Interactive toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses an interactive toy. The interactive toy comprises a shell; the shifting structure is rotationally arranged on the shell, and the shifting structure is provided with a driving part; the rotary drum structure is rotationally arranged on the shell, and the rotary drum structure is provided with a pattern display part and a driven part; the reset structure is arranged between the shifting structure and the shell; when driving force is applied to the shifting structure, the shifting structure rotates in the first direction, and the driving part is matched with the driven part to drive the rotary drum structure to rotate; and when the driving force to the shifting structure is cancelled, the shifting structure is driven by the reset structure to rotate in the opposite direction of the first direction, and the driving part and the driven part are separated from each other, so that the rotary drum structure rotates randomly. According to the utility model, the driving part is separated from the driven part by arranging the resetting structure, so that the rotating drum structure can rotate randomly after the driving force to the shifting structure is cancelled, the pattern change is unpredictable, and the interestingness and playability of the toy are obviously increased.

Description

An interactive toy Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy technology, specifically to an interactive toy. Background Technology

[0002] Interactive toys are innovative children's entertainment products that not only attract children's attention and stimulate their curiosity and desire to explore, but also promote children's intellectual development and hands-on skills during play.

[0003] One type of interactive toy includes a control handle and a rotating cylinder with patterns on it. Users can control the cylinder's rotation by operating the handle. However, the cylinder is directly connected to the control handle, and each rotation of the handle causes the cylinder to rotate a fixed angle, resulting in only one pattern change, which is not very engaging. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an interactive toy to solve the problem that current interactive toys only switch patterns once per rotation of the control handle, resulting in low fun.

[0005] This utility model provides an interactive toy, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] A toggle mechanism, rotatably mounted on the housing, the toggle mechanism having a drive unit;

[0008] A rotating cylinder structure is rotatably mounted on the housing, and the rotating cylinder structure has a pattern display part and a driven part;

[0009] A reset structure is disposed between the toggle structure and the housing;

[0010] When a driving force is applied to the actuating structure, the actuating structure rotates in the first direction, and the driving part cooperates with the driven part to drive the rotating drum structure to rotate; when the driving force on the actuating structure is removed, the actuating structure rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction under the drive of the reset structure, and the driving part disengages from the driven part, so that the rotating drum structure rotates randomly.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the aforementioned interactive toy are as follows: By setting a reset structure to disengage the driving and driven parts, the rotating cylinder structure can rotate randomly (rather than switching at a fixed angle) after the driving force on the actuating structure is removed. This makes the pattern changes unpredictable, significantly increasing the toy's fun and playability. The random rotation mechanism of the rotating cylinder structure requires users to observe patterns or adapt to changes through repeated operation, indirectly promoting children's reaction ability and coordination training. This avoids the monotony of traditional fixed angle switching, delays children's fatigue with the toy, and stimulates their desire to explore, enhancing interactivity.

[0012] The drive and driven parts only engage when the toggle mechanism rotates in the forward direction, and disengage in the reverse direction. This design simplifies the complexity of the mechanical linkage and reduces the failure rate. The introduction of a reset mechanism enables the toggle mechanism to automatically reset without manual intervention.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the actuating structure further includes:

[0014] A rocker arm, a portion of which extends into the housing and another portion of which protrudes from the housing.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the rocker arm includes a grip portion, a connecting portion, and a pivot portion connected thereto. The grip portion and the connecting portion are disposed outside the housing, the pivot portion is rotatably disposed inside the housing, and the drive portion is disposed on the pivot portion.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the grip part is easy for the user to hold, and when the user swings the grip part, it can drive the connecting part and the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the drive part.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, the rotating drum structure further includes:

[0018] A rotating drum is rotatably disposed inside the housing, the pattern display part is disposed on the outer wall surface of the rotating drum, and the driven part is disposed on the rotating drum.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: when the driving part cooperates with the driven part, it can drive the driven part to rotate, thereby driving the pattern display part on the rotating drum to rotate, realizing the switching of patterns. The pattern display part is provided with multiple different patterns, each pattern is presented independently, and when the pattern display part rotates, different patterns are displayed in sequence at the opening of the housing.

[0020] In one optional embodiment, the axis of the rotating drum is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft; the driving part is a sector gear, which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft; the driven part is a cylindrical gear, which is coaxially connected to the rotating drum.

[0021] In one optional implementation, the reset structure includes:

[0022] A return spring, one end of which is connected to the rotating shaft and the other end of which is connected to the housing.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are: the reset mechanism ensures that the toy can automatically return to the preset state when not in use, which facilitates the start of the next interactive operation.

[0024] In one optional embodiment, a first reset spring fixing seat is provided on the rotating shaft, and a second reset spring fixing seat is provided on the housing. One end of the reset spring is connected to the first reset spring fixing seat, and the other end of the reset spring is connected to the second reset spring fixing seat.

[0025] In one alternative embodiment, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing that are separately connected thereto; the first housing is provided with a plurality of windows that correspond to the sides of the rotating cylinder structure so that at least a portion of the pattern display portion is exposed through the windows.

[0026] In one alternative embodiment, the first housing is provided with at least one insertion hole, and the second housing is provided with at least one first insertion plate, the first insertion plate being adapted to the insertion hole.

[0027] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: when the first housing and the second housing are fastened together, the first plug-in plate can be inserted into the plug-in hole to achieve a tight assembly of the two.

[0028] In one alternative embodiment, the first housing is further provided with at least one insertion slot, and the second housing is provided with at least one second insertion plate, the second insertion plate being adapted to the insertion slot.

[0029] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that when the first housing and the second housing are fastened together, the second plug-in plate can be inserted into the plug-in slot, thereby achieving a tight assembly of the two. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an interactive toy provided by this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an interactive toy provided by this utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an interactive toy provided by this utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shell in an interactive toy provided by this utility model.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 1. Actuating mechanism; 11. Rocker arm; 111. Grip; 112. Connecting part; 113. Rotating shaft; 12. Sector gear;

[0037] 2. Rotary drum structure; 21. Rotary drum; 211. Pattern display unit; 22. Rotary drum shaft; 23. Cylindrical gear;

[0038] 3. Housing; 31. First housing; 32. Second housing; 33. Positioning seat; 34. Insertion hole; 35. Insertion slot; 36. First insertion plate; 37. Second insertion plate; 38. Window; 39. Fixing post.

[0039] 4. Reset structure, 41. Reset spring, 42. First reset spring fixing seat, 43. Second reset spring fixing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0041] One type of interactive toy currently on the market consists of a control handle and a rotating cylinder. The rotating cylinder has patterns on it, and users can control the cylinder to rotate by operating the handle. However, the cylinder and the control handle are directly connected, and each rotation of the control handle causes the cylinder to rotate a fixed angle, resulting in only one pattern change, which is not very engaging.

[0042] Based on this, the present invention provides an interactive toy with a simple structure. It only requires rotating the toggle mechanism, and after releasing it, the rotating cylinder can rotate randomly, and the pattern on the rotating cylinder can be displayed randomly, which enhances the fun.

[0043] According to an embodiment of this utility model, an interactive toy is provided, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, comprising a housing 3, a toggle structure 1, a rotating cylinder structure 2, and a reset structure 4. The toggle structure 1 is rotatably mounted on the housing 3 and has a driving part. The rotating cylinder structure 2 is rotatably mounted on the housing 3 and has a pattern display part 211 and a driven part. The reset structure 4 is disposed between the toggle structure 1 and the housing 3. When a driving force is applied to the toggle structure 1, the toggle structure 1 rotates in a first direction, and the driving part and the driven part cooperate to drive the rotating cylinder structure 2 to rotate. When the driving force on the toggle structure 1 is removed, the toggle structure 1 rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction under the drive of the reset structure 4, and the driving part and the driven part disengage, causing the rotating cylinder structure 2 to rotate randomly.

[0044] The aforementioned interactive toy, through the setting of a reset structure 4, disengages the driving and driven parts. Therefore, after the driving force on the actuating structure 1 is removed, the rotating cylinder structure 2 can rotate randomly (rather than switching at a fixed angle), making the pattern changes unpredictable and significantly increasing the toy's fun and playability. The random rotation mechanism of the rotating cylinder structure 2 requires users to observe patterns or adapt to changes through repeated operation, indirectly promoting children's reaction ability and coordination training. This avoids the monotony of traditional fixed-angle switching, delays children's fatigue with the toy, and stimulates their desire to explore, enhancing interactivity.

[0045] The design that the driving and driven parts only engage when the toggle structure rotates in the forward (first direction) and disengage in the reverse (opposite direction) simplifies the complexity of the mechanical linkage and reduces the failure rate. The introduction of the reset structure 4 enables the toggle structure to automatically reset without manual intervention.

[0046] In some embodiments, the actuating structure 1 further includes a rocker arm 11, a portion of which extends into the housing 3, and the other portion of which protrudes from the housing 3. The rocker arm 11 includes a gripping portion 111, a connecting portion 112, and a rotating shaft portion 113 connected thereto. The gripping portion 111 and the connecting portion 112 are disposed outside the housing 3, while the rotating shaft portion 113 is rotatably disposed inside the housing 3. A driving portion is disposed on the rotating shaft portion 113. In this embodiment, the gripping portion 111 is designed for easy gripping by the user. When the user swings the gripping portion 111, it can drive the connecting portion 112 and the rotating shaft portion 113 to rotate, thereby achieving the rotation of the driving portion.

[0047] In some embodiments, the rotating cylinder structure 2 further includes a rotating cylinder 21, which is rotatably disposed inside the housing 3. A pattern display section 211 is disposed on the outer wall surface of the rotating cylinder 21, and a driven section is disposed on the rotating cylinder 21. In this embodiment, when the driving section cooperates with the driven section, it can drive the driven section to rotate, thereby driving the pattern display section 211 on the rotating cylinder 21 to rotate, thus achieving pattern switching. Multiple different patterns are provided on the pattern display section, each pattern being presented independently. When the pattern display section rotates, different patterns are sequentially displayed at the opening of the housing 3. The rotation of the rotating cylinder 21 is smooth and stable, ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of pattern switching.

[0048] More specifically, the axis of the rotating cylinder 21 is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft 113. The driving part is a sector gear 12, which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 113. The driven part is a cylindrical gear 23. The rotating cylinder 21 is coaxially connected to a rotating shaft 22, and the cylindrical gear 23 is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 22. The sector gear 12 has an arc-shaped tooth section. When the gripping part 111 swings along the first direction, the rotating shaft 113 rotates accordingly, driving the sector gear 12 to rotate. Due to the tooth design of the sector gear 12, it can mesh with the cylindrical gear 23 within a certain angle range. When the teeth of the sector gear 12 contact and rotate with the cylindrical gear 23, the cylindrical gear 23 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the entire rotating cylinder 21 and its pattern display part to rotate. When the gripping part 111 swings in the opposite direction of the first direction, the teeth on the sector gear 12 disengage from the cylindrical gear 23, and the sector gear 12 and the cylindrical gear 23 do not interfere with each other, thereby allowing the cylindrical gear 23 to rotate independently, causing the pattern display part on the rotating cylinder 21 to rotate randomly.

[0049] In some embodiments, the reset structure 4 includes a reset spring 41, one end of which is connected to the rotating shaft 113, and the other end of which is connected to the housing 3. The reset spring 41 provides a restoring force after the grip 111 is swung. When the grip 111 is swung by the user in a first direction, causing the rotating shaft 113 and the sector gear 12 to rotate, and subsequently meshing with the cylindrical gear 23 and driving the rotating cylinder 21 to rotate, the reset spring 41 begins to store energy. Once the user stops applying external force to the grip 111, the reset spring 41 releases its energy, pushing the rotating shaft 113 and the grip 111 back to their initial positions. This reset mechanism ensures that the toy automatically returns to a preset state when not in use, facilitating the start of the next interactive operation.

[0050] More specifically, a first reset spring fixing seat 42 is provided on the rotating shaft 113, and a second reset spring fixing seat 43 is provided on the housing 3. One end of the reset spring 41 is connected to the first reset spring fixing seat 42, and the other end of the reset spring 41 is connected to the second reset spring fixing seat 43.

[0051] In some embodiments, the housing 3 includes a first housing 31 and a second housing 32 that are separately connected; the first housing 31 is provided with a plurality of windows 38, which correspond to the side of the rotating cylinder structure 2 so that at least a portion of the pattern display portion is exposed through the windows 38.

[0052] The first housing 31 is also provided with multiple positioning seats 33. The rotating shaft 113 of the actuating structure 1 and the rotating shaft 22 of the rotating cylinder structure 2 are respectively rotatably mounted on the bearings, and the bearings are embedded and fixed in the positioning grooves of the positioning seats 33.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first housing 31 is provided with at least one insertion hole 34, and the second housing 32 is provided with at least one first insertion plate 36, the first insertion plate 36 being adapted to the insertion hole 34. In this embodiment, the first housing 31 is provided with at least one fixing post 39, and the insertion hole 34 is disposed on the fixing post 39. When the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 are fastened together, the first insertion plate 36 can be inserted into the insertion hole 34 to achieve a tight assembly between the two.

[0054] The first housing 31 is provided with at least one insertion slot 35, and the second housing 32 is provided with at least one second insertion plate 37, which is adapted to the insertion slot 35. When the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 are fastened together, the second insertion plate 37 can be inserted into the insertion slot 35, thereby achieving a tight assembly between the two.

[0055] The specific usage process of the above interactive toys is as follows:

[0056] S1. Initial state: The grip part 111 of the toggle structure 1 is in a stationary position, the pattern display part of the rotating cylinder structure 2 is stationary, and the window 38 displays a fixed pattern.

[0057] S2. The user holds the grip 111 and swings the rocker arm 11 in a first direction (e.g., clockwise). The rocker arm 11 drives the rotating shaft 113 to rotate, causing the teeth of the sector gear 12 to mesh with the cylindrical gear 23. The sector gear 12 drives the cylindrical gear 23 to rotate, causing the rotating cylinder 21 to rotate, and the pattern displayed in the window 38 begins to switch regularly. The return spring 41 is stretched as the rotating shaft 113 rotates, accumulating elastic potential energy.

[0058] S3. The user releases the grip 111. The return spring 41 releases energy, pulling the rotating shaft 113 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the grip 111 to automatically return to its initial position. The sector gear 12 rotates in the opposite direction with the rotating shaft 113, and its teeth disengage from the cylindrical gear 23. The rotating cylinder 21 continues to rotate due to inertia. The rotating cylinder 21 decelerates randomly and stops due to internal friction, and the final pattern displayed in the window 38 is unpredictable.

[0059] S4. Users can observe different pattern combinations displayed after the rotating drum 21 stops by repeatedly swinging the grip part 111.

[0060] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An interactive toy, characterized in that, include: Housing (3); Actuating structure (1), which is rotatably mounted on the housing (3) and has a driving part; Rotating cylinder structure (2), which is rotatably mounted on the housing (3) and has a pattern display part (211) and a driven part; Reset structure (4), which is disposed between the actuating structure (1) and the housing (3); When a driving force is applied to the actuating structure (1), the actuating structure (1) rotates in a first direction, and the driving part cooperates with the driven part to drive the rotating cylinder structure (2) to rotate; When the driving force on the actuating structure (1) is removed, the actuating structure (1) rotates in the opposite direction of the first direction under the drive of the reset structure (4), and the driving part disengages from the driven part so that the rotating cylinder structure (2) rotates randomly.

2. The interactive toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuation structure (1) further includes a rocker arm (11), a portion of which extends into the housing (3) and the other portion of which protrudes from the housing (3).

3. The interactive toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rocker arm (11) includes a gripping part (111), a connecting part (112), and a rotating part (113) connected to each other. The gripping part (111) and the connecting part (112) are disposed outside the housing (3), and the rotating part (113) is rotatably disposed inside the housing (3). The driving part is disposed on the rotating part (113).

4. The interactive toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating cylinder structure (2) further includes: a rotating cylinder (21), which is rotatably disposed inside the housing (3), the pattern display part (211) is disposed on the outer wall surface of the rotating cylinder (21), and the driven part is disposed on the rotating cylinder (21).

5. The interactive toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The axis of the rotating drum (21) is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft (113); the driving part is a sector gear (12), which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft (113); the driven part is a cylindrical gear (23), which is coaxially connected to the rotating drum (21).

6. The interactive toy according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The reset structure (4) includes a reset spring (41), one end of which is connected to the rotating shaft (113), and the other end of which is connected to the housing (3).

7. The interactive toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first reset spring fixing seat (42) is provided on the rotating shaft (113), and a second reset spring fixing seat (43) is provided on the housing (3). One end of the reset spring (41) is connected to the first reset spring fixing seat (42), and the other end of the reset spring (41) is connected to the second reset spring fixing seat (43).

8. The interactive toy according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The housing (3) includes a first housing (31) and a second housing (32) that are separately connected; the first housing (31) is provided with a plurality of windows (38), the windows (38) corresponding to the side of the rotating cylinder structure (2) so that at least part of the pattern display part (211) is exposed through the windows (38).

9. The interactive toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing (31) is provided with at least one plug hole (34), and the second housing (32) is provided with at least one first plug plate (36), the first plug plate (36) being adapted to the plug hole (34).

10. The interactive toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing (31) is also provided with at least one insertion slot (35), and the second housing (32) is provided with at least one second insertion plate (37), which is adapted to the insertion slot (35).

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