Ball rod assembly and table toy

The design of the cue stick assembly, which features a sliding locking mechanism that engages with the base, solves the problem of difficult assembly and disassembly of tabletop ball toys, enabling the switching of multiple game modes and enhancing the toy's flexibility and entertainment diversity.

CN224194063UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHANTOU YUANDA TOYS IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANTOU YUANDA TOYS IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-04-07
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing tabletop ball games, the barriers and the table are fixedly connected, making disassembly and assembly difficult and inconvenient. They can only be used in a single soccer game mode and cannot be switched to other ball games such as ice hockey. As a result, the products have limited gameplay and functionality.

Method used

The cue assembly features a sliding locking mechanism that engages with the base. Locking or unlocking is achieved by rotating the locking mechanism in different directions. Combined with a rotating hole and a detachable cue assembly, it allows for quick assembly and disassembly, as well as switching between multiple game modes.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick assembly and locking of the cue stick assembly on the table, allowing for flexible switching between various ball games such as soccer and ice hockey. Its simple structure and convenient operation enhance the flexibility and versatility of installation and use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ball rod assembly and a table toy. The ball rod assembly comprises a seat body, a ball rod and a locking piece. The seat body is provided with a through groove, a locking matching part and a table body connecting part. The ball rod is slidably arranged in the through groove in a penetrating mode, and a grip and a plurality of ball hitting bodies are arranged on the ball rod. The locking piece is slidably arranged on the ball rod in a sleeving mode and provided with a locking part. And the locking piece rotates around the first direction, so that the locking part and the locking matching part can be locked and matched. The locking piece rotates in the second direction, the locking part and the locking matching part can be unlocked, and the locking piece can slide along the ball rod to be away from the seat body. According to the cue assembly, the cue assembly can be quickly disassembled and locked on the table through the locking piece and the seat body which are in rotatable locking fit, the problem that an existing cue assembly is difficult to fixedly install and disassemble is effectively solved, the table toy can flexibly switch various ball playing methods such as footballs and ice hockey, and the table toy is simple in structure, convenient to operate and high in practicability. And the installation and use flexibility and universality of the ball rod assembly are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy technology, specifically to a cue stick assembly and a tabletop toy. Background Technology

[0002] Tabletop ball games, with their ease of operation and high level of fun, have become common recreational equipment, with interactive ball games such as table soccer and table hockey being particularly widely used. Existing tabletop ball games typically consist of a table and a cue assembly. The tabletop has a one-piece molded or fixedly connected perimeter with a barrier. The cue assembly is rotatably mounted on the barrier and has a striking mechanism. Players rotate the cue assembly to move the ball using the striking mechanism, achieving a competitive and entertaining experience similar to soccer. However, in these tabletop ball games, the barrier and table are fixedly connected, making disassembly and assembly difficult and not easily detachable. This limits the game to a single soccer game mode and prevents switching to other ball games such as hockey, resulting in limited gameplay and functionality, failing to meet diverse user entertainment needs.

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

[0004] To solve one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cue assembly and a tabletop toy.

[0005] This application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] The primary objective of this application is to provide a cue assembly, comprising:

[0007] The seat body has a through groove, a locking part, and a table body connecting part;

[0008] A cue stick, which is slidably inserted through the through groove, has a grip and multiple striking surfaces on it, with the grip and striking surfaces located on opposite sides of the base.

[0009] A locking member, which is slidably sleeved on the cue stick, is located between the seat and the striking body, and has a locking portion;

[0010] The locking member rotates about the first direction, which enables the locking part and the locking mating part to lock into each other, and a clamping space is formed between the seat and the locking member;

[0011] The locking member can rotate about the second direction, which can unlock the locking part and the locking engagement part, and the locking member can slide along the cue away from the seat.

[0012] Optionally, the seat body includes a plate, and the locking engagement part includes a locking sleeve disposed on the plate;

[0013] The locking member includes a main body, and the locking part is disposed on one side of the main body along the thickness direction;

[0014] The locking part of the locking member can be inserted into the locking sleeve. The locking member can rotate around a first direction to lock the locking part and the locking sleeve together. A clamping space is formed between the plate and the main body. The locking member can rotate around a second direction to unlock the locking part from the locking sleeve.

[0015] Optionally, a locking block is provided protruding from the inner wall of the locking sleeve;

[0016] The locking part includes a cylindrical body, one end of which is connected to the main body, and the other end of which is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding groove extends circumferentially around the cylindrical body, and a slot is provided inside the sliding groove.

[0017] When the locking part of the locking member is inserted into the locking sleeve, the locking member rotates about the first direction, and the locking block can slide into the slide groove and be engaged in the slot.

[0018] When the locking member rotates about the second direction, the locking block can slide away from the slot.

[0019] Optionally, the seat body includes side rails and connecting ribs;

[0020] The side guard is located at the edge of the plate and is perpendicular to the plate;

[0021] The connecting rib is located on the plate, and its two ends are respectively connected to the side stop and the locking sleeve.

[0022] Optionally, the table body connecting part includes a plurality of protruding shafts, each of which is disposed on the plate body and extends protrudingly along the thickness direction of the plate body.

[0023] A second objective of this application is to provide a tabletop toy, comprising:

[0024] A table, wherein a barrier is provided around the edge of the table, and a rotating hole is provided on the barrier;

[0025] As described above, the base of the cue assembly and the locking element are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the enclosure. The base and the locking element are clamped and fixed to the enclosure, and the end of the cue away from the handle is rotatably inserted through a rotating hole in the enclosure.

[0026] Optionally, the fence may have openings;

[0027] The locking part of the seat is located in the notch, the plate of the seat is located on the outer wall of the enclosure, and the main body of the locking member is located on the inner side of the enclosure.

[0028] Optionally, the tabletop toy has a soccer mode and an ice hockey mode;

[0029] In the football mode, multiple of the club assemblies are mounted on the fence;

[0030] In the hockey mode, each of the hockey stick assemblies detaches from the enclosure.

[0031] The aforementioned tabletop toy includes a stand;

[0032] The table is rotatably mounted on the support;

[0033] The table is provided with a first surface and a second surface on both sides along the thickness direction. The first surface is provided with a guard along its edge. The cue assembly is detachably connected to the guard. The second surface is a billiard table.

[0034] The tabletop toy has a billiards mode in which the tabletop rotates to have the second face facing up.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0036] The cue assembly of this application achieves quick assembly and disassembly on the table by using a rotatable locking locking component and a base, effectively solving the problem of difficult fixed installation and disassembly of existing cue assemblies. This allows the tabletop toy to flexibly switch between various ball games such as soccer and ice hockey, and the structure is simple and easy to operate, greatly improving the flexibility and versatility of the cue assembly in installation and use. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cue assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the base of the cue stick assembly provided in this application embodiment;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the locking component of the cue assembly provided in this application embodiment;

[0041] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tabletop toy provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 Another perspective view of the tabletop toy provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a tabletop toy with the hockey stick assembly removed, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an ice hockey pattern for a tabletop toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a tabletop toy provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0046] In the diagram: cue assembly 1, base 11, plate 11a, side guard 11b, connecting rib 11c, through groove 111, locking fitting part 112, locking sleeve 1121, locking block 1122, table body connecting part 113, cue 12, locking part 13, main body 131, locking part 132, cylinder 1321, sliding groove 1322, slot 1323, grip 14, striking body 15, table 2, enclosure 21, rotating hole 211, notch 212, positioning hole 213, bracket 3, billiard table 4. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "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.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] Example 1: See Figures 1 to 3As shown in Embodiment 1 of this application, a cue assembly 1 is provided, including: a base 11, a cue 12, and a locking member 13. The base 11 has a through groove 111, a locking engagement portion 112, and a table-mounted connecting portion 113. The cue 12 is slidably disposed in the through groove 111, and a grip 14 and multiple striking bodies 15 are provided on the cue 12, with the grip 14 and striking bodies 15 respectively disposed on both sides of the base 11. The locking member 13 is slidably sleeved on the cue 12, and the locking member 13 is located between the base 11 and the striking bodies 15, and the locking member 13 has a locking portion 132. The locking member 13 rotates about a first direction, so that the locking portion 132 and the locking engagement portion 112 are locked together, and a clamping space is formed between the base 11 and the locking member 13. The locking member 13 rotates around the second direction, which unlocks the locking part 132 and the locking engagement part 112. The locking member 13 can slide along the cue stick 12 away from the base 11. The cue stick assembly 1 of this application, through the structure of the rotatable locking engagement locking member 13 and the base 11, realizes the quick assembly and disassembly locking of the cue stick assembly 1 on the table 2, effectively solving the problem of difficult fixed installation and disassembly of the existing cue stick assembly 1. It allows the table 2 to flexibly switch between various ball games such as football and ice hockey. Moreover, the structure is simple, the operation is convenient, the assembly connection is stable, and the installation and use flexibility and versatility of the cue stick assembly 1 are greatly improved.

[0051] The base 11 includes a plate 11a, the locking engagement part 112 includes a locking sleeve 1121 disposed on the plate 11a, the locking member 13 includes a main body 131, the locking part 132 is disposed on one side of the main body 131 along the thickness direction, the locking part 132 of the locking member 13 can be inserted into the locking sleeve 1121, the locking member 13 rotates about a first direction, so that the locking part 132 and the locking sleeve 1121 lock into each other, a clamping space is formed between the plate 11a and the main body 131, the locking member 13 rotates about a second direction, and the locking part 132 can be unlocked from the locking sleeve 1121. This structure utilizes a locking sleeve 1121 on the plate 11a and a locking part 132 on one side of the locking member 13. The locking part 132, after being inserted into the locking sleeve 1121, can rotate in different directions to achieve rapid locking and unlocking, making the assembly and disassembly of the cue stick assembly 1 and the table 2 simple and efficient. A stable clamping space is formed between the plate 11a and the main body 131, reliably securing the components. The overall structure is simple and compact, with high locking precision and stability, effectively improving the ease of assembly and reliability of use.

[0052] The inner wall of the locking sleeve 1121 is provided with a protruding locking block 1122. The locking part 132 includes a cylindrical body 1321. One end of the cylindrical body 1321 is connected to the main body 131. The other end of the cylindrical body 1321 is provided with a sliding groove 1322. The sliding groove 1322 extends around the circumference of the cylindrical body 1321, and a slot 1323 is provided in the sliding groove 1322. When the locking part 132 of the locking member 13 is inserted into the locking sleeve 1121, the locking member 13 rotates around a first direction, and the locking block 1122 can slide into the sliding groove 1322 and be engaged in the slot 1323. When the locking member 13 rotates around a second direction, the locking block 1122 can slide away from the slot 1323. During assembly, the locking part 132 is inserted into the locking sleeve 1121, and rotation causes the locking block 1122 to slide into the sliding groove 1322 and engage with the slot 1323 to achieve locking. Reverse rotation unlocks the device. The locking position is precise, and the fit is firm and reliable. The circumferentially extending sliding groove 1322 and slot 1323 make the rotation operation smooth and effortless, and the assembly and disassembly operations are convenient and efficient. The cylinder 1321-type locking part 132 has a compact structure and strong stability when fitted with the locking sleeve 1121, which can effectively avoid the risk of loosening and greatly improve the stability and safety of the connection of the cue assembly 1 of this application.

[0053] The base 11 includes a side stop 11b and a connecting rib 11c. The side stop 11b is located at the edge of the plate 11a and perpendicular to the plate 11a. The connecting rib 11c is located on the plate 11a, and its two ends are connected to the side stop 11b and the locking sleeve 1121, respectively. The connecting rib 11c can enhance the connection strength between the side stop 11b and the locking sleeve 1121, thereby improving the overall structural rigidity of the base 11. This ensures precise positioning and assembly of the base 11 on the table 2, effectively preventing misalignment and wobbling after assembly, and significantly enhancing the overall structural strength and support stability of the base 11, thus guaranteeing the structural reliability of the cue assembly 1 during use.

[0054] The table body connecting part 113 includes multiple convex shafts, each of which is disposed on the plate 11a and extends protrudingly along the thickness direction of the plate 11a. This enables quick positioning and assembly between the base 11 and the table 2, effectively restricts the vertical displacement of the base 11 relative to the table 2, improves the positioning accuracy and connection stability after assembly, and ensures that the cue assembly 1 is stable and reliable during use.

[0055] Example 2: See Figures 4 to 8As shown in Embodiment 2 of this application, a tabletop toy 2 is also provided, comprising: a tabletop 2 and a cue assembly 1 as described above. A perimeter 21 is provided around the edge of the tabletop 2, and a rotating hole 211 is provided on the perimeter 21. The base 11 and the locking member 13 of the cue assembly 1 are respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the perimeter 21. The base 11 and the locking member 13 are clamped and fixed to the perimeter 21. The end of the cue 12 facing away from the handle 14 is rotatably inserted through the rotating hole 211 on the perimeter 21. The tabletop toy 2 of this application, through the inner and outer clamping and fixing structure of the cue assembly 1 and the perimeter 21, combined with the rotational engagement of the cue assembly 1 and the rotating hole 211, achieves stable assembly and flexible rotation of the cue assembly 1. Simultaneously, the cue assembly 1 can be quickly disassembled and assembled, allowing the tabletop 2 to switch between different ball games, effectively improving the versatility, entertainment diversity, and usage flexibility of the tabletop toy 2.

[0056] The enclosure 21 has a notch 212, the locking part 112 of the seat 11 is located in the notch 212, the plate 11a of the seat 11 is located on the outer wall of the enclosure 21, and the main body 131 of the locking member 13 is located on the inner side of the enclosure 21. The connecting rib 11c can be correspondingly embedded in the notch 212, and the side guard 11b can fit and support the thickness end face of the enclosure 21, thereby realizing the positioning and assembly between the seat 11 and the enclosure 21. The notch 212 facilitates the seat 11 to be installed and positioned from top to bottom, improving the convenience of the assembly operation, and also provides stable support by the side guard 11b fitting against the end face of the enclosure 21, effectively improving the assembly positioning accuracy of the cue assembly 1, improving assembly efficiency, and enhancing the overall stability after assembly.

[0057] The enclosure 21 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 213, which are distributed around the notch 212. When the cue assembly 1 is installed on the table 2, the convex shaft passes through the corresponding positioning hole 213, realizing the pre-positioning and assembly cooperation between the cue assembly 1 and the table 2, effectively reducing the difficulty of assembly alignment.

[0058] The tabletop toy 2 has a soccer mode and an ice hockey mode. In soccer mode, multiple stick assemblies 1 are mounted on the enclosure 21. In ice hockey mode, each stick assembly 1 is detached from the enclosure 21. Through the quick-release structure of the stick assemblies 1, the tabletop toy 2 can flexibly switch between soccer and ice hockey modes. In soccer mode, assembling the stick assemblies 1 enables competitive play. In ice hockey mode, disassembling the stick assemblies 1 satisfies the ice hockey mode's usage requirements, effectively enriching the entertainment options of the tabletop toy 2 and enhancing its versatility and practicality.

[0059] The toy table 2 includes a support 3. The table 2 is rotatably mounted on the support 3. The table 2 has a first surface and a second surface on both sides along its thickness direction. A retaining wall 21 is provided along the edge of the first surface. The cue assembly 1 is detachably connected to the retaining wall 21. The second surface is a billiard table 4. The toy table 2 has a billiard mode, in which the table 2 is rotated so that the second surface faces upwards. Through the double-sided table 2 structure rotatably mounted on the support 3, and in conjunction with the detachable cue assembly 1, it is possible to flexibly switch between soccer, ice hockey, and billiard modes. Two tabletop ball games can be played on one side, and the table 2 can be rotated 180 degrees to switch to the billiard mode, greatly enriching the game types and enhancing the product's versatility and entertainment value.

[0060] The preferred embodiments disclosed above are merely illustrative of this application. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the application to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize this application. This application is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cue assembly, characterized in that, include: The seat body has a through groove, a locking part, and a table body connecting part; A cue stick, which is slidably inserted through the through groove, has a grip and multiple striking surfaces on it, with the grip and striking surfaces located on opposite sides of the base. A locking member, which is slidably sleeved on the cue stick, is located between the seat and the striking body, and has a locking portion; The locking member rotates about the first direction, which enables the locking part and the locking mating part to lock into each other, and a clamping space is formed between the seat and the locking member; The locking member can rotate about the second direction, which can unlock the locking part and the locking engagement part, and the locking member can slide along the cue away from the seat.

2. The cue assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a plate, and the locking engagement part includes a locking sleeve disposed on the plate; The locking member includes a main body, and the locking part is disposed on one side of the main body along the thickness direction; The locking part of the locking member can be inserted into the locking sleeve. The locking member can rotate around a first direction to lock the locking part and the locking sleeve together. A clamping space is formed between the plate and the main body. The locking member can rotate around a second direction to unlock the locking part from the locking sleeve.

3. The cue assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the locking sleeve is provided with a protruding locking block; The locking part includes a cylindrical body, one end of which is connected to the main body, and the other end of which is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding groove extends circumferentially around the cylindrical body, and a slot is provided inside the sliding groove. When the locking part of the locking member is inserted into the locking sleeve, the locking member rotates about the first direction, and the locking block can slide into the slide groove and be engaged in the slot. When the locking member rotates about the second direction, the locking block can slide away from the slot.

4. The cue assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The seat body includes side rails and connecting ribs; The side guard is located at the edge of the plate and is perpendicular to the plate; The connecting rib is located on the plate, and its two ends are respectively connected to the side stop and the locking sleeve.

5. The cue assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The table body connecting part includes multiple convex shafts, each of which is disposed on the plate body and extends protrudingly along the thickness direction of the plate body.

6. A tabletop toy, characterized in that, include: A table, with a surrounding barrier around its edge, and rotating holes provided in the barrier. ; As described in any one of claims 1-5, the base of the cue assembly and the locking member are respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the enclosure, the base and the locking member are clamped and fixed to the enclosure, and the end of the cue away from the grip is rotatably inserted through a rotating hole in the enclosure.

7. The tabletop toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fence is provided with openings; The locking part of the seat is located in the notch, the plate of the seat is located on the outer wall of the enclosure, and the main body of the locking member is located on the inner side of the enclosure.

8. The tabletop toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tabletop toy features both soccer and ice hockey modes; In the football mode, multiple of the club assemblies are mounted on the fence; In the hockey mode, each of the hockey stick assemblies detaches from the enclosure.

9. The tabletop toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, Including a support frame; The table is rotatably mounted on the support; The table is provided with a first surface and a second surface on both sides along the thickness direction. The first surface is provided with a guard along its edge. The cue assembly is detachably connected to the guard. The second surface is a billiard table. The tabletop toy has a billiards mode in which the tabletop rotates to have the second face facing up.