A multifunctional electric maze

Abstract

A multifunctional electric maze allows for motor rotation controlled via a steering wheel, touchscreen, mobile phone, remote control, sound, or watch. The motor controls the rotation of the maze's rotating disc. The main frame contains a rotatable, openable housing housing the maze disc. The disc's teeth mesh with gears inside the housing. The motor controls the gears, which in turn control the rotating disc. Operation is simple, convenient, and highly engaging. The housing's positioning section accommodates the main frame, allowing it to be opened for use without retracting, saving space. The steering wheel is detachably mounted in a positioning slot. Buttons on the main frame facilitate switching between different functions. The maze disc can be controlled via a touchscreen area on the main frame. This multifunctional product features music, lighting, and timing functions, offering multiple ways to control the maze disc, enhancing the user experience and providing better service.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of toy products, specifically a multifunctional electric maze. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, various entertainment products are gradually entering people's daily lives. Maze games are a popular type of game. Existing maze game toys rely on holding the maze and turning it, with a ball rolling through the grid to find its way. The sense of control is not strong, as it can only be held and turned in the hand, which can easily lead to fatigue. It is also difficult to control the rolling position of the ball, and it often results in the ball going to the wrong place. The products have limited functions and lack electric and multifunctional products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing maze entertainment products, this invention provides a multifunctional electric maze with music / sound functions, lighting functions, and a timer function. A motor drives the rotation of the maze turntable, and the housing can rotate the turntable to open or close. The turntable can be controlled via a steering wheel, a touch control area, a remote control, or a mobile phone. It offers a strong sense of entertainment and is likely to be popular with consumers.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a multifunctional electric maze, including a main frame, a shell, and a maze turntable. The upper surface of the main frame is provided with a rotatable and openable shell, which is hinged to the main frame. The shell can be rotated open or closed at the upper end of the main frame. The front end of the shell is provided with a concave maze turntable positioning part. The center of the maze turntable positioning part is provided with a shaft that connects to the center hole of the maze turntable. The periphery of the maze turntable is provided with teeth that mesh with gears inside the shell. A motor is provided inside the shell and connected to the gears. The motor controls the rotation of the gears, and the gears control the rotation of the maze turntable.

[0005] The main frame is provided with a hinge slot, and the shell is provided with a hinge shaft. After the hinge shaft and the hinge slot are connected to each other, the shell can rotate under the action of external force when the shell is rotated with the hinge shaft as the rotation axis.

[0006] The main frame has a recessed housing positioning part in the middle, which can accommodate the housing. The housing can be rotated clockwise around the hinge axis to enter the housing positioning part and close. When in use, it can be rotated clockwise to open. This realizes that the housing can be rotated to close when not in use and rotated to open when needed, saving space.

[0007] The housing positioning part of the main frame also includes a groove, in which a detachable connecting rod is installed. When the connecting rod is installed in the groove, it is lower than the upper end plane of the groove.

[0008] The rear end face of the housing is provided with a steering wheel positioning groove, in which the steering wheel is detachably installed. When in use, the user can remove the steering wheel; when not in use, the steering wheel is installed in the positioning groove to save space. The steering wheel is provided with a connecting rod connection position that can be detachably connected to a connecting rod.

[0009] The main frame's housing positioning section also includes a timer display screen connected to the circuit module. The timer records the time taken to navigate the maze and displays it on the screen. The main frame also includes a speaker connected to the circuit module, capable of playing sound.

[0010] The main frame also includes a motor controller, which has a connecting rod connection position. The connecting rod connection position is installed and fixed inside the main frame. The connecting rod can be detachably inserted into the connecting rod connection position after passing through the through hole and fixed. The other end of the connecting rod can be detachably connected to the connecting rod connection position of the steering wheel.

[0011] When one end of the linkage is connected to the motor controller and the other end is connected to the steering wheel, turning the steering wheel controls the motor to rotate, and the motor controls the maze turntable to rotate counterclockwise.

[0012] The main frame is equipped with several lighting sections, each containing small LED beads. These LED beads are connected to a circuit module inside the main frame, which controls the light emitted by the LED beads. This makes the main frame more aesthetically pleasing, provides lighting functionality, and enhances its entertainment value.

[0013] The main frame is equipped with several lighting units and several buttons. The buttons are connected to the circuit module and have the function of controlling or switching different function modes.

[0014] The main frame has four buttons on its front that connect to the circuit module installed inside. The circuit module includes functions for controlling the motor steering via watch remote control, touch sensing, steering wheel, and voice. Button 1 functions as follows: watch remote control, touch sensing control, steering wheel control, and voice control, with four switching modes. Button 2 toggles the on / off state of the lights or music. Button 3 starts and stops the timer and resets it. Button 4 controls the music volume or switches the motor speed.

[0015] The main frame also includes two symmetrical touch areas. When the left touch area is touched, the motor rotates counterclockwise, and when the right touch area is touched, the motor rotates clockwise. The motor rotation is controlled by the touch areas to control the direction of the maze turntable.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: A multifunctional electric maze can be controlled by rotating a steering wheel, touching the screen, using a mobile phone, remote control, sound, or a watch. The motor rotates, controlling the maze turntable. The main frame has a rotatable shell containing the maze turntable. The teeth of the turntable mesh with gears inside the shell. The motor controls the gears, which in turn control the meshing maze turntable. Operation is simple and convenient, offering a high level of enjoyment. The main frame has a shell positioning section that accommodates the shell, allowing it to be rotated open for use and folded away when not in use, saving space. The steering wheel is detachably installed in a steering wheel positioning slot for easy use and can be folded away when not in use. The main frame has buttons for convenient switching between different functions. The maze turntable can be controlled via the touch area of ​​the main frame or remotely. The product is multifunctional, featuring music, lighting, timing, and remote control modes, offering a strong entertainment experience and attracting a wider range of consumers, thus possessing high value. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a 3D diagram of the electric maze in its closed state.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the electric maze without a steering wheel.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a detailed view of part A of the casing.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a view of the main frame.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the connection between the linkage, steering wheel, and motor controller.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the electric maze with a steering wheel in use.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main frame, 2. Housing, 3. Steering wheel, 11. Housing positioning part, 12. Lighting area, 13. Time display screen, 14. Groove, 15. Button, 16. Through hole, 17. Touch area, 18. Hinge groove, 21. Maze turntable, 22. Gear, 23. Driven gear, 24. Motor, 25. Maze turntable positioning part, 26. Grip handle, 27. Steering wheel positioning groove, 28. Hinge shaft, 31. Linkage rod, 32. Linkage rod connection position, 33. Motor controller, 34. Circuit switch. Detailed Implementation

[0026] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment shown in —2, a detachable steering wheel 3 is provided on the front of the housing 2, and a rotatable housing 2 is provided on the upper surface of the main frame 1. The housing 2 is hinged to the main frame 1, and the housing 2 can be rotated open or closed on the upper surface of the main frame 1. A maze turntable 21 is provided on the front end of the housing 2. The periphery of the maze turntable 21 is provided with teeth 22, which mesh with the driven gear 23 inside the housing 1. A motor 24 is provided inside the housing 2 and connected to the gear. The motor 24 controls the rotation of the gear, and the gear controls the rotation of the meshing maze turntable 21. When the maze turntable 21 rotates, the spheres in the grid inside the maze turntable 21 roll and move through the maze.

[0027] The main frame 1 is provided with a hinge slot 18, and the housing 2 is provided with a hinge shaft 28. After the hinge shaft 28 and the hinge slot 18 are connected to each other, the housing 2 can rotate under the action of external force when the housing 2 is rotated around the hinge shaft 28 as the rotation axis. The main frame 1 also includes a power supply, which provides electrical energy to various electrical components to operate. The power supply can power the circuit module, motor 24, LED beads, touch panel and other devices.

[0028] The housing 2 is provided with a handle 26, which allows the user to easily rotate and open the housing 2 or easily close the housing 2 when gripping the handle 26.

[0029] exist Figure 3 In the embodiment shown in —4, the upper surface of the housing 2 is provided with a steering wheel positioning groove 26, and the steering wheel 3 is detachably installed in the steering wheel positioning groove 26. When using the steering wheel 3 to control the maze turntable 21, the user can remove the steering wheel 3 for use. When not in use, the steering wheel 3 is installed in the steering wheel positioning groove 26 to save space. The steering wheel 3 is provided with a connecting rod connection position 32 that can be detachably connected to the connecting rod 31. Any end of the connecting rod 21 can be inserted into the connecting rod connection position 32 for fixed connection. When not in use, it can be detached under the action of external force.

[0030] The front end of the housing 2 is provided with a concave maze turntable positioning part 25. The center of the maze turntable positioning part 25 is connected to the center shaft hole of the maze turntable 21. The maze turntable 21 can be installed in the maze turntable positioning part 25 and rotate around the axis of the maze turntable positioning part 25.

[0031] Without limitation, a motor 24 is installed inside the housing 2. The drive shaft of the motor 24 is equipped with a drive gear. The drive gear meshes with the driven gear 23. The teeth at the lower end of the driven gear 23 mesh with the teeth 22 around the labyrinth turntable 21.

[0032] When the maze turntable 21 is installed at the center of the shaft of the maze turntable positioning part 25, the teeth 22 around the maze turntable 21 mesh with the lower teeth of the driven gear 23 inside the housing 2. The motor 24 drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the driven gear 23 to rotate, and the driven gear 23 drives the maze turntable 21 to rotate. This allows the maze turntable 21 to be controlled by the motor 24 to steer. One motor 24 can control the steering of the maze turntable 21 with high precision and easy control.

[0033] It is not limited to the fact that the motor can be connected to the shaft of the driven gear 23, the motor can directly control the rotation of the driven gear 23, and the driven gear 23 can drive the interlocking labyrinth turntable 21 to rotate.

[0034] The maze turntable 21 contains multiple maze grids and a sphere installed within it. The maze turntable 21 can be made of a transparent material, such as transparent plastic or a semi-transparent material. It is not limited to this; the maze turntable 21 may be made of a transparent material only on its front side.

[0035] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment shown in —6, a recessed housing positioning part 11 is provided in the middle of the main frame 1. A groove 14 is provided in the housing positioning part 11. A detachable connecting rod 31 is installed in the groove 14. The connecting rod 31 is installed in the groove 14 below the upper plane of the groove 14. The connecting rod 31 can be connected to the controller and the steering wheel 3.

[0036] The housing positioning part 11 of the main frame 1 also includes a timer display screen 13, which is connected to the circuit module. The timer can calculate the time required to navigate the maze and display it on the display screen 13. The main frame 1 also includes a speaker connected to the circuit module, which can play sound.

[0037] The housing 2 can be accommodated in the housing positioning part 11 of the main frame 1. The housing 2 can be moved clockwise around the hinge shaft 28 and can be put into the housing positioning part 11 to close. When in use, the handle 26 in the housing 2 can be grasped and rotated counterclockwise to pull the housing 2 open. The housing 2 can be rotated open when in use and can be closed when not in use, saving space.

[0038] The main frame 1 also includes a motor controller 33. Circuit switches 34 are provided on both sides of the motor controller 33. The circuit switches 34 are connected to the motor 24 through wires. The motor controller 33 is provided with a connecting rod connection position 32. The motor controller 33 is installed and fixed inside the main frame 1. The main frame 1 is provided with a through hole 16 aligned with the connecting rod connection position 32. The diameter of the through hole 16 is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod connection position 32. The connecting rod 31 can pass through the through hole 16 and be detachably inserted into the connecting rod connection position 32 for fixation. The other end of the connecting rod 31 can be detachably connected to the connecting rod connection position 32 of the steering wheel 3.

[0039] There are no restrictions. One end of the connecting rod 31 is connected to the motor controller 33, and the other end is connected to the steering wheel 3. When the steering wheel 3 rotates, the motor controller 33 controls the motor 24 to rotate. For example, when the steering wheel 3 rotates counterclockwise, the circuit switch 34 on the right side of the motor controller 33 is turned on, and the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate counterclockwise; when the steering wheel 3 rotates clockwise, the circuit switch 34 on the left side of the motor controller 33 is turned on, and the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate clockwise; when the steering wheel 3 is in the middle position, both circuit switches on both sides of the motor controller 33 are turned off, and the maze turntable 21 is stationary.

[0040] The main frame 1 is provided with several lighting units 12, which are arranged around the main frame 1. Small LED beads are installed in the lighting units 12. The small LED beads are connected to the circuit module inside the main frame 1. The circuit module controls the light of the small LED beads. The main frame 1 has a lighting function, which makes it more beautiful and more entertaining.

[0041] There are no restrictions. The main frame 1 has four buttons 15 on its front side. The buttons 15 are connected to the circuit module inside the main frame 1. Each button 15 has its own control function. The circuit module has functions such as remote control of the motor, touch-sensor control of the motor, steering wheel rotation control of the motor, and voice control. Button 1 has the following functions: remote control of the motor via watch, touch-sensor control of the motor, steering wheel rotation control of the motor, and voice control of the motor, with a total of 4 switching modes. Button 2 is for toggling the lights and music on or off. Button 3 is for starting and ending the timer and resetting the timer. Button 4 is for controlling the volume of the music or the speed of the motor (24 revolutions per minute). There are no restrictions on the order of the buttons; the order can be set according to actual usage.

[0042] The main frame 1 also includes two symmetrical touch areas 17. When the left touch area 17 is touched, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate counterclockwise. When the right touch area 17 is touched, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate clockwise. The rotation of the motor 24 is controlled by the touch area 17, thereby controlling the direction of the maze turntable 21.

[0043] Without limitation, the motor 24 may also include a circuit module that allows the rotation direction of the motor 24 to be controlled by a watch remote or mobile phone remote, or the rotation direction of the motor 24 may be controlled by sound.

[0044] exist Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the steering wheel 3 installed in the steering wheel positioning groove 26 at the upper end of the housing 2 is removed. The housing 2 located in the housing positioning part 11 of the main frame 1 is rotated counterclockwise to open. The connecting rod 31 in the groove 14 of the housing positioning part 11 is removed. One end of the connecting rod 31 is connected to the connecting rod connection position 32 of the steering wheel 3. The other end of the connecting rod 31 is inserted into the connecting rod connection position 32 of the motor controller. The steering wheel 3 control function of the circuit module is activated by the button 15. When the steering wheel 3 moves counterclockwise, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate counterclockwise. When the steering wheel 3 rotates clockwise, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate clockwise. When the steering wheel 3 is in the middle position, the maze turntable 21 is stationary.

[0045] When the user does not remove the linkage 31 and steering wheel 3, but only opens the housing 2, the touch function can be activated by the button. When the left touch area 17 is touched, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate counterclockwise. When the right touch area 17 is touched, the motor 24 controls the maze turntable 21 to rotate clockwise. The maze turntable 21 can be rotated by controlling the touch area 17.

[0046] Yes, but there are no restrictions. Users can activate the remote control function via a button. The remote control connects to the circuit module wirelessly or via wired signal, and the maze turntable 21 can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by the remote control. The remote control can include watch remote control, mobile phone remote control, or wristband remote control, etc.

[0047] Yes, but not limited to, users can activate the voice control function by pressing a button, and control the maze turntable 21 to rotate to the left (counterclockwise) or right (clockwise) by voice.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments; the embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional electric maze, comprising a main frame, a shell, and a maze turntable, characterized in that: The upper surface of the main frame is provided with a rotatable shell, which is hinged to the main frame. The shell can be rotated open or closed at the upper end of the main frame. The front end of the shell has a recessed maze turntable positioning part. A shaft is located at the center of the maze turntable positioning part and connects to the center hole of the maze turntable. The periphery of the maze turntable has teeth that mesh with gears inside the shell. A motor is located inside the shell and connected to the gears. The motor controls the rotation of the gears, which in turn controls the rotation of the maze turntable. The positioning part of the shell of the main frame has a groove in which a detachable connecting rod is installed. The rear end face of the shell has a steering wheel positioning groove in which the steering wheel is detachably installed. The center of the steering wheel has a connecting rod connection position that can be detachably connected to a connecting rod. The main frame also includes a motor controller with a connecting rod connection position. The connecting rod is detachably inserted into the connecting rod connection position and fixed. The other end of the connecting rod is detachably connected and fixed to the connecting rod connection position of the steering wheel. The main frame has several light units and several buttons. The buttons are connected to a circuit module, which includes functions for remote control of motor steering, touch-sensitive control of motor steering, steering wheel steering control of motor steering, and voice control of motor steering. The buttons control or switch between different function modes. The main frame includes two symmetrical touch areas.

2. The multifunctional electric maze according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame is provided with a hinge slot that connects to the hinge shaft of the shell, allowing the shell to rotate open or close about the hinge shaft.

3. A multifunctional electric maze according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The main frame has a recessed housing positioning part in the middle, which can accommodate the housing and the housing can be rotated and closed in the housing positioning part.

4. The multifunctional electric maze according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing positioning part of the main frame also includes a timer display screen connected to the circuit module, and the main frame also includes a speaker connected to the circuit module.

5. The multifunctional electric maze according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering wheel controls the linkage to rotate, the linkage controls the circuit switching of the motor controller, and the motor controller controls the direction of the motor.

6. The multifunctional electric maze according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the touch area of ​​the main frame, when the left touch area is touched, the motor rotates counterclockwise, and when the right touch area is touched, the motor rotates clockwise, thus controlling the direction of the maze turntable through the touch area.

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