Flying board launcher

By combining the design of the main body, firing pin, and elastic components with 3D printing or injection molding processes, the problems of unstable card launch and complexity of existing devices have been solved, resulting in a card launcher that is simple in structure, easy to operate, and low in cost.

CN223668611UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16王勇
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Application Number
CN202422903167.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional card-launching methods suffer from unstable launch force, difficulty in control, and existing devices are complex in structure, inconvenient to operate, and costly.

Method used

The design incorporates a main body, firing pin, and elastic components. Card stability is ensured through card limiting surfaces, card limiting blocks, and card clamping springs. Combined with 3D printing or injection molding processes, this results in a simple, easy-to-operate, and low-cost card launcher.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stability and accuracy in card launching, is easy to operate, has low production costs, and is suitable for large-scale production.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flying card launcher, and aims to solve the problems of unstable force and low precision of flying cards by hands. The emitter comprises a main body (1), a firing pin (2) and elastic pieces (3 and 4). The main body (1) is of a hollow channel structure, the front end of the main body (1) is provided with a card placing seam (11) and a card limiting face (12), and the rear end of the main body (1) is provided with a first clamping hook (13). The firing pin (2) is slidably arranged in the main body (1), the rear end of the firing pin (2) is provided with a tension part (21), the front end of the firing pin (2) is provided with an impact surface (22), and the middle section of the firing pin (2) is provided with a second clamping hook (23) matched with the first clamping hook (13). The elastic piece is connected with the front end of the main body and the firing pin tension part; during operation, the striker is pulled backwards and locked, the card is inserted, and after the card is pressed and unlocked, the striker is driven by the elastic piece to strike the edge of the card to enable the card to fly out. The device is simple and compact in structure, convenient to operate and capable of effectively improving the stability and the accuracy of the flying cards.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of toys, especially to a flying card launcher. BACKGROUND

[0002] The traditional flying card launching mode usually relies on manual operation, which is simple but has problems of unstable launching force and difficult control. In order to improve the accuracy and stability of flying card launching, some flying card launching devices appear in the market, but these devices are often complex in structure, inconvenient to operate, and high in cost. Therefore, it is of important practical value to develop a flying card launcher which is simple in structure, convenient to operate and low in cost. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses a flying card launcher which realizes stable launching of cards through cooperation of the main body, the striker and the elastic member.

[0004] TECHNICAL SCHEME

[0005] The utility model adopts the technical scheme of a flying card launcher which comprises a main body (1), a striker (2), a first elastic member (3) and a second elastic member (4), wherein:

[0006] The main body (1) is hollow and forms a through groove structure, the striker (2) can slide along the inside of the main body (1), the main body (1) is provided with a card placing slot (11) at the front end, the card placing slot (11) penetrates the outer wall of the main body (1) and the cavity of the main body (1) and is parallel to the movement direction of the striker (2);

[0007] The main body (1) is provided with a card limiting surface (12) at the position close to the card placing slot (11) and forming an angle of 45° to 90°, so as to effectively limit the edge of the card;

[0008] The main body (1) is provided with a first hook (13) at the rear end and a first hook (14) and a second hook (15) at the front end;

[0009] The striker (2) is provided with a pulling part (21) at the rear end, a striking surface (22) matched with the edge of the card at the front end, and a second hook (23) corresponding to the first hook (13) and matched in profile at the middle segment, when the striker (2) is pulled backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other to fix the position of the striker (2), and when the pulling part (21) of the striker is pressed downward, the striker (2) can be unlocked;

[0010] The first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are respectively provided with a first hook (14) and a second hook (15) at the front end of the main body (1), and are provided with a tension receiving part (21) at the rear end of the striker (2), so as to drive the striker (2) to slide forward in the cavity of the main body (1), and impact and push the card to fly out.

[0011] Preferably, the front part of the main body (1) is provided with a card clamping spring (5), one end of the card clamping spring (5) is fixed to the main body (1), and the other end is in contact with the card, so as to increase the stability of the card on the launcher and prevent the card from falling off accidentally.

[0012] Preferably, the front part of the main body (1) is provided with a clamping flange (6) which is convenient for the fingers to hold, and the design of the clamping flange (6) enables the user to more naturally simulate the gesture of flying the card by hand.

[0013] Preferably, the main body (1) is provided with a handle (7) on both sides, which is convenient for the fingers to hold, and the design of the handle (7) enables the user to hide the card flying launcher in the palm of the hand, so as to realize concealed launching.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom surface of the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting block (8), and the card limiting block (8) is located below the card placing slot (11), and the height and position design of the card limiting block (8) ensures that the lower edge of the card is effectively limited, so that the striker (2) can accurately impact the lower part of the edge of the card, and promote the card to rotate and fly out smoothly.

[0015] Preferably, the main body (1) and the striker (2) are preferably made of 3D printing technology, so as to ensure the structural strength, light weight and manufacturing precision.

[0016] Preferably, the main body (1) and the striker (2) can also be made of injection molding process, so as to ensure the structural strength, economy and feasibility of batch production.

[0017] Through the above technical scheme, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] Simple structure: the overall structure design is compact, easy to produce and assemble.

[0019] Convenient operation: the launching of the flying card can be realized through simple stretching and releasing operation, and the operation is simple.

[0020] Low cost: 3D printing or injection molding process is adopted, the production cost is low, and it is suitable for large-scale production.

[0021] Stable launching: through the design of the card limiting surface, the card limiting block and the card clamping spring, the stability and accuracy of the card in the launching process are ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 A sectional view of the main body (1).

[0024] Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the firing pin (2).

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the additional functional components of this utility model: the card clamping spring (5), the clamping flange (6), and the card limiting block (8).

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grip (7), an additional functional component of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the additional functional component of this utility model, the clamping spring (5).

[0028] In the diagram: 1 Main body, 11 Card placement seam, 12 Card limiting surface, 13 First hook, 14 First hook, 15 Second hook, 2 Strike pin, 21 Tensioned part, 22 Impact surface, 23 Second hook, 3 First elastic element, 4 Second elastic element, 5 Card clamping spring, 6 Clamping flange, 7 Handle, 8 Card limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Example 1: Basic type of card launcher.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the card launcher of this utility model includes a main body (1), a firing pin (2), a first elastic element (3), and a second elastic element (4).

[0032] Main body (1):

[0033] Structure: The main body (1) is hollow, forming a channel structure that runs through the front and back. The inside is a cavity and the outside is a shell.

[0034] Card placement slot (11): A card placement slot (11) is provided at the front end of the main body (1). The slot passes through the outer wall of the main body (1) and the cavity of the main body (1), and is parallel to the movement direction of the firing pin (2). The width of the card placement slot (11) is slightly larger than the thickness of the card so that the card can be smoothly inserted and removed.

[0035] Card limiting surface (12): The main body (1) is provided with a card limiting surface (12) at an angle of 45° to 90° adjacent to the card placement seam (11) to ensure that the edge of the card is effectively limited.

[0036] First hook (13): The rear end of the main body (1) is provided with a first hook (13) for cooperating with the second hook (23) of the striker (2) to fix the position of the striker (2).

[0037] First hook (14) and second hook (15): The front end of the main body (1) is symmetrically provided with a first hook (14) and a second hook (15) on both sides for fixing the front end of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4).

[0038] Striker (2):

[0039] Structure: The striker (2) is an elongated rod that can slide inside the main body (1).

[0040] Tensioning portion (21): The rear end of the striker (2) is provided with a tensioning portion (21), which can be pulled by the user to move the striker (2) backward.

[0041] Impact surface (22): The front end of the striker (2) is provided with an impact surface (22) matching the edge of the card to ensure accurate pushing of the card when it is hit.

[0042] Second hook (23): The middle section of the striker (2) is provided with a second hook (23) corresponding to the first hook (13) and matching the profile. When the striker (2) is pulled backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other, fixing the position of the striker (2). When the tensioning portion (21) of the striker (2) is pressed downward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are separated, and the striker (2) slides forward under the action of the elastic member, hitting the card.

[0043] First elastic member (3) and second elastic member (4):

[0044] Structure: The first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are both elastic elements, preferably using rubber bands.

[0045] Connection method: The front ends of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are respectively hooked on the first hook (14) and the second hook (15) at the front end of the main body (1), and the rear ends are hooked on the tensioning portion (21) of the striker (2). When the striker (2) is pulled backward, the elastic member is stretched to store energy; after the striker (2) is unlocked, the elastic member returns to its original state, driving the striker (2) to slide forward, hitting and pushing the card out.

[0046] Manufacturing process:

[0047] 3D printing: The main body (1) and the striker (2) preferably use 3D printing technology to ensure structural strength, lightweight and manufacturing precision.

[0048] Injection molding process: the main body (1) and the striker (2) can also use injection molding process to ensure the structural strength, economy and feasibility of mass production.

[0049] Method of use

[0050] Stretching the striker: pull the tension part (21) of the striker (2) by hand, move the striker (2) backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other, fix the position of the striker (2), at this time the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are stretched to store energy.

[0051] Installing the card: insert the card from the card placing slot (11), ensure that the edge of the card is effectively limited by the card limiting surface (12).

[0052] Launching the card: press the tension part (21) of the striker (2) downward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are separated, the striker (2) slides forward rapidly under the action of the elastic member, hits the card, and makes it fly out.

[0053] Example 2: palm heart flying card launcher.

[0054] As Figure 4 shown, the flying card launcher of the utility model comprises a main body (1), a striker (2), a clamping flange (6), a first elastic member (3) and a second elastic member (4), a card clamping spring (5), and a card limiting block (8).

[0055] Main body (1):

[0056] Structure: the main body (1) is hollow, forming a through slot structure from front to back, the inside is a cavity, and the outside is a closed shell.

[0057] Card placing slot (11): the main body (1) is provided with a card placing slot (11) at the front end, the slot penetrates through the outer wall of the main body (1) and the cavity of the main body (1), and is parallel to the movement direction of the striker (2). The width of the card placing slot (11) is slightly larger than the thickness of the card, so that the card can be smoothly put in and taken out.

[0058] Card limiting surface (12): the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting surface (12) with an angle of 45° to 90° adjacent to the card placing slot (11), to ensure that the edge of the card is effectively limited, and prevent the card from deviating during launching.

[0059] First hook (13): the main body (1) is provided with a first hook (13) at the rear end, which is used for cooperating with the second hook (23) of the striker (2) to fix the position of the striker (2).

[0060] First hook (14) and second hook (15): The first hook (14) and the second hook (15) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the front end of the main body (1), used to fix the front ends of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4).

[0061] Firing pin (2):

[0062] Structure: The firing pin (2) is an elongated rod that can slide inside the main body (1).

[0063] Tensioning portion (21): The rear end of the firing pin (2) is provided with a tensioning portion (21), which can be pulled by the user to move the firing pin (2) backward.

[0064] Impact surface (22): The front end of the firing pin (2) is provided with an impact surface (22) matching the edge of the card, ensuring accurate pushing of the card when impacting.

[0065] Second hook (23): The middle section of the firing pin (2) is provided with a second hook (23) corresponding to the first hook (13) and matching the profile. When the firing pin (2) is pulled backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other, fixing the position of the firing pin (2). When the tensioning portion (21) of the firing pin (2) is pressed downward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are separated, and the firing pin (2) slides forward under the action of the elastic member, impacting the card.

[0066] First elastic member (3) and second elastic member (4):

[0067] Structure: The first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are both elastic elements, preferably using rubber bands.

[0068] Connection method: The front ends of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are respectively hooked on the first hook (14) and the second hook (15) at the front end of the main body (1), and the rear ends are hooked on the tensioning portion (21) of the firing pin (2). When the firing pin (2) is pulled backward, the elastic member is stretched to store energy; after the firing pin (2) is unlocked, the elastic member returns to its original state, driving the firing pin (2) to slide forward, impacting and pushing the card out.

[0069] Clamping flange (6):

[0070] Structure: The front part of the main body (1) is provided with a clamping flange (6) for easy finger clamping.

[0071] Function: The design of the clamping flange (6) allows the user to more naturally simulate the hand gesture of flying cards by hand, improving the comfort and stability of the operation.

[0072] Application scenario: Suitable for occasions that need to simulate the hand gesture of flying cards by hand, such as performances or entertainment activities.

[0073] Clamping spring (5):

[0074] Structure: The main body (1) is provided with a clamping spring (5) at the front, one end of which is fixed to the main body (1), and the other end is in contact with the card.

[0075] Function: The clamping spring (5) is used to increase the stability of the card on the launcher, preventing accidental falling of the card during launching.

[0076] Card limiting block (8):

[0077] Structure: The main body (1) is provided with a card limiting block (8) at the bottom, which is located below the card placement slot (11).

[0078] Function: The height and position of the card limiting block (8) are designed to effectively limit the lower edge of the card, so that the plunger (2) can accurately hit the lower edge of the card, facilitating the smooth rotation and flight of the card.

[0079] Manufacturing process:

[0080] 3D printing: The main body (1) and plunger (2) are preferably made by 3D printing technology to ensure structural strength, lightweight and manufacturing precision.

[0081] Injection molding process: The main body (1) and plunger (2) can also be made by injection molding process to ensure structural strength, economy and feasibility of batch production.

[0082] Usage method

[0083] Clamping: Hold the clamping flange (6) with the index finger and middle finger or middle finger and ring finger, and make the main body (1) adhere to one side of the palm.

[0084] Stretch the plunger: Pull the pulled part (21) of the plunger (2) with your hand, move the plunger (2) backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other, fix the position of the plunger (2), at this time the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are stretched and store energy.

[0085] Install the card: Insert the card from the card placement slot (11), make sure that the edge of the card is effectively limited by the card limiting surface (12) and the card limiting block (8).

[0086] Launch the card: Press the pulled part (21) of the plunger (2) with your palm, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are separated, the plunger (2) slides forward rapidly under the action of the elastic member, hits the card and makes it fly out.

[0087] Example 3: Hidden flying card launcher.

[0088] As Figure 5The utility model discloses a flying card launcher, which comprises a main body (1), a striker (2), a handle (7), a first elastic member (3) and a second elastic member (4).

[0089] Main body (1):

[0090] Structure: the main body (1) is hollow, forming a front and rear through channel structure, the inside is a cavity, and the outside is a closed shell.

[0091] Card placing slot (11): the main body (1) is provided with a card placing slot (11) at the front end, the slot penetrates the outer wall of the main body (1) and the cavity of the main body (1), and is parallel to the movement direction of the striker (2). The width of the card placing slot (11) is slightly larger than the thickness of the card, so that the card can be smoothly put in and taken out.

[0092] Card limiting surface (12): the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting surface (12) at the position close to the card placing slot (11), which is at an angle of 45° to 90°, to ensure that the edge of the card is effectively limited, preventing the card from deviating during the launching process.

[0093] First card hook (13): the main body (1) is provided with a first card hook (13) at the rear end, which is used for cooperating with the second card hook (23) of the striker (2) to fix the position of the striker (2).

[0094] First hook (14) and second hook (15): the main body (1) is symmetrically provided with a first hook (14) and a second hook (15) at the front end, which are used for fixing the front end of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4).

[0095] Striker (2):

[0096] Structure: the striker (2) is in the shape of an elongated rod, which can slide in the inside of the main body (1).

[0097] Tension receiving part (21): the striker (2) is provided with a tension receiving part (21) at the rear end, and the user can move the striker (2) backward by pulling the tension receiving part (21).

[0098] Striking surface (22): the striker (2) is provided with a striking surface (22) at the front end, which matches the edge of the card, to ensure that the card can be accurately pushed out when being struck.

[0099] Second card hook (23): the striker (2) is provided with a second card hook (23) at the middle section, which corresponds to the first card hook (13) and matches the profile. When the striker (2) is pulled backward, the first card hook (13) and the second card hook (23) are embedded with each other, fixing the position of the striker (2). When the tension receiving part (21) of the striker (2) is pressed downward, the first card hook (13) and the second card hook (23) are separated, and the striker (2) slides forward under the action of the elastic member, striking the card.

[0100] First elastic member (3) and second elastic member (4):

[0101] Structure: Both the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are elastic elements, preferably using elastic bands.

[0102] Connection method: The front ends of the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are respectively hooked on the first hook (14) and the second hook (15) at the front end of the main body (1), and the rear ends are hooked on the tension receiving part (21) of the striker (2). When the striker (2) is pulled back, the elastic members are stretched to store energy; after the striker (2) is unlocked, the elastic members return to their original state, driving the striker (2) to slide forward, impacting and pushing the playing cards out.

[0103] Grip (7):

[0104] Structure: The main body (1) is provided with grips (7) on both sides for easy finger holding.

[0105] Function: The design of the grip (7) allows the user to hide the flying card launcher in the palm, achieving covert launching, increasing entertainment and interest.

[0106] Application scenario: Suitable for occasions that require covert launching, such as magic performances or entertainment activities.

[0107] Card limiting block (8):

[0108] Structure: The main body (1) is provided with a card limiting block (8) at the bottom, and the card limiting block (8) is located below the card placement slot (11).

[0109] Function: The height and position of the card limiting block (8) ensure that the lower edge of the card is effectively limited, so that the striker (2) can accurately hit the lower edge of the card, prompting the card to rotate smoothly and fly out.

[0110] Manufacturing process:

[0111] 3D printing: The main body (1) and the striker (2) preferably use 3D printing technology to ensure structural strength, lightweight and manufacturing precision.

[0112] Injection molding process: The main body (1) and the striker (2) can also use injection molding process to ensure structural strength, economy and feasibility of batch production.

[0113] Usage method

[0114] Hidden grip: The thumb and ring finger hold the two ends of the grip (7), and the middle finger and index finger bend to hold the grip (7) and body, hiding the flying card launcher in the palm.

[0115] Stretching the firing pin: pull the tension part (21) of the firing pin (2) with your hand, move the firing pin (2) backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other, fix the position of the firing pin (2), at this time the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are stretched to store energy.

[0116] Installing the card: insert the card from the card placing slot (11), make sure that the card edge is effectively limited by the card limiting surface (12) and the card limiting block (8).

[0117] Firing the card: press the tension part (21) of the firing pin (2) with your palm, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are separated, the firing pin (2) slides forward rapidly under the action of the elastic member, hits the card and makes it fly out.

[0118] Embodiment

[0119] Material variants: the main body and the firing pin can be made of different materials, such as metal, plastic, wood, etc., to adapt to different use scenarios and aesthetic needs.

[0120] Structural variants: the width of the card placing slot, the angle of the card limiting surface, the elastic force and position of the elastic member, etc. can be adjusted according to needs to optimize the firing effect and user experience.

[0121] Functional variants: other functional components can be added, such as counters, lighting devices, sound effects, etc., to enhance the entertainment and practicality.

[0122] According to the above description of the utility model, it is obvious that the same utility model can have many different design ways. These changes should not be considered as deviating from the principles and scope of the utility model, and all these modifications familiar to those skilled in the art will be added to the following claims. It should be noted that the preferred embodiments should be considered only as a reference and not as a limitation, and the scope of the utility model should be determined by referring to the claims.

Claims

1. A flying card launcher, comprising a main body (1), a striker (2), a first elastic member (3), and a second elastic member (4), wherein: the main body (1) is hollow, forming a front-to-rear through channel structure, the striker (2) can slide along the inside of the main body (1), and the main body (1) is provided with a card placement slot (11) at the front end, which penetrates the outer wall of the main body (1) and the cavity of the main body (1) and is parallel to the movement direction of the striker (2); the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting surface (12) at the position close to the card placement slot (11), which is at an angle of 45° to 90°, to ensure that the edge of the card is effectively limited; the main body (1) is provided with a first hook (13) at the rear end and a first hook (14) and a second hook (15) at the two sides of the front end; the striker (2) is provided with a pulling portion (21) at the rear end, a striking surface (22) matching the edge of the card at the front end, and a second hook (23) corresponding to the first hook (13) and matching the profile at the middle section, when the striker (2) is pulled backward, the first hook (13) and the second hook (23) are embedded with each other to fix the position of the striker (2), and when the pulling portion of the striker is pressed downward, the striker can be unlocked; the first elastic member (3) and the second elastic member (4) are respectively hooked at the first hook (14) and the second hook (15) at the front end of the main body (1) and are hooked at the pulling portion (21) of the striker (2) at the rear end, for driving the striker (2) to slide forward in the cavity of the main body (1) and strike and push the card to fly out.

2. The card flight launcher of claim 1, wherein, The front part of the main body (1) is provided with a clamping flange (6) for easy finger clamping.

3. The card flight launcher of claim 2, wherein, The front part of the main body (1) is also provided with a card clamping spring (5), one end of which is fixed to the main body (1) and the other end of which is in contact with the card, for increasing the stability of the card on the launcher.

4. The card launching device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The bottom surface of the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting block (8) located below the card placement slot (11), the height and position of which are designed to ensure that the lower edge of the card is effectively limited.

5. The card launching device of claim 1, wherein, The two sides of the main body (1) are provided with a handle (7) for easy finger gripping.

6. The card launching device of claim 5, wherein, The front part of the main body (1) is also provided with a card clamping spring (5), one end of which is fixed to the main body (1) and the other end of which is in contact with the card, for increasing the stability of the card on the launcher.

7. The card launching device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein The bottom surface of the main body (1) is provided with a card limiting block (8) located below the card placement slot (11), the height and position of which are designed to ensure that the lower edge of the card is effectively limited.

8. The card launching device of claim 1, wherein, The main body (1) and the striker (2) are manufactured by 3D printing technology.

9. The card launching device of claim 1, wherein, The main body (1) and the striker (2) are manufactured by injection molding process.