A type of catapult toy

Abstract

This application discloses a projectile toy, comprising: a central plate, multiple control plates, and an actuating element. The central plate has a central groove and multiple passageways, each passageway being arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the central plate and connecting to the central groove. Each control plate is arranged sequentially around the circumference of the central plate, and each control plate includes a plate body and a projectile element. The plate body has an operating groove and a side opening connecting to the operating groove. The projectile element is disposed on the plate body, and the plate body is detachably connected to the central plate. The projectile element can launch the actuating element, propelling the actuating element into the central groove. This projectile toy, by arranging multiple detachably connected control plates sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the central plate, breaks the limitations of existing products in terms of the number of participants, meeting the needs of simultaneous multi-person interaction. It also allows for flexible adjustment of the number of control plates based on the actual number of participants, adapting to different usage scenarios. Furthermore, it facilitates storage and transportation, and allows for independent repair and replacement of individual faulty control plates, reducing usage costs and significantly improving the product's practicality, flexibility, and fun.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy technology, specifically to a projectile toy. Background Technology

[0002] As a type of educational entertainment product that combines competition and fun, projectile toys are widely loved by users of all ages. The core of these toys is to launch the active components (such as small balls, cards, chess pieces, etc.) along a preset trajectory to the target area through a projectile structure, thereby realizing functions such as two-player games, multi-player interaction, or single-player skill challenges. They have high practical value in scenarios such as parent-child companionship, friend gatherings, and children's early education.

[0003] However, most projectile toys on the market only have two relatively arranged projectile stations, which can only accommodate two people at the same time. When more than two people participate, users need to purchase multiple sets of toys or take turns using them. This not only increases the cost of use, but also severely limits the user experience in group play scenarios such as family gatherings, class activities, and friends' parties, resulting in a significant decrease in interactive fun and participation.

[0004] While some existing projectile toys employ a multi-position design, they are generally non-removable, integrated shell structures. The number and layout of the projectile positions are fixed and cannot be dynamically adjusted according to the actual number of participants. For example, in a gathering of three or more people, toys with a fixed two-position design are insufficient to meet the needs of multiple people interacting simultaneously. On the other hand, integrated toys designed for multiple people, when used by only two people, not only result in cumbersome operation due to the extra projectile positions, but also occupy more storage and usage space, making them extremely unsuitable for use.

[0005] In addition, projectile toys with an integrated shell structure occupy a lot of space during transportation and storage. When a single projectile unit (such as the projectile component or the control slot) malfunctions, it cannot be disassembled, repaired, or replaced individually. The entire toy needs to be repaired or replaced, which significantly increases the user's operating costs.

[0006] In summary, existing projectile toys have significant shortcomings in terms of adaptability to multi-person interaction, structural flexibility, and usage and maintenance costs, making it difficult to meet the diverse usage needs of users in different scenarios. Therefore, developing a projectile toy that can flexibly adapt to multi-person interaction, has a detachable and adjustable structure, is easy to maintain, and has expandable gameplay has become an urgent technical problem to be solved in this field.

[0007] In view of the above, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content

[0008] To solve one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a projectile toy.

[0009] This application provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A projectile toy, comprising:

[0011] A central plate having a central groove and multiple through ports, wherein each through port is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the central plate and the through ports are connected to the central groove;

[0012] Multiple operating panels are arranged sequentially around the central panel. Each operating panel includes a panel body and a ejector. The panel body has an operating groove and a side opening communicating with the operating groove. The ejector is disposed on the panel body. The panel body is detachably connected to the central panel. The side opening on the panel body communicates with a corresponding passage.

[0013] An actuating element is provided, which can be accommodated in the operating groove, and the ejector can eject the actuating element to the intermediate groove.

[0014] Optionally, the ejector includes an elastic strip;

[0015] The elastic strip is connected to the operating panel at both ends, and the elastic strip is at least partially located in the operating groove.

[0016] The elastic strip is located on the side of the operating groove opposite to the side opening.

[0017] Optionally, the disc body includes a first bottom plate and a first peripheral side plate, wherein the first peripheral side plate is disposed on the peripheral side edge of the first bottom plate;

[0018] The first peripheral side plate is provided with the side opening and two connecting holes, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the first peripheral side plate;

[0019] The two ends of the elastic strip are respectively connected to the corresponding connection holes.

[0020] Optionally, the ejector includes limiting rods disposed at both ends of the elastic strip;

[0021] The limiting rod is located on the outside of the first peripheral side plate;

[0022] The elastic strip is disposed through the connecting hole.

[0023] Optionally, the outer wall of the disc body is provided with a recessed groove;

[0024] The connecting hole communicates with the recessed groove;

[0025] The limiting rod is located within the recessed groove.

[0026] Optionally, the central plate includes a second bottom plate and a second peripheral side plate. The second peripheral side plate includes a plurality of straight side plates, and each of the straight side plates is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the second bottom plate.

[0027] A passageway is provided on the straight side plate;

[0028] The disc body is detachably connected to the straight side plate of the central disc.

[0029] Optionally, a bend is provided on the upper edge of the first peripheral side plate of the disc body, and a slot is formed between the bend and the first peripheral side plate;

[0030] With the control panel and the central panel connected, the bent edge is engaged with the straight side plate, and the straight side plate is inserted into the slot.

[0031] Optionally, curved edges are respectively provided on both sides of the side opening on the first peripheral side plate;

[0032] With the control panel and the middle panel connected, both curved edges are engaged with the same straight side plate, and the second bottom plate of the middle panel and the first bottom plate of the control panel are located in the same plane.

[0033] Optionally, an upper extension plate is provided at the middle of the straight side plate along the length direction, and notches are formed on both sides of the upper extension plate on the straight side plate.

[0034] With the operating panel and the central panel connected, the two curved edges are respectively engaged with the side plate, and the two curved edges are respectively located at the corresponding notches, and the two curved edges are respectively limited to both sides of the upper extension plate.

[0035] Optionally, the first week side panel of the operating panel includes a next week side panel and a previous week side panel;

[0036] The lower side plate is connected to the first bottom plate;

[0037] The upper side panel is connected to the upper edge of the lower side panel, and the upper side panel is located outside the lower side panel;

[0038] Multiple control panels can be stacked sequentially, and in two adjacent control panels, the lower side panel of one is inserted into the upper side panel of the other.

[0039] By adopting the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0040] The projectile toy of this application breaks the limitation of the number of people in existing products by setting multiple detachable control panels in a circumferential arrangement around the central disc, meeting the needs of multiple people to interact simultaneously. It can also flexibly increase or decrease the number of control panels according to the actual number of participants, adapting to different usage scenarios. At the same time, it is easy to store and transport, and individual faulty control panels can be repaired and replaced independently, reducing the cost of use and greatly improving the practicality, flexibility and fun of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0041] 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.

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a projectile toy with six control discs connected to the central disc in an embodiment of this utility model application;

[0043] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central disc of a projectile toy provided in an embodiment of this utility model application;

[0044] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the control panel of a catapult provided in an embodiment of this utility model application;

[0045] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the disc body of the catapult provided in the embodiment of this utility model application;

[0046] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central disc and various control discs of the catapult provided in the embodiment of this utility model application, stacked together;

[0047] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a projectile toy with two control discs connected to the middle disc, provided in an embodiment of this utility model application;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a projectile toy with three control discs connected to the central disc, which is provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] In the diagram: central plate 1, second base plate 11, second peripheral side plate 12, through port 121, upper extension plate 122, notch 123, operating plate 2, plate body 21, first base plate 211, first peripheral side plate 212, side opening 2121, connecting hole 2122, recessed groove 2123, upper peripheral side plate 212a, lower peripheral side plate 212b, bent edge 213, ejector component 22, elastic strip 221, limiting rod 222, and actuating component 3. Detailed Implementation

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] See Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustration, this application provides a projectile toy, comprising: a central disc 1, multiple operating discs 2, and an actuating element 3. The central disc 1 has a central groove and multiple passage openings 121, each passage opening 121 being arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the central disc 1 and communicating with the central groove. Each operating disc 2 is arranged sequentially around the circumference of the central disc 1, each operating disc 2 including a disc body 21 and a projectile element 22. The disc body 21 has an operating groove and a side opening 2121 communicating with the operating groove. The projectile element 22 is disposed on the disc body 21, and the disc body 21 is detachably connected to the central disc 1. The side opening 2121 on the disc body 21 communicates with the corresponding passage opening 121. The actuating element 3 can be accommodated within the operating groove, and the projectile element 22 can launch the actuating element 3 into the central groove. The projectile toy of this application breaks the limitation of the number of people in existing products by setting multiple detachable and connected control panels 2 in a circumferential manner around the central panel 1. This not only meets the needs of multiple people to interact synchronously, but also allows for flexible increase or decrease of the number of control panels 2 according to the actual number of participants, adapting to different usage scenarios. At the same time, it is easy to store and transport, and individual faulty control panels 2 can be repaired and replaced independently, reducing the cost of use and greatly improving the practicality, flexibility and fun of the product.

[0054] like Figure 1 , Figure 6and Figure 7 As shown, the central disc 1 can be combined with multiple control discs 2 simultaneously. The number of discs can be flexibly adjusted according to the number of players, with at least two control discs 2 and one central disc 1 forming a basic combination. This allows for both two-player battles (two control discs 2 corresponding to one central disc 1) and multiplayer battles (three or more control discs 2 corresponding to one central disc 1), satisfying the needs of different numbers of players.

[0055] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the ejector 22 includes an elastic strip 221, with both ends of the elastic strip 221 connected to the operating disk 2. The elastic strip 221 is at least partially located within the operating groove, on the side of the operating groove opposite to the side opening 2121. Simultaneously, the extension direction of the elastic strip 221 can be parallel to the plane containing the side opening 2121. This ensures that when the elastic strip 221 is subjected to force, it generates only a positive elastic force perpendicular to the side opening 2121, completely avoiding the generation of lateral force. Furthermore, by utilizing the elastic potential energy of the elastic strip 221, it precisely stores force, concentrating the elastic potential energy along a straight line perpendicular to the side opening 2121 onto the actuator 3. This effectively prevents lateral deviation or attitude distortion during ejection of the actuator 3, ensuring that the actuator 3 slides stably along the operating groove towards the side opening 2121 and the passage opening 121 and smoothly enters the intermediate groove. This significantly reduces the risk of jamming and derailment, and significantly improves the reliability, accuracy, and smoothness of the ejection action.

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the disc body 21 includes a first base plate 211 and a first peripheral side plate 212. The first peripheral side plate 212 is disposed on the peripheral edge of the first base plate 211. The first peripheral side plate 212 is provided with a side opening 2121 and two connecting holes 2122. The two connecting holes 2122 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the first peripheral side plate 212. The two ends of the elastic strip 221 are respectively connected to the corresponding connecting holes 2122. The disc body 21 forms a complete accommodating space through the first base plate 211 and the first peripheral side plate 212. The connecting holes 2122 on opposite sides of the first peripheral side plate 212 provide symmetrical mounting points for the elastic strip 221, so that the two ends of the elastic strip 221 are evenly stressed and firmly connected, avoiding loosening, displacement or force deviation of the elastic strip 221 during ejection, ensuring stable release of elastic potential energy, and ensuring the accuracy and smoothness of the ejection direction of the action member 3.

[0057] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the ejector 22 includes limiting rods 222 disposed at both ends of the elastic strip 221. The limiting rods 222 are positioned on the outer side of the first peripheral side plate 212, and the elastic strip 221 is disposed through the connecting hole 2122. The elastic strip 221 may be a rubber band, and the limiting rods 222 may be a rigid structure. The two ends of the elastic strip 221 pass through the corresponding connecting holes 2122 and are connected to the middle of the limiting rod 222. The limiting rod 222 is located on the outside of the first peripheral side plate 212, forming a two-way limiting and fixing structure. This effectively prevents the elastic strip 221 from slipping or shifting during repeated ejection, ensuring connection stability and ejection reliability. Furthermore, the symmetrical connection layout and the rigid limiting rod 222 ensure balanced force on the elastic strip 221, allowing elastic potential energy to be concentrated and transmitted along a preset direction, improving the accuracy of the ejection direction and the consistency of force. Simultaneously, the rigid limiting rod 222 facilitates stable force storage by the user and has high structural strength, making it difficult to be broken by the elastic force of the elastic strip 221. The ejection component 22 has a simple assembly structure, and subsequent replacement of the elastic strip 221 does not require disassembling the disc body 21, making maintenance convenient and the operating cost low.

[0058] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the disc body 21 is provided with a recessed groove 2123, and the connecting hole 2122 communicates with the recessed groove 2123. The limiting rod 222 is located in the recessed groove 2123, which prevents the limiting rod 222 from protruding from the outer wall of the disc body 21. This ensures the regularity and aesthetics of the appearance of the disc body 21, and also prevents the risk of bumps and scratches caused by the exposed limiting rod 222. At the same time, the recessed groove 2123 can form a radial limit on the limiting rod 222, further preventing the limiting rod 222 from shifting when the elastic strip 221 is ejected, ensuring connection stability and ejection performance, and without occupying additional external space. This makes the overall structure of the operating disc 2 more compact and suitable for multi-operating disc 2 splicing usage scenarios.

[0059] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the central disk 1 includes a second base plate 11 and a second peripheral side plate 12. The second peripheral side plate 12 includes multiple straight side plates, each of which is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the second base plate 11. Each straight side plate has a passage opening 121. The disk body 21 is detachably connected to the straight side plates of the central disk 1. For example, if the central disk 1 is hexagonal, there will be six straight side plates, each of which has a passage opening 121. Each straight side plate is adapted to connect to one disk body 21. This structure achieves precise alignment and assembly between the disc body 21 and the central disc 1, ensuring the smooth entry of the action component 3 into the central slot via the side opening 2121 and the passage opening 121. It also allows users to flexibly select the number of disc bodies 21 connected based on the actual number of participants. For example, when two people are using the device, the central disc 1 connects to two operation discs 2; when three people are gathered, the central disc 1 can connect to three operation discs 2, and a maximum of six operation discs 2 can be connected for six people to play together. This fully adapts to different scenario requirements. Furthermore, the polygonal enclosed straight side panel layout ensures balanced force distribution and overall structural stability after multiple disc bodies 21 are connected, further enhancing the product's flexibility and reliability.

[0060] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper edge of the first peripheral side plate 212 of the disc body 21 is provided with a bent edge 213, and a slot is formed between the bent edge 213 and the first peripheral side plate 212. When the operation disc 2 and the middle disc 1 are connected, the bent edge 213 is snapped into the straight side plate, and the straight side plate is inserted into the slot. This achieves quick and accurate alignment and assembly of the operation disc 2 and the middle disc 1. The snap-fit ​​structure is stable and reliable, which can prevent the operation disc 2 and the middle disc 1 from loosening or shifting during use. It ensures that the action part 3 is smoothly ejected through the side opening 2121 and the through opening 121. Furthermore, it can complete the detachable connection without additional connecting parts, making the disassembly and assembly operation convenient and efficient. Moreover, the structure is simple and compact, and does not occupy extra space. It further adapts to the use requirements of flexible splicing of multiple disc bodies 21, and improves the flexibility of product assembly and use.

[0061] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the first peripheral side plate 212 has bends 213 on both sides of the side opening 2121. When the operating disk 2 and the central disk 1 are connected, both bends 213 are engaged with the same straight side plate. The second bottom plate 11 of the central disk 1 and the first bottom plate 211 of the operating disk 2 are located in the same plane. When the operating disk 2 is connected to the central disk 1, both bends 213 are engaged with the outside of the same straight side plate, and the straight side plate is inserted into the slot enclosed by the two bends 213 and the first peripheral side plate 212. This structure forms a bidirectional limit through a double-sided symmetrical engagement structure, which greatly improves the stability of the connection between the operating disk 2 and the central disk 1, effectively preventing loosening, displacement, or lateral tilting during use, and ensuring the stability of the ejection trajectory of the action element 3. The second base plate 11 of the central plate 1 and the first base plate 211 of the operating plate 2 are located in the same plane, realizing a smooth splicing of the central plate 1 and the operating plate 2. This not only ensures the regularity of the product appearance, but also avoids the risk of the action part 3 getting stuck due to the height difference between the first base plate 211 and the second base plate 11. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​structure of the bent edge 213 does not require additional connecting parts, making disassembly and assembly convenient and efficient, further enhancing the adaptability and reliability of the flexible splicing of the multi-plate body 21.

[0062] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an upper extension plate 122 is provided at the middle of the straight side plate along its length. Notches 123 are formed on both sides of the upper extension plate 122 on the straight side plate. When the operating disk 2 and the middle disk 1 are connected, the two bent edges 213 are respectively engaged with the side plate, and the two bent edges 213 are respectively located at the corresponding notches 123. The two bent edges 213 are respectively limited to both sides of the upper extension plate 122, forming a multi-directional limiting fixation, which can restrict the displacement of the operating disk 2 in all directions, completely avoid shaking, displacement or lateral deviation during use, greatly improve the stability and accurate positioning effect of the connection between the operating disk 2 and the middle disk 1, and ensure the stability of the ejection trajectory of the action member 3.

[0063] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first peripheral side plate 212 of the operation panel 2 includes a lower peripheral side plate 212b and an upper peripheral side plate 212a. The lower peripheral side plate 212b is connected to the first base plate 211, and the upper peripheral side plate 212a is connected to the upper edge of the lower peripheral side plate 212b. The upper peripheral side plate 212a is located outside the lower peripheral side plate 212b. Multiple operation panels 2 can be stacked sequentially, and in two adjacent operation panels 2, the lower peripheral side plate 212b of one is inserted into the inner side of the upper peripheral side plate 212a of the other. The inner diameter of the upper side plate 212a is larger than that of the lower side plate 212b. This allows multiple operating trays 2 to be stacked compactly in sequence by inserting one lower side plate 212b into the inner side of another upper side plate 212a. This not only saves storage and transportation space, but also ensures stacking stability through the nested adaptation structure, preventing tipping and scattering, making storage more convenient and efficient. At the same time, it does not affect the normal assembly and use of the operating tray 2 and the central tray 1, further improving the practicality of the product.

[0064] 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 projectile toy, characterized in that, include: A central plate having a central groove and multiple through ports, wherein each through port is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the central plate and the through ports are connected to the central groove; Multiple operating panels are arranged sequentially around the central panel. Each operating panel includes a panel body and a ejector. The panel body has an operating groove and a side opening communicating with the operating groove. The ejector is disposed on the panel body. The panel body is detachably connected to the central panel. The side opening on the panel body communicates with a corresponding passage. An actuating element is provided, which can be accommodated in the operating groove, and the ejector can eject the actuating element to the intermediate groove.

2. The projectile toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ejector component includes an elastic strip; The elastic strip is connected to the operating panel at both ends, and the elastic strip is at least partially located in the operating groove. The elastic strip is located on the side of the operating groove opposite to the side opening.

3. The projectile toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The disc body includes a first base plate and a first peripheral side plate, wherein the first peripheral side plate is disposed on the peripheral side edge of the first base plate; The first peripheral side plate is provided with the side opening and two connecting holes, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the first peripheral side plate; The two ends of the elastic strip are respectively connected to the corresponding connection holes.

4. The projectile toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ejector includes limiting rods located at both ends of the elastic strip; The limiting rod is located on the outside of the first peripheral side plate; The elastic strip is disposed through the connecting hole.

5. The projectile toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the disc is provided with a recessed groove; The connecting hole communicates with the recessed groove; The limiting rod is located within the recessed groove.

6. The projectile toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The central plate includes a second base plate and a second peripheral side plate. The second peripheral side plate includes a plurality of straight side plates, and each of the straight side plates is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the second base plate. A passageway is provided on the straight side plate; The disc body is detachably connected to the straight side plate of the central disc.

7. The projectile toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper edge of the first peripheral side plate of the disc body is provided with a bent edge, and a slot is formed between the bent edge and the first peripheral side plate; With the control panel and the central panel connected, the bent edge is engaged with the straight side plate, and the straight side plate is inserted into the slot.

8. The projectile toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first peripheral side plate is provided with curved edges on both sides of the side opening; With the control panel and the middle panel connected, both curved edges are engaged with the same straight side plate, and the second bottom plate of the middle panel and the first bottom plate of the control panel are located in the same plane.

9. The projectile toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, An upper extension plate is provided at the middle of the straight side plate along its length, and notches are formed on both sides of the upper extension plate on the straight side plate. With the operating panel and the central panel connected, the two curved edges are respectively engaged with the side plate, and the two curved edges are respectively located at the corresponding notches, and the two curved edges are respectively limited to both sides of the upper extension plate.

10. The projectile toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first week's side panel of the control panel includes the next week's side panel and the previous week's side panel; The lower side plate is connected to the first bottom plate; The upper side panel is connected to the upper edge of the lower side panel, and the upper side panel is located outside the lower side panel; Multiple control panels can be stacked sequentially, and in two adjacent control panels, the lower side panel of one is inserted into the upper side panel of the other.

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