Card shuffler passage switching device based on left and right switch doors

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of card arranging machine, concretely relates to a card arranging machine passageway switching device based on left and right switch door, include: card feeding passageway, the passageway between the shuffling disc and the conveying mechanism forms card feeding passageway, first card feeding passageway, the passageway between the conveying mechanism and the push mechanism forms first card feeding passageway, second card feeding passageway, the passageway between the conveying mechanism and the shuffling disc forms second card feeding passageway, card guide piece, card guide piece can reciprocate left and right movement along one side to the other side so that card guide piece can switch between the first state and the second state, when the first state, card feeding passageway is communicated with first card feeding passageway, when the second state, card feeding passageway is communicated with second card feeding passageway, the utility model discloses card guide piece in card arranging machine passageway switching device as a kind of left and right switch door to realize the passageway switching between card feeding passageway and first card feeding passageway or with second card feeding passageway.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of card sorting machine technology, specifically relating to a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors. Background Technology

[0002] Current card sorting machines generally include mahjong machines, domino machines, etc., which mainly sort out entertainment cards, save users time, and enhance the entertainment value.

[0003] Existing card sorting machines mainly fall into two categories based on their card-flipping methods: magnetic and non-magnetic. For magnetic methods, both the card manufacturing process and the machine's structure are relatively complex and costly. For non-magnetic methods, the structure is simpler. During the rotation of the shuffling disc, the cards on it move towards the edge under the influence of rotation and centrifugal force. They are then transported through the card feeding channel between the shuffling disc and the conveying mechanism to the conveying mechanism, which then sends them to subsequent processes until a lifting mechanism pushes them out of the machine for user use.

[0004] In the non-magnetic method, once the required number of cards is reached on one side of the card sorting machine, the excess cards on the conveying mechanism cannot be discharged. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention addresses the technical problem of card sorting machines without magnetic properties failing to discharge from the conveying mechanism once the required number of cards on one side is reached. The aim is to provide a channel switching device for card sorting machines based on left and right opening and closing doors.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors comprising: The card feeding channel is formed by the passage between the shuffling plate and the conveying mechanism; The first card-dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism; The second card-dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveyor mechanism and the shuffling plate; The card guide is capable of moving back and forth from one side to the other, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card-in channel is connected to the first card-out channel, and in the second state, the card-in channel is connected to the second card-out channel.

[0007] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes: A counter is provided at least one of the card-in channel, the first card-out channel, and the conveying mechanism. The counter is configured to count the cards that pass through and, after satisfying a preset count value, provide a drive signal to drive the card guide component.

[0008] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, in the first state, the card guide is located on the side of the conveying mechanism, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. In the second state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism and can guide the card body to the second card outlet channel, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card outlet channel.

[0009] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, in the first state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism and can guide the card body to the first card dispensing channel, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the card guide is located on the side of the conveying mechanism, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

[0010] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, in the first state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the first card dispensing channel, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the second card dispensing channel, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

[0011] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the card guide has a guide surface for guiding the card body from the conveying mechanism to the first card dispensing channel or the second card dispensing channel, and the guide surface is a planar, arc-shaped or arc-like structure.

[0012] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the card guide is a sheet-like structure, the length direction of the card guide is horizontal, and the width direction of the card guide is vertical.

[0013] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the front end of the card guide is a connecting end hinged to the fixing member, and the rear end of the card guide is a free end that can swing left and right around the vertical direction.

[0014] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, a partition is provided at the free end of the card guide, and the length direction of the partition is at an angle to the length direction of the card guide.

[0015] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the card guide is connected to a connector, the rear end of the connector is a connecting end hinged to a fixing member, and the front end of the card guide is a free end that can swing left and right around the vertical direction.

[0016] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the rear end of the card guide is an outward expansion structure.

[0017] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism and the first card dispensing channel have a first card dispensing port; The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors also includes: A card-blocking component is movable, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the second state, the card-blocking component is located at the first card-dispensing opening and is used to block the first card-dispensing opening. In the first state, the card-blocking component opens the first card-dispensing opening.

[0018] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism and the second card dispensing channel have a second card dispensing port; The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors also includes: A card-blocking component is movable, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card-blocking component is located at the second card-dispensing opening and is used to block the second card-dispensing opening. In the second state, the card-blocking component opens the second card-dispensing opening.

[0019] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism and the second card dispensing channel have a second card dispensing port; The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors also includes: A blocking component is provided, which is substantially parallel to the guide component and is disposed on the connector. In a first state, the blocking component is located at the second card outlet and is used to block the second card outlet. In a second state, the blocking component opens the second card outlet.

[0020] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism and the second card dispensing channel have a second card dispensing port; The inlet end of the conveying mechanism is located in the feeding channel, and the second card outlet is connected to the feeding channel.

[0021] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is a straight conveying mechanism.

[0022] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism.

[0023] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is a circular conveying mechanism.

[0024] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes a driving mechanism for driving the card guide to move.

[0025] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the driving mechanism adopts a crank-connecting rod mechanism, which drives the card guide to move back and forth from one side to the other.

[0026] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described above, the crank-connecting rod mechanism includes: A drive motor, wherein the motor shaft of the drive motor is vertical; A crank, one end of which is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor; A connecting rod assembly having one or more hinged connecting rods, one end of the connecting rod assembly being hinged to the other end of the crank, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly being hinged to the guide plate member.

[0027] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows: This invention uses the card guide component in the card sorting machine channel switching device as a left and right opening and closing door to realize the switching of the card entry channel and the first card exit channel or the second card exit channel. This realizes that when the number of cards on the conveying mechanism is sufficient, the path from the conveying mechanism to the first card exit channel is switched to the path from the conveying mechanism to the shuffling plate, and finally the excess cards on the conveying mechanism are sent back to the shuffling plate. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The disclosure of this invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. In the drawings: Figures 1(a) to 1(d) are schematic diagrams of a switching process in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing the guide card switching from the first state to the second state. Figure 2(a) is a schematic diagram of an application of Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2(b) is a schematic diagram of Figure 2(a) from another angle; Figures 3(a) and 3(b) are partial schematic diagrams of Figure 2(a) in the first and second states; Figures 4(a) to 4(d) are schematic diagrams of a switching process in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing the guide plate switching from the first state to the second state. Figure 5(a) is a schematic diagram of an application of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 5(b) is a schematic diagram of Figure 5(a) from another angle; Figures 6(a) and 6(b) are partial schematic diagrams of Figure 5(a) in the first and second states; Figure 7(a) is a schematic diagram of the guide plate component in the first state in Embodiment 3 of the present invention; Figure 7(b) is a schematic diagram of the guide plate component in the second state in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "outer side", "middle section", "inner", "outer", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this invention.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" and "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Example 1

[0033] Referring to Figures 1(a) to 3(b), this embodiment provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, which is used in the card sorting machine.

[0034] Typically, as shown in Figures 2(a) to 3(b), the shuffling tray 91 of the card sorting machine is surrounded by a conveying mechanism 93. The edge of the shuffling tray 91 is provided with a rotatable annular feeding channel 92. Except for the feeding port, the other parts between the shuffling tray 91 and the feeding channel 92 can be separated by the channel wall. Cards 90 are dropped from the shuffling tray 91 into the feeding channel 92 through the feeding port. The inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93 is located within the feeding channel 92. Alternatively, in some card sorting machine structures, the feeding channel 92 may be omitted, in which case the shuffling tray 91 is surrounded by a conveying mechanism 93, and the shuffling tray 91 and the conveying mechanism 93 can be separated by a partition except for the inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93. The cards 90 that fall from the edge of the shuffling plate 91 fall into the feeding channel 92 or the conveying mechanism 93. After being conveyed by the conveying mechanism 93, the cards 90 are sent to the flipping mechanism 94 for flipping or to the next station for other actions.

[0035] In order to discharge excess cards 90 on the conveying mechanism 93, when this embodiment is applied to the card sorting machine, a card sorting machine channel switching device 10 of this embodiment is provided around the shuffling plate 91 of the card sorting machine, so that excess cards 90 on each conveying mechanism 93 can be easily returned to the shuffling plate 91.

[0036] The card sorting machine channel switching device 10 in this embodiment includes a card entry channel, a first card exit channel, a second card exit channel, and a card guide 12.

[0037] The card feeding channel is formed by the passage between the shuffling plate 91 and the conveying mechanism 93. For example, the shuffling plate 91 is connected to the conveying mechanism 93 via the feeding channel 92, or the shuffling plate 91 is directly connected to the inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93.

[0038] The first card-dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism. The cards are sequentially sent to multiple processes through the first card-dispensing channel to perform actions, such as the card-flipping mechanism 94 flipping the cards, until the lifting mechanism pushes the cards out.

[0039] The second card dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveyor mechanism and the shuffling tray. Excess cards are returned to the shuffling tray 91 through the second card dispensing channel.

[0040] A second card outlet 11 is provided between the conveying mechanism and the second card dispensing channel. The second card outlet 11 is located between the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling plate 91, and is connected to the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling plate 91 to form the second card dispensing channel. That is, the card body 90 can be discharged to the shuffling plate 91 in sequence through the conveying mechanism 93 and the second card outlet 11.

[0041] The guide card component 12 is located to the left of the second card outlet 11. The guide card component 12 can rotate vertically so that it can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0042] In the first state, referring to Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the guide card 12 is located above and to the right of the conveying mechanism 93. At this time, the guide card 12 does not block the conveying path of the conveying mechanism 93. The guide card 12 blocks the second card outlet 11, and the card inlet channel and the second card outlet channel are separated. The card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. The card body 90 can be directly sent to the card flipping mechanism 94 through the conveying mechanism 93 for card flipping or to the next station for other actions.

[0043] In the second state, referring to Figures 1(c) and 1(d), the guide 12 spans above the conveying mechanism 93 in the width direction. The distance between the guide 12 and the conveying mechanism 93 is less than the height of the card, so that the guide 12 can guide the card to the second card dispensing channel. At this time, the guide 12 blocks the inlet and outlet conveying paths of the conveying mechanism 93, and the card 90 cannot pass through the conveying mechanism 93. The card inlet channel and the first card dispensing channel are separated. The second card dispensing port 11 is not blocked by the guide 12, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel. The card 90 can be discharged to the shuffling tray 91 in sequence through part of the conveying mechanism 93 at the rear end of the guide 12 and the second card dispensing port 11.

[0044] Taking a single conveying mechanism 93 as an example, its conveying direction is from the rear end to the front end.

[0045] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 10 of this embodiment further includes a counter, which is disposed at least at one of the card inlet channel, the first card outlet channel and the conveying mechanism. The counter is configured to count the cards that pass through and, after satisfying a preset count value, give a drive signal for driving the card guide to move left and right.

[0046] In this embodiment, the counter can employ existing technology. The counter counts the passing cards to determine if the number of cards on one side of the card sorting machine is sufficient for subsequent card flipping or sorting. At this point, the remaining cards flowing in from that side need to be discharged. The discharge of the cards is achieved through the action of the card guide.

[0047] In actual implementation, the signal output terminal of the counter is connected to the existing controller of the card sorting machine. This controller is connected to the drive terminal for the left and right movement of the card guide component. The existing controller enables signal reception and control of the card guide component.

[0048] In some embodiments, a second card outlet 11 is disposed on a partition that separates the conveying mechanism from the shuffling tray.

[0049] When the card sorting machine is equipped with a feeding channel 92, the channel wall of the feeding channel 92 serves as a partition, and the second card outlet 11 is located on the right side of the feeding channel 92. At this time, the lower left side of the second card outlet 11 is the conveying mechanism 93, and the lower right side of the second card outlet 11 is the shuffling plate 91.

[0050] In some embodiments, the card guide 12 has a guide surface for guiding the card body from the conveying mechanism 93 to the second card dispensing channel, the guide surface being a planar, arc-shaped, or arc-like structure.

[0051] This embodiment allows the guide surface to be a non-strictly curved surface or a plane. The guide surface can be a semi-curved or curved structure. The guide surface only needs to be able to guide the card body 90 from the conveying mechanism 93 to the second card outlet 11.

[0052] In some embodiments, the guide plate 12 is a sheet-like structure, with its length direction being horizontal and its width direction being vertical.

[0053] In some embodiments, the front end of the guide plate 12 is hinged to a partition plate, which separates the conveying mechanism and the shuffling tray. The rear end of the guide plate 12 is a free end that can swing left and right about vertically.

[0054] When the card sorting machine is equipped with a feeding channel 92, the channel wall of the feeding channel 92 serves as the partition, and the front end of the card guide 12 is hinged to the right side channel wall of the feeding channel 92 as the connecting end.

[0055] Of course, the connecting end of the guide plate 12 can also be hinged to other fixing parts of the card sorting machine; this embodiment is not limited to its hinge position.

[0056] In some embodiments, a partition is provided at the free end of the guide plate 12, and the length direction of the partition is at an angle to the length direction of the guide plate 12.

[0057] When two adjacent cards are close together, the free end of the card guide 12 in this embodiment swings from right to left to switch the passage. Therefore, during its swing from right to left, the two adjacent cards that are close together can be separated by the partition, so that the card located on the rear side can be smoothly discharged to the shuffling tray 91.

[0058] The length and angle of the partition are determined so that, in the first state, it does not affect the transfer of the card body 90 from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station.

[0059] In some embodiments, the inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93 is disposed in the conveying channel 92, and the second card outlet 11 is connected to the conveying channel 92.

[0060] In this embodiment, a rotatable annular feeding channel 92 is provided on the edge of the shuffling disc 91 of the card sorting machine. The feeding channel 92 is arranged around the edge of the shuffling disc 91, and its rotation direction is usually the same as that of the shuffling disc 91. Its rotation speed may be the same as or different from that of the shuffling disc 91.

[0061] In this embodiment, after the above design, the cards 90 fall from the edge of the shuffling tray 91 into the feeding channel 92, and are then conveyed to the conveying mechanism 93. The conveying mechanism 93 sequentially sends each card 90 to the flipping mechanism 94 for flipping or to the next station for other actions. When the conveying mechanism 93 is full, it sequentially sends each card 90 remaining on it to the second outlet 11. Since the second outlet 11 is connected to the feeding channel 92, as shown in Figures 2(a) and 2(b), the sent-out cards 90 flow into the feeding channel 92, and the annular feeding channel 92 conveys the cards 90 to the next conveying mechanism. In this way, the cards 90 can be quickly distributed by each conveying mechanism, and the cards 90 will not remain in the shuffling tray 91 for a long time.

[0062] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 10 of this embodiment further includes a driving mechanism 13, which drives the card guide 12 to rotate vertically.

[0063] When the drive mechanism 13 is connected to the card guide 12, a portion of the drive mechanism 13 can pass through the second card outlet 11 to connect with the card guide 12. Alternatively, a clearance opening can be provided on the right side wall of the feeding channel 92, through which a portion of the drive mechanism 13 can connect with the card guide 12. The front portion of the card guide 12 can also extend through the right side of the second card outlet 11 to facilitate connection with the drive mechanism 13.

[0064] The drive mechanism 13 can be any device in the prior art capable of driving the guide plate 12 to rotate vertically. The drive mechanism 13 preferably adopts a crank-connecting rod mechanism, which drives the guide plate 12 to rotate vertically.

[0065] In some embodiments, the crank-connecting rod mechanism includes a drive motor 131, a crank 132, and a connecting rod assembly 133.

[0066] The motor shaft of the drive motor 131 is vertical. One end of the crank 132 is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 131. The connecting rod assembly 133 is a connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the other end of the crank 132, and the other end of which is hinged to the guide plate 12.

[0067] The other end of the linkage assembly 133 is preferably hinged via a connecting plate integrally connected to the guide plate 12. This connecting plate is preferably located near the rear end of the guide plate 12.

[0068] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 10 of this embodiment further includes a card blocking component. The card blocking component is movable so that it can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card blocking component is located on the side of the second card outlet 11 and is used to block the second card outlet 11. In the second state, the card blocking component opens the second card outlet 11.

[0069] In this embodiment, the barrier can be driven by an independent drive source. Alternatively, the barrier can be driven by the same drive mechanism as the guide 12. In this case, the barrier is connected to the drive mechanism directly or through one or more connecting plates / parts, for example, hinged to the other end of the linkage assembly 133.

[0070] In this embodiment, the guide plate component 12 can be used directly as a barrier plate component.

[0071] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 93 is a straight conveying mechanism with the inlet and outlet located on a straight path.

[0072] In some embodiments, when this embodiment is applied to a card sorting machine, the conveying mechanism 93 of the card sorting machine is preferably a belt conveyor mechanism, and the card body 90 is conveyed on the belt of the belt conveyor mechanism.

[0073] Of course, other conveying mechanisms can also be used for conveying mechanism 93. Example 2

[0074] Referring to Figures 4(a) to 6(b), this embodiment provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, which is used in the card sorting machine.

[0075] The card sorting machine channel switching device in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 1 in the following ways, while the rest is the same as in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0076] In the first state, the guide plate 12 is located to the left of the conveying mechanism 93. The guide plate 12 is connected to the connector 14, the rear end of which is hinged to a partition plate that separates the conveying mechanism from the shuffling tray. The front end of the guide plate 12 can swing left and right around the vertical axis.

[0077] When the card sorting machine is equipped with a feeding channel 92, the channel wall of the feeding channel 92 serves as the partition, and the rear end of the connector 14 is hinged to the right side channel wall of the feeding channel 92 as the connecting end.

[0078] Of course, the rear end of the connector 14 can also be hinged to other fixing parts of the card sorting machine; this embodiment is not limited to its hinge position.

[0079] In some embodiments, the rear end of the guide plate 12 is an outwardly expanding structure 12a, so that the rear end of the guide plate 12 has a better guiding function.

[0080] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device of this embodiment further includes a card blocking component 15. The card blocking component 15 is generally parallel to the card guide component 12 and is disposed on the connector 14. In the first state, the card blocking component 15 is located on the right side of the conveying mechanism 93 and on the left side of the second card outlet 11. The card blocking component 15 is used to block the second card outlet 11. In the second state, the card blocking component 15 opens the second card outlet 11.

[0081] Preferably, the guide plate component 12, the connector 14, and the barrier plate component 15 form an inverted U-shaped structure.

[0082] In some embodiments, when the drive mechanism 13 employs a crank-connecting rod mechanism, the connecting rod assembly 133 consists of two hinged connecting rods. Example 3

[0083] Referring to Figures 7(a) and 7(b), this embodiment provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, which is used in the card sorting machine.

[0084] In this embodiment, the guide card component 12 can be regarded as a non-conveying structure. When the distance between the conveying mechanism 93 and the two card dispensing channels in front is less than the length of the card body, Figure 1(a) or Figure 1(b) of Embodiment 1 is rotated by 90° to form Figure 7(a) of this embodiment, and Figure 1(c) or Figure 1(d) of Embodiment 1 is rotated by 90° to form Figure 7(b) of this embodiment.

[0085] Although the guide plate component 12 in this embodiment is a door opening and closing structure that moves up and down, it can be regarded as a door opening and closing structure that moves left and right.

[0086] Of course, the guide card component 12 in this embodiment can directly adopt a conveying structure. The conveying structure moves back and forth left and right so that it can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card feeding channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel, and in the second state, the card feeding channel is connected to the second card dispensing channel. Example 4

[0087] This embodiment provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, which is used in the card sorting machine.

[0088] Compared to Example 1, the conveying mechanism in this example is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism or a circular conveying mechanism. When the conveying mechanism is a circular conveying mechanism, a rotatable feeding channel can be used as the conveying mechanism. When the conveying mechanism is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism, the first card outlet is located on the side of the conveying path of the conveying mechanism, and the second card outlet is located on the outlet side of the conveying mechanism. When the conveying mechanism is a circular conveying mechanism, the first card outlet is located on the side of the conveying path of the conveying mechanism.

[0089] In the first state, the guide plate is positioned above the conveying mechanism, and the distance between the guide plate and the conveying mechanism is less than the height of the plate, so that the guide plate can guide the plate to the first dispensing channel. At this time, the guide plate blocks the inlet and outlet conveying paths of the conveying mechanism, and the plate cannot pass through the conveying mechanism. The inlet channel and the second dispensing channel are separated, and the inlet channel is connected to the first dispensing channel. The plate is sent to the flipping mechanism for flipping or to the next station for other actions via the conveying mechanism.

[0090] In the second state, the guide card is located on the side of the conveying mechanism. At this time, the guide card does not block the conveying path of the conveying mechanism, and the cards can pass through the conveying mechanism. The card inlet channel is switched to be connected with the second card outlet channel, and the cards can be discharged to the shuffling plate through the conveying mechanism.

[0091] In this embodiment, a blocking component can be provided. The blocking component is movable so that it can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the blocking component opens the first card outlet. In the second state, the blocking component is at the first card outlet to block the first card outlet. Example 5

[0092] This embodiment provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, which is used in the card sorting machine.

[0093] Compared with Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, the card-in channel and the first card-out channel and the second card-out channel form a Y-shaped structure. At this time, the first card-out port and the second card-out port are located on both sides of the outlet of the conveying mechanism.

[0094] In the first state, the guide plate is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel. The distance between the guide plate and the conveying mechanism is less than the height of the card, so that the guide plate can guide the card to the first card dispensing channel. At this time, the guide plate blocks the conveying path from the conveying mechanism to the second card dispensing channel. The card entry channel and the second card dispensing channel are separated, while the card entry channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. The card is sent to the card flipping mechanism for card flipping or to the next station for other actions via the conveying mechanism.

[0095] In the second state, the guide plate is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel. The distance between the guide plate and the conveying mechanism is less than the height of the card, so that the guide plate can guide the card to the second card dispensing channel. At this time, the guide plate blocks the conveying path of the conveying mechanism to the first card dispensing channel. The card inlet channel and the first card dispensing channel are separated, and the card inlet channel and the second card dispensing channel are connected. The card can be discharged to the shuffling plate through the conveying mechanism.

[0096] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors, characterized in that, The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors includes: a card inlet channel, formed by the passage between the shuffling plate and the conveying mechanism; a first card outlet channel, formed by the passage between the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism; a second card outlet channel, formed by the passage between the conveying mechanism and the shuffling plate; and a card guide, which can move back and forth left and right from one side to the other so that the card guide can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel, and in the second state, the card inlet channel is connected to the second card outlet channel.

2. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes: a counter, which is set at least one of the card inlet channel, the first card outlet channel and the conveying mechanism, and is configured to count the cards that pass through and give a drive signal to drive the card guide after the count preset value is met.

3. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the first state, the card guide is located on the side of the conveying mechanism, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. In the second state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism and can guide the card body to the second card outlet channel, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card outlet channel.

4. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the first state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism and can guide the card to the first card dispensing channel. The card receiving channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the card guide is located on the side of the conveying mechanism, and the card receiving channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

5. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the first state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the first card dispensing channel. The card receiving channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the card guide is positioned above the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the second card dispensing channel. The card receiving channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

6. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The card guide has a guide surface for guiding the card body from the conveying mechanism to the first card dispensing channel or the second card dispensing channel. The guide surface is a planar, arc-shaped, or arc-like structure.

7. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The front end of the guide plate is a connecting end hinged to the fixed part, and the rear end of the guide plate is a free end that can swing left and right around the vertical direction.

8. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The free end of the guide sign is provided with a partition, and the length direction of the partition is at an angle to the length direction of the guide sign.

9. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The guide sign is connected to a connector. The rear end of the connector is hinged to the fixing member, and the front end of the guide sign is a free end that can swing left and right around the vertical axis.

10. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The rear end of the guide plate component has an outward expansion structure.

11. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism has a first card outlet between itself and the first card dispensing channel; the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes: a card blocking component, which is movable so that it can switch between a first state and a second state. In the second state, the card blocking component is located at the first card outlet and is used to block the first card outlet. In the first state, the card blocking component opens the first card outlet.

12. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism has a second card outlet between it and the second card outlet channel; the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes: a card blocking component, which is movable so that it can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card blocking component is located at the second card outlet and is used to block the second card outlet. In the second state, the card blocking component opens the second card outlet.

13. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism has a second card outlet between it and the second card outlet channel; the card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors further includes: a card blocking component, which is approximately parallel to the card guide component and is disposed on the connecting component. In the first state, the card blocking component is located at the second card outlet and is used to block the second card outlet. In the second state, the card blocking component opens the second card outlet.

14. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism has a second card outlet between it and the second card dispensing channel; the inlet end of the conveying mechanism is located in the feeding channel, and the second card outlet is connected to the feeding channel.

15. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism is a direct conveying mechanism.

16. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism.

17. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism is a circular conveying mechanism.

18. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors also includes a drive mechanism for driving the card guide to move.

19. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The drive mechanism adopts a crank-connecting rod mechanism, which drives the guide plate to move back and forth from one side to the other.

20. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on left and right opening and closing doors as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The crank-connecting rod mechanism includes: a drive motor, the motor shaft of which is vertical; a crank, one end of which is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor; and a connecting rod assembly, which has one or more hinged connecting rods, one end of which is hinged to the other end of the crank, and the other end of which is hinged to the guide plate member.

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