Ejection toy for children

The mechanical design of a wooden projectile toy with adjustable energy balls and movable targets addresses the issues of reduced dexterity and injury risk in electrically propelled toys, enhancing manual skills and social interaction.

CN223096132UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15YUNHE LEDIBAO TOYS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421979145.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing children's ejection toys are mostly electric drives, which reduces children's hands-on ability and poses a risk of shooting injuries.

Method used

The manually driven catapult mechanism is adopted, and the movable pull rod and articulated sleeve structure combines adjustable kinetic energy and multi-angle movable catapult cylinder to enhance children's hands-on ability and fun game.

Benefits of technology

Avoid the risk of shooting injuries caused by excessive kinetic energy, and enhance children's hands-on ability and game interaction.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ejection toy for children, which comprises a basin body and a rotating table positioned in the middle of the basin body, a plurality of target cards which are annularly distributed at equal intervals are mounted in the middle of the upper surface of the rotating table, a plurality of mounting ports which are annularly distributed at equal intervals are formed in the outer surface of the basin body in a penetrating manner, and ejection mechanisms are arranged in the mounting ports; the ejection mechanism comprises a hinge sleeve and a movable ball installed on the inner surface of the hinge sleeve in a rolling mode, the hinge sleeve is connected with the pot body, and an ejection cylinder is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the movable ball. Through the arranged ejection mechanism, the movable pull rod with the adjustable kinetic energy is used as a driving source, ejection injury hazards caused by too large kinetic energy are avoided, in addition, the arranged hinge sleeve and the movable ball are used for enabling an ejection cylinder to move at multiple angles, and the operational ability of children in the playing process is enhanced; the interestingness of the game can be improved by arranging the target cards with the movable positions, and the multiple ejection mechanisms which are annularly distributed at equal intervals are arranged, so that the requirement that multiple children play together can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of wooden toys, and particularly relates to a children's catapult toy. Background Art

[0002] Wooden toys refer to toys made of natural materials such as wood and bamboo or synthetic wood, which are non-toxic and odorless, beneficial to children's physical and mental health. Secondly, wooden toys are usually more durable and have the advantages of wear resistance and drop resistance. With their natural and environmentally friendly materials, diverse forms and functions, and unique role in educating children, wooden toys have become one of the favorite toys of children.

[0003] Among wooden toys, catapult toys are deeply loved by children. However, the existing catapult toys generally use electricity to achieve catapulting. On the one hand, it reduces children's hands-on ability during play, and on the other hand, it is easy to cause shooting hazards due to excessive kinetic energy. Therefore, a children's catapult toy is provided. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a children's catapult toy to solve the technical problems raised in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the specific technical solution of the utility model is as follows: A children's catapult toy includes a basin body and a rotating table located in the middle of the basin body. In the middle of the upper surface of the rotating table, a plurality of target plates are installed at equal intervals in a circular shape. A plurality of installation openings are penetrated through the outer surface of the basin body at equal intervals in a circular shape, and a catapult mechanism is arranged inside the installation openings. The catapult mechanism includes a hinge sleeve and a movable ball rollingly installed on the inner surface of the hinge sleeve. The hinge sleeve is connected to the basin body, and a catapult tube is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the movable ball.

[0006] Preferably, a riser tube is fixedly arranged at the top of the outer surface of the catapult tube. A wooden marble is arranged inside the riser tube. A marble-loading track is fixedly arranged at the top of the riser tube. The cross-section of the marble-loading track is designed in a semi-circular structure. An inclined panel for guiding the wooden marble is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the marble-loading track.

[0007] Preferably, a guiding sleeve is arranged on the inner surface of the catapult tube. A movable pull rod is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the guiding sleeve. The guiding sleeve and the catapult tube are elastically connected by a return spring. In the middle of one end of the movable pull rod, a push head is fixedly arranged, and in the middle of the other end of the movable pull rod, a pull ball is fixedly arranged. A handle is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer surface of the catapult tube.

[0008] Preferably, two chutes are respectively penetrated and opened on both sides of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder. A positioning collar is slidably arranged on the outer surface of the ejection cylinder at the position of the chutes. A blocking tooth is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the positioning collar at the position of each chute. The bottom end of the blocking tooth extends into the interior of the ejection cylinder. A threaded hole is opened in the interior of the positioning collar, and a threaded column is arranged in the threaded hole by means of thread engagement. The middle part of the outer end of the threaded column is fixedly provided with a knob.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate for supporting the rotating table is installed on the lower surface of the basin body at the position of the rotating table. The rotating table and the fixing plate are rotatably arranged through a second driving shaft. The second driving shaft is connected to the rotating table, and a first-stage gear is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the second driving shaft.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing frame is installed on the lower surface of the fixing plate. A first driving shaft is rotatably arranged inside the fixing frame. The middle part of the top end of the first driving shaft is fixedly installed with a second-stage gear. The second-stage gear is meshed with the first-stage gear. The bottom end of the first driving shaft is connected and assembled with the output end of the motor below.

[0011] One kind of children's ejection toy of the present utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. Through the ejection mechanism provided by the present utility model, using the movable pull rod with adjustable kinetic energy as the driving source, it avoids the shooting injury hazard caused by excessive kinetic energy. In addition, by means of the hinge sleeve and the movable ball provided, the ejection cylinder can move at multiple angles, enhancing the hands-on ability of children during the playing process.

[0013] 2. By setting a target board with a movable position, the present utility model can improve the fun of the game. And by setting multiple ejection mechanisms distributed at equal intervals in a ring shape, it can meet the needs of multiple children to play together, enhancing the interaction between children. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and thus should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is the enlarged view of the partial structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is the side view of the partial structure of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the planar structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of the positioning collar of the present utility model.

[0020] Explanation of the markings in the figure: 100, basin body; 200, rotating table; 201, target plate; 202, fixing plate; 203, secondary gear; 204, first drive shaft; 205, fixing frame; 206, motor; 207, second drive shaft; 208, primary gear; 300, ejection mechanism; 301, hinged sleeve; 302, movable ball; 303, ejection cylinder; 304, riser pipe; 305, handle; 306, movable pull rod; 307, positioning collar; 308, elastic addition rail; 309, inclined panel; 310, wooden ball; 311, push head; 312, guide sleeve; 313, return spring; 314, blocking teeth; 315, knob; 316, threaded column. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] In the following text, only some exemplary embodiments are simply described. As those skilled in the art can recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the present utility model. Therefore, the drawings and the description are considered to be exemplary in nature rather than restrictive.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "linkage", "fixation", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the embodiments of the present utility model. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the embodiments of the present utility model may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0026] To better understand the purpose, structure and function of the present utility model, the following further describes in detail a children's catapult toy of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] As Figures 1-5 shown, a children's catapult toy of the present utility model includes a basin body 100 and a rotating table 200 located in the middle of the basin body 100. The outer surface of the rotating table 200 is provided with a clearance fit with the inner surface of the basin body 100. In the middle of the upper surface of the rotating table 200, a plurality of target plates 201 are installed in an annular and equally spaced manner. In this device, a plurality of installation ports are formed through the outer surface of the basin body 100 in an annular and equally spaced manner, and a catapult mechanism 300 is arranged inside the installation ports. In the middle of the lower surface of the basin body 100, a plurality of supporting feet are fixedly arranged in an annular and equally spaced manner, and a rubber pad is arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the supporting feet.

[0028] Specifically, the ejection mechanism 300 includes a hinge sleeve 301 and a movable ball 302 rotatably mounted on the inner surface of the hinge sleeve 301. The hinge sleeve 301 is connected to the basin body 100. An ejection cylinder 303 is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the movable ball 302 and is used to swing synchronously with the movable ball 302. A riser 304 is fixedly arranged at the top of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder 303. A wooden ball 310 is arranged inside the riser 304. A ball-adding rail 308 is fixedly arranged at the top of the riser 304 and is used to add the wooden ball 310. The cross-section of the ball-adding rail 308 is designed in a semi-circular structure. The inner cavity of the ball-adding rail 308, the inner cavity of the riser 304, and the inner cavity of the ejection cylinder 303 are connected. A bevel panel 309 for guiding the wooden ball 310 is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the ball-adding rail 308. A guide sleeve 312 is arranged on the inner surface of the ejection cylinder 303. A movable pull rod 306 is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the guide sleeve 312. The guide sleeve 312 is elastically connected to the ejection cylinder 303 through a return spring 313. A push head 311 is fixedly arranged in the middle of one end of the movable pull rod 306, and a pulling ball is fixedly arranged in the middle of the other end of the movable pull rod 306. The push head 311 is made of rubber material. A handle 305 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder 303 to facilitate the support of the ejection cylinder 303.

[0029] Furthermore, two chutes are respectively formed through the two sides of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder 303. The chutes are formed at the position of the guide sleeve 312. A positioning collar 307 is slidably arranged on the outer surface of the ejection cylinder 303 at the position of the chutes. A blocking tooth 314 is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the positioning collar 307 at each chute position and is used to intercept the guide sleeve 312. The blocking tooth 314 slides on the inner surface of the chute. The bottom end of the blocking tooth 314 extends into the interior of the ejection cylinder 303 and can contact the guide sleeve 312. A threaded hole is formed inside the positioning collar 307, and a threaded post 316 is arranged in the threaded hole through thread engagement to fix the adjusted positioning collar 307. A knob 315 is fixedly arranged in the middle of the outer end of the threaded post 316.

[0030] Furthermore, a fixing plate 202 for supporting the rotating table 200 is installed on the lower surface of the basin body 100 at the position of the rotating table 200. The rotating table 200 is rotatably arranged with the fixing plate 202 through a second drive shaft 207. The second drive shaft 207 is connected to the rotating table 200. A first-stage gear 208 is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the second drive shaft 207. A fixing frame 205 is installed on the lower surface of the fixing plate 202. A first drive shaft 204 is rotatably arranged inside the fixing frame 205. A second-stage gear 203 is fixedly installed in the middle of the top end of the first drive shaft 204. The second-stage gear 203 is meshed with the first-stage gear 208. The bottom end of the first drive shaft 204 is connected and assembled with the output end of the lower motor 206. The motor 206 is installed on the fixing frame 205.

[0031] According to the above, the utility model, through the provision of the ejection mechanism 300, utilizes the movable pull rod 306 with adjustable kinetic energy as the driving source, thereby avoiding the hazard of shooting injuries caused by excessive kinetic energy. In addition, the provision of the hinged sleeve 301 and the movable ball 302 enables the ejection tube 303 to move at multiple angles, thereby enhancing the hands-on ability of children during play. The utility model, through the provision of the movable target card 201, can enhance the fun of the game, and by providing a plurality of ejection mechanisms 300 distributed in a ring shape with equal spacing, can satisfy the needs of multiple children playing together and enhance the interaction between children.

[0032] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A children's catapult toy, comprising a basin body (100) and a rotating table (200) located in the middle of the basin body (100), characterized in that: In the middle of the upper surface of the rotating table (200), a plurality of target plates (201) are installed in an annular and equally spaced manner. A plurality of installation openings are formed through the outer surface of the basin body (100) in an annular and equally spaced manner, and an ejection mechanism (300) is arranged inside the installation openings. The ejection mechanism (300) includes a hinge sleeve (301) and a movable ball (302) rotatably installed on the inner surface of the hinge sleeve (301). The hinge sleeve (301) is connected to the basin body (100), and an ejection cylinder (303) is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the movable ball (302).

2. The child's catapult toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the top of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder (303), a riser pipe (304) is fixedly arranged. A wooden marble (310) is arranged inside the riser pipe (304). At the top of the riser pipe (304), a marble-loading track (308) is fixedly arranged. The cross-section of the marble-loading track (308) is designed in a semi-circular structure. At the bottom of the inner surface of the marble-loading track (308), an inclined panel (309) for guiding the wooden marble (310) is arranged.

3. A children's catapult toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guiding sleeve (312) is arranged on the inner surface of the ejection cylinder (303). A movable pull rod (306) is fixedly arranged on the inner surface of the guiding sleeve (312). The guiding sleeve (312) is elastically connected to the ejection cylinder (303) through a return spring (313). In the middle of one end of the movable pull rod (306), a push head (311) is fixedly arranged, and in the middle of the other end of the movable pull rod (306), a pulling ball is fixedly arranged. A handle (305) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder (303).

4. A children's catapult toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: On both sides of the outer surface of the ejection cylinder (303), two chutes are respectively formed through. At the positions of the chutes on the outer surface of the ejection cylinder (303), a positioning collar (307) is slidably arranged. At the positions of the respective chutes on the inner surface of the positioning collar (307), blocking teeth (314) are fixedly arranged. The bottom ends of the blocking teeth (314) extend into the inside of the ejection cylinder (303). A threaded hole is formed inside the positioning collar (307), and a threaded column (316) is arranged in the threaded hole through thread engagement. In the middle of the outer end of the threaded column (316), a knob (315) is fixedly arranged.

5. A children's catapult toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the position of the rotating table (200) on the lower surface of the basin body (100), a fixing plate (202) for supporting the rotating table (200) is installed. The rotating table (200) is rotatably arranged with the fixing plate (202) through a second driving shaft (207). The second driving shaft (207) is connected to the rotating table (200), and a first-stage gear (208) is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the second driving shaft (207).

6. A children's catapult toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixing frame (205) is installed on the lower surface of the fixing plate (202). A first driving shaft (204) is rotatably arranged inside the fixing frame (205). A secondary gear (203) is fixedly installed in the middle of the top end of the first driving shaft (204). The secondary gear (203) is meshed with a primary gear (208). The bottom end of the first driving shaft (204) is connected and assembled with the output end of a lower motor (206).