Restoration Rubik's Cube
By introducing a combination of control chip, power module and light strip into the Rubik's Cube, the automatic recovery and operation prompts of the Rubik's Cube are achieved, solving the problem of the existing Rubik's Cube lacking recovery function, and reducing the difficulty of getting started for beginners.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202010890131.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-08-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing Rubik's Cube lacks recovery function, making it difficult for beginners to get started and plays in a single way.
A recovery cube is designed, including a control chip, power module, power module and light strip. The power module is driven by the control chip to rotate the cube surface and provide color prompts through the light strip to help users restore the cube.
It reduces the difficulty of getting started for beginners. Through one-click recovery and rotation prompt functions, the operation process of the Rubik's Cube is simplified, allowing users to learn and operate the Rubik's Cube more easily.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention patent relates to the technical field of Rubik's Cube, specifically, to a restoration Rubik's Cube. Background Art
[0002] The Rubik's Cube, also known as the Rubik's Cube, is called the Magic Cube in Taiwan, China, and the Twist-and-Twist Dice in Hong Kong, China. It was first invented in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik (also known as Erno Lubik) of the Budapest School of Architecture in Hungary.
[0003] The Rubik's Cube is usually in the shape of a cube, made of elastic hard plastic. The racing method is to scramble the Rubik's Cube and then restore it in the shortest time. In a broad sense, the Rubik's Cube can refer to all kinds of geometric bodies that can be scrambled and restored by rotation.
[0004] In the prior art, the Rubik's Cube is generally rotated manually to restore the scrambled Rubik's Cube. Beginners need to spend a lot of time memorizing formulas, which is difficult to get started with, the gameplay is single, and the Rubik's Cube does not have a restoration function. Summary of the invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a restorable Rubik's Cube, aiming to solve the problem in the prior art that the Rubik's Cube has no restoring function.
[0006] The present invention is implemented as follows: a restoration-type Rubik's Cube includes a control chip, multiple power modules, a power supply module, multiple light strips and multiple corner blocks, the power supply module is used for power supply, the power supply module, each of the power modules and each of the light strips are electrically connected to the control chip respectively; the corner block has a block face, multiple of the block faces form a presentation face, the presentation face includes multiple rotating faces, the power module is used to drive each of the rotating faces to rotate relative to each other; the light strip projects light of different colors to each of the block faces.
[0007] Furthermore, the restorable Rubik's Cube has six presentation surfaces. When in the initial state, the light strip projects light, and each rotating surface of each presentation surface is arranged in the same color;
[0008] When manipulating the magic cube, the rotating surfaces are driven to rotate relative to each other, so that the rotating surfaces are arranged in different colors;
[0009] When restoring the Rubik's Cube, the control chip controls the light strip to change the luminous color so that the rotating surfaces of the presentation surface are arranged in the same color; or, the control chip calculates the next rotation direction required to restore the Rubik's Cube and provides corresponding rotation prompts on the rotating surfaces of the corresponding surfaces.
[0010] Furthermore, the rotation prompt is that the color lighting of the blocks of the rotation surface is arranged in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise rotation direction.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a plurality of assembly blocks, the inner end of the assembly block is butted against the power module, the outer end of the assembly block is mounted on the corner block, the power module drives the assembly block to rotate, and drives the corner block to rotate; the corner block has an X block surface, a Y block surface and a Z block surface, the X block surface, the Y block surface and the Z block surface are arranged vertically in sequence, the assembly block has an X projection groove, a Y projection groove and a Z projection groove, the X projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the X block surface, the Y projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the Y block surface, the Z projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the Z block surface, the light strip is projected onto the Y block surface through the Y projection groove, and the light strip is projected onto the Z block surface through the Z projection groove.
[0012] Furthermore, it includes an X-reflecting mirror; the X-projection slot has an X-inner opening and an X-outer opening, the X-inner opening is arranged corresponding to the light strip, and the X-outer opening is arranged corresponding to the X-block surface; the X-reflecting mirror is flatly covered with the X-outer opening, the X-reflecting mirror has an X-outer reflecting surface, the X-outer reflecting surface is arranged directly opposite to the X-block surface, and the light emitted by the light strip passes through the X-outer reflecting surface and is transmitted to the X-block surface.
[0013] Furthermore, the X-reflecting mirror has an X-oblique reflecting surface, the X-oblique reflecting surface is arranged corresponding to the X-outer opening, and the X-oblique reflecting surface is arranged inclined inward; the vertical light projected by the light strip is refracted through the X-oblique reflecting surface to become horizontal light; the X-oblique reflecting surface is paved with a first X-shading layer.
[0014] Furthermore, the recovery Rubik's Cube includes a main shell, six main blocks and multiple fixed blocks, the six main blocks are respectively arranged along the main shell in the upper, lower, front, rear, left and right positions, and each of the main blocks is respectively connected to the main shell; the two ends of the fixed blocks are respectively connected to the adjacent main blocks; the assembly block is connected to three fixed blocks, and the corner blocks and the assembly blocks are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0015] Furthermore, the three adjacent fixed blocks are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the X projection slot, the Y projection slot and the Z projection slot respectively; the light strip is placed inside the main shell, the main shell has a plurality of shell holes, the fixed block has a middle hole, the shell hole is arranged opposite to the middle hole, and when the light strip is started, the projection light source passes through the shell hole, the middle hole and the assembly block in sequence, and is finally projected onto the X block surface, the Y block surface and the Z block surface.
[0016] Furthermore, the power module includes a motor having a power output shaft and a driving gear, the motor is electrically connected to the control chip, and the control chip controls the motor to drive the driving gear to rotate; the power output shaft has an inner end, and the inner end of the power output shaft is connected to the driving gear through a relatively interactive meshing structure, when the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is less than a slip setting value, the driving gear and the power output shaft rotate synchronously, and when the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is greater than the slip setting value, the power output shaft rotates with slippage relative to the driving gear.
[0017] Furthermore, the motor has a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is linked to the driving gear through a reduction structure; the reduction structure includes a plurality of reduction gears, and the plurality of reduction gears are nested and meshed in sequence.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the restoration Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention has a starting state, the Rubik's Cube is started, each power module is in the initial state, the light strip is started, the emitted light is presented on the block surface, and each rotating surface of the presentation surface is arranged in the same color. The user controls the Rubik's Cube manually or by remote control, so that each rotating surface rotates relatively. At this time, each rotating surface of the presentation surface is arranged in different colors. When the Rubik's Cube is restored, the control chip receives a restoration command, restores it with one key, and the light strip changes the projection color so that each block surface of the presentation surface is arranged in the same color. Alternatively, the control chip calculates the next rotation direction required for restoring the Rubik's Cube and provides corresponding rotation prompts. The user operates the Rubik's Cube to rotate according to the rotation prompts to restore the Rubik's Cube, which is convenient for user learning and greatly reduces the entry difficulty for beginners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a front view schematic diagram of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the corner block of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the assembly blocks of the restorative Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0024] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the assembly blocks of the restorative Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0025] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the X-reflector of the restorative Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0026] Figure 8 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an X-reflector of a restorable Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0027] Fig. 9 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the X-reflector of the restorative Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0028] Fig.10 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main block of the restoration-type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0029] Fig.11 It is a front view schematic diagram of the main block of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0030] Fig.12 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fixed block of a restorable Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0031] Fig.13 It is a left schematic view of a fixed block of a restorable Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0032] Fig.14 It is a left schematic view of a fixed block of a restorable Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0033] Fig.15 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main shell of the restorable Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0034] Fig.16 It is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention;
[0035] Fig.17 It is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the power module of the restoration type Rubik's Cube provided by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0037] The implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0038] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0039] Reference Figure 1-17 The figure shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] The restorable Rubik's Cube includes a control chip, multiple power modules 7, a power module, multiple light strips 6 and multiple corner blocks 1. The power module is used for power supply. The power module, each power module 7 and each light strip 6 are electrically connected to the control chip respectively. The corner block 1 has a block surface 11. The multiple block surfaces 11 form a presentation surface. The presentation surface includes multiple rotating surfaces. The power module 7 is used to drive each rotating surface to rotate relative to each other. The light strip 6 projects light of different colors to each block surface 11.
[0041] The above-mentioned restoration Rubik's Cube is in the starting state, the Rubik's Cube is started, each power module 7 is in the initial state, the light strip 6 is started, and the emitted light is presented on the block surface 11, and the various rotating surfaces of the presentation surface are arranged in the same color. The user controls the Rubik's Cube manually or by remote control, so that the various rotating surfaces rotate relative to each other. At this time, the various rotating surfaces of the presentation surface are arranged in different colors; when the Rubik's Cube is restored, the control chip receives the restoration command, and restores it with one key. The light strip 6 changes the projection color, so that the various block surfaces 11 of the presentation surface are arranged in the same color, or the control chip calculates the next rotation direction required to restore the Rubik's Cube, and provides corresponding rotation prompts. The user operates the Rubik's Cube to rotate according to the rotation prompts to realize the Rubik's Cube restoration, which is convenient for users to learn and greatly reduces the difficulty of entry for beginners.
[0042] The power module is used to supply power to the control chip, the multiple power modules 7 and the multiple light strips 6 respectively, so as to realize power supply.
[0043] The power module may be a rechargeable battery, or a storage battery, a lithium battery, etc., and the specific form of the power module is not limited.
[0044] The control chip can communicate wirelessly with an external remote control terminal, receive remote control commands or send status data of the Rubik's Cube, and can perform calculations on signals or data.
[0045] The external remote control terminal can be a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet, etc.
[0046] The restoration Rubik's Cube has six presentation surfaces. When in the initial state, the light strip 6 projects light, and the rotating surfaces of each presentation surface are arranged in the same color. When the user manipulates the Rubik's Cube, the rotating surfaces of the presentation surfaces are manipulated to rotate relative to each other, so that the rotating surfaces of the presentation surfaces are arranged in different colors. The colors are subsequently restored to achieve manipulation and restoration of the Rubik's Cube.
[0047] The six presentation surfaces of the restored Rubik's Cube are six colors respectively. The lamp beads of the light strip 6 are provided with six lamp bodies, and the Liu Deng lamp bodies project light of different colors.
[0048] When manipulating the Rubik's Cube, each rotating surface is driven to rotate relatively, so that each rotating surface is arranged in different colors, thereby realizing the manipulation of the Rubik's Cube.
[0049] When restoring the Rubik's Cube, the control chip controls the light strip 6 to change the luminous color so that each rotating surface of the presentation surface is arranged in the same color; or, the control chip calculates the next rotation direction required to restore the Rubik's Cube, and provides corresponding rotation prompts on the rotating surface of the corresponding surface; the Rubik's Cube is restored and is easy for users to learn, greatly reducing the difficulty of entry for beginners.
[0050] The rotation prompt is that the color of the block surface 11 of the rotating surface is lit up and arranged in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise rotation direction; in this way, the user performs the next operation according to the direction of the color lighting of the block surface 11 of the rotating surface, which plays a guiding role, realizes the restoration of the Rubik's Cube, facilitates user learning, and greatly reduces the difficulty of entry for beginners.
[0051] Alternatively, when the rotation prompt is given, the block surface 11 flashes in sequence along the rotation direction, which guides the restoration of the Rubik's Cube, facilitates user learning, and greatly reduces the difficulty for beginners.
[0052] The utility model also includes a plurality of assembly blocks 2, the inner end of the assembly block 2 is docked with the power module 7, the outer end of the assembly block 2 is installed on the corner block 1, the power module 7 drives the assembly block 2 to rotate, and drives the corner block 1 to rotate; the corner block 1 has an X block surface 11, a Y block surface 11 and a Z block surface 11, and the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11 are arranged vertically in sequence, the assembly block 2 has an X projection groove 21, a Y projection groove 22 and a Z projection groove 23, the X projection groove 21 is arranged correspondingly to the X block surface 11, the Y projection groove 22 is arranged correspondingly to the Y block surface 11, the Z projection groove 23 is arranged correspondingly to the Z block surface 11, the light strip 6 is projected on the Y block surface 11 through the Y projection groove 22, and the light strip 6 is projected on the Z block surface 11 through the Z projection groove 23.
[0053] In this way, the light strip 6 transmits colors on the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11 in the X projection groove 21, the Y projection groove 22 and the Z projection groove 23, and the light strip 6 controls the projection of different lights based on the control program of the control chip; under the action of the X projection groove 21, the Y projection groove 22 and the Z projection groove 23, it plays a focusing role, which facilitates the light strip 6 to project light on the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11.
[0054] The light strip 6 has a plurality of lamp beads, each of which has a plurality of lamp bodies, each of which is arranged to emit light in a different color; each of the lamp beads is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the X projection slot 21 , the Y projection slot 22 and the Z projection slot 23 .
[0055] The light strip 6 is arranged in a ring shape, and the light beads are arranged in a ring-shaped manner.
[0056] It includes an X-reflecting mirror 12; the X-projection groove 21 has an X-inner opening and an X-outer opening, the X-inner opening is arranged corresponding to the light strip 6, the light strip 6 emits light through the X-inner opening to the X-outer opening, and finally projects onto the X-block surface 11.
[0057] The X outer opening is arranged corresponding to the X block surface 11; the X reflector 12 is flatly covered to cover the X outer opening, the X reflector 12 has an X outer reflecting surface, the X outer reflecting surface is arranged directly opposite to the X block surface 11, and the light strip 6 emits light that passes through the X outer reflecting surface and is transmitted to the X block surface 11; under the action of the X reflector 12, it is easy to focus light, so that the light strip 6 can project light onto the X block surface 11.
[0058] The X-reflecting mirror 12 has an X-oblique reflecting surface, which is arranged corresponding to the X-outer opening and is inclined inward; the X-oblique reflecting surface is paved with a first X-shading layer 121; under the action of the first X-shading layer 121, it is easy to focus light, so that the light strip 6 can project light onto the X-block surface 11.
[0059] The X-reflecting mirror 12 has an X-internal reflection surface, which is arranged corresponding to the X-external reflection surface. The X-internal reflection surface is provided with a second X-light shielding layer 122, which is convenient for projecting light toward the X-block surface 11 and for the light strip 6 to project light onto the X-block surface 11.
[0060] The X-internal reflection surface has an X-transmitting area and an X-shielding area, which are arranged in a butt joint manner. The X-transmitting area is flatly laid to cover the X-external opening, and the second X-shielding layer 122 is laid on the X-shielding area; the light strip 6 projects light through the X-transmitting area into the X-reflecting mirror 12, and finally projects the light onto the X-block surface 11.
[0061] It includes a Y reflector 13; the Y projection groove 22 has a Y inner opening and a Y outer opening, the Y inner opening is arranged corresponding to the light strip 6, the light strip 6 emits light through the Y inner opening to the Y outer opening, and finally projects on the Y block surface 11.
[0062] The Y outer opening is arranged corresponding to the Y block surface 11; the Y reflector 13 is flatly covered to cover the Y outer opening, the Y reflector 13 has a Y outer reflective surface, the Y outer reflective surface is arranged directly opposite to the Y block surface 11, and the light strip 6 emits light that passes through the Y outer reflective surface and is transmitted to the Y block surface 11; under the action of the Y reflector 13, it is easy to focus light, so that the light strip 6 can project light onto the Y block surface 11.
[0063] The Y reflector 13 has a Y oblique reflective surface, which is arranged corresponding to the Y outer opening and is inclined inward; the Y oblique reflective surface is paved with a first Y shading layer; under the action of the first Y shading layer, it is easy to focus light, so that the light strip 6 can project light onto the Y block surface 11.
[0064] The Y reflector 13 has a Y inner reflective surface, which is arranged corresponding to the Y outer reflective surface. The Y inner reflective surface is provided with a second Y light shielding layer; it is convenient to project light toward the Y block surface 11 and the light strip 6 projects light onto the Y block surface 11.
[0065] The Y inner reflection surface has a Y light-transmitting area and a Y light-shielding area, which are arranged in a butt joint manner, the Y light-transmitting area is flatly laid to cover the Y outer opening, and the second Y light-shielding layer is laid on the Y light-shielding area; the light strip 6 projects light through the Y light-transmitting area into the Y reflector 13, and finally projects the light onto the Y block surface 11.
[0066] It includes a Z reflector 14; the Z projection groove 23 has a Z inner opening and a Z outer opening, the Z inner opening is arranged corresponding to the light strip 6, the light strip 6 emits light through the Z inner opening to the Z outer opening, and finally projects on the Z block surface 11.
[0067] The Z outer opening is arranged corresponding to the Z block surface 11; the Z reflector 14 is flatly covered to cover the Z outer opening, and the Z reflector 14 has a Z outer reflective surface, and the Z outer reflective surface is arranged directly opposite to the Z block surface 11, and the light strip 6 emits light that passes through the Z outer reflective surface and is transmitted to the Z block surface 11; under the action of the Z reflector 14, it is easy to focus light, and the light strip 6 can project light onto the Z block surface 11.
[0068] The Z reflector 14 has a Z oblique reflecting surface, which is arranged corresponding to the Z outer opening and is arranged inclined inward; the Z oblique reflecting surface is paved with a first Z shading layer; under the action of the first Z shading layer, it is easy to focus light, so that the light strip 6 can project light onto the Z block surface 11.
[0069] The Z reflector 14 has a Z inner reflective surface, which is arranged corresponding to the Z outer reflective surface. The Z inner reflective surface is provided with a second Z light shielding layer; it is convenient to project light toward the Z block surface 11 and to facilitate the light strip 6 to project light onto the Z block surface 11.
[0070] The Z inner reflection surface has a Z light-transmitting area and a Z light-shielding area, which are arranged in a butt joint manner, the Z light-transmitting area is flatly laid to cover the Z outer opening, and the second Z light-shielding layer is laid on the Z light-shielding area; the light strip 6 projects light through the Z light-transmitting area into the Z reflector 14, and finally projects the light onto the Z block surface 11.
[0071] The assembly block 2 has an assembly surface, and the assembly surfaces of adjacent assembly blocks 2 are arranged correspondingly. The assembly surfaces are provided with magnetic blocks, and the assembly surfaces of adjacent assembly blocks 2 are arranged in an oppositely attracted manner; the problem of rotation deviation is avoided and the jamming caused by the rotation positioning error is reduced.
[0072] In this embodiment, a second-order Rubik's Cube is used, and a plurality of corner blocks 1 are surrounded to form a cube; there are a total of eight corner blocks 1, eight assembly blocks 2 and three power modules 7, each corner block 1 has an X block surface 11, a Y block surface 11 and a Z block surface 11, each corner block 1 has an X reflector 12, a Y reflector 13, and a Z reflector 14; each corner block 1 is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each assembly block 2.
[0073] One of the corner blocks 1 is a fixed corner block 1, and components such as a control chip and a power module are installed in the fixed corner block 1, which is convenient for circuit layout and avoids affecting the installation of the control chip and power supply and circuit connectivity during rotation.
[0074] The restoration-type Rubik's Cube comprises a main shell, six main blocks 3 and a plurality of fixed blocks 4, the six main blocks 3 are respectively arranged along the main shell in the upper, lower, front, rear, left and right directions, and each main block 3 is respectively connected to the main shell; the two ends of the fixed blocks 4 are respectively connected to the adjacent main blocks 3; the assembly block 2 is connected to the three fixed blocks 4, and the corner block 1 is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the assembly block 2; in this way, the main shell realizes the installation of the six main blocks 3 and the installation of each fixed block 4, so that the rotation of the blocks is facilitated when the Rubik's Cube is manipulated.
[0075] The three adjacent fixed blocks 4 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the X projection slot 21, the Y projection slot 22 and the Z projection slot 23 respectively; the light strip 6 is placed inside the main shell, the main shell has a plurality of shell holes 51, the fixed block 4 has a middle hole 41, the shell hole 51 is arranged directly opposite to the middle hole 41, when the light strip 6 is started, the projected light source passes through the shell hole 51, the middle hole 41 and the assembly block 2 in sequence, and is finally projected on the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11; in this way, the light strip 6 is prevented from affecting the rotation of the Rubik's Cube, and at the same time, it is ensured that the light projected by the light strip 6 is projected on the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11.
[0076] No matter how the rotating surfaces rotate relative to each other, the shell hole 51 and the middle hole 41 are arranged opposite to each other, or at least switch positions; in this way, it is ensured that the light projected by the light strip 6 is projected on the X block surface 11, the Y block surface 11 and the Z block surface 11.
[0077] The main block 3 has four buckling grooves 31, which are arranged correspondingly up and down and left and right. Buckling parts 42 are respectively formed at both ends of the fixed block 4, and the buckling parts 42 are embedded in the buckling grooves 31 to achieve buckling connection between the main block 3 and the fixed block 4.
[0078] The buckling portion 42 has a raised buckling strip 43 , which is arranged in a long strip shape and is embedded in the buckling groove 31 to achieve buckling of the main block 3 and the fixing block 4 .
[0079] The fixing block 4 includes a snap-fit plate, and two snap-fit parts 42 are respectively connected at both ends of the snap-fit plate, and the snap-fit parts 42 are arranged inclined inwardly; in this way, it is convenient for the snap-fit parts 42 to cooperate with the main block 3, and it is also convenient for the snap-fit strip 43 to be embedded in the snap-fit groove 31, so as to realize the snap connection between the main block 3 and the fixing block 4.
[0080] The buckling strip 43 is arranged in a trapezoidal shape, which facilitates the buckling strip 43 to be inserted into the buckling groove 31 to achieve the buckling connection between the main block 3 and the fixed block 4.
[0081] The middle hole 41 is arranged in a flared shape with a small inside and a large outside, so that light can pass through the middle hole 41 and the light strip 6 can project light onto the block surface 11 .
[0082] The fixing block 4 is arranged in an outwardly arched arc shape, which is convenient for matching with the main housing and increasing the contact area with the main housing, thereby making the rotation more stable.
[0083] The main shell is arranged in a circular shape, and a main cavity is formed inside the main shell. Multiple power modules 7 and multiple light strips 6 are respectively placed in the main cavity; this facilitates the rotation of the Rubik's Cube and the light strips 6 to project light onto each block surface 11.
[0084] The power module 7 includes a motor 71 and a driving gear. The motor 71 is electrically connected to the control chip, and the control chip controls the motor 71 to rotate the driving gear. The power output shaft has an inner end, and the inner end of the power output shaft is connected to the driving gear through a relatively interactive meshing structure. When the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is less than the slip setting value, the driving gear and the power output shaft rotate synchronously. When the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is greater than the slip setting value, the power output shaft rotates with slippage relative to the driving gear.
[0085] When the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is less than the slip setting value, the driving gear rotates synchronously with the power output shaft. When the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is greater than the slip setting value, the power output shaft rotates with slip relative to the driving gear. In this way, when the Rubik's Cube is controlled to rotate, the motor 71 drives the driving gear to rotate, and the torsional force between the driving gear and the power output shaft is less than the slip setting value. In this way, the power output shaft rotates synchronously with the driving gear, realizing relative rotation of the rotating surfaces.
[0086] When the Rubik's Cube is rotated manually, the motor 71 is in a stopped state, the driving gear is linked with the motor 71 and is also in a fixed state, and the entire polyhedron is rotated manually. At this time, the power output shaft rotates, and as the torque force of the rotation increases to be greater than the slip setting value, the power output shaft and the driving gear slip, thereby ensuring that the polyhedron can still be rotated manually when the motor 71 is stopped.
[0087] Of course, the slip setting value of the torsional force between the power output shaft and the drive gear can be set according to the situation and through the arrangement of the structure.
[0088] The motor 71 has a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft and the driving gear are linked by a reduction structure 72. In this way, when the Rubik's Cube is rotated by remote control, the rotating shaft of the motor 71 drives the reduction structure 72 to rotate, the reduction structure 72 drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the power output shaft to rotate, and the power output shaft drives the rotating surface to rotate. By setting the reduction structure 72, the speed transmission from the rotating shaft to the rotating surface can be reduced to avoid slipping between the driving gear and the power output shaft; when the rotating surface is manually driven to rotate, the reduction structure 72 at this time is reversed to become a speed-increasing structure. As the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear increases until the power output shaft and the driving gear slip, the torsional force transmitted to the motor 71 is greatly reduced to avoid damage to the motor 71.
[0089] The meshing structure has various forms, which can be determined according to actual needs. As a preferred embodiment, the driving gear has a meshing end face facing the inner end of the power output shaft, and the meshing structure includes a meshing groove formed on the meshing end face and a meshing protrusion arranged at the inner end of the power output shaft, and the meshing protrusion is embedded in the meshing groove. In this way, the adjacent friction force between the meshing protrusion and the meshing groove is the above-mentioned slip setting value.
[0090] Alternatively, the meshing protrusion is arranged on the meshing end face of the driving gear, and the meshing groove is arranged on the inner end portion of the power output shaft.
[0091] In order to increase the slip setting value, a friction layer is provided between the outer peripheral surface of the engagement protrusion and the inner side wall of the engagement groove. The friction layer can be elastic or hard.
[0092] As another preferred embodiment, the driving gear has a meshing end face facing the inner end of the power output shaft, the meshing end face is provided with a first meshing tooth, the inner end of the power output shaft is provided with a second meshing tooth, the first meshing tooth is meshed with the second meshing tooth, at this time, the slip setting value can be determined according to the inclination of the first meshing tooth and the second meshing tooth.
[0093] The driving gear has an abutting end face which is opposite to the meshing end face, and an elastic member is provided below the abutting end face, the lower end of the elastic member is fixed, and the upper end of the elastic member abuts against the abutting end face of the driving gear; in this way, when the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is greater than the slip setting value, the power output shaft squeezes the driving gear to squeeze the elastic member downward, the elastic member is compressed, the power output shaft and the driving gear slip, and the rotation of the manually driven rotating surface is realized.
[0094] The reduction structure 72 is a plurality of nested meshing reduction gears, and the number of reduction stages is determined according to actual needs. The motor 71 is arranged horizontally, and its rotating shaft is connected with a linear gear, which meshes with the reduction gear to change the transmission direction.
[0095] The power module 7 includes a housing, the above-mentioned speed reduction structure 72 and the motor 71 are sealed inside the housing, and the outer end of the power output shaft passes through the housing and extends to the outside of the housing. A central shaft is arranged in the housing, and the above-mentioned driving gear and the power output shaft are sleeved on the central shaft and are rotatably arranged between the central shaft.
[0096] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A Rubik's Cube, characterized in that: It comprises a control chip, a plurality of power modules, a power supply module, a plurality of light strips and a plurality of corner blocks, wherein the power supply module is used for power supply, and the power supply module, each of the power modules and each of the light strips are respectively electrically connected to the control chip; the corner block has a block surface, and a plurality of the block surfaces form a presentation surface, and the presentation surface comprises a plurality of rotating surfaces, and the power module is used for driving each of the rotating surfaces to rotate relatively; the light strip projects light of different colors to each of the block surfaces; The restorable Rubik's Cube has six presentation surfaces. When in the initial state, the light strip projects light, and each rotating surface of each presentation surface is arranged in the same color; When manipulating the magic cube, the rotating surfaces are driven to rotate relative to each other, so that the rotating surfaces are arranged in different colors; When restoring the Rubik's Cube, the control chip controls the light strip to change the luminous color so that each of the rotating surfaces of the presentation surface is arranged in the same color; or, the control chip calculates the next rotation direction required to restore the Rubik's Cube and provides corresponding rotation prompts on the rotating surface of the corresponding surface; The power module comprises a motor having a power output shaft and a driving gear, wherein the motor is electrically connected to the control chip, and the control chip controls the motor to drive the driving gear to rotate; the power output shaft has an inner end portion, and the inner end portion of the power output shaft is connected to the driving gear via a relatively interactive meshing structure, and when the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is less than a slip setting value, the driving gear and the power output shaft rotate synchronously, and when the torsional force between the power output shaft and the driving gear is greater than a slip setting value, the power output shaft rotates in a slipping manner relative to the driving gear; The motor has a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is linked to the driving gear via a reduction structure; The driving gear has a meshing end face facing the inner end of the power output shaft, and the meshing structure includes a meshing groove formed on the meshing end face and a meshing protrusion arranged at the inner end of the power output shaft, the meshing protrusion is embedded in the meshing groove or the meshing protrusion is arranged on the meshing end face of the driving gear, the meshing groove is arranged at the inner end of the power output shaft, and a friction layer is arranged between the outer peripheral surface of the meshing protrusion and the inner side wall of the meshing groove; or, the driving gear has a meshing end face facing the inner end of the power output shaft, the meshing end face is provided with a first meshing tooth, the inner end of the power output shaft is provided with a second meshing tooth, the first meshing tooth meshes with the second meshing tooth, the driving gear has an abutting end face opposite to the meshing end face, an elastic member is arranged below the abutting end face, the lower end of the elastic member is fixed, and the upper end of the elastic member abuts against the abutting end face of the driving gear; The reduction gear structure comprises a plurality of reduction gears, and the plurality of reduction gears are arranged in a nested and meshing manner.
2. The magic cube according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation prompt is that the color lighting of the blocks of the rotation surface is arranged in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise rotation direction.
3. The magic cube according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of assembly blocks, the inner end of the assembly block is butted against the power module, the outer end of the assembly block is mounted on the corner block, the power module drives the assembly block to rotate, and drives the corner block to rotate; the corner block has an X block surface, a Y block surface and a Z block surface, the X block surface, the Y block surface and the Z block surface are arranged vertically in sequence, the assembly block has an X projection groove, a Y projection groove and a Z projection groove, the X projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the X block surface, the Y projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the Y block surface, the Z projection groove is arranged correspondingly to the Z block surface, the light strip is projected on the Y block surface through the Y projection groove, and the light strip is projected on the Z block surface through the Z projection groove.
4. The magic cube according to claim 3, wherein: It includes an X-reflector; the X-projection slot has an X-inner opening and an X-outer opening, the X-inner opening is arranged correspondingly to the light strip, and the X-outer opening is arranged correspondingly to the X-block surface; The X-reflecting mirror is flatly laid to cover the X-outer opening, and the X-reflecting mirror has an X-outer reflecting surface, which is arranged directly opposite to the X-block surface, and the light emitted by the light strip passes through the X-outer reflecting surface and is transmitted to the X-block surface.
5. The magic cube according to claim 4, wherein: The X-reflecting mirror has an X-oblique reflecting surface, which is arranged corresponding to the X-outer opening and inclined inwardly; the vertical light projected by the light strip is refracted through the X-oblique reflecting surface to form horizontal light; the X-oblique reflecting surface is paved with a first X-shading layer.
6. The magic cube according to claim 3, wherein: The recovery Rubik's Cube includes a main shell, six main blocks and multiple fixed blocks. The six main blocks are respectively arranged along the main shell in the upper, lower, front, rear, left and right positions, and each main block is respectively connected to the main shell; the two ends of the fixed blocks are respectively connected to the adjacent main blocks; the assembly block is connected to three fixed blocks, and the corner blocks are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the assembly blocks.
7. The magic cube according to claim 6, wherein: The three adjacent fixed blocks are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the X projection slot, the Y projection slot and the Z projection slot respectively; the light strip is placed inside the main shell, the main shell has a plurality of shell holes, the fixed block has a middle hole, the shell hole is arranged opposite to the middle hole, when the light strip is started, the projection light source passes through the shell hole, the middle hole and the assembly block in sequence, and is finally projected onto the X block surface, the Y block surface and the Z block surface.
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Restoration type magic cube
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