Three-dimensional ball magic cube

Abstract

The utility model discloses a three-dimensional ball magic cube which comprises a horizontal base and three vertical circular rings. The horizontal base comprises three horizontal circular rings; circle centers of the three horizontal circular rings form an equilateral triangle; a circle of balls with the same color are respectively arranged in each vertical circular ring and each horizontal circular ring; the three horizontal circular rings and the three vertical circular rings adopt six different colors for distinguishing; the three vertical circular rings and the three horizontal circular rings are intersected in pairs and share one ball at the intersection; and an equilateral triangle is defined by the three vertical circular rings. After the scheme is adopted, the colors of the balls in the vertical circular rings and the horizontal circular rings are randomly disorganized, then the magic cube is reset, and the magic cube adopts a three-dimensional structure, so that the position of the magic cube needs to be continuously adjusted in the reset process so as to better adjust the balls, the interestingness of a product is improved, and meanwhile, the flexibility of hands is also improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy Rubik's Cubes, and more particularly to a three-dimensional ball-bearing Rubik's Cube. Background Technology

[0002] The Rubik's Cube, with its strong intellectual stimulation function, was once popular worldwide. It's easy to understand yet incredibly versatile and flexible. To master it, players must concentrate, think continuously, and remain patient. Currently, there are two main types of Rubik's Cubes on the market: one is a cube with six different colors on each face, played by randomly scrambling the colors and then resetting it; the other is a horizontal cube with several sets of rings on a horizontal base, each ring containing a ring of balls of the same color, with different colors distinguishing the rings. It's played by scrambling the colors of the balls in each ring and then resetting them. The cube-shaped Rubik's Cube, being more common, has relatively weaker appeal as a toy. While the horizontal Rubik's Cube is a more recent trend, its flat design may result in insufficient hand-eye coordination and a less engaging gameplay experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a three-dimensional ball bearing Rubik's Cube.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a three-dimensional ball bearing Rubik's Cube, characterized in that it includes a horizontal base and three vertical rings; the horizontal base includes three horizontal rings; the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring has a ring of balls of the same color; the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings are distinguished by six different colors; the three vertical rings intersect the three horizontal rings in pairs and share a ball at the intersection; the three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle.

[0005] By adopting this solution, the colors of the balls in each vertical and horizontal ring are randomly shuffled and then reset. Since the Rubik's Cube has a three-dimensional structure, the position of the Rubik's Cube needs to be constantly adjusted during the reset process to better adjust the balls, which enhances the fun of the product and also increases hand dexterity.

[0006] Further improvements include a horizontal base comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell 1, an outer ring lower shell 1, an inner ring upper shell 1, and an inner ring lower shell 1; the outer ring upper shell 1 is fixedly connected to the upper cover via a snap-fit ​​and slot-fit mechanism; the outer ring lower shell 1 is fixedly connected to the lower cover via a snap-fit ​​and slot-fit mechanism; the vertical ring comprises an outer ring upper shell 2, an outer ring lower shell 2, an inner ring upper shell 2, and an inner ring lower shell 2; the three inner ring upper shells 2 are integrated at the upper cover; the three inner ring lower shells 2 are integrated at the lower cover; the three inner ring upper shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector; the three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector; the three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector. The outer ring lower shell 2 is connected to the lower part of the triangular plate to form a whole lower connector; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell 1, the outer ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 1 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 1 and the inner ring lower shell 1 together form the inner ring groove 1 for accommodating the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 2 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the inner ring groove 2 for accommodating the ball.

[0007] Further improvements include an outer ring upper shell II comprising a first upper shell, a second upper shell, and a connecting plate; the three first upper shells are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first upper shell has a notch at the top, the width of which is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped onto the notch, and the first upper shell and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove II; the second upper shell is fixed to the upper connecting member by a snap-fit ​​and a slot, while simultaneously fixing the connecting plate to the notch; the outer ring lower shell II comprises a first lower shell, a second lower shell, and a connecting plate lower; the three first lower shells are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate lower; the first lower shell has a notch at the top, the width of which is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate lower is snapped onto the notch, and the first lower shell and the connecting plate lower form an outer ring groove II; the second lower shell is fixed to the lower connecting member by a snap-fit ​​and a slot, while simultaneously fixing the connecting plate lower to the notch; the outer ring groove II, the upper shell, the lower shell, and the outer ring groove II together form the outer ring groove II. Different colored balls can be quickly filled into their respective areas by using the notch above or below.

[0008] Further improvements include upper slot 1 and upper slot 2 on the outer circumference of the second housing, with upper slot 2 symmetrically positioned on both sides of upper slot 1; the length of upper slot 1 is greater than the length of upper slot 2; upper slot 1 and upper slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed to upper decorative block 1 and upper decorative block 2; lower slot 1 and lower slot 2 are located on the outer circumference of the lower housing, with lower slot 2 symmetrically positioned on both sides of lower slot 1; lower slot 1 is greater than the length of lower slot 2; lower slot 1 and lower slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed to lower decorative block 1 and lower decorative block 2. The upper decorative block 1, upper decorative block 2, lower decorative block 1, and lower decorative block 2 serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal.

[0009] A further improvement is made: the horizontal base has latches on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings; the latches engage with and fix limit blocks. The latches and limit blocks serve to fix the horizontal base in place.

[0010] A further improvement involves a trapezoidal groove between two adjacent horizontal rings on the horizontal base; the trapezoidal groove is fitted with an upper decorative block three and a lower decorative block three that are locked together. These upper and lower decorative blocks three serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the design.

[0011] Further improvements include an upper decorative block four on the inner ring upper shell, which gradually rises from near the outer ring upper shell towards the triangular plate; and a lower decorative block four on the inner ring lower shell, which gradually rises from near the outer ring lower shell towards the lower end of the triangular plate. These features serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal.

[0012] Further improvements include a positioning protrusion 1 at the junction of the inner ring of the horizontal ring and the outer ring of the vertical ring; positioning protrusion 1 includes two arc-shaped surfaces, one and two, arranged in a cross shape; both arc-shaped surfaces gradually increase in size from both sides towards the middle; a positioning groove is located at the highest point where arc-shaped surfaces one and two intersect; positioning protrusion 2 at the junction of the outer ring of the horizontal ring and the inner ring of the vertical ring; positioning protrusion 2 includes two arc-shaped surfaces, one and four, arranged in a cross shape; both arc-shaped surfaces three and four gradually increase in size from both sides towards the middle; a positioning arc surface is located at the highest point where arc-shaped surfaces three and four intersect. The positioning protrusion 1, positioning groove, positioning protrusion 2, and positioning arc surfaces serve to limit the movement of the ball bearings. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 It is a 3D diagram of a 3D Rubik's Cube.

[0014] Figure 2 This is the front view of a 3D Rubik's Cube.

[0015] Figure 3 These are 3D images and magnified details of a Rubik's Cube after the balls have been removed.

[0016] Figure 4 It is the disassembly of a 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube after the balls are removed. Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 5 It is the disassembly of a 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube after the balls are removed. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0018] The preferred embodiment of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a three-dimensional ball-bearing Rubik's Cube includes a horizontal base 1 and three vertical rings 2; the horizontal base includes three horizontal rings 3; the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring has a ring of balls 4 of the same color; the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings are distinguished by six different colors; each of the three vertical rings intersects with each of the three horizontal rings in pairs, sharing a ball at the intersection; for ease of installation, it is preferable that the vertical rings borrow a ball from the horizontal rings at the intersection. It should be noted that, alternatively, the horizontal rings can borrow a ball from the vertical rings at the intersection. The three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle.

[0020] A positioning protrusion 1 is provided at the junction of the inner ring of the horizontal ring and the outer ring of the vertical ring; the positioning protrusion 1 includes an arc-shaped surface 29 and an arc-shaped surface 30 that intersect in a cross shape; both arc-shaped surfaces 1 and 2 are arc-shaped surfaces that gradually increase in size from both sides towards the middle; a positioning groove 31 is provided at the highest point where arc-shaped surfaces 1 and 2 intersect; a positioning protrusion 2 is provided at the junction of the outer ring of the horizontal ring and the inner ring of the vertical ring; the positioning protrusion 2 includes an arc-shaped surface 32 and an arc-shaped surface 33 that intersect in a cross shape; both arc-shaped surfaces 3 and 4 are arc-shaped surfaces that gradually increase in size from both sides towards the middle; a positioning arc surface 34 is provided at the highest point where arc-shaped surfaces 3 and 4 intersect. A latch 24 is provided on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings on the horizontal base; a limit block 25 is engaged and fixed at the latch. The horizontal base has a trapezoidal groove 26 between two adjacent horizontal rings; the trapezoidal groove is provided with an upper decorative block 3 27 and a lower decorative block 3 that are fixedly connected.

[0021] The horizontal base includes an upper cover 5, a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell 6, an outer ring lower shell 1, an inner ring upper shell 7, and an inner ring lower shell 1; the outer ring upper shell 1 is fixedly connected to the upper cover by a snap-fit ​​and slot engagement; the outer ring lower shell 1 is fixedly connected to the lower cover by a snap-fit ​​and slot engagement; the vertical ring includes an outer ring upper shell 2 8, an outer ring lower shell 2 9, an inner ring upper shell 2 9, and an inner ring lower shell 2 9; the three inner ring upper shells 2 are integrated at the upper cover; the three inner ring lower shells 2 are integrated at the lower cover; the three inner ring upper shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate 10 and then integrated into a single upper connector 11; the three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring lower shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate 10 and then integrated into a single upper connector 11; Shell 2 is connected to the lower part of the triangular plate to form a whole lower connector; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell 1, the outer ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an outer ring groove 12 for receiving the ball; the inner ring upper shell 1 and the inner ring lower shell 1 together form an inner ring groove 13 for receiving the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an outer ring groove 2 14 for receiving the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an inner ring groove 2 15 for receiving the ball.

[0022] The outer ring upper shell 2 includes a first shell upper 16, a second shell upper 17, and a connecting plate 18; the three first shell uppers are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first shell upper has a notch upper 19 at the top, the width of the notch upper is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped into the notch upper, and the first shell upper and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove 2 upper; the second shell upper is fixed to the upper connecting member by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and at the same time the connecting plate is fixed to the notch upper; the outer ring lower shell 2 includes a first shell lower, a second shell lower, and a connecting plate lower; the three first shell lowers are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate lower; the first shell lower has a notch lower at the top, the width of the notch lower is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate lower is snapped into the notch lower, and the first shell lower and the connecting plate lower form an outer ring groove 2 lower; the second shell lower is fixed to the lower connecting member by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and at the same time the connecting plate lower is fixed to the notch lower; the outer ring groove 2 upper, the upper shell, the lower shell, and the outer ring groove 2 lower together form the outer ring groove 2. The outer circumference of the second shell has an upper slot 1 20 and an upper slot 21, with the upper slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper slot 1; the length of the upper slot 1 is greater than the length of the upper slot 2; the upper slot 1 and the upper slot 2 respectively engage and fix the upper decorative block 1 22 and the upper decorative block 23; the outer circumference of the lower shell has a lower slot 1 and a lower slot 2, with the lower slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower slot 1; the length of the lower slot 1 is greater than the length of the lower slot 2; the lower slot 1 and the lower slot 2 respectively engage and fix the lower decorative block 1 and the lower decorative block 2. An upper decorative block 4 28 is provided at one point on the inner ring upper shell, gradually rising from near the outer ring upper shell towards the end near the triangular plate; a lower decorative block 4 is provided at one point on the inner ring lower shell, gradually rising from near the outer ring lower shell towards the end near the lower triangular plate.

[0023] Assembly of the 3D Rubik's Cube: Secure the upper shell, lower shell, upper connector, lower connector, outer ring upper shell 1, and outer ring lower shell 1 as a single unit using screws. Place a ball of the same color into one of the horizontal rings through the notch on the vertical ring. Then, place the balls of the other two colors into the two horizontal rings in sequence. Next, place the balls of the three different colors into the three vertical rings. After completion, snap the three secondary shells onto the upper connectors and snap the limiting blocks onto the latches. Finally, fix the decorative pieces in their respective positions to complete the assembly of the 3D Rubik's Cube. How to play the 3D Rubik's Cube: Randomly rotate the balls to distribute the balls of different colors irregularly within the horizontal and vertical rings. Players rotate the balls to place balls of the same color into the same ring, thus resetting the cube. The 3D Rubik's Cube of this application requires players to continuously rotate its position during play in order to observe and think about how to perfectly reset it, thus enhancing the fun of the toy while also exercising hand dexterity and visual observation skills.

[0024] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but this embodiment is not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of this utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional ball-bearing Rubik's Cube, characterized in that, It includes a horizontal base (1) and three vertical rings (2); the horizontal base includes three horizontal rings (3); the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring has a ring of the same color ball (4); the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings are distinguished by six different colors; the three vertical rings intersect the three horizontal rings in pairs and share a ball at the intersection; the three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle.

2. The 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal base includes an upper cover (5), a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell (6), an outer ring lower shell (1), an inner ring upper shell (7), and an inner ring lower shell (1); the outer ring upper shell (1) is fixedly connected to the upper cover by a snap-fit ​​and a slot engagement; the outer ring lower shell (1) is fixedly connected to the lower cover by a snap-fit ​​and a slot engagement; the vertical ring includes an outer ring upper shell (2) (8), an outer ring lower shell (2), an inner ring upper shell (2) (9), and an inner ring lower shell (2); the three inner ring upper shells (2) are integrated at the upper cover; the three inner ring lower shells (2) are integrated at the lower cover; the three inner ring upper shells (1) and the three outer ring upper shells (2) are connected by a triangular plate (10) and then integrated into an integral upper connector (11); the three inner ring lower ...). The outer ring lower shell 2 is connected to the lower part of the triangular plate and then integrated into a whole lower connector; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell 1, the outer ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 1 (12) to accommodate the ball; the inner ring upper shell 1 and the inner ring lower shell 1 together form the inner ring groove 1 (13) to accommodate the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 2 (14) to accommodate the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the inner ring groove 2 (15) to accommodate the ball.

3. The 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer ring upper shell includes a first shell upper (16), a second shell upper (17), and a connecting plate (18); the three first shell uppers are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first shell upper has a notch upper (19) at the top, the width of the notch upper is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped into the notch upper, and the first shell upper and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove upper; the second shell upper is fixed to the upper connector by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and the connecting plate is fixed to the notch upper; the outer ring lower shell includes a first shell lower, a second shell lower, and a connecting plate lower; the three first shell lowers are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate lower; the first shell lower has a notch lower at the top, the width of the notch lower is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate lower is snapped into the notch lower, and the first shell lower and the connecting plate lower form an outer ring groove lower; the second shell lower is fixed to the lower connector by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and the connecting plate lower is fixed to the notch lower; the outer ring groove upper, the upper shell, the lower shell and the outer ring groove lower together form the outer ring groove lower.

4. The 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer circumference of the second housing has an upper slot 1 (20) and an upper slot 2 (21), with the upper slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper slot 1; the length of the upper slot 1 is greater than the length of the upper slot 2; the upper slot 1 and the upper slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with the upper decorative block 1 (22) and the upper decorative block 2 (23); the outer circumference of the lower housing has a lower slot 1 and a lower slot 2, with the lower slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower slot 1; the length of the lower slot 1 is greater than the length of the lower slot 2; the lower slot 1 and the lower slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with the lower decorative block 1 and the lower decorative block 2.

5. The 3D ball bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal base has latches (24) on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings; the latches are engaged and fixed with limit blocks (25).

6. The 3D ball bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal base has a trapezoidal groove (26) between two adjacent horizontal rings; the trapezoidal groove is provided with an upper decorative block three (27) and a lower decorative block three that are fixedly connected by a snap-fit.

7. The 3D ball-bearing Rubik's Cube according to claim 2, characterized in that, An upper decorative block four (28) is provided at one point on the inner ring upper shell. The upper decorative block four gradually rises from the end near the outer ring upper shell to the end near the triangle plate. A lower decorative block four is provided at one point on the inner ring lower shell. The lower decorative block gradually rises from the end near the outer ring lower shell to the end near the bottom of the triangle plate.

8. The three-dimensional ball-bearing Rubik's Cube according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A positioning protrusion is provided at the junction of the inner ring of the horizontal ring and the outer ring of the vertical ring; the positioning protrusion includes a cross-shaped arc surface one (29) and an arc surface two (30); both arc surfaces one and two are arc surfaces that gradually increase from both sides to the middle; the positioning groove (31) is located at the highest point where arc surfaces one and two intersect; a positioning protrusion two is provided at the junction of the outer ring of the horizontal ring and the inner ring of the vertical ring; the positioning protrusion two includes a cross-shaped arc surface three (32) and an arc surface four (33); both arc surfaces three and four are arc surfaces that gradually increase from both sides to the middle; the positioning arc surface (34) is located at the highest point where arc surfaces three and four intersect.

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