Ball pusher and tabletop marble toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ball pushing device and a tabletop marble toy. The ball pushing device comprises a shell, walking wheels, correction wheels and a pushing shell. A first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism are arranged in the shell, a walking wheel is rotatably arranged on the shell and is in transmission fit with the first driving mechanism, the first driving mechanism can drive the walking wheel to rotate, and correcting wheels are arranged on the shell and located on the two sides of the walking wheel. The pushing shell is movably connected to the shell, the pushing shell is in transmission fit with the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the pushing shell to stretch out of or retract into the shell. The first driving mechanism is arranged in the ball pushing device and can drive the ball pushing device to move automatically, a driving mechanism does not need to be arranged on a table, and the overall structure of the table top marble toy is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of toys, in particular to a ball pusher and a desktop pinball toy. Background Art

[0002] A related art provides a tabletop pinball toy comprising a tabletop and multiple ball pushers. Multiple ball slots are provided along the edge of the tabletop. Each ball pusher is movably mounted on the tabletop and can translate along the edge of its corresponding ball slot to push a ball and block it, preventing it from rolling into the slot behind. Each pusher can be controlled by a remote control to perform translation and pushing actions.

[0003] In the related art, the ball pusher does not move automatically, requiring a drive mechanism to be installed on the table. This drive mechanism drives the ball pusher to translate along the edge of the ball slot. The drive mechanism may include a motor, a drive belt, and two steering wheels, which are spaced apart and are fitted with a drive belt. The motor is connected to one of the steering wheels, and the ball pusher is connected to the drive belt. The motor must be controlled to rotate in order to drive the drive belt and move the ball pusher. The entire drive mechanism is complex and occupies a large amount of space, hindering the design of other components on the table.

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve one of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a ball pusher and a desktop pinball toy.

[0006] This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a ball pusher, comprising:

[0008] a housing, wherein a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism are disposed within the housing;

[0009] A running wheel, the running wheel being rotatably disposed on the housing, the running wheel being in transmission cooperation with the first driving mechanism, and the first driving mechanism being capable of driving the running wheel to rotate;

[0010] Correction wheels, which are arranged on the housing and located on both sides of the running wheel;

[0011] The ejection shell is movably connected to the shell, and the ejection shell is in transmission cooperation with the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the ejection shell to extend or retract into the shell.

[0012] Optionally, the outer diameter of the correction wheel is smaller than the outer diameter of the travel wheel, and the travel wheel and the correction wheel are staggered in the thickness direction of the shell.

[0013] Optionally, the first driving mechanism includes a first motor and a first gear train, and the first motor and the first gear train are both disposed in the housing;

[0014] The first motor is connected to a first gear, the first gear is meshed with the input end gear of the first gear train, and the output end gear of the first gear train is connected to the traveling wheel through a shaft.

[0015] Optionally, the second driving mechanism includes a second motor and a second gear train, and the second motor and the second gear train are both disposed in the housing;

[0016] The second motor is connected to the second gear, the second gear is meshed with the input end gear of the second gear train, and the output end gear of the second gear train is in transmission cooperation with the ejection shell to push the ejection shell to extend or retract the housing.

[0017] Optionally, the ejection shell has a matching groove;

[0018] An eccentric column is provided on the output end gear of the second gear train;

[0019] The eccentric column is inserted into the matching groove;

[0020] The second motor drives the output end gear of the second gear train to rotate, so as to push the ejection shell through the eccentric column to move back and forth along the housing.

[0021] Optionally, an elastic member is connected between the ejection shell and the housing;

[0022] The mating groove includes a first mating groove and a second mating groove, the first mating groove and the second mating groove are sequentially arranged along the sliding direction of the ejection shell, and the second mating groove is located on one side of the first mating groove along the width direction, and a step portion is formed between the first mating groove and the second mating groove;

[0023] When the eccentric column moves to the step portion, the ejection shell extends out of the housing, and the elastic member is in a stretched state;

[0024] When the eccentric column moves to the second matching groove, the elastic member recovers its deformation and pulls the ejection shell to retract into the housing.

[0025] Optionally, the ejection shell comprises an arc shell and a slide plate connected to the arc shell;

[0026] The matching groove and the guide groove are provided on the slide plate;

[0027] The housing has a slide groove, the slide plate can be slidably arranged in the slide groove, and the housing has a limiting column, which is arranged to pass through the guide bar groove;

[0028] When the ejection shell is retracted into the housing, the arc shell and the outer wall surface of the housing are smoothly transitioned.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present application provides a desktop pinball toy, comprising:

[0030] A table, the table comprising a central table and an edge table located at the edge of the central table, the edge table having a ball drop groove, and a track groove formed between the edge table and the central table;

[0031] In the above-mentioned ball pusher, the running wheel and the correction wheel are located in the track groove, the running wheel is in contact with at least the first side wall of the track groove, and each of the correction wheels is in contact with the second side wall of the track groove;

[0032] The rotation of the walking wheel can drive the ball pusher to move along the track groove.

[0033] Optionally, the edge platform includes a plurality of straight platforms and corner platforms, and the straight platforms are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the table, with two adjacent straight platforms being perpendicular to each other, and the corner platform is located between two adjacent straight platforms;

[0034] The ball drop groove is arranged on the straight platform, and the step groove is arranged on the corner platform. The step groove is used for accommodating the remote control of the desktop pinball toy.

[0035] Optionally, a plurality of sockets are provided on the corner platform.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0037] The ball pusher of the present application is provided with a first driving mechanism inside to drive the ball pusher to move on its own. There is no need to provide a driving mechanism on the table, thus simplifying the overall structure of the tabletop pinball toy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The accompanying drawings are part of this application and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from these drawings without inventive effort.

[0039] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the three-dimensional structure of a desktop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0040] Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of a tabletop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0041] Figure 3 Another partial structural diagram of the desktop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0042] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a ball pusher for a tabletop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0043] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the internal structure of a ball pusher of a tabletop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0044] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing a partial structure of a ball pusher of a tabletop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present invention in a separated state;

[0045] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the first and second driving mechanisms of the ball pusher of the tabletop pinball toy provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 Show Figure 7 Another perspective of the picture.

[0047] In the figure: 100, ball pusher; 1, housing; 11, limiting column; 2, first drive mechanism; 21, first motor; 211, first gear; 22, first gear train; 3, second drive mechanism; 31, second motor; 32, second gear train; 321, eccentric column; 4, running wheel; 5, correction wheel; 6, ejector housing; 61, arc housing; 62, slide plate; 621, matching groove; 6211, first matching groove ; 6212, second matching groove; 6213, step portion; 622, guide strip groove; 200, table; 210, middle table; 220, edge table; 221, straight table; 2211, ball drop groove; 222, corner table; 2221, jack; 230, track groove; 231, first side wall; 232, second side wall; 2321, lower side wall; 2322, upper side wall; 300, remote control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a ball pusher 100 comprising: a housing 1, running wheels 4, correction wheels 5, and a push-up shell 6. A first drive mechanism 2 and a second drive mechanism 3 are disposed within the housing 1. The running wheels 4 are rotatably mounted on the housing 1 and engage in transmission with the first drive mechanism 2, which drives the running wheels 4 to rotate. The correction wheels 5 are disposed on the housing 1 and located on either side of the running wheels 4. The push-up shell 6 is movably connected to the housing 1 and engages in transmission with the second drive mechanism 3, which drives the push-up shell 6 to extend or retract within the housing 1. The first drive mechanism 2 within the ball pusher 100 of the present application drives the ball pusher 100 to move independently, eliminating the need for a drive mechanism on the table 200 and simplifying the overall structure of the tabletop pinball toy. The ball pusher 100 of the present application is provided with the correction wheel 5 and running wheels 4. The tabletop pinball toy comprises a table 200, which is provided with a track groove 230. The running wheels 4 are in contact with at least the first sidewall 231 of the track groove 230, while the correcting wheels 5 are in contact with the second sidewall 232 of the track groove 230. The rotation of the running wheels 4 rubs against the first sidewall 231, providing propulsion for the ball pusher 100. The correcting wheels 5 on both sides roll against the second sidewall 232, correcting the movement of the ball pusher 100, allowing the ball pusher 100 to move smoothly and steadily along the track groove 230, and preventing the ball pusher 100 from tilting and increasing movement resistance.

[0052] In some possible implementations, the outer diameter of the correction wheel 5 is smaller than the outer diameter of the travel wheel 4, and in the thickness direction of the shell 1, the travel wheel 4 and the correction wheel 5 are staggered. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the second sidewall 232 includes a lower sidewall 2321 and an upper sidewall 2322. The upper sidewall 2322 is closer to the central platform 210 of the table 200 than the lower sidewall 2321. The outer diameter of the correction wheel 5 is smaller, and its rolling surface contacts the upper sidewall 2322, while the rolling wheel of the running wheel 4 contacts at least the first sidewall 231. The rolling surface of the running wheel 4 can contact both the first sidewall 231 and the second sidewall 232. The friction between the running wheel 4 and the first sidewall 231 is relatively large, allowing the running wheel 4 to move along the first sidewall 231. A step groove is formed between the first and second sidewalls, and the running wheel 4 is partially located in the step groove. The step groove has a limiting effect on the running wheel 4, preventing the running wheel 4 from escaping the step groove.

[0053] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first driving mechanism 2 includes a first motor 21 and a first gear train 22. The first motor 21 and the first gear train 22 are both arranged in the housing 1. The first motor 21 is connected to the first gear 211. The first gear 211 is engaged with the input end gear of the first gear train 22. The output end gear of the first gear train 22 is connected to the walking wheel 4 through a shaft.

[0054] The second driving mechanism 3 includes a second motor 31 and a second gear train 32, both of which are arranged in the housing 1. The second motor 31 is connected to a second gear, and the second gear is engaged with the input end gear of the second gear train 32. The output end gear of the second gear train 32 is matched with the ejection shell 6 to push the ejection shell 6 to extend or retract into the housing 1.

[0055] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the ejection housing 6 has a mating groove 621. An eccentric post 321 is provided on the output gear of the second gear train 32. The eccentric post 321 is inserted into the mating groove 621. The second motor 31 drives the output gear of the second gear train 32 to rotate, thereby pushing the ejection housing 6 to reciprocate along the housing 1 via the eccentric post 321. In this embodiment, the telescopic movement of the ejection housing 6 is achieved by rotating the output gear of the second gear train 32 driven by the second motor 31. The overall structure of the second drive mechanism 3 is simple and rationally designed.

[0056] In some possible embodiments, an elastic member is connected between the ejection shell 6 and the shell 1. The mating groove 621 includes a first mating groove 6211 and a second mating groove 6212, and the first mating groove 6211 and the second mating groove 6212 are sequentially arranged along the sliding direction of the ejection shell 6, and the second mating groove 6212 is located on one side of the first mating groove 6211 along the width direction, and a step portion 6213 is formed between the first mating groove 6211 and the second mating groove 6212. When the eccentric column 321 moves to the step portion 6213, the ejection shell 6 extends out of the shell 1, and the elastic member is in a stretched state. When the eccentric column 321 moves to the second mating groove 6212, the elastic member recovers its deformation, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the ejection housing 6 is pulled back into the housing 1. The elastic member can be a spring. When the output gear of the second gear train 32 rotates, its eccentric column 321 rotates cyclically, first passing through the first mating groove 6211 and then through the second mating groove 6212. The second mating groove 6212 is located on the side of the first mating groove 6211 away from the elastic member.

[0057] In some possible implementations, the ejection shell 6 has an arc shell 61 and a slide 62 connected to the arc shell 61, the slide 62 is provided with the matching groove 621 and the guide groove 622, the shell has a slide groove, the slide 62 can be slidably set in the slide groove, the shell has a limiting column 11, the limiting column 11 is set through the guide groove 622, and when the ejection shell 6 is retracted into the shell 1, the outer wall surface of the arc shell 61 and the shell 1 is smoothly transitioned. After the ejection shell 6 is pushed out, the arc shell 61 directly acts on the sphere to push the sphere to turn and roll. It is important to note that the shell 1 can be formed by connecting multiple shell structures, and is not an integrally formed shell.

[0058] The embodiment of the present application also provides a tabletop pinball toy, comprising: a tabletop 200 and the above-mentioned ball pusher 100. The tabletop 200 comprises a central table 210 and an edge table 220 located at the edge of the central table 210, wherein the edge table 220 has a ball drop groove 2211, and a track groove 230 is formed between the edge table 220 and the central table 210. The running wheels 4 and the correction wheels 5 are located in the track groove 230, and the running wheels 4 are in contact with at least the first side wall 231 of the track groove 230, and each of the correction wheels 5 is in contact with the second side wall 232 of the track groove 230. The rotation of the running wheels 4 can drive the ball pusher 100 to move along the track groove 230. The central table 210 and the edge table 220 are detachably connected, and the two can also be formed in one piece.

[0059] In some possible embodiments, the edge platform 220 includes a plurality of straight platforms 221 and a corner platform 222. The straight platforms 221 are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the table 200, and two adjacent straight platforms 221 are perpendicular to each other. The corner platform 222 is located between two adjacent straight platforms 221. The ball drop groove 2211 is provided on the straight platform 221, and a step groove is provided on the corner platform 222. The step groove is used to hold the remote control 300 of the desktop pinball toy.

[0060] The ball pusher 100 may also be equipped with a control circuit board, a battery, and a wireless module. The battery, wireless module, and each motor are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The wireless module and remote control 300 can be wirelessly connected. The remote control 300 can be used to control the ball pusher 100 to perform tasks. When not in use, the remote control 300 can be placed on the corner stand 222.

[0061] In some possible embodiments, a plurality of sockets 2221 are provided on the corner platform 222 to facilitate the insertion of flags. For example, when two sides play against each other, the side that scores each goal can insert a flag into the socket 2221 on the corner to facilitate scoring.

[0062] The desktop pinball toy also includes a remote controller 300, which is connected to the wireless module in the pusher 100 for communication. Each remote controller is connected to a pusher for communication and is used to control the movement of the corresponding pusher 100. Figure 1 As shown, the tabletop pinball toy is provided with four ball-dropping grooves 2211 on its periphery. A ball pusher is provided at the edge of each ball-dropping groove 2211. Four remote controllers are respectively connected to the four ball pushers 100. Four players can each operate a remote controller to send control commands to the corresponding ball pusher 100 via the remote controller, causing the pusher 100 to move along the edge of the corresponding ball-dropping groove 2211, blocking the ball and preventing it from falling into the groove 2211. At the same time, the remote controller can also control the pusher 100 to push the ball, causing it to roll in other directions and enter the ball drop groove 2211 of another player.

[0063] The preferred embodiments of the present application disclosed above are intended only to help illustrate the present application. The preferred embodiments do not describe all details in detail, nor do they limit the present application to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and describes these embodiments in detail to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize the present application. The present application is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A ball pusher, characterized in that: include: a housing, wherein a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism are disposed within the housing; A running wheel, the running wheel being rotatably disposed on the housing, the running wheel being in transmission cooperation with the first driving mechanism, and the first driving mechanism being capable of driving the running wheel to rotate; Correction wheels, which are arranged on the housing and located on both sides of the running wheel; The ejection shell is movably connected to the shell, and the ejection shell is in transmission cooperation with the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the ejection shell to extend or retract into the shell.

2. The ball pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the correction wheel is smaller than the outer diameter of the travel wheel, and the travel wheel and the correction wheel are staggered in the thickness direction of the shell.

3. The ball pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism includes a first motor and a first gear train, and the first motor and the first gear train are both arranged in the housing; The first motor is connected to a first gear, the first gear is meshed with the input end gear of the first gear train, and the output end gear of the first gear train is connected to the traveling wheel through a shaft.

4. The ball pusher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving mechanism includes a second motor and a second gear train, and the second motor and the second gear train are both arranged in the housing; The second motor is connected to the second gear, the second gear is meshed with the input end gear of the second gear train, and the output end gear of the second gear train is in transmission cooperation with the ejection shell to push the ejection shell to extend or retract the housing.

5. The ball pusher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ejection shell has a matching groove; An eccentric column is provided on the output end gear of the second gear train; The eccentric column is inserted into the matching groove; The second motor drives the output end gear of the second gear train to rotate, so as to push the ejection shell through the eccentric column to move back and forth along the housing.

6. The ball pusher according to claim 5, characterized in that: An elastic member is connected between the ejection shell and the housing; The mating groove includes a first mating groove and a second mating groove, the first mating groove and the second mating groove are sequentially arranged along the sliding direction of the ejection shell, and the second mating groove is located on one side of the first mating groove along the width direction, and a step portion is formed between the first mating groove and the second mating groove; When the eccentric column moves to the step portion, the ejection shell extends out of the housing, and the elastic member is in a stretched state; When the eccentric column moves to the second matching groove, the elastic member recovers its deformation and pulls the ejection shell to retract into the housing.

7. The ball pusher according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ejection shell comprises an arc shell and a slide plate connected to the arc shell; The matching groove and the guide groove are provided on the slide plate; The housing has a slide groove, the slide plate can be slidably arranged in the slide groove, and the housing has a limiting column, which is arranged to pass through the guide bar groove; When the ejection shell is retracted into the housing, the arc shell and the outer wall surface of the housing are smoothly transitioned.

8. A tabletop pinball toy, characterized in that: include: A table, the table comprising a central table and an edge table located at the edge of the central table, the edge table having a ball drop groove, and a track groove formed between the edge table and the central table; The ball pusher according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the running wheel and the correction wheel are located in the track groove, the running wheel is in contact with at least a first side wall of the track groove, and each of the correction wheels is in contact with a second side wall of the track groove; The rotation of the walking wheel can drive the ball pusher to move along the track groove.

9. The tabletop pinball toy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The edge platform includes a plurality of straight platforms and corner platforms. The straight platforms are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the table, and two adjacent straight platforms are perpendicular to each other. The corner platform is located between two adjacent straight platforms. The ball drop groove is arranged on the straight platform, and the step groove is arranged on the corner platform. The step groove is used for accommodating the remote control of the desktop pinball toy.

10. The tabletop pinball toy according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of jacks are arranged on the corner platform.

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