Spiral track

By designing the support device and limiting structure in the spiral track, the problems of easy deformation and insufficient slope of the track in the prior art are solved, and the stability of the track and the smooth rolling of the ball are achieved.

CN222816254UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02梁志雄
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Application Number
CN202421560375.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing spiral track structure lacks a stable support limit structure, which leads to the track being easily deformed and insufficient slope, which affects the smooth rolling of the ball.

Method used

A spiral track is designed. By setting a spiral plate and a track fence in the support device, the adjacent lower track fence is located below the upper track fence, and the displacement of the spiral plate is avoided through the limit structure to ensure track stability and slope.

Benefits of technology

The track deformation is effectively avoided, the stability of the track in long-term use and the smooth rolling of the balls is ensured, and the problems of easy deformation and insufficient slope of the track in the prior art are solved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a spiral track which comprises a supporting device, spiral plates are connected to the top of the supporting device, the spiral plates are arranged in a downhill spiral shape from inside to outside or from outside to inside, track fences are fixedly connected to the edges of the two sides of each spiral plate, and in the adjacent spiral plates, the track fences are arranged in a staggered mode. The lower rail fence is located below the upper rail fence, and the lower rail fence is limited by the upper rail fence and used for preventing the lower spiral plate from crossing the upper spiral plate in the use process of the spiral rail. According to the utility model, the lower rail fence of each adjacent rail is positioned below the upper rail fence, so that the rails can be stably kept at enough inclination, the rails are prevented from being deformed, and the balls can be ensured to smoothly roll down after long-term use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of toys, in particular to a spiral track. Background Art

[0002] The most common toy ball track is a spiral track structure with grooves, such as Figure 5 As shown, the existing spiral track structure is mainly composed of a spiral plate 1 and track fences 2 on the edges of both sides of the spiral plate 1, but there is no stable supporting and limiting structure below and above the track fence. Long-term use can easily cause the track to deform, the track slope is insufficient, and even form an uphill trend, so that the ball cannot roll all the way down and cannot smoothly run out of the spiral track. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a spiral track to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A spiral track comprises a supporting device, the top of which is connected to a spiral plate, the spiral plate is arranged in a downward spiral shape from the inside to the outside or from the outside to the inside, and both side edges of the spiral plate are fixedly connected to track fences. In adjacent spiral plates, the lower track fence is located below the upper track fence, and the lower track fence is limited by the upper track fence to prevent the lower spiral plate from crossing over the upper spiral plate during use of the spiral track.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom end of the spiral plate is fixedly connected with a discharge track.

[0007] Preferably, the top end of the spiral plate is fixedly connected with a feed track.

[0008] Preferably, the spiral plate and the track fences on both sides thereof form a spiral track groove having a U-shaped cross-section and spiraling downward, wherein the width of the spiral track groove is ≥10 mm, and the depth of the spiral track groove is ≥9 mm.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0010] The device is reasonably designed. By making the rail fence under each adjacent rail be below the rail fence above, the rail can be stably maintained at a sufficient slope to prevent the rail from deforming. Long-term use can ensure that the balls can roll down smoothly.

[0011] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the utility model with the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation method of the utility model is given in detail by the following embodiments and their drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of a spiral track proposed in Example 1;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a spiral track proposed in Example 1;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of a spiral track proposed in Example 2;

[0016] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a spiral track proposed in Example 2;

[0017] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the existing spiral track structure.

[0018] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0019] 1. Spiral plate; 2. Track fence; 3. Discharge track; 4. Feed track; 5. First support plate; 6. Second support plate; 7. Third support plate; 8. Fourth support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The principles and features of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is described in more detail in the following paragraphs by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are all in a very simplified form and are not in precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clearly assist in explaining the purpose of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Embodiment 1

[0022] See also Figure 1-2 In the embodiment of the utility model,

[0023] A spiral track, comprising a supporting device, a spiral plate 1 is connected to the top of the supporting device, the spiral plate 1 is arranged in a downward spiral shape from the inside to the outside, and track fences 2 are fixedly connected to the edges of the spiral plate 1 on both sides. In adjacent spiral plates 1, the lower track fence 2 is located below the upper track fence 2, and the lower track fence 2 is limited by the upper track fence 2 to prevent the lower spiral plate 1 from crossing the upper spiral plate 1 during the use of the spiral track. The track fences 2 on the edges of the two sides of the spiral plate 1, at least one side of the track fence 2 is installed on the side of the spiral plate 1, rather than being installed and fixed on the top of the spiral plate 1, the outer bottom end of the spiral plate 1 is fixedly connected to a discharge track 3, and the central top end of the spiral plate 1 is fixedly connected to a feed track 4;

[0024] The supporting device includes a first supporting plate 5 and a second supporting plate 6. The upper side of the first supporting plate 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom side wall of the spiral plate 1 near the center, and the second supporting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom side wall of the spiral plate 1 near the periphery. The first supporting plate 5 and the second supporting plate 6 can simply and effectively form a stable support for the spiral plate 1 to ensure that the track does not deform for a long time.

[0025] The spiral plate 1 and the track fences 2 on both sides thereof form a spiral track groove with a U-shaped cross section and spiraling downward. The width of the spiral track groove is ≥10 mm, and the depth of the spiral track groove is ≥9 mm.

[0026] The working principle of the utility model is:

[0027] By placing the track fence 2 below each adjacent track in the spiral track at the bottom side of the upper track fence 2, the lower track fence 2 is limited by the upper track fence 2 to prevent the spiral plate 1 below from moving, thereby ensuring that the spiral plate 1 of the lower track will not move upward and affect the slope of the track. By forming an integrated three-dimensional spiral track, the track is guaranteed not to be deformed, and long-term use can ensure that the balls can roll down smoothly.

[0028] Embodiment 2

[0029] See also Figure 3-4 In the embodiment of the utility model,

[0030] A spiral track, comprising a supporting device, a spiral plate 1 is connected to the top of the supporting device, the spiral plate 1 is arranged in a downward spiral shape from the outside to the inside, and track fences 2 are fixedly connected to the edges of both sides of the spiral plate 1. In adjacent spiral plates 1, the lower track fence 2 is located below the upper track fence 2, and the lower track fence 2 is limited by the upper track fence 2 to prevent the lower spiral plate 1 from moving. A discharge track 3 is fixedly connected to the central bottom end of the spiral plate 1, and a feed track 4 is fixedly connected to the outer top end of the spiral plate 1;

[0031] The supporting device includes a third supporting plate 7 and a fourth supporting plate 8. The upper side of the third supporting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom side wall of the spiral plate 1 near the center, and the fourth supporting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom side wall of the spiral plate 1 near the periphery. The third supporting plate 7 and the fourth supporting plate 8 can simply and effectively form a stable support for the spiral plate 1 to ensure that the track does not deform for a long time.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and does not impose any form of limitation on the utility model. Any ordinary technician in the industry can smoothly implement the utility model as shown in the drawings of the specification and described above. However, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made by technicians familiar with the profession without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model using the technical content disclosed above are all equivalent embodiments of the utility model. At the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the utility model are still within the protection scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. A spiral track, characterized in that: The invention comprises a supporting device, wherein a spiral plate (1) is connected to the top of the supporting device, and the spiral plate (1) is arranged in a downward spiral shape from the inside to the outside or from the outside to the inside. Both side edges of the spiral plate (1) are fixedly connected to track fences (2). In adjacent spiral plates (1), the lower track fence (2) is located below the upper track fence (2), and the lower track fence (2) is limited by the upper track fence (2) to prevent the lower spiral plate (1) from crossing over the upper spiral plate (1) during the use of the spiral track.

2. A spiral track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the spiral plate (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge track (3).

3. A spiral track according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the spiral plate (1) is fixedly connected to a feeding track (4).

4. A spiral track according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spiral plate (1) and the track fences (2) on both sides thereof form a spiral track groove with a U-shaped cross section and spiraling downward. The width of the spiral track groove is ≥10 mm, and the depth of the spiral track groove is ≥9 mm.