Gear building block toy

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of building blocks, and particularly relates to a gear building block toy, which comprises: a base, a plurality of groups of different types of split pieces can be inserted into the base; a first gear, which is rotationally connected to the split pieces, and two groups of first gears connected to adjacent two groups of split pieces are engaged after the split pieces are inserted; a swing piece, which is arranged on one or more groups of split pieces, a transmission structure arranged on the split pieces can drive the swing piece to swing; a power assembly, which is arranged in the base, the power assembly comprises an electric drive structure, a hand-cranking structure and a switching structure, when the switching structure is actuated, the electric drive structure and the hand-cranking structure can be combined or separated, the playability is improved, and the participation of children is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building block toy technology, specifically a gear building block toy. Background Technology

[0002] Gear building block toys are a common type of educational toy for children. They generally consist of multiple gears, shafts, bases, and other components. Children can insert gears into shafts or bases and achieve rotation and transmission functions by meshing the gears, thus making them highly playable.

[0003] However, most existing gear-building block toys rely on electric drive to rotate the gears. While children can observe the movement of the gears independently of the toy using this method, it results in a lower level of child participation. Furthermore, when the battery in the toy runs out of power, it needs to be recharged, at which point the toy cannot be used again, creating a certain downtime. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gear-shaped building block toy to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gear-shaped building block toy, comprising: a base on which multiple sets of different types of assembly parts can be inserted; a first gear rotatably connected to the assembly parts, wherein after two adjacent sets of assembly parts are inserted, the two sets of first gears connected thereto mesh; a swinging member disposed on one or more sets of assembly parts, wherein a transmission structure disposed on the assembly parts can drive the swinging member to swing; and a power component disposed within the base for driving the first gear to rotate, wherein the power component includes an electric drive structure, a hand crank structure, and a switching structure, wherein when the switching structure is activated, the electric drive structure can be engaged or disengaged from the hand crank structure.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the assembly component has a circular structure, and the side of the assembly component is provided with at least one set of insertion slots and insertion components, and the insertion components on two adjacent sets of the assembly components are adapted to the insertion slots; the upper part of the base is also provided with multiple sets of insertion slots.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transmission structure includes a rotating component rotatably mounted on the assembled component, and an eccentric shaft is fixedly mounted on the rotating component; the swing component is rotatably mounted on the assembled component, and a hysteresis groove is provided at the end of the swing component away from its rotation center, the hysteresis groove being slidably adapted to the eccentric shaft; the transmission structure also includes a gear engagement assembly connecting the rotating component and the first gear, the gear engagement assembly being able to drive the rotating component to rotate when the first gear rotates.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the meshing kit includes an internal gear ring disposed in the first gear and a second gear coaxially and fixedly connected to the rotating component, the second gear meshing with the internal gear ring.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the electric drive structure includes a motor fixedly mounted on the base, a worm gear connected to the output shaft of the motor, the worm gear meshing with a worm wheel rotatably mounted on the base, a third gear coaxially fixed on the worm wheel, and the third gear connected to the hand-cranked structure through a transmission gear set.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transmission gear set includes a fourth gear meshing with the third gear, and the fourth gear is connected to a seventh gear rotatably mounted on the base via a fifth gear and a sixth gear rotatably mounted on the base; the fourth gear is connected to the switching structure.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the switching structure includes a switching component that is slidably mounted on the base, the switching component being rotatably connected to the fourth gear, and when the switching component moves laterally, it can drive the fourth gear to separate from the third gear and the fifth gear.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the hand-cranked structure includes an eighth gear fixedly installed on the base, the eighth gear having a crank handle, and the eighth gear meshing with a ninth gear installed on the base; the seventh gear meshing with the ninth gear; and the ninth gear meshing with a first gear on a splicing component inserted into the base.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting up a power component, the toy has two driving modes. When driven by the electric drive structure, children can independently appreciate the smooth and vivid movements of the toy as it operates autonomously. When driven by the hand crank structure, children can operate the handle themselves, controlling the toy's movement process with their own rhythm and strength, deeply immersing themselves in the toy's operation, greatly enhancing children's sense of participation and interactive experience, and allowing them to gain more fun and a sense of accomplishment during play. This dual-drive mode design not only enriches the toy's play methods but also fully caters to the different operating preferences of children. Whether they prefer passive observation or active participation, they can obtain a unique entertainment experience, effectively improving the toy's versatility and fun. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0015] Figure 2This is a structural schematic diagram from another angle of one embodiment of the gear-building block toy;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly components in one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0017] Figure 4 An exploded view of the transmission structure in one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0018] Figure 5 An exploded view of the transmission structure from another angle in one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0019] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the seventh, eighth, and ninth gears in one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0020] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base in one embodiment of a gear-building block toy;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the electric drive structure and the switching structure in one embodiment of a gear-shaped building block toy.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Assembling component; 201. Insertion slot; 202. Insertion component; 3. First gear; 4. Internal gear; 5. Second gear; 6. Rotating component; 7. Eccentric shaft; 8. Swinging component; 801. Hysteresis groove; 9. Motor; 10. Worm; 11. Worm wheel; 12. Third gear; 13. Fourth gear; 14. Fifth gear; 15. Sixth gear; 16. Seventh gear; 17. Eighth gear; 18. Handle; 19. Switching component; 20. Ninth gear. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Furthermore, the elements in this invention are referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, which may be directly on the other element or may also include an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or may also include an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-8 In this embodiment of the utility model, a gear building block toy includes: a base 1, a first gear 3, a swinging component 8, and a power component.

[0026] Multiple sets of different types of splicing components 2 can be inserted into the base 1. Specifically, the splicing component 2 has a circular structure, and the side of the splicing component 2 is provided with at least one set of insertion grooves 201 and insertion components 202. The insertion components 202 on two adjacent sets of splicing components 2 are adapted to the insertion grooves 201, and the upper part of the base 1 is also provided with multiple sets of insertion grooves 201. The first gear 3 is rotatably connected to the splicing component 2. After two adjacent sets of splicing components 2 are inserted, the two sets of first gears 3 connected to them mesh.

[0027] When starting the assembly journey, first pick up a set of assembly pieces 2 and accurately align the insert 202 on the assembly piece 2 with the corresponding insert slot 201 on the base 1 to achieve a stable connection between the assembly piece 2 and the base 1. Then, based on their own imagination and creative ideas, children can pick up another set of assembly pieces 2 and carefully assemble it with the assembly pieces 2 already connected to the base 1. Repeat this process until the final unique pattern that the child envisions is presented. This free and flexible assembly method greatly stimulates children's creativity and hands-on ability, making the assembly process full of fun and surprises, thus significantly improving the playability and fun of this assembly toy.

[0028] More notably, when the assembly process is successfully completed, the first gears 3 on the two adjacent sets of assembly parts 2 can be in a meshing state. At the same time, the first gears 3 on the assembly parts 2 connected to the base 1 are reliably connected to the power component. When the power component is started and begins to work, it will drive the first gear 3 connected to it to rotate. As this first gear 3 rotates, the other first gears 3 that are adjacent and in a meshing state can rotate synchronously through the smooth transmission of power, so that all parts of the toy work together to show dynamic visual effects and sensory experience. This creates an immersive, vibrant and fun play atmosphere for children, making the assembly toy not only have static viewing value, but also dynamic interactive fun, further enhancing its competitiveness and attractiveness in the toy market, and bringing children a comprehensive entertainment experience and wonderful play memories.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 4-5The swinging member 8 is disposed on one or more sets of assembled members 2, and the transmission structure disposed on the assembled members 2 can drive the swinging member 8 to swing; the transmission structure includes a rotating member 6 rotatably mounted on the assembled members 2, and an eccentric shaft 7 is fixedly mounted on the rotating member 6; the swinging member 8 is rotatably mounted on the assembled members 2, and a hysteresis groove 801 is provided at the end of the swinging member 8 away from its rotation center, and the hysteresis groove 801 is slidably adapted to the eccentric shaft 7; the transmission structure also includes a gear engagement kit connecting the rotating member 6 and the first gear 3, and the gear engagement kit can drive the rotating member 6 to rotate when the first gear 3 rotates, the gear engagement kit includes an internal gear ring 4 disposed in the first gear 3 and a second gear 5 coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating member 6, and the second gear 5 meshes with the internal gear ring 4.

[0030] When the first gear 3 rotates, the internal gear ring 4 inside it will also rotate synchronously. During this process, the second gear 5 is in a meshing state with the internal gear ring 4, causing the second gear 5 to rotate as well, thereby driving the rotating part 6 to rotate. At this time, the eccentric shaft 7 on the rotating part 6 can make circular motion, and in the process of cooperating with the hysteresis groove 801, it can make the swinging part 8 swing back and forth along its rotation center. That is, during the rotation of the first gear 3, the swinging part 8 has a back and forth swinging motion posture. This motion posture further enhances the child's dynamic senses and further improves the playability of the toy.

[0031] It should be noted that the aforementioned swinging component 8 can be various simulated objects, such as plant leaves and petals, and adding color can enhance the visual appeal when swinging.

[0032] From a visual perspective, the reciprocating swing of the pendulum 8, in conjunction with the rotation and transmission movements of other components, creates a rich and dynamic visual experience, greatly enhancing the toy's fun and visual appeal. When playing with the toy, children can not only appreciate the intricate workings of the various parts but also witness the unique dynamic spectacle created by the pendulum 8, thus stimulating their curiosity and desire to explore, immersing them in the play. Simultaneously, this dynamic effect effectively attracts children's attention, helping to cultivate their observation and concentration skills, making the toy both entertaining and educational.

[0033] Please see Figures 7-8The power assembly is disposed within the base 1 to drive the first gear 3 to rotate. The power assembly includes an electric drive structure, a hand-cranked structure, and a switching structure. When the switching structure is activated, it can engage or disengage the electric drive structure from the hand-cranked structure. The electric drive structure includes a motor 9 fixedly mounted on the base 1. A worm gear 10 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 9. The worm gear 10 meshes with a worm wheel 11 rotatably mounted on the base 1. A third gear 12 is coaxially fixed on the worm wheel 11. The third gear 12 is connected to the hand-cranked structure via a transmission gear set. The transmission gear set includes a fourth gear 13 meshing with the third gear 12. The fourth gear 13 is connected to a seventh gear 16 rotatably mounted on the base 1 via a fifth gear 14 and a sixth gear 15 rotatably mounted on the base 1. The fourth gear 13 is connected to the switching structure.

[0034] In this embodiment, the rotation of the first gear 3 can be driven by either an electric drive or a hand-cranked mechanism. When driven by the electric drive, children can independently and fully appreciate the smooth and vivid movements of the toy as it operates autonomously. When driven by the hand-cranked mechanism, children can manually operate the handle, controlling the toy's movements with their own rhythm and force, deeply immersing themselves in the toy's operation and greatly enhancing their sense of participation and interaction, allowing them to gain more fun and a sense of accomplishment during play. This dual-drive design not only enriches the toy's play options but also fully caters to the different operational preferences of children. Whether they prefer passive observation or active participation, they can all obtain a unique entertainment experience, effectively improving the toy's versatility and fun.

[0035] Specifically, in the electric drive structure mode, the motor 9 works and drives the worm 10 connected to its output shaft to rotate. At this time, the worm 10 can cooperate with the worm wheel 11 to drive the worm wheel 11 to rotate. At the same time, the worm wheel 11 drives the seventh gear 16 to rotate through the third gear 12, the fourth gear 13, the fifth gear 14, and the sixth gear 15, thereby causing the ninth gear 20 and the first gear 3 to rotate, so as to make the first gear 3 rotate actively.

[0036] Among them, the fourth gear 13 and the sixth gear 15 are double-layer gear structures, that is, they are composed of a set of large gears and a set of small gears set on the same axis, thereby achieving better power transmission and reducing output torque and the load on motor 9.

[0037] It should also be noted that when the third gear 12 and the fourth gear 13 are meshing, the line connecting their rotation axes is perpendicular to the horizontal projection plane. This ensures that when the switching structure drives the fourth gear 13 to move laterally, the third gear 12 will not interfere with its movement.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 6-8The switching structure includes a switching component 19 slidably mounted on the base 1. The switching component 19 is rotatably connected to the fourth gear 13. When the switching component 19 moves laterally, it can drive the fourth gear 13 to separate from the third gear 12 and the fifth gear 14. The hand-cranked structure includes an eighth gear 17 fixedly mounted on the base 1. The eighth gear 17 is provided with a crank handle 18, and the eighth gear 17 meshes with a ninth gear 20 provided on the base 1. The seventh gear 16 meshes with the ninth gear 20. The ninth gear 20 meshes with the first gear 3 on the splicing component 2 inserted into the base 1.

[0039] When a child wants to control the toy's movements, they can push the switch 19 to move. At this time, the switch 19 can cause the fourth gear 13 to separate from the third gear 12, thus cutting off the power transmission between the third gear 12 and the fourth gear 13. In this case, the child can only drive the toy to move by shaking the rocker handle 18.

[0040] Specifically, a contact switch (not shown in the figure) is also provided on one side of the travel end of the switching element 19. When the switching element 19 drives the fourth gear 13 to separate from the third gear 12 and move to the end of the travel, the contact switch can be triggered, so that the motor 9 can be de-energized, thereby preventing the motor 9 from continuing to rotate and causing the toy's power consumption when the fourth gear 13 and the third gear 12 are separated.

[0041] Furthermore, when the third gear 12 rotates, the direction of movement of its lower side should be opposite to the direction of movement of the switching member 19, so that when the third gear 12 rotates, it has a tendency to be pushed away from the direction of movement of the switching member 19, so that the fourth gear 13 can mesh better with the third gear 12 and the fifth gear 14, ensuring stable power transmission.

[0042] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0043] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A gear-shaped building block toy, characterized in that, include: The base (1) can be fitted with multiple sets of different types of splicing parts (2); the first gear (3) is rotatably connected to the splicing parts (2), and after two adjacent sets of splicing parts (2) are fitted together, the two sets of first gears (3) connected to them mesh; the swinging part (8) is set on one or more sets of splicing parts (2), and the transmission structure set on the splicing parts (2) can drive the swinging part (8) to swing; the power component is set in the base (1) to drive the first gear (3) to rotate, and the power component includes an electric drive structure, a hand crank structure and a switching structure. When the switching structure is activated, it can make the electric drive structure and the hand crank structure combine or separate.

2. The gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly (2) has a circular structure, and the side of the assembly (2) is provided with at least one set of insertion slots (201) and insertion parts (202). The insertion parts (202) on two adjacent sets of the assembly (2) are adapted to the insertion slots (201); the upper part of the base (1) is also provided with multiple sets of insertion slots (201).

3. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission structure includes a rotating component (6) rotatably mounted on the assembly (2), and an eccentric shaft (7) fixedly mounted on the rotating component (6); the swing component (8) is rotatably mounted on the assembly (2), and a hysteresis groove (801) is provided at one end of the swing component (8) away from its rotation center, and the hysteresis groove (801) is slidably adapted to the eccentric shaft (7); the transmission structure also includes a gear engagement kit connecting the rotating component (6) and the first gear (3), and the gear engagement kit can drive the rotating component (6) to rotate when the first gear (3) rotates.

4. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The meshing kit includes an internal gear ring (4) disposed in the first gear (3) and a second gear (5) coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating member (6), the second gear (5) meshing with the internal gear ring (4).

5. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric drive structure includes a motor (9) fixedly mounted on the base (1), a worm (10) connected to the output shaft of the motor (9), the worm (10) meshing with a worm wheel (11) rotatably mounted on the base (1), a third gear (12) coaxially fixed on the worm wheel (11), and the third gear (12) connected to the hand crank structure through a transmission gear set.

6. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission gear set includes a fourth gear (13) meshing with the third gear (12), and the fourth gear (13) is connected to a seventh gear (16) rotatably mounted on the base (1) via a fifth gear (14) and a sixth gear (15) rotatably mounted on the base (1); the fourth gear (13) is connected to the switching structure.

7. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The switching structure includes a switching component (19) that is slidably mounted on the base (1). The switching component (19) is rotatably connected to the fourth gear (13). When the switching component (19) moves laterally, it can drive the fourth gear (13) to separate from the third gear (12) and the fifth gear (14).

8. A gear-shaped building block toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hand-cranked structure includes an eighth gear (17) fixedly mounted on the base (1), a crank handle (18) provided on the eighth gear (17), and the eighth gear (17) meshes with a ninth gear (20) provided on the base (1); the seventh gear (16) meshes with the ninth gear (20); and the ninth gear (20) meshes with a first gear (3) on the assembly (2) inserted into the base (1).

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