Tai Chi ball

By combining the magnetic attraction of the first and second hemispheres, the problems of low material utilization and high cost of the Tai Chi ball are solved, and a Tai Chi ball structure with strong stability and easy portability is achieved.

CN224194045UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05张桉胜
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
张桉胜
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The existing Tai Chi ball production materials are expensive and inconvenient to carry, and the traditional one-piece molding process results in low material utilization.

Method used

It adopts a magnetic combination design of the first and second hemispheres, combined with the fitting structure of C-shaped groove and raised edge, and achieves automatic splicing through pre-embedded magnetic components, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process, and making it easy to carry and store.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient use of materials, reduces production costs, and improves the stability and portability of splicing.

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Abstract

The Tai Chi ball comprises a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere, two first functional blocks are movably connected to the outer surface of the first hemisphere in a clamped mode, two second functional blocks are movably connected to the outer surface of the second hemisphere in a clamped mode, and magnetic attraction assemblies are connected to the opposite faces of the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere in a clamped mode. According to the technical scheme, the design that the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere are combined in a magnetic attraction mode is adopted, automatic splicing is achieved through the embedded magnetic attraction assembly, meanwhile, the matching structure of the C-shaped groove and the protruding edge is matched, it is ensured that after splicing is conducted, stability is high, carrying and storage are more convenient, and the splicing device is suitable for being rapidly and conveniently used in various scenes; the design mode that the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere are spliced is adopted, materials can be cut according to the size of the needed ball, waste caused by the improper size of raw materials is avoided, the utilization rate of the materials is increased, and the production cost of the Tai Chi ball is effectively reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fitness equipment technology, and more specifically, to a Tai Chi ball. Background Technology

[0002] In today's market, various spherical items used for entertainment, fitness, and decorative arts are readily available. Tai Chi balls are favored by consumers due to their wide application in areas such as hand and finger dexterity training, fitness exercises, and home decoration. However, most Tai Chi balls currently use traditional one-piece molding processes to form their spherical structure, which results in higher material costs and inconvenience in carrying them.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a Tai Chi ball that achieves efficient material utilization and cost reduction through structural improvement design has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a Tai Chi ball, which achieves efficient material utilization and reduces material costs through structural improvement design.

[0005] The technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a Tai Chi ball, including a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere. Both the first and second hemispheres are C-shaped structures. The outer surface of the first hemisphere is movably latched with two first functional blocks, and the outer surface of the second hemisphere is movably latched with two second functional blocks. Magnetic suction components are latched onto the opposite sides of the first and second hemispheres.

[0007] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the C-shaped structure includes: a C-shaped body and a first extension and a second extension disposed opposite to each other on the C-shaped body. The outer surface of the C-shaped body is provided with a locking hole at the position of the first extension and the second extension. The outer surface of the C-shaped body is provided with a C-shaped groove at the position between the two locking holes. A protrusion is provided in the C-shaped groove.

[0008] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the protrusion is provided with a pre-embedded sleeve hole, and the inner wall surface of the pre-embedded sleeve hole is provided with a pre-embedded screw hole.

[0009] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the protrusion and the C-shaped groove are designed as an integral structure.

[0010] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first hemisphere and the second hemisphere are arranged perpendicularly to each other and are embedded to form a sphere. The outer surfaces of the C-shaped body, the first extension, and the second extension are spherical, and the diameter of the spherical surface is the same as the radius of the sphere.

[0011] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the plane in which the center of the C-shaped body, the center of the first extension, and the center of the second extension lie is a C-shaped symmetry plane, and the upper and lower end faces of the C-shaped body are parallel to the C-shaped symmetry plane.

[0012] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two first functional blocks are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots of the first hemisphere, and the two second functional blocks are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots of the second hemisphere.

[0013] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two first functional blocks are set to white, and the two second functional blocks are set to black; both the two first functional blocks and the two second functional blocks are functional modules made of plastic, aluminum alloy, or wood.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the colors of the first functional block and the second functional block are not limited, and the colors of the first functional block and the second functional block can also be red, green, etc. The outer surfaces of the first functional block and the second functional block both have an anti-slip layer structure.

[0015] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic suction assembly includes a pre-embedded sleeve block, a magnetic suction body, and a pre-embedded screw, wherein the magnetic suction body is disposed at one end of the pre-embedded sleeve block, and the pre-embedded screw is disposed at the other end of the pre-embedded sleeve block.

[0016] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the pre-embedded screw is threadedly connected to the pre-embedded screw hole; the pre-embedded sleeve block and the magnetic attractor are located inside the pre-embedded sleeve hole.

[0017] Furthermore, the magnetic attractors on the first hemisphere and the magnetic attractors on the second hemisphere attract each other.

[0018] The Tai Chi ball provided by this utility model has the following technical advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] Firstly, it adopts a magnetic combination design of the first and second hemispheres, which achieves automatic splicing through pre-embedded magnetic components. At the same time, the fitting structure of the C-shaped groove and the raised edge ensures strong stability after splicing, greatly simplifies the disassembly and assembly process, makes it easy to carry and store, and is suitable for quick use in a variety of scenarios.

[0020] Secondly, the design of splicing the first and second hemispheres eliminates the reliance on one-piece molding. This method allows materials to be cut according to the required size of the sphere, avoiding waste caused by unsuitable raw material sizes, improving material utilization, and effectively reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] 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.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a Tai Chi ball provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a Tai Chi ball according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first hemisphere of a Tai Chi ball according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a magnetic attraction component for a Tai Chi ball according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a side view of the first hemisphere of a Tai Chi ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1. First hemisphere; 2. Second hemisphere; 3. First functional block; 4. Second functional block; 5. Magnetic suction assembly; 11. C-shaped body; 12. Card hole; 13. C-shaped groove; 14. Protrusion; 15. Pre-embedded sleeve hole; 16. Pre-embedded screw hole; 17. First extension; 18. Second extension; 51. Pre-embedded sleeve block; 52. Magnetic body; 53. Pre-embedded screw. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, 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, and 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.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0030] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "first", "second", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0033] Please Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a Tai Chi ball, including a first hemisphere 1 and a second hemisphere 2. Both the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 are C-shaped structures. Two first functional blocks 3 are movably latched on the outer surface of the first hemisphere 1, and two second functional blocks 4 are movably latched on the outer surface of the second hemisphere 2. Magnetic suction components 5 are latched on opposite sides of the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2.

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be specifically described below with reference to the embodiments:

[0035] In general, in this embodiment of the utility model, the C-shaped structure includes: a C-shaped body 11 and a first extension 17 and a second extension 18 disposed opposite to each other on the C-shaped body 11. A locking hole 12 is provided on the outer surface of the C-shaped body 11 at the positions of the first extension 17 and the second extension 18. A C-shaped groove 13 is provided on the outer surface of the C-shaped body 11 at the position between the two locking holes 12. A protrusion 14 is provided inside the C-shaped groove 13. A pre-embedded sleeve hole 15 is provided on the protrusion 14, and a pre-embedded screw hole 16 is provided on the inner wall of the pre-embedded sleeve hole 15. The protrusion 14 and the C-shaped groove 13 are an integral structure design. The first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 are joined together perpendicularly and interlock to form a sphere during the joining process. The outer surfaces of the C-shaped body 11, the first extension 17, and the second extension 18 are spherically shaped, and the diameter of the sphere is the same as the radius of the sphere. The center of the C-shaped body 11, the center of the first extension 17, and the center of the second extension 18 are located on the same plane. The surface is a C-shaped symmetrical plane, and the upper and lower surfaces of the C-shaped body 11 are parallel to the C-shaped symmetrical plane; two first functional blocks 3 are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots 12 of the first hemisphere 1, and two second functional blocks 4 are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots 12 of the second hemisphere 2; the two first functional blocks 3 are set to white, and the two second functional blocks 4 are set to black; the materials of the two first functional blocks 3 and the two second functional blocks 4 are all functional modules made of plastic, aluminum alloy or wood; the magnetic suction component 5 includes a pre-embedded sleeve block 51, a magnetic body 52, and a pre-embedded screw 53, with the magnetic body 52 located at one end of the pre-embedded sleeve block 51; the pre-embedded screw 53 is located at the other end of the pre-embedded sleeve block 51; the pre-embedded screw 53 is threadedly connected to the pre-embedded screw hole 16; the pre-embedded sleeve block 51 and the magnetic body 52 are located in the pre-embedded sleeve hole 15; the magnetic body 52 on the first hemisphere 1 and the magnetic body 52 on the second hemisphere 2 have opposite magnetisms, and the two magnetic bodies attract each other.

[0036] In practical use, take out the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2, align the pre-embedded screw 53 with the corresponding pre-embedded screw hole 16, and rotate the pre-embedded screw 53 clockwise to make it threaded into the pre-embedded screw hole 16. Continue rotating until the pre-embedded sleeve block 51 and the magnetic suction body 52 are completely inserted into the pre-embedded sleeve hole 15, completing the pre-embedded installation of the magnetic suction assembly 5 of the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2. Align the two first functional blocks 3 with the two locking holes 12 on the outer surface of the first hemisphere 1 and press them firmly to lock them in place. Similarly, lock the two second functional blocks 4 into the corresponding locking holes 12 on the outer surface of the second hemisphere 2. Hold the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2, bring them close together and adjust their positions so that the protruding edge of the second hemisphere 2 is aligned with the first hemisphere 1. Align the C-shaped groove 13 of the first hemisphere 1, slowly push the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2, and when they approach a certain distance, the magnetic attractor 52 attracts each other due to magnetism, automatically adsorbing the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 together. At the same time, the protruding edge of the second hemisphere 2 is embedded in the C-shaped groove 13 of the first hemisphere 1, achieving seamless splicing and forming a complete Tai Chi ball. Holding the spliced ​​Tai Chi ball, the first functional block 3 and the second functional block 4 on the surface of the ball provide a good grip feel, which can be used for Tai Chi practice, playing or decorative display. If it is necessary to separate the Tai Chi ball, pull the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 apart along the direction perpendicular to the splicing surface to overcome the magnetic force of the magnetic attractor 52, and it can be disassembled into two hemispheres for easy storage or reinstallation.

[0037] More specifically, the manufacturing process of this utility model is as follows: Based on the target diameter of the Tai Chi ball, the length, width, and height of the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 are calculated using geometric formulas to ensure that the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 form a complete sphere after being spliced ​​together. According to design requirements, high-strength ABS plastic, aluminum alloy, or wood materials are selected and cut into component blanks of corresponding sizes. A milling machine is used in conjunction with a lathe center to fix the components. The components are milled along the semi-circular contour to remove excess material and form the basic shape of the C-shaped body. The milling cutter angle and path are adjusted to mill the splicing structure of the C-shaped groove 13 and the protrusion 14 in stages to ensure that the first hemisphere 1 and the second hemisphere 2 fit together seamlessly. A drill is used to drill the clasp hole 12, the pre-embedded sleeve hole 15, and the pre-embedded screw hole 16 at the designated positions for installing the first functional block 3, the second functional block 4, and the magnetic component 5.

[0038] In summary, the Tai Chi ball provided by this utility model embodiment has the following technical effects compared with the prior art: It adopts a magnetic combination design of a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere, achieving automatic splicing through pre-embedded magnetic components. Simultaneously, the fitting structure of the C-shaped groove and the raised edge ensures strong stability after splicing, significantly simplifying the assembly and disassembly process, making it easy to carry and store, and suitable for rapid use in various scenarios. Furthermore, the design of splicing the first and second hemispheres eliminates the reliance on a one-piece molding process. This method allows for material cutting according to the required sphere size, avoiding waste caused by unsuitable raw material dimensions, improving material utilization, and effectively reducing production costs.

[0039] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A Tai Chi ball, characterized in that, It includes a first hemisphere (1) and a second hemisphere (2), both of which are C-shaped structures. The outer surface of the first hemisphere (1) is movably connected to two first functional blocks (3), and the outer surface of the second hemisphere (2) is movably connected to two second functional blocks (4). Magnetic components (5) are attached to opposite sides of the first hemisphere (1) and the second hemisphere (2). The C-shaped structure includes a C-shaped body (11) and a first extension (17) and a second extension (18) disposed opposite to each other on the C-shaped body (11). The outer surface of the C-shaped body (11) is provided with a locking hole (12) at the positions of the first extension (17) and the second extension (18). The outer surface of the C-shaped body (11) is provided with a C-shaped groove (13) at the position between the two locking holes (12). A protrusion (14) is provided in the C-shaped groove (13).

2. The Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion (14) is provided with a pre-embedded sleeve hole (15), and the inner wall surface of the pre-embedded sleeve hole (15) is provided with a pre-embedded screw hole (16).

3. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion (14) and the C-shaped groove (13) are designed as an integral structure.

4. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first hemisphere (1) and the second hemisphere (2) are interlocked to form a sphere, and the outer surfaces of the C-shaped body (11), the first extension (17), and the second extension (18) are spherical.

5. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plane containing the center of the C-shaped body (11), the center of the first extension (17), and the center of the second extension (18) is a C-shaped symmetry plane, and the upper and lower end faces of the C-shaped body (11) are parallel to the C-shaped symmetry plane.

6. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two first functional blocks (3) are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots (12) of the first hemisphere (1), and the two second functional blocks (4) are respectively movably engaged in the two corresponding slots (12) of the second hemisphere (2).

7. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two first functional blocks (3) are set to white, and the two second functional blocks (4) are set to black; the first functional blocks (3) and the second functional blocks (4) are made of any one of plastic, aluminum alloy or wood.

8. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic suction assembly (5) includes a pre-embedded sleeve block (51), a magnetic suction body (52), and a pre-embedded screw (53). The magnetic suction body (52) is disposed at one end of the pre-embedded sleeve block (51), and the pre-embedded screw (53) is disposed at the other end of the pre-embedded sleeve block (51).

9. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pre-embedded screw (53) is threadedly connected to the pre-embedded screw hole (16); the pre-embedded sleeve block (51) and the magnetic accumulator (52) are located inside the pre-embedded sleeve hole (15).

10. A Tai Chi ball according to claim 8, characterized in that, The magnetic accumulator (52) located on the first hemisphere (1) and the magnetic accumulator (52) located on the second hemisphere (2) are both block structures.