Educational toy

Abstract

The utility model relates to an educational toy. The educational toy comprises a base, a rotating disc, a groove disc, a first performance assembly, a second performance assembly and a driving mechanism. The base comprises a cylinder. The rotating disc comprises a disc body and a transmission wheel fixed to the disc body, and the transmission wheel is rotationally arranged on the cylinder in a sleeving mode. The groove disc is fixed to the cylinder, the groove disc and the rotary disc are arranged in the axial direction of the cylinder, and the groove disc is provided with a guide groove. The first performance assembly is fixed to the disc body and located on the periphery of the groove disc. The second performance assembly penetrates through the guide groove. The driving mechanism comprises a driving assembly and a connecting rod assembly connected with the second performance assembly. The driving assembly comprises a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft which are rotationally connected with the base. The first transmission shaft is used for driving the transmission wheel to rotate around the cylinder, and the second transmission shaft penetrates through the cylinder to be connected with the connecting rod assembly so as to drive the second performance assembly to move in the guide groove. The educational toy disclosed by the utility model has various performance forms of the educational toy, can more easily attract children to play for a long time, and stimulates the continuous exploration desire of the children.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of toys, and more particularly to an educational toy. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society and the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, all kinds of toys have become important tools for children's growth and entertainment. However, the performance forms of existing toys are relatively simple and lack diversity, which causes children's novelty to wear off quickly, making it easy for them to lose interest in toys. This makes it difficult to stimulate their continued desire for exploration or creativity, and also leads to a waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides an educational toy to address the shortcomings of related technologies.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an educational toy is provided, comprising:

[0005] The base includes a cylindrical column;

[0006] A turntable, comprising a disc body and a transmission wheel fixed to the disc body, wherein the transmission wheel is rotatably sleeved on the cylindrical column;

[0007] A grooved tray, which is fixed to the cylindrical column and is arranged along the axial direction of the cylindrical column with the turntable; the grooved tray is provided with a guide groove.

[0008] A first performance component is fixed to the disc body and located on the periphery of the tray.

[0009] A second performance component, wherein the second performance component passes through the guide groove;

[0010] The driving mechanism includes a driving component and a linkage assembly connected to the second performance component. The driving component includes a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft rotatably connected to the base. The first transmission shaft drives the transmission wheel to rotate around the cylindrical column, and the second transmission shaft passes through the cylindrical column and is connected to the linkage assembly to drive the second performance component to move within the guide groove.

[0011] Optionally, the guide groove includes a cross groove, and the second drive shaft drives the second performance component to move along the cross groove.

[0012] Optionally, the linkage assembly includes a first linkage and a second linkage; one end of the first linkage is fixed to the second drive shaft, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the second linkage; two second performance components are provided, and are respectively located at both ends of the second linkage.

[0013] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes a gripping part and a gear set, the gear set including the first drive shaft; the first gear of the gear set is fixedly connected to the gripping part, and the last gear of the gear set is fixedly connected to the second drive shaft.

[0014] Optionally, the cylindrical column includes a column body and an end plate fixed to the end of the column body, and the grooved plate is snapped into the end plate; the second drive shaft passes through and is rotatably connected to the end plate, and the connecting rod assembly is located between the end plate and the grooved plate.

[0015] Optionally, the end plate component includes an end plate body and a retaining ring component. The end plate body is fixed to the column, the retaining ring component is engaged with the end plate body, the second drive shaft is rotatably connected to the retaining ring component, and the retaining ring component is arranged around the connecting rod assembly.

[0016] Optionally, the end plate body includes a support tray and multiple ribs, the ribs being fixed to the side of the support tray away from the column; the retaining ring includes a retaining plate and a retaining ring, the retaining plate being connected to the inner side of the retaining ring and rotatably connected to the second drive shaft, the retaining plate being engaged between the multiple ribs, and the multiple ribs being located inside the retaining ring.

[0017] Optionally, the retaining ring is provided with a retaining groove, which is recessed from the side of the retaining ring away from the end plate body; the groove plate includes a guide plate and a convex ring, which protrudes from the guide plate toward the retaining ring and is engaged in the retaining groove; the guide groove is provided on the guide plate; and the connecting rod assembly is located between the retaining plate and the guide plate.

[0018] Optionally, the cylindrical column further includes a support plate and an L-shaped bracket. The support plate and the L-shaped bracket are fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical column, and the L-shaped bracket is engaged with the base. The first transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate and the L-shaped bracket.

[0019] Optionally, the educational toy includes a shell ring and a plurality of support pillars; the support pillars are connected between the shell ring and the base, and the plurality of support pillars are spaced apart around the cylindrical column; the first performance component is located between the inner circumference of the shell ring and the outer circumference of the groove plate.

[0020] As can be seen from the above embodiments, while the second performance component of the educational toy moves in the guide groove, the first performance component can rotate around the second performance component under the drive of the first transmission shaft. This can enrich the performance form of the educational toy, increase the play diversity of the educational toy, and thus more easily attract children to play for a long time, and stimulate children's continuous desire for exploration or creativity.

[0021] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an educational toy according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the assembly of the second performance component, the linkage component, the second drive shaft, and the retaining ring in an educational toy.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the first performance component and turntable assembly in an educational toy.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the drive assembly and cylinder in an educational toy.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a cylindrical structure in an educational toy.

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the tray in an educational toy.

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A side view of a toy with parts of the base, shell ring, and support pillar removed. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0031] If this disclosure uses terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (e.g., up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" in this disclosure are used only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an educational toy according to an exemplary embodiment. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the educational toy disclosed herein includes a base 1, a turntable 2, a tray 3, a first performance component 4, a second performance component 5, and a drive mechanism 6. The base 1 includes a cylindrical column 11, the turntable 2 includes a disc body 21 and a transmission wheel 22 fixed to the disc body 21, the tray 3 has a guide groove 31, and the drive mechanism 6 includes a drive assembly 61 and a connecting rod assembly 62. The drive assembly 61 includes a first transmission shaft 611 and a second transmission shaft 612 rotatably connected to the base 1.

[0033] In some embodiments, the transmission wheel 22 is rotatably sleeved on the cylindrical column 11. Specifically, the transmission wheel 22 is fixed to the bottom side of the disc body 21, and the transmission wheel 22 and the disc body 21 are sleeved together on the cylindrical column 11. The first transmission shaft 611 is rotatably engaged with the transmission wheel 22 to drive the disc body 21 and the transmission wheel 22 to rotate around the cylindrical column 11. Moreover, the first performance component 4 is fixed to the disc body 21 and located on the periphery of the tray 3. While the disc body 21 rotates, the first performance component 4 can perform circumferential motion around the cylindrical column 11 outside the tray 3.

[0034] The slotted plate 3 is fixed to the cylindrical column 11 and is arranged axially with the turntable 2 along the cylindrical column 11. That is, the slotted plate 3 is located at the end of the cylindrical column 11, and the turntable 2 and the slotted plate 3 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cylindrical column 11. The second performance component 5 is connected to the connecting rod assembly 62 and passes through the guide groove 31. The second drive shaft 612 passes through the cylindrical column 11 and is connected to the connecting rod assembly 62 to drive the second performance component 5 to move within the guide groove 31.

[0035] Based on the above, in this disclosed educational toy, the second performance component 5 can move within the guide groove 31 under the drive of the second transmission shaft 612, while the first performance component 4 can rotate around the second performance component 5 under the drive of the first transmission shaft 611. This allows the educational toy to integrate multiple performance forms, reducing manufacturing costs while increasing the play diversity of the educational toy, thus making it easier to attract children to play for a longer period of time, stimulating children's continuous desire to explore or their creativity, and also reducing the waste of resources caused by children losing interest in the toy too quickly.

[0036] Further integration Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown below, the educational toy disclosed herein will be described in detail. The cylindrical column 11 includes a column body 111 and an end plate 112 fixed to the end of the column body 111. A turntable 2 is sleeved on the column body 111, and a slotted plate 3 is engaged with the end plate 112. A second drive shaft 612 passes through and is rotatably connected to the end plate 112. A connecting rod assembly 62 is located between the end plate 112 and the slotted plate 3.

[0037] Specifically, a portion of the second drive shaft 612 is located within the cavity of the column 111 and connected to the bottom of the column 111. Another portion of the second drive shaft 612 extends beyond the end plate 112 and is connected to the connecting rod assembly 62. The second drive shaft 612 rotates and connects to both the end plate 112 and the bottom of the column 111 to increase its stability. To ensure smoother rotation of the second drive shaft 612, bearings are provided at both the connection points between the second drive shaft 612 and the end plate 112, and at the connection points between the second drive shaft 612 and the bottom of the column 111.

[0038] In some embodiments, the end plate component 112 includes an end plate body 1121 and a retaining ring component 1122. The end plate body 1121 is fixed to the column 111, and the retaining ring component 1122 is engaged with the end plate body 1121. The second drive shaft 612 is rotatably connected to the retaining ring component 1122, and the retaining ring component 1122 is disposed around the connecting rod assembly 62.

[0039] The end plate body 1121 includes a support tray 1123 and a plurality of protruding ribs 1124. The support tray 1123 is fixed to the column 111, and the protruding ribs 1124 are fixed to the side of the support tray 1123 opposite to the column 111. The plurality of protruding ribs 1124 are spaced apart to form mounting slots 1128, which are used to install retaining rings 1122.

[0040] The retaining ring component 1122 includes a retaining plate 1125 and a retaining ring 1126. The retaining plate 1125 is connected to the inner side of the retaining ring 1126 and is rotatably connected to the second drive shaft 612. At the same time, the connecting rod assembly 62 is also located in the inner space of the retaining ring 1126. The retaining plate 1125 is engaged between multiple protrusions 1124, that is, the retaining plate 1125 is engaged in the mounting slot 1128, and the multiple protrusions 1124 are also located in the inner space of the retaining ring 1126.

[0041] It is worth noting that the protruding ribs 1124 are L-shaped, and preferably four ribs 1124 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support tray 1123, so that the mounting slot 1128 is arranged in a cross-shaped groove. Correspondingly, the retaining plate 1125 is also arranged in a cross-shaped shape to quickly engage with the mounting slot 1128. Admittedly, the protruding ribs 1124 can also be arranged in a straight bar shape, and the mounting slot 1128 and retaining plate 1125 can also be arranged in a straight bar shape. The above is only an exemplary description of the shapes of the protruding ribs 1124, mounting slot 1128 and retaining plate 1125, and the shapes of the protruding ribs 1124, mounting slot 1128 and retaining plate 1125 can also be other shapes.

[0042] Further integration Figure 6 As shown, the retaining ring 1122 may also be provided with a retaining groove 1127. The retaining groove 1127 is recessed from the side of the retaining ring 1126 opposite to the end plate body 1121. The slotted plate 3 may also include a guide plate 32 and a protruding ring 33, wherein the protruding ring 33 protrudes from the guide plate 32 toward the retaining ring 1122 and is engaged in the retaining groove 1127. The connecting rod assembly 62 is located between the retaining plate 1125 and the guide plate 32. A guide groove 31 is provided on the guide plate 32, and the guide groove 31 includes a cross groove 311. The second drive shaft 612 drives the second performance assembly 5 to move along the cross groove 311, so that the second performance assembly 5 performs a cross motion. The guide plate 32 is preferably arranged in a cross shape.

[0043] The cylindrical column 11 may also include a support plate 113 and an L-shaped bracket 114. The support plate 113 and the L-shaped bracket 114 are fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical column 11, and the L-shaped bracket 114 is engaged with the base 1. The first drive shaft 611 is rotatably connected to the support plate 113 and the L-shaped bracket 114. To make the first drive shaft 611 rotate more smoothly, bearings are provided at the connection between the first drive shaft 611 and the support plate 113 and at the connection between the first drive shaft 611 and the L-shaped bracket 114.

[0044] Further integration Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 61 may further include a gripping portion 613 and a gear set 614, the gear set 614 including a first drive shaft 611. The first gear 6141 of the gear set 614 is fixedly connected to the gripping portion 613, and the last gear 6142 of the gear set 614 is fixedly connected to the second drive shaft 612.

[0045] Regarding the grip portion 613, it includes a handle 6131 and an extension shaft 6132. The two ends of the extension shaft 6132 are connected to the handle 6131 and the first gear 6141 of the gear set 614, respectively. The base 1 includes a base bracket 12, through which the extension shaft 6132 passes. To ensure smoother rotation of the extension shaft 6132, bearings are provided at the connections between the extension shaft 6132 and the base bracket 12, and at the connections with the L-shaped bracket 114. This disclosed educational toy, by incorporating a handle 6131, requires children to manually operate the first performance component 4 and the second performance component 5, thereby increasing the level of interaction between children and the educational toy.

[0046] Regarding the configuration of gear set 614, specifically, gear set 614 includes transmission gear one 6143, transmission gear two 6144, and transmission gear three 6145. Transmission gear one 6143 is sleeved on the first transmission shaft 611 and meshes with the first end gear 6141 of gear set 614. The extension shaft 6132 is perpendicular to the first transmission shaft 611, and both the first end gear 6141 and transmission gear one 6143 are bevel gears. Transmission gear two 6144 is also sleeved on the first transmission shaft 611 and meshes with the last gear 6142 of gear set 614. Both transmission gear two 6144 and the last gear 6142 are spur gears.

[0047] To allow the second transmission gear 6144 to mesh with the final gear 6142, the cylindrical column 11 is provided with a clearance hole 115, into which part of the second transmission gear 6144 extends and meshes with the final gear 6142. The third transmission gear 6145 is also fitted onto the first transmission shaft 611 and meshes with the transmission wheel 22. Both the third transmission gear 6145 and the transmission wheel 22 are spur gears. The second transmission gear 6144 is located between the first transmission gear 6143 and the third transmission gear 6145, and the first transmission gear 6143 and the third transmission gear 6145 are respectively fixed to opposite ends of the first transmission shaft 611.

[0048] In some other embodiments, the extension shaft 6132 and the first drive shaft 611 can also be connected by a worm gear or other mechanism, and the first drive shaft 611 and the second drive shaft 612, as well as the first drive shaft 611 and the turntable 2, can also be connected by a pulley, sprocket, or other mechanism. These will not be described in detail here.

[0049] The linkage assembly 62 includes a first linkage 621 and a second linkage 622. One end of the first linkage 621 is fixed to the second drive shaft 612, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the second linkage 622. Two second performance components 5 are provided, and are respectively located at both ends of the second linkage 622.

[0050] In some other embodiments, the educational toy can also be equipped with a motor instead of the handle 6131, thereby increasing the degree of automation of the educational toy.

[0051] In this disclosed educational toy, the extension shaft 6132 can be rotated by turning the handle 6131. ​​Then, the extension shaft 6132 drives the first transmission shaft 611 to rotate, and the first transmission shaft 611 drives the second transmission shaft 612 to rotate and the turntable 2 to rotate around the cylinder 11. Then, the second transmission shaft 612 drives the connecting rod assembly 62 to move, which ultimately causes the first performance component 4 to rotate around the second performance component 5, and the second performance component 5 to perform a cross-shaped movement in the cross groove 311.

[0052] The first performance component 4 includes a first performance rod 41 and a first image module 42. The first performance rod 41 is fixed to the disc body 21 and passes through the shell ring 7 and the slotted plate 3. The first image module 42 is located at the end of the first performance rod 41. The second performance component 5 includes a second performance rod 51 and a second image module 52. The second performance rod 51 is fixed to the second connecting rod 622 and passes through the slotted plate 3. The second image module 52 is located at the end of the second performance rod 51. The first image module 42 and the second image module 52 can be models of objects, figures, etc.

[0053] In some other embodiments, multiple first performance components 4 may be provided, and multiple first performance components 4 are spaced apart along the circumference of the disc body 21.

[0054] In some embodiments, the educational toy may further include a shell ring 7 and a plurality of support pillars 8. The support pillars 8 are connected between the shell ring 7 and the base 1, and the plurality of support pillars 8 are arranged circumferentially around the cylindrical column 11. The first performance component 4 is located between the inner circumference of the shell ring 7 and the outer circumference of the groove 3. Specifically, the inner diameter of the shell ring 7 is larger than the outer diameter of the groove 3, and the first performance component 4 passes through the gap between the shell ring 7 and the groove 3.

[0055] Both the groove 3 and the shell ring 7 are made of transparent materials, such as transparent acrylic sheets, allowing the upper part of the educational toy to be seen through. That is, the upper part of the toy serves as a performance platform, while the lower part exposes the drive and transmission mechanisms. When a child rotates the handle 6131, the internal mechanical structure and operation of the educational toy are perfectly displayed, allowing for direct observation of the operation of the internal components. This design not only fully showcases the aesthetic beauty of the toy's mechanical craftsmanship but also attracts children to explore mechanical principles, stimulating their interest in science and their enthusiasm for research.

[0056] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or complemented by each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An educational toy, characterized in that, include: The base includes a cylindrical column; A turntable, comprising a disc body and a transmission wheel fixed to the disc body, wherein the transmission wheel is rotatably sleeved on the cylindrical column; A grooved tray, which is fixed to the cylindrical column and is arranged along the axial direction of the cylindrical column with the turntable; the grooved tray is provided with a guide groove. A first performance component is fixed to the disc body and located on the periphery of the tray. A second performance component, wherein the second performance component passes through the guide groove; The driving mechanism includes a driving component and a linkage assembly connected to the second performance component. The driving component includes a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft rotatably connected to the base. The first transmission shaft drives the transmission wheel to rotate around the cylindrical column, and the second transmission shaft passes through the cylindrical column and is connected to the linkage assembly to drive the second performance component to move within the guide groove.

2. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide groove includes a cross groove, and the second drive shaft drives the second performance component to move along the cross groove.

3. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage assembly includes a first linkage and a second linkage; one end of the first linkage is fixed to the second drive shaft, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the second linkage; two second performance components are provided, and are respectively located at both ends of the second linkage.

4. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly further includes a gripping part and a gear set, the gear set including the first drive shaft; the first gear of the gear set is fixedly connected to the gripping part, and the last gear of the gear set is fixedly connected to the second drive shaft.

5. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylindrical column includes a column body and an end plate fixed to the end of the column body, and the grooved plate is snapped into the end plate; the second drive shaft passes through and is rotatably connected to the end plate, and the connecting rod assembly is located between the end plate and the grooved plate.

6. The educational toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end plate component includes an end plate body and a retaining ring component. The end plate body is fixed to the column, and the retaining ring component is engaged with the end plate body. The second drive shaft is rotatably connected to the retaining ring component, and the retaining ring component is arranged around the connecting rod assembly.

7. The educational toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end plate body includes a support tray and multiple ribs, the ribs being fixed to the side of the support tray away from the column; the retaining ring includes a retaining plate and a retaining ring, the retaining plate being connected to the inner side of the retaining ring and rotatably connected to the second drive shaft, the retaining plate being engaged between the multiple ribs, and the multiple ribs being located inside the retaining ring.

8. The educational toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The retaining ring is provided with a retaining groove, which is recessed from the side of the retaining ring away from the end plate body; the groove plate includes a guide plate and a convex ring, which protrudes from the guide plate toward the retaining ring and is engaged in the retaining groove; the guide groove is provided on the guide plate; and the connecting rod assembly is located between the retaining plate and the guide plate.

9. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylindrical column also includes a support plate and an L-shaped bracket. The support plate and the L-shaped bracket are fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical column, and the L-shaped bracket is engaged with the base. The first transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the support plate and the L-shaped bracket.

10. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The educational toy includes a shell ring and multiple support pillars; the support pillars are connected between the shell ring and the base, and the multiple support pillars are spaced apart around the cylindrical column; the first performance component is located between the inner circumference of the shell ring and the outer circumference of the groove plate.

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