Interactive jigsaw puzzle with playing function

Abstract

The utility model discloses an interactive jigsaw puzzle with a playing function. The interactive jigsaw puzzle comprises a mounting shell, a jigsaw assembly and a broadcasting assembly, the mounting shell comprises a bottom shell and an upper cover which are spliced with each other, a puzzle groove is concavely formed in the upper cover, a puzzle plate is arranged in the puzzle groove, pattern contour lines are carved on the puzzle plate, and a playing hole is formed in the bottom shell; the jigsaw assembly comprises a plurality of jigsaw units, and the jigsaw units are provided with induction generating pieces; the broadcasting assembly is arranged in the bottom shell and comprises a loudspeaker and a plurality of inductive switches, the loudspeaker is arranged in the bottom shell, the inductive switches are arranged in the upper cover and correspond to the jigsaw puzzle positions of the jigsaw puzzle units respectively, inductive generating pieces of the jigsaw puzzle units face the inside of the jigsaw puzzle grooves, and the inductive switches are electrically connected with the loudspeaker. By adopting the arrangement, the interaction between the audio playing function and the jigsaw puzzle can be improved, and the jigsaw interest of a user is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of toy structures that combine puzzle and sound playback functions, specifically relating to an interactive puzzle toy with playback function. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional jigsaw puzzles typically only offer simple graphic assembly to create predetermined patterns, such as animated images or landscapes. While these puzzles primarily develop children's observation and fine motor skills, they lack cultural depth and interactivity, and children's interest may easily wane after completing the puzzle.

[0003] With the continuous development of toy technology, existing technologies have emerged that integrate media players into puzzle toys. Playback is primarily controlled by buttons, allowing users to listen to content while completing the puzzle, thus enhancing the overall experience. However, the puzzle and media player functions in these toys remain relatively independent, with low interactivity, which may reduce children's interest in puzzles and result in a lack of personalized experience. Furthermore, the content provided by the media player can be arbitrary, potentially lacking sufficient educational depth. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an interactive puzzle toy with a playback function, which can improve the interactivity between the audio playback function and the puzzle toy, thereby increasing the user's interest in puzzles.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An interactive puzzle toy with playback function includes a mounting shell, puzzle components, and a playback component;

[0007] The mounting housing includes a bottom shell and a top cover that are joined together. The top cover has a recessed puzzle groove, and a puzzle board is provided in the puzzle groove. The puzzle board is engraved with the outline of a pattern. The bottom shell has a playback hole.

[0008] The jigsaw puzzle assembly includes several jigsaw puzzle units, and each jigsaw puzzle unit is equipped with a sensor.

[0009] The sound-broadcasting component is disposed within the bottom shell. The sound-broadcasting component includes a loudspeaker and several inductive switches. The loudspeaker is disposed within the bottom shell, and the several inductive switches are disposed within the top cover. The several inductive switches correspond to the puzzle positions of the several puzzle units. The sensing element of the puzzle unit faces into the puzzle slot, and the inductive switches are electrically connected to the loudspeaker.

[0010] Furthermore, the sensing element is a magnetic block, which is embedded in the puzzle unit, and the sensing switch is a magnetic field sensing switch or a capacitive sensing switch.

[0011] Furthermore, the wall thickness between the bottom surface of the puzzle slot and the bottom surface of the top cover is 5 mm to 8 mm.

[0012] Furthermore, a thin metal layer is provided on the inner bottom surface of the top cover. The thin metal layer has through holes corresponding to the installation positions of several of the induction switches. The through holes allow the sensing end of the induction switch to be inserted. Several puzzle units are assembled in the puzzle slot. The puzzle units are magnetically attracted to the inner bottom surface of the puzzle slot by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic blocks. When the puzzle unit is in place, the magnetic field generated by the magnetic blocks of the puzzle unit triggers the induction switch to sense.

[0013] Furthermore, several of the aforementioned inductive switches are electrically connected to the speaker in series or in parallel.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a circuit board and a power battery. The speaker is electrically connected to the circuit board via several of the aforementioned inductive switches, and the power battery supplies power to the circuit board.

[0015] Furthermore, the slot of the puzzle piece is provided with a light strip, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and the broadcasting component.

[0016] Furthermore, a power switch and a volume switch are provided on the surface of the mounting housing, and both the power switch and the volume switch are electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0017] Furthermore, the broadcasting component also includes an audio module, which includes a Flash circuit that is electrically connected to the speaker.

[0018] Furthermore, the circuit board is electrically connected to a wireless circuit, and the Flash circuit is electrically connected to the wireless circuit to download music or audio over the network.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention relates to an interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback functionality. By mounting a jigsaw puzzle assembly and a sound playback assembly within a housing, several puzzle units are used for puzzle-solving within the puzzle slot. When a puzzle unit is correctly positioned, a sensor within the unit generates a sensing source, such as a change in magnetic field or capacitance. This sensing source is received by a corresponding induction switch, triggering the switch to activate. Therefore, one or more induction switches can be used to trigger a speaker to play music or a story, thus interacting with the accuracy of the puzzle-solving process and the speaker's playback function, thereby enhancing the toy's interactivity. Children can also learn relevant knowledge through the speaker while solving the puzzle, increasing their interest and enjoyment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is one of the exploded views of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is the second exploded view of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the bottom shell, circuit board, and power battery of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is the MCU circuit diagram of the circuit board of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a reset circuit diagram of the circuit board of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a power management circuit diagram of the circuit board of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a WIFI circuit diagram of the wireless circuit of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a Flash circuit diagram of the playback component of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a speaker circuit diagram of the playback component of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a circuit diagram of the volume switch (i.e., volume up and down buttons) of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 12 This is a circuit diagram showing the parallel connection configuration of the inductive switch (Hall sensor) of this utility model.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Mounting housing; 11. Bottom shell; 111. Playback hole; 12. Top cover; 121. Puzzle slot; 13. Puzzle board; 14. Thin metal layer; 2. Puzzle assembly; 21. Puzzle unit; 3. Audio assembly; 31. Circuit board; 32. Speaker; 33. Inductive switch; 34. Power battery; 35. Power switch; 36. Volume switch. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Terms such as “upper,” “inner,” “middle,” “left,” “right,” and “one” used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the present invention.

[0035] This invention addresses the problem of low interactivity and reduced user interest in existing jigsaw puzzles by designing an interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with a playback function. This interactive jigsaw puzzle function can be combined with the playback function of the player. When a piece is in place or accurately, the player plays corresponding music or a story to enhance the toy experience and interaction, thereby increasing children's interest.

[0036] The following is a detailed introduction to the structure, principle, and usage of the interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function of this utility model:

[0037] An interactive puzzle toy with playback functionality, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a mounting housing 1, a puzzle component 2, and a broadcasting component 3. Both the puzzle component 2 and the broadcasting component 3 are mounted on the mounting housing 1. The puzzle component 2 is used for puzzle-solving. When the puzzle is in place or the puzzle is accurate, the broadcasting component 3 will play the corresponding story or music to achieve interactive functionality.

[0038] The mounting housing 1 includes a bottom shell 11 and a top cover 12 that fit together. The top cover 12 has a recessed puzzle slot 121, in which a puzzle board 13 is placed. The puzzle board 13 can be made of thin wood or plastic or a thin film sticker. The puzzle board 13 is engraved with pattern outlines, such as the outlines of the twelve zodiac animals. Users can use the puzzle components 2 to complete the puzzle along the pattern outlines in the puzzle board 13. The sound component 3 is disposed in the bottom shell 11, and the bottom shell 11 has a playback hole 111.

[0039] The jigsaw puzzle component 2 includes several jigsaw puzzle units 21. These units are assembled within the puzzle slots 121 to form a complete pattern. In this embodiment, the pattern is primarily one of the twelve zodiac animals. Therefore, the jigsaw puzzle component 2 is divided into twelve sets, each corresponding to a different zodiac animal. Each jigsaw puzzle unit 21 uses puzzle pieces, each equipped with a sensing element (e.g., a magnetic field generator or a capacitive sensor, not shown in the figure) to generate a sensing source. This source is then received by the audio playback component 3 and triggered for activation.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, a circuit board 31 and a power battery 34 are also housed inside the bottom casing 11. The circuit board 31 uses an MCU circuit with a reset circuit and a power management circuit. The power battery 34 is electrically connected to the circuit board 31. The power management circuit consists of a USB charging port J10, a power management chip U3, a power switch 35S1, and a linear regulator U4. It is responsible for controlling the charging and discharging of the lithium battery and providing power to the entire system. The system's switching can be controlled by the power switch 35S1.

[0041] The audio component 3 includes a speaker 32 and several induction switches 33. The speaker 32 is attached to the inner bottom surface of the bottom shell 11 by screws, and the sound-emitting part of the speaker 32 is positioned facing the playback hole 111. Several induction switches 33 are disposed inside the top cover 12, and the several induction switches 33 correspond to the accurate puzzle positions of several puzzle units 21. The induction switches 33 are electrically connected to the speaker 32, and the speaker 32 is electrically connected to the circuit board 31 through the several induction switches 33. The power supply battery 34 supplies power to the circuit board 31.

[0042] In this embodiment, when assembling the puzzle on the puzzle board 13 within the puzzle slot 121, the sensing element of the puzzle unit 21 faces inward towards the puzzle slot 121, and several sensing switches 33 are electrically connected to the speaker 32 in series or parallel. Therefore, ① when several sensing switches 33 are electrically connected to the speaker 32 in series, the speaker 32 will only be triggered to play music after all sensing switches 33 have received the sensing source generated by the sensing element. That is, when the puzzle is completed or successfully completed, the speaker 32 will be triggered to play music. Taking the puzzle pattern of the twelve zodiac animals in this embodiment as an example, for instance, when a child completes the puzzle of the "rat," the puzzle board 13 senses that the "rat" puzzle piece is in place and begins to play historical stories related to rats, such as "The Rat's Wedding." ② When several induction switches 33 are electrically connected to the speaker 32 in parallel, the speaker 32 can be triggered to play music as soon as one of the puzzle units 21 is in place, and the speaker 32 can be triggered to play other music as soon as the next puzzle unit 21 is in place.

[0043] In this embodiment, the broadcasting component 3 further includes an audio module, which includes a storage chip, an audio decoder, and a power amplifier, all electrically connected to the storage chip. The storage chip is electrically connected to the speaker 32. The storage chip includes a Flash circuit, which pre-stores a wealth of audio files containing historical stories of the twelve zodiac animals, covering myths, legends, folk tales, etc., for each zodiac animal. The audio decoder is responsible for converting digital audio signals into analog signals, while the power amplifier enhances the audio output power to ensure clear and loud sound.

[0044] In this embodiment, the circuit board 31 is also electrically connected to a wireless circuit, which can be a WIFI, Bluetooth, 5G, 4G, or other wireless circuits. The Flash circuit is electrically connected to the wireless circuit so that the user can wirelessly connect to the network to download music or audio.

[0045] In this embodiment, a power switch 35 and a volume switch 36 are provided on the surface of the mounting housing 1, and both the power switch 35 and the volume switch 36 are electrically connected to the circuit board 31. The power switch 35 is used to turn the device on or off, and the volume switch 36 is used to adjust the volume of the speaker 32.

[0046] In this embodiment, an LED light strip is installed at the opening of the puzzle slot 121. The light strip is electrically connected to the circuit board 31 and the audio module. When the speaker 32 plays music through the audio module, the LED light strip can flash different colors of light according to the music content to create an atmosphere.

[0047] Regarding the function of the inductive switch 33 triggering the playback component to play sound after receiving the sensing source emitted by the sensing generator, the following describes the inductive switch 33, the sensing generator, and related technologies: The sensing generator uses a magnetic block, which is a neodymium iron boron magnetic sheet. The magnetic block is embedded in the puzzle unit 21. The inductive switch 33 is a magnetic field switch, a capacitive inductive switch 33, or a switch-type Hall sensor. A thin metal layer 14 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the upper cover 12. The thin metal layer 14 has through holes corresponding to the installation positions of several inductive switches 33, and the through holes allow the sensing end of the inductive switch 33 to be inserted. Therefore, several puzzle units 21 are assembled in the puzzle slot 121. The puzzle units 21 are magnetically attracted to the inner bottom surface of the puzzle slot 121 by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic block. When the puzzle unit 21 is in place, the magnetic field generated by the magnetic block of the puzzle unit 21 triggers the inductive switch 33 to sense. Meanwhile, the wall thickness between the inner bottom surface of the puzzle slot 121 and the inner bottom surface of the top cover 12 is 5 mm to 8 mm. By limiting the thickness of this wall, the magnetic field generated by the puzzle unit 21 is made more significant and can be accurately sensed by the corresponding inductive switch 33, thereby improving the sensitivity.

[0048] Regarding the circuit portion of this utility model, as follows: Figures 5 to 12 As shown, the MCU circuit mainly consists of an MCU and a crystal oscillator. The MCU is responsible for controlling the speaker to play music based on the signal fed back from the Hall sensor. The reset circuit provides a reset signal for the MCU. The WIFI circuit allows users to connect to the internet and download music to the device. Taking several inductive switches 33 electrically connected to the speaker 32 in parallel as an example, the Hall sensor circuit consists of 12 switch-type Hall sensors (U7-U18) and 1 linear Hall sensor (U19). The linear sensor U19 is used to detect whether the user has placed all the puzzle pieces. Its principle is that when the user places puzzle pieces in the puzzle placement area, U19 will sense the magnetic field and send a voltage signal to the MCU. The more puzzle pieces are placed, the stronger the magnetic field is generated, and the voltage value of the voltage signal changes accordingly. The MCU only needs to judge the magnitude of the voltage value collected by U19 to determine whether the user has placed all the puzzle pieces. Twelve switch-type Hall sensors are distributed in twelve different locations within the puzzle area. Each of the twelve puzzle sets should have a magnet corresponding to one of these twelve sensors (only one can correspond). After the user completes a puzzle, the puzzle set will generate a signal with its corresponding Hall sensor. The MCU then determines which Hall sensor sent the signal. Only after the MCU receives a signal from one of the sensors U7-U18 and also receives a signal from U19 can it play the corresponding zodiac music and story stored in flash memory, according to a pre-set program.

[0049] Working Principle: This interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function utilizes a jigsaw puzzle component 2 and a sound playback component 3 mounted on the housing 1. Several puzzle units 21 are used to complete the puzzle within the puzzle slot 121. When a puzzle unit 21 is correctly positioned, its sensor generates a sensing source, which is received by a corresponding induction switch 33, triggering the switch. Therefore, one or more induction switches 33 can be used to trigger the speaker 32 to play music or a story, thus interacting with the accuracy of the puzzle process and the playback function of the speaker 32, thereby enhancing the interactivity of the jigsaw puzzle toy. Children can also learn relevant knowledge through the speaker 32 while completing the puzzle, increasing their interest and enjoyment.

[0050] Instructions for use: After opening the toy packaging, children should first observe the outlines of the twelve zodiac animal patterns on the puzzle board 13, and refer to the detailed illustrations in the product manual. Then, they can begin selecting puzzle pieces to assemble. When a puzzle piece is correctly placed in its corresponding position on the puzzle board 13, the magnetic tab on the back of the piece adheres to the magnetic layer on the back of the puzzle board 13, simultaneously triggering the induction switch 33. The induction switch 33 transmits a signal to the audio module. After recognizing the signal, the audio module retrieves the corresponding zodiac animal's historical story audio file from the storage chip and plays it through the speaker 32. After completing the puzzle, children can also use the magnetic components around the puzzle board 13 to create different combinations, such as folding or assembling it into a three-dimensional shape, increasing the toy's fun and display value. Furthermore, with the external device connection function, children can download more personalized audio content and expand the toy's functionality, further enhancing its educational and entertainment value.

[0051] Based on the detailed description of the product structure and working principle of the interactive toy of this utility model above, it can be seen that this utility model has the following advantages:

[0052] ① Education and cultural inheritance: It can play historical stories of the twelve zodiac animals, systematically teach children traditional cultural knowledge, and cultivate children's interest and love for history and culture. In the process of listening to stories, children's language comprehension, expression, imagination and memory are exercised and improved, so as to enhance their comprehensive quality.

[0053] ② Enhanced interactivity and fun: The magnetic interactive function breaks away from the traditional single assembly method of puzzles, increasing the fun and challenge of puzzles. Children can achieve multiple combinations of puzzle pieces through magnetic parts, stimulating children's creativity and desire to explore; the close integration of historical stories with the puzzle-solving process allows children to hear vivid and interesting stories while solving puzzles, enhancing the interactivity between the toy and children.

[0054] ③ Personalization and Expandability: Supports downloading different versions and styles of audio content via external devices to meet the individual needs and interests of different children. Wireless network connectivity and an online resource library offering animated videos, interactive games, and other extended content further enrich the toy's functionality.

[0055] In summary, the main innovation of this utility model lies in:

[0056] 1. Puzzle and audio playback linkage mechanism: The back of the puzzle unit 21 is provided with a magnetic block, the mounting housing 1 is provided with a puzzle slot 121, and the internal corresponding puzzle position is provided with a sensor switch 33 and a playback component; when the puzzle unit 21 is partially or completely correctly attached to the puzzle slot 121, the sensor switch 33 triggers the speaker 32 to play the corresponding audio, realizing the real-time interaction of "puzzle action - story playback".

[0057] 2. Magnetic interactive multi-functional design: The puzzle slot 121 and the puzzle unit 21 are stably attracted by the magnetic blocks with optimized magnetic pole distribution, thus supporting multiple combination forms (such as folding into a three-dimensional shape). Therefore, the zodiac puzzle board can be displayed more effectively and increase the cultural experience and fun.

[0058] 3. Personalized content expansion and intelligent interaction: It can connect to external devices wirelessly (such as Bluetooth, WiFi, 5G, 4G) and supports downloading multilingual and multi-style audio and extended content (such as animation, games, etc.).

[0059] 4. Modular and environmentally friendly safety design: The outline of the pattern engraved in the puzzle slot 121 can be pre-engraved on a thin plate or film and then set in the puzzle slot 121 to facilitate the replacement of different puzzle patterns (such as the main pattern of the twelve zodiac animals), supporting different materials and diverse ways of playing; all materials meet environmental and safety standards, and the battery and puzzle unit 21 are optimized for safety to avoid risks to children.

[0060] 5. Integrated Education and Entertainment Structure: This structure integrates the historical and cultural stories of the twelve zodiac animals, hands-on puzzles, interactive sound and light experiences, and creative magnetic gameplay to achieve the core function of "learning through play," systematically enhancing children's cultural literacy and comprehensive abilities. The core protection focuses on: the triggering and linkage technology between the puzzle and sound playback, the multi-scenario application design of magnetic interaction, the personalized content expansion system, and the integrated solution of intelligent interactive functions.

[0061] The embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto. Based on the above content of this utility model, using ordinary technical knowledge and conventional means in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​this utility model, this utility model can also be modified, replaced or combined in various other forms, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with a playback function, characterized in that, include: The mounting housing includes a bottom shell and a top cover that fit together. The top cover has a recessed puzzle groove, and a puzzle board is provided in the puzzle groove. The puzzle board is engraved with the outline of a pattern. The bottom shell has a playback hole. A jigsaw puzzle assembly, comprising a plurality of puzzle units, wherein each puzzle unit is equipped with a sensor. The broadcasting component is disposed within the bottom shell. The broadcasting component includes a loudspeaker and several inductive switches. The loudspeaker is disposed within the bottom shell, and the several inductive switches are disposed within the top cover. The several inductive switches correspond to the puzzle positions of several puzzle units. The sensing elements of the puzzle units face into the puzzle slots, and the inductive switches are electrically connected to the loudspeaker.

2. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing element is a magnetic block, which is embedded in the puzzle unit. The sensing switch is a magnetic field sensing switch, a capacitive sensing switch, or a switch-type Hall sensor.

3. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The wall thickness between the bottom surface of the puzzle slot and the bottom surface of the top cover is 5 mm to 8 mm.

4. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inner bottom surface of the top cover is provided with a thin metal layer. The thin metal layer has through holes corresponding to the installation positions of several induction switches. The through holes allow the sensing end of the induction switch to be inserted. Several puzzle units are assembled in the puzzle slot. The puzzle units are magnetically attracted to the inner bottom surface of the puzzle slot by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic blocks. When the puzzle unit is in place, the magnetic field generated by the magnetic blocks of the puzzle unit triggers the induction switch to sense.

5. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the aforementioned inductive switches are electrically connected to the speaker in series or in parallel.

6. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a circuit board and a power battery. The speaker is electrically connected to the circuit board via several of the aforementioned inductive switches, and the power battery supplies power to the circuit board.

7. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The slot of the puzzle piece is equipped with a light strip, which is electrically connected to the circuit board and the broadcasting component.

8. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The surface of the mounting housing is provided with a power switch and a volume switch, both of which are electrically connected to the circuit board.

9. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The broadcasting component also includes an audio module, which includes a Flash circuit that is electrically connected to the speaker.

10. The interactive jigsaw puzzle toy with playback function as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The circuit board is electrically connected to a wireless circuit, and the Flash circuit is electrically connected to the wireless circuit to download music or audio over the network.

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