Magnetic suction bin changing type kaleidoscope

The magnetic interchangeable compartment design solves the problems of time-consuming replacement and easily damaged clips in traditional kaleidoscope pellet compartments, enabling quick replacement and blind insertion installation, making it suitable for users of various ages.

CN224266899UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22BEIJING SHANGJIA ZHENGXIN TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING SHANGJIA ZHENGXIN TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-05-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The traditional kaleidoscope's pellet compartment is replaced via a threaded connection, which is time-consuming and prone to wear. The snap-on structure has a short lifespan and is difficult for young users to operate.

Method used

It adopts a magnetic chamber-changing design, which uses the cooperation of a magnet device and a metal device to realize the rapid replacement of the pellet chamber and blind insertion installation. The outer diameter gradually decreases to guide the docking.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick replacement and easy installation of the pellet bin, reduces the difficulty of operation, and is suitable for users of various ages.

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Abstract

The kaleidoscope comprises a shell and an observation hole cover, the observation hole cover is fixedly connected to a top opening of the shell, a lens is fixedly connected to the interior of the shell, an opening is formed in the lower portion of the shell, a magnet device is fixedly connected to a bottom opening of the shell, and a metal device is attracted to the inner side of the magnet device. The metal device is also movably connected with the magnet device, and the bottom of the metal device is fixedly connected with a particle bin. The utility model has the advantages that the magnetic type particle bin is designed, the particle bin can rotate and can be quickly taken down, so that other particle bins can be replaced, the switching of viewing modes is realized, meanwhile, the particle bin supports blind insertion and is convenient to install, the outer diameter of the metal device is gradually reduced from bottom to top, the magnet device is also designed in an adaptive manner, and the viewing effect is good. In this way, the guiding effect is achieved, and the particle bin can be in butt joint with the shell conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kaleidoscope technology, and in particular to a magnetically operated kaleidoscope with interchangeable compartments. Background Technology

[0002] A kaleidoscope is an optical toy that creates infinitely varied symmetrical patterns through a combination of mirrors and colored fragments. Its core principle is based on mirror reflection.

[0003] Traditional kaleidoscopes have two major pain points in their use:

[0004] Granule bins mostly use threaded connections, which require 3-5 rotations (taking more than 8 seconds) to replace, and frequent operation can easily lead to thread wear.

[0005] The existing improvement solution uses a snap-fit ​​structure, but it has the following drawbacks:

[0006] The lifespan of the latching mechanism is short;

[0007] Installation requires applying pressure of 4N or more, making it difficult for young users to operate. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the aforementioned technical defects.

[0009] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to propose a magnetically pleasing kaleidoscope to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a magnetically interchangeable kaleidoscope, including a housing and an observation hole cover, wherein the observation hole cover is fixedly connected to the top opening of the housing.

[0011] A lens is fixedly connected inside the housing, and the lower part of the housing is open;

[0012] A magnetic device is fixedly connected to the bottom opening of the shell, and a metal device is attracted to the inside of the magnetic device.

[0013] The metal device is also movably connected to the magnet device, and a particle bin is fixedly connected to the bottom of the metal device;

[0014] The bottom of the pellet bin is fixedly connected to a bottom cover, and the outer diameter of the metal device gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0015] Preferably, the shell is made of plastic, as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0016] The above technical solution is adopted: The structure of this new kaleidoscope from top to bottom is: observation hole cover, shell and its internal lens, magnet device, metal device, particle chamber, and bottom cover.

[0017] The core structure consists of: a magnet device, a metal device, and a pellet bin.

[0018] The pellet chamber is filled with colored fragments (glass, plastic, shell pieces).

[0019] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the housing is bonded to the observation hole cover, and the lenses are distributed in a triangular shape.

[0020] Preferably, as described in any of the above embodiments, there is a sponge filling between the back of the lens and the housing, the housing and the sponge filling are bonded together, and the sponge filling is bonded to the back of the lens.

[0021] The advantages of this kaleidoscope using the above technical solution are: the design of a magnetic particle compartment that can be rotated and quickly removed to replace other particle compartments and switch viewing modes.

[0022] Meanwhile, the pellet bin supports blind insertion, making installation convenient. The outer diameter of the metal device gradually decreases from bottom to top, and the magnet device is also designed to be compatible, which has a guiding effect, allowing the pellet bin to be easily docked with the shell.

[0023] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the inner side of the magnet device is provided with a flange that is adapted to the metal device, and the metal device is riveted to the particle bin.

[0024] The above technical solution is adopted: Main structure:

[0025] 1.1 Housing Assembly:

[0026] 1.1.1 The housing is made of PC / ABS alloy injection molding;

[0027] 1.1.2 The top observation hole cover is embedded with high-transparency optical glass;

[0028] 1.1.3 The internal prism assembly is arranged in an equilateral triangle;

[0029] 1.2 Buffer System

[0030] 1.2.1 An EVA sponge layer is provided on the back of the lens;

[0031] 1.2.2 The sponge layer is bonded to the inner wall of the shell using epoxy resin adhesive;

[0032] 2. Magnetic quick-change system

[0033] 2.1 Magnet device;

[0034] 2.1.1 Ring-shaped neodymium iron boron magnet (outer diameter 25mm, inner diameter 18mm, thickness 3mm)

[0035] 2.2 Metal Devices

[0036] 2.2.1 Conical sleeve structure;

[0037] 2.2.2 Made of SUS304 stainless steel with nickel plating.

[0038] 2.2.3 It is connected to the pellet bin by rivets;

[0039] 3. Particle bin module:

[0040] 3.1 Quick-change structure:

[0041] 3.1.1 The inner wall of the pellet bin is equipped with honeycomb partitions;

[0042] 3.1.2 The bottom cover is assembled using a spinning process;

[0043] 3.1.3 The compartment can rotate freely 360°.

[0044] Preferably, the bottom cover is riveted to the bottom opening of the pellet bin, as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0046] This magnetic interchangeable-cell kaleidoscope features a magnetically attached pellet compartment that can rotate while being quickly removed to allow for the replacement of other pellet compartments and switching between viewing modes.

[0047] Meanwhile, the pellet bin supports blind insertion, making installation convenient. The outer diameter of the metal device gradually decreases from bottom to top, and the magnet device is also designed to be compatible, which has a guiding effect, allowing the pellet bin to be easily docked with the shell.

[0048] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0050] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a second perspective;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a third-view perspective;

[0053] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the internal lens structure of this utility model;

[0054] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0055] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0056] In the diagram: 1-shell, 2-observation hole cover, 3-lens, 4-magnet device, 5-metal device, 6-particle chamber, 7-bottom cover, 8-cylinder, 9-cylinder opening, 10-magnetic ring, 11-detachable chamber, 12-metal ring. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0058] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this magnetically interchangeable kaleidoscope includes a housing 1 and an observation hole cover 2. The observation hole cover 2 is fixedly connected to the top opening of the housing 1.

[0060] A lens 3 is fixedly connected inside the housing 1, and the lower part of the housing 1 is open;

[0061] A magnet device 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom opening of the housing 1, and a metal device 5 is attracted to the inside of the magnet device 4.

[0062] The metal device 5 is also movably connected to the magnet device 4, and the bottom of the metal device 5 is fixedly connected to the particle chamber 6.

[0063] The bottom of the pellet bin 6 is fixedly connected to a bottom cover 7, and the outer diameter of the metal device 5 gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0064] Example 1: The shell 1 is made of plastic. The structure of this new kaleidoscope from top to bottom is: observation hole cover 2, shell 1 and its internal lens 3, magnet device 4, metal device 5, particle chamber 6, and bottom cover 7.

[0065] The core structure consists of: magnet device 4, metal device 5, and particle chamber 6.

[0066] The particle chamber 6 is filled with colored fragments (glass, plastic, shell pieces). The shell 1 is bonded to the observation port cover 2, and the lenses 3 are arranged in a triangular shape. There is sponge filling between the back of the lenses 3 and the shell 1; the shell 1 and the sponge filling are bonded together, and the sponge filling is bonded to the back of the lenses 3. The inner side of the magnet device 4 has a flange that matches the metal device 5, and the metal device 5 is riveted to the particle chamber 6. The bottom cover 7 is riveted to the bottom opening of the particle chamber 6.

[0067] Example 2: Main structure of this device:

[0068] 1.1 Housing 1 Component:

[0069] 1.1.1 The housing 1 is injection molded from PC / ABS alloy;

[0070] 1.1.2 The top observation hole cover 2 is embedded with high-transparency optical glass;

[0071] 1.1.3 The internal prism assembly is arranged in an equilateral triangle;

[0072] 1.2 Buffer System

[0073] 1.2.1 An EVA sponge layer is provided on the back of lens 3;

[0074] 1.2.2 The sponge layer is bonded to the inner wall of the shell 1 with epoxy resin adhesive;

[0075] 2. Magnetic quick-change system

[0076] 2.1 Magnet device 4;

[0077] 2.1.1 Ring-shaped neodymium iron boron magnet (outer diameter 25mm, inner diameter 18mm, thickness 3mm)

[0078] 2.2 Metal Devices 5

[0079] 2.2.1 Conical sleeve structure;

[0080] 2.2.2 Made of SUS304 stainless steel with nickel plating.

[0081] 2.2.3 It is connected to the particle bin 6 by rivets;

[0082] 3. Particle bin 6 modules:

[0083] 3.1 Quick-change structure:

[0084] 3.1.1 The inner wall of the pellet bin 6 is equipped with a honeycomb partition plate;

[0085] 3.1.2 The bottom cover 7 is assembled using a spinning process;

[0086] 3.1.3 The chamber can rotate freely 360°.

[0087] Example 3:

[0088] like Figure 5 , 6 As shown, another magnetic kaleidoscope solution.

[0089] The lens 3 is installed inside the cylinder 8. The top of the cylinder 8 has an observation hole. The bottom opening 9 of the cylinder 8 has an inner groove into which a magnetic ring 10 is embedded. The bottom opening of the cylinder 8 is magnetically attracted and movably connected to a detachable chamber 11. The detachable chamber 11 has a granular pattern inside. The top opening of the detachable chamber 11 is inlaid with a metal ring 12. The metal ring 12 and the magnetic ring 10 are magnetically attracted and can rotate relative to each other.

[0090] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0091] Disassembly stage:

[0092] Hold the casing 1 with one hand and the pellet chamber 6 with the other;

[0093] Apply a tensile force of 0.8N to break the magnetic coupling;

[0094] The metal device 5 and the magnet device 4 automatically separate without jamming;

[0095] Installation phase:

[0096] Place the new particle chamber 6 close to the magnet device 4;

[0097] Automatic correction of positional deviation using conical guide surface;

[0098] Magnetic attraction guides precise adsorption.

[0099] In kindergarten teaching settings:

[0100] A 5-year-old child can change the device in 3 seconds (the traditional structure requires adult assistance).

[0101] The Particle Container 6 can be DIY-made. Once finished, it can be freely attached to the main body. The Kaleidoscope isn't just one kaleidoscope, it's countless kaleidoscopes.

[0102] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0103] This magnetic interchangeable kaleidoscope features a magnetic particle compartment 6. The particle compartment 6 can rotate and be quickly removed, allowing for the replacement of other particle compartments 6 and switching between viewing modes.

[0104] Meanwhile, the pellet chamber 6 supports blind insertion, making installation convenient. The outer diameter of the metal device 5 gradually decreases from bottom to top, and the magnet device 4 is also designed to be compatible, which has a guiding effect, allowing the pellet chamber 6 to be easily connected to the shell 1.

Claims

1. A magnetically operated kaleidoscope with interchangeable compartments, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1) and an observation hole cover (2), wherein the observation hole cover (2) is fixedly connected to the top opening of the housing (1); A lens (3) is fixedly connected inside the housing (1), and the lower part of the housing (1) is open; A magnet device (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom opening of the shell (1), and a metal device (5) is adsorbed on the inner side of the magnet device (4). The metal device (5) is also movably connected to the magnet device (4), and a particle bin (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the metal device (5); The bottom of the particle bin (6) is fixedly connected to a bottom cover (7), and the outer diameter of the metal device (5) gradually decreases from bottom to top.

2. The magnetically operated kaleidoscope as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) is made of plastic.

3. The magnetically operated kaleidoscope as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) is bonded to the observation hole cover (2), and the lenses (3) are distributed in a triangular shape.

4. The magnetically operated kaleidoscope as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The back of the lens (3) is filled with sponge between it and the housing (1), the housing (1) is bonded to the sponge, and the sponge is bonded to the back of the lens (3).

5. The magnetically operated kaleidoscope as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the magnet device (4) is provided with a flange that is compatible with the metal device (5), and the metal device (5) is riveted to the particle bin (6).

6. The magnetically operated kaleidoscope as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom cover (7) is riveted to the bottom opening of the pellet bin (6).