JPS594713Y2 - Tile drying device at a mahjong table - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] During a mahjong game, the sweat in the room and the humidity in the room stick to the tiles, and when the tiles are discarded, other tiles in the hand also stick to them, making it difficult to play smoothly. There are often cases.

The present invention relates to a tile drying device for a mahjong table that prevents sweat and room humidity from condensing on the tiles, and also provides heating for the feet of the players if necessary.

The present invention will be described below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes the main body of the mahjong table, and reference numeral 2 denotes a table board provided horizontally and integrally on the top surface of the main body 1. The table board 2 is provided with a large number of small ventilation holes 3.

It is most desirable that the ventilation holes be drilled over the entire surface of the table board, but in the case of an electric mahjong table, the hole locations may be limited depending on the equipment installed within the main body.

In addition, the size, number of holes, and interval between holes shall be determined so as not to interfere with the mahjong game played on the tabletop and to allow air to be blown as specified.

A mat 4 for giving a suitable cushion for playing mahjong and a cloth 5 on the mat are placed on the table board 2, and the mat is fixed on the table board with the cloth 5.

Therefore, the cloth 5 is integrally provided with devices 5a that can be attached to the table board on its four circumferences, and the cloth 5 and the mat 4 are made to be breathable.

Furthermore, a reversibly rotatable fan 6 is installed inside the main body 1, and when the fan 6 is driven in the normal direction, warm air heated through a heater 7 is sent through the ventilation hole of the table board through the mat, cloth, and the table. The air is blown out onto the surface to dry the tiles on the table, and the fan 6 is rotated in the opposite direction to draw in air from above the table, and the warm air heated by the heater 7 is blown out toward the feet. This will warm your feet.

At this time, if the swelling surface is difficult to dry at the same air temperature as the room temperature, hot air heated by a heater is ejected, but the direction of ejection of the hot air is selectively controlled by switching the rotation of the motor.

This warm air is blown out by a heater 7 provided in the mahjong table main body and by the fan 6, and the heated air is blown out from an air hole drilled in the table surface.

The hot air jetting force is sufficient to dry the tiles.

The above-mentioned heater can also use the heat radiation energy of lighting fixtures or electromagnets housed in the frame or jointly, but if the amount of heat is insufficient with such heat radiation energy, a heat source mainly composed of nichrome wire or other heating element can be used. It may also be used in combination with Shino etc.

Note that a ventilation duct may be arranged from the heat source to each ventilation hole so that warm air is blown out from the ventilation holes.

Therefore, when using the present invention, even under conditions where the sweat that each competitor sweats in the room during the competition adheres to the tiles, or where the moisture condenses on the bulging surface in a humid room, the sweat is always maintained. Warm air is blown out from the ventilation holes on the table and hits the tiles on the table.The tiles are kept dry to the extent that no condensation occurs at all times, making it possible to play easily without the tiles falling over, and by switching the fan. It has the advantage of heating the feet of the athletes.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are cross-sectional views. 1...Main body, 2...Table board, 3...
...Air vent, 4...Mat, 5...Cloth, 6...Fan, 7...Heater.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A large number of small ventilation holes are perforated in the table board of the mahjong table, and a breathable mat and cloth are laid on the table board, and an electric reversible fan is installed inside the mahjong car, and the direction of rotation of this fan can be changed. A tile drying device for a mahjong table that selectively blows warm air onto the table surface or under the feet.