A control module and toy

By adopting a detachable and replaceable keycap design on the toy, the connection between the toy and the cloud server is realized, which solves the problem of the single control method of traditional smart toys and improves the interactivity and entertainment of the toy.

CN224304043UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29傅佳俊

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
傅佳俊
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional smart toys have a single control mode, simple interaction, lack of diversity, and insufficient entertainment value.

Method used

Featuring a detachable and replaceable keycap design, it connects to a cloud server via a communication module to enable AI-powered intelligent voice control of the toy, increasing its diversity and fun.

Benefits of technology

The replaceable keycap design enhances the toy's interactivity and entertainment value, and enriches the diversity of control methods.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of toys, especially control module and toy, include: control circuit, control circuit and communication module electric connection, the communication module is equipped with the key, the key is provided with the insert piece, the insert piece detachably equipped with replaceable key cap, replaceable key cap is used for the trigger of key, and the key is used for controlling the intercommunication between communication module and cloud server, the utility model discloses through detachably equipped with replaceable key cap on the insert piece, and through replaceable key cap control toy and the joint of cloud server, through communication module and cloud server joint together, can open the AI intelligent voice of toy, and replaceable key cap can also replace more comfortable, more interesting key cap according to need, increase the diversity of toy.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toys, and more particularly to a control module and a toy. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the diversification of consumer demands, the smart toy market is constantly evolving. Traditional smart toys mainly rely on voice control to change their modes, allowing users to select from several preset modes by specifying commands. However, this control method suffers from problems such as limited modes, simplistic interaction, lack of diversity, and insufficient entertainment value. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model proposes a toy.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A control module includes: a control circuit electrically connected to a communication module; a button mounted on the communication module; an insert provided on the button; a replaceable keycap detachably mounted on the insert; the replaceable keycap is used to trigger the button; and the button is used to control the connection between the communication module and a cloud server.

[0006] Furthermore, the communication module is embedded in the control circuit.

[0007] Furthermore, the communication module is a separate circuit board, which is electrically connected to the control circuit, and the buttons are mounted on the circuit board of the communication module.

[0008] Furthermore, the button includes a bottom shell, an upper cover is mounted on the top of the bottom shell, a spindle is mounted on the upper cover, a spring is mounted on the bottom of the bottom shell, the upper end of the spring abuts against the lower end of the spindle, a moving plate and a stationary plate are mounted inside the bottom shell, and a replaceable keycap is detachably mounted on the upper end of the spindle.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom shell includes a body 1, the upper end face of the body 1 is provided with a cavity 1, the outer walls of the body 1 are provided with slots on both sides, the slots are provided with a block 1, each side of the body 1 is provided with two slots, the inner walls of the body 1 are provided with a mounting block on each side, each mounting block is provided with a mounting groove 1 on its inner side, and the bottom center of the cavity 1 is provided with a mounting post.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper cover includes a body two, the center of which is provided with a mounting hole two, and a mounting groove two is provided on each side of the mounting hole two. The lower end face of the body two is provided with four insert plates, and the lower end of each insert plate is provided with a locking block two. When the upper cover is connected to the bottom shell, the locking block two is placed in the locking groove, and the upper end face of the locking block two is in contact with the lower end face of the locking block one.

[0011] Furthermore, the axis includes a body three, with a side plate on each side of the lower end face of the body three, and a slider on the outer side of each side plate. An insert is provided at the center of the upper end face of the body three, and the insert is inserted into a replaceable keycap. The replaceable keycap includes a cap body, and a slot is provided at the lower part of the cap body, into which the insert is inserted.

[0012] Furthermore, a dustproof component is provided on each side of the insert on the upper end face of the main body, and a dustproof groove is provided on the inner side of each dustproof component. A connecting block is provided at the lower part of the keycap, and a slot is provided on the lower end face of the connecting block.

[0013] Furthermore, the insert is a cross-shaped plug, and the slot is a cross-shaped groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting block is cylindrical.

[0015] Furthermore, the connecting block is in the shape of a right quadrangular prism.

[0016] A toy comprising a box containing a control module.

[0017] Furthermore, the buttons of the control module are mounted on the housing.

[0018] Beneficial effects: This utility model features replaceable keycaps detachably mounted on the insert, which control the connection between the toy and the cloud server. After connecting to the cloud server via the communication module, the toy's AI intelligent voice can be activated. The replaceable keycaps can also be changed to more comfortable and fun ones as needed, increasing the toy's diversity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention without the replaceable keycaps installed.

[0020] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention without the replaceable keycaps installed;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 The three-dimensional connection between the button and the replaceable keycap in this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 5 The three-dimensional connection between the button and the replaceable keycap in this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 6 The three-dimensional button in this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 7 The three-dimensional button in this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the bottom shell of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a top view of the bottom shell of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 The three-dimensional upper cover of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 11 The three-dimensional upper cover of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a bottom view of the upper cover in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 13 The three-dimensional structure of the central axis of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 14 The three-dimensional structure of the central axis of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a top view of the central axis of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the replaceable keycaps in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 17 This is a bottom view of the replaceable keycaps in this utility model.

[0036] In the diagram, 1 is the housing, 2 is the button, 3 is the replaceable keycap, 4 is the communication module, 5 is the control circuit, and 6 is the battery.

[0037] 201 Bottom shell, 202 Top cover, 203 Shaft;

[0038] 20101 Main body 1, 20102 Card slot, 20103 Card block 1, 20104 Cavity 1, 20105 Mounting block, 20106 Mounting slot 1, 20107 Mounting column;

[0039] 20201 Main body two, 20202 Insert plate, 20203 Card block two, 20204 Mounting hole two, 20205 Mounting slot two;

[0040] 20301 Body 3, 20302 Side plate, 20303 Slider, 20304 Insert, 20305 Dustproof part, 20306 Dustproof groove, 20307 Connecting groove;

[0041] 301 Cap body, 302 Connecting block, 303 Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "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.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides an embodiment of a control module, including: a control circuit 5 electrically connected to a communication module 4; a button 2 mounted on the communication module 4; an insert for the button 2; and a replaceable keycap 3 detachably mounted on the insert, allowing for replacement with more comfortable and fun keycaps to increase the toy's diversity. The replaceable keycap 3 is used to trigger the button 2, which controls the connection between the communication module 4 and a cloud server. The communication protocol between the communication module 4 and the cloud server is any one of TCP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket, and MQTT protocols. The communication module 4 is embedded in the control circuit 5, and a battery 6 provides power to the control circuit 5.

[0045] This utility model provides another embodiment of a control module, comprising: a control circuit 5 electrically connected to a communication module 4; a button 2 mounted on the communication module 4; the button 2 having an insert; and a replaceable keycap 3 detachably mounted on the insert, allowing for replacement with more comfortable and fun keycaps to increase the toy's diversity. The replaceable keycap 3 is used to trigger the button 2, which controls the connection between the communication module 4 and a cloud server. The communication protocol between the communication module 4 and the cloud server is any one of TCP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket, and MQTT protocols. The communication module 4 is a separate circuit board electrically connected to the control circuit 5. The button 2 is mounted on the circuit board of the communication module 4, and a battery 6 provides power to the control circuit 5.

[0046] Reference Figures 4-7In this embodiment of the utility model, the button 2 includes a bottom shell 201, an upper cover 202 is mounted on the upper part of the bottom shell 201, a spindle 203 is mounted on the upper cover 202, a spring is mounted on the bottom of the bottom shell 201, the upper end of the spring abuts against the lower end of the spindle 203, a moving plate and a stationary plate are installed inside the bottom shell 201, and a replaceable keycap 3 is detachably mounted on the upper end of the spindle 203.

[0047] When the replaceable keycap 3 is pressed, the moving contact will move downward under the action of the spindle 203, making contact with the stationary contact and forming a circuit, thereby triggering a signal. When the replaceable keycap 3 is released, the spring will reset the replaceable keycap 3, thereby resetting the moving contact, separating the moving contact from the stationary contact, and breaking the circuit.

[0048] The moving contact in this embodiment is typically made of metal and has good electrical conductivity. The stationary contact is a fixed contact; when the moving contact contacts the stationary contact, the circuit is activated. The stationary contact is fixed inside the bottom shell 201 and does not move when the replaceable keycap 3 is pressed.

[0049] Reference Figures 8-9 In this embodiment of the utility model, the bottom shell 201 includes a body 20101. A cavity 20104 is provided on the upper surface of the body 20101. Slots 20102 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the body 20101. A locking block 20103 is provided on the upper part of each slot 20102. Two slots 20102 are provided on each side of the body 20101. A mounting block 20105 is provided on each side of the inner wall of the body 20101. An mounting groove 20106 is provided inside each mounting block 20105. A mounting post 20107 is provided at the center of the bottom of the cavity 20104. A spring is fitted onto the mounting post 20107, with one end of the spring abutting against the bottom of the cavity 20104.

[0050] Reference Figures 10-12 In this embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover 202 includes a second body 20201. The center of the second body 20201 is provided with a second mounting hole 20204. Each side of the second mounting hole 20204 is provided with a second mounting groove 20205. The mounting block 20105 of the bottom shell 201 is disposed in the second mounting groove 20205 of the upper cover 202. The lower end face of the second body 20201 is provided with four insert plates 20202. Each insert plate 20202 is provided with a second locking block 20203 at its lower end. When the upper cover 202 is connected to the bottom shell 201, the second locking block 20203 is disposed in the locking groove 20102, and the upper end face of the second locking block 20203 is in contact with the lower end face of the first locking block 20103.

[0051] Reference Figures 13-15In this embodiment of the utility model, the shaft 203 includes a body three 20301. A side plate 20302 is provided on each side of the lower end face of the body three 20301. A slider 20303 is provided on the outer side of each side plate 20302. The slider 20303 is disposed in a mounting groove 20106 inside the mounting block 20105. An insert 20304 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the body three 20301. The insert 20304 is inserted into the replaceable keycap 3. (Refer to...) Figures 16-17 The replaceable keycap 3 includes a cap body 301, with a slot 303 at its lower part, into which the insert 20304 is inserted. A connecting groove 20307 is located at the center of the lower end face of the cap body 301, and the other end of a spring rests against the bottom of the connecting groove 20307. A dustproof component 20305 is located on each side of the insert 20304 on the upper end face of the cap body 30301, and a dustproof groove 20306 is located inside each dustproof component 20305. A connecting block 302 is located at the lower part of the keycap, with a slot 303 on its lower end face. The insert 20304 is a cross-shaped plug, and the slot 303 is a cross-shaped groove. The connecting block 302 in this invention can be cylindrical or rectangular prism.

[0052] This utility model provides an embodiment of a toy, including a box 1, which contains a control module.

[0053] Optional, refer to Figures 1-2 The control module's button 2 is mounted on the housing 1.

[0054] Optionally, the button 2 of the control module is mounted on the side of the control circuit 5, and the button 2 extends out of the housing 1.

[0055] Reference Figures 4-7 In this embodiment of the utility model, the button 2 includes a bottom shell 201, an upper cover 202 is mounted on the upper part of the bottom shell 201, a spindle 203 is mounted on the upper cover 202, a spring is mounted on the bottom of the bottom shell 201, the upper end of the spring abuts against the lower end of the spindle 203, a moving plate and a stationary plate are installed inside the bottom shell 201, and a replaceable keycap 3 is detachably mounted on the upper end of the spindle 203.

[0056] When the replaceable keycap 3 is pressed, the moving contact will move downward under the action of the spindle 203, making contact with the stationary contact and forming a circuit, thereby triggering a signal. When the replaceable keycap 3 is released, the spring will reset the replaceable keycap 3, thereby resetting the moving contact, separating the moving contact from the stationary contact, and breaking the circuit.

[0057] The moving contact in this embodiment is typically made of metal and has good electrical conductivity. The stationary contact is a fixed contact; when the moving contact contacts the stationary contact, the circuit is activated. The stationary contact is fixed inside the bottom shell 201 and does not move when the replaceable keycap 3 is pressed.

[0058] Reference Figures 8-9 In this embodiment of the utility model, the bottom shell 201 includes a body 20101. A cavity 20104 is provided on the upper surface of the body 20101. Slots 20102 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the body 20101. A locking block 20103 is provided on the upper part of each slot 20102. Two slots 20102 are provided on each side of the body 20101. A mounting block 20105 is provided on each side of the inner wall of the body 20101. An mounting groove 20106 is provided inside each mounting block 20105. A mounting post 20107 is provided at the center of the bottom of the cavity 20104. A spring is fitted onto the mounting post 20107, with one end of the spring abutting against the bottom of the cavity 20104.

[0059] Reference Figures 10-12 In this embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover 202 includes a second body 20201. The center of the second body 20201 is provided with a second mounting hole 20204. Each side of the second mounting hole 20204 is provided with a second mounting groove 20205. The mounting block 20105 of the bottom shell 201 is disposed in the second mounting groove 20205 of the upper cover 202. The lower end face of the second body 20201 is provided with four insert plates 20202. Each insert plate 20202 is provided with a second locking block 20203 at its lower end. When the upper cover 202 is connected to the bottom shell 201, the second locking block 20203 is disposed in the locking groove 20102, and the upper end face of the second locking block 20203 is in contact with the lower end face of the first locking block 20103.

[0060] Reference Figures 13-15 In this embodiment of the utility model, the shaft 203 includes a body three 20301. A side plate 20302 is provided on each side of the lower end face of the body three 20301. A slider 20303 is provided on the outer side of each side plate 20302. The slider 20303 is disposed in a mounting groove 20106 inside the mounting block 20105. An insert 20304 is provided at the center of the upper end face of the body three 20301. The insert 20304 is inserted into the replaceable keycap 3. (Refer to...) Figures 16-17The replaceable keycap 3 includes a cap body 301, with a slot 303 at its lower part, into which the insert 20304 is inserted. A connecting groove 20307 is located at the center of the lower end face of the cap body 301, and the other end of a spring rests against the bottom of the connecting groove 20307. A dustproof component 20305 is located on each side of the insert 20304 on the upper end face of the cap body 30301, and a dustproof groove 20306 is located inside each dustproof component 20305. A connecting block 302 is located at the lower part of the keycap, with a slot 303 on its lower end face. The insert 20304 is a cross-shaped plug, and the slot 303 is a cross-shaped groove. The connecting block 302 in this invention can be cylindrical or rectangular prism.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A control module, characterized in that: include: A control circuit is electrically connected to the communication module. The communication module is equipped with buttons, each button having an insert. The insert has a replaceable keycap that can be detachably mounted on it. The replaceable keycap is used to trigger the button, and the button is used to control the connection between the communication module and the cloud server.

2. The control module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module is embedded in the control circuit.

3. The control module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module is a separate circuit board, which is electrically connected to the control circuit. The buttons are mounted on the circuit board of the communication module.

4. A control module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The key includes a bottom shell, an upper cover on the top of the bottom shell, a spindle on the upper cover, a spring at the bottom of the bottom shell with its upper end abutting against the lower end of the spindle, a moving plate and a stationary plate inside the bottom shell, and a replaceable keycap detachably mounted on the upper end of the spindle.

5. A control module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom shell includes a body, the upper end face of which is provided with a cavity, the outer walls of the body are provided with slots on both sides, a locking block is provided above the slots, each side of the body is provided with two slots, the inner walls of the body are provided with a mounting block on each side, each mounting block is provided with a mounting groove, and the bottom center of the cavity is provided with a mounting post.

6. A control module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper cover includes a body two, with a mounting hole two at the center of the body two and a mounting groove two on each side of the mounting hole two. The lower end face of the body two is provided with four insert plates, and each insert plate is provided with a locking block two at its lower end. When the upper cover is connected to the bottom shell, the locking block two is placed in the locking groove, and the upper end face of the locking block two is in contact with the lower end face of the locking block one.

7. A control module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The axis includes a body three, with a side plate on each side of the lower end face of the body three, and a slider on the outer side of each side plate. An insert is provided at the center of the upper end face of the body three. The insert is inserted into a replaceable keycap. The replaceable keycap includes a cap body, with a slot at the lower part of the cap body. The insert is inserted into the slot.

8. A control module according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the three upper end faces of the main body has a dustproof component on both sides of the insert, and each dustproof component has a dustproof groove on its inner side. The keycap has a connecting block at its lower part, and the lower end face of the connecting block has a slot.

9. A toy, comprising a box, characterized in that, The box contains the control module as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A toy according to claim 9, characterized in that, The buttons for the control module are mounted on the housing.