pitch circle diameter of the incomplete gear 51. The number of teeth of the complete gear 54 is the same as that of the incomplete gear 51. The pusher roller 52 pushes one card per revolution. The time it takes for the pusher roller 52 to push a card is the time it takes for the pusher roller 52 to complete one revolution. After the second motor 2 starts, the pusher roller 52 first pushes out the card. Then the pusher roller 52 stops, and the 1-channel delay relay module controls the first motor 1 to rotate, causing the housing 41 to rotate at a certain angle. The rotation time and stop interval of the first motor 1 are the stop time and rotation time of the pusher roller 52. Then the first motor 1 stops, and the pusher roller 52 rotates again to push out the card. This cycle continues. The 1-channel delay relay module controls the first motor 1 to start and stop at the set time, reducing the use of gear sets in the card dealing machine. Only simple calibration is required before use.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first motor 1 is electrically connected to the first speed controller 11, so that both the first speed controller 11 and the first controller 31 are electrically connected to the first motor 1. The speed controller 11 facilitates speed adjustment of the first motor 1, thereby switching the number of players. The time required for the pusher roller 52 to deal one card is calculated based on the actual rotation speed of the second motor 2. The time required to deal one card is equal to the pause time of the pusher roller. A delay relay module is set according to the time required to deal one card, thereby controlling the stop interval and rotation time of the first motor 1. Since the angle of rotation of the first motor 1 driving the housing 41 is different each time when the number of players changes, the housing 41 rotates 120 degrees each time when 3 people play, 90 degrees each time when 4 people play, 72 degrees each time when 5 people play, and 60 degrees each time when 6 people play. The number of players determines how many angles the shell 41 needs to rotate each time. The first speed controller 11 is adjusted to control the speed of the first motor 1, so that the shell 41 rotates to the specified position within the rotation time set by the 1-channel delay relay module. The connection method between the speed controller and the 1-channel delay relay module and the motor is existing technology.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] The first controller 31 is a dual-time relay; the dual-time relay is electrically connected to the first motor 1; the dual-time relay cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor 1, so that the first motor 1 and the card dealing mechanism alternately start and stop, and other features are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0038] Example 3:

[0039] The first controller 31 is a two-way time-delay relay module; the two-way time-delay relay module is electrically connected to the first motor 1; the two-way time-delay relay module cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor 1, so that the first motor 1 and the card dealing mechanism alternately start and stop, and other features are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0040] Example 4:

[0041] The first controller 31 consists of two interconnected first time relays and second time relays; the two first time relays and second time relays are electrically connected to the first motor 1; the two interconnected first time relays and second time relays jointly and cyclically control the start and stop of the first motor 1, so that the first motor 1 and the card dealing mechanism alternately start and stop, and other features are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0042] Example 5:

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a multi-purpose card dealer includes a base 42, a housing 41, a card dealing mechanism, a first motor 1, and a second motor 2.

[0044] The housing 41 is disposed above the base 42; the first motor 1 drives the housing 41 to rotate on the base 42; the card dealing mechanism is disposed on the housing 41; the second motor 2 controls the card dealing mechanism to deal cards, wherein the cards can be playing cards or mahjong-style playing cards;

[0045] The first motor 1 and the second motor 2 are electrically connected to the second controller 32, which is a dual-time relay. The dual-time relay cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor 1 and the second motor 2, thereby cyclically controlling the rotation time and stop interval of the first motor 1 and the second motor 2. The first motor 1 and the second motor 2 rotate and stop alternately. Since the dual-time relay can control the cyclic on and off of the circuit, the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 are electrically connected to the dual-time relay. After the second motor 2 rotates for T1 seconds, it stops for T2 seconds and then rotates again. The first motor 1 rotates after a delay of T1 seconds, rotates for T2 seconds, stops for T1 seconds, and then rotates again. That is, the rotation time of the second motor 2 is the stop interval of the first motor 1, and the stop interval of the second motor 2 is the rotation time of the first motor 1. When the second motor 2 rotates, the first motor 1 stops, and after the second motor 2 stops, the first motor 1 rotates. This cycle continues.

[0046] Because existing technologies generally use plastic gears to control the alternating operation of the housing rotation and the card dealing mechanism, the gears may deform and wear after long-term use. By using dual time relays, the rotation time and stop interval of the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 can be easily adjusted, thereby facilitating the switching of the number of players or the number of cards dealt by the card dealing mechanism each time. When switching the number of players, the rotation time of the first motor 1 is adjusted to increase or decrease the rotation angle of the housing 41, and the stop interval of the second motor 2 is adjusted at the same time. When switching the number of cards dealt by the card dealing mechanism each time, the rotation time of the second motor 2 is adjusted to increase or decrease the number of cards dealt by the card dealing mechanism, and the stop interval of the first motor 1 is adjusted at the same time. In addition, by controlling the direction of the first motor 1, the housing 41 can be controlled to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby adapting to different card playing rules. The second controller 32 is electrically connected to the power supply.

[0047] After setting two rotation times and stop intervals controlled by dual time relays, the second motor 2 rotates for a certain period of time, that is, the card dealing mechanism issues cards for the first time, and then the second motor 2 stops. The first motor 1 rotates for a certain period of time, that is, after the housing 41 rotates a certain angle, the first motor 1 stops. The second motor 2 rotates again for a certain period of time, and the card dealing mechanism issues cards for the second time. This cycle repeats. When the sensor at the card dealing port detects that a certain number of cards have been issued, that is, after all the cards have been issued, the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 are turned off.

[0048] Furthermore, the first motor 1 controls the rotation of the housing 41 on the base 42 and the card dealing mechanism, both of which are existing technologies. The first motor 1 can be set inside the base 42, with a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the middle of the base 42. The top of the rotating shaft passes upward through the base 42 and is fixedly connected to the housing 41. The first motor 1 drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby controlling the rotation of the housing 41. A conductive slip ring is fitted on the rotating shaft to connect the wires inside the housing 41 and the base 42, so that the first motor 1, the second motor 2, and the dual time relay are connected. Alternatively, the first motor 1 can be set inside the housing 41, with a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the housing 41. The bottom of the rotating shaft passes downward through the housing 41 and is fixedly connected to the base 42. The first motor 1 drives the rotating shaft to rotate. Since the base 42 is placed on a support surface outside the card dealing machine, such as a table or the ground, and remains stationary relative to the table or the ground, the housing 41 rotates relative to the base 42 when the first motor 1 rotates.

[0049] The card dealing mechanism may include a card pusher roller 52 and a card box 53. The card box 53 is disposed inside the housing 41 and is located below or above the card pusher roller 52. The cards in the card box 53 are in contact with the card pusher roller 52. The output shaft of the second motor 2 is directly connected to the card pusher roller 52. The second motor 2 drives the card pusher roller 52 to rotate, and the card pusher roller 52 pushes out the cards in the card box 53.

[0050] Example 6:

[0051] The second controller 32 is a two-way time-delay relay module; the two-way time-delay relay module is electrically connected to the first motor 1 and the second motor 2; the two-way time-delay relay module cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor 1 and the second motor 2, so that the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 start and stop alternately, and other features are the same as in embodiment 5.

[0052] Example 7:

[0053] The second controller 32 consists of two interconnected first time relays and second time relays; the two first time relays and second time relays are electrically connected to the first motor 1 and the second motor 2; the two interconnected first time relays and second time relays jointly and cyclically control the start and stop of the first motor 1 and the second motor 2, so that the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 start and stop alternately, and other features are the same as in embodiment 5.

[0054] Example 8:

[0055] The second controller 32 consists of two 1-channel time-delay relay modules. The two 1-channel time-delay relay modules are electrically connected to the first motor and the second motor, respectively. The two 1-channel time-delay relay modules cyclically control the first motor and the second motor to start and stop alternately. The two 1-channel time-delay relay modules are adjusted so that the rotation time of the second motor 2 is the stopping interval time of the first motor 1, and the stopping interval time of the second motor 2 is the rotation time of the first motor 1. Other features are the same as in embodiment 5.

[0056] Example 9:

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown, the first motor 1 is electrically connected to a first speed controller 11, so that both the first speed controller 11 and the dual time relays are electrically connected to the first motor 1. The first speed controller 11 facilitates speed adjustment of the first motor 1, simplifying the operation of switching the number of players. After the two cycle rotation times and stop interval times of the second controller 32 are initially set, when switching the number of players, it is only necessary to adjust the first speed controller 11 to control the speed of the first motor 1, that is, to control the angle of rotation of the housing 41 each time, so as to switch the number of players without adjusting the second controller 32. For example, when 3 people are playing, the first speed controller 11 adjusts the first motor 1 to run at 100%. When the number of players increases, the speed of the first motor 1 is reduced, and the angle of rotation of the housing 41 each time is reduced. The connection method of the speed controller and the time relay to the motor is the prior art. Other features are the same as those in embodiment 5, embodiment 6, embodiment 7, or embodiment 8.

[0058] In this embodiment, the second motor 2 is electrically connected to the second speed controller 21, so that both the second speed controller 21 and the second controller 32 are electrically connected to the second motor 2. The second speed controller 21 facilitates the speed adjustment of the second motor 2, simplifying the switching of the number of cards issued by the card dealing mechanism each time, without having to adjust the second controller 32. For example, if the card dealing mechanism only issues one card each time, the second speed controller 21 adjusts the second motor 2 to a lower speed. As the number of cards issued each time increases, the second speed controller 21 adjusts the speed of the second motor 2 to continuously increase until it reaches 100% operation.

[0059] Example 10:

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, it also includes a first electromagnetic clutch 12 and a second electromagnetic clutch 22. The first electromagnetic clutch 12 and the second electromagnetic clutch 22 are respectively connected to the output shaft of the first motor 1 and the output shaft of the second motor 2. The output shaft of the first electromagnetic clutch 12 drives the housing 41 to rotate on the base 42, and the second electromagnetic clutch 22 controls the card dealing mechanism to issue cards. That is, the output shaft of the first electromagnetic clutch 12 drives the shaft between the housing 41 and the base 42 to rotate, and the output shaft of the second electromagnetic clutch 22 drives the card pushing roller 52 to rotate. The second controller 32 is electrically connected to the first electromagnetic clutch 12 and the second electromagnetic clutch 22, and the second controller 32, the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 are all connected to a power source. The second controller 32 cyclically controls the first electromagnetic clutch 12 and the second electromagnetic clutch 22. The closing time and disengagement interval of the electromagnetic clutch 12 and the second electromagnetic clutch 22, and the adjustment method of the second controller 32 are the same as in Embodiment 5 or Embodiment 9. When the control housing 41 rotates, the first electromagnetic clutch 12 is closed, and when the control housing 41 stops, the first electromagnetic clutch 12 is disengaged. When the card dealing mechanism is controlled to deal cards, the second electromagnetic clutch 22 is closed, and when the card dealing mechanism is controlled to stop dealing cards, the second electromagnetic clutch 22 is disengaged. Through the first electromagnetic clutch 12 and the second electromagnetic clutch 22, the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 can rotate continuously, avoiding the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 from constantly starting and stopping, which would cause the first motor 1 and the second motor 2 to overheat and be damaged. Other features are the same as in Embodiment 5, Embodiment 6, Embodiment 7, Embodiment 8, or Embodiment 9.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose card dealer, comprising a base (42), a housing (41), a card dealing mechanism, a first motor (1), and a second motor (2). The housing (41) is disposed above the base (42); the first motor (1) drives the housing (41) to rotate on the base (42); the card dealing mechanism is disposed on the housing (41); the second motor (2) controls the card dealing mechanism to issue cards; Its features are, The first motor (1) is electrically connected to a first controller (31); the first controller (31) cyclically controls the start and stop of the first motor (1).

2. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first controller (31) is a 1-channel time delay relay module, a dual time relay, a two-channel time delay relay module, or two interconnected first time relays and second time relays.

3. A multi-purpose card dealer, comprising a base (42), a housing (41), a card dealing mechanism, a first motor (1), and a second motor (2). The housing (41) is disposed above the base (42); the first motor (1) drives the housing (41) to rotate on the base (42); the card dealing mechanism is disposed on the housing (41); the second motor (2) controls the card dealing mechanism to issue cards; Its features are, The first motor (1) and the second motor (2) are electrically connected to the second controller (32); the second controller (32) cyclically controls the first motor (1) and the second motor (2) to start and stop alternately.

4. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second controller (32) is a dual-time relay or a two-way time-delay relay module or two interconnected first time relays and second time relays.

5. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second controller (32) consists of two 1-channel time delay relay modules; the two 1-channel time delay relay modules are electrically connected to the first motor (1) and the second motor (2) respectively, and the two 1-channel time delay relay modules cyclically control the first motor (1) and the second motor (2) to start and stop alternately.

6. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, It also includes a first speed controller (11), which is electrically connected to the first motor (1).

7. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a second speed controller (21), which is electrically connected to the second motor (2).

8. The multi-purpose card dealer according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a first electromagnetic clutch (12) and a second electromagnetic clutch (22). The first electromagnetic clutch (12) and the second electromagnetic clutch (22) are respectively connected to the output shaft of the first motor (1) and the output shaft of the second motor (2). The output shaft of the first electromagnetic clutch (12) drives the housing (41) to rotate on the base (42). The second electromagnetic clutch (22) controls the card dealing mechanism to issue cards. The second controller (32) is electrically connected to the first electromagnetic clutch (12) and the second electromagnetic clutch (22). The second controller (32) cyclically controls the closing time and the separation interval time of the first electromagnetic clutch (12) and the second electromagnetic clutch (22).

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