Quick-release connection structure of track toy

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of toys, and particularly relates to a quick-release connecting structure of a track toy. The following technical scheme is adopted: adjacent track modules are detachably connected through a clamping protrusion and a clamping groove; the clamping protrusion comprises a clamping portion and a rotating ejection portion, the clamping groove comprises a clamping groove and a rotating matching groove, the rotating ejection portion is separated from the rotating matching groove when the rotating ejection portion rotates after the clamping protrusion and the clamping groove are inserted and matched; a rotating ejection protrusion is arranged in the rotating matching groove, and a rotating ejection groove is arranged on the rotating ejection portion. The beneficial effects are as follows: the rotating ejection portion and the rotating matching groove are separated from each other by being staggered, the track modules are rotated to achieve quick disassembly and assembly of the track modules, and the playability of the track toy is improved; the rotating ejection protrusion and the rotating ejection groove are matched and connected between the rotating matching groove and the rotating ejection portion, the stability of the connection is improved, and the two are further separated and disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of toy technology, and more particularly to a quick-release connection structure for a track toy. Background Technology

[0002] Track toys are highly playable toys, typically played in conjunction with toy cars. To enhance playability, track toys usually use track modules of different shapes for assembly and connection, allowing for various assembly methods to change the overall shape of the track. Currently, there are two main methods for connecting the various modules in track toys. One method uses screws or pins to fix two adjacent track modules together. This method suffers from overly complex disassembly and assembly processes, hindering quick disassembly and reassembly and affecting playability. The other method uses snap-fit ​​structures directly on the track modules for assembly and connection. This method requires considerable force to ensure a secure connection between the track modules during disassembly and assembly, making it difficult for younger players to operate and hindering quick disassembly and reassembly of the track modules. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a quick-release connection structure for track toys, specifically a connection structure for track toys that is easy to operate and can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a quick-release connection structure for a track toy, wherein the track toy is composed of several track modules connected end to end, and adjacent track modules are detachably connected by snap-fit ​​protrusions and snap-fit ​​grooves; the snap-fit ​​protrusion includes a snap-fit ​​part and a rotating ejection part, and the snap-fit ​​groove includes a snap-fit ​​slot and a rotating mating slot. After the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove are inserted and engaged, the snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​slot can be rotatably engaged and engaged, and the rotating ejection part is correspondingly engaged with the rotating mating slot, and the rotating ejection part is offset from the rotating mating slot when it rotates; the rotating ejection part is provided with an ejection slope, and the angle between the ejection slope and the end plane of the rotating ejection part is 20~25°.

[0005] Specifically, the rotating ejector is located on the outside of the snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the ejector ramp is located on the outer edge of the rotating ejector. When the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove are inserted and engaged, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion rotates, the ejector ramp of the rotating ejector will push the rotating ejector away from the rotating engagement groove and separate it. At this time, the snap-fit ​​part of the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove of the snap-fit ​​groove are disengaged from the snap-fit ​​relationship.

[0006] Specifically, the overall shape of the rotating ejector is a centrally symmetrical figure, and the ejector ramps are multiple and arranged in an equidistant circular array on the outside of the rotating ejector.

[0007] Specifically, the front end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part, and the inside of the snap-fit ​​groove of the snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part that engages with the first snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part are rotatably snap-fitted together.

[0008] Specifically, the first snap-fit ​​part includes a front snap-fit ​​part and an annular snap-fit ​​groove located behind the front snap-fit ​​part.

[0009] Specifically, the second snap-fit ​​part includes at least one snap-fit ​​piece, which extends downward and inward from the upper end of the snap-fit ​​groove. After the snap-fit ​​protrusion is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove, the end of the snap-fit ​​piece is engaged in the annular snap-fit ​​groove and abuts against the front snap-fit ​​part.

[0010] Specifically, a movable opening is provided on the inner sidewall of the snap-fit ​​groove at the location where the snap-fit ​​piece is set, and the snap-fit ​​piece can be stretched open and pass through the movable opening.

[0011] Specifically, there are multiple snap-fit ​​pieces arranged in a circular array within the snap-fit ​​slot.

[0012] Specifically, the radius of the snap-fit ​​part is 8~12mm, the projected length of the central axis of the ejector ramp is 2.5~3.5mm, and the end width of the rotating ejector part after removing the ejector ramp is 1.1~1.7mm.

[0013] Furthermore, a rotating ejection protrusion is provided inside the rotating mating groove, and a rotating ejection groove corresponding to the rotating ejection protrusion is provided on the rotating ejection part; the rotating ejection protrusion is arc-shaped and concentric with the snap-fit ​​groove; the rotating ejection protrusion is outwardly convex with a higher middle and lower ends.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the track modules are detachably connected by snap-fit ​​protrusions and snap-fit ​​grooves, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusions and snap-fit ​​grooves are fixed by snap-fit ​​parts and snap-fit ​​slots, and are also provided with rotating ejection parts and rotating mating slots for mating connection. By rotating the track module, the rotating ejection part and the rotating mating slot can be separated by offsetting each other, thereby realizing the quick disassembly and assembly of the track modules and improving the playability of the track toy; and the rotating mating slot and the rotating ejection part are also connected by rotating ejection protrusions and rotating ejection slots, which can improve the stability of the connection between the snap-fit ​​protrusions and snap-fit ​​grooves, and provide a rotation offset path for the rotating ejection part and the rotating mating slot to be rotated offset, further facilitating the separation and disassembly of the two. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the split-state structure of the two track modules in Example 1;

[0016] Appendix Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of track modules of different shapes in Example 1;

[0017] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the snap-fit ​​protrusion in Example 1;

[0018] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the snap-fit ​​groove in Example 1;

[0019] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure after the snap-fit ​​protrusion and snap-fit ​​groove are engaged in the snap-fit ​​process in Example 1;

[0020] Appendix Figure 6 This is a front view of the snap-fit ​​protrusion in Example 1;

[0021] Appendix Figure 7 For the appendix Figure 6 A cross-sectional view along the A-A' direction;

[0022] Appendix Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the snap-fit ​​protrusion and snap-fit ​​groove are rotated out of alignment in Example 1;

[0023] Appendix Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the snap-fit ​​protrusion in Example 2;

[0024] Appendix Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the snap-fit ​​groove in Example 2.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Snap-fit ​​protrusion, 11-Snap-fit ​​part, 12-Rotating ejection part, 13-First snap-fit ​​part, 131-Front-end snap-fit ​​part, 132-Annular snap-fit ​​groove, 14-Rotating ejection groove, 2-Snap-fit ​​groove, 21-Snap-fit ​​groove, 22-Rotating mating groove, 23-Second snap-fit ​​part, 231-Snap-fit ​​piece, 232-Modible opening, 24-Rotating ejection protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-8 A quick-release connection structure for a track toy is disclosed. The track toy consists of several track modules 10 connected end to end. Adjacent track modules 10 are detachably connected via snap-fit ​​protrusions 1 and snap-fit ​​grooves 2. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 includes a snap-fit ​​part 11 and a rotating ejection part 12. The snap-fit ​​groove 2 includes a snap-fit ​​slot 21 and a rotating engagement slot 22. After the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2 are inserted and engaged, the snap-fit ​​part 11 and the snap-fit ​​slot 21 can be rotatably engaged and engaged. The rotating ejection part 12 is engaged with the rotating engagement slot 22, and the rotating ejection part 12 is offset from the rotating engagement slot 22 when it rotates. The rotating ejection part 12 is provided with an ejection slope 121, and the angle between the ejection slope 121 and the end plane of the rotating ejection part 12 is 20~25°.

[0027] This embodiment of the track toy is a magnetic track toy. The track has a sliding groove 100, within which a magnetic sheet is placed. The sliding groove 100 accommodates a small car with magnetic wheels at the bottom. The track module 10 can be configured as a rectangular straight track, an arc-shaped curve, etc., to form tracks with different shapes such as straight, turning, uphill, and downhill sections. The shape of the track can be customized as needed, and this is not a key technology protected by this application and is not limited thereto. The purpose of this application is to protect the connection structure between the track modules 10. Specifically, the track modules 10 are detachably connected via snap-fit ​​protrusions 1 and snap-fit ​​grooves 2. Each track module 10 has snap-fit ​​protrusions 1 and snap-fit ​​grooves 2, and these protrusions 1 and grooves 2 are located at both ends of the track module 10 for connection with adjacent track modules 10. Specifically, after the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2 are connected, the snap-fit ​​portion 11 on the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 is snapped and fixed with the snap-fit ​​groove 21 of the snap-fit ​​groove 2. Correspondingly, the rotating ejector portion 12 of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 is engaged with the rotating engagement groove 22 of the snap-fit ​​groove 2. When it is necessary to separate the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2, it is only necessary to rotate the two track modules 10 relative to each other, so that the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2 rotate relative to each other. When the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2 rotate relative to each other, the rotating ejector portion 12 engages with the rotating engagement groove 22. The slots 22 are staggered and separated from each other, thereby causing the locking part 11 to disengage from the locking slot 21, thus realizing the rapid separation and disassembly of the two track modules 10; wherein, the rotating ejection part 12 is provided with an ejection slope 121. When the locking protrusion 1 and the locking groove 2 are inserted and engaged, and the locking protrusion 1 rotates, the ejection slope 121 of the rotating ejection part 12 facilitates the rotating ejection part 12 to be staggered and ejected from the rotating engagement slot 22. At this time, the locking part 11 of the locking protrusion 1 and the locking groove 21 of the locking groove 2 are disengaged from the locking relationship. Meanwhile, to ensure the stability of the connection between the rotating ejector and the rotating mating groove, and to facilitate their mutual misalignment, the included angle between the ejector ramp and the end plane of the rotating ejector needs to be limited, preferably set to 20~25°. The ejector ramp can be an arc-shaped surface (including outward convexity or inward concavity) or a plane. Therefore, the included angle between the ejector ramp and the end plane of the rotating ejector needs to be further defined as follows: this included angle is the angle between the line connecting the two ends of the central axis of the ejector ramp and the end plane of the rotating ejector. It should be noted that since the two track modules 10 need to rotate relative to each other during disassembly, the snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​part 11 of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 of the snap-fit ​​groove 2 is rotatable. That is, they are snap-fitted and fixed to each other in the axial direction, and they can rotate relative to each other around their central axis. Therefore, the overall shape of the snap-fit ​​part 11 and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 should be approximately cylindrical.

[0028] Among them, reference Figure 6The radius of the snap-fit ​​part is 8~12mm, the projection length of the central axis of the ejector ramp is 2.5~3.5mm, and the end width of the rotating ejector part after removing the ejector ramp is 1.1~1.7mm.

[0029] In order to facilitate the rotation of the locking protrusion 1 and the locking groove 2, the rotating ejector 12 is positioned on the outside of the locking protrusion 1. This allows for a longer lever arm in the rotational misalignment between the rotating ejector 12 and the rotating groove 22 when the two track modules 10 rotate relative to each other, thereby reducing the force required for rotation and making it easier for younger children to operate. An ejection ramp is located on the outer edge of the rotating ejector.

[0030] In order to ensure that the direction does not need to be confirmed when the snap-fit ​​protrusion 1 and the snap-fit ​​groove 2 are fixedly connected to the track module 10, or to ensure that the track module 10 can still snap-fit ​​when facing different directions, the overall shape of the rotating ejector 12 in this embodiment is a centrally symmetrical figure, and the ejector ramps 121 are multiple and are arranged in an equidistant circular array on the outside of the rotating ejector 12; preferably, the outer edge of the rotating ejector 12 is a square, and there are four ejector ramps 121 and they are arranged at the four corners of the rotating ejector 12.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, the engagement between the latching part 11 and the latching groove 21 adopts the following structure: a first latching part 13 is provided at the front end of the latching part 11 of the latching protrusion 1, and a second latching part 23 is provided inside the latching groove 21 of the latching groove 2 to engage with the first latching part 13. The first latching part 13 and the second latching part 23 are rotatably engaged. Specifically, the engagement structure between the first latching part 13 and the second latching part 23 is as follows: the first latching part 13 includes a front latching part 131 and an annular latching groove 132 located behind the front latching part 131; correspondingly, the second latching part 23 includes at least one latching piece 231, which extends downward and inward from the upper end of the latching groove 21. After the latching protrusion 1 is inserted into the latching groove 2, the end of the latching piece 231 is engaged in the annular latching groove 132 and abuts against the front latching part 131. Furthermore, a movable opening 232 is provided on the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 21 at the location where the snap-fit ​​piece 231 is set. The snap-fit ​​piece 231 can be opened and pass through the movable opening 232. This allows the snap-fit ​​piece 231 to be pushed out by the front snap-fit ​​part 131 into the movable opening when the rotating ejector part 12 and the rotating mating groove 22 are misaligned, preventing the snap-fit ​​piece 231 from being squeezed against the front snap-fit ​​part 131 and increasing friction, thus facilitating the assembly of the two track modules 10. Specifically, multiple snap-fit ​​pieces 231 are arranged in a circumferential array within the snap-fit ​​groove 21 to achieve a good snap-fit ​​fixing effect.

[0032] Example 2, refer to Figure 9-10Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment adds a rotating ejection protrusion 24 within the rotating mating groove 22, and a rotating ejection groove 14 corresponding to the rotating ejection protrusion 24 on the rotating ejection part 12. The rotating ejection part 12 and the rotating mating groove 22 are connected by the protrusion and groove. This improves the connection stability of the locking protrusion 1 and locking groove 2 at the rotating ejection part 12 and the rotating mating groove 22 after the track modules are assembled. Furthermore, it restricts the rotation path of the rotating ejection part 12 and the rotating mating groove 22 when the two track modules rotate relative to each other, facilitating the rotational offset of the rotating ejection part 12 and the rotating mating groove 22, and further reducing the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the locking protrusion 1 and the locking groove 2.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotating ejection protrusion 24 is arc-shaped and concentric with the snap-fit ​​groove 21. The rotating ejection protrusion 24 is outwardly convex with a higher middle and lower ends. In order to facilitate the rotation of the rotating ejection protrusion 24 and the rotating ejection groove 14, the edges of the rotating ejection protrusion 24 are rounded, and the edges of the rotating ejection protrusion 24 are also rounded.

[0034] Of course, the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of application of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes made to the principle of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick release connection structure of a track toy, the track toy being composed of a plurality of track modules connected end to end, characterized in that: The adjacent track modules are detachably connected through the clamping protrusion and the clamping groove; the clamping protrusion comprises a clamping part and a rotating ejection part, the clamping groove comprises a clamping groove and a rotating matching groove, the clamping protrusion and the clamping groove are inserted and matched, the clamping part is rotatably matched with the clamping groove, the rotating ejection part is correspondingly matched with the rotating matching groove, and the rotating ejection part is separated from the rotating matching groove when the rotating ejection part rotates; the rotating ejection part is provided with an ejection inclined surface, and the included angle between the ejection inclined surface and the end plane of the rotating ejection part is 20-25°; the rotating ejection part is arranged on the outer side of the clamping protrusion, the ejection inclined surface is arranged on the outer side edge of the rotating ejection part, the clamping protrusion and the clamping groove are inserted and matched, and when the clamping protrusion rotates, the ejection inclined surface of the rotating ejection part ejects and separates the rotating ejection part from the rotating matching groove, at this time, the clamping part of the clamping protrusion is separated from the clamping relationship of the clamping groove; the overall shape of the rotating ejection part is a central symmetric figure, the ejection inclined surface is a plurality of equidistant circumferential arrays arranged on the outer side of the rotating ejection part; the front end of the clamping part of the clamping protrusion is provided with a first clamping part, the inside of the clamping groove of the clamping groove is provided with a second clamping part matched with the first clamping part, and the first clamping part and the second clamping part are rotatably matched; the first clamping part comprises a front end clamping part and an annular clamping groove located behind the front end clamping part; the second clamping part comprises at least one clamping piece, the clamping piece is inclinedly extended downward and inward from the upper end of the clamping groove, and the tail end of the clamping piece is clamped into the annular clamping groove and abuts against the front end clamping part after the clamping protrusion is inserted into the clamping groove.

2. The quick release connection structure of a track toy according to claim 1, wherein: An active opening is arranged on the inner side wall of the clamping groove at the position of the clamping piece, and the clamping piece can be opened and passed through the active opening.

3. The quick release connection structure of a track toy according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping piece is a plurality of circumferential arrays arranged in the clamping groove.

4. The quick release connection structure of a track toy according to claim 1, wherein: The radius of the clamping part is 8-12 mm, the projection length of the central axis of the ejection inclined surface is 2.5-3.5 mm, and the width of the end part of the rotating ejection part after removing the ejection inclined surface is 1.1-1.7 mm.

5. The quick release connection structure of a track toy according to claim 1, wherein: The rotating ejection protrusion is arranged in the rotating matching groove, and the rotating ejection groove corresponding to the rotating ejection protrusion is arranged on the rotating ejection part; the rotating ejection protrusion is in an arc shape and has the same center as the clamping groove, and the rotating ejection protrusion is in an outward convex shape with the middle part being higher and the two ends being lower.

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