Gyroscope fixing structure and gyroscope launching device

Abstract

The invention discloses a gyroscope fixing structure and a gyroscope launcher, the gyroscope fixing structure comprises a mounting seat, a locking mechanism and an operating mechanism, the mounting seat is provided with a mounting cavity, the mounting cavity is suitable for mounting a gyroscope therein, and the locking mechanism is suitable for locking the gyroscope to limit the gyroscope in the mounting cavity; the locking mechanism is suitable for unlocking the gyroscope so that the gyroscope can be separated from the mounting cavity, the operating mechanism can move to a first position and a second position, the operating mechanism is suitable for driving the locking mechanism to lock the gyroscope when moving to the first position, and the operating mechanism is suitable for driving the locking mechanism to unlock the gyroscope when moving to the second position. According to the technical scheme, the gyroscope can be fixed to the gyroscope fixing structure, the gyroscope is convenient to carry and store, and the risk that the gyroscope is lost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of toy technology, and in particular to a gyroscope fixing structure and a gyroscope launching device. Background Technology

[0002] Some spinning top toys consist of a main body and a spinning top. The main body and the spinning top are separate parts that need to be used together to play. Usually, the main body and the spinning top need to be carried separately. When there are multiple spinning tops, only one spinning top needs to be played with, while the other spinning tops are easily left lying around and can be lost. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a gyroscope fixing structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this application discloses a gyroscope fixing structure, the gyroscope fixing structure comprising:

[0005] The mounting base has a mounting cavity adapted for mounting a gyroscope therein; A locking mechanism, adapted to lock the gyroscope to confine it within the mounting cavity, and adapted to unlock the gyroscope to allow it to detach from the mounting cavity; and An operating mechanism is movable to a first position and a second position. The operating mechanism is adapted to lock the gyroscope by driving the locking mechanism when it is moved to the first position, and to unlock the gyroscope by driving the locking mechanism when it is moved to the second position.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism and the locking mechanism are separate components.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is adapted to be located on one side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity, and the second arm is adapted to be located on the other side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity. The first arm and the second arm are adapted to clamp the gyroscope to lock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism moves to the first position, and are adapted to release the gyroscope to unlock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism moves to the second position.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism is adapted to abut against the first arm when moved to the first position to push the first arm toward the second arm, and is adapted to avoid the first arm when moved to the second position so that the first arm moves away from the second arm and resets. And / or, the operating mechanism is adapted to abut against the second arm when moved to the first position to push the second arm toward the first arm, and is adapted to avoid the second arm when moved to the second position to reset the second arm away from the first arm.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism includes a first operating part and a second operating part, the first operating part and the second operating part being connected to move synchronously, the operating mechanism being adapted to abut against the first support arm through the first operating part, and adapted to abut against the second support arm through the second operating part.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, at least one of the first arm and the second arm is adapted to elastically deform when the operating mechanism moves to the first position, so as to be reset when the operating mechanism moves to the second position.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism is a one-piece molded part; And / or, the locking mechanism is a U-shaped structure.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first arm extends circumferentially along the gyroscope, and the second arm extends circumferentially along the gyroscope.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism is rotatably configured to be movable to the first position and the second position.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the gyroscope fixing structure includes a stop mechanism, which includes a locking protrusion, a first locking groove, and a second locking groove. The locking protrusion is disposed in one of the operating mechanism and the mounting base, and the first locking groove and the second locking groove are disposed in the other of the operating mechanism and the mounting base. The locking protrusion is adapted to engage with the first locking groove when the operating mechanism is rotated to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove when the operating mechanism is rotated to the second position.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the latch is adapted to elastically move when the operating mechanism rotates; And / or, the first slot and the second slot are adapted to elastically move when the operating mechanism rotates.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism is connected to the locking mechanism so that they can move synchronously.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the operating mechanism and the locking mechanism are integrally formed.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism includes a support member and claws disposed on the support member, wherein a plurality of claws are arranged alternately along the circumference of the mounting cavity to surround the gyroscope when the gyroscope is mounted in the mounting cavity; The operating mechanism is adapted to drive the support member to rotate when moving toward the first position, so that the pawl engages with the gyroscope to form a stop in the direction in which the gyroscope leaves the mounting cavity and lock the gyroscope. The operating mechanism is adapted to rotate the support member when moving toward the second position, so that the pawl disengages from the gyroscope to create clearance in the direction in which the gyroscope disengages from the mounting cavity and unlocks the gyroscope.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the mounting base is provided with a thrust stop, which is adapted to abut against the pawl when the operating mechanism moves to the first position to push the pawl toward the gyroscope, and is adapted to avoid the pawl when the operating mechanism moves to the second position so that the pawl moves away from the gyroscope and resets.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the support member is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the operating mechanism extends outward from the mounting cavity through the mounting base; And / or, the claw is adapted to extend along the direction of extension of the central axis of rotation of the gyroscope.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the gyroscope fixing structure includes a stop mechanism, which includes a locking protrusion, a first locking groove, and a second locking groove. The locking protrusion is disposed on one of the support member and the mounting base, and the first locking groove and the second locking groove are disposed on the other of the support member and the mounting base. The locking protrusion is adapted to engage with the first locking groove when the operating mechanism moves to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove when the operating mechanism moves to the second position.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the latch is adapted to elastically move when the support rotates; And / or, the first slot and the second slot are adapted to elastically move when the support rotates.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism and / or the operating mechanism are disposed on the mounting base.

[0024] The second aspect of this application discloses a gyroscope launching device, which includes the aforementioned gyroscope fixing structure.

[0025] The technical solution disclosed in this application provides a gyroscope fixing structure that allows the gyroscope to be fixed on it, making it convenient to carry and store the gyroscope and reducing the risk of losing the gyroscope.

[0026] Other advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a gyroscope launching device in some embodiments (the operating mechanism is in the second position); Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the gyroscope fixing structure of the gyroscope launching device shown; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of the gyroscope fixing structure shown; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the operating mechanism of the gyroscope fixing structure shown; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first operating section of the operating mechanism shown; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the gyroscope launching device shown; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the gyroscope launching device in some embodiments (structure and...) Figure 1 The difference is that the operating mechanism is in the first position. Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the gyroscope launching device in some embodiments (structure and...) Figure 7 (Same as above, the operating mechanism is in the second position). Figure 9 for Figure 7 and Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the gyroscope fixing structure of the gyroscope launching device shown (the operating mechanism is in the first position); Figure 10 for Figure 9 The diagram shows an exploded view of the gyroscope's fixed structure. Figure 11 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the gyroscope's fixed structure (operating mechanism in the first position); Figure 12 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the gyroscope's fixed structure (the operating mechanism is in the second position); Figure 13 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the locking mechanism and the engagement of the locking protrusion in the gyroscope fixing structure is shown; Figure 14 for Figure 13 An exploded view of the structure shown; Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the gyroscope launching device in some embodiments (structure and...) Figure 1 , Figure 7 different); Figure 16 for Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the gyroscope fixing structure of the gyroscope launching device shown (the operating mechanism is in the second position); Figure 17 for Figure 15 Another schematic diagram of the gyroscope fixing structure of the gyroscope launching device shown (the operating mechanism is in the second position); Figure 18 for Figure 16 The diagram shows an exploded view of the gyroscope's fixed structure. Figure 19 for Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing the combination of the operating mechanism and locking mechanism of the gyroscope fixing structure; Figure 20 for Figure 16 A partial schematic diagram of the mounting base for the gyroscope fixing structure.

[0028] Figure label: Gyroscope launching device 10, gyroscope fixing structure 11, mounting position 12, mounting base 100, mounting cavity 110, thrust part 120, locking mechanism 200, first support arm 210, second support arm 220, support member 230, pawl 240, operating mechanism 300, first operating part 310, second operating part 320, gear mechanism 400, pawl protrusion 410, first pawl groove 421, second pawl groove 422.

[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The first aspect of this application discloses a gyroscope fixing structure 11, which, in some embodiments, is combined with... Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the gyroscope fixing structure 11 includes a mounting base 100, a locking mechanism 200, and an operating mechanism 300. The mounting base 100 has a mounting cavity 110, which is suitable for mounting the gyroscope therein. The locking mechanism 200 is suitable for locking the gyroscope so that the gyroscope is confined to the mounting cavity 110, and the locking mechanism 200 is also suitable for unlocking the gyroscope so that the gyroscope can be detached from the mounting cavity 110. The operating mechanism 300 can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the operating mechanism 300 is moved to the first position, it is suitable for driving the locking mechanism 200 to lock the gyroscope, and when the operating mechanism 300 is moved to the second position, it is suitable for driving the locking mechanism 200 to unlock the gyroscope.

[0034] Specifically, the mounting base 100 has a mounting cavity 110, one end of which is open. The gyroscope can be installed into the mounting cavity 110 through the open end and can also be removed from it. When storage of the gyroscope is required, it can be installed into the mounting cavity 110. To prevent the gyroscope from accidentally detaching from the mounting cavity 110, this embodiment provides a locking mechanism 200. The locking mechanism 200 can be located in the mounting base 100 and has the functions of locking and unlocking the gyroscope. When the locking mechanism 200 locks the gyroscope, it confines the gyroscope to the mounting cavity 110, thus preventing it from accidentally detaching. When the locking mechanism 200 unlocks the gyroscope, it releases the restriction on the gyroscope, allowing the user to... The gyroscope can be removed. To facilitate switching between locking and unlocking the gyroscope using the locking mechanism 200, this embodiment includes an operating mechanism 300 that works in conjunction with the locking mechanism 200. The operating mechanism 300 can be mounted on the mounting base 100 and is operated by the user, allowing it to move to a first position and a second position. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, it activates the locking mechanism 200, causing it to lock the gyroscope. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, it activates the locking mechanism 200, causing it to unlock the gyroscope. Optionally, the operating mechanism 300 can be configured to reciprocate to switch between the first and second positions, which is more convenient for the user and helps simplify the structure.

[0035] Taking the application of the gyroscope fixing structure 11 to the gyroscope launching device 10 as an example, or in other words, the gyroscope launching device 10 includes the gyroscope fixing structure 11. The gyroscope launching device 10 has a position for placing the gyroscope, for example, the gyroscope launching device 10 has a mounting position 12. The gyroscope is mounted to the mounting position 12, and the gyroscope launching device 10 can launch the gyroscope from the mounting position 12 in a rotating state. It can be understood that the aforementioned mounting position 12 for launching the gyroscope is different from the gyroscope fixing structure 11. The mounting position 12 is used to temporarily fix the gyroscope so that the gyroscope launching device 10 can launch the gyroscope, while the gyroscope fixing structure 11 is used to lock the gyroscope when not playing with it, preventing the gyroscope from accidentally falling off and making it easy to carry the gyroscope. When multiple gyroscopes are present, such as two gyroscopes, one gyroscope can be used for play (this gyroscope is placed in the mounting position 12 to be launched), while the other gyroscope is fixed to the gyroscope fixing structure 11. This makes it convenient to carry two gyroscopes at the same time, and different gyroscopes can be used according to different play scenarios. The gyroscope that is not being played with is fixed to the gyroscope fixing structure 11 to avoid the gyroscope being lost due to random placement.

[0036] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6As shown, the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 are separate components, that is, the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 are manufactured separately. When assembling the gyroscope fixing structure 11, the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 cooperate with each other.

[0037] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 includes a first arm 210 and a second arm 220. The first arm 210 is adapted to be located on one side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity 110, and the second arm 220 is adapted to be located on the other side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity 110. The first arm 210 and the second arm 220 are adapted to clamp the gyroscope to lock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, and are adapted to release the gyroscope to unlock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position.

[0038] Specifically, there is a space between the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to accommodate the gyroscope, and an open end is formed between the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 that communicates with the aforementioned space. When the gyroscope is installed into the mounting cavity 110, it is simultaneously embedded between the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 through the open end. At this time, the first arm 210 is located on one side of the gyroscope, and the second arm 220 is located on the other side of the gyroscope. More specifically, the first arm 210 is located on one side of the gyroscope's central axis of rotation. The second arm 220 is located on the other side of the gyroscope's rotation axis. Thus, by moving the operating mechanism 300 to the first position, the operating mechanism 300 acts on the locking mechanism 200, causing the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 of the locking mechanism 200 to clamp the gyroscope, thereby locking the gyroscope. By moving the operating mechanism 300 to the second position, the operating mechanism 300 acts on the locking mechanism 200, causing the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 of the locking mechanism 200 to release the gyroscope, thereby unlocking the gyroscope and allowing it to be removed.

[0039] It is understandable that the gripping and releasing of the gyroscope by the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 can be achieved by the movement of at least one of the first arm 210 and the second arm 220.

[0040] For example, in some embodiments, combined Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the first arm 210 when it moves to the first position, so as to push the first arm 210 toward the second arm 220. In this way, the first arm 210 cooperates with the second arm 220 to clamp the gyroscope. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, it is adapted to avoid the first arm 210, so that the first arm 210 moves away from the second arm 220 and resets. In this way, the first arm 210 cooperates with the second arm 220 to release the gyroscope.

[0041] For example, in some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the second arm 220 when it moves to the first position, so as to push the second arm 220 toward the first arm 210. In this way, the second arm 220 cooperates with the first arm 210 to clamp the gyroscope. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, it is adapted to avoid the second arm 220 so that the second arm 220 moves away from the first arm 210 and resets. In this way, the second arm 220 cooperates with the first arm 210 to release the gyroscope.

[0042] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 when it moves to the first position, so as to push the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to move towards each other, thereby allowing the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to jointly hold the gyroscope. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, it is adapted to avoid the first arm 210 and the second arm 220, so that the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 move away from each other to reset, thereby allowing the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to jointly release the gyroscope. The abutment and avoidance between the operating mechanism 300 and the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 further facilitates the holding and releasing of the gyroscope.

[0043] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the operating mechanism 300 includes a first operating part 310 and a second operating part 320. The first operating part 310 and the second operating part 320 are connected to move synchronously. The operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the first support arm 210 through the first operating part 310 and is adapted to abut against the second support arm 220 through the second operating part 320.

[0044] The first operating part 310 and the second operating part 320 are separate components, meaning that the first operating part 310 and the second operating mechanism 300 are manufactured separately and then connected and fixed together by means such as screw connection, plug-in, or adhesive, so that they can move synchronously. The user can directly control the movement of the first operating part 310 to make the second operating part 320 move synchronously, or the user can directly control the movement of the second operating part 320 to make the first operating part 310 move synchronously. Thus, when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, the first operating part 310 abuts against the first support arm 210, and the second operating part 320 abuts against the second support arm 220. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, the first operating part 310 avoids the first support arm 210, and the second operating part 320 avoids the second support arm 220.

[0045] It is understood that the reset of the first arm 210 and / or the second arm 220 can be achieved under the action of elastic force, which can be provided by external components, such as springs. Specifically, taking the operating mechanism 300 abutting against the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 as an example, the operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 when it moves to the first position, so as to push the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to move towards each other. At this time, the spring cooperating with the first arm 210 deforms and generates a reaction force on the first arm 210, and the spring cooperating with the second arm 220 deforms and generates a reaction force on the second arm 220. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position to avoid the first arm 210 and the second arm 220, the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 reset under the action of their respective springs.

[0046] Of course, the elastic force can also come from the first arm 210 and / or the second arm 220 itself. That is, at least one of the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 is adapted to elastically deform when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, so as to be reset when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position.

[0047] Taking the operating mechanism 300 abutting against the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 as an example, the operating mechanism 300 is adapted to abut against the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 when it moves to the first position. The first arm 210 and the second arm 220 both deform and move closer to each other, and generate their own elastic force to resist deformation. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position to avoid the first arm 210 and the second arm 220, the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 reset under the action of their respective elastic forces. The reset by the elastic force generated by the first arm 210 and / or the second arm 220 helps to reduce the number of parts and reduce the structural complexity.

[0048] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 is a one-piece molded part. The locking mechanism 200 is integrally molded with the first arm 210 and the second arm 220, thus making it easier for the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 to generate a restoring elastic force when deformed. For example, the locking mechanism 200 is injection molded. Optionally, the locking mechanism 200 has a U-shaped structure, which facilitates cooperation with the gyroscope and prevents breakage when the first arm 210 and the second arm 220 deform.

[0049] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3As shown, the first arm 210 extends circumferentially along the gyroscope, and the second arm 220 extends circumferentially along the gyroscope. Thus, the first arm 210 can be located on one side of the gyroscope's rotation axis, and the second arm 220 can be located on the other side of the gyroscope's rotation axis. The first arm 210 and the second arm 220 are matched to fit the circumferential surface of the gyroscope, improving the clamping effect on the gyroscope.

[0050] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the operating mechanism 300 is rotatably configured to move to a first position and a second position. The operating mechanism 300 switches between the first position and the second position by means of rotation, which helps to simplify the structure. Of course, in some other embodiments, the operating mechanism 300 can also be configured to move linearly to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0051] Since the operating mechanism 300 is rotatable, in order to facilitate the cooperation between the first operating part 310 and the first support arm 210, and to facilitate the cooperation between the second operating part 320 and the second support arm 220, the first operating part 310 and the first support arm 210 abut against each other via inclined surfaces (i.e., at least one of the first operating part 310 and the first support arm 210 has an inclined surface for abutting against the other), and the second operating part 320 and the second support arm 220 abut against each other via inclined surfaces (i.e., at least one of the second operating part 320 and the second support arm 220 has an inclined surface for abutting against the other). The inclined surfaces can generate a component force on the first support arm 210 and / or the second support arm 220 that causes the first support arm 210 and the second support arm 220 to move closer to each other.

[0052] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the gyroscope fixing structure includes a gear mechanism 400, which includes a locking protrusion 410, a first locking groove 421, and a second locking groove 422. The locking protrusion 410 is disposed in one of the operating mechanism 300 and the mounting base 100, and the first locking groove 421 and the second locking groove 422 are disposed in the other of the operating mechanism 300 and the mounting base 100. The locking protrusion 410 is adapted to engage with the first locking groove 421 when the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove 422 when the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the second position.

[0053] To prevent the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally rotating from the first position to the second position, or vice versa, this embodiment employs a shift mechanism 400. The shift mechanism 400 includes a locking protrusion 410, a first locking groove 421, and a second locking groove 422. When the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the first position, the locking protrusion 410 engages with the first locking groove 421, and the two mutually constrain each other, thus preventing the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally rotating from the first position to the second position. When the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the second position, the locking protrusion 410 engages with the second locking groove 422, and the two mutually constrain each other, thus preventing the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally rotating from the second position to the first position. Furthermore, through the cooperation of the locking protrusion 410 with the first and second locking grooves 421 and 422, a tactile feedback is provided when the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the first or second position, allowing the user to easily recognize the correct position of the operating mechanism 300.

[0054] It is understandable that when the operating mechanism 300 rotates from the first position to the second position, the locking protrusion 410 needs to first disengage from the first slot 421 and then engage with the second slot 422, and when the operating mechanism 300 rotates from the second position to the first position, the locking protrusion 410 needs to first disengage from the second slot 422 and then engage with the first slot 421.

[0055] To facilitate the engagement of the protrusion 410 with the first slot 421 and the second slot 422, in some embodiments, the protrusion 410 is adapted to move elastically when the operating mechanism 300 rotates. The so-called elastic movement can be that the protrusion 410 itself undergoes elastic deformation to move, or the protrusion 410 cooperates with an external elastic element to move as a whole and cause the elastic element to deform elastically. In other words, elastic movement means that the protrusion 410 is subjected to elastic force when it moves.

[0056] Taking the elastic deformation of the latch 410 itself as an example, based on the force applied by the rotation of the operating mechanism 300, the latch 410 elastically deforms when it comes out of the first slot 421. When the operating mechanism 300 rotates to the second position, the latch 410 corresponds to the second slot 422. The latch 410 is inserted into the second slot 422 under its own elastic force. Similarly, the latch 410 comes out of the second slot 422 and is inserted into the first slot 421.

[0057] In addition to the elastic movement of the protrusion 410, in some other embodiments, the first slot 421 and the second slot 422 are adapted to elastically move when the operating mechanism 300 rotates. The elastic movement of the first slot 421 and the second slot 422 is similar to that of the protrusion 410, and will not be described again.

[0058] Besides being separate components, the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 can also be connected to move synchronously. That is, when the operating mechanism 300 moves, the locking mechanism 200 moves synchronously to lock and unlock the gyroscope. The connection between the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 can be achieved through bonding, screw connection, or plug-in connection. To simplify the structure and reduce the number of parts, the operating mechanism 300 and the locking mechanism 200 are integrally formed. (See also...) Figures 7 to 20 As shown.

[0059] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 7 to 20 As shown, the locking mechanism 200 includes a support member 230 and a claw 240 disposed on the support member 230. The multiple claws 240 are arranged alternately along the circumference of the mounting cavity 110 to surround the gyroscope when the gyroscope is mounted in the mounting cavity 110. The operating mechanism 300 is adapted to drive the support 230 to rotate when moving toward the first position, so that the pawl 240 is engaged with the gyroscope to form a stop in the direction in which the gyroscope is disengaged from the mounting cavity 110 and lock the gyroscope. The operating mechanism 300 is adapted to rotate the support 230 when moving toward the second position, so that the pawl 240 disengages from the gyroscope to create clearance in the direction in which the gyroscope disengages from the mounting cavity 110 and unlocks the gyroscope.

[0060] The support member 230 can be located outside the mounting cavity 110 to surround the mounting base 100, or it can be located inside the mounting cavity 110 (i.e., inside the mounting base 100). The support member 230 being located in the mounting cavity 110 helps to make the structure more compact. The following description will use the support member 230 being located in the mounting cavity 110 as an example. When the support member 230 is located in the mounting cavity 110, the operating mechanism 300 extends outward from the mounting cavity 110 through the mounting base 100 to facilitate user operation.

[0061] When the gyroscope is installed into the mounting cavity 110, it can be simultaneously inserted into the support member 230, or the support member 230 can be located at the bottom of the gyroscope in the mounting direction. At this time, multiple claws 240 surround the gyroscope. Multiple means two or more. By moving the operating mechanism 300 to the first position, the operating mechanism 300 drives the support member 230 to rotate, and the support member 230 drives the claws 240 to move accordingly, thereby locking the gyroscope and making it difficult for the gyroscope to detach from the mounting cavity 110. By moving the operating mechanism 300 to the second position, the operating mechanism 300 drives the support member 230 to rotate, and the support member 230 drives the claws 240 to move accordingly, thereby releasing the claws 240 from the gyroscope and unlocking the gyroscope, allowing the gyroscope to detach from the mounting cavity 110.

[0062] Optionally, the support 230 reciprocates to drive the pawl 240 to engage and disengage the gyroscope, which helps to simplify the structure.

[0063] When the gyroscope is installed into the mounting cavity 110, the pawl 240 avoids the gyroscope. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, the pawl 240 moves via the support member 230. The pawl 240 can either simply follow the support member 230 to engage with the corresponding part of the gyroscope, or it can engage with the corresponding part of the gyroscope through the following scheme. (Combined) Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 17 as well as Figure 20 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting base 100 is provided with a thrust portion 120, which is adapted to abut against the pawl 240 when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position to push the pawl 240 toward the gyroscope, and is adapted to avoid the pawl 240 when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position so that the pawl 240 moves away from the gyroscope and resets.

[0064] By providing a thrust stop 120, when the pawl 240 moves with the support member 230, the thrust stop 120 pushes the pawl 240 towards the gyroscope or avoids it, causing the pawl 240 to move away from the gyroscope. This reduces interference between the gyroscope and the pawl 240 when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity 110, and also improves the locking effect when locking the gyroscope. Optionally, the pawl 240 undergoes elastic deformation when it approaches the gyroscope, so that it can return to its original position under its own elastic force when the pawl 240 can avoid it.

[0065] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 13 and Figure 19 As shown, the pawl 240 is adapted to extend along the extension direction of the gyroscope's central axis of rotation, so as to move with the rotation of the support 230.

[0066] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 19 as well as Figure 20 As shown, the gyroscope fixing structure 11 includes a stop mechanism 400, which includes a locking protrusion 410, a first locking groove 421, and a second locking groove 422. The locking protrusion 410 is disposed in one of the support member 230 and the mounting base 100, and the first locking groove 421 and the second locking groove 422 are disposed in the other of the support member 230 and the mounting base 100. The locking protrusion 410 is adapted to engage with the first locking groove 421 when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove 422 when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position.

[0067] To prevent the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally moving from the first position to the second position, or from the second position to the first position, this embodiment provides a shift mechanism 400. The shift mechanism 400 includes a locking protrusion 410, a first locking groove 421, and a second locking groove 422. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position, the locking protrusion 410 engages with the first locking groove 421, and the locking protrusion 410 and the first locking groove 421 constrain each other. Since the support member 230 is connected to the operating mechanism 300, this prevents the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally moving from the first position to the second position. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, the locking protrusion 410 engages with the second locking groove 422, and the locking protrusion 410 and the second locking groove 422 constrain each other, thus preventing the operating mechanism 300 from accidentally moving from the second position to the first position. In addition, through the cooperation of the protrusion 410 with the first slot 421 and the second slot 422, when the operating mechanism 300 moves to the first position or the second position, a tactile prompt can be generated, making it easy for the user to know that the operating mechanism 300 has reached the correct position.

[0068] It is understandable that when the operating mechanism 300 moves from the first position to the second position, the locking protrusion 410 needs to first disengage from the first slot 421 and then engage with the second slot 422. When the operating mechanism 300 rotates from the second position to the first position, the locking protrusion 410 needs to first disengage from the second slot 422 and then engage with the first slot 421.

[0069] To facilitate the engagement of the protrusion 410 with the first slot 421 and the second slot 422, in some embodiments, the protrusion 410 is adapted to move elastically when the support member 230 rotates. The so-called elastic movement can be that the protrusion 410 itself undergoes elastic deformation to move, or the protrusion 410 cooperates with an external elastic member to move as a whole and cause the elastic member to deform elastically. In other words, the protrusion 410 is subjected to elastic force when it moves.

[0070] Taking the elastic deformation of the latch 410 itself as an example, based on the force applied by the movement of the operating mechanism 300, the latch 410 elastically deforms when it comes out of the first slot 421. When the operating mechanism 300 moves to the second position, the latch 410 corresponds to the second slot 422. The latch 410 is inserted into the second slot 422 under its own elastic force. Similarly, the latch 410 comes out of the second slot 422 and is inserted into the first slot 421.

[0071] In addition to the elastic movement of the protrusion 410, in some other embodiments, the first slot 421 and the second slot 422 are adapted to elastically move when the support 230 rotates. The elastic movement of the first slot 421 and the second slot 422 is similar to that of the protrusion 410, and will not be described again.

[0072] The second aspect of this application discloses a gyroscope launching device 10, which, in some embodiments, is combined with Figures 1 to 20 As shown, the gyroscope launching device 10 includes the aforementioned gyroscope fixing structure 11. The gyroscope launching device 10 and the gyroscope can be combined to form a gyroscope toy. The gyroscope fixing structure 11 includes a mounting base 100, a locking mechanism 200, and an operating mechanism 300. The mounting base 100 is provided with a mounting cavity 110, which is suitable for mounting the gyroscope therein. The locking mechanism 200 is suitable for locking the gyroscope so that the gyroscope is confined to the mounting cavity 110, and the locking mechanism 200 is also suitable for unlocking the gyroscope so that the gyroscope can be detached from the mounting cavity 110. The operating mechanism 300 can be moved to a first position and a second position. When the operating mechanism 300 is moved to the first position, it is suitable for driving the locking mechanism 200 to lock the gyroscope, and when the operating mechanism 300 is moved to the second position, it is suitable for driving the locking mechanism 200 to unlock the gyroscope.

[0073] It is understood that the gyroscope fixing structure 11 of the gyroscope launching device 10 in this embodiment adopts the technical solution of the above embodiment, and therefore has at least the beneficial effects brought by the technical solution of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0074] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0075] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gyroscope fixing structure, characterized in that, The gyroscope fixing structure includes: Mounting base (100), the mounting base (100) having a mounting cavity (110) adapted for mounting a gyroscope therein; A locking mechanism (200) adapted to lock the gyroscope to confine it within the mounting cavity (110), and the locking mechanism (200) adapted to unlock the gyroscope to allow it to disengage from the mounting cavity (110); and An operating mechanism (300) is movable to a first position and a second position. The operating mechanism (300) is adapted to drive the locking mechanism (200) to lock the gyroscope when it is moved to the first position, and the operating mechanism (300) is adapted to drive the locking mechanism (200) to unlock the gyroscope when it is moved to the second position.

2. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) and the locking mechanism (200) are separate components.

3. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) includes a first arm (210) and a second arm (220). The first arm (210) is adapted to be located on one side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity (110), and the second arm (220) is adapted to be located on the other side of the gyroscope when the gyroscope is installed in the mounting cavity (110). The first arm (210) and the second arm (220) are adapted to clamp the gyroscope to lock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the first position, and are adapted to release the gyroscope to unlock the gyroscope when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the second position.

4. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) is adapted to abut against the first arm (210) when it moves to the first position to push the first arm (210) toward the second arm (220), and is adapted to avoid the first arm (210) when it moves to the second position so that the first arm (210) moves away from the second arm (220) and resets. And / or, the operating mechanism (300) is adapted to abut against the second arm (220) when moved to the first position to push the second arm (220) toward the first arm (210), and is adapted to avoid the second arm (220) when moved to the second position to reset the second arm (220) away from the first arm (210).

5. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) includes a first operating part (310) and a second operating part (320), the first operating part (310) and the second operating part (320) being connected to move synchronously, the operating mechanism (300) being adapted to abut against the first support arm (210) through the first operating part (310), and adapted to abut against the second support arm (220) through the second operating part (320).

6. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the first arm (210) and the second arm (220) is adapted to elastically deform when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the first position, so as to be reset when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the second position.

7. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) is a one-piece molded part; And / or, the locking mechanism (200) is a U-shaped structure.

8. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first arm (210) extends circumferentially along the gyroscope, and the second arm (220) extends circumferentially along the gyroscope.

9. The gyroscope fixing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) is rotatably configured to move to the first position and the second position.

10. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The gyroscope fixing structure includes a stop mechanism (400), which includes a locking protrusion (410), a first locking groove (421), and a second locking groove (422). The locking protrusion (410) is disposed in one of the operating mechanism (300) and the mounting base (100), and the first locking groove (421) and the second locking groove (422) are disposed in the other of the operating mechanism (300) and the mounting base (100). The locking protrusion (410) is adapted to engage with the first locking groove (421) when the operating mechanism (300) rotates to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove (422) when the operating mechanism (300) rotates to the second position.

11. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cam (410) is adapted to move elastically when the operating mechanism (300) rotates; And / or, the first slot (421) and the second slot (422) are adapted to elastically move when the operating mechanism (300) rotates.

12. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) is connected to the locking mechanism (200) so that they can move synchronously.

13. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The operating mechanism (300) and the locking mechanism (200) are integrally formed.

14. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) includes a support (230) and a claw (240) disposed on the support (230). A plurality of the claws (240) are arranged alternately along the circumference of the mounting cavity (110) to surround the gyroscope when the gyroscope is mounted in the mounting cavity (110). The operating mechanism (300) is adapted to drive the support (230) to rotate when moving toward the first position, so that the pawl (240) engages with the gyroscope to form a stop in the direction in which the gyroscope leaves the mounting cavity (110) and lock the gyroscope. The operating mechanism (300) is adapted to rotate the support (230) when moving toward the second position, so that the pawl (240) disengages from the gyroscope to create clearance in the direction in which the gyroscope disengages from the mounting cavity (110) and unlocks the gyroscope.

15. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The mounting base (100) is provided with a thrust portion (120), which is adapted to abut against the claw (240) when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the first position to push the claw (240) toward the gyroscope, and is adapted to avoid the claw (240) when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the second position so that the claw (240) moves away from the gyroscope and resets.

16. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The support member (230) is disposed in the mounting cavity (110), and the operating mechanism (300) extends outward from the mounting cavity (110) through the mounting base (100); And / or, the claw (240) is adapted to extend along the extension direction of the central axis of rotation of the gyroscope.

17. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The gyroscope fixing structure includes a stop mechanism (400), which includes a locking protrusion (410), a first locking groove (421), and a second locking groove (422). The locking protrusion (410) is disposed in one of the support member (230) and the mounting base (100), and the first locking groove (421) and the second locking groove (422) are disposed in the other of the support member (230) and the mounting base (100). The locking protrusion (410) is adapted to engage with the first locking groove (421) when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the first position, and is adapted to engage with the second locking groove (422) when the operating mechanism (300) moves to the second position.

18. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The latch (410) is adapted to elastically move when the support (230) rotates; And / or, the first slot (421) and the second slot (422) are adapted to elastically move when the support (230) rotates.

19. The gyroscope fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (200) and / or the operating mechanism (300) are provided on the mounting base (100).

20. A gyroscope launching device, characterized in that, The gyroscope launching device includes the gyroscope fixing structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 19.

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