Toy with flapping wings
By designing a wing structure with the tail end lower than the head end, and using airflow and its own weight to drive the wings to flap up and down, the problem of high cost in existing technologies is solved. This achieves up-and-down flapping and back-and-forth rocking without the need for additional power, enhancing the toy's fun.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Wing-flapping toys on the market usually use motors and linkages for driving, which are expensive and lack fun.
Design a wing structure with its tail end lower than its head end, and achieve the flapping of the wings up and down through airflow impact and its own weight, without the need for additional power. The structure uses a pivot and connecting groove to achieve the flapping of the wings up and down and the rocking back and forth, increasing the fun.
This design allows the wings to flap up and down without requiring additional power, reducing costs and increasing the toy's fun and dynamic effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toy device technology, specifically to toys with flapping wings. Background Technology
[0002] To express their individuality, some motorcycle, delivery scooter, and bicycle owners install toys on their vehicles, such as wing-flapping toys. Most wing-flapping toys on the market use motors and linkages for drive, which is relatively expensive and needs improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address at least one of the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0004] This application discloses a toy with flapping wings, including a body and wings. The wings are hinged to both sides of the body and rotate longitudinally relative to the body. The tail end of the wings is lower than its head end in the horizontal direction. During the movement of the body, the airflow impacts the tail end of the wings, causing the wings to flap upwards. Then, under its own weight, the wings flap downwards and return to their original position.
[0005] The design of the wings in this scheme features a tail end lower than the head end, and the wings are hinged to the body. When in use, if the body is fixed to a motorcycle or electric vehicle, the airflow impacts the tail end of the wings as the vehicle moves, thus pushing the wings upward. The wings then fall back to their original position under their own gravity, creating a flapping motion that requires no additional power, making it more fun and reducing costs.
[0006] As for the body part, its configuration can be selected according to the needs, such as rectangular, cylindrical, or similar to a hawthorn candy stick, etc., and there is no limitation on its configuration.
[0007] For the hinge structure between the wing and the body, such as the common pivot hinge type, the hinge is formed by the pivot on the wing and the hinge slot on the body, or the hinge is formed by the pivot on the body and the hinge slot on the wing. Of course, other hinge structures can also be designed to achieve the required function.
[0008] Preferably, the wing portion is provided with a pivot portion, which is hinged to the body portion. The pivot portion can be a common pivot or hinge groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the pivot portion includes a sphere and a column. Columns are provided on opposite sides of the sphere in the extension direction of the wing portion from the head to the tail. A connecting groove is provided on the circumference of the body portion to hinge with the pivot portion. The connecting groove includes an intermediate cavity that is rotatably connected to the sphere and end cavities at both ends of the intermediate cavity for the column to be inserted and rotated. The end cavities are reserved in the longitudinal direction for the column to move up and down. When the wing portion flaps up and down, it simultaneously rocks back and forth around the sphere as the center.
[0010] This design incorporates a pivot structure, with a sphere and a column forming the pivot and pivotally connected to it via a connecting groove. This structure satisfies the up-and-down flapping motion requirements of the wings. The predetermined end cavity size provides space for the column to move up and down, allowing the wings to rock back and forth synchronously during the up-and-down flapping motion, adding to the fun.
[0011] Furthermore, the pivot part is ellipsoidal, and a connecting groove is provided on the circumference of the body part to hinge with the pivot part. The connecting groove includes a middle cavity and end cavities at both ends of the middle cavity. The middle cavity of the connecting groove is rotatably connected to the middle part of the ellipsoid corresponding to the short axis of the pivot part. The end of the ellipsoid corresponding to the long axis of the pivot part is located in the end cavity of the connecting groove and is rotatably engaged. Moreover, the end cavity is reserved with space for the ellipsoid end corresponding to the long axis of the pivot part to move up and down. When the wings flap up and down, they rock back and forth synchronously with the sphere as the center.
[0012] In this design, an ellipsoid is used as the pivot, which also allows the wings to move back and forth synchronously when flapping up and down, making it more interesting.
[0013] Furthermore, a connecting part is provided on the side of the wing body, the connecting part is connected to the pivot part, the pivot part is hinged to the connecting groove provided on the periphery of the body, and the connecting part is located at the groove formed on the side wall of the connecting groove. The angle between the two positions when the wing body moves upward to the end of the stroke and downward to the beginning of the stroke is 10-160°. When the wing body moves upward to the end of the stroke, the connecting part abuts against the upper wall of the groove opening of the connecting groove. When the wing body moves downward to the beginning of the stroke, the connecting part abuts against the lower wall of the groove opening of the connecting groove.
[0014] For the connecting part, common rod-shaped or plate-shaped parts are all acceptable. Regarding the limitation of the flapping angle of the wing, this solution limits the longitudinal dimension of the groove opening. When the connecting part abuts against the upper wall of the groove opening, it reaches the end of the stroke; when the connecting part abuts against the lower wall of the groove opening, it reaches the beginning of the stroke. By limiting the stroke, the wing can be better flapped up and down under the action of airflow.
[0015] Furthermore, the pivot joint on the wing section is hinged to the connecting groove formed on the circumference of the body section. A connecting rod made of elastic material is provided inside the cavity of the body section, and the pivot joints of the two wing sections are connected by this connecting rod. Adding the connecting rod improves the synergy of the flapping of the two wings. The connecting rod can be straight, curved, triangular, etc., depending on the requirements.
[0016] Furthermore, in the length extension direction of the body portion, the tail end of the wing portion is lower than its head end.
[0017] Furthermore, the body part includes an upper part and a lower part, which are combined to form the body part, facilitating the docking of the wing part pivot part with the body part.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] 1. This utility model designs the structure of the toy so that it does not require other mechanical power. The wings can be flapped up and down by airflow, making it more interesting and reducing costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toy in Example 1;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toy in Example 1;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the pivot in Embodiment 1;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the pivot in Embodiment 1;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the starting and ending positions of the wing portion in Embodiment 1;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flapping and back-and-forth rocking structure of the wing section in Example 1;
[0027] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0028] 1. Body; 2. Wings; 3. Pivot; 4. Linkage; 10. Upper body; 11. Lower body; 12. Connecting groove; 20. Head end; 21. Tail end; 22. Connecting part; 30. Sphere; 31. Column; 120. End cavity; 121. Intermediate cavity; a. End of stroke; b. Beginning of stroke. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0030] Example 1
[0031] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the toy with flapping wings in this example includes a body part 1 and wing parts 2. Wing parts 2 are hinged to opposite left and right sides of the body part 1, and the wing parts 2 rotate longitudinally relative to the body part 1. Regarding the body part, in this example... Figure 1 The candied hawthorn skewer configuration shown is used as an example. Of course, other configurations can be selected according to needs, such as... Figure 6 The shape is a rectangular box. The configuration of the wings can also be freely chosen, such as membranous or plate-like. In this example, the tail end 21 of the wing 2 is lower than its head end 20 in the horizontal direction. Figure 2 In the state shown, in the length extension direction of the body part 1 (which coincides with the horizontal direction), the tail end 21 of the wing part 2 is lower than its head end 20, and the height difference between the two in the longitudinal direction is as follows: Figure 2 As shown in Figure H, the specific value of this height difference can be selected according to requirements, such as 1mm, 2mm, 1cm, etc. During use, as the body moves, the oncoming airflow impacts the tail end of the wings, pushing the wings upwards and creating an upward flapping motion. Then, under the influence of the wings' own gravity, the wings move downwards, creating a downward flapping return motion. This cycle repeats, similar to the flapping motion of a bird's wings. (See reference...) Figure 5 .
[0032] For the hinge structure between the wing and the body, such as the common pivot hinge type, the hinge is formed by the upper pivot of the wing and the hinge groove of the body, or the upper pivot of the body and the hinge groove of the wing, etc.
[0033] Preferably, a pivot portion 3 is provided on the wing portion 2, such as a pivot shaft or a hinge groove. The preferred pivot portion is as follows: Figure 3As shown in the configuration, the pivot portion 3 includes a sphere 30 and a column 31. Along the extension direction of the wing portion 2 from its head to its tail (in this example, its length extension direction), columns 31 are formed on opposite sides of the sphere 30. A connecting groove 12, which hinges to the pivot portion 3, is formed on the circumferential surface of the body portion 1. The connecting groove 12 includes an intermediate cavity 121 rotatably connected to the sphere 30 and end cavities 120 located at both ends of the intermediate cavity 121 for the column to be inserted and rotated. The end cavities 120 are longitudinally reserved for the vertical movement of the column 31. Figure 6 As shown, when impacted by airflow, wing part 2 can flap up and down (as indicated by the up and down arrows in the figure), and simultaneously rock back and forth around the sphere (as indicated by the arc arrows in the figure). The movement of the wing part is more similar to that of a bird flapping its wings, making it more interesting.
[0034] Of course, in another embodiment, the pivot joint may also be adopted Figure 4 The configuration shown specifically includes a pivot 3 shaped like an ellipsoid. A connecting groove 12, hinged to the pivot 3, is formed on the circumference of the body 1. This connecting groove also includes a central cavity 121 and end cavities 120 at both ends of the central cavity. The central cavity 121 of the connecting groove 12 is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the ellipsoid corresponding to the short axis of the pivot. The end portion of the ellipsoid corresponding to the long axis of the pivot is located in the end cavity 120 of the connecting groove 12 and rotatably engages with it. Furthermore, the end cavity 120 provides space for the ellipsoidal end corresponding to the long axis of the pivot 3 to move vertically. Similarly, when the wings flap vertically, they simultaneously rock back and forth around the sphere. Figure 6 As shown.
[0035] To improve the coordination of the flapping of the wings on both sides of the body, a connecting rod 4 is added in this example. The connecting rod 4, made of a flexible material, is located inside the cavity of the body 1, and both ends of the connecting rod 4 are connected to the pivots 3 of the two wings 2 respectively. When the wings flap, the pivots rotate, which, under the action of the connecting rod, helps to synchronize the flapping of the other wing. The connecting rod can be a straight rod or a curved extension, etc. Figure 4 , Figure 3 As shown, in this example, link 4 adopts a continuous curve extension type.
[0036] To facilitate the connection between the wing portion and the pivot portion, in this example, a connecting portion 22 is formed on the side of the wing portion 2. The connecting portion 22 can be rod-shaped, plate-shaped, or similar. The connecting portion 22 is connected to the pivot portion 3, such as by fitting, gluing, or hot-melt fixing at the end of the connecting portion.
[0037] The pivot 3 is hinged to the connecting groove 12 formed on the circumference of the body part 1, and the connecting part 22 is located at the groove opening formed on the side wall of the connecting groove 12. Alternatively, the pivot, connecting part, and wing part can be integrally injection molded. To better facilitate wing flapping, the wing travel is limited in this example. For example, the angle between the two positions when the wing part 2 moves longitudinally upward to the end of the travel a and downward to the beginning of the travel b is 10-160°. Figure 5 As shown, the angle between the two positions of the wing is 70°, but other angles can be selected according to requirements. In this example, the vertical travel of the wing is limited by restricting the longitudinal dimension of the connecting groove opening. For example, when the wing moves upward to the end of the travel, the connecting part 22 abuts against the upper wall of the connecting groove 12 opening, and when the wing moves downward to the beginning of the travel, the connecting part 22 abuts against the lower wall of the connecting groove 12 opening.
[0038] To facilitate the installation of the pivot, the body part 1 in this example adopts a split assembly structure, such as including an upper split 10 and a lower split 11. The upper split 10 and the lower split 11 are combined to form the body part. As for the connecting groove, grooves are formed on the corresponding sides of the upper and lower splits. When the upper and lower splits are combined, the two grooves are combined to form the connecting groove 12. As for fixing the upper and lower splits, common fixing methods such as snap-fit fixing, interlocking fixing, bolt fixing, or adhesive or heat fusion fixing are used.
[0039] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within its protection scope.
Claims
1. A toy with flapping wings, characterized in that, It includes a body part (1) and a wing part (2). The wing part (2) is hinged to both sides of the body part (1) and the wing part (2) rotates longitudinally relative to the body part (1). In the horizontal direction, the tail end (21) of the wing part (2) is lower than its head end (20). During the movement of the body part, the airflow impacts the tail end of the wing part, causing the wing part to flap upwards. Then, under its own weight, the wing part flaps downwards and returns to its original position.
2. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wing part (2) is provided with a pivot part (3), which is hinged to the body part.
3. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pivot part (3) includes a sphere (30) and a column (31). Columns (31) are provided on opposite sides of the sphere (30) in the extension direction of the wing part (2) from the head end (20) to the tail end (21). A connecting groove (12) is provided on the circumferential surface of the body part (1) to be hinged to the pivot part. The connecting groove (12) includes an intermediate cavity (121) that is rotatably connected to the sphere (30) and end cavities (120) at both ends of the intermediate cavity for the column to be inserted and rotated. The end cavity is reserved in the longitudinal direction for the column to move up and down. When the wing part flaps up and down, it moves back and forth around the sphere as the center.
4. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pivot part (3) is ellipsoidal. A connecting groove (12) is provided on the circumference of the body part (1) to be hinged to the pivot part. The connecting groove (12) includes a middle cavity (121) and end cavities (120) at both ends of the middle cavity. The middle cavity of the connecting groove is rotatably connected to the middle part of the ellipsoid corresponding to the short axis of the pivot part. The end of the ellipsoid corresponding to the long axis of the pivot part is located in the end cavity of the connecting groove and is rotatably engaged. The end cavity is reserved to allow space for the end of the ellipsoid corresponding to the long axis of the pivot part to move up and down. When the wings flap up and down, they swing back and forth around the sphere.
5. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting part (22) is provided on the side of the main body of the wing part (2). The connecting part (22) is connected to the pivot part (3). The pivot part (3) is hinged to the connecting groove (12) provided on the periphery of the body part, and the connecting part (22) is located at the groove formed on the side wall of the connecting groove. The angle between the two positions when the wing part moves upward to the end of the stroke and downward to the beginning of the stroke is 10-160°. When the wing part moves upward to the end of the stroke, the connecting part abuts against the upper wall of the groove opening of the connecting groove. When the wing part moves downward to the beginning of the stroke, the connecting part abuts against the lower wall of the groove opening of the connecting groove.
6. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pivot (3) on the wing part (2) is hinged to the connecting groove (12) formed on the periphery of the body part. A connecting rod (4) made of elastic material is provided in the cavity of the body part (1), and the pivot (3) of the two wings parts are connected by the connecting rod (4).
7. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: In the length extension direction of the body part (1), the tail end (21) of the wing part (2) is lower than its head end (20).
8. The toy with flapping wings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The body part (1) includes an upper part (10) and a lower part (11), which are combined to form the body part.