A full-automatic moving platform for puppet show

By designing a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances that includes a mobile platform, support shaft, casters, and servo motors, the problems of instability after movement, inability to adjust height, and inconvenient installation in existing technologies have been solved, achieving flexibility and stability in puppet performances and adapting to the needs of performances in multiple venues.

CN224321017UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05SHANDONG ZHUMA CULTURE TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG ZHUMA CULTURE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fully automatic puppet performance mobile platforms lack a self-locking function after being moved, which cannot guarantee the stability of the puppets, cannot adjust the height, and are inconvenient to install, disassemble, and move in different locations, affecting the ease of use and effectiveness.

Method used

A fully automatic puppet performance mobile platform was designed, comprising a mobile platform, a support shaft, casters, a moving mechanism, and a support mechanism. The platform achieves stable installation, height adjustment, and 360-degree rotation of the puppets through components such as cylinders, servo motors, and threaded rods. The self-locking structure of the casters ensures the stability and flexible movement of the platform.

Benefits of technology

It enables highly adjustable puppetry skills, all-around movement, and flexible mobility, reducing setup time, improving performance stability and convenience, and adapting to different venue requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of puppet performance, and disclose a full -automatic puppet performance is with moving platform, including mobile platform body, mobile platform body top fixedly connected with support shaft, support shaft top is provided with moving mechanism, mobile platform body bottom fixedly connected with universal wheel, mobile platform body bottom is provided with support mechanism, the moving mechanism includes first air cylinder, first air cylinder fixedly connected in mobile platform body bottom, when using, through the moving mechanism that sets, when needing to carry out performance work through puppet body, first will mount frame be inserted in the inside of installation shaft to fixedly connect with, and through the limit stop pin is fixed to mount frame, can conveniently install and dismount puppet body, in the performance process, through first air cylinder and drive the load bearing platform to move, can realize puppet body performance height's free regulation, satisfy the demand of different scene and audience visual angle.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of puppet performance technology, specifically a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performance. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are four main categories of traditional puppets in China: rod puppets, iron-rod puppets, glove puppets, and string puppets. Traditional puppet performances are usually stage-based, primarily for traditional period dramas. However, for film and television, especially for modern themes, no puppets have yet emerged that are truly suitable for film and television, either domestically or internationally. The bulky, frameless structure of glove puppets limits their use to traditional plays and costumes. String puppets have 8-16 strings per puppet, with more complex performances involving up to 36 strings. Because of the large number of strings, they are prone to getting stuck, resulting in relatively stiff movements and greater performance difficulty. Traditional puppetry relies heavily on the skill and experience of the puppeteer; training a skilled puppeteer takes a considerable amount of time, and the physical exertion during performances is immense, often leaving the puppeteer exhausted. This not only limits the duration and frequency of performances but also increases the troupe's labor costs.

[0003] According to the patent application published on the Internet, a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances (authorization announcement number: CN217246772U) is described as including "motion platform, limiting slide, and moving gears" to achieve mobile operation.

[0004] Regarding the above description, the applicant believes the following issues exist:

[0005] This fully automatic puppet performance mobile platform utilizes a motion platform, limiting slides, and moving gears to achieve movement. During use, the platform moves via the moving gears, but it lacks a self-locking function after movement, which cannot guarantee the stability of the puppets. Furthermore, it cannot adjust the height during performances, making it inconvenient to install and disassemble the puppets, thus affecting ease of use. It also cannot be easily moved between different performance venues, impacting the performance effect. Therefore, improvements to this platform are needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances, comprising a mobile platform body, a support shaft fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body, a moving mechanism provided at the top of the support shaft, casters fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile platform body, and a support mechanism provided at the bottom of the mobile platform body;

[0008] The moving mechanism includes a first cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving platform body. A support platform is fixedly connected to the top of the first cylinder and is located on the top of a support shaft. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform. A first servo motor is fixedly connected to the right side of the support platform. A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor. A moving seat is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded rod and is slidably connected to the inside of the support platform. A base is fixedly connected to the top of the moving seat. A second servo motor is fixedly connected to the inside of the base. A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the top of the second servo motor. A fixed seat is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod. A connecting ring is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the fixed seat and is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the base. An installation shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat. An installation bracket is inserted into the installation shaft. A puppet body is fixedly connected to the front side of the installation bracket. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation bracket and is slidably connected to the outer periphery of the installation shaft. A limit pin is threadedly connected inside the connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body, and the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the left side of the support platform, so as to facilitate the movement of the mobile seat under the action of the threaded rod.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on the outer periphery of the base, and the connecting ring is rotatably connected in the limiting groove, so as to ensure the stability of the fixed seat when rotating under the action of the connecting ring.

[0011] Preferably, the inner side of the connecting plate is in contact with the outer periphery of the mounting shaft, the bottom of the load-bearing platform is in contact with the top of the support shaft, and a rubber pad is provided on the top of the support shaft so that the support shaft can provide support when the load-bearing platform is at its lowest position.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting pin passes through the inside of the mounting frame and the mounting shaft. The mounting frame, the mounting shaft and the connecting plate are respectively provided with fixing grooves, and the three fixing grooves correspond to each other. The limiting pin is threaded into the fixing groove, which can ensure the stability between the mounting frame and the mounting shaft under the action of the limiting pin, and facilitate the installation and disassembly of the puppet body.

[0013] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a second cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second cylinder. The support plate is slidably connected to the periphery of the first cylinder, and an anti-slip block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate.

[0014] Preferably, the anti-slip block is cylindrical and made of wear-resistant material, which facilitates the limiting of the caster wheel under the action of the anti-slip block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances, which has the following advantages:

[0016] This fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances, through its designed moving mechanism, allows for easy installation and disassembly of the puppets when performances require the use of the puppets themselves. First, the mounting frame is inserted into the mounting shaft and secured with limit pins. During performances, a first cylinder moves the support platform, allowing for free adjustment of the puppet's performance height to meet the needs of different scenes and audience perspectives. A first servo motor drives a threaded rod, causing the moving seat to slide left and right within the support platform, thus adjusting the lateral position of the puppet. Simultaneously, a second servo motor drives a rotating rod, causing the fixed seat and puppet to rotate 360 ​​degrees, enabling omnidirectional performances and greatly enriching the puppet's movements and performance range. Universal wheels installed at the bottom of the mobile platform allow for easy movement, adapting to different venue requirements and reducing setup time. Limiting grooves on the outer perimeter of the base, in conjunction with connecting rings, restrict the rotation range of the fixed seat, ensuring the stability of the puppet during rotation.

[0017] This fully automatic puppet performance mobile platform, through its support mechanism, moves the platform body to the performance position under the action of the casters. At the same time, the casters' self-locking structure limits the movement, while the second cylinder drives the support plate and anti-slip block to move, so that the anti-slip block contacts the ground, further limiting the casters and ensuring stability during the performance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism structure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the load-bearing platform;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the base;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting structure.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Mobile platform body; 2. Support shaft; 3. Moving mechanism; 4. Casters; 5. Support mechanism; 31. First cylinder; 32. Load-bearing platform; 33. Telescopic rod; 34. First servo motor; 35. Threaded rod; 36. Moving seat; 37. Base; 38. Second servo motor; 39. Rotating rod; 391. Fixed seat; 392. Connecting ring; 393. Mounting shaft; 394. Limit pin; 395. Connecting plate; 396. Mounting frame; 397. Puppet body; 51. Second cylinder; 52. Support plate; 53. Anti-slip block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0028] This utility model provides the following technical solution: Example

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performance, including a mobile platform body 1, a support shaft 2 fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body 1, a moving mechanism 3 provided on the top of the support shaft 2, universal wheels 4 fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile platform body 1, and a support mechanism 5 provided on the bottom of the mobile platform body 1.

[0030] The moving mechanism 3 includes a first cylinder 31, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving platform body 1. A support platform 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the first cylinder 31 and is located on the top of the support shaft 2. A telescopic rod 33 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform 32. A first servo motor 34 is fixedly connected to the right side of the support platform 32. A threaded rod 35 is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor 34. A moving seat 36 is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded rod 35. The moving seat 36 is slidably connected to the inside of the support platform 32. A base 37 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving seat 36, and a second servo motor 3 is fixedly connected inside the base 37. 8. A rotating rod 39 is fixedly connected to the top of the second servo motor 38. A fixed seat 391 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod 39. A connecting ring 392 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the fixed seat 391. The connecting ring 392 is rotatably connected to the periphery of the base 37. A mounting shaft 393 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat 391. A mounting bracket 396 is inserted into the mounting shaft 393. A puppet body 397 is fixedly connected to the front side of the mounting bracket 396. A connecting plate 395 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket 396. The connecting plate 395 is slidably connected to the periphery of the mounting shaft 393. A limit pin 394 is threadedly connected inside the connecting plate 395.

[0031] The telescopic rod 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body 1, and the threaded rod 35 is rotatably connected to the load-bearing platform 32 on the left side, so as to drive the moving seat 36 to move under the action of the threaded rod 35. The base 37 has a limit groove on its outer periphery, and the connecting ring 392 is rotatably connected to the limit groove, so as to ensure the stability of the fixed seat 391 when rotating under the action of the connecting ring 392.

[0032] The inner side of the connecting plate 395 is in contact with the outer side of the mounting shaft 393, the bottom of the support platform 32 is in contact with the top of the support shaft 2, and the top of the support shaft 2 is provided with a rubber pad so that the support shaft 2 can support the support platform 32 when it is at its lowest position. The limiting pin 394 passes through the inside of the mounting frame 396 and the mounting shaft 393. The mounting frame 396, the mounting shaft 393 and the connecting plate 395 are respectively provided with fixing grooves, and the three fixing grooves correspond to each other. The limiting pin 394 is threaded into the fixing groove, so that the stability between the mounting frame 396 and the mounting shaft 393 can be guaranteed under the action of the limiting pin 394, and the puppet body 397 can be installed and disassembled. Example

[0033] Please see Figure 1-6Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the support mechanism 5 further includes a second cylinder 51, which is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body 1. A support plate 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second cylinder 51. The support plate 52 is slidably connected to the periphery of the first cylinder 31. An anti-slip block 53 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 52. The anti-slip block 53 is cylindrical and made of wear-resistant material, which facilitates the limiting of the universal wheel 4 under the action of the anti-slip block 53.

[0034] In actual operation, when this device is used, when a performance is required through the puppet body 397, the performance location and venue are determined according to the needs. Under the action of the universal wheel 4, the mobile platform body 1 is moved, so that the entire platform can be moved easily to adapt to the performance requirements of different venues, reducing the time for venue setup. When the movement is completed, the universal wheel 4 is limited by its self-locking structure. At the same time, the second cylinder 51 drives the support plate 52 and the anti-slip block 53 to move, so that the anti-slip block 53 contacts the ground, further limiting the universal wheel 4 and ensuring the stability during the performance.

[0035] The mounting bracket 396 is inserted into the mounting shaft 393 and fixed by the limiting pin 394, which allows for convenient installation and disassembly of the puppet body 397. During the performance, the first cylinder 31 drives the support platform 32 to move, which allows for free adjustment of the performance height of the puppet body 397 to meet the needs of different scenes and audience perspectives. At the same time, the first servo motor 34 drives the threaded rod 35 to rotate, causing the moving seat 36 to slide left and right within the support platform 32, thereby adjusting the lateral position of the puppet body 397. The second servo motor 38 drives the rotating rod 39 to rotate the fixed seat 391 and the puppet body 397 360 degrees, enabling a 360-degree rotation and greatly enriching the movements and performance range of the puppet body 397.

[0036] The puppet body 397 used in this case is equipped with a memory, controller, and power supply. In addition to the aforementioned structure driving the puppet body 397 to perform, it can also meticulously decompose and record the character movements and postures presented by the puppet body 397 performing artist. The movement operation program is stored in the memory, and the controller controls the various servo control modules to adjust the angle and speed of each servo, thereby flexibly controlling each joint and realizing the puppet body 397's movement performance. The memory, controller, power supply, and various servo control modules are existing technologies and will not be described in detail in this case.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances, comprising a mobile platform body (1), characterized in that: The mobile platform body (1) is fixedly connected to a support shaft (2) at the top, and a moving mechanism (3) is provided at the top of the support shaft (2). The mobile platform body (1) is fixedly connected to a caster wheel (4) at the bottom, and a support mechanism (5) is provided at the bottom of the mobile platform body (1). The moving mechanism (3) includes a first cylinder (31), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving platform body (1). A support platform (32) is fixedly connected to the top of the first cylinder (31). The support platform (32) is located on the top of the support shaft (2). A telescopic rod (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support platform (32). A first servo motor (34) is fixedly connected to the right side of the support platform (32). A threaded rod (35) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor (34). A moving seat (36) is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded rod (35). The moving seat (36) is slidably connected to the inside of the support platform (32). A base (37) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving seat (36). The base (37) is fixedly connected to a second servo motor (38), the top of the second servo motor (38) is fixedly connected to a rotating rod (39), the top of the rotating rod (39) is fixedly connected to a fixed seat (391), the periphery of the fixed seat (391) is fixedly connected to a connecting ring (392), the connecting ring (392) is rotatably connected to the periphery of the base (37), the top of the fixed seat (391) is fixedly connected to an installation shaft (393), the installation shaft (393) is inserted into an installation bracket (396), the front side of the installation bracket (396) is fixedly connected to a puppet body (397), the bottom of the installation bracket (396) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (395), the connecting plate (395) is slidably connected to the periphery of the installation shaft (393), and the connecting plate (395) is threadedly connected to a limit pin (394).

2. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (33) is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body (1), and the threaded rod (35) is rotatably connected to the load-bearing platform (32) on the left side.

3. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (37) has a limiting groove on its periphery, and the connecting ring (392) is rotatably connected to the limiting groove.

4. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the connecting plate (395) is in contact with the outer side of the mounting shaft (393), the bottom of the support platform (32) is in contact with the top of the support shaft (2), and a rubber pad is provided on the top of the support shaft (2).

5. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting pin (394) passes through the inside of the mounting bracket (396) and the mounting shaft (393). The mounting bracket (396), the mounting shaft (393) and the connecting plate (395) are respectively provided with fixing grooves, and the three fixing grooves correspond to each other. The limiting pin (394) is threaded into the fixing groove.

6. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (5) includes a second cylinder (51), which is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile platform body (1). A support plate (52) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second cylinder (51). The support plate (52) is slidably connected to the periphery of the first cylinder (31). An anti-slip block (53) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (52).

7. The fully automatic mobile platform for puppet performance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-slip block (53) is cylindrical and made of wear-resistant material.