Card shuffler passage switching device based on up and down switching doors

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of card sorting machines, and particularly relates to a card sorting machine passage switching device based on up-down switching doors, which comprises: a card feeding passage, a passage between a card shuffling disc and a conveying mechanism forming the card feeding passage; a first card feeding passage, a passage between the conveying mechanism and a pushing mechanism forming the first card feeding passage; a second card feeding passage, a passage between the conveying mechanism and the card shuffling disc forming the second card feeding passage; and a card guide, which can be reciprocally moved up and down so that the card guide can be switched between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the card feeding passage is communicated with the first card feeding passage, and in the second state, the card feeding passage is communicated with the second card feeding passage. The card guide in the card sorting machine passage switching device is used as an up-down switching door to switch the passage between the card feeding passage and the first card feeding passage or the second card feeding passage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of card sorting machine technology, specifically relating to a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of 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 relatively simple. 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 utility model 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 purpose is to provide a channel switching device for card sorting machines based on an up-and-down opening and closing door.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on an up-and-down opening and closing door, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on an up-and-down opening and closing door 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 reciprocating up and down movement, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card input channel is connected to the first card output channel, and in the second state, the card input channel is connected to the second card output channel.

[0007] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower 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 the upper and lower opening and closing door as described above, in the first state, the card guide is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. In the second state, the card guide is located 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 the upper and lower opening and closing door as described above, in the first state, the card guide is located in front of and 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 in front of and above the conveying mechanism at least a preset distance or in front of and below 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 the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, there are two card guides, namely a first card guide and a second card guide. In the first state, the first card guide is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the first card dispensing channel. The second card guide is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel. The card inlet channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the first card guide is located at at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel. The second card guide is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the second card dispensing channel. 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 the upper and lower 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 the upper and lower 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.

[0013] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is a direct conveying mechanism.

[0014] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism.

[0015] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, the conveying mechanism is a circular conveying mechanism.

[0016] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors further includes a driving mechanism for driving the card guide to move up and down.

[0017] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the up-and-down opening and closing door as described above, the driving mechanism adopts a crank-slider mechanism, which drives the card guide to move up and down.

[0018] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the up-and-down opening and closing door as described above, the crank-slider 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 plate is provided with a first guide groove, the length direction of the first guide groove forming an angle with the vertical, and the connecting plate is connected to the guide plate component; The slider can slide in the front-to-back direction in the second guide groove on the fixed member. The second guide groove and the first guide groove have a spatial overlap. The slider passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove and the first guide groove in sequence. The slider can slide on the first guide groove and the second guide groove at the same time. A connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the other end of the crank, and the other end of which is hinged to the slider.

[0019] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described above, when there are two card guides, namely a first card guide and a second card guide, the first card guide and the second card guide are directly connected or connected to the connecting plate via a connector and are located at different heights.

[0020] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the up-and-down opening and closing door as described above, the crank-slider mechanism includes: A drive motor, wherein the motor shaft of the drive motor is axially transverse; A crank, one end of which is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, and a first guide groove is provided on the crank; The slider is connected to the guide plate component. The slider can slide in the vertical direction in the second guide groove on the fixing component. The second guide groove and the first guide groove have a spatial overlap. The slider passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove and the first guide groove in sequence. The slider can slide on the first guide groove and the second guide groove at the same time.

[0021] Optionally, in the card sorting machine channel switching device based on the up-and-down opening and closing door as described above, when there are two card guides, namely a first card guide and a second card guide, the first card guide and the second card guide are directly connected or connected to the slider via a connector and are located at different heights.

[0022] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model uses the card guide component in the card sorting machine channel switching device as an up and down 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. Thus, 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

[0023] The disclosure of this utility model will become more apparent with reference to 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 utility model. In the drawings: Figures 1(a) to 1(d) are schematic diagrams of a switching process in Embodiment 1 of this utility model, showing the guide plate component switching from the first state to the second state. Figures 1(e) and 1(f) are schematic diagrams from another angle of the first and second states of the guide plate component in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2(a) is a schematic diagram of an application of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2(b) is a schematic diagram of Figure 2(a) from another angle; Figure 2(c) is a magnified view of a portion of Figure 2(b); Figures 3(a) to 3(d) are schematic diagrams of a switching process of the guide plate component from the first state to the second state in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 3(e) is a partial structural schematic diagram of the guide plate component in the first state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 4(a) is a schematic diagram of an application in the first state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 4(b) is a schematic diagram of an application in the second state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 4(c) is a magnified view of a portion of Figure 4(b); Figure 5(a) is a schematic diagram of the guide plate component in the first state in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 5(b) is a schematic diagram of the guide plate component in the second state in Embodiment 3 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model 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 this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "outer side", "middle section", "inner", "outer" 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 utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] 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 utility model, "several" or "a number" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] Example 1: Referring to Figures 1(a) to 2(c), this example provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of the door. The card sorting machine channel switching device is used in the card sorting machine.

[0029] Typically, as shown in Figures 2(a) to 2(c), 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, except for the inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93, can be separated by a partition. 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.

[0030] In order to discharge excess cards 90 from the conveying mechanism 93, when this embodiment is applied to the card sorting machine, a card sorting machine channel switching device 40 of this embodiment is provided around the shuffling plate 91 of the card sorting machine, so that excess cards 90 on the conveying mechanism 93 can be easily returned to the shuffling plate 91.

[0031] The card sorting machine channel switching device 40 in this embodiment includes a card entry channel, a first card exit channel, a second card exit channel, and a card guide 42.

[0032] 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.

[0033] The first card-dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveying mechanism 93 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.

[0034] The second card dispensing channel is formed by the passage between the conveyor mechanism 93 and the shuffling plate 91. Excess cards are returned to the shuffling plate 91 through the second card dispensing channel.

[0035] A second card dispensing port 41 is provided between the conveying mechanism 93 and the second card dispensing channel. The second card dispensing port 41 is located between the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling tray 91, and is connected to both the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling tray 91 to form a second card dispensing channel. That is, the cards 90 can be discharged to the shuffling tray 91 in sequence through the conveying mechanism 93 and the second card dispensing port 41.

[0036] The guide card component 42 can move back and forth up and down, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card entry channel is connected to the first card exit channel, and in the second state, the card entry channel is connected to the second card exit channel.

[0037] In the first state, the guide plate 42 is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveyor mechanism 93. This preset distance is the distance between the guide plate 42 and the conveyor mechanism 93, and this distance needs to be greater than the height of the card body 90 so that the guide plate 42 does not obstruct the passage from the conveyor mechanism 93 to the card flipping mechanism 94 or the next workstation. At this time, the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel, and the card body 90 can be sequentially sent through the conveyor mechanism 93 to the card flipping mechanism 94 for card flipping or to the next workstation for other actions. Referring to Figures 1(a), 1(b), and 1(e), the guide plate 42 is located below the conveyor mechanism 93, and the guide plate 42 leaves open the passage from the conveyor mechanism 93 to the card flipping mechanism 94 or the next workstation.

[0038] In the second state, referring to Figures 1(c), 1(d), and 1(f), the guide plate 42 rises to the front and above the conveying mechanism 93. The distance between the guide plate 42 and the conveying mechanism 93 is less than the height of the card body 90, so that the guide plate 42 can guide the card body 90 to the second card dispensing channel. At this time, the passage from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station is blocked by the guide plate 42, and the card inlet channel is switched to be connected with the second card dispensing channel. The card body 90 can be discharged to the shuffling tray 91 in sequence through the conveying mechanism 93 and the second card dispensing port 41.

[0039] Taking a single conveying mechanism 93 as an example, its conveying direction is from the rear end to the front end.

[0040] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 40 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 up and down.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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 up-and-down movement of the card guide, and the signal reception and control of the card guide are realized through the existing controller.

[0043] In some embodiments, a second card outlet 41 is disposed on a partition that separates the conveying mechanism 93 from the shuffling plate 91.

[0044] 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 41 is located on the right side of the feeding channel 92. At this time, the lower left side of the second card outlet 41 is the conveying mechanism 93, and the lower right side of the second card outlet 41 is the shuffling plate 91.

[0045] In some embodiments, the card guide 42 has a guide surface for guiding the card body 90 from the conveying mechanism 93 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.

[0046] 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 41.

[0047] In some embodiments, the inlet end of the conveying mechanism 93 is disposed in the conveying channel 92, and the second outlet 41 is connected to the conveying channel 92.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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 41. Since the second outlet 41 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.

[0050] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 40 of this embodiment further includes a driving mechanism, which drives the card guide 42 to move up and down.

[0051] When the drive mechanism is connected to the guide plate 42, a portion of the drive mechanism can pass through the second card outlet 41 to connect with the guide plate 42. 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 can connect with the guide plate 42. The front portion of the guide plate 42 can also extend through the right side of the second card outlet 41 to facilitate connection with the drive mechanism.

[0052] The drive mechanism can be any device in the prior art capable of driving the guide plate 4 to move up and down. The drive mechanism is preferably a crank-slider mechanism, which drives the guide plate 42 to move up and down.

[0053] In some embodiments, the crank-slider mechanism 43 includes a drive motor 431, a crank 432, a connecting rod 433, a slider 434, a connecting plate 435, a first guide groove 436, and a second guide groove 437.

[0054] The motor shaft of the drive motor 431 is vertical. One end of the crank 432 is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 431, and the other end of the crank 432 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod 433. The other end of the connecting rod 433 is hinged to the slider 434. The connecting plate 435 connects to the guide plate 42. When the two are connected, a connecting part can be extended upward on one side of the guide plate 42. This connecting part is connected to the connecting plate 435 so that there is a distance greater than the height of the plate between the bottom end of the connecting plate 435 and the top end of the guide plate 42, allowing the plate to pass through.

[0055] A first guide groove 436 is provided on the connecting plate 435. The length direction of the first guide groove 436 forms an angle with the vertical, that is, the first guide groove 241 is an inclined groove. A second guide groove 437 is provided on the fixing member along the front-back direction. The second guide groove 437 and the first guide groove 436 have a spatial overlap. The slider 434 passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove 437 and the first guide groove 436 in sequence. The slider 434 can slide on the first guide groove 436 and the second guide groove 437 at the same time.

[0056] The fixing component can be a partition used to separate the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling plate 91, or the wall of the feeding channel 92, or a fixing device on other card sorting machines.

[0057] Referring to Figures 1(a), 1(b), and 1(e), in the first state, the slider 434 is simultaneously located at the rear end of the first guide groove 436 and the rear end of the second guide groove 437. At this time, the guide plate 42 does not block the passage from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station. The card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. As the crank-slider mechanism drives, the slider 434 slides forward in the second guide groove 437. At the same time, the slider 434 is also limited by the first guide groove 436. At this time, the connecting plate 435, together with the guide plate 42, gradually rises and approaches the front and upper part of the conveying mechanism 93. Referring to Figures 1(c), 1(d), and 1(f), the passage from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station is blocked by the guide plate 42. The card inlet channel is switched to be connected to the second card outlet channel. The guide plate 42 guides the card body from the conveying mechanism 93 to the second card outlet channel.

[0058] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 93 is a straight conveying mechanism with the inlet and outlet located on a straight path.

[0059] 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.

[0060] Of course, other conveying mechanisms can also be used for conveying mechanism 93.

[0061] Example 2: Referring to Figures 3(a) to 4(c), this example provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of the door. This card sorting machine channel switching device is used in the card sorting machine.

[0062] 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.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the guide plate 42 moves from the first state to the second state, it does not rise from bottom to top as in embodiment 1, but rather descends from top to bottom.

[0064] Therefore, the crank-slider mechanism in this embodiment is different from that in embodiment 1.

[0065] The crank-slider mechanism 44 of this embodiment includes a drive motor 441, a crank 442, a slider 443, a first guide groove 444, and a second guide groove 445.

[0066] The motor shaft of the drive motor 441 is axially transverse. One end of the crank 442 is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 441, and a first guide groove 444 is provided on the crank 442. A second guide groove 445 is provided on the fixing member along the vertical direction, and there is a spatial overlap between the second guide groove 445 and the first guide groove 444. The slider 443 is connected to the guide plate member 42, and the slider 443 passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove 445 and the first guide groove 444 in sequence. The slider 443 can slide on both the first guide groove 444 and the second guide groove 445 simultaneously.

[0067] The fixing component can be a partition used to separate the conveying mechanism 93 and the shuffling plate 91, or the wall of the feeding channel 92, or a fixing device on other card sorting machines.

[0068] When slider 443 is connected to guide plate 42, the two can be directly connected or connected via a connector, as shown in Figure 3(e), where the two are connected via connector 446.

[0069] Referring to Figures 3(a), 3(b), and 3(e), in the first state, the slider 443 is simultaneously located at one end of the first guide groove 444 and the upper end of the second guide groove 445. At this time, the guide plate 42 is located at least a preset distance above the conveying mechanism 93. This preset distance is the distance between the guide plate 42 and the conveying mechanism 93. This distance needs to be greater than the height of the plate body 90 so that the guide plate 42 does not block the passage from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station. The plate feeding channel is connected to the first plate discharging channel. As the crank-slider mechanism drives, the slider 443 slides to the other end in the first guide groove 444, while the slider 434 is simultaneously limited by the second guide groove 445. At this time, the guide plate 42 moves downward with the slider 434 and gradually approaches the front and upper part of the conveying mechanism 93. Referring to Figures 3(c) and 3(d), the passage from the conveying mechanism 93 to the flipping mechanism 94 or the next station is blocked by the guide plate 42, and the card feeding channel is switched to be connected with the second card dispensing channel. The guide plate 42 guides the card body from the conveying mechanism 93 to the second card dispensing channel.

[0070] In some embodiments, the card sorting machine channel switching device 40 may further include a card blocking component 45. The card blocking component 45 is directly connected to or connected to the slider 443 via a connector. The slider 443 drives the card blocking component 45 to rise and fall, so that the card blocking component 45 can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card blocking component 45 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.

[0071] In some embodiments, when the guide plate 42 or the blocking plate 45 descends to the front and below the conveying mechanism 93, the conveying mechanism 93 can be a straight conveying mechanism or an arc-shaped conveying mechanism. Referring to Figure 4(c), the conveying mechanism 93 is an arc-shaped conveying mechanism. In this case, the delivery channel 92 that connects to the outlet of the conveying mechanism 93 forms a second card delivery channel. The delivery channel 92 can be a rotatable arc-shaped delivery channel or a fixed delivery channel. When the delivery channel 92 is a fixed delivery channel, referring to Figure 4(c), a plurality of card-pulling elements 95 can be provided at the edge of the shuffling plate 91. The card-pulling elements 95 extend into the delivery channel so that when the shuffling plate 91 rotates, the card-pulling elements 95 push the cards 90 delivered from the conveying mechanism 93 to the next conveying mechanism.

[0072] Example 3: Referring to Figures 5(a) and 5(b), this example provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of the door. This card sorting machine channel switching device is used in the card sorting machine.

[0073] In this embodiment, the guide card component 42 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(b) or Figure 1(c) of Embodiment 1 is rotated by 90° to form Figure 5(a) of this embodiment, and Figure 1(a) or Figure 1(d) of Embodiment 1 is rotated by 90° to form Figure 5(b) of this embodiment.

[0074] Although the guide plate component 42 in this embodiment is a door opening and closing structure that moves left and right, it can be regarded as a door opening and closing structure that moves up and down.

[0075] Of course, the guide card component 42 in this embodiment can directly adopt a conveying structure. The conveying structure moves up and down repeatedly 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.

[0076] Example 4: This example provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of doors. This card sorting machine channel switching device is used in the card sorting machine.

[0077] Compared to Embodiment 1, the conveying mechanism in this embodiment 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.

[0078] In the first state, the guide is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism, and the distance between the guide and the conveying mechanism is less than the height of the card, so that the card can be guided to the first card dispensing channel. The card inlet channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the guide is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism, and the card can pass through the guide. The card channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

[0079] In this embodiment, a blocking component can be provided. The blocking component can be raised and lowered to 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 positioned at the first card outlet to block the first card outlet.

[0080] Example 5: This example provides a card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of doors. This card sorting machine channel switching device is used in the card sorting machine.

[0081] 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.

[0082] This embodiment features two guide components: a first guide component and a second guide component. In the first state, the first guide component is positioned at least a predetermined distance above or below the conveyor mechanism near the first card dispensing channel, allowing the card to pass through it. The second guide component is positioned above the conveyor mechanism near the second card dispensing channel, with the distance between it and the conveyor mechanism less than the height of the card, enabling it to guide the card to the first card dispensing channel. The card receiving channel and the second card dispensing channel are separated, but the receiving channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. The card is conveyed by the conveyor mechanism to the card flipping mechanism for flipping or to the next station for other actions.

[0083] In the second state, the first guide card is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel. The distance between the first guide card and the conveying mechanism is less than the height of the card, so that the first guide card can guide the card to the second card dispensing channel. The card inlet channel and the first card dispensing channel are separated. The second guide card is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel, so that the card can pass through the second guide card. The card inlet channel and the second card dispensing channel are connected, and the card can be discharged to the shuffling tray through the conveying mechanism.

[0084] 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 an up-and-down opening and closing door, characterized in that, The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of the door includes: 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 reciprocating up and down movement, allowing it to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the card input channel is connected to the first card output channel, and in the second state, the card input channel is connected to the second card output channel.

2. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of the door also 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.

3. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the first state, the card guide is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism, and the card inlet channel is connected to the first card outlet channel. In the second state, the card guide is located 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 the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the first state, the card guide is located above and in front of 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 at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism. 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 the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There are two guide pieces, namely a first guide piece and a second guide piece. In the first state, the first guide piece is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the first card dispensing channel. The second guide piece is located at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel. The card entry channel is connected to the first card dispensing channel. In the second state, the first guide piece is located at at least a preset distance above or below the conveying mechanism near the second card dispensing channel. The second guide piece is located above and in front of the conveying mechanism near the first card dispensing channel and can guide the card body to the second card dispensing channel. The card entry channel is switched to be connected to the second card dispensing channel.

6. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the opening and closing of 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 the opening and closing of doors as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism has a second card dispensing port 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.

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

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

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

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

12. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The drive mechanism adopts a crank-slider mechanism, which drives the guide plate component to move up and down.

13. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The crank-slider 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 plate is provided with a first guide groove, the length direction of the first guide groove forming an angle with the vertical, and the connecting plate is connected to the guide plate component; The slider can slide in the front-to-back direction in the second guide groove on the fixed member. The second guide groove and the first guide groove have a spatial overlap. The slider passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove and the first guide groove in sequence. The slider can slide on the first guide groove and the second guide groove at the same time. A connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the other end of the crank, and the other end of which is hinged to the slider.

14. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 13, characterized in that, When there are two guide signs, namely a first guide sign and a second guide sign, the first guide sign and the second guide sign are directly connected or connected to the connecting plate via a connector and are located at different heights.

15. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The crank-slider mechanism includes: A drive motor, wherein the motor shaft of the drive motor is axially transverse; A crank, one end of which is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, and a first guide groove is provided on the crank; The slider is connected to the guide plate component. The slider can slide in the vertical direction in the second guide groove on the fixing component. The second guide groove and the first guide groove have a spatial overlap. The slider passes through the spatial overlap between the second guide groove and the first guide groove in sequence. The slider can slide on the first guide groove and the second guide groove at the same time.

16. The card sorting machine channel switching device based on the upper and lower opening and closing doors as described in claim 15, characterized in that, When there are two guide signs, namely a first guide sign and a second guide sign, the first guide sign and the second guide sign are directly connected or connected to the slider via a connector and are located at different heights.

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