Toy water ball

Abstract

The invention provides a toy water polo which comprises a frame shell and a composite shell, the frame shell and the composite shell are both made of elastic soft materials, and the composite shell and the frame shell are enclosed to form a hollow sphere with a water storage cavity. Wherein the frame shell comprises a main body part, the main body part is in an arc shape and surrounds to form part of the side wall of the water storage cavity, and two openings communicated with the water storage cavity are formed in the two sides of the main body part respectively; the composite shell comprises a middle part and end parts arranged on two sides of the middle part, the middle part is connected with the frame shell, and the two end parts are respectively positioned at the positions of the two openings. And when the composite shell and the frame shell are stressed to deform, a gap is formed between the end part and the main body part, and the water storage cavity is communicated with the outside. According to the toy water polo, on the basis that the game function and experience feeling are met, the production procedures and cost are further reduced, and meanwhile the use safety is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water play toy technology, and in particular to a toy water ball. Background Technology

[0002] During the hot summer months, people often use water-based toys when playing in the water. Water balloon throwing is a popular game at water play areas. The player hit by the water balloon gets soaked as it breaks, and the opponent tries to dodge and retaliate in the same way. It's a common way to cool off in the summer.

[0003] There are two existing types of reusable water balloons: magnetic and non-magnetic. Magnetic water balloons consist of two shells with magnetic components, which together form a water-filled cavity. The shells attract each other to prevent easy separation; only when the water balloon hits the player will the shells separate under pressure, causing the water to splash out. Similarly, non-magnetic water balloons also consist of two hemispheres whose edges interlock to define a water-filled cavity. Upon impact and pressure, the water inside splashes out, soaking the player.

[0004] However, the existing toy water balloons have the following drawbacks: on the one hand, magnetic water balloons contain small magnets, and their processing is complex and costly; on the other hand, the majority of the audience for water balloon games are children, who will pull and bite the toy water balloons during the game. The existing water balloons are fragile and easily separate into small parts after being pulled and bitten, which is not only easy to damage, but also poses a safety risk of children accidentally swallowing them.

[0005] Therefore, how to design a toy water ball that can reduce production processes and costs while improving safety is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art, based on the premise that it meets the requirements of play and experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a toy water balloon that, while satisfying the functions and experience of the game, can reduce the production process and cost, improve the safety of use, and reduce safety hazards.

[0007] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A toy water balloon, characterized in that it includes a frame shell and a composite shell, both of which are made of a flexible soft material, and the composite shell and the frame shell together form a hollow sphere with a water storage cavity. The frame housing includes a main body, which is arc-shaped and surrounds a portion of the sidewall forming the water storage cavity. Two openings communicating with the water storage cavity are formed on each side of the main body. The composite shell includes a middle section and two ends located on both sides of the middle section. The middle section is connected to the frame shell, and the two ends are respectively located at the positions of the two openings. When no force is applied, the composite shell and the frame shell form a sphere under their own elastic force, the end caps the opening, and the water storage cavity is relatively closed. When the composite shell and the frame shell are deformed by force, a gap is formed between the end and the main body, and the water storage cavity is connected to the outside.

[0008] In one embodiment, the frame housing includes a shaping portion connected to the main body portion, the shaping portion being used to enhance the elasticity of the main body portion; when the composite housing and the frame housing are enclosed, the shaping portion is located in the middle position.

[0009] In one embodiment, an elastic buckle is provided on the inner sidewall of the middle portion. The elastic buckle is used to hold and limit the shaping portion, thereby realizing the connection between the composite shell and the frame shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the shaping part and the middle part are connected by a snap fastener structure, the snap fastener structure including a snap pin and a snap hole that engages with the snap pin; the snap pin is located on the middle part and the snap hole is located at a corresponding position on the shaping part, or the snap pin is located on the shaping part and the snap hole is located at a corresponding position on the middle part.

[0011] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the shaped part and the inner wall of the middle part are bonded and fixed by adhesive; or, the shaped part and the middle part are connected and fixed by heat fusion welding.

[0012] In one embodiment, a connection structure is provided between the frame housing and the composite housing. The connection structure includes a card holder and a card block that cooperates with the card holder. The card holder is disposed on the frame housing and the card block is disposed at a corresponding position in the middle, or the card holder is disposed on the middle and the card block is disposed at a corresponding position in the frame housing.

[0013] In one embodiment, the toy water balloon includes a strap that encloses the composite shell and the frame shell, the strap being made of an elastic material.

[0014] In one embodiment, the strap is disposed on the composite housing and the strap connects the two ends. When the composite housing and the frame housing are enclosed, the strap is wrapped around the outer wall of the main body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the middle part of the composite shell is bonded and fixed to the main body of the frame shell by adhesive; or, the middle part of the composite shell and the main body are connected and fixed by heat fusion welding.

[0016] In one embodiment, the main body is provided with a first reinforcing rib, which enhances the elasticity of the main body and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape; the end is provided with a second reinforcing rib, which enhances the elasticity of the end and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape.

[0017] In summary, the toy water balloon of the present invention can further reduce production processes and costs while improving safety, while satisfying the game function and experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toy water balloon of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the toy water balloon in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the frame shell and composite shell in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a planar sectional view of the frame shell and the composite shell enclosed in this embodiment; Figure 5 for Figure 3 The plan sectional view of the frame shell and the composite shell shown; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the deformation state of the toy water balloon under pressure in this embodiment; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a toy water balloon in one embodiment; Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of a toy water balloon. Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a toy water balloon from one embodiment. Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the frame housing according to another embodiment; Figure 11 An exploded view of a toy water balloon from another embodiment; Figure 12 for Figure 11 The plan sectional view of the frame shell and the composite shell shown; Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the frame shell and composite shell according to another embodiment; Figure 14 This is an exploded view of a toy water balloon in one embodiment; Figure 15 for Figure 14 The diagram shows the structure of a toy water balloon. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives achieved by the present invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships are also considered within the scope of the present invention without substantial alteration of the technical content.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] This invention provides a toy water balloon 10, designed to satisfy both gaming functionality and user experience while reducing production processes and costs, and improving safety during use. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the toy water balloon 10 includes a frame shell 100 and a composite shell 200. Both the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200 are made of a flexible, soft material, and the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 enclose a water-storing cavity 101 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 A hollow sphere (as shown).

[0023] Among them, such as Figure 2 or Figure 7 As shown, the frame housing 100 includes a main body 110, which is arc-shaped and surrounds a portion of the sidewall forming the water storage cavity 101. Two openings 111 communicating with the water storage cavity 101 are formed on both sides of the main body 110.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the composite housing 200 includes a middle part 210 and end parts 220 located on both sides of the middle part 210. The middle part 210 is connected to the frame housing 100, and after the composite housing 200 and the frame housing 100 are enclosed, the two end parts 220 are respectively located at the positions of the two openings 111.

[0025] During the game, when no force is applied, the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 are bound together by their own elastic force to form a sphere, with the end 220 covering the opening 111. The water storage cavity 101 is relatively closed and can be used to store water. When the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 are deformed by force, they no longer maintain their own shape, and a gap is formed between the end 220 and the main body 110 (i.e., the opening 111 is no longer closed by the end 220). The water storage cavity 101 is connected to the outside, and the water in the water storage cavity 101 will splash out from the gap.

[0026] The working principle of the toy water balloon 10 of the present invention will be explained below in conjunction with the above structure, with reference to... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown: In its initial state, the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 enclose a hollow sphere (e.g., Figure 4 As shown, the water storage cavity 101 is not yet filled with liquid; In use, firstly, the player presses the toy water balloon 10 into the water and applies pressure to deform it. At this point, the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 no longer maintain their original shapes, and the opening 111 opens to form a gap (such as...). Figure 6 As shown, water enters the water storage cavity 101. Then, the player releases the pressure on the toy water balloon 10, and the composite shell 200 and frame shell 100 return to their spherical shape under their own elastic force. The opening 111 is closed by the end 220, and the gap disappears, trapping the water inside the water storage cavity 101. In this way, water can be easily and quickly filled into the toy water balloon 10. Next, players throw water-filled toy water balloons 10 at other players. Upon impact, the water balloons 10 deform under pressure, opening 111 and creating a gap (as shown in the image). Figure 6As shown, water in the water storage cavity 101 splashes outwards under the action of inertia and pressure, thus wetting the player who is hit. Finally, the toy water balloon 10 falls, and the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 automatically reset themselves under the action of their own elastic force, that is, the toy water balloon 10 returns to its initial spherical state. This concludes the explanation of the working principle of the toy water balloon 10 of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that, in addition to fulfilling the basic game functions of "absorbing and storing water," "throwing," and "discharging water upon impact," the toy water balloon 10 of the present invention also has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: Firstly, the production process is simpler and the cost is lower. Compared with existing magnetic water balloons (refer to Chinese utility model patent CN217661508U), this toy water balloon 10 does not require a built-in magnet, reducing the complex process of installing the magnet onto the water balloon shell, and also reducing production and material costs; Secondly, the structure is stable and not easily broken, preventing the separation of small parts. Referring to existing patent documents such as CN222075869U, CN219897042U, and CN221061743U, the caps of these existing water balloons are small and connected only by a thin structure. When children pull on them during play, they are easily broken, causing small parts such as the cap to separate from the main body, posing a risk of accidental swallowing. In contrast, in the toy water balloon 10 of this invention, the two ends 220 are formed as a whole by the middle part 210, making the ends 220 less likely to be pulled apart. At the same time, the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 are both large in size, so even if they are pulled apart, no small parts will be produced, thus avoiding the risk of accidental swallowing by children and providing safety during play. Thirdly, it achieves self-resetting when no force is applied. Referring to existing patent documents such as CN220757973U, CN219290605U, and CN220899517U, these existing water balloons disintegrate into two interconnected hemispheres upon impact. These hemispheres, if not quickly collected, will spread out on the play surface, making them inconvenient to retrieve and clean. Furthermore, their large surface area, combined with the wetness of the play surface, increases the risk of slipping due to low friction if a player steps on them, posing a safety hazard. In contrast, this toy water balloon 10 does not disintegrate upon impact and can self-reset into a sphere under its own elastic force. This facilitates retrieval and cleaning, and prevents dirt from easily entering the water storage cavity 101. Additionally, the toy water balloon 10 occupies a small area on the play surface, making it less likely to be stepped on. Even if stepped on, the toy water balloon 10 will deform first, giving the player time to land and react, thus improving safety. Furthermore, the self-resetting feature makes the toy water balloon 10 more convenient to use. Specifically, referring to existing patent documents such as CN221061743U and CN220757973U, these existing water balloons deform after hitting a target and require external force to reset, which is inconvenient for players to use again. However, this toy water balloon 10 can automatically reset to its initial state after hitting a target; players only need to place it back into the water and apply pressure to use it again. Fourth, the water-spraying effect upon impact is superior. Referring to existing patent documents such as WO2025162170A1, CN221637332U, and CN223055090U, these existing water balloons have a single opening direction, resulting in limited gaps created during deformation under pressure. This makes it difficult for water to quickly splash out, leading to poor water-spraying efficiency and an insignificant wetting effect. Furthermore, because the water inside the balloon is difficult to overflow, the player experiences greater force upon being hit, resulting in noticeable pain. In contrast, this toy water balloon 10 has a superior water-spraying effect upon impact. Specifically, the gaps between the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200 are distributed across the entire outer surface of the toy water balloon 10. When a target is hit, regardless of where the force falls on the outer surface of the toy water balloon 10, the deformed toy water balloon 10 creates sufficiently large gaps, allowing the water in the water storage cavity 101 to splash fully outwards. This results in more efficient water-spraying and a more pronounced wetting effect, leading to a better gaming experience.

[0028] In the design of this invention, the enclosed splicing of the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200 is the basis for realizing the game function. There are various ways to connect the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200. Several connection methods will be listed and explained below.

[0029] Method 1: like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, a connecting structure 120 is provided between the frame housing 100 and the composite housing 200 to achieve enclosed splicing of the two. The connecting structure 120 includes a retainer 121 and a retaining block 122 that cooperates with the retainer 121. The retainer 121 is disposed on the frame housing 100, and the retaining block 122 is disposed at a corresponding position in the middle 210. Of course, in other embodiments, the positions of the retainer 121 and the retaining block 122 can be interchanged; that is, the retainer 121 can be disposed on the middle 210, and the retaining block 122 can be disposed at a corresponding position in the frame housing 100. Thus, the connecting structure 120 enables the frame housing 100 and the composite housing 200 to be enclosed and spliced, connecting the middle 210 of the composite housing 200 to the frame housing 100, with the two ends 220 respectively covering the positions of the two openings 111. It is understood that the connection structure 120 has a wide variety of styles and is existing technology known to those skilled in the art, so it will not be described in detail here. Readers can refer to existing technology on their own.

[0030] Method 2: like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the toy water balloon 10 includes a strap 300, which encloses the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100. The strap 300 is made of an elastic material. The strap 300 is used to limit the relative position of the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200, thereby connecting the middle part 210 to the frame shell 100. Understandably, the shape and number of the straps 300 can be changed as needed, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the straps 300 can be provided on the main body 100, and there are multiple straps 300, which are respectively connected to the middle part 210 of the composite shell 200. Similarly, the multiple straps 300 can also be connected to the composite shell 200 from different directions, such as connecting to the two ends 220 or crossing connections, etc. The principle is to achieve stable enclosure and splicing.

[0031] Method 3: In other embodiments, the composite housing 200 and the frame housing 100 can also be directly bonded (not shown). For example, the middle portion 210 of the composite housing 200 can be bonded and fixed to the main body portion 110 of the frame housing 100 using adhesive; or, the middle portion 210 and the main body portion 110 can be connected and fixed using a heat fusion welding process. The above connection methods are for reference only. They are all designed to achieve a stable enclosure and splicing of the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200. During production, the appropriate method can be selected according to actual needs.

[0032] Furthermore, to enable the frame housing 100 to better maintain its shape and enhance its elastic recovery capability after deformation, in this embodiment, as follows... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the frame shell 100 includes a shaping portion 130, which is connected to the main body portion 110, and forms a complete annular shape in the cross-section of the frame shell 110. The shaping portion 130 is used to enhance the elasticity of the main body portion 110 itself. When the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100 are enclosed, the shaping portion 130 is located at the center 210 (e.g., Figure 6 (As shown). Thus, with the addition of the shaping part 130, the frame shell 100 has stronger self-elasticity and its structure is more stable, able to resist greater pulling force and ensure that it is not damaged. In addition, after the enclosure is spliced, the middle part 210 and the shaping part 130 overlap each other, and the shaping part 130 can also provide more support for the composite shell 200.

[0033] Preferably, the molding part 130 and the main body part 110 can be manufactured using an integral molding process, which can further reduce the processing steps of installing the molding part 130 onto the main body part 110, improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

[0034] It is understandable that the size and number of the molding section 130 can be changed according to actual needs. For example, in order to reduce production materials and product weight, the size of the molding section 130 can be designed to be smaller, and the structure of the frame shell 100 can be as follows: Figure 9 As shown; for example, in order to increase elasticity while reducing material usage, the number of shaping parts 130 is set to multiple, and the structure of the frame shell 100 is as follows: Figure 10 As shown.

[0035] After the shaping part 130 is provided, the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200 can also be joined together by the shaping part 130. For example, in one embodiment, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, an elastic buckle 211 is provided on the inner side wall of the middle part 210. The elastic buckle 211 is used to hold and limit the shaping part 130, thereby realizing the connection between the composite shell 200 and the frame shell 100.

[0036] In another embodiment, such as Figure 13 As shown, the shaping part 130 and the middle part 210 are connected by a snap fastener structure 140, which includes a snap fastener 141 and a snap hole 142 that mates with the snap fastener 141. The snap fastener 141 is located on the middle part 210, and the snap hole 142 is located at a corresponding position on the shaping part 130. Similarly, in other embodiments, the snap fastener 141 may also be located on the shaping part 130, and the snap hole 142 may be located at a corresponding position on the middle part (not shown in the figure).

[0037] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the shaped portion 130 and the inner wall of the middle portion 210 are bonded together with adhesive (not shown); or, in other embodiments, the shaped portion 130 and the middle portion 210 are connected and fixed by heat fusion welding.

[0038] In another embodiment, the shaping portion 130 and the middle portion 210 do not need to be connected; they are fitted together by the aforementioned strap 300. Specifically, as shown... Figure 14 As shown, the strap 300 is disposed on the composite housing 200, and the strap 300 connects the two ends 220; after being assembled, the strap 300 is wrapped around the periphery of the main body 110, and its structure is as follows. Figure 15As shown. Thus, the strap 300 provides a limiting connection to one side of the two ends 220, while the other side of the two ends 220 is limited and connected by the original middle portion 210. This forms a complete ring in cross-section of the composite shell 200. When the frame shell 100 with the shaping portion 130 is enclosed by the composite shell 200, the composite shell 200 encloses the frame shell 100, achieving a seamless connection without the need for other structures or adhesives. Preferably, the strap 300 and the composite shell 200 are manufactured using an integral molding process.

[0039] To improve the self-resetting capability of the toy water balloon 10, in another embodiment, a first reinforcing rib 111 is provided on the main body 110. The first reinforcing rib 111 enhances the elasticity of the main body 110 and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape. Similarly, a second reinforcing rib 221 is provided on the end 220, which enhances the elasticity of the end 220 and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape. In this way, the frame shell 100 and the composite shell 200 can self-reset when not under force and are not easily aged or deformed after repeated use.

[0040] In summary, the toy water balloon 10 of the present invention can further reduce production processes and costs while improving safety, while satisfying the game function and experience.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A toy water balloon, characterized in that, It includes a frame shell and a composite shell, both of which are made of elastic soft material, and the composite shell and the frame shell are enclosed to form a hollow sphere with a water storage cavity. The frame housing includes a main body, which is arc-shaped and surrounds a portion of the sidewall forming the water storage cavity. Two openings communicating with the water storage cavity are formed on each side of the main body. The composite shell includes a middle section and two ends located on both sides of the middle section. The middle section is connected to the frame shell, and the two ends are respectively located at the positions of the two openings. When no force is applied, the composite shell and the frame shell form a sphere under their own elastic force, the end caps the opening, and the water storage cavity is relatively closed. When the composite shell and the frame shell are deformed by force, a gap is formed between the end and the main body, and the water storage cavity is connected to the outside.

2. The toy water balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame housing includes a shaping portion connected to the main body portion, the shaping portion being used to enhance the elasticity of the main body portion; when the composite housing and the frame housing are enclosed, the shaping portion is located in the middle position.

3. The toy water balloon according to claim 2, characterized in that, An elastic buckle is provided on the inner sidewall of the middle section. The elastic buckle is used to hold and limit the shaping part, thereby realizing the connection between the composite shell and the frame shell.

4. The toy water balloon according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shaping part and the middle part are connected by a snap fastener structure, which includes a snap fastener and a snap hole that engages with the snap fastener; the snap fastener is located on the middle part and the snap hole is located at a corresponding position on the shaping part, or the snap fastener is located on the shaping part and the snap hole is located at a corresponding position on the middle part.

5. The toy water balloon according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the shaped part and the inner wall of the middle part are bonded and fixed with adhesive; or, the shaped part and the middle part are connected and fixed by heat fusion welding.

6. The toy water balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connection structure is provided between the frame housing and the composite housing. The connection structure includes a card holder and a card block that cooperates with the card holder. The card holder is located on the frame housing and the card block is located at a corresponding position in the middle, or the card holder is located on the middle and the card block is located at a corresponding position in the frame housing.

7. The toy water balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toy water balloon includes a strap, which encloses the composite shell and the frame shell. The strap is made of an elastic material.

8. The toy water balloon according to claim 7, characterized in that, The strap is disposed on the composite housing and connects the two ends. When the composite housing and the frame housing are enclosed, the strap is wrapped around the outer wall of the main body.

9. The toy water balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that, The middle part of the composite shell is bonded and fixed to the main body of the frame shell by adhesive; or, the middle part of the composite shell and the main body are connected and fixed by heat fusion welding.

10. The toy water balloon according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a first reinforcing rib, which is used to enhance the elasticity of the main body and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape; the end is provided with a second reinforcing rib, which is used to enhance the elasticity of the end and its ability to maintain a predetermined shape.

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