Gravity pendulum building block toy
By designing a gravity pendulum building block toy and combining it with the mechanical transmission of the escapement wheel, escapement fork and reel, the problem of the lack of scientific enlightenment in existing building block toys is solved. The principle of mechanical transmission is demonstrated during the assembly process, promoting children's brain development.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422460586.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing building block toys lack designs that combine simple scientific principles with building blocks, and are unable to provide children with scientific enlightenment in advance.
A gravity pendulum building block toy was designed. The balance was assembled with building blocks. The mechanical transmission principle of the escapement wheel, escapement fork and reel was used to realize the free fall of the weight block to drive the escapement wheel to rotate, and then to move the escapement fork and pendulum rod to swing, demonstrating the mechanical transmission principle.
While providing children with the fun of assembling, it also helps them understand the mechanical transmission principle of the escapement and promotes brain development.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of educational toys, and in particular to a gravity pendulum building block toy. Background Art
[0002] The escapement is a switching device for mechanical energy transmission, commonly used in mechanical clocks and watches. It is a very ingenious mechanical transmission structure.
[0003] Building blocks were originally simple toys used to stimulate the intelligence of infants and young children. Using blocks of various shapes, they can be assembled into different objects, helping to strengthen children's understanding of object structure and promote brain development. However, the current market lacks building block toys that combine devices based on simple scientific principles with building blocks, hindering the early introduction of science to children. Utility Model Content
[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a gravity pendulum building block toy to at least solve the technical problem in the related art of lacking a building block toy that combines a device based on simple scientific principles with building blocks.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides a gravity pendulum building block toy, comprising a base and a bracket vertically arranged on the base, the upper end of the bracket is provided with a rotatable escapement wheel and an escapement fork that cooperates with the escapement wheel to swing left and right, the escapement wheel is coaxially provided with a synchronously rotating winder, the winder is connected to a weight block by a pull rope, the weight block falls freely and drives the escapement wheel to rotate through the winder, the escapement fork shaft is connected to a downward extending pendulum rod that swings synchronously with the escapement fork, the escapement wheel rotates to drive the escapement fork to swing, and then drives the pendulum rod to swing.
[0006] In some embodiments, the rotation axis of the escape wheel is arranged perpendicular to the bracket.
[0007] In some embodiments, the escape wheel has a first abutment portion extending outward distributed along the circumference, and the escapement fork includes an escapement fork body and a second abutment portion provided on the escapement fork body and extending toward the escapement wheel and cooperating with the first abutment portion.
[0008] In some embodiments, the second abutting portions are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the pallet fork body, and when the escape wheel rotates, the first abutting portion alternately abuts and cooperates with the second abutting portions at the left and right ends of the pallet fork body.
[0009] In some embodiments, the pallet fork body is formed with an arc that curves toward the escape wheel.
[0010] In some embodiments, the pallet fork is disposed on the underside of the escape wheel.
[0011] In some embodiments, an escape space is formed at the upper end of the bracket, and the escape wheel and the escape fork are arranged in the escape space.
[0012] In some embodiments, the escape wheel is provided with an indicator outside the escape space, which is coaxial with the escape wheel and rotates synchronously with the escape wheel.
[0013] In some embodiments, the rocker is detachably connected to the pallet fork.
[0014] In some embodiments, a counterweight is provided at the lower end of the rocker arm.
[0015] According to the above content, the beneficial effect of the technical solution of the present application compared with the prior art is that the balance assembled by building blocks can not only provide children with the fun of assembling toys, but also can enlighten children's understanding of the mechanical transmission principle of the escapement device in advance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view of an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a side view of an embodiment of the present application.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals: base 1; bracket 2; avoidance space 2.1; escape wheel 3; first abutment portion 3.1; escapement fork 4; escapement fork body 4.1; second abutment portion 4.2; indicator 5; winder 6; weight 6.1; pendulum rod 7; counterweight 7.1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application is described and illustrated below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Based on the embodiments provided in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, it can also be understood that although the efforts made in this development process may be complex and lengthy, for ordinary technicians in the field related to the contents disclosed in the present application, some changes such as design, manufacturing or production based on the technical contents disclosed in the present application are only conventional technical means and should not be understood as the contents disclosed in the present application being insufficient.
[0022] References to "embodiments" in this application mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to independent or alternative embodiments that are mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments unless there is a conflict.
[0023] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The words "one", "a", "the" and the like used in this application do not indicate a limit on quantity and may indicate the singular or plural. The terms "include", "comprise", "have" and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions; for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units that are not listed, or may also include other steps or units that are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices. The words "connect", "connected", "coupled" and the like used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The word "multiple" used in this application means greater than or equal to two. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The terms "first", "second", "third" and the like involved in this application are merely used to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.
[0024] The present application provides a gravity pendulum building block toy, comprising a base and a bracket vertically arranged on the base, a rotatable escapement wheel and an escapement fork that swings left and right in cooperation with the escapement wheel are arranged on the upper end of the bracket, a synchronously rotating reel is coaxially arranged on the escapement wheel, a weight block is connected to the reel through a pull rope, and the weight block freely falls to drive the escapement wheel to rotate through the reel, a downwardly extending pendulum rod that swings synchronously with the escapement fork is connected to the escapement fork shaft, and the escapement wheel rotates to drive the escapement fork to swing, thereby driving the pendulum rod to swing.
[0025] Implementation example Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a gravity pendulum building block toy is constructed from building blocks and a structure assembled from the building blocks. The toy comprises a base 1 and a bracket 2 vertically mounted on the base 1. A clearance space 2.1 is formed at the upper end of the bracket 2. A rotatable escape wheel 3 and a pallet fork 4 that swings in coordination with the escape wheel 3 are mounted on the upper end of the bracket 2. At least the rotating shafts of the escape wheel 3 and the pallet fork 4 are accommodated within the clearance space 2.1, and the clearance space 2.1 leaves sufficient space for the coordinated movement of the escape wheel 3 and the pallet fork 4.
[0026] Furthermore, the escape wheel 3's rotating shaft is perpendicular to the bracket 2. Outside the escapement space 2.1, an indicator 5 and a bobbin 6 are coaxially mounted on the escape wheel 3, rotating synchronously with it. The rod-shaped indicator 5 facilitates observation of the escape wheel 3's rotational trend. A pull cord is wound around the bobbin 6, which is connected to a weight 6.1 via the cord. When the weight 6.1 freely falls, it rotates the bobbin 6, which in turn drives the escape wheel 3.
[0027] Furthermore, the pallet fork 4 is positioned below the escape wheel 3, with its axis parallel to that of the escape wheel 3. The pallet fork 4 includes a main body 4.1 curved toward the escape wheel 3 and second abutment portions 4.2 located on either side of the pallet fork 4, extending toward the escape wheel 3. Distributed along the circumference of the escape wheel 3 are first abutment portions 3.1 extending outward and engaging with the second abutment portions 4.2. Connected to the axis of the pallet fork 4, just outside the clearance space 2.1, is a downward-extending rocker 7 that swings synchronously with the pallet fork 4. When the escape wheel 3 rotates, the first abutment portion 3.1 engages the second abutment portions 4.2 on the left and right sides of the pallet fork body 4.1. The first abutment portion 3.1 alternately engages with the second abutment portions 4.2 on the left and right sides of the pallet fork body 4.1, causing the pallet fork 4 to swing left and right, thereby driving the rocker 7 to swing left and right.
[0028] Furthermore, a counterweight 7.1 is provided at the lower end of the pendulum rod 7, which can make the pendulum rod 7 have a tendency to reset after the swing deviation, thereby driving the escapement fork 4 to have a tendency to reset.
[0029] Furthermore, the pendulum rod 7 is detachably connected to the pallet fork 4 , and the pendulum rod 7 can be replaced with a pendulum rod 7 of different lengths. Pendulum rods 7 of different lengths have different swing speeds.
[0030] Those skilled in the art should understand that the various technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0031] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A gravity pendulum building block toy, characterized by: The invention comprises a base and a bracket vertically arranged on the base, a rotatable escapement wheel and an escapement fork which cooperates with the escapement wheel to swing left and right are arranged on the upper end of the bracket, a synchronously rotating winder is coaxially arranged on the escapement wheel, a weight block is connected to the winder through a pull rope, and the weight block freely falls and drives the escapement wheel to rotate through the winder, a downwardly extending pendulum rod which swings synchronously with the escapement fork is connected to the escapement fork shaft, and the escapement wheel rotates to drive the escapement fork to swing, thereby driving the pendulum rod to swing.
2. A gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft of the escape wheel is arranged perpendicular to the bracket.
3. A gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The escape wheel has first abutment portions extending outwardly distributed along the circumferential direction, and the pallet fork includes a pallet fork body and a second abutment portion provided on the pallet fork body and extending toward the escape wheel and cooperating with the first abutment portion.
4. A gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second abutting portions are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the pallet fork body. When the escape wheel rotates, the first abutting portion alternately abuts and cooperates with the second abutting portions at the left and right ends of the pallet fork body.
5. The gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pallet fork body is formed with an arc bent toward the escape wheel.
6. The gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pallet fork is arranged on the lower side of the escape wheel.
7. A gravity pendulum building block toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: An escape space is formed at the upper end of the bracket, and the escape wheel and the escape fork are arranged in the escape space.
8. The gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The escape wheel is provided with an indicator outside the escape space, which is coaxial with the escape wheel and rotates synchronously with the escape wheel.
9. The gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rocker arm is detachably connected to the pallet fork.
10. The gravity pendulum building block toy according to claim 9, characterized in that: A counterweight is provided at the lower end of the swing rod.