Motion toy driving device

Abstract

The utility model provides an action toy driving device which comprises a driving mechanism, a power distribution mechanism and an output mechanism. The power distribution mechanism comprises a plurality of distribution wheels, and all the distribution wheels are in transmission connection with an output shaft of the driving mechanism; the output mechanism comprises a plurality of output assemblies, and the output assemblies correspond to the distribution wheels and are in transmission connection with action parts corresponding to the toys. The driving mechanism is arranged, the distribution wheels in the power distribution mechanism are in transmission connection with the output shaft of the driving mechanism, and the output assembly and the distribution wheels are correspondingly arranged and are in transmission connection to the toy action part. Therefore, the power can be distributed to a plurality of output assemblies through the power distribution mechanism by utilizing one driving mechanism, so that a plurality of actions of the toy are driven. Compared with the prior art, the number of motor mechanisms and push rods is reduced, the overall structure is simplified, parts of the action toy driving device are more compact, the size of the action toy driving device is effectively reduced, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy technology, and in particular to a driving device for action toys. Background Technology

[0002] Existing action toys typically employ a single motor mechanism. The motor's forward and reverse rotation, in coordination with an output push rod, drives the corresponding transmission components of the toy, thereby actuating the corresponding action parts to achieve different movements. However, a single motor mechanism can usually only drive one action part. If the toy needs more actions, additional motor mechanisms must be added. However, this presents the following technical problems: an excessive number of motor mechanisms and their associated output push rods make the toy's structure more complex, increasing its overall size and cost. Furthermore, the complex drive structure makes the toy's assembly process cumbersome and increases assembly difficulty.

[0003] In view of the above, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a driving device for action toys, thereby solving the technical problems of existing driving devices for action toys having design flaws, requiring multiple motor mechanisms and matching push rods to drive multiple actions, resulting in complex overall structure, large size, and high cost. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solutions provided by this utility model are detailed below.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a driving device for an action toy, including a driving mechanism, a power distribution mechanism, and an output mechanism; the power distribution mechanism includes multiple distribution wheels, all of which are drivenly connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism; the output mechanism includes multiple output components, which are correspondingly arranged with the distribution wheels and drivenly connected to the corresponding action parts of the toy.

[0007] Preferably, the distribution wheel includes a first distribution wheel and a second distribution wheel, and the output component includes a first output member, a first output wheel, and a second output member; the first output wheel is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism; a first output groove a and a first output groove b are respectively provided on the two end faces of the first output wheel; a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove are respectively provided on the first distribution wheel and the second distribution wheel; the first output member is slidably engaged with the first output groove a, and the sliding protrusion on the first output member is slidably engaged with the first sliding groove; the second output member is slidably engaged with the first output groove b, and the sliding protrusion on the second output member is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove.

[0008] Preferably, the distribution wheel further includes a third distribution wheel, and the output assembly further includes a second output wheel and a third output component. The third distribution wheel is provided with a third sliding groove a, the second output wheel is provided with a second output groove, the third output component is slidably connected to the second output groove, and the sliding protrusion of the third output component is slidably connected to the third sliding groove a.

[0009] Preferably, it further includes a base and a mounting bracket, wherein a vertically arranged limiting rod is provided on the base, a limiting ring is provided on the third output component, the limiting ring is slidably engaged with the limiting rod, the second output wheel is connected to the mounting bracket, and the drive mechanism is disposed on the mounting bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the distribution wheel further includes a fourth distribution wheel, and the output assembly further includes a third output wheel, a fourth output component, and a fifth output component; the third distribution wheel is also provided with a third sliding groove b, and the fourth distribution wheel is provided with a fourth sliding groove; the third output wheel is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism, and a third output groove a and a third output groove b are respectively provided on both end faces of the third output wheel; the fourth output component is slidably connected to the third output groove a, and the sliding protrusion of the fourth output component is slidably connected to the third sliding groove b; the fifth output component is slidably connected to the third output groove b, and the sliding protrusion of the fifth output component is slidably connected to the fourth sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes an angle calculation mechanism, which includes an angle wheel and a photoelectric switch sensor. The angle wheel is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism. The angle wheel has a plurality of slots arranged sequentially along its circumference. The sensing end of the photoelectric switch sensor is arranged corresponding to the slots.

[0012] Preferably, the angle wheel, the first distribution wheel, the first output wheel, the second distribution wheel, the second output wheel, the third distribution wheel, the third output wheel, and the fourth distribution wheel are sequentially arranged on the output shaft along the axial direction of the output shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a servo motor, a gearbox, or a spring-loaded energy storage device.

[0014] The preferred technical solution of this utility model can also produce at least the following technical effects:

[0015] This invention effectively avoids the defects in the design of existing action toy drive devices, which require multiple motor mechanisms and corresponding push rods to drive multiple actions, resulting in complex overall structures, large size, and high costs. This invention provides an action toy drive device, including a drive mechanism, a power distribution mechanism, and an output mechanism. The power distribution mechanism includes multiple distribution wheels, all of which are drive-connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism. The output mechanism includes multiple output components, which are correspondingly arranged with the distribution wheels and drive-connected to the corresponding action parts of the toy. This invention, by setting up a single drive mechanism, with multiple distribution wheels in the power distribution mechanism drive-connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism, and then output components correspondingly arranged with the distribution wheels and drive-connected to the toy's action parts, allows power to be distributed to multiple output components through a single drive mechanism, thereby driving multiple actions of the toy. Compared to existing technologies, this reduces the number of motor mechanisms and push rods, simplifies the overall structure, makes the action toy drive device more compact, effectively reduces the size of the action toy drive device, and lowers production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving device for an action toy provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving device for an action toy and a part of the action part of the toy provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the power distribution mechanism and output mechanism of the action toy driving device provided by this utility model in a disassembled state;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective showing the power distribution mechanism and output mechanism of the action toy driving device provided by this utility model in a disassembled state.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 1. Drive mechanism;

[0023] 2. First distribution wheel; 201. First chute;

[0024] 3. First output component; 301. First sliding protrusion;

[0025] 4. First output wheel; 401. First output slot a; 402. First output slot b;

[0026] 5. Second output component; 501. Second sliding protrusion;

[0027] 6. Second distribution wheel; 601. Second chute;

[0028] 7. Second output wheel; 701. Second output slot;

[0029] 8. Third output component; 801. Third sliding protrusion;

[0030] 9. Third distribution wheel; 901. Third slide a; 902. Third slide b;

[0031] 10. Fourth output component;

[0032] 11. Third output wheel; 1101. Third output slot a; 1102. Third output slot b;

[0033] 12. Fifth output component; 1201. Fifth sliding protrusion;

[0034] 13. Fourth distribution wheel; 1301. Fourth chute;

[0035] 14. Angle wheel; 1401. Slot;

[0036] 15. Photoelectric switch sensor;

[0037] 16. Base;

[0038] 17. Ear; 1701. Ear transmission assembly;

[0039] 18. Eye; 1801. Eye transmission assembly;

[0040] 19. Mouth; 1901. Mouth transmission assembly;

[0041] 20. Limiting rod;

[0042] 21. Limiting ring; 2101. Waist-shaped hole. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0044] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a driving device for action toys, including a driving mechanism 1, a power distribution mechanism, and an output mechanism; the power distribution mechanism includes multiple distribution wheels, all of which are connected to the output shaft of the driving mechanism 1; the output mechanism includes multiple output components, which are correspondingly arranged with the distribution wheels and are connected to the corresponding action parts of the toy.

[0045] This invention establishes a drive mechanism 1, which is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1 via multiple distribution wheels in a power distribution mechanism. Output components are then correspondingly positioned with the distribution wheels and connected to the toy's action parts. This allows a single drive mechanism 1 to distribute power to multiple output components via the power distribution mechanism, thereby driving multiple actions of the toy. Compared to existing technologies, this reduces the number of motor mechanisms and push rods, simplifies the overall structure, makes the components of the action toy's drive device more compact, effectively reduces the size of the action toy's drive device, and lowers production costs.

[0046] As an optional implementation, the distribution wheel includes a first distribution wheel 2 and a second distribution wheel 6, and the output assembly includes a first output component 3, a first output wheel 4, and a second output component 5. The first output wheel 4 is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1 and is located between the first distribution wheel 2 and the second distribution wheel 6. A first output groove a401 and a first output groove b402 are respectively provided on the two end faces of the first output wheel 4. A first sliding groove 201 and a second sliding groove 601 are respectively provided on the opposite end faces of the first distribution wheel 2 and the second distribution wheel 6. The first output component 3 is slidably engaged with the first output groove a401, and the sliding protrusion on the first output component 3 is slidably engaged with the first sliding groove 201. The second output component 5 is slidably engaged with the first output groove b402, and the sliding protrusion on the second output component 5 is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove 601.

[0047] Furthermore, the first output groove a401 is a linear groove structure extending radially upward along the first output wheel 4. The first output groove b402 is a linear groove structure extending obliquely upward. The first slide groove 201 and the second slide groove 601 are irregular closed annular groove structures.

[0048] The toy's ears 17 are connected to the first output member 3 via the ear transmission assembly 1701.

[0049] The toy's mouth 19 is connected to the second output member 5 via a mouth transmission assembly 1901.

[0050] After the drive mechanism 1 is started, its output shaft begins to rotate. The first distribution wheel 2 and the second distribution wheel 6 are connected to the output shaft and rotate synchronously. Since the first output wheel 4 is sleeved on the output shaft but does not rotate with it, the first output groove a401 and the first output groove b402 are used to provide sliding tracks for the first output component 3 and the second output component 5.

[0051] When the first distribution wheel 2 rotates, since the first sliding protrusion 301 on the first output member 3 is located in the first groove 201, the first groove 201 will generate a thrust on the first sliding protrusion 301 during the rotation, pushing the first output member 3 to slide along the first output groove a401, thereby driving the ear 17 to perform corresponding actions through the ear transmission assembly 1701.

[0052] Similarly, when the second distribution wheel 6 rotates, the second slide groove 601 will generate a thrust on the second sliding protrusion 501 on the second output member 5, pushing the second output member 5 to move obliquely in a straight line along the first output groove b402, thereby driving the mouth transmission assembly 1901 to drive the mouth 19 to perform corresponding actions.

[0053] As an optional implementation, the distribution wheel further includes a third distribution wheel 9, and the output assembly further includes a second output wheel 7 and a third output member 8. The third distribution wheel 9 is provided with a third sliding groove a901, the second output wheel 7 is provided with a second output groove 701, the third output member 8 is slidably connected to the second output groove 701, and the sliding protrusion of the third output member 8 is slidably connected to the third sliding groove a901.

[0054] As an optional implementation, it also includes a base 16 and a mounting bracket. A vertically arranged limiting rod 20 is provided on the base 16, a limiting ring 21 is provided on the third output member 8, and a waist-shaped hole 2101 is provided on the limiting ring 21 to slide with the limiting rod 20. The second output wheel 7 is connected to the mounting bracket, and the drive mechanism 1 is provided on the mounting bracket.

[0055] Furthermore, the second output wheel 7 is sleeved on the output shaft and fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. The second output groove 701 is a linear groove structure extending upward at an angle, forming an acute angle with the limiting rod 20. The third output component 8 is located within the second output groove 701 and slides within it.

[0056] The third groove a901 is an irregular closed annular groove structure.

[0057] The mounting bracket can be movably installed inside the toy's body and connected to the toy's head.

[0058] When the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1 starts to rotate, the third distribution wheel 9 rotates synchronously. Since the third sliding protrusion 801 of the third output component 8 is located in the third groove a901, as the third groove a901 of the third output component 8 rotates, the third sliding protrusion 801 will be pushed by the third groove a901. Due to the sliding engagement between the limiting ring 21 and the limiting rod 20, the third output component 8 is driven to perform a compound motion. Since the second output wheel 7 is sleeved on the output shaft and does not rotate with the output shaft, the compound motion of the third output component 8 drives the second output wheel 7 to drive the mounting frame and the toy's head to perform corresponding movements relative to the body.

[0059] As an optional implementation, the distribution wheel further includes a fourth distribution wheel 13, and the output assembly further includes a third output wheel 11, a fourth output member 10, and a fifth output member 12. The third distribution wheel 9 is also provided with a third sliding groove b902, and the fourth distribution wheel 13 is provided with a fourth sliding groove 1301. The third output wheel 11 is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1 and located between the third distribution wheel 9 and the fourth distribution wheel 13. The two end faces of the third output wheel 11 are respectively provided with a third output groove a1101 and a third output groove b1102. The fourth output member 10 is slidably connected to the third output groove a1101, and the sliding protrusion of the fourth output member 10 is slidably connected to the third sliding groove b902. The fifth output member 12 is slidably connected to the third output groove b1102, and the sliding protrusion of the fifth output member 12 is slidably connected to the fourth sliding groove 1301.

[0060] Furthermore, the third output groove a1101 is a linear groove structure extending radially downward along the third output wheel 11. The third output groove b1102 is a linear groove structure extending radially upward along the third output wheel 11.

[0061] The third groove b902 and the fourth groove 1301 are irregular closed annular groove structures.

[0062] The toy's eyes 18 are connected to the fifth output 12 via an eye transmission assembly 1801.

[0063] When the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1 rotates, the third distribution wheel 9 and the fourth distribution wheel 13 rotate synchronously, while the third output wheel 11 does not rotate.

[0064] When the third distribution wheel 9 rotates, since the fourth sliding protrusion on the fourth output member 10 is located within the third slide groove b902, the third slide groove b902 will exert a pushing force on the fourth sliding protrusion during rotation, pushing the fourth output member 10 to slide along the third output groove a1101. Since the fourth output member 10 is connected to the base 16 and the base 16 is stationary, it drives the third output wheel 11 to move the entire drive device, changing the relative position of the toy's head and body, and realizing the corresponding head movement.

[0065] When the fourth distribution wheel 13 rotates, since the fifth sliding protrusion 1201 on the fifth output member 12 is located in the fourth slide groove 1301, the fourth slide groove 1301 will generate a thrust on the fifth sliding protrusion 1201 during the rotation, pushing the fifth output member 12 to slide along the third output groove b1102, thereby driving the eye transmission assembly 1801 to drive the eye 18 to perform corresponding actions.

[0066] It should be noted that the specific structure of the mounting bracket and the body, head, ear drive assembly 1701, eye drive assembly 1801 and mouth drive assembly 1901 adopts existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] As an optional implementation, an angle calculation mechanism is also included. The angle calculation mechanism includes an angle wheel 14 and a photoelectric switch sensor 15. The angle wheel 14 is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 1. The angle wheel 14 has a plurality of slots 1401 arranged sequentially along its circumference. The sensing end of the photoelectric switch sensor 15 is correspondingly arranged with the slots 1401.

[0068] With this configuration, the angle wheel 14 can rotate synchronously with the output shaft. The position change of the slot 1401 on the angle wheel 14 corresponds to the rotation angle of the output shaft. The photoelectric switch sensor 15 can determine the rotation angle of the output shaft by detecting the position change of the slot 1401.

[0069] It should be noted that the specific working principle of the photoelectric switch sensor 15 and the angle wheel 14 in cooperation to detect the rotation angle of the drive mechanism 1 is existing technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0070] As an optional implementation, the angle wheel 14, the first distribution wheel 2, the first output wheel 4, the second distribution wheel 6, the second output wheel 7, the third distribution wheel 9, the third output wheel 11 and the fourth distribution wheel 13 are sequentially arranged on the output shaft along the axial direction of the output shaft.

[0071] Furthermore, the angle wheel 14, the first distribution wheel 2, the second distribution wheel 6, the third distribution wheel 9 and the fourth distribution wheel 13 are sleeved on the square shaft section of the output shaft through square holes. Through the transmission cooperation between the square holes and the square shaft section, the aforementioned wheels can rotate synchronously with the rotation of the output shaft.

[0072] The first output wheel 4, the second output wheel 7, and the third output wheel 11 are fitted onto the circular shaft section of the output shaft through circular holes. The circular holes and the circular shaft section cooperate to allow the aforementioned wheels to rotate relative to the output shaft. That is, the aforementioned wheels are fitted onto the output shaft but do not rotate with it.

[0073] It should be noted that the trajectory of the distribution wheel's groove can be designed as a regular or irregular closed annular groove structure according to usage requirements, while the trajectory of the output wheel's output groove can be designed as a linear groove structure extending in different directions (such as along the radial direction of the output wheel or a non-radial inclined direction) according to usage requirements. Specifically, output grooves extending radially upward or downward along the output wheel will cause the corresponding output component to move in a straight line, while output grooves extending non-radial inclined along the output wheel will cause the corresponding output component to move in an oblique straight line. Due to the different trajectories of the grooves and output grooves, although multiple distribution wheels rotate simultaneously, each output component receives different pushing forces, resulting in differences in motion trajectory and speed, thus obtaining different driving methods and driving different parts of the toy to achieve their own unique actions.

[0074] As an optional implementation, the drive mechanism 1 includes, but is not limited to, servos, gearboxes, or spring-loaded energy storage devices in the prior art, as long as they can provide power.

[0075] It is understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments can be referred to each other, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments can be referred to the same or similar contents in other embodiments.

[0076] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0077] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "a particular example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An action toy drive apparatus characterized by comprising: It includes a drive mechanism, a power distribution mechanism, and an output mechanism; the power distribution mechanism includes multiple distribution wheels, all of which are drive-connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism; the output mechanism includes multiple output components, which are correspondingly arranged with the distribution wheels and drive-connected to the corresponding moving parts of the toy.

2. The motion toy drive of claim 1, wherein The distribution wheel includes a first distribution wheel and a second distribution wheel, and the output assembly includes a first output component, a first output wheel, and a second output component. The first output wheel is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism. A first output groove a and a first output groove b are respectively provided on the two end faces of the first output wheel. A first sliding groove and a second sliding groove are respectively provided on the first distribution wheel and the second distribution wheel. The first output component is slidably engaged with the first output groove a, and the sliding protrusion on the first output component is slidably engaged with the first sliding groove. The second output component is slidably engaged with the first output groove b, and the sliding protrusion on the second output component is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove.

3. The motion toy drive of claim 2, wherein the drive shaft is coupled to the motor by a drive coupling. The distribution wheel further includes a third distribution wheel, and the output assembly further includes a second output wheel and a third output component. The third distribution wheel is provided with a third sliding groove a, the second output wheel is provided with a second output groove, the third output component is slidably connected to the second output groove, and the sliding protrusion of the third output component is slidably connected to the third sliding groove a.

4. The motion toy drive of claim 3, wherein the drive shaft is coupled to the motor by a drive coupling. It also includes a base and a mounting bracket. The base is provided with a vertically arranged limiting rod, the third output component is provided with a limiting ring, the limiting ring is slidably engaged with the limiting rod, the second output wheel is connected to the mounting bracket, and the drive mechanism is disposed on the mounting bracket.

5. The motion toy drive of claim 4, wherein the drive shaft is coupled to the motor by a drive coupling. The distribution wheel further includes a fourth distribution wheel, and the output assembly further includes a third output wheel, a fourth output component, and a fifth output component; the third distribution wheel is also provided with a third sliding groove b, and the fourth distribution wheel is provided with a fourth sliding groove; the third output wheel is sleeved on the output shaft of the drive mechanism, and a third output groove a and a third output groove b are respectively provided on both end faces of the third output wheel; the fourth output component is slidably connected to the third output groove a, and the sliding protrusion of the fourth output component is slidably connected to the third sliding groove b; The fifth output component is slidably connected to the third output slot b, and the sliding protrusion of the fifth output component is slidably connected to the fourth slot.

6. The driving device for an action toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes an angle calculation mechanism, which includes an angle wheel and a photoelectric switch sensor. The angle wheel is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism. The angle wheel has a plurality of slots arranged sequentially along its circumference. The sensing end of the photoelectric switch sensor is arranged corresponding to the slots.

7. The driving device for an action toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The angle wheel, the first distribution wheel, the first output wheel, the second distribution wheel, the second output wheel, the third distribution wheel, the third output wheel, and the fourth distribution wheel are sequentially arranged on the output shaft along the axial direction of the output shaft.

8. The motion toy drive of claim 1, wherein: The drive mechanism includes a servo motor, a gearbox, or a spring-loaded energy storage device.

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