Folding rotating horse
The design, featuring a foldable structure and motor drive, solves the problem of inconvenient installation and disassembly of the carousel, achieving rapid installation and disassembly.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The installation and disassembly of existing carousels are inconvenient, time-consuming, and labor-intensive.
The carousel features a folding structure, with gears, universal joints, and hinges that allow the upper and lower connecting rods to be folded and stored. Combined with a motor-driven frame rotation, this enables easy installation and disassembly of the carousel.
It enables quick installation and disassembly of the carousel, simplifies the setup process, and improves operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of entertainment facilities, and in particular to a folding rotating carousel. Background Technology
[0002] A carousel, also known as a merry-go-round or rotating carousel, is a type of amusement park ride featuring seats decorated like wooden horses that move up and down on a rotating platform. Existing carousels are constructed using multiple support structures, making installation and disassembly time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a carousel with a foldable structure to address the inconvenience of installation and disassembly. To solve these problems, we propose a foldable carousel. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable rotating carousel, the advantage of which is that it can be folded.
[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a folding rotating carousel includes a column, a gear plate mounted on the top of the column, several gears meshing on the top of the gear plate, a connecting seat 1 fixedly sleeved inside the gears, an upper connecting rod rotatably connected to one side of the connecting seat 1 via a universal joint, a rotating rod rotatably connected to the surface of the upper connecting rod, and an outer frame fixedly connected to one side of the rotating rod; a base fixedly connected to the bottom of the column, a lower support fixedly sleeved on the surface of the column, several rollers rotatably connected inside the lower support, a connecting seat 2 fixedly connected to one side of the rollers, and a lower connecting rod hinged to the connecting seat 2 via a hinge; the lower connecting rod in a vertical state is in an upward folding state; the lower connecting rod in a horizontal state and connected to the carousel is in an unfolded state.
[0005] Using the above technical solution, the outer frame is connected by a rotating rod, and the outer frame and the upper connecting rod are rotatably connected. The upper connecting rod is rotatably connected to the connecting seat one via a universal joint, allowing the upper connecting rod to be folded and stored when not in use. The lower connecting rod and the connecting seat two are rotatably connected via a hinge, allowing the lower connecting rod to be pushed up and folded. Furthermore, the roller connected to the connecting seat two on one side of the lower connecting rod rotates inside the lower support without affecting the normal rotation of the lower connecting rod.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: a motor is installed inside the column, and a connecting rod is installed at the output end of the motor through a coupling, and a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting rod.
[0007] Using the above technical solution, through the arrangement of the motor, connecting rod and fixed base, the motor is started to drive the connecting rod and fixed base to rotate, and the rotation of the fixed base can drive the pyramid frame on top of it to rotate.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: a pyramid frame is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base, and the bottom of the pyramid frame is fixedly installed to the upper connecting rod via a bracket.
[0009] The above technical solution uses a pyramid frame to fix and support the upper connecting rod.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: a carousel is installed at the bottom of the upper connecting rod, and the bottom of the carousel is fixedly installed with the lower connecting rod.
[0011] Using the above technical solution, the carousel is designed to connect the upper and lower connecting rods, allowing tourists to ride on it.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: both sides of the base are equipped with movable wheels.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the movable wheels facilitate the movement of the carousel during use.
[0014] The present invention is further configured such that an outer fence is fitted onto the surface of the column.
[0015] The above technical solution, by setting up an outer fence, is used to prevent people from entering the moving equipment during the operation of the carousel, thereby avoiding contact with the carousel and being injured.
[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] This utility model uses gears to drive a crankshaft rod connected to an outer frame, and the outer frame and upper connecting rod are rotatably connected. The upper connecting rod is rotatably connected to a connecting seat 1 via a telescopic universal joint, allowing the upper connecting rod to be folded and stored when not in use (see figure). The lower connecting rod and connecting seat 2 are rotatably connected via a hinge, and the lower connecting rod can also be pushed upwards and folded. Furthermore, the roller connected to the connecting seat 2 on one side of the lower connecting rod rotates inside the lower support without affecting the normal rotation of the lower connecting rod.
[0018] In summary, this carousel is easy to install and can be folded directly when disassembled; it does not require the construction of multiple connecting structures. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper connecting rod storage of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the upper connecting rod, rotating rod, and outer frame of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of the structure at point C;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded upper connecting rod and rotating rod of this utility model.
[0027] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Column; 2. Gear disc; 3. Gear; 4. Connecting seat one; 5. Upper connecting rod; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Outer frame; 8. Base; 9. Lower support; 10. Roller; 11. Connecting seat two; 12. Lower connecting rod; 13. Motor; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Fixed seat; 16. Pyramid frame; 17. Carousel; 18. Moving wheel; 19. Outer fence. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] refer to Figures 1-8 A folding rotating carousel includes a column 1, a gear disk 2 mounted on the top of the column 1, several gears 3 meshing on the top of the gear disk 2, a connecting seat 4 fixedly sleeved inside the gears 3, an upper connecting rod 5 rotatably connected to one side of the connecting seat 4 via a universal joint, a rotating rod 6 rotatably connected to the surface of the upper connecting rod 5, and an outer frame 7 fixedly connected to one side of the rotating rod 6; a base 8 fixedly connected to the bottom of the column 1, a lower support 9 fixedly sleeved on the surface of the column 1, several rollers 10 rotatably connected inside the lower support 9, a connecting seat 11 fixedly connected to one side of the rollers 10, and a lower connecting rod 12 hinged to the connecting seat 11 via a hinge; Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the middle, the lower connecting rod 12, which is in a vertical position, is in a folded-up state; the lower connecting rod 12, which is in a horizontal position and connected to the turntable 17, is in an unfolded state; the outer frame 7 is connected to the outer frame 7 via the rotating rod 6, and the outer frame 7 and the upper connecting rod 5 are rotatably connected. The upper connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 4 via a universal joint, allowing the upper connecting rod 5 to be folded and stored when not in use (see...). Figure 5The lower connecting rod 12 and the connecting seat 2 11 are rotatably connected by a hinge, and the lower connecting rod 12 can also be pushed up and folded; and the connecting seat 2 11 connected to one side of the lower connecting rod 12, the roller 10 connected to one side of the connecting seat 2 11, rotates inside the lower support 9 without affecting the normal rotation of the lower connecting rod 12.
[0031] Furthermore, a motor 13 is installed inside the column 1. A connecting rod 14 is installed at the output end of the motor 13 via a coupling. A fixed seat 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 14. With the arrangement of the motor 13, the connecting rod 14 and the fixed seat 15, the motor 13 is started to drive the connecting rod 14 and the fixed seat 15 to rotate. The rotation of the fixed seat 15 can drive the top of the pyramid frame 16 to rotate.
[0032] Furthermore, a pyramid frame 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base 15, and the bottom of the pyramid frame 16 is fixedly installed to the upper connecting rod 5 through a bracket. The pyramid frame 16 is used to fix and support the upper connecting rod 5.
[0033] Furthermore, a carousel 17 is installed at the bottom of the upper connecting rod 5. The bottom of the carousel 17 is fixedly installed with the lower connecting rod 12. The carousel 17 is used to connect the upper connecting rod 5 and the lower connecting rod 12. Tourists can ride on the carousel 17. When the pyramid frame 16 rotates under the drive of the motor 13 and the connecting rod 14, the pyramid frame 16 can drive the upper connecting rod 5 to rotate. The gear 3 is driven to rotate, which causes the upper connecting rod 5 to drive the carousel 17 and the lower connecting rod 12 at its bottom to move up and down.
[0034] Furthermore, movable wheels 18 are installed on both sides of the base 8, which facilitates the movement of the carousel during use.
[0035] Furthermore, an outer fence 19 is fitted onto the surface of the column 1. The outer fence 19 is used to prevent people from entering the moving equipment during the operation of the carousel, thereby preventing them from coming into contact with the carousel and being injured.
[0036] Brief description of usage:
[0037] During installation, rotate several upper connecting rods 5 to unfold;
[0038] Rotate several upper connecting rods 5 to rotatably connect the rotating rods 6, so that the outer frame 7 on one side of the rotating rods 6 forms a ring. And fix the upper connecting rods 5 and the pyramid frame 16 through the bracket.
[0039] Fix the two adjacent outer frames 7 together;
[0040] Then, by using the hinges, several lower connecting rods 12 are flipped from a vertical state to a horizontal state. The top of the carousel 17 and the upper connecting rod 5 are connected by screws and nuts. The bottom of the carousel 17 is connected to the lower connecting rod 12 by screws and nuts. At least two carousels 17 are connected to each upper connecting rod 5.
[0041] Then the motor 13 starts and its output drives the connecting rod 14 to rotate. The connecting rod 14 drives the fixed base 15 and the pyramid frame 16 to rotate. The pyramid frame 16 drives the bracket and the upper connecting rod 5 to rotate. The upper connecting rod 5 pulls the carousel 17 to move up and down and the lower connecting rod 12 to rotate.
[0042] When the upper connecting rod 5 rotates, the gear 3 at one end will mesh with the gear disk 2 and rotate.
[0043] When the lower connecting rod 12 rotates, the roller 10 on one side of it will rotate inside the lower support 9.
[0044] During disassembly, separate the upper connecting rod 5 and the lower connecting rod 12 from the upper and lower ends of the carousel 17, separate the two adjacent outer frames 7, disassemble the bracket connecting the pyramid frame 16 and the upper connecting rod 5, rotate the rotating rod 6 to contact the upper connecting rod 5, and rotate the upper connecting rod 5 through the universal joint; rotate multiple upper connecting rods 5 together; push the lower connecting rod 12 up and through the hinge action, make the lower connecting rod 12 in a vertical state.
[0045] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A folding rotating carousel, comprising a column (1), characterized in that: A gear plate (2) is installed on the top of the column (1), and several gears (3) mesh on the top of the gear plate (2). A connecting seat (4) is fixedly sleeved inside the gear (3). An upper connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting seat (4) through a universal joint. A rotating rod (6) is rotatably connected to the surface of the upper connecting rod (5). An outer frame (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating rod (6). A base (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the column (1). A lower support (9) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the column (1). Several rollers (10) are rotatably connected inside the lower support (9). A connecting seat (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the rollers (10). A lower connecting rod (12) is hinged to the connecting seat (11) through a hinge.
2. A folding rotating carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (1) is equipped with a motor (13), and the output end of the motor (13) is connected to a connecting rod (14) via a coupling. The top end of the connecting rod (14) is fixedly connected to a fixing seat (15).
3. A folding rotating carousel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the fixed base (15) is fixedly connected to a pyramid frame (16), and the bottom of the pyramid frame (16) is fixedly installed to the upper connecting rod (5) through a bracket.
4. A folding rotating carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A carousel (17) is installed at the bottom of the upper connecting rod (5), and the bottom of the carousel (17) is fixedly installed with the lower connecting rod (12).
5. A folding rotating carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (8) is equipped with moving wheels (18) on both sides.
6. A folding rotating carousel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the column (1) is covered with an outer fence (19).