Educational toy

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of toys, and particularly relates to an educational toy which comprises a base, two fixing plates and a plurality of jigsaw blocks. A plurality of clamping grooves are distributed in the base in a rectangular array mode, a mounting groove is formed in the base, and a power source and a switch which are connected through a wire are arranged in the mounting groove. The two fixing plates are arranged on the two sides of the base respectively, fixing metal sheets are arranged on the two fixing plates, one fixing metal sheet is connected with a power source through a wire, the other fixing metal sheet is connected with a switch through a wire, and a light-emitting diode is arranged on at least one fixing plate. The light-emitting diode is connected between the fixed metal sheet and the power supply or the switch through a lead; each jigsaw block is provided with a plurality of side walls, movable metal sheets are arranged on the two side walls of each jigsaw block, a wire for connecting the two movable metal sheets is arranged in each jigsaw block, and the jigsaw blocks can be clamped into the clamping grooves; compared with the prior art, the educational toy has the advantages that when a plurality of jigsaw blocks are smoothly spliced by children, the light-emitting diodes can emit light by turning on the switch, a successful atmosphere is created, the children can obtain more achievement feelings, the jigsaw blocks can be spliced into different shapes, and playing methods are rich.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of toy technology, and in particular relates to an educational toy. Background Technology

[0002] Educational toys are those that help players, especially children, develop their intelligence, logical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. These toys typically use various challenges, puzzles, or game mechanics to engage players in thinking and hands-on activities, aiming to promote players' growth in areas such as mathematics, spatial awareness, language skills, memory, and social skills.

[0003] 3D puzzles are a common type of educational toy. Existing 3D puzzles consist of a fixed base and multiple puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces can be stably placed on the fixed base. By placing different numbers of puzzle pieces on the fixed base, multiple puzzle pieces can be combined to form different shapes, thus providing fun. However, with existing 3D puzzles, after children complete a shape, the puzzles are scrambled and reassembled into different shapes. Children experience less sense of accomplishment after each completion and gradually find it boring. Therefore, it is necessary to improve existing educational toys to increase children's sense of accomplishment each time they successfully complete a challenge. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing an educational toy. When a child successfully assembles multiple puzzle pieces, turning on the switch will cause the LED to light up, creating a successful atmosphere and giving the child a greater sense of accomplishment. Furthermore, multiple puzzle pieces can be assembled into different shapes, offering a variety of ways to play.

[0005] In view of the above, this utility model provides an educational toy, comprising:

[0006] The base has multiple slots arranged in a rectangular array, and a mounting slot is provided in the base, in which a power supply and switch are connected by wires.

[0007] Two fixing plates are respectively set on both sides of the base. Each fixing plate is equipped with a fixing metal plate. One fixing metal plate is connected to the power supply through a wire, and the other fixing metal plate is connected to the switch through a wire. At least one fixing plate is equipped with a light-emitting diode, which is connected between the fixing metal plate and the power supply or switch through a wire.

[0008] Multiple puzzle pieces, each with multiple side walls, each puzzle piece has two movable metal pieces on its two side walls, and a wire connecting the two movable metal pieces is provided in the puzzle piece, so that the puzzle piece can be inserted into a slot;

[0009] Specifically, when a puzzle piece is stuck in a slot near the fixed metal piece and the movable metal piece is positioned opposite the fixed metal piece, the movable metal piece and the fixed metal piece are connected; when two puzzle pieces are stuck in two adjacent slots and the movable metal pieces on the two puzzle pieces are positioned opposite each other, the movable metal pieces on the two puzzle pieces are connected.

[0010] In this technical solution, before assembling the puzzle pieces, the child first turns off the switch and then sequentially inserts multiple puzzle pieces into the slots on the base. For linear puzzles, multiple puzzle pieces with two movable metal pieces on the same axis are sequentially inserted into adjacent slots, creating a linear electrical connection between the pieces. For non-linear puzzles, multiple puzzle pieces with two movable metal pieces not on the same axis are sequentially inserted into adjacent slots, creating a non-linear electrical connection. The child uses thought to assemble different shapes from the puzzle pieces. If a fixed metal piece on one of the fixed plates is not connected to the circuit, the circuit containing the LED is disconnected when the switch is turned on, and the LED will not light up, thus stimulating the child's desire for challenge and prompting them to readjust the puzzle. If the movable metal pieces on the two puzzle pieces at the ends are connected to the two fixed metal pieces on the two fixed plates respectively, the circuit containing the LED is connected when the switch is turned on, and the LED will light up, giving the child a visual impact of success and enhancing their sense of accomplishment.

[0011] In the above technical solution, a through groove is further provided on the side wall of the mounting groove, the through groove penetrates the side wall of the base, and the switch extends through the through groove to the outside of the base.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the fixing plate is further provided with a connecting groove, the wires on the fixing plate are arranged in the connecting groove, the bottom surface of the fixing plate is provided with a first connecting piece that connects to the wires in the connecting groove, the base is provided with a platform for mounting the fixing plate, and the platform is provided with a second connecting piece that connects to the wires in the mounting groove. When the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece come into contact, a connection is formed.

[0013] In the above technical solution, threaded holes are provided on the side wall of the platform, and the fixing plate is connected to the platform by threaded fasteners.

[0014] In the above technical solution, a magnetic metal block is further provided on the bottom surface of the card slot, and a magnet is provided on the bottom surface of the puzzle piece.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the horizontal cross-section of the card slot is a regular polygon, and the horizontal cross-section of the lower end of the puzzle piece is a regular polygon that matches the card slot.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the bottom surface of the base is provided with a cover plate that can open and close the mounting slot, and the cover plate is detachably connected to the base.

[0017] In the above technical solution, furthermore, multiple fixing metal pieces are arranged at intervals along a certain array direction of the slot on the fixing plate.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. Through the combination of a base, multiple slots, a power supply, a switch, two fixing plates, two fixing metal pieces, LEDs, multiple puzzle pieces, and a corresponding number of movable metal pieces, children can use their imagination to freely assemble puzzles within the puzzle rules. After successfully assembling a puzzle, pressing the switch will light up the LEDs, giving children a visual impact of success and enhancing their sense of accomplishment. This can also stimulate children's desire for challenge when they fail to complete the puzzle, thereby increasing the fun and appeal of the educational toy.

[0020] 2. By detachably connecting two fixing plates to the base, a first connecting piece is set on the bottom surface of the fixing plate. The first connecting piece is connected to the fixing metal plate through a wire. Two platforms are set on the base, and a second connecting piece is set on the platform. The second connecting piece is connected to a power source or switch through a wire. When the fixing plate is connected to the base, the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are connected. In this way, if the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece fails, the fixing plate can be removed to facilitate the inspection and replacement of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

[0021] 3. By setting a magnetic metal block in the slot and a magnet on the bottom of the puzzle piece, the magnet can attract the magnetic metal block when the puzzle piece is inserted into the slot, so that the puzzle piece is stably stuck in the slot, improving the stability of the circuit. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the left side of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the right side of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-section structure in the AA direction.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of movable metal pieces on the puzzle pieces in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, showing that multiple fixed metal plates and multiple light-emitting diodes are spaced apart on a fixed plate.

[0030] The markings in the diagram are as follows:

[0031] 1. Base; 101. Platform; 102. Mounting slot; 2. Card slot; 3. Power supply; 4. Switch; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Fixing metal piece; 7. Light-emitting diode; 8. Puzzle piece; 9. Movable metal piece; 10. Connecting slot; 11. First connecting piece; 12. Second connecting piece; 13. Threaded fastener; 14. Magnetic metal block; 15. Magnet; 16. Cover plate; Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides an educational toy, including: a base 1, two fixing plates 5, and multiple puzzle pieces 8;

[0036] Please see Figure 1 or Figure 2 The upper surface of the base 1 has multiple slots 2 arranged in a rectangular array. Each slot 2 has the same outline and depth. The horizontal cross-section of the slot 2 is a regular polygon. The horizontal cross-section of the slot 2 shown in the figure is a regular quadrilateral. In addition, the horizontal cross-section of the slot 2 can also be a regular pentagon, a regular hexagon, etc. The array of multiple slots 2 includes a horizontal array and a vertical array. The horizontal array and the vertical array shown in the figure are both five columns. However, this is only an example. The horizontal array and the vertical array can have more columns. The number of horizontal arrays and vertical arrays does not have to be equal.

[0037] Please see Figure 5 The base 1 is provided with a mounting slot 102, in which a power supply 3 and a switch 4 are connected by wires. The power supply 3 can be a commercially available DC power supply, such as a battery. The mounting slot 102 is provided with a structure to fix the battery so that the battery can be stably installed in the mounting slot 102. The switch 4 can be a commercially available product, such as a push switch 4 or a toggle switch 4.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 or Figure 2 Two fixing plates 5 are respectively set on both sides of the base 1, and fixing metal pieces 6 are provided on the side wall of the two fixing plates 5 near the slot 2; please refer to Figure 5 One fixed metal plate 6 is connected to the power supply 3 via a wire, and another fixed metal plate 6 is connected to the switch 4 via a wire; at least one fixed plate 5 is provided with a light-emitting diode 7, and the light-emitting diode 7 is connected between the fixed metal plate 6 and the power supply 3 or the switch 4 via a wire; Figure 5 The light-emitting diode 7 shown is set as one and is installed on the fixing plate 5 on the left side of the figure. The light-emitting diode 7 is connected between the fixing metal plate 6 and the power supply 3 through wires. Of course, the light-emitting diode 7 can also be set on the fixing plate 5 on the right side of the figure and connected between the fixing metal plate 6 and the switch 4 through wires.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 or Figure 2 or Figure 4 The horizontal cross-section of the lower end of the puzzle piece 8 is a regular polygon that fits into the slot 2, so that the puzzle piece 8 can be inserted into the slot 2. Generally, the upper and lower ends of the puzzle piece 8 have the same shape, but the size of the upper end of the puzzle piece 8 is larger than the size of the lower end. The puzzle piece 8 shown in the figure is a regular square. In addition, the puzzle piece 8 can also be a regular pentagon, a regular hexagon, etc.

[0040] Each puzzle piece 8 has two movable metal plates 9 on its side walls. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4On the jigsaw puzzle piece 8, which is a regular square, the two movable metal pieces 9 can be distributed coaxially or perpendicularly; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The puzzle piece 8 is provided with a wire connecting two movable metal pieces 9. For example, the top of the puzzle piece 8 is a detachable structure. The wire in the puzzle piece 8 can be arranged by removing the top of the puzzle piece 8.

[0041] In this embodiment, both the fixed metal plate 6 and the movable metal plate 9 are made of conductive metal material; when the puzzle piece 8 is inserted into the slot 2 near the fixed metal plate 6 and the movable metal plate 9 is positioned opposite the fixed metal plate 6, the movable metal plate 9 and the fixed metal plate 6 are connected; when two puzzle pieces 8 are inserted into two adjacent slots 2 and the movable metal plates 9 on the two puzzle pieces 8 are positioned opposite each other, the movable metal plates 9 on the two puzzle pieces 8 are connected.

[0042] The method of connecting the components with wires is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here;

[0043] In this embodiment, before assembling the puzzle pieces 8, the child first turns off the switch 4, and then sequentially inserts multiple puzzle pieces 8 into the slots 2 on the base 1. For linear puzzles, multiple puzzle pieces 8 with two movable metal pieces 9 on the same axis are sequentially inserted into adjacent slots 2, forming a linear electrical connection between the multiple puzzle pieces 8. For non-linear puzzles, multiple puzzle pieces 8 with two movable metal pieces 9 not on the same axis are sequentially inserted into adjacent slots 2, forming a non-linear electrical connection between the multiple puzzle pieces 8. The child then completes the puzzle by thinking through the multiple puzzle pieces 8. Different shapes; if a fixed metal piece 6 on a fixed plate 5 is not connected to the circuit, the circuit containing LED 7 will be disconnected when switch 4 is connected, and LED 7 will not light up, thus stimulating the child's desire for challenge and making the child readjust the puzzle; if the movable metal pieces 9 on the two puzzle pieces 8 at the ends can be connected to the two fixed metal pieces 6 on the two fixed plates 5 respectively, the circuit containing LED 7 will be connected when switch 4 is connected, and LED 7 will light up, giving the child a visual impact of success and improving the child's sense of accomplishment.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further improves the placement of switch 4;

[0046] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 A through groove is provided on the side wall of the mounting slot 102. The through groove passes through the side wall of the base 1, and the switch 4 extends through the through groove to the outside of the base 1, which makes it convenient for children to disconnect and connect the switch 4.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment also discloses a method for connecting the fixed metal plate 6 to the power supply 3 or the switch 4;

[0049] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 The fixing plate 5 is provided with a connecting groove 10, and the wires on the fixing plate 5 are arranged in the connecting groove 10. The bottom surface of the fixing plate 5 is provided with a first connecting piece 11 that connects to the wires in the connecting groove 10. Please refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2 The base 1 is equipped with a platform 101 for mounting the fixing plate 5; please refer to Figure 5 The platform 101 is provided with a second connecting piece 12 for connecting wires in the mounting groove 102. When the first connecting piece 11 and the second connecting piece 12 come into contact, a connection is formed.

[0050] In addition, a threaded hole (not shown in the figure) is provided on the side wall of the platform 101. The fixing plate 5 is connected to the platform 101 by the threaded fastener 13, so that the fixing plate 5 and the platform 101 are detachably connected, which facilitates the inspection and replacement of the first connecting piece 11 and the second connecting piece 12.

[0051] In addition, when the educational toy in this embodiment is packaged for sale or transported, the fixing plate 5 can be separated from the platform 101 to save packaging or transportation costs.

[0052] Example 4

[0053] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further optimizes the connection between the puzzle piece 8 and the slot 2;

[0054] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 A magnetic metal block 14 is provided on the bottom surface of the slot 2. The magnetic metal block 14 can be made of iron. A magnet 15 is provided on the bottom surface of the puzzle piece 8. When the puzzle piece 8 is inserted into the slot 2, the magnet 15 can attract the magnetic metal block 14, so that the puzzle piece 8 is stably inserted into the slot 2, thereby improving the stability of the circuit.

[0055] Example 5

[0056] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the base 1;

[0057] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The bottom surface of the base 1 is provided with a cover plate 16 that can open and close the mounting slot 102, and the cover plate 16 is detachably connected to the base 1.

[0058] When it is necessary to arrange, repair or replace the structure in the mounting slot 102, the mounting slot 102 can be exposed by removing the cover plate 16. At this time, the base 1 can be flipped over for easy operation.

[0059] Example 6

[0060] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the educational toy;

[0061] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 Multiple fixed metal pieces 6 are spaced apart along a certain array direction of the slot 2 on the fixed plate 5. Of course, multiple light-emitting diodes 7 can also be set at the same time. In this way, when children are doing puzzles, there are multiple puzzle starting points and multiple puzzle ending points. Children can choose more puzzle shapes and connect more types of circuits. Different light-emitting diodes 7 can be lit under different circuit connection conditions, which enriches the way educational toys are played.

[0062] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An educational toy, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has multiple slots (2) arranged in a rectangular array on it. The base (1) has an installation slot (102) and a power supply (3) and a switch (4) connected to it. Two fixing plates (5) are respectively disposed on both sides of the base (1). Each fixing plate (5) is provided with a fixing metal piece (6). One fixing metal piece (6) is connected to the power supply (3), and the other fixing metal piece (6) is connected to the switch (4). At least one fixing plate (5) is provided with a light-emitting diode (7). The light-emitting diode (7) is connected between the fixing metal piece (6) and the power supply (3) or the switch (4). Multiple puzzle pieces (8), each puzzle piece (8) has multiple sidewalls, each puzzle piece (8) has two sidewalls with movable metal pieces (9), each puzzle piece (8) has a wire connecting the two movable metal pieces (9), and the puzzle piece (8) can be inserted into the slot (2); When the puzzle piece (8) is inserted into the slot (2) near the fixed metal piece (6) and the movable metal piece (9) is positioned opposite the fixed metal piece (6), the movable metal piece (9) and the fixed metal piece (6) are connected; when two puzzle pieces (8) are inserted into two adjacent slots (2) and the movable metal pieces (9) on the two puzzle pieces (8) are positioned opposite each other, the movable metal pieces (9) on the two puzzle pieces (8) are connected.

2. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through groove is provided on the side wall of the mounting slot (102), the through groove penetrates the side wall of the base (1), and the switch (4) extends through the through groove to the outside of the base (1).

3. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate (5) is provided with a connecting groove (10), and the wires on the fixing plate (5) are arranged in the connecting groove (10). The bottom surface of the fixing plate (5) is provided with a first connecting piece (11) that connects to the wires in the connecting groove (10). The base (1) is provided with a platform (101) for mounting the fixing plate (5). The platform (101) is provided with a second connecting piece (12) that connects to the wires in the mounting groove (102). When the first connecting piece (11) and the second connecting piece (12) come into contact, a connection is formed.

4. The educational toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The platform (101) has threaded holes on its side wall, and the fixing plate (5) is connected to the platform (101) by threaded fasteners (13).

5. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the card slot (2) is provided with a magnetic metal block (14), and the bottom surface of the puzzle piece (8) is provided with a magnet (15).

6. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal cross-section of the slot (2) is a regular polygon, and the horizontal cross-section of the lower end of the puzzle piece (8) is a regular polygon that matches the slot (2).

7. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the base (1) is provided with a cover plate (16) that can open and close the mounting groove (102), and the cover plate (16) is detachably connected to the base (1).

8. The educational toy according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The fixing plate (5) is provided with a plurality of fixing metal pieces (6) spaced apart along a certain array direction of the slot (2).

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