Mirror surface ball convenient to transport

By designing the mirror sphere as a plastic structure composed of multiple modular parts, the issues of large size and safety/environmental protection associated with the mirror sphere are resolved, enabling convenient transportation and environmentally friendly use.

CN224261516UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19QINGYUAN LAIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGYUAN LAIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing mirror spheres are large and inconvenient to transport, and the use of foam materials poses safety hazards and environmental problems.

Method used

The mirror sphere is designed to be composed of multiple separate parts, made of plastic, and fixed together by protrusions, threads or snap-fit ​​structures. The surface of the sphere is covered with reflective glass or sprayed with reflective paint.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables convenient transportation and environmentally friendly use of mirror spheres, reduces transportation space requirements, and improves safety and environmental performance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mirror surface ball convenient to transport, which comprises a ball body, the ball body is of a hollow structure, the ball body is formed by splicing a plurality of split parts, every two adjacent split parts are fixedly connected, and reflective glass is pasted on the surface of the ball body or reflective paint is sprayed on the surface of the ball body. The combined ball has the advantages that the ball body is designed to be formed by combining and splicing a plurality of combined blocks, the number of the combined blocks is two to four, different combined blocks can be better stacked in the transportation process before the combined blocks are assembled, and more space is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mirror ball technology, which is applied to stage lighting and family gatherings. Background Technology

[0002] Mirror spheres, also known as light reflector spheres, are used to reflect stage lights to different areas to create lighting effects. Existing mirror spheres are made by forming a spherical shape with foam and then attaching glass sheets to it. This method has the following disadvantages: 1. They are large and inconvenient to transport; 2. Mirror spheres are generally used in a suspended manner, close to power sources and lights, and the foam is flammable, posing a significant safety hazard; 3. The foam material has a short lifespan and is not environmentally friendly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to make the mirror ball easy to transport and how to make the mirror ball more environmentally friendly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A mirror sphere that is easy to transport includes a sphere with a hollow structure. The sphere is composed of multiple split parts that are spliced ​​together. Adjacent split parts are fixedly connected. The surface of the sphere is covered with reflective glass or coated with reflective paint.

[0006] Preferably, the sphere is made of plastic, and one of the two adjacent split parts of the sphere has a protrusion that inserts into the other part, and the two adjacent split parts are fixed together by the protrusion.

[0007] Preferably, the two adjacent split parts of the sphere are threaded together, with an external thread provided on the outer part with the protrusion, and an internal thread provided on the inner wall of the other part connected to it, which mates with the thread of the protrusion.

[0008] Preferably, the protrusion on the split part is provided with one or more mounting holes, and the corresponding position of the other split part connected to it is provided with a corresponding through hole, and the two adjacent split parts are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0009] Preferably, the fastener is a screw or a rivet.

[0010] Preferably, the sphere is fixed by a fastening structure between two adjacent split parts.

[0011] Preferably, the sphere is composed of two separate parts joined together, and the cut surfaces of the two separate parts separate the sphere in half through the center of the sphere.

[0012] Preferably, the sphere is composed of three separate parts, with two parallel cross-sections of each part, and two of the parts having the same shape and size.

[0013] Preferably, the sphere is composed of four separate parts, with three parallel cross-sections of the four separate parts, and the two parts at both ends having the same shape and size.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the sphere is designed to be composed of multiple pieces, with 2 to 4 pieces. Before assembly, the different pieces can be stacked better during transportation, saving more space. The sphere made of plastic is more environmentally friendly than the sphere made of foam. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Sphere; 2. Protrusion; 3. Mounting hole; 4. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] Please see Figure 1The figure shows a mirror sphere for easy transport, comprising a sphere 1, which has a hollow structure and is composed of multiple modular parts. Adjacent modular parts are fixedly connected, and reflective glass or reflective paint is adhered to the surface of the sphere 1. In this embodiment, to ensure a stronger connection between adjacent modular parts, one part of the adjacent modular parts of the sphere 1 is provided with a protrusion 2 that inserts into the other part. The adjacent modular parts are fixed together by this protrusion 2, which plays a major role in bearing the force, resulting in a very strong connection. In this embodiment, the protrusion 2 extends around the cut surface of the modular parts. The sphere in this embodiment is made of plastic, which is more environmentally friendly than foam. Plastic is reusable, and because the sphere is close to a light source, the light source generates heat, while traditional foam spheres are prone to melting and deformation when near a light source, easily causing damage.

[0022] To ensure secure connection between adjacent split sections, a connecting structure for disassembling and assembling the sphere 1 is provided on the inner edge of each split section. This connecting structure primarily serves to connect the detachable split sections, ensuring a firm connection during sphere rotation. The connecting structure can be any feasible design available in the prior art, with screw fixing, threads, or snap-fit ​​being the most common methods. For example, in threaded assembly, an external thread is provided on the exterior of the protrusion 2, and an internal thread that mates with the protrusion 2 is provided on the inner wall of the other connected section. In this embodiment, when using screw fixing, one or more mounting holes 3 are provided on the protrusion 2 of the split section, and a corresponding through hole 4 is provided on the other connected split section. Adjacent split sections are then fixed together by screws. In this embodiment, threaded holes are provided on the protrusion 2, and through holes 4 for screws are provided on the adjacent split section. The optimal method is to use three screws to fix the two adjacent split sections together.

[0023] As another connection method, a fastening structure is provided between two adjacent split parts of the sphere 1 for fixation. The fastening structure is a common fastening structure between two parts available on the market, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0024] In this embodiment, the sphere 1 is composed of two separate parts, and the cut surfaces of the two separate parts separate the sphere 1 in half through the center of the sphere.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] like Figure 2As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the sphere 1 is composed of three separate parts, with two parallel cross-sections on each part, and two of the parts having identical shapes and sizes. Since the two parts are identical in shape and size, there is no risk of incorrect installation, making installation more convenient and faster.

[0027] Example 3

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the sphere 1 is composed of four separate parts, with three parallel cross-sections on each of the four parts, and the two ends having identical shapes and sizes. Since the two ends have identical shapes and sizes, there is no risk of incorrect installation, making installation more convenient and faster.

Claims

1. A mirror sphere that is easy to transport, comprising a sphere having a hollow structure, characterized in that: The sphere is composed of multiple modular parts, which are fixedly connected to each other. The surface of the sphere is covered with reflective glass or sprayed with reflective paint.

2. The mirror sphere for easy transport as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sphere is made of plastic. One of the two adjacent split parts of the sphere has a protrusion that inserts into the other part, and the two adjacent split parts are fixed together by the protrusion.

3. The mirror sphere for easy transport as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The sphere is threadedly assembled between two adjacent split parts, with an external thread on the outside of the part with the protrusion, and an internal thread on the inner wall of the other part that is connected to it, which mates with the thread of the protrusion.

4. The mirror sphere for easy transport as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusion on the split part has one or more mounting holes, and the corresponding through hole is provided on the other split part connected to it. The two adjacent split parts are fixedly connected by fasteners.

5. The mirror sphere for easy transport as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The fasteners are screws or rivets.

6. The mirror sphere for easy transport as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The sphere is fixed by a fastening structure between two adjacent split parts.

7. A mirror sphere that is easy to transport as described in any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that: The sphere is composed of two separate parts joined together, and the cut surfaces of the two separate parts split the sphere in half through the center of the sphere.

8. A mirror sphere that is easy to transport as described in any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that: The sphere is composed of three separate parts, with two parallel cross-sections on each part, and two of the parts having the same shape and size.

9. A mirror sphere that is easy to transport as described in any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that: The sphere is composed of four separate parts, with three parallel cross-sections on each of the four parts, and the two parts at both ends having the same shape and size.