Warhorse model

Abstract

The invention discloses a war horse model. The war horse model comprises a trunk part, at least one of the front leg part and the rear leg part can move in multiple dimensions relative to the trunk part; the neck is of a multi-joint structure, and the head is movably installed at the end of the neck. The cervical vertebra assembly is of a multi-joint structure and is installed on the neck part and the trunk part respectively, and a bristle component is installed in the extending direction of the cervical vertebra assembly and swings along with the cervical vertebra assembly. The linkage structure is rotationally installed in the trunk part and connected with the neck and the front chest component, the front chest component is located on the outer side of the trunk part, a space used for containing the front chest component is formed in the trunk part, a front chest armor component is arranged at the position close to the front chest component, and the physiological structure of the horse can be presented through mutual cooperation of all the components. Natural dynamic change is presented, so that the model is more real, and mechanical elements and animal simulation are perfectly combined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of toy model technology, specifically a warhorse model. Background Technology

[0002] Mecha models, as a unique category blending science fiction and military elements, differ significantly in design logic from humanoid or animal models. Mecha models often incorporate numerous decorative elements, such as armor plating-like outer structures. While these decorative elements enhance the model's visual impact and thematic immersion:

[0003] Besides humanoid mecha models, common designs often pair corresponding characters with mounts, usually using animals such as tigers, leopards, and horses as prototypes, and then blending them with mecha styles. However, the mechanized "mounts" are given a lot of mechanical armor, which seriously affects their flexibility of movement and causes many movements to be restricted or unable to be extended, losing their basic animal movements, such as bowing their heads to drink water, swaying their manes, and twisting their necks. In addition, current solutions expose large gaps in the torso when the neck turns, affecting aesthetics, and cannot achieve dynamic detail linkage, failing to highlight the physiological characteristics of the animal.

[0004] Specifically, mecha models often adopt a "shape-first" design approach, with their layout and structure not designed to accommodate or adapt to movement functions. When subjected to forceful twisting, the edges of the armor will physically interfere with other decorative parts, forcing a reduction in the rotation angle. Furthermore, the lack of reserved rotation clearance will cause friction and jamming with adjacent components during rotation, affecting not only the handling but also potentially leading to breakage of decorative parts due to long-term stress concentration. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a warhorse model to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A warhorse model, comprising;

[0008] torso;

[0009] At least one of the forelegs and hind legs can perform multi-dimensional movements relative to the torso;

[0010] The neck is a multi-jointed structure, with the head movably mounted at its end;

[0011] The cervical spine assembly is a multi-joint structure, which is installed on the neck and trunk to support the neck position, and has bristle components installed in its extension direction to swing with the cervical spine assembly.

[0012] The linkage structure is rotatably mounted within the torso and connected to the neck and anterior chest components. The anterior chest components are located on the outer side of the torso, and the torso has a space within it to accommodate the anterior chest components.

[0013] A front chest armor component is provided near the front chest component. The front chest armor component moves in accordance with the linkage structure and moves simultaneously with the front chest component, overlapping each other.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the linkage structure includes a first torso linkage component and a second torso linkage component that are rotatably connected to the torso. The first position of the first torso linkage component and the first position of the second torso linkage component are movably connected so that they rotate in opposite directions. The second position of the second torso linkage component is connected to a chest component, and the second position of the first torso linkage component is connected to the neck.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the first position of the first torso linkage component is provided with an inclined groove, and the first position of the second torso linkage component is provided with a guide post that cooperates with the inclined groove.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the first torso linkage component includes a first skeleton, and the first skeleton is detachably connected to a second skeleton; the neck is connected to the second skeleton, and the chest armor component is installed on the front side of the second skeleton.

[0017] In a further technical solution, a first limiting member is provided in the torso, a guide groove is provided on the first limiting member, the guide groove cooperates with a limiting block, and the limiting block is fixed on the first torso linkage member.

[0018] In a further technical solution, the first limiting member is installed on the torso through the second limiting member. The second limiting member has a limiting groove and a boss, which is placed in the limiting groove.

[0019] In a further technical solution, the neck includes a first internal neck component, at least one second internal neck component, and a third internal neck component;

[0020] One end of the first neck internal component is connected to the first torso linkage component, and the other end is provided with a first connecting part;

[0021] One end of the second neck inner member is provided with a first mounting position that mates with the first connecting part, and the other end is provided with a second connecting part;

[0022] One end of the third neck inner component is provided with a second mounting position that mates with the second connecting part, and the other end is provided with a third connecting part.

[0023] In a further technical solution, the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part are all spherical connecting parts.

[0024] A further technical solution involves providing several external neck armor components at intervals along the extension direction of the neck, with the external neck armor components being movably connected to the neck via a front neck connector.

[0025] In a further technical solution, the cervical spine assembly includes several cervical spine components, which are movably connected end-to-end and linked together by a support line. Several linked components are movably installed in the neck, extending between two adjacent cervical spine components and passing through the support line.

[0026] At least part of the cervical vertebrae are connected to the neck via a posterior cervical connector;

[0027] Each cervical vertebra is equipped with a bristle component, which moves in sync with the cervical vertebra.

[0028] In a further technical solution, the support line is inserted into the cervical spine component; or the support line and the cervical spine component are formed by secondary injection molding.

[0029] In a further technical solution, the torso includes a front section component, the rear end of which is movably connected to a middle section component, and the rear end of which is movably connected to a rear section component.

[0030] In a further technical solution, the mid-section member of the torso is connected to the rear section member of the torso via a connecting rod assembly and is located on both sides.

[0031] In a further technical solution, the linkage assembly includes a plurality of first telescopic linkages arranged at an angle. One end of each first telescopic linkage is rotatably connected to the mid-section member of the torso via a connector, and the other end is connected to the rear section member of the torso via a ball joint.

[0032] A further technical solution also includes an abdominal muscle component, which is made of a stretchable soft material. One end of the abdominal muscle component is connected to the mid-section of the torso, the middle part extends toward the rear section of the torso, and the other end is connected to the rear section of the torso.

[0033] In a further technical solution, the rear section of the torso includes an inner component and an outer component, which are rotatably connected. A relay component is provided on the inner component, which is rotatably connected to one end of a second telescopic link, and the other end of the second telescopic link is rotatably connected to the outer component.

[0034] In a further technical solution, the hind leg includes a thigh component, a lower leg component, and a hoof component;

[0035] A first leg connecting member is provided between the thigh component and the torso. The first position of the first leg connecting member is rotatably connected to the torso, so that the thigh component swings back and forth relative to the torso with the first leg connecting member. The second position of the first leg connecting member is rotatably connected to the thigh component, so that the thigh component swings outward relative to the torso.

[0036] The thigh component and the lower leg component are rotatably connected by a second leg connecting component;

[0037] The lower leg component and the hoof component are rotatably connected by a third leg connecting component.

[0038] In a further technical solution, the first position of the first leg connecting member is located below the second.

[0039] In a further technical solution, the first position of the third leg connecting member is rotatably connected to the lower leg member, so that the hoof member swings back and forth relative to the lower leg member following the third leg connecting member; the second position of the third leg connecting member is rotatably connected to the hoof member, so that the hoof member swings left and right relative to the lower leg member.

[0040] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0041] In this invention, the head, torso, neck, forelegs, and hind legs are all movable, which can create dynamic characteristics such as the mane swaying with the neck and torso when running. Furthermore, through the cooperation of various parts, the physiological structure of a horse can be presented, showing natural dynamic changes that make the model more realistic. It is a perfect combination of mechanical elements and animal simulation.

[0042] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 : Overall three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 : Overall planar structural diagram of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 3 : Three-dimensional structural diagram of the torso and neck of the present invention in their initial state.

[0046] Figure 4 : Cross-sectional structural diagram of the torso and neck in the initial state of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 5 : Three-dimensional structural diagram of the neck bending of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 : A cross-sectional view of the neck bending structure of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 7 : A diagram of the linkage structure of this invention.

[0050] Figure 8 : Structural diagram of the first trunk linkage component of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 9 : A diagram of the neck structure of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 10 : A cross-sectional view of the neck of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 11 : A cross-sectional view of the neck and a structural diagram of the cervical spine assembly of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 12 : Structural diagram of the cervical spine component of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 13 The hind leg disassembly structure of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0056] Figure 14 The hind leg disassembly structure of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0057] Figure 15A : Schematic diagram of the hind leg movement of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0058] Figure 15B : Schematic diagram of the hind leg movement of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0059] Figure 15C : Schematic diagram of the hind leg movement of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0060] Figure 15D : Schematic diagram of the hind leg movement of the present invention Figure 4 .

[0061] Figure 16 : Three-dimensional structural diagram of the torso of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 17 : Distribution diagram of the torso of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 18 : Disassembly diagrams of the front section and middle section of the torso of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 19 Disassembly diagrams of the mid-section and rear-section components of the torso of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 20 : Disassembly diagram of the rear section of the torso of the present invention.

[0066] Reference numerals: 11-First torso linkage component, 111-First skeleton, 112-Second skeleton, 12-Second torso linkage component, 13-Chest component, 14-Chest armor component, 151-Sloping groove, 152-Guide post, 161-First limiting component, 162-Guide groove, 163-Limiting block, 164-Second limiting component, 165-Limiting groove, 166-Boss, 17-Abdominal muscle component, 2-Neck, 21-First internal neck component, 22-Second internal neck component, 23-Third internal neck component, 24-First connecting part, 25-First mounting position, 26-Second connecting part, 27-Second mounting position, 28-Third connecting part, 291-External neck armor component, 292-Neck anterior connector, 293- Neck mechanism component, 3-cervical vertebrae assembly, 31-cervical vertebrae component, 32-support line, 33-connecting component, 34-rear neck connector, 35-mane component, 41-head, 42-tail, 5-trunk, 51-front trunk component, 52-middle trunk component, 53-rear trunk component, 531-internal component, 532-external component, 533-relay component, 534-second telescopic link, 54-linkage assembly, 541-first telescopic link, 542-rotating component, 543-spherical joint, 55-slide groove, 6-foreleg, 7-hind leg, 71-thigh component, 72-lower leg component, 73-hoof component, 74-first leg connecting component, 75-second leg connecting component, 76-third leg connecting component. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 1-20 ;

[0069] The warhorse model described in this invention aims to achieve a high degree of integration between mecha elements and animal physiological characteristics, fully presenting various animal postures and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Before describing the technical solution, the characteristics of the product are explained: The product shown in the figures of this application should have the main physiological characteristics of a horse, including the torso 5, forelegs 6, hind legs, neck 2, head 41, and tail 42, and clearly indicate the location of these characteristics. Therefore, this application does not emphasize the relative positional relationship of each part.

[0070] As a model, in addition to static aesthetics, it should also satisfy dynamic aesthetics. In order to meet the requirements of dynamic aesthetics (being able to perform most of the movements of a real horse without losing its visual appeal), the forelegs 6, hind legs, neck 2, and head 41 must all be able to move.

[0071] At least one of the front leg 6 and the hind leg can perform multi-dimensional movements relative to the torso 5, such as swinging back and forth, swinging laterally outward, and bending itself.

[0072] The neck 2 is a multi-jointed structure to mimic the flexibility of an animal's neck 2 movement without appearing stiff;

[0073] The mane is a prominent feature of horses and must be present in the model of this application. Moreover, the mane will rise and fall with the neck 2 as the horse walks or runs. In this embodiment, a cervical spine component 3 with the same multi-joint structure is installed on the neck 2 and the torso 5 to support the state of the neck 2, and a mane component 35 is installed in its extension direction to swing with the cervical spine component 3.

[0074] To enrich the mecha elements, a chest armor component 14 is provided below the neck 2. This chest armor component 14 can be used as a separate decorative piece or as part of the neck 2; no specific limitation is made here. Below the chest armor component 14 is a chest component 13, positioned roughly between the front legs of a horse. When the neck 2 rotates relative to the torso 5 to mimic an animal lowering its head to drink water, the chest armor component 14, not being a hanging piece, is too close to the chest component 13 to avoid it. A common practice is to have a storage compartment at the connection between the torso 5 and the neck 2, allowing the chest armor to retract when the neck 2 rotates. However, in this state, the storage space will be exposed, creating a strong sense of discontinuity in the entire model and appearing very abrupt. In order to solve the interference problem between the front chest armor component 14 and the front chest component 13 when the neck 2 moves relative to the torso 5, a linkage structure is rotatably installed in the torso 5 and connected to the neck 2 and the front chest component 13. The front chest component 13 is located on the outside of the torso 5, and the torso 5 has a space for accommodating the front chest component 13. The front chest armor component 14 is located near the front chest component 13. The front chest armor component 14 moves with the linkage structure and moves simultaneously with the front chest component 13, overlapping each other.

[0075] One embodiment of the linkage structure of the present invention is described below. Figures 3-7Specifically, the torso 5 includes a first torso linkage component 11 and a second torso linkage component 12 rotatably connected within it. The first torso linkage component 11 and the second torso linkage component 12 are respectively provided with a first position and a second position, which usually refer to the positions of the two ends of the component. However, in this embodiment, it is not limited to this and can be located at any position on either side of the rotation position. The first position of the first torso linkage component 11 is movably connected to the first position of the second torso linkage component 12 so that the two rotate in opposite directions. The second position of the second torso linkage component 12 is connected to a front chest component 13. The front chest component 13 is located on the outside of the torso 5, and the torso 5 has a space for accommodating the front chest component 13. In the initial state, the lower end of the front chest armor component 14 is offset from and close to the upper end of the front chest component 13. The front chest armor component 14 is installed on the neck 2 or on the first torso linkage component 11, preferably connected to the first torso linkage component 11, which can ensure synchronous movement with the front chest component 13.

[0076] The portion of the neck 2 placed inside the torso 5 is connected to the second position of the first torso linkage member 11. In other words, the neck 2 is provided with a connection fulcrum by the first torso linkage member 11. In this embodiment, the neck 2 is mainly mounted on the torso 5 by the first torso linkage member 11.

[0077] When mimicking an animal drinking water, neck 2 rotates downward relative to torso 5, as shown in the reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first torso linkage component 11 rotates clockwise, while the second torso linkage component 12 rotates counterclockwise. Preferably, the first torso linkage component 11 has a groove 151 at its first position, and the second torso linkage component 12 has a guide post 152 that cooperates with the groove 151 at its first position. The rotation of the first torso linkage component 11 causes the position of the groove 151 to change. The characteristics of the groove 151 are used to drag the guide post 152 to move, causing the second torso linkage component 12 to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0078] The front chest armor component 14 moves downward in sync with the neck 2, and its inner side gradually approaches the front side of the front chest component 13. At the same time, due to the counterclockwise rotation of the second torso linkage component 12, the front chest component 13 enters the space of the torso 5, so that the two overlap at least partially, forming a state where the front chest armor component 14 is in front and the front chest component 13 is behind. This prevents a large gap between the neck 2 and the torso 5 from affecting the aesthetics. In addition, the neck 2 also gains a greater downward rotation range to achieve the effect of imitating the action of bowing down to drink water.

[0079] It should be noted that, since the front chest armor component 14 and the front chest component 13 are not smooth plates, their surfaces have uneven parts. The main interference occurs at certain positions on the inner surface of the front chest armor component 14 and the outer surface of the front chest component 13. At the same time, the front chest component 13 is not a perfect arc shape, and its surface has a clearance position. By rotating relative to each other at the same time, the clearance position of the front chest component 13 is matched with the protrusion position of the front chest armor component 14 to achieve avoidance.

[0080] As can be seen from the above, the neck 2 is installed by the first torso linkage component 11. Under normal circumstances, the first torso linkage component 11 is connected to the torso 5 by only one pivot. However, the neck 2 in this embodiment is composed of many parts. If the neck 2 is relatively heavy, the friction of the pivot alone is not enough to support the normal state of the neck 2. In this embodiment, the resistance generated between the first torso linkage component 11 and the second torso linkage component 12 can support the weight of the neck 2 without any external force being applied.

[0081] To further regulate the movement of the neck 2 and prevent damage caused by excessive movement of the neck 2 due to contact with parts, this embodiment provides a first limiting member 161 in the torso 5. The first limiting member 161 is provided with a guide groove 162. The guide groove 162 is arc-shaped and adapts to the rotation trajectory of the neck 2. The guide groove 162 cooperates with a limiting block 163, which is fixed on the first torso linkage member 11. The stroke of the guide groove 162 is limited. When the limiting block 163 contacts the end of the guide groove 162, the neck 2 cannot move further down, thus limiting its range of motion.

[0082] Preferably, the first limiting member 161 is installed on the torso 5 through the second limiting member 164. The second limiting member 164 is provided with a limiting groove 165 and a boss 166 is provided and placed in the limiting groove 165.

[0083] One embodiment of the present invention relating to the first torso linkage member 11 is described below. Figure 7 and Figure 8 Specifically, it includes a first skeleton 111, a first position located on the first skeleton 111, a second skeleton 112 detachably connected to the first skeleton 111, a second position located on the second skeleton 112, a neck 2 connected to the second skeleton 112, and a chest armor component 14 installed on the front side of the second skeleton 112; more specifically, the end of the second skeleton 112 away from the first skeleton 111 is a free end, while the end closer to the first skeleton 111 is connected by a plug-in connection, that is, the neck 2 and the torso 5 can be separated as a whole, which is friendly to complex model assembly.

[0084] To more vividly demonstrate the movement process of the neck 2, highly reproduce the physiological activity trajectory of the multi-degree-of-freedom biological neck 2, and enhance the delicacy and realism of the movement performance, the neck 2 in this embodiment is a multi-joint structure. At the same time, a cervical spine component 3 is installed on the rear side of the neck 2 to support the multi-joint parts of the neck 2 to maintain its state. The other end of the cervical spine component 3 is slidably connected to the rear part of the torso 5 through a limiting groove 55, so that the cervical spine component 3 can extend or retract with the neck 2.

[0085] It should be noted that there is friction between the cervical spine component 3 and the slide 55, which will not be affected when no external force is applied. For example, when the neck 2 rotates relative to the torso 5, it will pull out the cervical spine component 3.

[0086] One embodiment of the present invention relating to the neck 2, see reference to Figures 9-11 Specifically, it includes a first neck internal member 21, at least one second neck internal member 22 and a third neck internal member 23, wherein the number of second neck internal members 22 is determined according to the actual situation, and there may be one or more, and the size is not limited.

[0087] One end of the first neck internal component 21 is connected to the first torso linkage component 11, and the other end is provided with a first connecting part 24; one end of the second neck internal component 22 is provided with a first mounting position 25 that cooperates with the first connecting part 24, and the other end is provided with a second connecting part 26; one end of the third neck internal component 23 is provided with a second mounting position 27 that cooperates with the second connecting part 26, and the other end is provided with a third connecting part 28, which is connected to the head 41;

[0088] Based on the above, the most common method is that the connecting part and the mounting position are two hinged positions, realizing a rotational connection in one direction. The animal's head-lowering drinking action has a sequence, with the position closer to the torso 5 moving first. That is, the first internal cervical component 21 rotates relative to the first torso linkage component 11, while the second internal cervical component 22 and the third internal cervical component 23 maintain their initial position relative to the first internal cervical component 21 under the pull of the cervical spine component 3 without the application of external force.

[0089] Then the middle section of the neck 2 begins to rotate, that is, the second cervical internal component 22 rotates relative to the first cervical internal component 21, and the cervical vertebrae 3 will also deform accordingly, while the third cervical internal component 23 maintains its initial position relative to the second cervical internal component 22 under the pull of the cervical vertebrae 3.

[0090] Then the upper part of the neck 2 begins to move, that is, the third internal cervical component 23 rotates relative to the second internal cervical component 22, and the cervical vertebrae 3 will also deform accordingly.

[0091] Finally, there is the head-lowering action, and the entire movement of neck 2 shows a gradually inward trajectory. This movement is not very large, but it can fully express the physiological state of the animal's movement. It is a perfect combination of mechanical elements and animal simulation.

[0092] Furthermore, as it closely resembles the physiological state of animals, the twisting motion of the neck 2 and head 41 is indispensable. Preferably, the first connecting part 24, the second connecting part 26 and the third connecting part 28 are all spherical connecting parts, and the first mounting position 25 and the second mounting position 27 are adapted and adjusted accordingly to realize the slight twisting motion of the neck 2 and the rotation of the head 41.

[0093] Preferably, along the extension direction of the neck 2, a plurality of external neck armor components 291 are provided at intervals on its front side. The external neck armor components 291 are movably connected to the neck 2 through the front neck connector 292. Except for the shape, the external neck armor components 291 are connected in a similar way to the internal neck components. They are linked with the internal neck components through the front neck connector 292. The front neck connector 292 can move slightly relative to the internal neck components so that the neck 2 does not move too stiffly. In addition, the external neck armor components 291 located near the torso 5 are connected to the first torso linkage component 11.

[0094] In addition, neck muscle components 293 are installed on both sides of the neck 2. The neck muscle components 293 are made of stretchable soft rubber material. The neck muscle components 293 on both sides restrict each other and limit the state of the neck 2. When the neck 2 moves, the neck muscle components 293 will also be stretched, presenting the texture of muscle stretching.

[0095] It should be noted that the embodiment only describes the structure. In the actual product, other armor accessories will be covered around the neck 2 to make the whole more complete, which will not be described in detail here.

[0096] One embodiment of the present invention relating to the cervical spine component 3 is described below. Figure 11 and Figure 12 Specifically, it includes several cervical vertebrae 31, which are movably connected end-to-end and linked together by support lines 32. Preferably, each cervical vertebrae 31 is connected by a spherical structure, more like an animal vertebra to achieve multi-dimensional swinging, or several cervical vertebrae 31 are integrally formed and made of soft rubber material. In addition, the support lines 32 can be deformable metal wires that can be bent and shaped, and there are two of them respectively set on both sides. Several connected components 33 are movably installed in the neck 2, and the connected components 33 extend between two adjacent cervical vertebrae 31.

[0097] In another embodiment, the support line 32 and the cervical spine component 31 are formed by secondary injection molding; more specifically, firstly, several cervical spine components 31 are integrally injection molded to form a basic skeleton, and the cervical spine components 31 have a high melting point. Then, the skeleton and the support line 32 are placed into a mold for secondary injection molding to form several connecting parts with a lower melting point. The several connecting parts are fixed one-to-one with the cervical spine components 31, and each connecting part wraps and fixes the support line 32.

[0098] Based on the above embodiments, the neck 2 includes a first internal neck component 21, a second internal neck component 22, and a third internal neck component 23. The connecting component 33 is respectively disposed on the three components and is passed through by the support line 32. Preferably, at least a portion of the cervical vertebrae component 31 is movably connected to the neck 2 through the rear neck connector 34. In addition, the mane is a symbol of a horse, so it must exist as a model. The mane extends from the head 41 to the neck 2 and then to the back. Every time the neck 2 moves, it will cause the mane to swing. Therefore, in this embodiment, a mane component 35 is installed on each cervical vertebrae component 31. Whenever the neck 2 moves, it will pull the cervical vertebrae component 31, causing the mane component 35 to swing with the cervical vertebrae component 31.

[0099] When adjusting the position of the neck 2, the head 41 is usually grasped and the neck 2 is pulled up and down. The multi-joint structure of the neck 2 will move from the position close to the head 41 towards the torso 5 in sequence. When the connecting component 33 moves, it will pull the support line 32. The cervical spine component 31 behind it follows the movement of the neck 2. At the same time, the mane component 35 follows the swing, making the overall movement process more natural.

[0100] In reality, the movements of a horse's torso can be divided into three segments: forequarters, midquarters, and hindquarters. To better reflect its physiological structure, refer to... Figures 16-20 In this embodiment of the invention, the torso 5 also adopts a multi-segment design, specifically including a front torso component 51. The rear end of the front torso component 51 is connected vertically to the middle torso component 52, and the rear end of the middle torso component 52 is connected to the rear torso component 53. The specific direction of movement includes at least an up-and-down swinging motion. When the horse is in motion, through the coordinated swinging of the three torso segments, this model can accurately reproduce the S-curve of the spine of the horse in various states such as trotting, gait, jumping, and bowing. The movements are natural and smooth, far exceeding traditional models with only joints and limbs. Moreover, the multi-segment structure distributes the burden of center of gravity adjustment. For example, when expressing the "raised hoof" posture, the middle and rear torso segments can be lowered appropriately to form a balance with the raised forequarters. Combined with the adjustable leg joints, the model can stand in a more stable and relaxed posture.

[0101] To present a more realistic appearance, an abdominal muscle component 17 is also included. The abdominal muscle component 17 is made of stretchable soft rubber material and is in sheet form, located on both sides of the mid-section member 52 and the rear section member 53 of the torso. It should be noted that the surface of the torso 5 is covered with armor, and the abdominal muscle component 17 is located inside the armor. The abdominal muscle component 17 can be seen through the gap between the armor. One end of the abdominal muscle component 17 is connected to the mid-section member 52 of the torso, the middle part extends towards the rear section member 53 of the torso, and the other end is connected to the rear section member 53 of the torso. The abdominal muscle component 17 can cover the gap between the mid-section member 52 and the rear section member 53 of the torso. In addition, when the two move relative to each other, the abdominal muscle component 17 will also be stretched, presenting the texture of muscle stretching.

[0102] In this embodiment of the invention, the rear part of the torso 5 has a larger range of motion than the front part, and can twist in addition to moving up and down. Therefore, simply setting a rotational connection structure cannot show the dynamics. For this reason, the middle part of the torso 52 and the rear part of the torso 53 are connected by a connecting rod assembly 54 and are set on both sides.

[0103] More specifically, the linkage assembly 54 includes a plurality of first telescopic linkages 541 arranged at an angle. One end of the first telescopic linkage 541 is rotatably connected to the mid-section member 52 of the torso through a rotating member 542. The rotating member 542 itself can rotate relative to the mid-section member, and the first telescopic linkage 541 can also rotate relative to the rotating member 542, so that the first telescopic linkage 541 can swing back and forth and swing outward and left and right relative to the mid-section member 52 of the torso. The other end of the first telescopic linkage 541 is connected to the rear section member 53 of the torso through a ball joint 543. Of course, the tail 42 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the rear section member 53 of the torso.

[0104] Initially, the first telescopic links 541 on both sides are in an extendable or retractable state, allowing for a margin of error for the rear section member 53 of the torso to swing left and right relative to the middle section member 52 of the torso. For example, if the rear section member 53 of the torso swings to the left relative to the middle section member 52 of the torso, then the first telescopic link 541 on the left side will compress and swing slightly outward.

[0105] The first telescopic link 541 on the right side is extended and swings slightly inward. The ball joint 543 can better adjust the position of the first telescopic link 541 relative to the mid-section member 52 of the torso, so as to realize the twisting of the rear section member 53 relative to the mid-section member 52 of the torso. When the rear section member 53 of the torso needs to tilt upward relative to the mid-section member 52 of the torso, the first telescopic link 541 on both sides is linked to the rotating part 542 to rotate upward relative to the mid-section member 52 of the torso, while extending the first telescopic link.

[0106] Traditional connection methods typically involve a ball joint structure between the mid-section member 52 and the rear section member 53 of the torso to enable multi-directional swinging. However, traditional ball joint structures suffer from high wear and poor durability, are easily affected by gravity and cannot maintain their current shape, and have a small range of motion, failing to exhibit the dynamic swinging posture they should have. The advantage of using the linkage assembly 54 is that, without the application of external force, the first telescopic linkages 541 on both sides will restrain each other to maintain their current state, and the swinging of the rear section member 53 of the torso can be made larger by the left and right swinging of the first telescopic linkage.

[0107] The rear section component 53 of the torso includes an inner component 531 and an outer component 532. The two are rotatably connected, meaning that the outer component 532 can rotate up and down relative to the inner component 531. A relay component 533 is provided on the inner component 531, preferably at the rotatable connection or at the location of the pivot. One end of the relay component 533 is rotatably connected to the second telescopic link 534, and the other end of the second telescopic link 534 is rotatably connected to the outer component 532. Of course, second telescopic rods are provided on both sides. When the outer component 532 rotates relative to the inner component 531, the second telescopic links 534 on both sides will be stretched, thus supporting the outer component 532.

[0108] Preferably, the ball joint 543 connected to the first telescopic link 541 is set on the relay component 533. Another advantage of the arrangement of the first telescopic link 541 and the second telescopic link 534 is to avoid central constraint, that is, it can swing off the center line with a larger range of motion.

[0109] One embodiment of the present invention relating to the hind leg 7, see reference to Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figures 15A-15D Specifically, it includes thigh component 71, lower leg component 72 and hoof component 73;

[0110] A first leg connecting member 74 is provided between the thigh component 71 and the torso 5. The first position of the first leg connecting member 74 is rotatably connected to the torso 5, so that the thigh component 71 swings back and forth relative to the torso 5 with the first leg connecting member 74. The second position of the first leg connecting member 74 is rotatably connected to the thigh component 71, so that the thigh component 71 swings outward relative to the torso 5. Preferably, the first position of the first leg connecting member 74 is below the second position.

[0111] The thigh component 71 and the lower leg component 72 are rotatably connected by a second leg connecting component 75;

[0112] The lower leg component 72 and the hoof component 73 are rotatably connected by a third leg connecting component 76. Preferably, the first position of the third leg connecting component 76 is rotatably connected to the lower leg component 72, so that the hoof component 73 follows the third leg connecting component 76 and swings back and forth relative to the lower leg component 72. The second position of the third leg connecting component 76 is rotatably connected to the hoof component 73, so that the hoof component 73 swings left and right relative to the lower leg component 72.

[0113] In addition to static aesthetics, dynamic aesthetics are also important for a model. For animals, dynamic aesthetics are more reflected in running. During running, various parts such as the legs, torso 5, neck 2, head 41, and mane will be mobilized. The neck 2 will have frequent up-and-down swinging movements relative to the torso 5, and because the neck 2 is a multi-joint structure, it will also have small fluctuations.

[0114] The head 41 will nod, the torso 5 will twist and undulate when encountering obstacles, the legs will adopt a running posture, bend to varying degrees, and if the stepping position is tilted, the hooves will also tilt slightly.

[0115] Therefore, in addition to the individual functions of each component, the torso 5, the first torso linkage component 11, the second torso linkage component 12, the front chest component 13, the front chest armor component 14, the neck 2 and the cervical spine component 3, the forelegs 6 and the hind legs belong to a large overall scheme, which work together to make more vivid movements.

[0116] For example, when creating a stop-motion animation of a running state, the neck 2 is in different positions relative to the torso 5. First, the relative positions of the front chest armor component 14 and the front chest component 13 will also be different. Second, the cervical spine component 3 will dynamically follow the neck 2 to extend or retract. At the same time, the slight joint misalignment of the neck 2 will be linked to the floating and misalignment of the mane. These movements are all based on the simultaneous movement of the neck 2 relative to the torso 5. In addition, the torso 5, the front legs 6 and the hind legs 7 have multi-angle adjustments, which can make different postures according to the scene, making them more vivid and expressive.

[0117] Although each frame only has minor changes, when viewed as a continuous animation, it presents natural dynamic changes, making the models more realistic and taking into account both mechanical elements and the physiological structure of animals.

[0118] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0119] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A warhorse model, characterized in that: include; Torso (5); The foreleg (6) and the hind leg, at least one of which can perform multi-dimensional movements relative to the torso (5); The neck (2) is a multi-jointed structure, with a head (41) movably mounted at its end; The cervical spine assembly (3) is a multi-joint structure, which is installed on the neck (2) and trunk (5) respectively to support the state of the neck (2), and has a bristle component (35) installed in its extension direction to swing with the cervical spine assembly (3). The linkage structure is rotatably installed in the torso (5) and connected to the neck (2) and the anterior chest member (13). The anterior chest member (13) is located on the outside of the torso (5), and the torso (5) has a space for accommodating the anterior chest member (13). A front chest armor component (14) is provided near the front chest component (13). The front chest armor component (14) moves in accordance with the linkage structure and moves simultaneously with the front chest component (13) in an overlapping manner.

2. The warhorse model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage structure includes a first torso linkage component (11) and a second torso linkage component (12) that are rotatably connected to the torso (5). The first position of the first torso linkage component (11) and the first position of the second torso linkage component (12) are movably connected to each other so that they rotate in opposite directions. The second position of the second torso linkage component (12) is connected to the chest component (13). The second position of the first torso linkage component (11) is connected to the neck (2).

3. A warhorse model according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first torso linkage component (11) has a sloping groove (151) at its first position, and the second torso linkage component (12) has a guide post (152) at its first position that cooperates with the sloping groove (151).

4. A warhorse model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The neck (2) includes a first internal neck member (21), at least one second internal neck member (22), and a third internal neck member (23); One end of the first neck internal component (21) is connected to the first torso linkage component (11), and the other end is provided with a first connecting part (24); The second neck inner member (22) has a first mounting position (25) at one end that mates with the first connecting part (24), and a second connecting part (26) at the other end; One end of the third neck inner member (23) is provided with a second mounting position (27) that cooperates with the second connecting part (26), and the other end is provided with a third connecting part (28).

5. A warhorse model according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting part (24), the second connecting part (26) and the third connecting part (28) are all spherical connecting parts.

6. A warhorse model according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cervical spine assembly (3) includes several cervical spine components (31), which are movably connected end to end and connected in series by a support line (32). Several connected components (33) are movably installed in the neck (2), which extend between two adjacent cervical spine components (31) and are passed through by the support line (32). At least part of the cervical vertebrae (31) are movably connected to the neck (2) via a posterior cervical connector (34); Each cervical vertebra (31) is equipped with a bristle component (35), which swings with the cervical vertebra (31).

7. A warhorse model according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support line (32) passes through the cervical vertebral component (31); Alternatively, the support line (32) and the cervical spine component (31) can be formed by secondary injection molding.

8. A warhorse model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The torso (5) includes a front section component (51), the rear end of which is movably connected to a middle section component (52), and the rear end of which is movably connected to a rear section component (53).

9. A warhorse model according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes an abdominal muscle component (17) made of a stretchable soft material. One end of the abdominal muscle component (17) is connected to the mid-thigh component (52), the middle part of which extends toward the rear-thigh component (53), and the other end is connected to the rear-thigh component (53).

10. A warhorse model according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mid-section member (52) of the torso is connected to the rear section member (53) of the torso by a connecting rod assembly (54) and is located on both sides.

11. A warhorse model according to claim 10, characterized in that: The linkage assembly (54) includes a plurality of first telescopic linkages (541) arranged at an angle. One end of the first telescopic linkage (541) is rotatably connected to the mid-section member (52) of the torso through a rotating member (542), and the other end is connected to the rear section member (53) of the torso through a ball joint (543).

12. A warhorse model according to claim 11, characterized in that: The rear section component (53) of the torso includes an inner component (531) and an outer component (532) outside the inner component (531). The two are rotatably connected. A relay component (533) is provided on the inner component (531). The relay component (533) is rotatably connected to one end of the second telescopic link (534), and the other end of the second telescopic link (534) is rotatably connected to the outer component (532).

13. A warhorse model according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hind leg includes a thigh component (71), a lower leg component (72), and a hoof component (73); A first leg connecting member (74) is provided between the thigh member (71) and the torso (5). The first position of the first leg connecting member (74) is rotatably connected to the torso (5), so that the thigh member (71) swings back and forth relative to the torso (5) with the first leg connecting member (74). The second position of the first leg connecting member (74) is rotatably connected to the thigh member (71), so that the thigh member (71) swings outward relative to the torso (5). The thigh component (71) and the lower leg component (72) are rotatably connected by a second leg connecting component (75); The lower leg component (72) and the hoof component (73) are rotatably connected by a third leg connecting component (76).

14. A warhorse model according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first position of the first leg connecting member (74) is below the second position.

15. A warhorse model according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first position of the third leg connecting member (76) is rotatably connected to the lower leg member (72), so that the hoof member (73) swings back and forth relative to the lower leg member (72) following the third leg connecting member (76). The second position of the third leg connecting member (76) is rotatably connected to the hoof member (73), so that the hoof member (73) swings left and right relative to the lower leg member (72).

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