Stereoscopic ball magic tray
By designing a three-dimensional structure and buffer components, the problems of insufficient fun and lag in the flat design of the magic disc were solved, realizing the smooth rotation of the three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc and enhancing its fun.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 蔡锐楷
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy magic discs, and in particular to a three-dimensional ball magic disc in which the ball can smoothly pass through the connection point. Background Technology
[0002] The Magic Plate is a special form of Rubik's Cube toy. The Magic Plate consists of a flat base plate with several evenly distributed annular grooves. Each annular groove contains a ring of balls of the same color. Different annular grooves are distinguished by different colors. Adjacent annular grooves can communicate with each other by sharing one or two balls. Players train their observation and thinking skills by randomly scattering and resetting the balls of different colors.
[0003] The existing magic disc has two drawbacks: First, its flat design makes it less complex and less engaging. Second, the connection between the two annular grooves occasionally experiences jamming and obstructed rotation. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc, comprising a horizontal base and three vertical rings; the horizontal base includes three horizontal rings; the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring contains a ring of balls of the same color; the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings use six different colored balls for distinction; the three vertical rings intersect with each of the three horizontal rings in pairs and share a ball at the intersection; the three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle; a buffer assembly made of elastic material is placed between adjacent horizontal rings; the buffer assembly ensures that the balls in the horizontal and vertical rings can roll smoothly.
[0006] By adopting this solution, the colors of the balls inside each vertical and horizontal ring are randomly shuffled and then reset. Due to the three-dimensional structure of the magic disk, its position needs to be constantly adjusted during the reset process to better control the balls, enhancing the product's fun and increasing hand dexterity. A buffer component ensures smooth transitions of the balls at the connection points.
[0007] The buffer assembly includes a mounting base and a buffer component. The buffer component has an arc surface (first surface) corresponding to the horizontal ring and an arc surface (second surface) corresponding to the vertical ring; arc surfaces one and two intersect in a cross shape. A mounting groove is provided on the horizontal base plate corresponding to the horizontal and vertical rings. The buffer component is installed in the mounting groove and can slide back and forth within it. A limiting stop is provided at the end of the buffer component away from the ball to prevent excessive compression of the ball. The mounting base is fixed to the horizontal base plate. A spring is provided between the buffer component and the mounting base; the spring is used to elastically adjust the thrust applied by the buffer component to the ball. Arc surface one ensures smooth rotation of the horizontal ball; arc surface two ensures smooth rotation of the vertical ball. Compared to other types of magic discs, this technical solution improves the overall smoothness of the product by allowing the buffer component to slide within the mounting groove through the action of the spring.
[0008] Further improvements include a horizontal base plate comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell 1, an outer ring lower shell 1, an inner ring upper shell 1, and an inner ring lower shell 1; the outer ring upper shell 1 is fixedly connected to the upper cover via a snap-fit and slot-fit mechanism; the outer ring lower shell 1 is fixedly connected to the lower cover via a snap-fit and slot-fit mechanism; the vertical ring comprises an outer ring upper shell 2, an outer ring lower shell 2, an inner ring upper shell 2, and an inner ring lower shell 2; the three inner ring upper shells 2 are integrated at the upper cover; the three inner ring lower shells 2 are integrated at the lower cover; the three inner ring upper shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector; the three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector; the three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate to form a single upper connector. The outer ring lower shell 2 is connected to the lower part of the triangular plate to form a whole lower connector; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell 1, the outer ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 1 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 1 and the inner ring lower shell 1 together form the inner ring groove 1 for accommodating the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 2 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the inner ring groove 2 for accommodating the ball.
[0009] Further improvements include an outer ring upper shell II comprising a first upper shell, a second upper shell, and a connecting plate; the three first upper shells are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first upper shell has a notch at the top, the width of which is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped into the notch, and the first upper shell and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove II; the second upper shell is fixed to the upper connecting member by a snap-fit and a slot, while simultaneously fixing the connecting plate to the notch; the outer ring lower shell II comprises a first lower shell and a second lower shell; the three first lower shells are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate; the first lower shell forms an outer ring groove II; the second lower shell is fixed to the lower connecting member by a snap-fit and a slot; the outer ring groove II, the upper shell, the lower shell, and the outer ring groove II together form the outer ring groove II. The notch allows balls of different colors to be quickly filled into their respective areas.
[0010] Further improvements include upper slot 1 and upper slot 2 on the outer circumference of the second housing, with upper slot 2 symmetrically positioned on both sides of upper slot 1; the length of upper slot 1 is greater than the length of upper slot 2; upper slot 1 and upper slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed to upper decorative block 1 and upper decorative block 2; lower slot 1 and lower slot 2 are located on the outer circumference of the lower housing, with lower slot 2 symmetrically positioned on both sides of lower slot 1; lower slot 1 is greater than the length of lower slot 2; lower slot 1 and lower slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed to lower decorative block 1 and lower decorative block 2. The upper decorative block 1, upper decorative block 2, lower decorative block 1, and lower decorative block 2 serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal.
[0011] A further improvement involves providing latches on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings of the horizontal base plate; these latches engage with and are secured by limiting blocks. The latches and limiting blocks effectively fix the horizontal base plate in place.
[0012] A further improvement involves a trapezoidal groove between two adjacent horizontal rings on the horizontal base plate; the trapezoidal groove is fitted with an upper decorative block three and a lower decorative block three that are fixedly connected. The upper and lower decorative blocks three serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal.
[0013] Further improvements include an upper decorative block four on the inner ring upper shell, which gradually rises from near the outer ring upper shell towards the triangular plate; and a lower decorative block four on the inner ring lower shell, which gradually rises from near the outer ring lower shell towards the lower end of the triangular plate. These features serve to decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 It is a 3D image of the 3D ball bearing magic disc.
[0015] Figure 2 This is the front view of the 3D ball bearing magic disc.
[0016] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the 3D ball bearing magic disc.
[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a 3D view of the cushioning component. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The preferred embodiment of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc includes a horizontal base plate 1 and three vertical rings 2; the horizontal base plate includes three horizontal rings 3; the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring has a ring of balls 4 of the same color; the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings use six different colored balls to distinguish them; the three vertical rings intersect the three horizontal rings in pairs and share a ball at the intersection; the three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle. The horizontal base plate has latches 31 on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings; the latches engage and fix limit blocks 32. The horizontal base plate has trapezoidal grooves 33 between two adjacent horizontal rings; the trapezoidal grooves engage and fix upper decorative block 34 and lower decorative block 3.
[0021] A buffer assembly made of elastic material is provided between two adjacent horizontal rings; the buffer assembly is used to ensure that the balls in the horizontal and vertical rings can roll smoothly. The buffer assembly includes a mounting base 5 and a buffer element 6; the buffer element has an arc surface 7 that matches the horizontal ring at the corresponding position and an arc surface 8 that matches the vertical ring at the corresponding position; the arc surface 1 and arc surface 2 intersect in a cross shape; the horizontal base plate has a mounting groove 9 that corresponds to the horizontal and vertical rings; the buffer element is installed in the mounting groove and can slide back and forth in the mounting groove; the end of the buffer element away from the balls has a limiting stop 10 to prevent the buffer element from excessively squeezing the balls; the mounting base is fixed on the horizontal base plate; the buffer element and the mounting base are connected by a spring 11; the spring is used to elastically adjust the thrust applied by the buffer element to the balls.
[0022] The horizontal base plate includes an upper cover 12, a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell 13, an outer ring lower shell 1, an inner ring upper shell 14, and an inner ring lower shell 1. The outer ring upper shell 1 is fixedly connected to the upper cover by a snap-fit and slot engagement. The outer ring lower shell 1 is fixedly connected to the lower cover by a snap-fit and slot engagement. The vertical ring includes an outer ring upper shell 2 15, an outer ring lower shell 2 16, and an inner ring lower shell 2 16. The three inner ring upper shells 2 are integrated at the upper cover. The three inner ring lower shells 2 are integrated at the lower cover. The three inner ring upper shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate 17 and then integrated into a single upper connector 18. The three inner ring lower shells 1 and the three outer ring upper shells 2 are connected by a triangular plate 17 and then integrated into a single upper connector 18. The outer ring lower shell 2 is connected to the lower part of the triangular plate to form a whole lower connector; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell 1, the outer ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an outer ring groove 19 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 1 and the inner ring lower shell 1 together form an inner ring groove 20 for accommodating the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an outer ring groove 21 for accommodating the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form an inner ring groove 22 for accommodating the ball.
[0023] The outer ring upper shell 2 includes a first shell upper 23, a second shell upper 24, and a connecting plate 25; the three first shell uppers are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first shell upper has a notch 26 at the top, the width of which is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped into the notch, and the first shell upper and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove 2 upper; the second shell upper is fixed to the upper connector by a snap-fit and a slot, and the connecting plate is fixed to the notch at the same time; the outer ring lower shell 2 includes a first shell lower and a second shell lower; the three first shell lowers are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate lower; the first shell lower forms an outer ring groove 2 lower; the second shell lower is fixed to the lower connector by a snap-fit and a slot; the outer ring groove 2 upper, the upper shell, the lower shell, and the outer ring groove 2 lower together form the outer ring groove 2.
[0024] The outer circumference of the second shell has an upper slot 1 27 and an upper slot 28, with the upper slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper slot 1; the length of the upper slot 1 is greater than the length of the upper slot 2; the upper slot 1 and the upper slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with an upper decorative block 1 29 and an upper decorative block 2 30; the outer circumference of the lower shell has a lower slot 1 and a lower slot 2, with the lower slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower slot 1; the length of the lower slot 1 is greater than the length of the lower slot 2; the lower slot 1 and the lower slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with a lower decorative block 1 and a lower decorative block 2. An upper decorative block 4 35 is provided at one point on the inner ring upper shell, gradually rising from near the outer ring upper shell 1 towards the end near the triangular plate; a lower decorative block 4 is provided at one point on the inner ring lower shell, gradually rising from near the outer ring lower shell 1 towards the end near the lower triangular plate.
[0025] Installation of the 3D Ball Bearing Magic Disc: Secure the upper shell, lower shell, upper connector, lower connector, outer ring upper shell 1, and outer ring lower shell 1 as a single unit using screws. Before securing, pre-install the mounting base, buffer, and spring. After installation, repeatedly press the buffer to test its ability to slide within the mounting base. Insert a ball bearing of the same color into one of the horizontal rings through the notch in the vertical ring. Then, insert the ball bearings of the other two colors into the two horizontal rings in sequence. Next, insert the ball bearings of the three different colors into the three vertical rings. After completion, snap the three second shells onto the upper connector and snap the limiting blocks onto the latches. Finally, fix each decorative piece in its position to complete the assembly of the 3D Ball Bearing Magic Disc.
[0026] The 3D rolling ball puzzle involves randomly rotating the balls to irregularly distribute different colored balls within horizontal and vertical rings. Players rotate the balls to place balls of the same color into the same ring, thus resetting the puzzle. This 3D rolling ball puzzle requires continuous rotation during play, allowing players to observe and strategize to achieve the perfect reset, enhancing the toy's fun while also developing hand-eye coordination and observation skills.
[0027] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but this embodiment is not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of this utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc, characterized in that, It includes a horizontal base plate (1) and three vertical rings (2); the horizontal base plate includes three horizontal rings (3); the centers of the three horizontal rings form an equilateral triangle; each vertical ring and each horizontal ring has a ring of the same color ball (4); the three horizontal rings and the three vertical rings use six different colored balls to distinguish them; the three vertical rings intersect with the three horizontal rings in pairs and share a ball at the intersection; the three vertical rings form an equilateral triangle; there is a buffer assembly made of elastic material between two adjacent horizontal rings; the buffer assembly is used to ensure that the balls in the horizontal rings and vertical rings can roll smoothly.
2. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer assembly includes a mounting base (5) and a buffer element (6); the buffer element has an arc surface 1 (7) that matches the horizontal ring at the corresponding position of the horizontal ring and an arc surface 2 (8) that matches the vertical ring at the corresponding position of the vertical ring; the arc surface 1 and the arc surface 2 are cross-shaped; the horizontal base plate has a mounting groove (9) at the corresponding positions of the horizontal ring and the vertical ring; the buffer element is installed in the mounting groove and can slide back and forth in the mounting groove; the end of the buffer element away from the ball is provided with a limiting stop (10) to prevent the buffer element from excessively squeezing the ball; the mounting base is fixed on the horizontal base plate; the buffer element and the mounting base are provided with springs (11); the springs are used to elastically adjust the thrust applied by the buffer element to the ball.
3. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal base plate includes an upper cover (12), a lower cover, an outer ring upper shell (13), an outer ring lower shell (14), an inner ring upper shell (15), and an inner ring lower shell (16). The outer ring upper shell (15) is fixedly connected to the upper cover by means of a snap fastener and a slot. The outer ring lower shell (16) is fixedly connected to the lower cover by means of a snap fastener and a slot. The vertical ring includes an outer ring upper shell (15), an outer ring lower shell (17), an inner ring upper shell (18), and an inner ring lower shell (19). The three inner ring upper shells (15) are integrated at the upper cover. The three inner ring lower shells (19) are integrated at the lower cover. The three inner ring upper shells (15) and the three outer ring upper shells (18) are connected by a triangular plate (17) and then integrated into an integral upper connector (19). The three inner ring lower shells (19) are integrated into an integral upper connector (19). The lower connector is integrated into a whole after being connected to the three outer ring lower shells by a triangular plate; the upper connector and the lower connector are fixedly connected by fastening screws; the upper shell and the lower shell are fixed between the upper connector and the lower connector; the outer ring upper shell, the outer ring lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 1 (19) to accommodate the ball; the inner ring upper shell and the inner ring lower shell together form the inner ring groove 1 (20) to accommodate the ball; the outer ring upper shell 2, the outer ring lower shell 2, the inner ring upper shell 1, the inner ring lower shell 1, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the outer ring groove 2 (21) to accommodate the ball; the inner ring upper shell 2, the inner ring lower shell 2, the upper shell and the lower shell together form the inner ring groove 2 (22) to accommodate the ball.
4. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer ring upper shell includes a first shell upper (23), a second shell upper (24), and a connecting plate (25); the three first shell uppers are integrally formed with the three inner ring upper shells and the triangular plate; the first shell upper has a notch (26) at the top, the width of the notch is greater than the diameter of the ball; the connecting plate is snapped into the notch, and the first shell upper and the connecting plate form an outer ring groove upper; the second shell upper is fixed to the upper connector by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and the connecting plate is fixed to the notch at the same time; the outer ring lower shell includes a first shell lower and a second shell lower; the three first shell lowers are integrally formed with the three inner ring lower shells and the triangular plate lower; the first shell lower forms an outer ring groove lower; the second shell lower is fixed to the lower connector by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot; the outer ring groove upper, the upper shell, the lower shell and the outer ring groove lower together form the outer ring groove II.
5. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer circumference of the second housing has an upper slot 1 (27) and an upper slot 2 (28), with the upper slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper slot 1; the length of the upper slot 1 is greater than the length of the upper slot 2; the upper slot 1 and the upper slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with an upper decorative block 1 (29) and an upper decorative block 2 (30); the outer circumference of the lower housing has a lower slot 1 and a lower slot 2, with the lower slot 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower slot 1; the length of the lower slot 1 is greater than the length of the lower slot 2; the lower slot 1 and the lower slot 2 are respectively engaged and fixed with a lower decorative block 1 and a lower decorative block 2.
6. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal base plate has latches (31) on the outer circumference of the three horizontal rings; the latches are engaged and fixed with limit blocks (32).
7. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal base plate has a trapezoidal slot (33) between two adjacent horizontal rings; the trapezoidal slot has an upper decorative block three (34) and a lower decorative block three that are fixedly connected by a snap-fit.
8. The three-dimensional ball bearing magic disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, An upper decorative block four (35) is provided at one point on the inner ring upper shell. The upper decorative block four gradually rises from the end near the outer ring upper shell to the end near the triangle plate. A lower decorative block four is provided at one point on the inner ring lower shell. The lower decorative block gradually rises from the end near the outer ring lower shell to the end near the bottom of the triangle plate.