Mahjong table components and mahjong table

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mahjong table component and a mahjong table, relating to the technical field of mahjong-related entertainment equipment. The component for installation in a mahjong table includes multiple table edges, each edge being elongated and having corner sections at its ends. These edges are installed along the edge of the mahjong table. In the installed state, the lowest point of the corner section is equal to or lower than the tabletop, creating a suitable space that allows mahjong tiles to be placed flat in the corner area. Their edges can be partially accommodated in the gaps, avoiding the warping phenomenon caused by traditional curved edges, thus improving the neatness of placement and the feel of operation. The table edges can be of a split or integrated structure, with gaps or connections between adjacent edges forming concave corner sections, all effectively preventing mahjong tiles from slipping. This utility model optimizes the corner section structure, ensuring anti-slip functionality while achieving material savings, lightweight design, and improved human-computer interaction comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a side component of a mahjong table, and a mahjong table itself. Background Technology

[0002] Mahjong tables, as common recreational furniture, are widely used in homes, card rooms, and leisure venues. To enhance aesthetics, protect the edges of the tabletop, and prevent mahjong tiles from slipping, most mahjong tables have an upward or inward protruding edge structure. This edge is higher than the tabletop to prevent mahjong tiles from falling out of the mahjong machine. This edge can be made of plastic and manufactured through vacuum forming, injection molding, or molding processes, and is fixed to the outer perimeter of the table in a continuous ring shape.

[0003] However, traditional table edge structures have the following drawbacks: Most existing mahjong tables have edges that are either integrally molded or continuously connected at the four corners. These corners typically have rounded edges. When mahjong tiles are placed in a corner, the sharp edges of the tiles can interfere with the rounded edges, preventing them from lying completely flat and causing them to lift or tilt. This also prevents multiple tiles from being placed together, affecting visual neatness and the feel of the tiles. Figure 1 As shown.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a new type of mahjong table component that is structurally sound, comfortable to use, and improves the mahjong tile placement experience, especially by optimizing the design of the table corner structure to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] Any discussion of background art throughout this specification does not imply that the background art is necessarily prior art known to a person skilled in the art; any discussion of prior art throughout this specification does not imply that the prior art is necessarily widely known. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a mahjong table component and a mahjong table that are structurally reasonable and comfortable to use.

[0007] The mahjong table components in this solution include multiple table edges, which are long and narrow. The outer ends of the table edges are table corners. The table edges are used to install on the edge of the mahjong table. In the installed state, the lowest part of the table corner is equal to or lower than the tabletop.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this plan include: The table edge, used to connect with the table body, effectively prevents mahjong tiles from slipping along the edge, improving safety and convenience during use. Simplifying the corner structure not only reduces material usage and production costs but also achieves a lightweight design. The installed state refers to the usable state where the mahjong table components are properly fixed to the table. In this state, the lowest point of the table corner is equal to or lower than the upper surface of the tabletop, forming a fitting space (gap) in the corner area. This allows the mahjong tiles to be placed flat in the corner, with the edges of the tiles partially accommodated within this gap. This avoids the problem of tiles not fitting perfectly due to traditional curved edges, significantly improving the flatness of the placement and the player's handling feel. This structure eliminates protruding edges or sharp corners in the corner area, ensuring a smooth and comfortable contact surface when the user's arm rests on the corner, preventing hand discomfort and further improving user comfort. Furthermore, in the installed state, the width of the part of the table corner at the same height as the tabletop is less than the length of the beveled edge of the matching mahjong tile. Matching mahjong tiles refer to the tiles used in conjunction with a mahjong table. The side of the tile displaying the face (such as a one of bamboo or a nine of dots) is called the front. The longer and shorter sides of the front are the length and width of the mahjong tile, respectively. The height of the mahjong tile is the distance between the front and back sides. Mahjong tiles at the corners of the table are usually placed face down, so the width of the notch only needs to be less than the length of the diagonal side of the front side to ensure that the tile cannot easily slide out of the notch in this arrangement.

[0009] Furthermore, in the installed state, the width of the part of the table corner at the same height as the tabletop is less than the height of the matching mahjong tile. The height of the mahjong tile is the smallest of its length, width, and height. The fact that the width of the part of the table corner at the same height as the tabletop is less than the height of the mahjong tile prevents it from sliding out in any conventional placement.

[0010] Furthermore, in the installed state, the adjacent table edges have gaps that form the table corners. Since the table edges are not connected to each other to form gaps, the table edges in this design can be independently manufactured, installed, and replaced, offering unique convenience.

[0011] Furthermore, adjacent table edges are connected, and the connecting part has a concave table corner. In this design, the four table edges of the mahjong table are a single integrated structure, resulting in greater overall stability. The lowest point of the concave table corner is equal to or lower than the tabletop.

[0012] Furthermore, the table edge is made using a vacuum forming process, and the corners of the outer surface of the table edge are rounded.

[0013] Vacuum forming is a suitable process for quickly producing large, thin-walled parts, and its inexpensive molds result in low production costs, making it ideal for mahjong tables. However, vacuum forming relies on air pressure differences to adhere the material to the mold, and air can easily accumulate in right-angle areas. This can prevent the material from adhering completely, leading to wrinkles or rounded corners, making it impossible to produce a perfectly right-angled tabletop. The sharp edges of the mahjong tiles will be obstructed at these corners, preventing them from being neatly arranged close to the table's edges and affecting the gaming experience. This solution allows the mahjong tiles to stand upright in the corners of the table. The rounded corners significantly improve the tactile feel when in contact with the player.

[0014] Furthermore, the wall thickness of the table edge is 1mm to 20mm. This is a size achievable using conventional vacuum forming processes.

[0015] A mahjong table, comprising the aforementioned mahjong table components.

[0016] Furthermore, the mahjong table components are integrated with the table body. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the background technology of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the side of a table corner.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of section B. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments: The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: table body 1, table edge 2, and table corner 3.

[0023] This embodiment provides a mahjong table including mahjong table components, the basic structure of which is as follows: Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the table includes four long, narrow edges, each 13mm wide and 6mm high. Each edge is arranged along the four perimeter of the mahjong table body, corresponding to the front, back, left, and right sides respectively. The table body and edges are integrally molded from ABS thermoplastic sheet using a vacuum forming process, resulting in excellent molding precision and surface smoothness. The edge wall thickness is 1.5mm, and the corner transition areas on the outer surface have a radius of 2cm to improve comfort during contact and prevent scratches or discomfort.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the four table edges are connected in pairs at the ends to form a ring structure, and the four corner areas have U-shaped grooves that are recessed downwards, forming concave corners.

[0025] Mahjong tables are equipped with mahjong tiles. The side of the mahjong tile that shows the tile face (such as one of bamboo, nine of sticks, etc.) is the front side. The longer and shorter sides of the front side are the length and width of the mahjong tile, respectively. The height between the front and back sides of the mahjong tile is the height of the mahjong tile.

[0026] The lowest point of the concave table corner is parallel to the upper surface of the tabletop, and the width of the part of the table corner at the same height as the tabletop is 15mm (see...). Figure 5 The dimension d in the middle is smaller than the height of a small mahjong tile (16mm). This dimension allows the corner of the tile to be inserted for flat placement while preventing the entire tile from sliding out. Moreover, in most cases, since the mahjong tile is not directly aligned with the notch at the corner of the table but at an angle, the width of the notch is greater than the width of the angle of the mahjong tile, which ensures that the mahjong tile will not slide out in most situations.

[0027] In practical use, when a player places a mahjong tile upright in the corner of the table, the edge of the tile closest to the corner can be partially embedded in the fitting space, allowing the tile to be placed completely flat against the table. This avoids tilting or lifting caused by the traditional curved edge, significantly improving the neatness of the arrangement and the feel of picking it up.

[0028] In addition, since there are no protruding solid structures at the corners of the table, users will not experience any pressure from protruding edges when resting their arms on the corner area. The soft and comfortable touch enhances the ergonomic experience for long gaming sessions.

[0029] In Example 2, the table edge and the table body can be a separate structure, with the table edge serving as a component of the mahjong table.

[0030] Each table edge is independently formed, with free ends at both ends. When two adjacent table edges are installed onto the table body, a gap is left between their ends, which forms the table corner. The width of the gap is 15mm. In the installed state, the lowest part of the table corner (i.e., the bottom of the gap) is about 3mm lower than the upper surface of the tabletop, forming a recessed fitting space (gap).

[0031] The table edge is detachably connected to the mounting groove on the upper surface of the table body via a snap-fit ​​structure. After installation, the upper edge of the table edge is 6mm higher than the upper surface of the tabletop. The table edge can also be glued to the side wall of the table body.

[0032] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the scope of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A mahjong table component, characterized in that: It includes multiple table edges, which are long and narrow. The outer ends of the table edges are table corners. The table edges are used to install on the edge of the mahjong table. When installed, the lowest part of the table corner is equal to or lower than the table surface.

2. The mahjong table component according to claim 1, characterized in that: When installed, the width of the corner of the table at the same height as the tabletop is less than the length of the diagonal edge of the front of the matching mahjong tile.

3. The mahjong table component according to claim 1, characterized in that: When installed, the width of the corner of the table, which is at the same height as the tabletop, is less than the height of the matching mahjong tiles.

4. The mahjong table component according to claim 2, characterized in that: When installed, the gaps between adjacent table edges form the table corners.

5. The mahjong table component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjacent table edges are connected and the connecting part has a concave table corner.

6. The mahjong table component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The table edges are made using a vacuum forming process, and the corners of the outer surface of the table edges are rounded.

7. The mahjong table component according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wall thickness of the table edge is 1mm to 20mm.

8. A mahjong table, comprising the mahjong table components as described in claims 1 to 7.

9. The mahjong table according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mahjong table components are integrated with the table body.

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