Toy

Abstract

The utility model relates to a toy which comprises a shell, a transmission assembly, a driving part, a first demonstration assembly and a second demonstration assembly. The shell comprises a bottom plate and a top plate. The bottom plate is provided with a guide groove. The transmission assembly comprises a first end and a second end, the first end is rotationally connected to the top plate, and the second end is rotationally connected to the bottom plate. The driving piece is connected with the transmission assembly so as to drive the transmission assembly to rotate relative to the shell. The first demonstration assembly is fixedly connected with any transmission shaft of the transmission assembly so as to rotate along with the transmission shaft. The second demonstration assembly comprises a connecting rod piece and a demonstration piece, the middle of the connecting rod piece is movably connected to the eccentric position of the second end, one end of the connecting rod piece is rotationally connected to the bottom plate, and the demonstration piece is rotationally connected to the other end of the connecting rod piece and is in sliding fit with the guide groove. The second end portion drives the demonstration member to move in the guide groove. Therefore, the performance form of the toy is enriched, and the playing property of the toy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of play products, and more particularly to a 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 a toy to address the shortcomings of related technologies.

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

[0005] The housing includes a bottom plate and a top plate, and the bottom plate is provided with a guide groove;

[0006] A transmission assembly, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotatably connected to the top plate and the second end is rotatably connected to the bottom plate;

[0007] A driving component, which is connected to the transmission assembly, to drive the transmission assembly to rotate relative to the housing;

[0008] A first demonstration component is fixedly connected to any drive shaft of the transmission component so as to rotate with the drive shaft;

[0009] The second demonstration component includes a connecting rod and a demonstration component. The middle part of the connecting rod is movably connected to the eccentric part of the second end, and one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base plate. The demonstration component is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod and is slidably fitted into the guide groove. The second end drives the demonstration component to move within the guide groove.

[0010] Optionally, the base plate includes an annular groove and a time scale ring, the annular groove penetrating the base plate and the time scale ring located on the bottom side of the base plate;

[0011] The second end is provided with the annular groove, and the second end is provided with a pointer disk coaxially arranged with the time scale ring, the pointer of the pointer disk pointing to the time scale ring.

[0012] Optionally, the base plate further includes a receiving groove communicating with the annular groove. The receiving groove is recessed from the bottom side of the base plate, and the time scale ring, the pointer dial, and the demonstration piece are located within the receiving groove.

[0013] Alternatively, the housing may further include a baffle fixed to the bottom side of the base plate to surround the time scale ring, the pointer dial, and the demonstration piece.

[0014] Optionally, the pointer dial is made transparent; and / or the diameter of the pointer dial is smaller than the outer diameter of the time scale ring.

[0015] Optionally, the base plate further includes a viewing window that extends at least through the base plate along the direction from the base plate to the top plate, such that the first demonstration component is partially exposed through the viewing window when it rotates.

[0016] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft includes the first end, and the first rotating shaft is in transmission cooperation with the driving component. The first demonstration component is sleeved on the first rotating shaft and fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft.

[0017] Optionally, the first demonstration component includes a mounting block, a first performance section, and a second performance section. The mounting block is sleeved on the first rotating shaft, and the first performance section and the second performance section extend outward from the mounting block, respectively.

[0018] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, and a speed-increasing gear set, wherein the first gear of the speed-increasing gear set is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the last gear is connected to the second rotating shaft;

[0019] The first rotating shaft rotates at the same speed as the first demonstration component, the second rotating shaft includes a second end, the second rotating shaft rotates at the same speed as the pointer dial, and the rotational speed of the first demonstration component is half the rotational speed of the pointer dial.

[0020] Optionally, the housing further includes at least one support plate, which is spaced between the bottom plate and the top plate. One end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top plate, and one end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom plate. Each transmission shaft of the speed-increasing gear set is rotatably connected to the support plate.

[0021] Optionally, the linkage includes a first linkage and a second linkage, wherein the second linkage is rotatably connected between the first linkage and the demonstration component;

[0022] The second end has an eccentric position with a fixed shaft that is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, and the first connecting rod has a sliding groove that is slidably engaged with the fixed shaft. The end of the first connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base plate.

[0023] The demonstration piece is attached to the inner wall of the guide groove and can rotate and slide relative to the base plate.

[0024] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the toy disclosed herein drives the first demonstration component and the demonstration piece to move through the transmission component. On the one hand, this enriches the performance forms of the toy and enhances its play attributes. On the other hand, the toy increases children's interest in playing with the toy through various performance forms, thereby better stimulating children's desire to explore and their creativity.

[0025] 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

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a toy according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the toy from another angle.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the toy with the shell and drive components removed.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the combination of the time scale ring and the pointer dial.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the base plate in a toy.

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A perspective view showing another exemplary embodiment of the base plate in a toy.

[0034] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the toy with parts of the shell and drive mechanism removed.

[0035] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the toy's drive mechanism and the first demonstration component combined with the first rotating shaft.

[0036] Figure 10yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a toy according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the toy from another angle. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of a toy with the outer shell and driving mechanism removed. (Example) Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the toy disclosed herein includes a shell 1, a transmission assembly 2, a drive component 3, a first demonstration assembly 4, and a second demonstration assembly 5. The shell 1 includes a base plate 11 and a top plate 12, spaced apart. The base plate 11 has a guide groove 111. The transmission assembly 2 includes a first end 21 and a second end 22. The first end 21 is rotatably connected to the top plate 12, and the second end 22 is rotatably connected to the base plate 11. It is worth noting that the first end 21 can be the beginning or end of the transmission assembly 2, or it can be a middle part of the transmission assembly 2. The second end 22 is similar to the first end 21, and will not be described further here.

[0040] The driving component 3 is connected to the transmission assembly 2 to drive the transmission assembly 2 to rotate relative to the housing 1. The first demonstration component 4 is fixedly connected to any transmission shaft of the transmission assembly 2 to rotate with the transmission shaft. The second demonstration component 5 includes a connecting rod 51 and a demonstration component 52. The middle part of the connecting rod 51 is movably connected to the eccentric part of the second end 22, and one end of the connecting rod 51 is rotatably connected to the base plate 11 so that the connecting rod 51 can swing relative to its connection with the base plate 11. The demonstration component 52 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod 51 and slides in the guide groove 111. The second end 22 drives the demonstration component 52 to move within the guide groove 111. Specifically, the second end 22 drives the connecting rod 51 to rotate, thereby driving the demonstration component 52 to slide within the guide groove 111.

[0041] This design enriches the performance options of the toy and enhances its playability. Furthermore, through various performance formats, the toy increases children's interest in playing with it, thereby better stimulating their desire to explore and their creativity.

[0042] Further integration Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the base plate 11 includes an annular groove 112 and a time scale ring 113. The annular groove 112 penetrates the base plate 11, and the time scale ring 113 is located on the bottom side of the base plate 11. Specifically, the time scale ring 113 is coaxially arranged with the annular groove 112, and the annular groove 112 also penetrates the time scale ring 113.

[0043] The second end 22 has a groove 112 through it, and a pointer 221 is provided on the second end 22. The pointer 221 is coaxially arranged with the time scale ring 113, and the pointer 2211 of the pointer 221 points to the time scale ring 113. The pointer 221 and the time scale ring 113 are both located on the side of the base plate 11 away from the top plate 12, and the pointer 221 rotates with the second end 22 relative to the time scale ring 113 to simulate the operation of a clock, thereby helping children understand the flow of time more quickly.

[0044] Based on this design, to better simulate clock operation between the pointer 221 and the time scale ring 113, and to prevent the pointer 221 from obscuring the time scale ring 113, the pointer 221 is made transparent. Alternatively, the diameter of the pointer 221 can be smaller than the outer diameter of the time scale ring 113, so that the pointer 2211 of the pointer 221 can clearly indicate the time scale on the time scale ring 113. Or, while making the pointer 221 transparent, its diameter can also be smaller than the outer diameter of the time scale ring 113.

[0045] The base plate 11 may also include a receiving groove 114 communicating with the annular groove 112. The receiving groove 114 is recessed from the bottom side of the base plate 11, that is, the receiving groove 114 is recessed towards the top plate 12, and the time scale ring 113, the pointer dial 221, and the demonstration piece 52 are located within the receiving groove 114. With this arrangement, the toy of this disclosure can establish a protective space through the receiving groove 114 to avoid wear and damage to the time scale ring 113, the pointer dial 221, and the demonstration piece 52.

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, in some other embodiments, the housing 1 includes a baffle 13, which is fixed to the bottom side of the base plate 11 to surround the time scale ring 113, the pointer dial 221, and the demonstration piece 52. Specifically, the bottom side of the base plate 11 is flat, the baffle 13 is supported on the bottom side of the base plate 11, and the baffle 13 is preferably arranged in a ring shape. With this arrangement, the toy of this disclosure can establish a protective space through the baffle 13 to protect the time scale ring 113, the pointer dial 221, and the demonstration piece 52, and avoid wear and damage to these components.

[0047] In some embodiments, the base plate 11 may further include a viewing window 115. Along the direction from the base plate 11 to the top plate 12, the viewing window 115 extends at least through the base plate 11, such that the first demonstration component 4 is partially exposed through the viewing window 115 when rotated. Specifically, a child can observe the first demonstration component 4 through the viewing window 115 when operating the toy disclosed herein.

[0048] To facilitate disassembly, washing, and maintenance of the toy, the top plate 12 is detachably connected to the housing 1. Furthermore, to allow children to interact with the toy and understand its internal mechanical transmission principles, fostering their engineering thinking and enhancing cognitive abilities, at least one side plate of the housing 1 connected between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 11 is transparent. Preferably, to save costs, the side plate is made of transparent acrylic; however, it could also be made of glass or other transparent materials.

[0049] Further integration Figure 8 As shown, the transmission assembly 2 includes a first rotating shaft 23, a second rotating shaft 24, and a speed-increasing gear set 25. The first rotating shaft 23 includes a first end 21, and one end of the first rotating shaft 23 is rotatably connected to the top plate 12. The first rotating shaft 23 is in transmission cooperation with the driving member 3, so that the driving member 3 drives the first rotating shaft 23 to rotate. The first demonstration component 4 is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 23 and fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 23, so that the first rotating shaft 23 and the first demonstration component 4 rotate at the same speed.

[0050] The first rotating shaft 23 and the second rotating shaft 24 are connected by a speed-increasing gear set 25, so that the first rotating shaft 23 can drive the second rotating shaft 24 to rotate. Specifically, the first gear 251 of the speed-increasing gear set 25 is connected to the first rotating shaft 23, and the last gear 252 is connected to the second rotating shaft 24. The second rotating shaft 24 includes a second end 22, and one end of the second rotating shaft 24 is rotatably connected to the base plate 11. The second rotating shaft 24 rotates at the same speed as the pointer dial 221, while the rotational speed of the first demonstration component 4 is half the rotational speed of the pointer dial 221.

[0051] The speed-increasing gear set 25 includes multiple intermediate gears 253 and intermediate drive shafts 254 connected between the intermediate gears 253. The housing 1 may also include at least one support plate 14. The support plate 14 is spaced between the bottom plate 11 and the top plate 12, and the transmission assembly 2 is connected to the support plate 14. The intermediate gears 253 mesh with the first end gear 251 and the last end gear 252 of the speed-increasing gear set 25, respectively. Each drive shaft of the speed-increasing gear set 25 is rotatably connected to the support plate 14, that is, the intermediate drive shaft 254 is rotatably connected to the support plate 14.

[0052] In some other embodiments, each drive wheel in the speed-increasing gear set 25 is a pulley or a sprocket, and the drive shaft 254 is driven by a belt or chain to engage with the first rotating shaft 23 and the second rotating shaft 24.

[0053] Recombined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, to improve the stability of the first rotating shaft 23 and the second rotating shaft 24 during rotation, the support plate 14 is provided with two pieces, namely a first support plate 141 and a second support plate 142, which are spaced apart. The end of the first rotating shaft 23 facing away from the top plate 12 is rotatably connected to the first support plate 141, and the end of the second rotating shaft 24 facing away from the bottom plate 11 is rotatably connected to the second support plate 142. The two ends of the central drive shaft 254 are respectively rotatably connected to the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142.

[0054] To prevent the support plate 14 from obscuring the first demonstration component 4, the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 are made transparent. In some other embodiments, the viewing window 115 extends through both the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142.

[0055] Further integration Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the drive component 3 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. Specifically, the drive component 3 includes a handle 31, a drive shaft 32, and a transmission wheel assembly 33. The handle 31 is fixed to one end of the drive shaft 32 and is located outside the housing 1. The drive shaft 32 passes through the housing 1 and is rotatable relative to the housing 1. The transmission wheel assembly 33 is located at the end of the drive shaft 32 opposite to the handle 31 and at the first rotating shaft 23. The transmission wheel assembly 33 can be a bevel gear set, a worm gear, or other transmission wheel mechanism.

[0056] The drive unit 3, with its handle 31, allows children to manually operate the toy and immediately see the effects of their actions on the toy parts. This greatly stimulates children's interest and desire to continue using the toy, thereby helping them develop intelligence and wisdom while playing, and also coordinating their physical functions.

[0057] To improve the automation level of the toy disclosed herein, the drive unit 3 may also include a motor (not shown) to drive the drive shaft 32 to rotate.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first demonstration component 4 includes a mounting block 41, a first performance part 42, and a second performance part 43. The mounting block 41 is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 23, and the first performance part 42 and the second performance part 43 protrude outward from the mounting block 41, respectively. Specifically, the first performance part 42 and the second performance part 43 are arranged opposite to each other on the mounting block 41, that is, the first performance part 42 and the second performance part 43 are spaced 180 degrees apart along the rotation direction of the first demonstration component 4. The first performance part 42 can be used to simulate a sun model, and the second performance part 43 can be used to simulate a moon model. With this configuration, the toy of this disclosure can simulate the alternating rising and setting of the sun and moon through the first demonstration component 4, demonstrating the flow of time, thereby helping children better understand the daily time change patterns while playing.

[0059] Further integration Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the connecting rod 51 includes a first connecting rod 511 and a second connecting rod 512, with the second connecting rod 512 rotatably connected between the first connecting rod 511 and the demonstration piece 52. A fixed shaft 222, rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 511, is provided at an eccentric position on the second end 22, and the first connecting rod 511 has a sliding groove 5111 that slidably engages with the fixed shaft 222. It is worth noting that the fixed shaft 222 can be located on the pointer dial 221 or the end face of the second end 22. The end of the first connecting rod 511 facing away from the second connecting rod 512 is rotatably connected to the base plate 11, and the first connecting rod 511 can swing relative to its connection point with the base plate 11 under the drive of the fixed shaft 222.

[0060] The demonstration component 52 is fitted against the inner wall of the guide groove 111 and can rotate and slide relative to the base plate 11. The demonstration component 52 includes a demonstration body 521 and a demonstration pivot 522. The demonstration pivot 522 is fixedly connected to the demonstration body 521 and is rotatably connected to the end of the second connecting rod 512 opposite to the first connecting rod 511. The demonstration pivot 522 is fitted against the inner wall of the guide groove 111 and can cause the demonstration body 521 to rotate and slide relative to the base plate 11.

[0061] In use, the toy first rotates by the handle 31, which drives the drive shaft 32 to rotate, thereby rotating the first rotating shaft 23 and the first demonstration component 4. Then, the speed-increasing gear set 25 increases the speed of the second rotating shaft 24 to twice that of the first rotating shaft 23. Next, the pointer dial 221 rotates relative to the time scale ring 113 under the influence of the second rotating shaft 24, simulating clock operation. Simultaneously, the fixed shaft 222 also drives the connecting rod 51 under the influence of the second rotating shaft 24, causing the demonstration component 52 to rotate and slide relative to the base plate 11 within the guide groove 111.

[0062] To further enhance the interactivity of this toy with children and to combine educational and fun aspects, the first performance section 42 is a model of the sun, and the second performance section 43 is a model of the moon. The rotation of the first demonstration component 4 and the rotation between the pointer dial 221 and the time scale ring 113 simulate the alternating rising and setting of the sun and moon throughout the day. Furthermore, the pointer dial 221 and the time scale ring 113 can also display the specific time of day according to the rotational position of the sun or moon, greatly increasing the fun and entertainment value of this toy.

[0063] Furthermore, as the pointer 221 rotates one full circle relative to the time scale ring 113, the first performance part 42 rotates half a circle to simulate sunrise and sunset; then, as the pointer 221 rotates another full circle relative to the time scale ring 113, the first performance part 42 rotates half a circle again to simulate moonrise and sunset. This process is repeated to simulate sunrise and sunset, as well as moonrise and moonset. In this way, the flow of time can be demonstrated to children, allowing young children to easily understand the relationship between the time on a clock and real time.

[0064] The demonstrator 52 is a character model used to simulate a person rolling over. Specifically, when a child shakes the handle 31, the character model on the demonstrator 52 performs rolling exercises, and the speed at which the demonstrator 52 rotates and moves varies depending on the speed at which the child shakes the handle 31, thereby increasing the fun and entertainment value of this toy. The above is merely an exemplary description of this toy.

[0065] 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. A toy, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a bottom plate and a top plate, and the bottom plate is provided with a guide groove; A transmission assembly, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotatably connected to the top plate and the second end is rotatably connected to the bottom plate; A driving component, which is connected to the transmission assembly, to drive the transmission assembly to rotate relative to the housing; A first demonstration component is fixedly connected to any drive shaft of the transmission component so as to rotate with the drive shaft; The second demonstration component includes a connecting rod and a demonstration component. The middle part of the connecting rod is movably connected to the eccentric part of the second end, and one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base plate. The demonstration component is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod and is slidably fitted into the guide groove. The second end drives the demonstration component to move within the guide groove.

2. The toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate includes an annular groove and a time scale ring, the annular groove penetrating the base plate and the time scale ring located on the bottom side of the base plate; The second end is provided with the annular groove, and the second end is provided with a pointer disk coaxially arranged with the time scale ring, the pointer of the pointer disk pointing to the time scale ring.

3. The toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate also includes a receiving groove communicating with the annular groove. The receiving groove is recessed from the bottom side of the base plate, and the time scale ring, the pointer dial, and the demonstration piece are located in the receiving groove. Alternatively, the housing may further include a baffle fixed to the bottom side of the base plate to surround the time scale ring, the pointer dial, and the demonstration piece.

4. The toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pointer dial is transparent; and / or the diameter of the pointer dial is smaller than the outer diameter of the time scale ring.

5. The toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate also includes a viewing window, which extends at least through the base plate along the direction from the base plate to the top plate, so that the first demonstration component is partially exposed through the viewing window when it rotates.

6. The toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft includes a first end, and the first rotating shaft is in transmission cooperation with the driving component. The first demonstration component is sleeved on the first rotating shaft and fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft.

7. The toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first demonstration component includes a mounting block, a first performance section, and a second performance section. The mounting block is sleeved on the first rotating shaft, and the first performance section and the second performance section extend outward from the mounting block, respectively.

8. The toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, and a speed-increasing gear set, wherein the first gear of the speed-increasing gear set is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the last gear is connected to the second rotating shaft; The first rotating shaft rotates at the same speed as the first demonstration component, the second rotating shaft includes a second end, the second rotating shaft rotates at the same speed as the pointer dial, and the rotational speed of the first demonstration component is half the rotational speed of the pointer dial.

9. The toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing also includes at least one support plate, which is spaced between the bottom plate and the top plate. One end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top plate, and one end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom plate. Each transmission shaft of the speed-increasing gear set is rotatably connected to the support plate.

10. The toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage includes a first link and a second link, wherein the second link is rotatably connected between the first link and the demonstration piece; The second end has an eccentric position with a fixed shaft that is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, and the first connecting rod has a sliding groove that is slidably engaged with the fixed shaft. The end of the first connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the base plate. The demonstration piece is attached to the inner wall of the guide groove and can rotate and slide relative to the base plate.

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