An educational toy

Abstract

This application relates to an educational toy, specifically in the field of children's toy technology. The toy includes a fixed frame, a sliding assembly, a ball bearing, a control component, and a receiving component. At least two sliding assemblies are rotatably mounted on the fixed frame, and these assemblies are arranged alternately from top to bottom. The ball bearing is disposed within the sliding assembly. The control component is mounted on the sliding assembly. The receiving component is located below the sliding assembly. This application is simple to install, enhances children's motor skills, and improves sensory coordination. The receiving component allows the ball bearing to be retrieved, preventing it from falling directly from the bottom sliding assembly onto a table or floor. This facilitates ball bearing retrieval, avoids damage to the ball bearing, and prevents difficulties in retrieving the ball bearing due to it falling anywhere, thus solving the problem of lost or misplaced balls in existing educational toys.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of children's toy technology, and in particular to an educational toy. Background Technology

[0002] Educational toys are items specifically designed for children's play, serving as a pillar for children to translate their imagination, thinking, and other psychological processes into behavior. Educational toys can develop motor skills, train perception, stimulate imagination, arouse curiosity, and provide the material conditions for children's physical and mental development.

[0003] Existing educational toys often feature multiple vertically arranged slides, with a ball placed in the top slide. By controlling the rotation of the slide, the ball can be moved from the top slide to the bottom slide, thereby improving children's motor skills.

[0004] However, after the ball rolls down to the bottom groove, children may think the game is over, causing the ball to eventually roll out of the bottom groove and fall to the ground. This can easily lead to the ball being lost and making it inconvenient to continue playing next time.

[0005] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, existing educational toys are prone to the problem of ball bearings falling off and getting lost. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an educational toy that aims to solve the problem that existing educational toys are prone to losing or dropping the balls.

[0007] The educational toy provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An educational toy, comprising:

[0008] Fixture;

[0009] A slide rail assembly, wherein at least two slide rail assemblies are provided, and at least two slide rail assemblies are rotatably mounted on the fixed frame, and at least two slide rail assemblies are staggered from top to bottom on the fixed frame;

[0010] Ball bearings, which are disposed within the slide assembly and are used to roll out from both ends of the slide assembly;

[0011] A control component is disposed on the slide assembly and is used to control the rotation of the slide assembly;

[0012] A receiving element is disposed below the slide assembly and is used to receive balls falling from the slide assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the slide assembly at the bottom is provided with a drop hole, which is located at the rotatable connection between the slide assembly and the fixing frame, and the receiving member is located below the drop hole.

[0014] Optionally, the receiving component has a receiving space, and the receiving component is provided with a receiving hole and a taking hole, both of which are connected to the receiving space. The receiving hole is located at the top of the receiving component, and the taking hole is located at the bottom of the receiving component.

[0015] Optionally, the educational toy includes a picking member disposed on the receiving member, the picking member having a picking groove that communicates with the picking hole.

[0016] Optionally, at least two pick-up components are provided, and the at least two pick-up components are distributed around the circumference of the receiver.

[0017] Optionally, the groove assembly has a straight shape;

[0018] Alternatively, the slide assembly may be a curved arc with a concave center;

[0019] Alternatively, the slide assembly may be a curved arc shape with a central upward convexity.

[0020] Optionally, the control component includes a connecting part and a control part, the control part being disposed on the connecting part, and the connecting part being rotatably configured to be compatible with each of the slide assemblies.

[0021] Optionally, the connecting part and the control part are both located on the same side of the slide assembly.

[0022] Optionally, the connecting part and the control part are disposed on both sides of the slide assembly.

[0023] Optionally, at least two connecting portions are provided, and the at least two connecting portions are provided on both sides of the rotatable connection between the slide assembly and the fixing frame.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have the following advantages:

[0025] Place the ball into the uppermost slide assembly, operate the control unit, and rotate the uppermost slide assembly. The ball will roll out from one end of the uppermost slide assembly and fall into the lower slide assembly due to the tilt of the uppermost slide assembly. Then you can continue to operate the control unit to make the lower slide assembly continue to tilt until the ball rolls into the lowermost slide assembly.

[0026] Finally, the operating control unit rotates the bottommost slide assembly, causing the ball to fall into the receiving unit below, thus completing the ball receiving.

[0027] This application is easy to install and has a wide range of applications. While being fun, it stimulates children's potential, exercises their physical control ability, and improves their sensory coordination.

[0028] The receiving mechanism requires children to control the ball to fall into it, which not only further improves children's physical manipulation ability but also ensures that the ball is eventually retrieved by the receiving mechanism. This prevents the ball from falling directly from the bottom slide component onto the table or the ground, making it easier to receive the ball and avoiding damage to the ball or difficulties in retrieving the ball due to it falling everywhere. It solves the problem of existing educational toys easily causing the ball to fall and get lost. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the educational toy in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame of the educational toy in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the receiving component of the educational toy in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slide assembly of the educational toy in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control component of the educational toy in the embodiments of this application.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 1. Fixing frame; 11. Fixing rod; 12. Support base; 2. Slide assembly; 21. Ball bearing base plate; 211. Drop hole; 22. Partition plate; 221. Rounded corner; 3. Control component; 31. Connecting part; 32. Control part; 4. Receiving component; 41. Receiving hole; 42. Picking hole; 5. Picking component; 51. Picking groove. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] This application discloses an educational toy.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, an educational toy includes a fixed frame 1, a slide assembly 2, balls, a control component 3, and a receiving component 4; at least two slide assemblies 2 are provided, and at least two slide assemblies 2 are rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 1, and the at least two slide assemblies 2 are staggered from top to bottom on the fixed frame 1; the balls are disposed inside the slide assembly 2, and the balls are used to roll out from both ends of the slide assembly 2; the control component 3 is disposed on the slide assembly 2, and the control component 3 is used to control the rotation of the slide assembly 2; the receiving component 4 is disposed below the slide assembly 2, and the receiving component 4 is used to receive the balls that fall from the slide assembly 2.

[0041] Place the ball into the uppermost slide assembly 2, operate the control unit 3, rotate the uppermost slide assembly 2, and the ball will roll out from one end of the uppermost slide assembly 2 and fall into the lower slide assembly 2 due to the tilt of the uppermost slide assembly 2. Then you can continue to operate the control unit 3 to control the lower slide assembly 2 to continue to tilt until the ball rolls into the lowermost slide assembly 2.

[0042] Finally, the operating control unit 3 rotates the bottommost slide assembly 2 to make the ball fall into the receiving unit 4 below, thus completing the receiving of the ball.

[0043] This application is easy to install and has a wide range of applications. While being fun, it stimulates children's potential, exercises their physical control ability, and improves their sensory coordination.

[0044] The receiver 4 is designed so that children can control the ball to fall into it. This not only improves children's physical control but also ensures that the ball is eventually retrieved by the receiver 4. This prevents the ball from falling directly from the bottom slide assembly 2 onto the table or the ground, making it easier to receive the ball and avoiding damage to it or difficulties in retrieving it due to it falling everywhere. This solves the problem of existing educational toys where the ball is easily lost.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fixing frame 1 includes a fixing rod 11 and a support base 12, with one end of the fixing rod 11 mounted on the support base 12.

[0046] To improve the stability of the mounting bracket 1, the support base 12 is a circular base, and the fixing rod 11 is located at the center of the support base 12.

[0047] At least two sliding groove assemblies 2 are rotatably mounted on the fixed rod 11 from top to bottom, and the receiving part 4 is also mounted on the fixed rod 11.

[0048] It should be noted that at least two slide rail assemblies 2 are arranged alternately from top to bottom and left to right on the fixed rod 11.

[0049] The staggered arrangement of at least two slide components 2 not only reduces space occupancy but also improves the stability of the educational toy. Furthermore, when children operate the educational toy, they need to make the ball roll left and right on multiple slide components 2, rather than just rolling in one direction, which improves the playability and operability of the educational toy, further stimulates children's potential, and exercises their physical manipulation ability.

[0050] Furthermore, the fixing rod 11 and the support base 12 are detachably connected.

[0051] In actual use, the support base 12 can be removed from the fixing rod 11, and the side of the fixing rod 11 away from the slide rail assembly 2 can be glued to the door or wall for use and play, saving space and improving space utilization.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the chute assembly 2 includes a ball bearing base plate 21 and a partition plate 22. There are two partition plates 22, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the ball bearing base plate 21.

[0053] One of the partitions 22 is rotatably mounted on the fixed rod 11, and the other partition 22 is equipped with a control element 3.

[0054] The ball base plate 21 and the two partitions 22 form a chute that can accommodate the rolling of the ball. When the ball is placed on the ball base plate 21, the ball can slide out from both sides of the ball base plate 21 to fall into the chute assembly 2 or the receiving member 4 below.

[0055] The partition 22 can restrict the rolling direction of the balls, so that the balls can only roll out from both ends of the rolling base plate, preventing the balls from rolling out from both sides of the rolling base plate.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the slide assembly 2 has a straight shape; or, the slide assembly 2 has a curved arc shape with a concave center; or, the slide assembly 2 has a curved arc shape with a convex center.

[0057] Specifically, the ball bearing base plate 21 has a straight shape, a curved arc with a concave center, or a curved arc with a convex center, wherein the shape of the partition plate 22 changes along with the shape of the ball bearing base plate 21.

[0058] The three different shapes of the slide assembly 2 correspond to three different levels of difficulty in the puzzle toy. The shape of the slide assembly 2 changes from a concave curved arc in the middle to a straight line and then to a convex curved arc in the middle, with the difficulty increasing in that order.

[0059] The educational toy changes its difficulty by altering the shape of the slide component 2. Children can choose different levels of difficulty to play with based on their abilities. The difficulty can also be gradually increased as children's motor skills and sensory coordination improve, thus enhancing the toy's relevance and playability. This can further stimulate children's potential and improve their motor skills and sensory coordination.

[0060] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the slide assembly 2 at the bottom is provided with a drop hole 211. The drop hole 211 is located at the rotatable connection between the slide assembly 2 and the fixed frame 1, and the receiving part 4 is located below the drop hole 211.

[0061] Specifically, the drop hole 211 is set on the ball bearing base plate 21 of the bottommost slide assembly 2.

[0062] The diameter of the drop hole 211 is greater than or equal to the maximum diameter of the ball's cross-section. When the ball falls onto the bottom slide assembly 2, the operating control unit 3 rotates the bottom slide assembly 2, causing the bottom slide assembly 2 to tilt, so that the ball rolls from one end of the slide assembly 2 toward the drop hole 211. Finally, the ball falls from the drop hole 211 and is received by the receiving unit 4 below.

[0063] The drop hole 211 ensures that the ball falls stably to the receiving part 4 below. At the same time, it requires children to carefully operate the ball to roll it into the drop hole 211, which can further test and improve children's physical control ability and sensory coordination ability.

[0064] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a receiving space is formed inside the receiving component 4. The receiving component 4 is provided with a receiving hole 41 and a taking hole 42. Both the receiving hole 41 and the taking hole 42 are connected to the receiving space. The receiving hole 41 is located at the top of the receiving component 4, and the taking hole 42 is located at the bottom of the receiving component 4.

[0065] Specifically, the accommodating space is a vertical channel, with the receiving hole 41 and the retrieval hole 42 located at the upper and lower ends of the accommodating space, respectively.

[0066] The receiving hole 41 is positioned directly opposite the drop hole 211, so that the ball falling from the drop hole 211 can be received by the receiving hole. The ball passes through the receiving space and finally rolls out from the retrieval hole 42, which allows the ball to be retrieved conveniently and stably.

[0067] Furthermore, the inner wall of the receiving hole 41 is hourglass-shaped, and the opening size of the receiving hole 41 gradually decreases from the end away from the receiving space to the end closer to the receiving space. It should be noted that even the smallest opening of the receiving hole 41 can ensure that the ball passes through smoothly.

[0068] The hourglass-shaped design of the receiving hole 41 not only increases the reliability of the ball entering the receiving hole 41 smoothly, but also guides the ball to fall smoothly into the receiving space.

[0069] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the educational toy includes a take-up component 5, which is disposed on the receiving component 4. The take-up component 5 is provided with a take-up groove 51, which is connected to the take-up hole 42.

[0070] Specifically, the take-up component 5 is located at the end of the receiver 4 where the take-up hole 42 is provided.

[0071] The retrieval slot 51 is provided on the top surface of the retrieval component 5, and one end of the retrieval slot 51 is connected to the retrieval hole 42.

[0072] After the ball falls from the retrieval hole 42, it will roll into the retrieval groove 51. Due to the obstruction of the groove wall of the retrieval groove 51, the ball can be prevented from rolling to the outside, effectively preventing the ball from falling and being lost and making it easy to retrieve.

[0073] Furthermore, at least two picking components 5 are provided, and each of the at least two picking components 5 is provided at one end of the receiving component 4 where the picking hole 42 is provided. The at least two picking components 5 are distributed around the circumference of the receiving component 4, and the picking groove 51 on each picking component 5 is connected to the picking hole 42.

[0074] Multiple grabbers 5 are arranged in a circular pattern, providing more grabber slots 51 to hold the balls. This makes it convenient to collect the balls even when playing with multiple balls at once using the educational toy.

[0075] In this embodiment, there are two picking components 5, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the receiving component 4.

[0076] Since some people prefer to use their right hand to pick up the ball and others prefer to use their left hand, the two picking pieces 5 are positioned opposite each other, allowing the ball to roll into either the left or right picking slot 51. This accommodates different user groups, improves the adaptability of the educational toy, and enhances the user's play experience.

[0077] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the control component 3 includes a connecting part 31 and a control part 32. The control part 32 is disposed on the connecting part 31, and the connecting part 31 is rotatably configured with respect to each slide assembly 2.

[0078] Specifically, the connecting part 31 is a connecting rod, which is arranged parallel to the fixed rod 11, and the connecting part 31 is rotatably connected to each partition 22.

[0079] The control unit 32 is provided on the connecting part 31.

[0080] Children can operate the control unit 32 to move it up and down. Since the connecting part 31 is rotatably connected to each partition 22, the connecting part 31 can drive all the slide assemblies 2 to rotate and tilt synchronously to the same side under the drive of the control unit 32. The rotation center of each slide assembly 2 is its rotational connection point with the fixed rod 11.

[0081] This allows the ball to be controlled to roll within each slide assembly 2 and to roll from one slide assembly 2 to the next slide assembly 2 until it falls from the drop hole 211 of the bottom slide assembly 2 to the receiving member 4.

[0082] Children need to simultaneously control all the slide components 2 to tilt and rotate, and ensure that the ball rolls stably from one slide component 2 to the next. This exercise effectively develops children's physical manipulation and sensory coordination abilities, providing fun while also stimulating their potential.

[0083] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in one implementation of this application embodiment, the connecting part 31 and the control part 32 are both disposed on the same side of the slide assembly 2.

[0084] Specifically, one side of the connecting part 31 is rotatably connected to each partition 22, and the control part 32 is located on the other side of the connecting part 31.

[0085] The connection part 31 is directly connected to the control part 32, which can simplify the assembly process of the educational toy and facilitate the assembly and installation of the educational toy.

[0086] In another implementation of this application, the connecting part 31 and the control part 32 are disposed on both sides of the slide assembly 2.

[0087] Specifically, the connecting part 31 is rotatably disposed on the outer surface of one of the partitions 22 of the slide assembly 2, and the control part 32 is disposed on the outer surface of the other partition 22 of the slide assembly 2. The control part 32 can pass through the two partitions 22 in sequence and connect to the connecting part 31, or it can be directly disposed on the corresponding partition 22.

[0088] The connecting part 31 and the control part 32 are respectively provided on both sides of the slide assembly 2. When a child uses the control part 32 to operate the slide, the movement of the ball in the slide can be observed more clearly because there is no obstruction from the connecting part 31.

[0089] At the same time, since there is no obstruction from the connecting part 31, the front of the educational toy (the front side, i.e. the side of the slide assembly 2 where the control part 32 is located) looks more concise.

[0090] It should be noted that, since educational toys can attach the fixing rod 11 to the wall or door to prevent affecting the rotation of the connecting part 31, the thickness of the fixing rod 11 is greater than the thickness of the connecting part 31.

[0091] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, at least two connecting parts 31 are provided, and at least two connecting parts 31 are provided on both sides of the rotatable connection between the slide assembly 2 and the fixing frame 1.

[0092] Specifically, there are two connecting parts 31. The two connecting parts 31 are respectively located on both sides of the rotatable connection between the slide assembly 2 and the fixed frame 1. Each connecting part 31 has a corresponding control part 32 to control the rotation of the connecting part 31.

[0093] A connecting part 31 is provided on each side of the rotatable connection between the slide assembly 2 and the fixed frame 1, so that children can hold a control part 32 with each hand to control the rotation of the corresponding connecting part 31. Compared with controlling the rotation of a connecting part 31 with only one hand, it is more convenient to operate and improves the stability of the ball rolling in the slide assembly 2.

[0094] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the two ends of the slide assembly 2 are provided with rounded corners 221.

[0095] Specifically, the length of the two partitions 22 of each slide assembly 2 is greater than or equal to the length of the corresponding ball bearing base plate 21. The ball bearing base plate 21 does not extend from the sides of the partitions 22. Both ends of the two partitions 22 of each slide assembly 2 are provided with rounded corners 221.

[0096] Since the main target audience of this educational toy is children, rounded corners 221 are provided at both ends of the two partitions 22 to prevent children from being scratched by the sharp corners at both ends of the partitions 22 while operating the educational toy.

[0097] In summary, an educational toy includes a fixed frame 1, a slide assembly 2, balls, a control component 3, and a receiving component 4; at least two slide assemblies 2 are provided, and at least two slide assemblies 2 are rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 1, and the at least two slide assemblies 2 are staggered from top to bottom on the fixed frame 1; the balls are disposed inside the slide assembly 2, and the balls are used to roll out from both ends of the slide assembly 2; the control component 3 is disposed on the slide assembly 2, and the control component 3 is used to control the rotation of the slide assembly 2; the receiving component 4 is disposed below the slide assembly 2, and the receiving component 4 is used to receive the balls that fall from the slide assembly 2.

[0098] Place the ball into the uppermost slide assembly 2, operate the control unit 3, rotate the uppermost slide assembly 2, and the ball will roll out from one end of the uppermost slide assembly 2 and fall into the lower slide assembly 2 due to the tilt of the uppermost slide assembly 2. Then you can continue to operate the control unit 3 to control the lower slide assembly 2 to continue to tilt until the ball rolls into the lowermost slide assembly 2.

[0099] Finally, the operating control unit 3 rotates the bottommost slide assembly 2 to make the ball fall into the receiving unit 4 below, thus completing the receiving of the ball.

[0100] This application is easy to install and has a wide range of applications. While being fun, it stimulates children's potential, exercises their physical control ability, and improves their sensory coordination.

[0101] The receiver 4 is designed so that children can control the ball to fall into it. This not only improves children's physical control but also ensures that the ball is eventually retrieved by the receiver 4. This prevents the ball from falling directly from the bottom slide assembly 2 onto the table or the ground, making it easier to receive the ball and avoiding damage to it or difficulties in retrieving it due to it falling everywhere. This solves the problem of existing educational toys where the ball is easily lost.

[0102] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0103] It should be noted that this utility model uses an educational toy as an example to introduce the specific structure and working principle of the utility model, but the application of this utility model is not limited to an educational toy, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar products.

[0104] It should be understood that this invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0105] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An educational toy, characterized in that, include: Fixture; A slide rail assembly, wherein at least two slide rail assemblies are provided, and at least two slide rail assemblies are rotatably mounted on the fixed frame, and at least two slide rail assemblies are staggered from top to bottom on the fixed frame; Ball bearings, which are disposed within the slide assembly and are used to roll out from both ends of the slide assembly; A control component is disposed on the slide assembly and is used to control the rotation of the slide assembly; A receiving element is disposed below the slide assembly and is used to receive balls falling from the slide assembly.

2. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide assembly at the bottom is provided with a drop hole, which is located at the rotatable connection between the slide assembly and the fixing frame, and the receiving component is located below the drop hole.

3. The educational toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving component has a receiving space, and the receiving component is provided with a receiving hole and a taking hole. Both the receiving hole and the taking hole are connected to the receiving space. The receiving hole is located at the top of the receiving component, and the taking hole is located at the bottom of the receiving component.

4. The educational toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The educational toy includes a take-up component, which is disposed on the receiving component. The take-up component has a take-up groove, which communicates with the take-up hole.

5. The educational toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The taking-up component is provided in at least two parts, and the at least two taking-up components are distributed around the circumference of the receiving component.

6. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide rail assembly is linear in shape; Alternatively, the slide assembly may be a curved arc with a concave center; Alternatively, the slide assembly may be a curved arc shape with a central upward convexity.

7. The educational toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control component includes a connecting part and a control part, the control part being disposed on the connecting part, and the connecting part being rotatably configured to accommodate each of the slide rail assemblies.

8. The educational toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting part and the control part are both located on the same side of the slide assembly.

9. An educational toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting part and the control part are located on both sides of the slide assembly.

10. An educational toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided in at least two parts, and the at least two connecting parts are provided on both sides of the rotatable connection between the slide assembly and the fixing frame.

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