Connecting mechanism for various inflatable forts
By using a connecting mechanism that includes components such as the mounting shell, fixing rods, and grounding tubes, the gap and tipping issues during the assembly of the inflatable castle are resolved, resulting in a more stable connection and greater safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520004730.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing inflatable castles are prone to gaps due to vibration and tipping over in strong winds when assembled, posing safety hazards.
The system employs a connection mechanism consisting of mounting shells, fixing rods, ground insertion tubes, and vertical rods. Through snap-fit, transmission, and reinforcement mechanisms, it achieves stable connection and ground fixation between inflatable castles, enhancing their robustness.
This effectively avoids gaps and tipping between inflatable castles, improving safety and stability during use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement facility connection auxiliary technology, specifically to a connection mechanism for various inflatable castles. Background Technology
[0002] Inflatable castles are large inflatable amusement facilities, commonly used in playgrounds, parties, festivals, and other venues. They are usually made of durable inflatable materials and can be inflated to form a safe and soft play space for children or adults to jump and play. Some inflatable castles need to be connected together to expand the entertainment area and add more activities, effectively increasing the fun of using them.
[0003] However, when using existing inflatable castles, the various inflatable castles are simply placed together or secured with knotted ropes. Because the inflatable castles are relatively light, they are prone to displacement due to vibration during play, creating gaps between them. This makes it easy for users to fall into the gaps, posing a safety hazard. In addition, because the inflatable castles are light, they are prone to tipping over in strong winds, making them unsafe to use.
[0004] Therefore, a multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism was designed to overcome the aforementioned technical shortcomings. Summary of the Invention
[0005] (1) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a connection mechanism for multiple inflatable castles. This technical solution effectively solves the technical problems that gaps may easily appear in the connection between multiple inflatable castles due to vibration, and that inflatable castles are prone to tipping over when exposed to strong winds due to their light weight.
[0007] (2) Technical solution
[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism, including a mounting shell and an inflatable castle body. The mounting shell is disposed on the side wall of the inflatable castle body, and several mounting shells are provided. A fixing rod is disposed inside the mounting shell. The fixing rod has a rectangular cross-section. A connecting plate is disposed on the left and right sides of the fixing rod. A buckle mechanism is provided between the connecting plate and the fixing rod. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inflatable castle body. The fixing rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell. The top of the fixing rod penetrates through the mounting shell and is movably connected to the mounting shell. A grounding tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting shell. A vertical rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod. The bottom end of the vertical rod is tapered and penetrates through the mounting shell and is movably connected to the mounting shell. The bottom end of the vertical rod extends into the grounding tube. A transmission mechanism is disposed near the top of the side wall of the grounding tube, and a reinforcement mechanism is disposed near the bottom of the side wall of the grounding tube.
[0009] Preferably, the buckling mechanism includes a positioning plate, which is L-shaped and evenly distributed on the left and right side walls of the fixing rod. The left and right side walls of the mounting shell are respectively provided with evenly distributed circular holes. A cylindrical block is provided in each circular hole. One side of the cylindrical block extends into the mounting shell, and the other side extends into the outside of the mounting shell and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. An annular groove is provided on the side wall of the cylindrical block, and the bottom of the positioning plate extends into the adjacent annular groove.
[0010] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes crossbars symmetrically fixed on the side wall of the vertical rod, an external thread is provided on the outer wall of the grounding tube near the top, an internal threaded ring is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube, the internal threaded ring matches the external thread, a movable opening is symmetrically provided on the outer wall of the external thread near the top, a U-shaped ring is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube, the top of the U-shaped ring is fixedly connected to the internal threaded ring, and one end of the two crossbars passes through the movable opening and extends into the U-shaped ring.
[0011] Preferably, the reinforcement mechanism includes a rectangular opening on the outer wall of the insertion pipe, and a plurality of rectangular openings are provided. A reinforcement plate is movably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the rectangular opening. A protrusion is fixedly connected to one side of the reinforcement plate. A soil-breaking cone is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insertion pipe. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the soil-breaking cone. A spring plate is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod. The spring plate is arranged in a cross shape. One side of the reinforcement plate is in contact with the spring plate.
[0012] Furthermore, pulleys are installed on the side walls of the two crossbars respectively, the top of the internal threaded ring is inclined, and evenly distributed handles are fixedly connected to the top of the internal threaded ring near the edge.
[0013] Furthermore, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the grounding pipe, and uniformly distributed anti-slip cones are fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate.
[0014] (3) Beneficial effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This invention utilizes the interplay between the mounting shell, fixing rod, cylindrical blocks, grounding tube, vertical rod, external thread, and internal thread ring to rotate the internal thread ring, causing the fixing rod to descend and fix the positions of multiple cylindrical blocks, thus connecting multiple inflatable castle bodies. Simultaneously, the vertical rod descends and compresses, causing multiple reinforcing plates to expand, increasing the stability of the grounding tube. This effectively solves the problems of gaps and easy tipping between multiple inflatable castles. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the mounting shell of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the mounting shell of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting shell of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the position distribution of the positioning plate of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional distribution of the cylindrical blocks of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the image;
[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the grounding pipe of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the U-shaped ring of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spring sheet of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional distribution of the protrusions in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the location distribution of the movable openings in this utility model.
[0029] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Mounting shell; 2. Fixing rod; 3. Positioning plate; 4. Cylindrical block; 5. Circular hole; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Inflatable castle body; 8. Ground insertion tube; 9. External thread; 10. Internal threaded ring; 11. U-shaped ring; 12. Vertical rod; 13. Horizontal rod; 14. Pulley; 15. Handle; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Anti-slip cone; 18. Movable opening; 19. Rectangular opening; 20. Connecting rod; 21. Spring plate; 22. Reinforcing plate; 23. Protrusion; 24. Ground-breaking cone; 25. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation
[0030] This specific embodiment is a multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism, and its structural diagram is shown below. Figures 1-12 As shown, the system includes a mounting shell 1 and an inflatable castle body 7. The mounting shell 1 is installed on the side wall of the inflatable castle body 7. Several mounting shells are provided. A fixing rod 2 is installed inside the mounting shell 1. The fixing rod 2 has a rectangular cross-section. A connecting plate 6 is provided on the left and right sides of the fixing rod 2. A buckle mechanism is provided between the connecting plate 6 and the fixing rod 2. The connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inflatable castle body 7. The fixing rod 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell 1. The top of the fixing rod 2 passes through the mounting shell 1 and is movably connected to the mounting shell 1. A grounding tube 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting shell 1. A vertical rod 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod 2. The bottom of the vertical rod 12 is tapered. The bottom of the vertical rod 12 passes through the mounting shell 1 and is movably connected to the mounting shell 1. The bottom of the vertical rod 12 extends into the grounding tube 8. A transmission mechanism is provided on the side wall of the grounding tube 8 near the top. A reinforcement mechanism is provided on the side wall of the grounding tube 8 near the bottom.
[0031] like Figures 2-7 As shown, the buckling mechanism includes a positioning plate 3, which is L-shaped and evenly distributed on the left and right side walls of the fixing rod 2. The left and right side walls of the mounting shell 1 are respectively provided with evenly distributed circular holes 5. A cylindrical block 4 is provided in the circular hole 5. One side of the cylindrical block 4 extends into the mounting shell 1, and the other side extends into the outside of the mounting shell 1 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 6. An annular groove 25 is provided on the side wall of the cylindrical block 4, and the bottom of the positioning plate 3 extends into the adjacent annular groove 25.
[0032] By fixing multiple cylindrical blocks 4 simultaneously, the connection area between the two inflatable castle bodies 7 is increased, making the connection and fixing effect more stable. This avoids the surface of the inflatable castle body 7 being easily damaged by pulling when fixing a small area of the outer wall, thus effectively improving the stability of the connection.
[0033] like Figures 7-9As shown, the transmission mechanism includes horizontal bars 13 symmetrically fixed on the side wall of the vertical bar 12. The outer wall of the grounding tube 8 is provided with an external thread 9 near the top. An internal thread ring 10 is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube 8. The internal thread ring 10 matches the external thread 9. The outer wall of the external thread 9 is provided with a movable opening 18 symmetrically near the top. A U-shaped ring 11 is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube 8. The top of the U-shaped ring 11 is fixedly connected to the internal thread ring 10. One end of the two horizontal bars 13 passes through the movable opening 18 and extends into the U-shaped ring 11.
[0034] In this technical solution, both the internal threaded ring 10 and the grounding pipe 8 are made of stainless steel, which makes them more stable in use. At the same time, the stainless steel material is also heavier, which can increase the downward pressure and improve stability.
[0035] like Figures 7-12 As shown, the reinforcement mechanism includes a rectangular opening 19 on the outer wall of the insertion pipe 8. Several rectangular openings 19 are provided. A reinforcement plate 22 is movably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the rectangular opening 19. A protrusion 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the reinforcement plate 22. A soil-breaking cone 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insertion pipe 8. A connecting rod 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the soil-breaking cone 24. A spring plate 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 20. The spring plate 21 is arranged in a cross shape. One side of the reinforcement plate 22 is in contact with the spring plate 21.
[0036] The reinforcement mechanism increases the stability of the grounding pipe 8 after it is inserted into the ground, preventing it from being easily pulled out. In addition, the top of the reinforcement plate 22 is inclined, making it easier to get stuck in the soil. Furthermore, the spring plate 21 is made of stainless steel, which is rust-free in damp soil. Stainless steel is also highly corrosion-resistant and has good elasticity, making it more stable to use. The spring plate 21 will not shift due to the limiting effect of the connecting rod 20.
[0037] Among them, pulleys 14 are installed on the side walls of the two crossbars 13 respectively, the top of the internal threaded ring 10 is inclined, and the top of the internal threaded ring 10 is fixedly connected to the evenly distributed handles 15 near the edge. In this technical solution, the internal height of the U-shaped ring 11 is greater than the diameter of the pulley 14, so that the pulley 14 will not be stuck when the U-shaped ring 11 rotates. If necessary, grease can be injected into the U-shaped ring 11 to increase lubrication, which makes it easier to use.
[0038] In addition, a limiting plate 16 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the grounding pipe 8, and a uniformly distributed anti-slip cone 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate 16. The limiting plate 16 can limit the depth of the grounding pipe 8 inserted into the ground, and the anti-slip cone 17 can increase the friction with the ground after contacting the ground. In this way, when the internal thread ring 10 is rotated, the grounding pipe 8 will not rotate with it, effectively improving the convenience of use.
[0039] Working Principle: In use, this technical solution first inserts the grounding pipe 8 between the two inflatable castle bodies 7 according to their installation positions, ensuring the limiting plate 16 contacts the ground. Next, the connecting plate 6 on the inflatable castle body 7 is inserted into the circular hole 5. Then, by rotating the handle 15, the internal threaded ring 10 descends, causing the horizontal bar 13 and pulley 14 to descend. Simultaneously, the horizontal bar 13 lowers the fixing rod 2 and positioning plate 3, allowing the positioning plate 3 to enter the annular groove 25. This fixes the position of the cylindrical block 4, thus securing the two inflatable castle bodies 7. As the fixing rod 2 descends, it also lowers the vertical rod 12. The tapered design at the bottom of the vertical rod 12 allows it to descend... When it descends to a certain position, it will contact and squeeze the protrusion 23, causing the reinforcing plate 22 to swing outward and compress the spring plate 21. This strengthens the stability of the insertion tube 8 in the soil. When multiple inflatable castle bodies 7 need to be disassembled, first rotate the inner threaded ring 10 to raise the U-shaped ring 11 and the vertical rod 12. Simultaneously, the fixing rod 2 and the vertical rod 12 will also rise. The rise of the fixing rod 2 will drive the positioning plate 3 to move upward and disengage from the annular groove 25, so that the cylindrical block 4 can be pulled out. After the vertical rod 12 rises, it will disengage from the protrusion 23. The rebound force of the spring plate 21 will push the reinforcing plate 22 to swing back to the initial position. Then the insertion tube 8 can be pulled out, effectively solving the problem of the inflatable castle body 7 shifting due to vibration and easily tipping over.
[0040] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.
[0041] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism, comprising a mounting shell (1) and an inflatable castle body (7), characterized in that: The mounting shell (1) is set on the side wall of the inflatable castle body (7). Several mounting shells (1) are provided. A fixing rod (2) is provided inside the mounting shell (1). The fixing rod (2) has a rectangular cross-section. A connecting plate (6) is provided on the left and right sides of the fixing rod (2). A buckle mechanism is provided between the connecting plate (6) and the fixing rod (2). The connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inflatable castle body (7). The fixing rod (2) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell (1). The top of the fixing rod (2) extends through... The mounting shell (1) is movably connected to the mounting shell (1). The bottom of the mounting shell (1) is fixedly connected to the grounding tube (8). The bottom end of the fixing rod (2) is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (12). The bottom end of the vertical rod (12) is tapered. The bottom end of the vertical rod (12) passes through the mounting shell (1) and is movably connected to the mounting shell (1). The bottom end of the vertical rod (12) extends into the grounding tube (8). A transmission mechanism is provided on the side wall of the grounding tube (8) near the top. A reinforcement mechanism is provided on the side wall of the grounding tube (8) near the bottom.
2. The multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckling mechanism includes a positioning plate (3), which is L-shaped and is evenly distributed on the left and right side walls of the fixing rod (2). The left and right side walls of the mounting shell (1) are respectively provided with evenly distributed circular holes (5). A cylindrical block (4) is provided in the circular hole (5). One side of the cylindrical block (4) extends into the mounting shell (1), and the other side extends into the outside of the mounting shell (1) and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (6). An annular groove (25) is provided on the side wall of the cylindrical block (4), and the bottom of the positioning plate (3) extends into the adjacent annular groove (25).
3. The multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes horizontal bars (13) symmetrically fixed on the side wall of the vertical bar (12). The outer wall of the grounding tube (8) is provided with an external thread (9) near the top. An internal thread ring (10) is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube (8). The internal thread ring (10) matches the external thread (9). The outer wall of the external thread (9) is symmetrically provided with a movable opening (18) near the top. A U-shaped ring (11) is fitted on the side wall of the grounding tube (8). The top of the U-shaped ring (11) is fixedly connected to the internal thread ring (10). One end of each of the two horizontal bars (13) passes through the movable opening (18) and extends into the U-shaped ring (11).
4. The multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcement mechanism includes a rectangular opening (19) on the outer wall of the insertion pipe (8). Several rectangular openings (19) are provided. A reinforcement plate (22) is movably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the rectangular opening (19). A protrusion (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the reinforcement plate (22). A soil-breaking cone (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the insertion pipe (8). A connecting rod (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the soil-breaking cone (24). A spring plate (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (20). The spring plate (21) is arranged in a cross shape. One side of the reinforcement plate (22) is in contact with the spring plate (21).
5. A multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Pullers (14) are installed on the side walls of the two crossbars (13), the top of the internal threaded ring (10) is inclined, and the top of the internal threaded ring (10) is fixedly connected with evenly distributed handles (15) near the edge.
6. A multi-inflatable castle connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (16) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the grounding pipe (8), and a uniformly distributed anti-slip cone (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate (16).