A foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel

Abstract

This utility model discloses a foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel, relating to the field of children's toy technology. It includes a crawling tunnel toy, an inner tunnel cylinder, decorative leaves, and side support plates. The inner tunnel cylinder is fitted to the inner wall of the crawling tunnel toy. When in use, the inner wall of the inner tunnel cylinder features various patterns, making it easy for infants to observe and judge the shapes while crawling, thus enhancing their cognitive abilities. The inner tunnel cylinder is composed of multiple sections, each made of different materials, which can exercise the infant's tactile senses. Furthermore, the inner tunnel cylinder, through a component controller, can drive a twisting tube to make the crawling tunnel toy twist, increasing the enjoyment for the infant while crawling. Simultaneously, the chip inside the component controller has recording and voice-controlled playback functions, enhancing the infant's auditory and visual perception abilities and increasing the tunnel toy's fun and cost-effectiveness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of children's toy technology, specifically a foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel. Background Technology

[0002] Children's crawling tunnels provide a fun and active space for children, supporting their physical development. While crawling, children can strengthen their limbs, improve coordination and balance, and promote gross motor development. At the same time, the changes in light and shadow and the exploration of space within the tunnel can stimulate curiosity, enhance sensory perception and spatial imagination.

[0003] In addition, playing in the tunnel alone or with peers can enhance children's courage and cultivate their social skills, making it a toy that combines exercise, intellectual development, and fun.

[0004] The existing Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN212854617U discloses a foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel. This foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel includes a main body, a plurality of elastic strips, and a plurality of support plates. The main body is a cylindrical structure made of at least one soft fabric, and a plurality of annular fabric sleeves are evenly spaced on its surface, dividing the main body into a plurality of cylindrical segments. Each segment has a pair of pockets symmetrically located at its top and bottom. Each elastic strip passes through each annular fabric sleeve to form a loop. Each support plate is inserted at both ends into the two symmetrical pockets, bending according to the shape of each cylindrical segment. The restoring elasticity of the support plates allows each cylindrical segment to be supported to form the desired play tunnel, thereby improving assembly convenience, ease of operation and storage, and reducing storage volume.

[0005] Currently, the foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnels still have the following problems:

[0006] Currently, most children's play tunnels on the market only have one tunnel for babies to crawl through, and do not have functions such as voice control, lights, or twisting. After babies crawl through them a few times, they lose interest, making children's play tunnels very inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the monotonous crawling and low fun of children's play tunnels.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] This utility model provides a foldable and storable cylindrical children's play tunnel, including a crawling tunnel toy, an inner tunnel tube, decorative leaves, and a side support plate. The inner tunnel tube is fitted to the inner wall of the crawling tunnel toy, and decorative leaves are symmetrically and obliquely installed at one end of the crawling tunnel toy. The side support plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the crawling tunnel toy.

[0010] The tunnel inner cylinder includes detection holes at the apex of the inner walls at both ends, and an infrared detector is installed above the detection holes. A component controller is fixedly installed on one side of the infrared detector on the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder, and one side of the component controller is movably connected to an irregularly curved torsion tube. Traction ropes are fixedly connected to both sides of the torsion tube, and one end of the traction rope is fixedly connected to the mounting blocks located on both sides of the tunnel inner cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, a switch is installed on one side of the surface of the inner cylinder of the tunnel, and the crawling tunnel toy is equipped with LED lights connected in series inside, with one end of the LED lights electrically connected to the switch.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing block is installed in the middle of the traction rope and inserted inside it. The fixing block is fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder, and the top of the tunnel inner cylinder and the bottom of the crawling tunnel toy are interconnected.

[0013] Preferably, the tunnel inner cylinder is composed of multiple segments spliced ​​together, and the material of each segment of the tunnel inner cylinder is different.

[0014] Preferably, the crawling tunnel toy and the tunnel inner cylinder are made of rubber and plastic materials, and both the tunnel inner cylinder and the side support plate are extended and retracted by the crawling tunnel toy.

[0015] Preferably, the component controller includes a battery pack, a motor, a reducer, and a chip, with one end of the torsion tube electrically connected to the motor, and the switch electrically connected to the component controller via a wire.

[0016] Preferably, the inner wall of the tunnel inner cylinder is provided with a variety of holes of different shapes, and the surface of each hole is provided with an isolation net.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, one or more of the above technical solutions have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. When the children's play tunnel is in use, the entire tunnel toy is made of rubber and plastic, making it easy to store or unfold the entire tunnel. The stored tunnel toy can be folded up when not in use, reducing the footprint of the equipment. At the same time, the tunnel toy has a semi-circular structure, which can prevent the infant from feeling unsafe due to the tunnel toy shaking while crawling and the risk of tipping over. In addition, the tunnel toy is equipped with LED colored lights inside, which can change colors, bringing more variety to the tunnel toy and stimulating the infant's interest.

[0019] 2. When the children's play tunnel is in use, the inner wall of the tunnel's inner cylinder is decorated with various patterns. These patterns are easy for infants to observe while crawling, and also help them judge the shapes of the patterns, thus enhancing their cognitive abilities. The inner cylinder of the tunnel is composed of multiple sections, each made of different materials, which can exercise the infant's sense of touch. The inner cylinder can also be driven by a component controller to twist the tube, making the crawling tunnel toy twist and turn, increasing the fun for infants while crawling. At the same time, the chip inside the component controller has recording and voice-controlled playback functions, enhancing the infant's auditory and visual perception abilities, increasing the fun and cost-effectiveness of the tunnel toy. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner wall structure of the tunnel internal cylinder of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the crawling tunnel toy of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure above the tunnel inner cylinder of this utility model;

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Crawling tunnel toy; 2. Tunnel inner cylinder; 21. Detection hole; 22. Switch; 23. Infrared detector; 24. Component controller; 25. Torsion tube; 26. Traction rope; 27. Fixing block; 28. Mounting block; 3. Decorative leaf; 4. Side support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-4 A foldable, storageable cylindrical children's play tunnel includes a crawling tunnel toy 1, an inner tunnel tube 2, decorative leaves 3, and a side support plate 4. The inner tunnel tube 2 is fitted to the inner wall of the crawling tunnel toy 1, and decorative leaves 3 are symmetrically and obliquely installed at one end of the crawling tunnel toy 1. The side support plate 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the crawling tunnel toy 1.

[0030] For details, please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the tunnel inner cylinder 2 includes detection holes 21 opened at the top of the inner walls at both ends, and an infrared detector 23 is installed above the detection holes 21. A component controller 24 located on the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the infrared detector 23, and one side of the component controller 24 is movably connected to an irregularly curved torsion tube 25. Traction ropes 26 are fixedly connected to both sides of the torsion tube 25, and one end of the traction rope 26 is fixedly connected to the mounting blocks 28 located on both sides of the tunnel inner cylinder 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, a switch 22 is installed on one side of the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder 2, and a series of LED colored lights are installed inside the crawling tunnel toy 1. One end of the LED colored light is electrically connected to the switch 22. A fixing block 27 is installed in the middle of the traction rope 26 and inserted inside it. The fixing block 27 is fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder 2, and the top of the tunnel inner cylinder 2 and the bottom of the crawling tunnel toy 1 are interconnected.

[0032] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the tunnel inner cylinder 2 is provided with a variety of holes of different shapes, and the surface of each hole is provided with an isolation net. The tunnel inner cylinder 2 is composed of multiple sections spliced ​​together, and the material of each section of the tunnel inner cylinder 2 is different. The component controller 24 includes a battery pack, a motor, a reducer and a chip, and one end of the torsion tube 25 is electrically connected to the motor. The switch 22 is electrically connected to the component controller 24 through a wire. The crawling tunnel toy 1 and the tunnel inner cylinder 2 are made of rubber and plastic materials, and the tunnel inner cylinder 2 and the side support plate 4 are both extended and retracted by the crawling tunnel toy 1.

[0033] In practical use, the foldable, storage-friendly cylindrical children's play tunnel of this utility model has an interconnected crawling tunnel toy 1 and an inner tunnel cylinder 2. LED lights are installed inside the crawling tunnel toy 1, providing illumination and ambiance. These LED lights change color according to the sound of the crawling tunnel toy 1, creating a warm and fun atmosphere. The crawling tunnel toy 1 is semi-circular, and a crawling mat can be placed at the bottom. The semi-circular shape of the crawling tunnel toy 1 prevents the cylinder from tipping over while the infant is crawling, and also makes it easy for parents to pick up the crawling tunnel toy 1 to let the infant out. Alternatively, the crawling tunnel toy 1 has an extendable design, allowing the entire device to be arranged in a specific shape for the infant to crawl in. Infrared detectors 23 are installed at both ends of the inner tunnel cylinder 2. When the infrared detectors 23 sense that an infant has entered the interior of the crawling tunnel toy 1 through the detection holes 21, the chip inside the component controller 24 receives the audio signal and triggers the LED lights to change color, working in conjunction with the LED lights and the chip. The Bluetooth connection allows for the playback of music or short stories inside the crawling tunnel toy 1, increasing the overall fun of the device. The inner wall of the tunnel cylinder 2 features various irregular patterns and materials, such as triangular, circular, and petal-shaped openings, which help infants identify patterns and enhance their cognitive abilities. The materials can be made of plush, silicone, or frosted materials, which can stimulate the infant's tactile senses. Finally, the component controller 24 drives the curved twisting tube 25 to rotate via an internal motor. The outside of the twisting tube 25 is wrapped in sponge. The twisting tube 25 is connected to the mounting block 28 via a traction rope 26. When the twisting tube 25 moves, it decelerates through the motor inside the component controller 24 and then uses the traction rope to generate an eccentric motion, achieving tunnel twisting (because the entire tunnel is made of rubber and plastic, it has excellent extensibility and lightness, making the entire device easy to fold or twist later). The traction rope 26 then drives the entire inner tunnel cylinder 2 to bend and twist, making play more exploratory for infants and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the device.

[0034] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable storage cylindrical children's play tunnel, comprising a crawling tunnel toy (1), a tunnel inner tube (2), a decorative leaf (3) and a side support plate (4), characterized in that: The inner tube (2) of the tunnel is fitted to the inner wall of the crawling tunnel toy (1), and decorative leaves (3) are symmetrically and obliquely installed at one end of the crawling tunnel toy (1), and a side support plate (4) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the crawling tunnel toy (1). The tunnel inner cylinder (2) includes detection holes (21) opened at the top of the inner walls at both ends, and an infrared detector (23) is installed above the detection holes (21). A component controller (24) is fixedly installed on one side of the infrared detector (23) on the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder (2), and one side of the component controller (24) is movably connected to an irregularly curved torsion tube (25). A traction rope (26) is fixedly connected to both sides of the torsion tube (25), and one end of the traction rope (26) is fixedly connected to the mounting blocks (28) located on both sides of the tunnel inner cylinder (2).

2. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 1, wherein: A switch (22) is installed on one side of the surface of the inner tube (2) of the tunnel, and the crawling tunnel toy (1) is equipped with LED lights connected in series inside, and one end of the LED lights is electrically connected to the switch (22).

3. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 2, wherein: The middle of the traction rope (26) is fitted with a fixing block (27) inserted inside it, and the fixing block (27) is fixedly installed on both sides of the surface of the tunnel inner cylinder (2), and the top of the tunnel inner cylinder (2) and the bottom of the crawling tunnel toy (1) are interconnected.

4. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 1, wherein: The tunnel inner tube (2) is composed of multiple sections spliced ​​together, and the material of each section of the tunnel inner tube (2) is different.

5. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crawling tunnel toy (1) and the tunnel inner tube (2) are made of rubber and plastic materials, and the tunnel inner tube (2) and the side support plate (4) are both extended and retracted by the crawling tunnel toy (1).

6. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 3, wherein: The component controller (24) includes a battery pack, a motor, a reducer and a chip, and one end of the torsion tube (25) is electrically connected to the motor, and the switch (22) is electrically connected to the component controller (24) via a wire.

7. A collapsible storage cylindrical children's play tunnel according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the tunnel inner cylinder (2) is provided with a variety of holes of different shapes, and the surface of each hole is provided with an isolation net.

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