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Upon being removed from its packaging, the competitor card shuffler must be equipped with 4 C batteries (not included). Two batteries are placed in each side of the base by opening two plastic tabs that lift two flaps to reveal the respective battery locations (see image to the right). It is interesting to note that the springs for each negative terminal twist and bend, thus providing only marginal contact between them and the batteries. | Upon being removed from its packaging, the competitor card shuffler must be equipped with 4 C batteries (not included). Two batteries are placed in each side of the base by opening two plastic tabs that lift two flaps to reveal the respective battery locations (see image to the right). It is interesting to note that the springs for each negative terminal twist and bend, thus providing only marginal contact between them and the batteries. | ||
| - | After inserting the batteries and closing the flaps, the entire shuffler can then be equipped with decks of playing cards on each side of the clear plastic top. Note that according to the competitor's description, up to 2 decks can be placed on either side, though for the operation illustrated in the pictures, only one deck was placed on either side. The image to the left illustrates this first step of operation. | + | [[Image:Step_1.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Step 1 - Deck placement]] |
| + | After inserting the batteries and closing the flaps, the entire shuffler can then be equipped with decks of playing cards on each side of the clear plastic top. Note that according to the competitor's description, up to 2 decks can be placed on either side, though for the operation illustrated in the pictures, only one deck was placed on either side. The image to the left illustrates this first step of operation. Also, the loose clear plastic tray should be situated snugly within the alcove prior to operation of the shuffler. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Step_2.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Step 2 - Shuffling!]] | ||
| + | To begin shuffling the decks of cards, a plate labeled "Press Down to Operate" is pushed. The plate must be held down continuously until both decks are completely processed through the shuffler. Cards are shuffled by being shot forward via a circulating wedge that is driven by the internal gears and motor. The wedge regularly breaks the surface of the deck-holding area, thrusting the card in contact with it towards a narrow crevice underneath the clear plastic top. Cards then fall onto the plastic tray. Since the wedges on either side of the card collection cache move out of sync, the cards from either deck enter at alternating times. | ||
Revision as of 00:41, 3 February 2011
Report 1: Product Analysis: Competitor Product Study: CHH Games 4-Deck Automatic Card Shuffler (Casino Style)
Executive Summary
Product Operation
Upon being removed from its packaging, the competitor card shuffler must be equipped with 4 C batteries (not included). Two batteries are placed in each side of the base by opening two plastic tabs that lift two flaps to reveal the respective battery locations (see image to the right). It is interesting to note that the springs for each negative terminal twist and bend, thus providing only marginal contact between them and the batteries.
After inserting the batteries and closing the flaps, the entire shuffler can then be equipped with decks of playing cards on each side of the clear plastic top. Note that according to the competitor's description, up to 2 decks can be placed on either side, though for the operation illustrated in the pictures, only one deck was placed on either side. The image to the left illustrates this first step of operation. Also, the loose clear plastic tray should be situated snugly within the alcove prior to operation of the shuffler.
To begin shuffling the decks of cards, a plate labeled "Press Down to Operate" is pushed. The plate must be held down continuously until both decks are completely processed through the shuffler. Cards are shuffled by being shot forward via a circulating wedge that is driven by the internal gears and motor. The wedge regularly breaks the surface of the deck-holding area, thrusting the card in contact with it towards a narrow crevice underneath the clear plastic top. Cards then fall onto the plastic tray. Since the wedges on either side of the card collection cache move out of sync, the cards from either deck enter at alternating times.
