Throwing the ball

Abstract

The toy ball disclosed herein includes: a first shell and a second shell, which can be overlapped and merged internally to form a cavity; a first mounting base housed within the cavity; a support frame disposed within the cavity and supporting the first shell and the second shell; a plurality of first light-emitting elements spaced apart circumferentially along the overlapping ends of the first shell and the second shell within the cavity, each of the first light-emitting elements being fixed to the support frame; and a control device mounted on the first mounting base and electrically connected to the first light-emitting elements. The toy ball of this disclosure can reduce weight while maintaining its shape and enhance lighting effects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of toy technology, and more particularly to a ball-throwing device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the variety of toys is also increasing. Among existing ball-type toys, there are juggling balls and swivel balls. Taking a swivel ball as an example, the ball is tied with a rope, and the player holds the rope to make the ball swing around them. By swinging the swivel ball, it can not only be played with but also used for dancing or exercise. Furthermore, to increase fun, toy balls such as juggling balls and swivel balls often incorporate lighting functions, for example, by adding a lighting device inside the toy ball. Existing lighting devices only include one or two LEDs mounted on a circuit board, resulting in a relatively simple structure and very limited lighting effects. In addition, the main body of existing toy balls is often 3D printed into a single structure, which not only makes them heavy but also limits the expansion of lighting effects. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure addresses the problems of the prior art by proposing a toy ball that can reduce weight and enhance lighting effects while maintaining its shape.

[0004] The toy ball disclosed herein includes: a first shell and a second shell, which can be overlapped and merged internally to form a cavity; a first mounting base, which is accommodated in the cavity; a support frame, which is disposed in the cavity and supports the first shell and the second shell; a plurality of first light-emitting elements, which are spaced apart in the cavity along the circumferential direction of the ends where the first shell and the second shell overlap, and each of the first light-emitting elements is fixed to the support frame; and a control device, which is mounted on the first mounting base and electrically connected to the first light-emitting elements.

[0005] The toy ball disclosed herein has the following beneficial effects: it can reduce weight while maintaining its shape and enhance lighting effects.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support frame includes: two first annular portions, respectively secured to one side of a first bottom of the first housing and one side of a second bottom of the second housing, wherein the first bottom is located at one end of a first direction of the toy ball, and the second bottom is located at the other end of the first direction of the toy ball, the first direction being a direction parallel to the direction in which the first housing and the second housing overlap; and a plurality of receiving portions, each of the receiving portions being connected to two of the first annular portions and extending from one side of the first bottom along the inner wall surface to one side of the second bottom.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first light-emitting element has a base and a plurality of first lamp beads disposed on the base; the base is fixed to the receiving portion, and the first lamp beads are opposite to the inner wall surface of the cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments, the base extends from one side of the first bottom along the inner wall surface to one side of the second bottom.

[0009] In some embodiments, in the closed state, the plurality of receiving portions abut against the ends of the first housing and the second housing that are mutually closed on the inner side of the cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the support frame further includes a second annular portion located between two first annular portions along the first direction, and the second annular portion is locked together with the overlapping ends of the first housing and the second housing.

[0011] In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first end of the first housing and the second end of the second housing abut against each other, and the second annular portion abuts against the first end and the second end inside the cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first mounting base and the first housing are integrally formed and extend from the first bottom of the first housing along the first direction; the toy ball further includes a second mounting base, which is integrally formed with the second housing and extends from the second bottom of the second housing along the second direction; the first mounting base and the second mounting base are opposite to each other along the first direction and locked; one of the two first annular portions is engaged with the first mounting base and the other is engaged with the second mounting base.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first mounting base defines a first mounting cavity within the cavity, and the first mounting base forms a first mounting post on one side of the first mounting cavity; the toy ball further includes a first cover that covers the first mounting cavity, and the first cover forms a second mounting post; the control device includes a circuit board that is mounted within the first mounting cavity, and, with the first cover covering the first mounting cavity, the second mounting post and the first mounting post together position and clamp the circuit board.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second mounting base defines a second mounting cavity within the cavity; the toy ball further includes a second cover that covers the second mounting cavity, the second cover having a rope mounting portion for mounting an outwardly extending rope; the second cover is locked together with the first mounting base and the second mounting base. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one implementation of a toy ball.

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the explosion of a toy ball.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first shell as viewed from the bottom.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first shell as viewed from the inside.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The sectional view at point BB.

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of point C in the image.

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first cover in the diagram.

[0023] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second shell as viewed from the inside.

[0024] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second shell as viewed from the bottom.

[0025] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of point D in the image.

[0026] Figure 12 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second cover.

[0027] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the support frame.

[0028] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 Sectional view at EE.

[0029] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the first housing of another embodiment of the toy ball, viewed from the inside.

[0030] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing of another embodiment of the toy ball, viewed from the inside.

[0031] Figure 17 yes Figure 15 The first shell and Figure 16 A cross-sectional view of the second shell in its closed state.

[0032] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a support frame for another embodiment of a toy ball.

[0033] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the support frame being fixed in the first and second housings.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0035] 101: First housing; 101a: First end; 101b: First bottom; 102: Second housing; 102a: Second end; 102b: Second bottom; 103: First light-emitting element; 104: First mounting base; 105: Control device; 106: Cavity; 107: Inner wall; 107a: First inner wall; 107b: Second inner wall; 108: Rope mounting part; 109: Rope; 110: First boss; 111: First hole; 112: First mounting cavity; 112a: Battery mounting cavity; 112b: Circuit board mounting cavity; 113: First mounting hole; 114: First side wall; 15: First notch; 116: Circuit board; 117: First protrusion; 118: Middle wall; 119: First mounting post; 120: Support surface; 121: Positioning part; 122: First threaded hole; 123: Second side wall; 124: Corner; 125: Arc-shaped part; 126: First distal bottom; 127: Thickened part; 128: Second threaded hole; 129: Storage groove; 131: First cover; 132: Second mounting post; 134: Second hole; 135: Control button; 136: Clearance part; 137: Second boss; 138: Third threaded hole; 139: First locking element; 140: Second mounting base; 1 41: Second mounting cavity; 142: Second mounting hole; 102b: Second bottom; 143: Third sidewall; 144: Second notch; 145: Second light-emitting element; 146: Second protrusion; 147: Fourth sidewall; 148: Second distal bottom; 150: First locking part; 151: First guide groove; 152: Second locking element; 153: Second cover; 154: Fifth sidewall; 155: Second locking part; 156: Third mounting post; 157: Fourth hole; 158: First connector; 159: Spring clip; 160: Release sleeve; 161: Light guide; 162: Base; 163: First LED bead; 16 4: Support frame; 165: First frame; 166: Second frame; 167: First annular portion; 168: Second annular portion; 169: Receiving portion; 170: First recessed portion; 171: Second guide groove; 172: Positioning groove; 173: Third boss; 174: Fifth hole; 175: Fourth boss; 176: Positioning pin; 177: Third positioning hole; 178: Restricting surface; 179: Bearing component; 180: First positioning post; 181: Fourth positioning hole; 182: First reinforcing portion; 183: Fifth boss; 184: Fifth positioning hole; 185: Sixth boss; 186: Second positioning post; 187: Second reinforcing portion. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of the implementation are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the implementation, and should not be construed as limiting the implementation.

[0037] In the description of each embodiment, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments.

[0038] In the descriptions of the various embodiments, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0039] In the description of each implementation method, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in each implementation method in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 19 The toy ball of the implementation method will be described.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one implementation of a toy ball. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the explosion of a toy ball. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 3 The toy ball of this embodiment includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102, a plurality of first light-emitting elements 103, a first mounting base 104, and a control device 105. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 overlap each other to form a cavity 106. The plurality of first light-emitting elements 103 are spaced apart circumferentially along the ends of the overlapping parts of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 within the cavity 106. The first mounting base 104 is accommodated in the cavity 106. The control device 105 is mounted on the first mounting base 104. The control device 105 is mounted on the first mounting base 104 and is electrically connected to the first light-emitting elements 103.

[0042] The toy ball of the embodiment can exhibit richer lighting effects. Specifically, in the prior art, the main body of such a toy ball is usually a one-piece structure formed by means of, for example, 3D printing, and then a hole is opened in the main body to house a control device 105 having a circuit board 116 and a battery (not shown). In this structure, the LED beads are directly mounted on the circuit board 116, and the range of the toy ball illuminated by the light emitted by the LED beads is very limited, thus the lighting effect is very limited. In the embodiment, by using a first housing 101 and a second housing 102 that overlap each other to form a cavity 106, the first light-emitting element 103 can be easily arranged inside the cavity 106. By distributing multiple first light-emitting elements 103 circumferentially along the ends of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 that overlap each other, the multiple first light-emitting elements 103 can transmit light more uniformly within the cavity 106. Therefore, the toy ball of the embodiment can transmit light uniformly from multiple directions within the cavity 106, thereby making the overall lighting effect of the toy ball richer.

[0043] The toy ball described in this embodiment can be used as a juggling ball, a throwing ball, etc., but is not limited to these uses; players can use it in various situations according to their preferences. Furthermore, when used as a throwing ball, the toy ball has a rope mounting part 108 for mounting an outwardly extending rope 109.

[0044] The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are generally hemispherical shells, injection molded from elastic plastic materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene (PE). The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are generally hollow. The ends of the first housing 101 (sometimes referred to as "first end 101a" for distinction) and the ends of the second housing 102 (sometimes referred to as "second end 102a" for distinction) are circular in a top view. When the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are closed together, they form a spherical shape. The first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 abut against each other and close together. Furthermore, in the following description, for ease of explanation, the direction parallel to the direction in which the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 close together (e.g., perpendicular to the plane formed by the first end 101a of the first housing 101 or the plane formed by the second end 102a of the second housing 102) is referred to as the first direction.

[0045] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first housing 101 as viewed from the bottom. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first housing 101 as viewed from the inside. Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The sectional view at point BB. Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of point C in the image. (Refer to...) Figures 4 to 7 And continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 The inner wall surface 107 of the first housing 101 (sometimes referred to as "first inner wall surface 107a" for easy distinction) has a plurality of first bosses 110, which are evenly distributed circumferentially along the first end 101a of the first housing 101. A first hole 111 is formed on each of the first bosses 110, and the first hole 111 penetrates the first boss 110 in a direction parallel to the first direction. Thus, the first hole 111 connects the outer and inner sides of the first housing 101. The first hole 111 can be, for example, a countersunk hole for threaded connection.

[0046] Main reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 The first mounting base 104 and the first housing 101 are integrally formed and extend from the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101 along a first direction. The first mounting base 104 defines a first mounting cavity 112 within the cavity 106, the first mounting cavity 112 having a first mounting hole 113 opening toward the outside of the first housing 101, the first mounting hole 113 being formed at the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101. The first mounting base 104 extends from the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101 toward the inside of the first housing 101 in a manner parallel to the first direction. The first mounting base 104 is generally cylindrical.

[0047] The first mounting base 104 has a first sidewall portion 114, which extends from the bottom of the first housing 101 (sometimes referred to as "first bottom 101b" for ease of explanation) in a first direction toward the inside of the first housing 101. The cross-section of the first sidewall portion 114 is approximately circular and annular. The first sidewall portion 114 has a plurality of through first notches 115 formed circumferentially. Although the first notches 115 are notches formed during the injection molding of the first housing 101 to allow the mold to be demolded, the first notches 115 allow the cavity 106 of the toy ball (the inside of the first housing 101) and the first mounting cavity 112 to be connected, thereby facilitating the connection of the wires (also referred to as "first wires" for ease of explanation, not shown) between the first light-emitting element 103 and the circuit board 116. A plurality of first protrusions 117 are formed on the outer side of the first sidewall portion 114, that is, on the side opposite to the first inner sidewall surface 107a. The plurality of first protrusions 117 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the first sidewall portion 114. The first protrusions 117 extend in a direction parallel to the first direction.

[0048] The first mounting base 104 has a central wall portion 118 formed at the distal end of the first side wall portion 114. The central wall portion 118 extends from the distal end of the first side wall portion 114 toward the center of the first housing 101 in a direction parallel to the plane formed by the first end portion 101a of the first housing 101. A plurality of first mounting posts 119 are formed on the central wall portion 118, each protruding toward the first mounting hole 113 in a direction parallel to the first direction. The first mounting posts 119 are stepped, each having a support surface 120 and a positioning portion 121 protruding from the support surface 120 toward the first mounting hole 113. Furthermore, a first threaded hole 122 is formed on the first mounting post 119, extending from the distal end of the positioning portion 121 toward one side of the central wall portion 118 in a direction parallel to the first direction. The method of forming the first threaded hole 122 is not particularly limited. For example, it can be formed by insert molding (embedding a nut) during the injection molding of the first housing 101. Alternatively, the first threaded hole 122 can also be formed by tapping. Similarly, other threaded holes described below (such as the second threaded hole 128, the third threaded hole 138, etc., described later) can also be formed by insert molding or tapping, etc., and will not be described again here.

[0049] The first mounting base 104 has a second sidewall portion 123. The radial dimension of the outer periphery of the second sidewall portion 123 is smaller than the radial dimension of the outer periphery of the first sidewall portion 114. One end of the second sidewall portion 123 is connected to the edge of the middle portion of the intermediate wall portion 118, and the other end of the second sidewall portion 123 extends in a first direction toward the inner side of the first housing 101 and protrudes from the first end portion 101a of the first housing 101. The cross-section of the second sidewall portion 123 is a generally triangular ring shape, that is, the second sidewall portion 123 has three corner portions 124 and arcuate portions 125 respectively located between two adjacent corner portions 124.

[0050] The first mounting base 104 has a first distal bottom 126, which is substantially parallel to the plane formed by the first end portion 101a of the first housing 101. The first distal bottom 126 is connected to and seals the other end of the second sidewall portion 114. A thickened portion 127 is formed at a position corresponding to the corner 124 of the second sidewall portion 123 in a direction parallel to the first direction. The thickness of the first distal bottom 126 at the thickened portion 127 is greater, for example, 5 mm or more in the first direction. A plurality of second threaded holes 128 are formed at the thickened portion 127 of the first distal bottom 126, and the plurality of second threaded holes 128 are evenly distributed circumferentially along the first distal bottom 126.

[0051] Continue to refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7The battery and circuit board 116 are mounted in the first mounting cavity 112 via the first mounting hole 113. Specifically, the first mounting cavity 112 includes a battery mounting cavity 112a defined by a second sidewall portion 123 and a first distal bottom portion 126, and a circuit board mounting cavity 112b defined by a first sidewall portion 114 and a middle wall portion 118. The arcuate portion 125 of the second sidewall portion 123 has a plurality of limiting surfaces 178 on the side facing the battery mounting cavity 112a. When the battery is mounted in the battery mounting cavity 112a, the plurality of limiting surfaces 178 collectively limit the radial oscillation of the battery. The battery can be a known cylindrical battery, such as a size 7 (AAA) battery or a size 5 (AA) battery. The battery mounting cavity 112a houses the positive terminal (not shown) and the negative terminal (not shown). The positive terminal can be mounted on the side of the battery mounting cavity 112a located at the first distal bottom 126, and the negative terminal can be mounted on the side of the battery mounting cavity 112a near the circuit board mounting cavity 112b. With the battery mounted in the battery mounting cavity 112a, the positive and negative terminals restrict the axial movement of the battery.

[0052] The corner 124 of the second sidewall 123, facing the battery mounting cavity 112a, has a receiving groove 129. Wires connecting the circuit board 116 and the positive and negative terminals are stored in this receiving groove 129. Furthermore, the receiving groove 129 may be filled with a cushioning element (not shown), such as sponge. When the battery is installed in the battery mounting cavity 112a, the cushioning element wraps around the battery, thereby preventing it from becoming loose. The circuit board 116 may be, for example, a rigid PCB board. The circuit board 116 has multiple first positioning holes 130. When the circuit board 116 is installed in the circuit board mounting cavity 112b, it is supported on the support surface 120 of the first mounting post 119. The positioning portion 121 of the first mounting post 119 passes through the first positioning holes 130 of the circuit board 116, thereby positioning the circuit board 116.

[0053] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first cover 131. (Refer to...) Figure 8 and supplementary reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7The toy ball also includes a first cover 131, which covers the first mounting cavity 112, that is, the first cover 131 covers the first mounting cavity 112 through the first mounting hole 113. Furthermore, the first cover 131 is detachable relative to the first mounting hole 113. The outer side of the first cover 131 is arc-shaped, and when the first cover 131 covers the first mounting cavity 112, the arc-shaped outer surface of the first cover 131 and the arc-shaped outer surface of the first housing 101 together form the arc surface of a sphere.

[0054] A plurality of second mounting posts 132 are formed on the inner side of the first cover 131 (i.e., the side opposite to the first mounting hole 113). The second mounting posts 132 are formed such that, with the first cover 131 covering the first mounting cavity 112, they extend toward the intermediate wall portion 118 of the first mounting base 104 in a first direction. Furthermore, with the first cover 131 covering the first mounting cavity 112, each second mounting post 132 and each first mounting post 119 are respectively positioned opposite each other in the first direction. Each second mounting post 132 has a second positioning hole 133, the diameter of which is approximately the same as the diameter of the first positioning hole 130. In addition, a plurality of second holes 134 (e.g., countersunk holes for mounting screws) are formed on the first cover 131. Each second hole 134 corresponds to each second mounting post 132, and each second hole 134 penetrates the outer side of the first cover 131 and communicates coaxially with the second positioning holes 133 formed on the second mounting posts 132.

[0055] With the first cover 131 covering the first mounting cavity 112, the positioning portion 121 of the first mounting post 119 is inserted into the second positioning hole 133, thereby restricting the rotation of the first cover 131 relative to the first mounting hole 113. Furthermore, the second hole 134 and the first threaded hole 122 formed at the distal end of the second mounting post 132 are opposite and communicate with each other. When the second hole 134 is locked to the first threaded hole 122 by, for example, a screw passing through it, the distal end of the second mounting post 132 abuts against and reliably presses the circuit board 116 against the support surface 120 of the first mounting post 119. Thus, while the first cover 131 covers the first mounting cavity 112, the second mounting post 132 formed in the first cover 131 and the first mounting post 119 formed in the first housing 101 together clamp the circuit board 116.

[0056] The circuit board 116 has a control button 135 for controlling the first light-emitting element 103 to turn on or off, and a charging interface (not shown) for charging the battery. The type of control button 135 is not particularly limited; for example, it can be a typical cylindrical control button mounted on a rigid circuit board 116. The type of charging interface is also not particularly limited; for example, it can be a Type-C interface or a Micro-USB interface. Correspondingly, the first cover 131 has a clearance portion 136 that allows the control button 135 and the charging interface to be operated. The structure of the clearance portion 136 is not particularly limited; for example, it can be a clearance groove adapted to the shape and position of the control button 135 and the charging interface.

[0057] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second housing 102 as viewed from the inside. Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second housing 102 as viewed from the bottom. Figure 11 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of point D in the image. (Refer to...) Figures 9 to 11 And supplementary reference Figure 3 The inner wall surface 107 of the second housing 102 (sometimes referred to as "second inner wall surface 107b" for easy distinction) has a plurality of second bosses 137, which are evenly distributed circumferentially along the second end 102a of the second housing 102. A third threaded hole 138 is formed on the second boss 137, which extends along a first direction from the distal end face of the second boss 137 toward the second inner wall surface 107b.

[0058] When the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are closed, the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 are positioned opposite each other, and the first hole 111 formed on the first boss 110 of the first housing 101 and the third threaded hole 138 formed on the second boss 137 of the second housing 102 are positioned opposite each other. Then, a first locking member 139, such as a screw, is passed through the first hole 111, and the screw, which is the first locking member 139, is locked into the third threaded hole 138, thereby enabling the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 to be locked together, thus forming a toy ball.

[0059] The second housing 102 integrally forms a second mounting base 140, which defines a second mounting cavity 141 within the cavity 106. The second mounting cavity 141 has a second mounting hole 142 that opens toward the outside of the second housing 102. Specifically, the second mounting hole 142 is formed at the bottom of the second housing 102 (sometimes referred to as the second bottom 102b for easy distinction), and the second mounting base 140 extends along a first direction from the second bottom 102b toward the inside of the second housing 102. The second mounting base 140 is generally cylindrical.

[0060] The second mounting base 140 has a third sidewall portion 143, which extends from the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102 in a first direction toward the inside of the second housing 102. The cross-section of the third sidewall portion 143 is approximately circular and annular. The third sidewall portion 143 has a plurality of through second notches 144 formed circumferentially. The second notches 144 are notches formed during the injection molding of the second housing 102 to allow the mold to be demolded. However, the second notches 144 allow the cavity 106 of the toy ball (the inside of the second housing 102) and the second mounting cavity 141 to be connected, thereby facilitating the wire connection between the second light-emitting element 145 (described later) and the circuit board 116.

[0061] A plurality of second protrusions 146 are formed on the outer side of the third sidewall portion 143, i.e., the side opposite to the second inner sidewall surface 107b, and the plurality of second protrusions 146 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the third sidewall portion 143. The second protrusions 146 extend along a first direction on the outer side of the third sidewall portion 143. The second mounting base 140 has a fourth sidewall portion 147, the radial dimension of the outer periphery of the fourth sidewall portion 147 being smaller than the radial dimension of the outer periphery of the third sidewall portion 143. One end of the fourth sidewall portion 147 is connected to the distal end of the third sidewall portion 143 (i.e., the end opposite to the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102), and the other end of the fourth sidewall portion 147 extends along the first direction toward the second end 102a of the second housing 102. The second mounting base 140 has a second distal bottom 148, the second distal bottom 148 being substantially parallel to the plane formed by the second end 102a of the second housing 102. The second distal bottom 148 is connected to and seals the other end of the fourth sidewall portion 147. The second distal bottom 148 has a plurality of through third holes 149, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second distal bottom 148.

[0062] Furthermore, the second mounting base 140 has multiple first locking portions 150 formed on the side facing the second mounting cavity 141. The first locking portions 150 protrude from the inner side surface of the fourth side wall portion 147 (i.e., the side facing the second mounting cavity 141) toward the center of the second mounting cavity 141. The first locking portions 150 are located along the first direction on the side of the second notch 144 adjacent to the second mounting hole 142. A first guide groove 151 is formed between the first locking portions 150 and the inner side surface of the fourth side wall portion 147. One end of the first guide groove 151 is open toward the second mounting hole 142. In addition, the first guide groove 151 communicates with the second notch 144.

[0063] With the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 closed together, the second mounting base 140 and the first mounting base 104 are positioned opposite each other in the cavity 106 along the first direction. The outer side of the second distal bottom 148 of the second mounting base 140 and the outer side of the first distal bottom 126 of the first mounting base 104 are in contact. However, considering the machining error, during the design stage, the outer side of the second distal bottom 148 of the second mounting base 140 and the outer side of the first distal bottom 126 of the first mounting base 104 are made to have a gap, for example, greater than 0 mm and less than 0.5 mm, along the first direction, thereby ensuring that the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be completely closed.

[0064] With the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 overlapping each other, and the first hole 111 of the first boss 110 of the first housing 101 and the third threaded hole 138 of the second boss 137 of the second housing 102 facing each other, a plurality of third holes 149 formed at the second distal bottom 148 and a plurality of second threaded holes 128 formed at the first distal bottom 126 are respectively facing each other in a direction parallel to the first direction. Thus, by passing a second locking member 152 (described later), such as a screw, through the third hole 149 and locking the screw, which is the second locking member 152, into the second threaded hole 128, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be locked together from the center of the toy ball.

[0065] Figure 12 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second cover 153. (Refer to...) Figure 12 and supplementary reference Figure 11 as well as Figure 2The toy ball also includes a second cover 153, which covers the second mounting cavity 141, specifically by covering the second mounting hole 142. Furthermore, the second cover 153 is detachable relative to the second mounting hole 142. The second cover 153 is made of a rigid plastic material. The outer side of the second cover 153 is arc-shaped; when the second cover 153 covers the second mounting cavity 141, the arc-shaped outer surface of the second cover 153 and the arc-shaped outer surface of the second housing 102 together form a spherical arc surface.

[0066] An annular fifth sidewall portion 154 is formed on the inner side of the second cover 153 (i.e., the side opposite to the second mounting hole 142). The radial dimension of the outer periphery of the fifth sidewall portion 154 is smaller than the radial dimension of the second mounting hole 142. A plurality of second locking portions 155 are formed on the outer periphery of the fifth sidewall portion 154, and the second locking portions 155 protrude radially outward relative to the fifth sidewall portion 154. The plurality of second locking portions 155 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the fifth sidewall portion 154.

[0067] When the second cover 153 is installed into the second mounting hole 142, the second cover 153 is placed in the second mounting hole 142 with the second locking part 155 facing the first guide groove 151 of the second mounting seat 140 of the second housing 102. At this time, the second locking part 155 slides along the first guide groove 151. When the second locking part 155 slides to the side of the first guide groove 151 that communicates with the second notch 144, the second cover 153 is rotated, and the second locking part 155 slides from the first guide groove 151 to the position of the second notch 144. At this time, when the second cover 153 moves in the first direction, it is locked by the first locking part 150. Thus, the second cover 153 can be prevented from falling off relative to the first cover 131 to a certain extent.

[0068] A plurality of third mounting posts 156 are formed on the inner side of the second cover 153 (i.e., the side opposite to the second mounting hole 142), and the third mounting posts 156 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second cover 153. The third mounting posts 156 are formed to extend in a first direction toward the second distal bottom 148 of the second mounting seat 140 when the second cover 153 covers the second mounting cavity 141. When the second cover 153 covers the second mounting cavity 141, the distal end of the third mounting post 156 abuts against or is close to the second distal bottom 148.

[0069] The second cover 153 has a plurality of fourth holes 157 (e.g., countersunk holes for mounting screws), each fourth hole 157 passing through the second cover 153 coaxially with the third mounting post 156 from the outside of the second cover 153. With the second cover 153 covering the second mounting cavity 141, and the first hole 111 of the first boss 110 of the first housing 101 and the third threaded hole 138 of the second boss 137 of the second housing 102 facing each other, each fourth hole 157 is opposite to the third hole 149 formed in the second distal bottom 148 along a first direction. More specifically, the fourth holes 157 formed in the second cover 153, the third holes 149 formed in the second distal bottom 148 of the second housing 102, and the second threaded holes 128 formed in the first distal bottom 126 of the first housing 101 are opposite to each other in a direction parallel to the first direction. Thus, the second locking member 152, such as a screw, which passes sequentially through the fourth hole 157 and the third hole 149 from the outside of the toy ball, can be locked to the second threaded hole 128, thereby locking the second cover 153 while locking the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 from the direction of the toy ball parallel to the first direction.

[0070] As described above, when used as a toy ball, the toy ball has a rope mounting portion 108 for mounting an outwardly extending rope 109. In a specific embodiment, the rope mounting portion 108, which is a toy ball used for throwing, is formed on the second cover 153, and the rope 109 is mounted on the rope mounting portion 108. Specifically, the rope mounting portion 108 includes a first connector 158, which is disposed in the middle of the second cover 153. The first connector 158 is disposed on the second cover 153, for example, in a manner that allows it to rotate circumferentially relative to the second cover 153 while being restricted axially. The manner and structure in which the first connector 158 is rotatably disposed on the second cover 153 are not particularly limited; for example, a check valve (not shown) or a snap-fit ​​structure (not shown) may be provided on the first connector 158 to detachably lock the first connector 158 onto the second cover 153. The first connector 158 can be a straight connector in an airway system for connecting a pluggable air tube. A typical structure for such a straight connector includes a spring clip 159 and a release sleeve 160 inside. When the air tube is inserted into the straight connector, the spring clip 159 clamps the air tube, preventing it from being pulled out. When it is necessary to pull out the air tube, pressing the release sleeve 160 disengages the spring clip 159 relative to the air tube, allowing it to be pulled out. Furthermore, the rope mounting portion 108 also includes a bearing member 179, which is coaxially disposed with the first connector 158 in the middle of the second cover 153, with the bearing member 179 located on the outer side relative to the first connector 158. The bearing member 179 is provided on the second cover 153, for example, by means of insert molding.

[0071] The rope 109 is made of a soft material such as polyurethane (PU) or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber (TPU). Alternatively, commercially available ropes can be used. The rope 109 is, for example, a solid rope, with its wall serving as a light guide portion 161. When using a straight connector as the first connector 158, when one end of the rope 109 passes through the bearing member 179 and is inserted into the first connector 158, that end is clamped by, for example, a spring clip 159 of the first connector 158. Thus, the rope 109 is fixed in the first connector 158 of the rope mounting portion 108 of the second cover 153. It should be noted that one end of the rope 109 can also extend beyond the first connector 158, allowing it to be knotted to prevent the rope 109 from falling off the first connector 158 in the event of a failure of the spring clip 159.

[0072] Continue to refer to Figure 11 A second light-emitting element 145 is installed within the second mounting cavity 141, and the second light-emitting element 145 is opposite to the light guide portion 161 at the end of the rope 109. More specifically, the second light-emitting element 145 is, for example, a light-emitting element such as an LED bead, and the second light-emitting element 145 is attached, for example, to the middle of the second distal bottom 148 of the second mounting base 140. The LED bead serving as the second light-emitting element 145 is opposite to the light guide portion 161 of the rope 109.

[0073] Continue to refer to Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As described above, a plurality of first light-emitting elements 103 are circumferentially spaced and fixed within the cavity 106 along the overlapping ends of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. Specifically, with the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 overlapping, the inner wall surface 107 of the first housing 101 (i.e., the first inner wall surface 107a) and the inner wall surface 107 of the second housing 102 (i.e., the second inner wall surface 107b) together constitute a generally spherical inner wall surface 107 within the cavity 106 of the toy ball. The first light-emitting elements 103 begin near the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101, extend along the first inner wall surface 107a of the first housing 101 and the second inner wall surface 107b of the second housing 102, and extend to a position near the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102. Thus, the first light-emitting elements 103 can emit light across the entire cavity 106 of the toy ball.

[0074] The first light-emitting element 103 has a base 162 and a plurality of LED beads (sometimes referred to as "first LED beads 163" for easy distinction) mounted on the base 162. The first light-emitting element 103 may be, for example, an LED light strip. When using an LED light strip as the first light-emitting element 103, the base 162 is, for example, a strip-shaped FPC (flexible printed circuit board), and the first LED beads 163 are mounted on the FPC. The first light-emitting element 103 is fixed in the cavity 106 such that the base 162 extends from one end of the cavity 106 in a first direction, i.e., the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101, along the inner wall 107 of the toy ball toward the other end of the cavity 106 in a first direction, i.e., the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102, and the first LED beads 163 are opposite to the inner wall 107.

[0075] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the support frame 164. Figure 14 yes Figure 1 The sectional view at EE in the diagram; furthermore, it should be noted that in Figure 14 The text mainly indicates the assembly state of the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the support frame 164, while some assembly relationships unrelated to this may be omitted.

[0076] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 14 as well as Figure 2 The toy ball also includes a support frame 164 disposed within the cavity 106. The first light-emitting element 103 can be attached and fixed to the support frame 164 by an adhesive such as tape, or the first light-emitting element 103 can also be fixed to the support frame 164 by a locking element such as screws, or the first light-emitting element 103 can also be fixed to the support frame 164 by a clamping element such as a buckle.

[0077] With the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 closed together, the support frame 164 supports the first light-emitting element 103 within the cavity 106, while also supporting the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. More specifically, in one embodiment, the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the support frame 164 are locked together by the first locking member 139 to support the first housing 101 and the second housing 102. In other words, the support frame 164 is reliably installed within the cavity 106 by the first locking member 139, thereby suppressing the shaking of the support frame 164 and the first light-emitting element 103 when the toy ball is swung, and further suppressing the inward concavity of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 by the support frame 164.

[0078] The support frame 164 includes a first frame 165 and a second frame 166, which can be engaged or disengaged. In the installed state, the first frame 165 is housed in the first housing 101, and the second frame 166 is housed in the second housing 102. The engagement position of the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 is approximately the same as the overlapping position of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, thereby locking the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the support frame 164 together via the first locking member 139. The structures of the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 are substantially the same; therefore, the first frame 165 will be primarily described here, with the second frame 166 mentioned where necessary. Furthermore, for ease of explanation, identical features of the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 will be given the same names and the same reference numerals.

[0079] The first frame 165 includes a first annular portion 167, a second annular portion 168, and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the first annular portion 167 and the second annular portion 168. The first frame 165 is, for example, a component integrally molded using a flexible plastic material such as polycarbonate (PC) or polyethylene (PE) by injection molding or 3D printing.

[0080] The first annular portion 167 is generally circular, and the inner diameter of the first annular portion 167 is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the first sidewall portion 114. A plurality of first recesses 170 are uniformly formed circumferentially on the inner side of the first annular portion 167. In the installed state, one end of the support frame 164 is secured to the first mounting base 104. More specifically, the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165 of the support frame 164 fits around the outer periphery of the first sidewall portion 114 of the first mounting base 104 located at the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101, and each first protrusion 117 engages with each first recess 170. Thus, one end of the support frame 164 can be reliably fixed to the first mounting base 104 formed on the first housing 101. A plurality of second guide grooves 171 are formed in the first annular portion 167 along the circumferential direction. The first annular portion 167 is connected to each receiving portion 169 at the position of the second guide grooves 171. In the installed state, each second guide groove 171 of the first annular portion 167 and each first notch 115 of the first sidewall portion 114 are opposite each other in the circumferential direction.

[0081] The receiving portion 169 is generally arc-shaped, and its cross-section is approximately U-shaped. The receiving portion 169 is used to receive the first light-emitting element 103; that is, the base 162 of the first light-emitting element 103 can be attached to the receiving portion 169, for example, with adhesive tape. For example, wires for electrically connecting the first light-emitting element 103 and the circuit board 116 extend from the first mounting cavity 112 into the cavity 106 of the toy ball (inside the first housing 101) via the first notch 115 and the second guide groove 171.

[0082] In the installed state, the open end of the receiving portion 169 faces the inner side of the first housing 101. The radius of the arc of the open end of the receiving portion 169 is approximately the same as the radius of the first inner wall surface 107a of the first housing 101, or the radius of the arc of the open end of the receiving portion 169 is slightly larger than the radius of the inner wall surface 107a of the first housing 101. This allows the receiving portion 169 to abut against the first inner wall surface 107a of the first housing 101 in the installed state and support the first housing 101. Furthermore, the receiving portion 169 extends from approximately the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101 along the first inner wall surface 107a of the first housing 101 and extends to approximately the first end 101a of the first housing 101. The number of receiving portions 169 is not particularly limited and is configured according to the number of first light-emitting elements 103. For example, in some specific embodiments, the first light-emitting elements 103 include three pieces, and correspondingly, the receiving portions 169 also include three locations, which are evenly arranged along the circumference of the first frame 165.

[0083] The second annular portion 168 is generally circular, and its outer diameter is approximately the same as the inner diameter of the first end portion 101a of the first housing 101. In the installed state, the second annular portion 168 abuts against the first end portion 101a of the first housing 101. On the side of the second annular portion 168 facing the first annular portion 167, a plurality of positioning grooves 172 are uniformly formed circumferentially. The number of positioning grooves 172 is not particularly limited, and can be determined, for example, based on the number of first bosses 110 of the first housing 101.

[0084] In the installed state, the first protrusions 110 of the first housing 101 are respectively engaged in the positioning grooves 172 of the first frame 165. Multiple third protrusions 173 are uniformly formed circumferentially on the inner side of the second annular portion 168, and the third protrusions 173 and the positioning grooves 172 are adjacent to each other along the axial direction of the first frame 165. The number of third protrusions 173 is not particularly limited, and can be determined, for example, based on the number of first protrusions 110 of the first housing 101. A fifth hole 174 is formed on the third protrusion 173, penetrating axially. In the installed state, the third protrusions 173 of the first frame 165 are approximately fitted to the first protrusions 110 of the first housing 101 in a direction parallel to the first direction. Furthermore, the fifth hole 174 and the first hole 111 formed on the first protrusion 110 are approximately coaxial. Multiple fourth protrusions 175 are also uniformly formed circumferentially on the inner side of the second annular portion 168, and the fourth protrusions 175 and the third protrusions 173 are offset from each other along the circumferential direction of the first frame 165. A locating pin 176 extending in the first direction is formed on the fourth boss 175.

[0085] As described above, the second frame 166 and the first frame 165 have largely the same structure, that is, the second frame 166 also includes a first annular portion 167, a second annular portion 168, and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the first annular portion 167 and the second annular portion 168. The main difference between the second frame 166 and the first frame 165 is that the second frame 166 has a third positioning hole 177 that extends axially through the fourth boss 175 of the first frame 165 at a position corresponding to the fourth boss 175 of the first frame 165. The second frame 166 and the first frame 165 are engaged with each other by inserting a positioning pin 176 formed in the first frame 165 into the third positioning hole 177 formed in the fourth boss 175 of the second frame 166. With the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 engaged, the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165 and the first annular portion 167 of the second frame 166 are positioned opposite each other along a first direction, and the receiving portion 169 of the first frame 165 and the receiving portion 169 of the second frame 166 are smoothly joined together. The second annular portion 168 of the first frame 165 and the second annular portion 168 of the second frame 166 are joined together.

[0086] Thus, through the engagement of the first frame 165 and the second frame 166, the support frame 164 is shaped like a rugby ball. That is, the rugby ball-shaped support frame 164 includes, along its long axis, two first annular portions 167 located at both ends, a second annular portion 168 located in the middle (which can be considered as one second annular portion 168 when the second annular portion 168 of the first frame 165 and the second annular portion 168 of the second frame 166 are engaged with each other), and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the two first annular portions 167 and the second annular portion 168. When installed in the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, the two first annular portions 167 of the support frame 164 are respectively locked in the first mounting seat 104 of the first housing 101 and the second mounting seat 140 of the second housing 102; the receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 extends from the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101 along the inner wall 107 of the cavity 106 to the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102; the second annular portion 168 of the support frame 164 abuts against the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 in the cavity 106.

[0087] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 The following describes the installation method of the first housing 101, the second housing 102 and the support frame 164 by way of example.

[0088] First, a support frame 164 is formed by inserting the positioning pin 176 of the first frame 165 into the third positioning hole 177 of the second frame 166. In this state, the fifth hole 174 of the third boss 173 of the first frame 165 and the fifth hole 174 of the third boss 173 of the second frame 166 are aligned with each other.

[0089] Then, the base 162 of the LED light strip, which serves as the first light-emitting element 103, is attached to the receiving portion 169 of the first frame 165 and the receiving portion 169 of the second frame 166 of the support frame 164. In this state, the base 162 extends from one end of the receiving portion 169 of the second frame 166 near the first annular portion 167 of the second frame 166, along the extending direction of the receiving portion 169, to one end of the first frame 165 near the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165.

[0090] Next, the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165 of the support frame 164 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the first side wall portion 114 of the first mounting seat 104 of the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101, and each first protrusion 117 is engaged with the first recess 170 of the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165, thereby fixing one end of the support frame 164 to the first mounting seat 104. At the same time, the positioning groove 172 formed in the first frame 165 of the support frame 164 is engaged with the first boss 110 formed in the first housing 101, thereby completing the positioning of the support frame 164 relative to the first housing 101.

[0091] Additionally, it should be noted that while positioning the support frame 164 and the first housing 101, the wires connecting the circuit board 116, the first light-emitting element 103, and the second light-emitting element 145 are stored in the receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 via the first notch 115 and the second guide groove 171. This reliably stores these wires and prevents them from swinging excessively or becoming tangled as the toy ball is swung.

[0092] Then, the third sidewall portion 143 of the second mounting base 140 of the second housing 102 is fitted into the first annular portion 167 of the second frame 166 of the support frame 164, and the second protrusions 146 of the third sidewall portion 143 are respectively engaged in the first recesses 170 of the first annular portion 167 of the second frame 166, thereby fixing the other end of the support frame 164 in place with the second mounting base 140. At the same time, the positioning groove 172 formed in the second frame 166 of the support frame 164 is engaged with the second boss 137 formed in the second housing 102, thereby completing the positioning of the support frame 164 relative to the second housing 102.

[0093] Next, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are finely adjusted so that the first hole 111 of the first boss 110 formed in the first housing 101, the fifth hole 174 of the third boss 173 formed in the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 of the support frame 164, and the third threaded hole 138 formed in the second boss 137 of the second housing 102 are aligned in the first direction.

[0094] Then, a first locking member 139, such as a screw, is passed through the first hole 111 and the screw is locked into the third threaded hole 138, thereby enabling the first housing 101, the second annular portion 168 of the support frame 164, and the second housing 102 to lock together, thus forming the structure of the main body of the toy ball.

[0095] The following provides illustrative examples of how to install other structures of the toy ball.

[0096] Reference Figure 7 and supplementary reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 After the main body of the toy ball is assembled, the first cover 131 is aligned with the first mounting hole 113, and the second mounting post 132 of the first cover 131 and the first mounting post 119 of the middle wall portion 118 of the first mounting seat 104 formed in the first housing 101 are aligned. At the same time, the clearance portion 136 of the first cover 131, the control button 135 of the circuit board 116, and the charging interface are aligned.

[0097] Then, by, for example, a screw passes through a second hole 134 formed in the first cover 131 and through the second mounting post 132 to lock the first threaded hole 122 formed in the first mounting post 119, the circuit board 116 is clamped together by the second mounting post 132 and the first mounting post 119 while locking the first cover 131.

[0098] Reference Figure 11 and supplementary reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 Next, align the second cover 153 with the second mounting hole 142, and make the fourth hole 157 formed on the second cover 153 and the third hole 149 formed on the second distal bottom 148 of the second housing 102 opposite each other.

[0099] Then, from the outside of the toy ball, a screw serving as the second locking member 152 is passed sequentially through the fourth hole 157 and the third hole 149, and locked into the second threaded hole 128 formed at the bottom 126 of the first distal end of the first mounting base 104 of the first housing 101. Thus, while locking the second cover 153, the first mounting base 104 of the first housing 101 and the second mounting base 140 of the second housing 102 are locked together from the direction of the toy ball parallel to the first direction.

[0100] Finally, one end of the rope 109 is passed through the bearing 179 located on the second cover 153 and inserted into the first connector 158. This completes the assembly of the toy ball.

[0101] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the case of a toy ball such as a juggling ball, since the rope 109 is not required, the above-mentioned step of assembling the rope 109 is not necessary.

[0102] Main reference Figure 2 , Figure 3In the toy ball of this embodiment, a cavity 106 is formed by using a first shell 101 and a second shell 102 that overlap each other. This allows for easy placement of a first light-emitting element 103 inside the cavity 106. By distributing multiple first light-emitting elements 103 circumferentially at intervals along the overlapping ends of the first shell 101 and the second shell 102, light can be transmitted more evenly within the cavity 106. Therefore, the toy ball of this embodiment can transmit light evenly from multiple directions within the cavity 106, thereby enriching the overall lighting effect of the toy ball.

[0103] Furthermore, in the toy ball of this embodiment, by providing a support frame 164 within the cavity 106 of the toy ball, and locking the support frame 164 together with the first shell 101 and the second shell 102, the weight can be reduced while maintaining the shape of the toy ball. For example, conventional toy balls molded in one piece using methods such as 3D modeling have other retaining structures integrally molded inside to maintain their shape, resulting in a relatively heavy weight, which may cause pain if it hits someone while being swung. In the toy ball of this embodiment, the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are spherical when closed. Furthermore, since the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 are generally hollow, the weight can be reduced. Moreover, since the support frame 164 is provided within the cavity and locked together with the first and second shells, the support frame 164 can maintain the shape of the first shell 101 and the second shell 102 to a certain extent while supporting the first light-emitting element 103. Therefore, the toy ball of this embodiment can reduce weight while maintaining its shape.

[0104] Furthermore, in the toy ball of the embodiment, by installing a support frame 164 inside the cavity 106 of the toy ball, the support frame 164 supports the first light-emitting element 103 and makes the first lamp bead 163 of the first light-emitting element 103 face the inner wall surface 107 of the cavity 106, so that the first lamp bead 163 as a whole can transmit light outward, thereby improving the brightness of the toy ball and making the overall lighting effect of the toy ball richer.

[0105] Main reference Figure 14In the toy ball of this embodiment, by locking the support frame 164 together with the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, the reliability of the installation of the support frame 164 at the middle in the first direction can be improved, thereby suppressing the shaking of the first light-emitting element 103 installed on the support frame 164. Furthermore, by fixing one end of the support frame 164 to the first mounting base 104 of the first housing 101 and the other end to the second mounting base 140 of the second housing 102, the reliability of the installation at both ends of the support frame 164 in the first direction can be improved, thereby further suppressing the shaking at both ends of the first light-emitting element 103 installed on the support frame 164. This suppresses the shaking or even loosening of the wire at one end of the first light-emitting element 103. Furthermore, it suppresses the shaking or even loosening of the wire connecting the second light-emitting element 145 via the second notch 144 of the support frame 164 and the second mounting base 140. This improves the stability of the toy ball's circuitry.

[0106] Main reference Figure 13 In the toy ball of the embodiment, by having the support frame 164 have a first annular portion 167, a second annular portion 168 and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the first annular portion 167 and the second annular portion 168, the overall support strength of the support frame 164 can be improved. With the support frame 164 installed in the cavity 106 of the toy ball, the receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 extends from the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101 along the inner wall 107 of the cavity 106 to the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102. The second annular portion 168 of the support frame 164 abuts against the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102. While reliably supporting the first light-emitting element 103, the support frame 164 as a whole can also serve as a reinforcing structure for the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, thereby suppressing the denting of the walls of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, and suppressing the breakage of the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 due to collisions or the like at the overlapping position.

[0107] Although the first mounting base 104 is integrally formed in the first housing 101 and the second mounting base 140 is integrally formed in the second housing 102, the overall weight of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 is relatively light. By using the support frame 164 as a reinforcing structure for the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, it is possible to suppress the denting of the walls of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 while minimizing the overall weight of the toy ball, making it easier for the operator to use.

[0108] Main reference Figure 13 , Figure 5Furthermore, in the toy ball of the embodiment, by forming first recesses 170 at the first annular portions 167 at both ends of the support frame 164, forming first protrusions 117 that engage with the first recesses 170 on the outer periphery of the first sidewall portion 114 of the first mounting base 104, and forming second protrusions 146 that engage with the first recesses 170 on the third sidewall portion 143 of the second mounting base 140, the positioning accuracy of the support frame 164 relative to the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be improved. In addition, by forming positioning grooves 172 in the second annular portion 168 of the support frame 164 for positioning the first boss 110 of the first housing 101 and the second boss 137 of the second housing 102, the positioning accuracy when the first housing 101, the second housing 102, and the support frame 164 are installed together can be further improved, thereby reducing the installation difficulty.

[0109] Main reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 11 In the toy ball of the embodiment, by forming a first mounting base 104 extending in a first direction in the first housing 101, and defining a first mounting cavity 112 within the cavity 106, the circuit board 116 and the battery can be reliably mounted. By forming a first mounting post 119 in the first mounting base 104 and a second mounting post 132 in the first cover 131, and with the first cover 131 covering the first mounting cavity 112, the second mounting post 132 and the first mounting post 119 are positioned together and clamp the circuit board 116, thereby further reliably mounting the circuit board 116 and suppressing the shaking of the circuit board 116.

[0110] By forming a second mounting base 140 extending in the first direction in the second housing 102, and defining a second mounting cavity 141 in the cavity 106, a second light-emitting element 145 can be installed in the second mounting cavity 141 while accommodating the end of the rope 109, and the second light-emitting element 145 is positioned opposite the light guide portion 161 of the rope 109, thereby further enriching the overall lighting effect of the toy ball.

[0111] Main reference Figure 3 , Figure 11Furthermore, with the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 mutually covering each other, by placing the second mounting base 140 and the first mounting base 104 opposite each other in the cavity 106 along the first direction, the outer side of the second distal bottom 148 of the second mounting base 140 and the outer side of the first distal end face of the first mounting base 104 are in contact, and further by locking the second cover 153 while locking the first mounting base 104 and the second mounting base 140, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be mutually locked from the middle of the toy ball along the first direction, which can further improve the reliability of the toy ball being locked and suppress the toy ball from denting in the direction along the first direction.

[0112] Main reference Figure 11 , Figure 6 In the toy ball of the embodiment, a thickened portion 127 is formed at the bottom 126 of the first distal end of the first mounting base 104 of the first housing 101, and a second threaded hole 128 is formed at the position of the thickened portion 127. Furthermore, by locking the second locking member 152 for locking the second cover 153 on which the rope 109 is mounted to the second threaded hole 128, the locking strength of the second cover 153 can be strengthened, and the second cover 153 and the second locking member 152 can be prevented from falling off relative to the second housing 102 when the toy ball is swung.

[0113] Main reference Figure 2 as well as Figure 11 By mounting the rope 109 onto the more rigid second cover 153, the mounting strength of the rope 109 can be improved, thus preventing the rope 109 from falling off the toy ball.

[0114] Main reference Figure 2 , Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In the toy ball of this embodiment, the rope 109 can be easily installed by mounting a straight connector, for example, as the first connector 158, on the second cover 153. Furthermore, since the rope 109 is circumferentially rotatable relative to the second cover 153 via the bearing member 179 and the first connector 158, it is possible to prevent the rope 109 from tangling in the rope mounting portion 108 or from stress concentration in the rope mounting portion 108 leading to damage to the rope mounting portion 108 when the toy ball is swung. Furthermore, since the first connector 158 is circumferentially rotatable relative to the second cover 153, the second light-emitting element 145 installed in the second mounting cavity 141 can always remain opposite to the light guide portion 161 of the rope 109, thereby allowing the light from the second light-emitting element 145 to be smoothly guided along the light guide portion 161 of the rope 109.

[0115] In the above embodiments, although an example has been described in which a plurality of first bosses 110 are formed on the first inner sidewall 107a of the first housing 101 and a first hole 111 is formed on each first boss 110, the embodiments are not limited thereto.

[0116] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the first housing 101 viewed from the inside. Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing 102 as viewed from the inside. (Refer to...) Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 Alternatively, a portion of the first boss 110 may have a first hole 111 formed on it, while another portion of the first boss 110 may have a first positioning post 180 extending in a direction parallel to the first direction and protruding from the first end 101a. The first boss 110 with the first hole 111 and the first boss 110 with the first positioning post 180 are alternately distributed along the circumference of the first end 101a.

[0117] Correspondingly, among the plurality of second bosses 137 formed on the second inner wall surface 107b of the second housing 102, a third threaded hole 138 is formed in one portion, and a fourth positioning hole 181 extending along a first direction from the distal end face of the second boss 137 toward the second inner wall surface 107b is formed in another portion. The second bosses 137 with the third threaded hole 138 and the second bosses 137 with the fourth positioning hole 181 are alternately distributed along the second end 102a of the second housing 102.

[0118] Thus, when the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are closed, the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 are aligned, and the plurality of first positioning pins 180 formed in the first housing 101 are respectively inserted into the fourth positioning holes 181 formed in the second boss 137 of the second housing 102, thereby completing the alignment of the first housing 101 and the second housing 102.

[0119] By providing the first positioning post 180 and the fourth positioning hole 181, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be aligned more easily. Furthermore, when the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are closed together, the first boss 110 and the second boss 137 are opposite each other and can form a reinforcing part (also referred to as "first reinforcing part 182" for easy distinction). Through this first reinforcing part 182, the strength of the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 at the mating position can be strengthened, and the inward recessing of the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 can be suppressed.

[0120] Furthermore, while the above embodiment illustrates an example where the first mounting base 104 is integrally formed with the first housing 101, it is not limited to this. The first mounting base 104 may also be a separate component, locked within the cavity 106 of the toy ball by means of, for example, screws.

[0121] In the above embodiment, although an example of a toy ball having a support frame 164 has been described, it is not limited to this. The toy ball may also not have a support frame 164, but instead have a receiving groove formed on the inner wall 107 of the cavity 106 for accommodating the first light-emitting element 103, which is directly attached to the receiving groove.

[0122] In the above embodiments, although an example of the support frame 164 including a first frame 165 and a second frame 166 has been described, it is not limited thereto. For example, the support frame 164 may also be an integrally formed component, and in the case of integral formation, the support frame 164 also includes two first annular portions 167 located at both ends, a second annular portion 168 located in the middle, and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the two first annular portions 167 and the second annular portions 168.

[0123] In the above embodiment, an example of the support frame 164 having a second annular portion 168 has been described, but it is not limited to this. The support frame 164 may also be in the following form, for example.

[0124] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the support frame 164. Figure 19 yes Figure 18 The support frame 164 is fixed in Figure 15 The first shell 101 and Figure 16 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second housing 102 in its current state.

[0125] Reference Figure 18 as well as Figure 19Compared to the above embodiments, the main difference of the support frame 164 in this embodiment is that the support frame 164 in this embodiment does not form a second annular portion 168. Specifically, in the example where the support frame 164 includes a first frame 165 and a second frame 166, the first frame 165 includes a first annular portion 167 and a plurality of receiving portions 169, which are distributed circumferentially along the first annular portion 167. One end of each receiving portion 169 is connected to the first annular portion 167, and the other end extends in an arc shape and is cantilevered. The structure of the first annular portion 167 is substantially the same as that of the first annular portion 167 in the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here. The main difference between the structure of the receiving portion 169 and that of the receiving portion 169 in the above embodiments is that a fifth boss 183 is formed at the cantilevered distal end of the receiving portion 169, and a fifth positioning hole 184 extending in a first direction is formed on the fifth boss 183.

[0126] The second frame 166 includes a first annular portion 167 and a plurality of receiving portions 169. The main difference between the second frame 166 and the first frame 165 is that the cantilevered distal end of the receiving portion 169 of the second frame 166 is formed with a sixth boss 185, and the end face of the sixth boss 185 is formed with a second positioning post 186 extending along a first direction.

[0127] By inserting the second positioning post 186 of the second frame 166 into the fifth positioning hole 184 of the first frame 165, the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 engage with each other, thereby forming a support frame 164. With the support frame 164 housed within the cavity 106, the first annular portion 167 of the first frame 165 of the support frame 164 is fitted onto the first mounting seat 104 of the first bottom 101b of the first housing 101, and the first annular portion 167 of the second frame 166 of the support frame 164 is fitted onto the second mounting seat 140 of the second bottom 102b of the second housing 102. The receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 abuts against the inner wall surface 107 of the cavity 106.

[0128] Furthermore, with the first frame 165 and the second frame 166 engaged, the fifth boss 183 and the sixth boss 185 face each other and form a reinforcing portion (also referred to as "second reinforcing portion 187" for easy distinction) of the support frame 164. With the support frame 164 housed within the cavity 106, the second reinforcing portion 187 and the first reinforcing portion 182 are alternately distributed circumferentially along the inner wall 107 of the cavity 106. Thus, the second reinforcing portion 187 prevents the first end 101a of the first housing 101 and the second end 102a of the second housing 102 from recessing inwards.

[0129] Compared to the support frame 164 with the second annular portion 168 described above, the support frame 164 of this embodiment has a simpler structure, which reduces the difficulty of processing and forming the support frame 164 (e.g., injection molding) and lowers costs. Furthermore, the support frame 164 is secured within the cavity 106 of the toy ball by the first annular portion 167. Since the second annular portion 168 is not formed, the receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 is not locked to the first shell 101 or the second shell 102 of the toy ball, thus reducing the difficulty of installing the support frame 164. Further, by forming a second reinforcing portion 187 in the receiving portion 169 of the support frame 164 abutting the inner wall 107 of the cavity 106, not only can the overall strength of the support frame 164 be maintained, but also the support strength of the support frame 164 on the first end 101a of the first shell 101 and the second end 102a of the second shell 102 can be maintained when the support frame 164 is received within the cavity 106 of the toy ball.

[0130] Furthermore, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the support frame 164 may also be an integrally formed component. In the case of integral formation, the support frame 164 also includes two first annular portions 167 located at both ends and a plurality of receiving portions 169 connecting the two first annular portions 167. Each receiving portion 169 is also formed with a second reinforcing portion 187.

[0131] In the above embodiment, although an example of the second housing 102 having a second mounting base 140 has been described, it is not limited to this. The second housing 102 may also be a smooth hemispherical housing without the second mounting base 140. In this case, the rope mounting portion 108 may also be formed in the first cover 131. Furthermore, the rope 109 may be directly mounted to the first housing 101 or the second housing 102. In this embodiment, for example, a rope mounting hole (not shown) may be formed on the first housing 101 or the second housing 102 as the rope mounting portion 108 to mount the rope 109.

[0132] In the above embodiment, although an example of the rope 109 being installed to the second cover 153 via the first connector 158 has been described, the embodiment is not limited to this. The second cover 153 may also omit the first connector 158 and instead have only a rope mounting hole. In this case, the rope 109 can pass through the rope mounting hole and be knotted to secure it to the second cover 153. Alternatively, even if the second cover 153 has a first connector 158, a rope 109 with a smaller diameter can be selected, and the rope 109 can be installed to the first connector 158 by knotting.

[0133] Furthermore, although the above embodiment illustrates an example of attaching one end of the rope 109 to a toy ball, it is not limited to this; the rope 109 may also be attached to both ends of the toy ball.

[0134] In the above embodiments, an example of a toy ball having a rope mounting part 108 has been described, but it is not limited to this. For example, when used as a juggling ball, it may not have a rope mounting part 108.

[0135] Although embodiments of the implementation have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the implementation, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ball toss characterized by, include: The first housing and the second housing can overlap each other along the first direction and be merged inside to form a cavity; A first mounting base is accommodated in the cavity, the first mounting base is formed in the first housing and extends from the first bottom of the first housing toward the second housing along the first direction; A second mounting base is accommodated in the cavity. The second mounting base is formed in the second housing and extends from the second bottom of the second housing toward the first housing in the first direction. When the first housing and the second housing are closed to each other, the first mounting base and the second mounting base are opposite to each other in the first direction and locked. A support frame, disposed within the cavity, supports the first housing and the second housing, the support frame comprising: Two first annular portions are respectively secured to one side of the first bottom and one side of the second bottom, with one first annular portion fitted around the outer periphery of the first mounting base and the other first annular portion fitted around the outer periphery of the second mounting base; Multiple receiving portions, each of which is connected to two of the first annular portions and extends from one side of the first bottom along the inner wall of the cavity to one side of the second bottom; Multiple first light-emitting elements are spaced apart in the cavity along the circumferential direction of the ends where the first housing and the second housing overlap each other, and each first light-emitting element is fixed to the support frame in such a way as to be accommodated in the receiving part; The control device is installed on the first mounting base and electrically connected to the first light-emitting element; The second cover, together with the first mounting base and the second mounting base, is locked together, and the second cover has a rope mounting portion for mounting an outwardly extending rope.

2. The boomerang of claim 1, wherein The first light-emitting element has a base and a plurality of first lamp beads disposed on the base; The base is fixed to the receiving part, and the first lamp bead is opposite to the inner wall surface of the cavity.

3. The boomerang of claim 2, wherein The base extends from one side of the first bottom along the inner wall surface to one side of the second bottom.

4. The slingshot of claim 1, wherein In the closed state, the plurality of receiving portions abut against the ends of the first housing and the second housing that are mutually closed on the inner side of the cavity.

5. The slingshot of claim 1, wherein The support frame further includes a second annular portion located between the two first annular portions along the first direction, and the second annular portion is locked together with the overlapping ends of the first housing and the second housing.

6. The boomerang of claim 5, wherein In the closed state, the first end of the first housing and the second end of the second housing abut against each other, and the second annular portion abuts against the first end and the second end on the inner side of the cavity.

7. The slingshot of claim 1, wherein The first mounting base and the first housing are integrally formed; The second mounting base and the second housing are integrally formed; One of the two first annular portions is engaged with the first mounting base, and the other is engaged with the second mounting base.

8. The boomerang of claim 1, wherein, The first mounting base defines a first mounting cavity within the cavity, and the first mounting base has a first mounting post formed on one side of the first mounting cavity; The ball throwing machine further comprises a first cover, the first cover covers the first mounting cavity, the first cover is formed with a second mounting column; The control device comprises a circuit board, the circuit board is mounted in the first mounting cavity, and in the state that the first cover covers the first mounting cavity, the second mounting column and the first mounting column together position and clamp the circuit board.

9. The boomerang of claim 7, wherein, The second mounting seat defines a second mounting cavity in the cavity; The second cover covers the second mounting cavity.

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