Combination discard rack and multi-deck card loader for use with an automatic card shuffling machine

WO2026055153A3 Publication Date: 2026-05-28SHARK TRAP GAMING & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/US2025/044520
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2025-05-19
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-05-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic multi-deck card shuffling machines experience downtime due to inefficient loading of cards from the discard rack, which involves manual handling and placement into the machine.

Method used

A discard rack designed as a card loader with gripper members and a card-stack rear support that securely holds a stack of cards, allowing for efficient transfer to an automatic card shuffling machine, featuring removable attachment to a base and magnetic release mechanism for easy handling.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates rapid and efficient loading of cards into the shuffling machine, reducing downtime and enhancing gameplay efficiency.

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Abstract

A card loader and discard rack is disclosed. The card loader and discard rack includes a top member with a handle, a bottom member, a central receptacle having a rear wall and two side walls, a pair of spaced gripper members attached to, and extending from, the top member to removably attach to the bottom member, the pair of spaced gripper members able to separate and contract, the pair of spaced gripper members each having a ledge near a bottom thereof for supporting a stack of cards, and the pair of spaced gripper members defining a card-holding space. A card-stack rear support may be attached to, and extend from the top member such that the pair of spaced gripper members and card-stack rear support define a card-holding space.
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