Adjustable psychological sand table

By introducing a lifting mechanism and a sand scraping mechanism into the sand table, the problems of non-adjustable sand table height and inconvenient sand cleaning are solved, achieving convenient height adjustment and cleaning, and improving the user experience.

CN224156145UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SHAANXI MUYI MENGYUAN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI MUYI MENGYUAN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

The existing sand table has an adjustable height, is inconvenient to clean, and has limited functionality.

Method used

An adjustable psychological sand tray was designed, with a height adjustable via a lifting mechanism and equipped with a sand scraping mechanism and a sand discharge port, facilitating height adjustment and sand cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the sand table height and convenient sand cleaning, improving user comfort and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable psychological sand table which comprises a base, lifting rods are installed on the upper surface of the base in pairs, a sand table body is installed at the top ends of the lifting rods, a lifting mechanism is installed between the sand table body and the base, and storage boxes are symmetrically arranged at the bottom end of the sand table body. One end of the sand table body is provided with a sand discharge port, the sand discharge port is sleeved with a baffle, one side of the baffle is provided with a switch mechanism, and the top end of the sand table body is slidably connected with a sand scraping mechanism. According to the adjustable psychological sand table, by pulling the lifting handle, the sand scraping plate flexibly moves on the surface of the sand table body, sand is easily scraped, the lifting handle is pushed, the sand scraping plate is easily moved through the lifting handle, the sand on the sand table body is cleaned, meanwhile, the sliding frame is in sliding connection with the sliding rails on the sand table body through the sliding blocks, and therefore the sand table is convenient to use. The stability and the flexibility of the sand scraping mechanism are ensured, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sandplay technology, and in particular to an adjustable psychological sandplay. Background Technology

[0002] Sandplay therapy is one of the most popular psychotherapeutic techniques internationally. Guided by a therapist, it involves clients placing real and imagined objects in a sandbox to express archetypes and symbolic meanings related to various aspects of life and psychology. This symbolic presentation of intangible psychological content awakens the subconscious, leading to therapeutic and spiritual growth. Sandplay therapy is not only a method of psychotherapy but also a technique in psychological education, increasingly being used in school psychological education and therapy.

[0003] Chinese patent application CN202022777152.6 discloses a psychological sandplay table, including table legs and a tabletop. The tabletop has baffles installed around its four edges. The table legs include two first legs and two second legs. The two second legs are respectively installed on the bottom surface of two adjacent corners of the tabletop, and the two first legs are respectively installed at the other two corners of the tabletop. The height of the first legs above the tabletop is equal to the height of the baffles. A canvas box is installed between the two first legs. Blocks are installed on the first legs at both ends of the canvas box. The first legs have mounting grooves, and telescopic rods are fixedly installed in these grooves. The top of the telescopic rods has handles. This psychological sandplay table has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture and use, and can store canvases. The canvas can be taken out when needed. The telescopic rods and blocks on the table allow the canvas to be unfolded, making it easier for children to observe.

[0004] However, existing sand tables still have some shortcomings: the height of the sand table is not adjustable, the sand on the sand table is inconvenient to clean, and its functionality is limited. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model provides an adjustable psychological sand tray, which aims to solve problems such as the sand tray's height being non-adjustable, the sand on the sand tray being inconvenient to clean, and its limited functionality.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an adjustable psychological sand tray, including a base, with a pair of lifting rods installed on the upper surface of the base, a sand tray body installed at the top of the lifting rods, a lifting mechanism installed between the sand tray body and the base, storage boxes symmetrically provided at the bottom of the sand tray body, a light installed on the back side of the sand tray body, a sand discharge port opened at one end of the sand tray body, a baffle plate fitted on the sand discharge port, a switch mechanism installed on one side of the baffle plate, and a sand scraping mechanism slidably connected to the top of the sand tray body;

[0007] The sand scraping mechanism includes a sliding frame slidably connected to the sand table body, a sand scraping plate movably connected to the sliding frame, a telescopic spring sleeved on the sand scraping plate, a lifting handle movably connected between the sand scraping plate and the sliding frame, and a slider connected to the bottom end of the sliding frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a drive box fixedly installed at the bottom of the sand table body. A drive shaft is sleeved on one side of the drive box. A rotating handle is installed at one end of the drive shaft, and a bevel gear is installed at the other end of the drive shaft. A threaded rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drive box. A bevel gear is installed at the top of the threaded rod. A lifting cylinder is installed on the upper surface of the base, and the bottom end of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the lifting cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, the sand table body is provided with a slide rail, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0010] Furthermore, the switching mechanism includes a drive groove formed on the sand table body, a switch rod sleeved in the drive groove, a pull rod installed at one end of the switch rod, a return spring installed on one side of the pull rod, and a rectangular sliding hole matching the pull rod opened on one side of the drive groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a positioning hole is provided on one side of the baffle, and the switch rod is inserted and connected to the positioning hole.

[0012] Furthermore, drawers are fitted at both ends of the storage box.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This utility model discloses an adjustable psychological sand tray. By pulling the lifting handle, the sand scraper can move flexibly on the surface of the sand tray body to easily scrape the sand. Pushing the lifting handle allows the sand scraper to be moved easily to clean the sand on the sand tray body. At the same time, the sliding frame is slidably connected to the slide rail on the sand tray body through the slider, ensuring the stability and flexibility of the sand scraping mechanism and improving work efficiency.

[0015] This invention relates to an adjustable psychological sand tray. A rotating handle drives a bevel gear transmission, which in turn moves a threaded rod up and down within a lifting cylinder, allowing for height adjustment of the sand tray itself. This design enables the sand tray to be adjusted in height according to the height or usage needs of different users, enhancing its adaptability and comfort, and improving its effectiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of an adjustable psychological sandplay device according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the sand tray body of an adjustable psychological sand tray according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an adjustable psychological sandplay device according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the sand scraping mechanism of an adjustable psychological sand tray according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the baffle of an adjustable psychological sandplay according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This utility model relates to an adjustable psychological sandplay device. Figure 2 The diagram at point A in the figure.

[0022] Reference table for attached figures:

[0023] 1. Base; 2. Lifting rod; 3. Sand table body; 301. Slide rail; 4. Lifting mechanism; 401. Drive box; 402. Drive shaft; 403. Rotary handle; 404. Bevel gear one; 405. Threaded rod; 406. Bevel gear two; 407. Lifting cylinder; 5. Storage box; 501. Drawer; 6. Lighting lamp; 7. Sand discharge port; 8. Switching mechanism; 801. Drive groove; 802. Switch rod; 803. Pull rod; 804. Return spring; 805. Rectangular sliding hole; 9. Sand scraping mechanism; 901. Sliding frame; 902. Sand scraper; 903. Telescopic spring; 904. Lifting handle; 905. Slider; 10. Baffle; 1001. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagrams, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0026] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an adjustable psychological sand tray includes a base 1, with lifting rods 2 installed in pairs on the upper surface of the base 1, a sand tray body 3 installed at the top of the lifting rods 2, a lifting mechanism 4 installed between the sand tray body 3 and the base 1, storage boxes 5 symmetrically provided at the bottom of the sand tray body 3, a light 6 installed on the back side of the sand tray body 3, a sand discharge port 7 opened at one end of the sand tray body 3, a baffle 10 fitted on the sand discharge port 7, a switch mechanism 8 installed on one side of the baffle 10, and a sand scraping mechanism 9 slidably connected to the top of the sand tray body 3.

[0028] The sand scraping mechanism 9 includes a sliding frame 901 slidably connected to the sand table body 3, a sand scraping plate 902 movably connected to the sliding frame 901, a telescopic spring 903 sleeved on the sand scraping plate 902, a lifting handle 904 movably connected between the sand scraping plate 902 and the sliding frame 901, and a slider 905 connected to the bottom end of the sliding frame 901.

[0029] With the above solution, the sand scraper 902 can be easily moved by pulling the handle 904, making it easier for users to perform sand scraping operations when cleaning the sand table and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0030] The lifting mechanism 4 includes a drive box 401 fixedly installed at the bottom of the sand table body 3. A drive shaft 402 is sleeved on one side of the drive box 401. A rotating handle 403 is installed at one end of the drive shaft 402. A bevel gear 404 is installed at the other end of the drive shaft 402. A threaded rod 405 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drive box 401. A bevel gear 406 is installed at the top of the threaded rod 405. A lifting cylinder 407 is installed on the upper surface of the base 1. The bottom end of the threaded rod 405 is threadedly connected to the lifting cylinder 407.

[0031] The above scheme uses a rotating handle 403 to drive a bevel gear transmission, which in turn drives the threaded rod 405 to rise and fall within the lifting cylinder 407, thereby achieving height adjustment of the sand table body 3.

[0032] The sand table body 3 is provided with a slide rail 301, and the slider 905 is slidably connected to the slide rail 301.

[0033] The switching mechanism 8 includes a drive groove 801 formed on the sand table body 3, a switch rod 802 sleeved on the drive groove 801, a pull rod 803 installed at one end of the switch rod 802, a return spring 804 installed on one side of the pull rod 803, and a rectangular sliding hole 805 matching the pull rod 803 formed on one side of the drive groove 801.

[0034] A positioning hole 1001 is provided on one side of the baffle 10, and the switch rod 802 is inserted and connected to the positioning hole 1001.

[0035] With the above solution, when the sand table needs to be cleaned, simply pull the lever 803 to disengage the switch lever 802 from the positioning hole 1001 of the baffle 10, and the sand discharge port 7 can be opened to discharge sand, which simplifies the cleaning process and improves the cleaning efficiency.

[0036] Drawers 501 are fitted at both ends of the storage box 5.

[0037] The usage process of this utility model patent is as follows: First, rotate the rotating handle 403. The drive shaft 402 drives the bevel gear 404 and bevel gear 406, which in turn causes the threaded rod 405 to rise and fall within the lifting cylinder 407, adjusting the height of the sand table body 3. Hold the lifting handle 904, and the sand is evenly scraped by the cooperation of the scraper 902 and the telescopic spring 903. When it is necessary to clean the sand on the sand table, open the sand discharge port 7 through the switch mechanism 8, pull the pull rod 803, and the switch rod 802 will disengage from the positioning hole 1001 of the baffle 10, thus opening the sand discharge port 7. After the sand is discharged through the sand discharge port 7, release the pull rod 803, and the return spring 804 will reset the switch rod 802, reinsert it into the positioning hole 1001, and close the sand discharge port 7. This step simplifies the sand table cleaning process and improves cleaning efficiency.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model patent and is not intended to limit this utility model patent. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model patent should be included within the protection scope of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. An adjustable psychological sandplay, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), on the upper surface of the base (1) are a pair of lifting rods (2), a sand table body (3) is installed at the top of the lifting rods (2), a lifting mechanism (4) is installed between the sand table body (3) and the base (1), a storage box (5) is symmetrically provided at the bottom of the sand table body (3), a lighting lamp (6) is installed on the back side of the sand table body (3), a sand discharge port (7) is opened at one end of the sand discharge port (7), a baffle (10) is fitted on the sand discharge port (7), a switch mechanism (8) is installed on one side of the baffle (10), and a sand scraping mechanism (9) is slidably connected to the top of the sand table body (3). The sand scraping mechanism (9) includes a sliding frame (901) slidably connected to the sand table body (3). A sand scraping plate (902) is movably connected to the sliding frame (901). A telescopic spring (903) is sleeved on the sand scraping plate (902). A lifting handle (904) is movably connected between the sand scraping plate (902) and the sliding frame (901). A slider (905) is connected to the bottom end of the sliding frame (901).

2. The adjustable psychological sandplay according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (4) includes a drive box (401) fixedly installed at the bottom of the sand table body (3). A drive shaft (402) is sleeved on one side of the drive box (401). A rotating handle (403) is installed at one end of the drive shaft (402). A bevel gear (404) is installed at the other end of the drive shaft (402). A threaded rod (405) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drive box (401). A bevel gear (406) is installed at the top of the threaded rod (405). A lifting cylinder (407) is installed on the upper surface of the base (1). The bottom end of the threaded rod (405) is threadedly connected to the lifting cylinder (407).

3. The adjustable psychological sandplay according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sand table body (3) is provided with a slide rail (301), and the slider (905) is slidably connected to the slide rail (301).

4. The adjustable psychological sandplay according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching mechanism (8) includes a drive groove (801) opened on the sand table body (3), a switch rod (802) is sleeved on the drive groove (801), a pull rod (803) is installed at one end of the switch rod (802), a return spring (804) is installed on one side of the pull rod (803), and a rectangular sliding hole (805) matching the pull rod (803) is opened on one side of the drive groove (801).

5. An adjustable psychological sandplay according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning hole (1001) is provided on one side of the baffle (10), and the switch rod (802) is inserted and connected to the positioning hole (1001).

6. An adjustable psychological sandplay according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (5) is fitted with drawers (501) at both ends.

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