A toy projectile energy tester

CN224365668UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16NANJING CUSTOMS LIGHT IND PROD & CHILDRENS PROD TESTING CENT
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING CUSTOMS LIGHT IND PROD & CHILDRENS PROD TESTING CENT
Filing Date
2025-07-07
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of toy projectile kinetic energy tester, comprising: photoelectric inductor, test platform, hand wheel, touch screen, fiber optic sensor, PLC controller, machine case, power indicator light and emergency stop key;Wherein, the fiber optic sensor is located in the machine case interior;The photoelectric inductor is connected with the fiber optic sensor;The fiber optic sensor is connected with the PLC controller;The PLC controller is located in the machine case interior;The touch screen is embedded in the machine case outer surface;The power indicator light is embedded in the machine case outer surface;The emergency stop key is embedded in the machine case outer surface;The hand wheel is connected with the photoelectric inductor;The hand wheel is located below the test platform.The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by the utility model is combined by adjustable distance photoelectric inductor and high-precision pair of matrix fiber optic sensor, realizes the accurate measurement to projectile speed, to improve the accuracy of kinetic energy calculation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of test technology for projectile toys, and in particular to a toy projectile kinetic energy tester. Background Technology

[0002] Projectile toys are among the most popular interactive devices for children's entertainment, widely used in homes, playgrounds, theme parks, and other settings. As an entertainment device based on the principle of kinetic energy release, projectile toys provide children with a highly engaging and dynamic interactive experience thanks to their controllable energy accumulation and instantaneous projection mechanism. However, with the continuous improvement of the design intensity of projectile kinetic energy (the initial projection velocity of some products can reach 10-30 m / s), the safety risks caused by material fatigue or structural failure of kinetic energy components have also increased significantly. Among these, the loss of control over the kinetic energy threshold of the launching mechanism (such as the decay of the spring's elastic modulus, the deterioration of the sealing of the pneumatic energy storage device, etc.) has become a major cause of accidents. Unfortunately, there is currently a lack of tools and instruments on the market that can effectively test the kinetic energy of projectiles such as catapults and slingshots, which have parabolic trajectory. Therefore, this patent application is filed to ensure the kinetic energy safety of projectile toys. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a toy projectile kinetic energy tester.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is:

[0005] A toy projectile kinetic energy tester, comprising:

[0006] The system includes a photoelectric sensor, a test platform, a handwheel, a touchscreen, a fiber optic sensor, a PLC controller, a chassis, a power indicator light, and an emergency stop button. The fiber optic sensor is located inside the chassis. The photoelectric sensor is connected to the fiber optic sensor. The fiber optic sensor is connected to the PLC controller. The PLC controller is located inside the chassis. The touchscreen is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The power indicator light is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The emergency stop button is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The handwheel is connected to the photoelectric sensor and is located below the test platform.

[0007] Furthermore, the photoelectric sensor is an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor.

[0008] Furthermore, the photoelectric sensor is located on the top of the chassis, and there are two pairs of photoelectric sensors distributed in parallel.

[0009] Furthermore, the fiber optic sensor is a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a fixed coordinate paper test board.

[0011] Furthermore, the test platform is equipped with adjustable fixtures.

[0012] Furthermore, the chassis is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

[0013] Furthermore, the touchscreen is either a resistive touchscreen or a capacitive touchscreen.

[0014] Furthermore, the power indicator light is an LED indicator light.

[0015] The design principles of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model adopts an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor (light curtain): this photoelectric sensor can be used to measure the time it takes for a projectile to pass through a fixed-distance light curtain. Furthermore, the distance of the light curtain is adjustable, with a recommended range of 100mm-300mm, to adapt to the testing needs of different projectiles.

[0017] 2. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model adopts a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor: connected to an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor, it receives the time signal transmitted by the light curtain and converts it into an electrical signal for further processing.

[0018] 3. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model adopts a Mitsubishi PLC controller: as the core component of the testing system, the PLC controller can receive signals transmitted by a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor, and then calculate the velocity of the projectile based on the measured time and distance through the light curtain. Simultaneously, combined with preset projectile mass parameters, the kinetic energy formula E is used... k =mv 2 / 2 (Ek is the maximum kinetic energy value in joules (J), m is the mass of the projectile in kilograms (kg), and v is the maximum velocity of the projectile in meters per second (m / s). Calculate the maximum kinetic energy value of the projectile.

[0019] 4. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model can also calculate the "kinetic energy per unit impact area" of the projectile: after calculating the maximum kinetic energy value of the projectile, it can be calculated using the formula Ek,area=mv 2 / 2A(Ek, area is the maximum kinetic energy per unit impact area, in joules per square centimeter (J / cm²)) 2 A represents the impact area of ​​the projectile, expressed in square centimeters (cm²). 2 )count

[0020] The gain effect of this invention is as follows:

[0021] 1. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model achieves accurate measurement of the projectile velocity by combining an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor and a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor, thereby improving the accuracy of kinetic energy calculation.

[0022] 2. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model adopts an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor, which enables the tester to adapt to the testing requirements of different projectiles and improves the testing flexibility.

[0023] 3. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model can more comprehensively evaluate the kinetic energy performance of projectiles by introducing the calculation of kinetic energy per unit impact area, providing strong support for toy design and safety assessment. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Photoelectric sensor, 2. Test platform, 3. Handwheel, 4. Touch screen, 5. Fiber optic sensor, 6. PLC controller, 7. Chassis, 8. Power indicator light, 9. Emergency stop button. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should also be understood that the following embodiments are only for further illustration of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Specific mass, reaction time, temperature, process parameters, etc., in the examples are merely examples within a suitable range. Any non-essential improvements and adjustments made by those skilled in the art based on the above description of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] The main structure diagram of the toy projectile kinetic energy tester provided by this utility model is shown below. Figure 1 As shown, it includes:

[0029] The system comprises a photoelectric sensor, a test platform, a handwheel, a touchscreen, a fiber optic sensor, a PLC controller, a chassis, a power indicator light, and an emergency stop button. The fiber optic sensor is located inside the chassis. The photoelectric sensor is connected to the fiber optic sensor. The fiber optic sensor is connected to the PLC controller. The PLC controller, a Mitsubishi PLC controller, is located inside the chassis. The touchscreen is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The power indicator light is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The emergency stop button is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The handwheel is connected to the photoelectric sensor and is located below the test platform. It can be used to adjust the distance between the test platform and the photoelectric sensor. Specifically, for different projectile toys, such as projectile guns, catapults, and slingshots, the distance between the test platform and the photoelectric sensor can be flexibly adjusted using the handwheel.

[0030] The photoelectric sensor is an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor.

[0031] The photoelectric sensor is located on the top of the chassis, and there are two pairs of photoelectric sensors distributed in parallel.

[0032] The fiber optic sensor is a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor.

[0033] The toy projectile kinetic energy tester also includes a fixed coordinate paper test board as a test background for the projectile. The test board facilitates the observation of the projectile's flight trajectory and impact point, providing data support for subsequent analysis. For example, during testing, grid paper can be attached to the test board, and when a projectile with paint is launched onto the grid paper, the area can be calculated by counting the grids.

[0034] The test platform is equipped with adjustable fixtures.

[0035] The chassis is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

[0036] The touchscreen is either a resistive touchscreen or a capacitive touchscreen.

[0037] The power indicator is an LED indicator.

[0038] The specific operating steps for using the toy projectile kinetic energy tester are as follows (taking a toy gun as an example):

[0039] 1. Measure and record the mass of the projectile to be tested;

[0040] 2. Rotate the emergency stop button clockwise; the power indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the power is on.

[0041] 3. Input the mass of the projectile into the touchscreen software and set the test distance;

[0042] 4. Load the projectile and aim the projectile tool (e.g., toy gun muzzle) at the test area (between the two light beams). After starting to fire, observe the value displayed on the touch screen. If there is no fault display, record the test result. You can record 5 times consecutively. Note that the barrel may not be kept horizontal during firing, causing the projectile to not pass between the two sets of sensors. In this case, there will be no data output. If this happens, you must retest.

[0043] 5. According to the test standard, repeat the test as required in step 4; the test results will be automatically updated during the test.

[0044] 6. Compare the maximum value in the test results with the standard requirement value to determine whether it is qualified;

[0045] 7. After the test is complete, press the emergency stop button to turn off the power. The power indicator light will turn off to indicate that the power is off.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the scope of protection of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made on the basis of the overall concept of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A toy projectile kinetic energy tester, characterized in that, include: The system includes a photoelectric sensor (1), a test platform (2), a handwheel (3), a touch screen (4), a fiber optic sensor (5), a PLC controller (6), a chassis (7), a power indicator light (8), and an emergency stop button (9); wherein the fiber optic sensor is located inside the chassis; the photoelectric sensor is connected to the fiber optic sensor; the fiber optic sensor is connected to the PLC controller; the PLC controller is located inside the chassis; and the touch screen is embedded on the outer surface of the chassis. The power indicator light is embedded in the outer surface of the chassis; the emergency stop button is embedded in the outer surface of the chassis; the handwheel is connected to the photoelectric sensor; the handwheel is located below the test platform.

2. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photoelectric sensor is an adjustable distance photoelectric sensor.

3. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photoelectric sensor is located on the top of the chassis, and there are two pairs of photoelectric sensors distributed in parallel.

4. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fiber optic sensor is a high-precision through-beam matrix fiber optic sensor.

5. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixed coordinate paper test board.

6. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test platform is equipped with adjustable fixtures.

7. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

8. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touchscreen is either a resistive touchscreen or a capacitive touchscreen.

9. The toy projectile kinetic energy tester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power indicator is an LED indicator.