Wooden whirligig

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of toy models, and discloses a carousel which comprises a base, a carrier plate is rotatably arranged on the base, a main column is mounted in the middle of the carrier plate, a top cover is mounted at the top of the main column, and a carousel model is arranged between the bottom, close to the outer edge, of the top cover and the carrier plate; a containing cavity is formed in the bottom end of the main column, a rotation guiding mechanism is arranged in the containing cavity, and a force storage mechanism is installed on the base. The carousel solves the problems that in the prior art, a carousel made of pure wood lacks rotating ability and cannot arouse interest of children, and a carousel model and a toy which are provided with rotating ability by introducing electronic equipment are fragile in internal structure, and the children are easy to collide and fall off during playing. Therefore, electronic equipment in the carousel model and the toy is quickly damaged, and the playability of the carousel model and the toy for children is seriously reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy model technology, specifically to a carousel. Background Technology

[0002] A carousel is an amusement park ride that uses rotation and up-and-down movement to simulate riding a horse and uses lighting to create a dreamlike atmosphere. It is loved by some children and is also a romantic place for young men and women to date. Based on its excellent ability to create a dreamlike atmosphere, carousel models, toys and music boxes are also very popular among young people and children.

[0003] Carousel models, toys, and music boxes are mostly made of wood due to their small size and portability. Under current technology, carousels made of pure wood lack the ability to rotate and cannot attract children's interest. Carousel models and toys that incorporate electronic devices to enable rotation have relatively fragile internal structures. Children are prone to bumping and falling while playing, which can lead to rapid damage to the electronic devices inside the carousel models and toys, seriously reducing their playability for children. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a carousel, which solves the problems mentioned in the background above.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a carousel, comprising: a base, a carrier plate rotatably mounted on the base, a main column installed in the middle of the carrier plate, a top cover installed on the top of the main column, and a carousel model disposed between the bottom of the top cover near its outer edge and the carrier plate;

[0006] The bottom end of the main column is provided with a receiving cavity, and a guide rotation mechanism is provided inside the receiving cavity. A power storage mechanism is installed on the base, and the structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism is located at the bottom of the base via the power storage mechanism.

[0007] A turntable bearing is coaxially mounted on the bottom of the carrier plate, and the bottom of the turntable bearing is coaxially mounted on the base.

[0008] Preferably, the base includes a platform, a groove is provided at the center of the bottom of the platform, and the structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism is located in the groove.

[0009] Preferably, multiple sets of light bulbs are evenly arranged on the surface of the base near the outer edge, a barrier is provided on the base, multiple sets of first light strips are arranged on the outer edge of the barrier, and the turntable bearing is located inside the barrier.

[0010] Preferably, the rocking horse model includes a rocking horse body, on which a vertical lifting rod is integrally provided through the carrier plate. A decorative ring is provided on the surface of the lifting rod located below the rocking horse body. A slider slides inside the lifting rod, and a guide rod is installed on the top of the slider. The top of the guide rod passes through the top of the lifting rod and is installed on the top cover.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting rod slides vertically in the through hole of the carrier plate, the bottom end of the lifting rod is hemispherical, and the hemispherical bottom end of the lifting rod is slidably connected to a lifting rail, the lifting rail is coaxially mounted on the base, and the overlapping surface between the top of the lifting rail and the base is wavy.

[0012] Preferably, the top cover includes a cover body, and multiple sets of decorative panels are arranged along the outer edge of the cover body. A second light strip is provided between the top of the decorative panels and the top of the cover body.

[0013] Preferably, the guide rotation mechanism includes an upper ratchet mounted on the top of the inner wall of the receiving cavity, a lower ratchet engaged at the bottom of the upper ratchet, a hexagonal prism slidably disposed inside the lower ratchet, a carrier plate disposed at the bottom of the hexagonal prism, a spring sleeved on the hexagonal prism between the carrier plate and the lower ratchet, a rotating shaft rotatably passing through the base disposed at the bottom end of the carrier plate, and the outer edge of the rotating shaft being connected to the internal structure of the energy storage mechanism through which it passes, and a knob mounted at the bottom end of the rotating shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the energy storage mechanism includes a coil spring, the inside of which is installed on the structure of the guide mechanism, and a cover is installed on the outside of the coil spring, the cover being mounted on the base.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This carousel integrates the carrier plate, main column, and top cover into a single unit, ensuring a stable overall frame. Furthermore, a guide mechanism that is resistant to deformation and damage is incorporated into the main column. This not only enables the carousel to rotate but also allows it to maintain a stable structure even after impacts. This eliminates the vulnerability issues associated with precision electronic rotation control and extends the carousel's lifespan.

[0017] 2. This carousel uses a carousel model as a base, with corresponding lifting rails installed on the base. When the carousel rotates, the carousel models slide one by one on the lifting rails, fluctuating up and down in an alternating manner according to the shape of the rails, further simulating the rotation effect of a real carousel and enhancing the fun of the carousel.

[0018] 3. This carousel, by setting up a power storage mechanism, uses the reverse rotation of the guide mechanism to cause the structure in the guide mechanism to idle when controlling the carousel to rotate. This accumulates the rotational force of the guide mechanism in the power storage mechanism. After releasing the hand, the accumulated force in the power storage mechanism causes the guide mechanism to rotate forward, thereby driving the carousel to rotate automatically without the need for constant manual driving. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the carrier plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the Trojan horse model of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the guide rotation mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the energy storage mechanism of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base; 11. Platform; 12. Groove; 13. Light bulb; 14. Enclosure; 15. First light strip; 2. Carrier plate; 3. Main column; 4. Top cover; 41. Cover body; 42. Decorative panel; 43. Second light strip; 5. Wooden horse model; 51. Wooden horse body; 52. Lifting rod; 53. Decorative ring; 54. Slider; 55. Guide rod; 6. Receiving cavity; 7. Guide rotation mechanism; 71. Upper ratchet; 72. Lower ratchet; 73. Hexagonal prism; 74. Carrier plate; 75. Spring; 76. Rotating shaft; 77. Knob; 8. Turntable bearing; 9. Lifting slide rail; 10. Energy storage mechanism; 101. Coil spring; 102. Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-8 A carousel includes: a base 1, a carrier plate 2 rotatably mounted on the base 1, a main column 3 installed in the middle of the carrier plate 2, a top cover 4 installed on the top of the main column 3, and a carousel model 5 set between the bottom of the top cover 4 near the outer edge and the carrier plate 2. The main column 3 is formed by two trapezoidal structures joined together, and a light strip can be fitted in the concave part of its middle to provide a dreamlike feeling for the carousel in the dark.

[0030] The bottom end of the main column 3 is provided with a receiving cavity 6, and a guide rotation mechanism 7 is provided inside the receiving cavity 6. A power storage mechanism 10 is installed on the base 1. The structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism 7 is located at the bottom of the base 1 via the power storage mechanism 10.

[0031] A turntable bearing 8 is coaxially mounted on the bottom of the carrier plate 2, and the bottom of the turntable bearing 8 is coaxially mounted on the base 1.

[0032] In the carousel, all structures involving light emission are made of commercially available plastic lamps, making the light emission structures resistant to impacts and not easily damaged.

[0033] The base 1 includes a base platform 11, and a groove 12 is provided at the center of the bottom of the base platform 11. The structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism 7 is located in the groove 12. By providing the groove 12, the bottom of the base 1 has space to accommodate the bottom structure of the guide rotation mechanism 7, thus avoiding the bottom structure of the guide rotation mechanism 7 from contacting the placement platform when the carousel is placed, thereby reducing the impact on the guide rotation mechanism 7 when controlling the rotation of the carousel.

[0034] Multiple sets of light bulbs 13 are evenly arranged on the surface of the base 11 near the outer edge. A barrier 14 is provided on the base 11, and multiple sets of first light strips 15 are arranged on the outer edge of the barrier 14. The turntable bearing 8 is located inside the barrier 14. By providing multiple sets of light bulbs 13 and first light strips 15 on the base 11, the carousel can emit light directly when it is in a dark environment, outlining the shape of the carousel and increasing the dreamlike feeling of the carousel.

[0035] The carousel model 5 includes a carousel body 51, on which a vertical lifting rod 52 is integrally installed, penetrating the carrier plate 2. A decorative ring 53 is provided on the surface of the lifting rod 52 located below the carousel body 51. A slider 54 slides inside the lifting rod 52. A guide rod 55 is installed on the top of the slider 54. The top of the guide rod 55 passes through the top of the lifting rod 52 and is installed on the top cover 4. The carousel model 5 will rotate as the carousel rotates. Multiple sets of carousel models 5 will pass in front of the user in a cycle, thereby improving the simulation realism of the carousel.

[0036] The lifting rod 52 slides in the through hole of the carrier plate 2. The bottom end of the lifting rod 52 is hemispherical, and the hemispherical bottom end of the lifting rod 52 slides and overlaps with the lifting rail 9. The lifting rail 9 is coaxially installed on the base 1, and the overlapping surface between the top of the lifting rail 9 and the base 1 is wavy. The carousel model 5 continuously passes through the lifting rail 9 as the carousel rotates. The weight of the carousel model 5 itself makes its bottom conform to the shape and trajectory of the lifting rail 9, thereby simulating the ability of a real carousel to rise and fall alternately.

[0037] The top cover 4 includes a cover body 41. Multiple sets of decorative panels 42 are arranged along the outer edge of the cover body 41. A second light strip 43 is provided between the top of the decorative panel 42 and the top of the cover body 41. The second light strip 43 on the top cover 4 can completely outline its structure in a dark environment, and then cooperate with multiple sets of light bulbs 13 and the first light strip 15 on the base 1 to enhance the sensory experience of the carousel.

[0038] The guide rotation mechanism 7 includes an upper ratchet 71 mounted on the top of the inner wall of the receiving cavity 6. A lower ratchet 72 is engaged at the bottom of the upper ratchet 71. A hexagonal prism 73 is slidably arranged inside the lower ratchet 72. A carrier plate 74 is arranged at the bottom of the hexagonal prism 73. A spring 75 is sleeved on the hexagonal prism 73 between the carrier plate 74 and the lower ratchet 72. A rotating shaft 76 is arranged at the bottom end of the carrier plate 74, which rotates through the base 1. The outer edge of the rotating shaft 76 is connected to the internal structure of the energy storage mechanism 10 through which it passes. A knob 77 is installed at the bottom end of the rotating shaft 76. By rotating the knob 77, the rotation of the lower ratchet 72 can be directly controlled. When the lower ratchet 72 rotates in the forward direction, it is locked with the upper ratchet 71. The upper ratchet 71 drives the main column 3 to rotate. When the lower ratchet 72 rotates in the reverse direction, it will directly compress the spring 75 and the upper ratchet 71 to cause free rotation, thus accumulating the rotational energy of the guide rotation mechanism 7 into the energy storage mechanism 10.

[0039] The energy storage mechanism 10 includes a coil spring 101, which is internally mounted on the structure of the guide mechanism 7. A cover 102 is mounted on the external structure of the coil spring 101 and is mounted on the base 1. After the guide mechanism 7 rotates in the reverse direction to a certain extent, it is released. The energy stored in the energy storage mechanism 10 will cause the guide mechanism 7 to automatically rotate in the forward direction, thereby enabling the carousel to maintain automatic rotation for a period of time.

[0040] Working principle: When using the carousel, pick up the carousel as a whole and rotate the guide mechanism 7 located at the bottom center of the base 1 in the opposite direction. This causes the energy storage mechanism 10 to start accumulating the rotational energy of the guide mechanism 7. When the energy has accumulated to a certain level, release the energy and put down the carousel. At this time, the energy storage mechanism 10 starts to release energy to drive the guide mechanism 7 to rotate in the forward direction. This causes the main column 3 to rotate together with the carrier plate 2 and the top cover 4 installed on it. When the carousel model 5 rotates with the carrier plate 2, it slides continuously with the lifting rail 9 to achieve an alternating lifting effect.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A carousel, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is rotatably mounted on a carrier plate (2). A main column (3) is installed in the middle of the carrier plate (2). A top cover (4) is installed on the top of the main column (3). A wooden horse model (5) is set between the bottom of the top cover (4) near the outer edge and the carrier plate (2). The bottom end of the main column (3) is provided with a receiving cavity (6), and a guide rotation mechanism (7) is provided inside the receiving cavity (6). A power storage mechanism (10) is installed on the base (1). The structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism (7) is located at the bottom of the base (1) via the power storage mechanism (10). A turntable bearing (8) is coaxially mounted on the bottom of the carrier plate (2), and the bottom of the turntable bearing (8) is coaxially mounted on the base (1).

2. The carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) includes a base (11), and a groove (12) is provided at the center of the bottom of the base (11), and the structure at the bottom of the guide rotation mechanism (7) is located in the groove (12).

3. The carousel according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple sets of light bulbs (13) are evenly arranged on the surface of the base (11) near the outer edge. A barrier (14) is provided on the base (11). Multiple sets of first light strips (15) are arranged on the outer edge of the barrier (14). The turntable bearing (8) is located inside the barrier (14).

4. The carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocking horse model (5) includes a rocking horse body (51), on which a vertical lifting rod (52) is integrally provided, penetrating the carrier plate (2). A decorative ring (53) is provided on the surface of the lifting rod (52) below the rocking horse body (51). A slider (54) slides inside the lifting rod (52). A guide rod (55) is installed on the top of the slider (54). The top of the guide rod (55) passes through the top of the lifting rod (52) and is installed on the top cover (4).

5. The carousel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting rod (52) slides in the through hole of the carrier plate (2). The bottom end of the lifting rod (52) is hemispherical, and the hemispherical bottom end of the lifting rod (52) is slidably connected to the lifting slide rail (9). The lifting slide rail (9) is coaxially installed on the base (1), and the top of the lifting slide rail (9) and the overlapping surface of the base (1) are wavy.

6. The carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (4) includes a cover body (41), and multiple sets of decorative panels (42) are arranged along the outer edge of the cover body (41). A second light strip (43) is provided between the top of the decorative panel (42) and the top of the cover body (41).

7. The carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide mechanism (7) includes an upper ratchet (71) installed on the top of the inner wall of the receiving cavity (6), a lower ratchet (72) meshing with the bottom of the upper ratchet (71), a hexagonal prism (73) slidingly arranged inside the lower ratchet (72), a carrier plate (74) arranged at the bottom of the hexagonal prism (73), a spring (75) sleeved on the hexagonal prism (73) between the carrier plate (74) and the lower ratchet (72), a rotating shaft (76) rotating through the base (1) is provided at the bottom end of the carrier plate (74), and the outer edge of the rotating shaft (76) is connected to the internal structure of the energy storage mechanism (10) through which it passes, and a knob (77) is installed at the bottom end of the rotating shaft (76).

8. The carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage mechanism (10) includes a coil spring (101), the inside of which is installed on the structure of the guide mechanism (7), and a cover (102) is installed on the outside of the coil spring (101), and the cover (102) is installed on the base (1).

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