Bird-shaped pinwheel toy
By designing a bird-shaped windmill toy, the friction sound of the guide blades and metal contacts is used to simulate bird calls, solving the problems of insufficient structural innovation and playability of existing windmill toys, and achieving higher entertainment and fun.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG FOREIGN LANGUAGES VOCATIONAL AND TECH UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing windmill toys lack structural innovation and playability.
Design a bird-shaped windmill toy that uses guide blades to drive rotation with wind power, and generates bird calls through friction between the limiting plate and metal contacts to enhance playability, and amplifies the volume with a megaphone.
This enhances the playability and entertainment value of the windmill toy. The friction sound of the guide blades and metal contacts simulates bird calls, increasing the toy's appeal and fun.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of folk toy technology, specifically to a bird-shaped windmill toy. Background Technology
[0002] Windmill toys, as a traditional folk toy, are commonly seen in various festivals and children's games. Most existing windmill toys use paper or plastic blades and rely on wind power to rotate, resulting in relatively simple structures. However, existing windmill toys generally suffer from a lack of structural innovation and insufficient playability. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this application is to address the problems of insufficient structural innovation and playability of existing windmill toys by providing a bird-shaped windmill toy that uses wind power to rotate through guide vanes and simulates bird calls through friction between the limiting plate and metal contacts, thereby improving the playability of the windmill toy.
[0004] The technical solution of this application is as follows:
[0005] A bird-shaped windmill toy includes a main shaft, guide vanes, and a traction rope. The guide vanes are fixed to the tail of the main shaft. The main shaft head is fixedly connected to a limiting plate. A traction connector is sleeved on the main shaft behind the limiting plate. A metal contact is provided on the side of the traction connector near the limiting plate. The metal contact is slidably connected to the limiting plate. One side of the traction connector is connected to the traction rope.
[0006] Preferably, a limiting sleeve is provided on one side of the traction connector, and the limiting sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the main shaft and can rotate around the main shaft.
[0007] Preferably, a loudspeaker is installed on the outer side of the main shaft between the traction connector and the guide vanes. The loudspeaker is a plastic cylindrical structure that can amplify sound and increase volume through reflection, resonance, and directional propagation.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting plate is made of metal, and the surface of the limiting plate that contacts the metal contact point is an uneven, non-smooth plane. Thus, when the guide vanes drive the main shaft to rotate, the main shaft drives the limiting plate to rotate, and the limiting plate rubs against the metal contact point, producing a "squeaking" metallic friction sound, like birdsong, which is very appealing.
[0009] Preferably, the guide vane is an elastic vane.
[0010] Preferably, the guide vanes are provided in two pieces, which are mirror-symmetrically arranged about the main axis. The included angle between the two guide vanes at the connection point is 20° to 45°. The guide vanes are provided with a deflection angle, and the two deflected guide vanes form a guide structure. The two guide vanes cooperate with each other to achieve clockwise or counterclockwise rotation.
[0011] Preferably, a notch is provided on one side of the traction connector, and the traction rope is fixed to the notch. Since this windmill toy is designed to rotate the main shaft under traction or direct wind, the force on the traction connector is concentrated on the traction rope and the windmill toy as a whole. Since the traction rope fixed to the traction connector is easily damaged by high wind speeds, providing a notch on the traction connector increases the strength of the connection between the traction connector and the traction rope, thus improving the toy's durability.
[0012] Preferably, the free end of the traction rope is connected to a hand rod, and multiple traction ropes can be connected side by side to the same hand rod. Multiple products of this application can be tied to the hand rod by hand, and by waving it, multiple products of this application can be moved at the same time to achieve the effect of a flock of birds, adding a festive and joyful atmosphere, which is suitable for use in festival activities such as temple fairs.
[0013] Preferably, the outline edge of the traction connector is provided with reinforcing ribs. The purpose of the reinforcing ribs is to enhance the firmness under stress and improve durability.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are:
[0015] This invention features a reasonable design, convenient and effective use, and low cost, making it suitable for homemade or cultural and creative product applications. The main materials used in this invention can be waste newspaper, kraft paper, iron sheets, or bamboo skewers. For industrial applications, other materials with similar functions, such as plastic products and metal parts, can be used for mass-produced components, resulting in overall low cost. The traction connector and guide vanes of this invention offer DIY craft entertainment, allowing for free coloring. The squeaking sound produced by the friction between the metal contacts and the limiting plate enhances its maneuverability; it can be waved or left to wait for the wind, making it a simple and fun windmill-like toy. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this application.
[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this application.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the spindle portion in Embodiment 2 of this application.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of this application.
[0021] Among them, 1-main shaft, 2-guide vane, 3-traction rope, 4-limiting plate, 5-traction connector, 6-metal contact, 7-limiting cylinder, 8-megaphone, 9-button eye, 10-hand lever, 11-reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] A bird-shaped windmill toy includes a main shaft 1, guide vanes 2, and a traction rope 3. The guide vanes 2 are fixed to the tail of the main shaft 1. A limit plate 4 is fixedly connected to the head of the main shaft 1. A traction connector 5 is sleeved on the main shaft 1 behind the limit plate 4. A metal contact 6 is provided on the side of the traction connector 5 near the limit plate 4. The metal contact 6 is slidably connected to the limit plate 4. One side of the traction connector 5 is connected to the traction rope 3.
[0025] A limiting sleeve 7 is provided on one side of the traction connecting body 5. The limiting sleeve 7 is sleeved on the outside of the main shaft 1 and can rotate around the main shaft 1.
[0026] A loudspeaker 8 is installed on the outside of the main shaft between the traction connector 5 and the guide vane 2.
[0027] The limiting plate 4 is made of metal, and the surface of the limiting plate 4 that contacts the metal contact point 6 is an uneven, non-smooth plane.
[0028] Guide vane 3 is an elastic vane.
[0029] Two guide vanes 3 are provided, and the two guide vanes 3 are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner with the main axis as the central axis. The included angle of the guide vanes at the connection of the two guide vanes 3 is 20° to 45°. The guide vanes 3 are provided with a deflection angle, and the two deflected guide vanes 3 form a guide structure.
[0030] The main shaft is made of bamboo skewers about ten centimeters long. The traction connector and guide vanes are made by gluing two layers of waste newspaper or thick kraft paper together with paste, then painting them, and finally cutting and shaping the paper. The guide vanes are rolled up to rotate under the force of the wind. The metal contacts can be made by cutting scrap iron into small pieces with sharp corners, which are then glued into the traction connector, leaving only the sharp corners exposed. The surface of the limiting plate is an uneven, non-smooth plane; it can be made of slightly rusted scrap iron or a roughened metal plate.
[0031] Paint the surface of waste newspaper / kraft paper in bright colors, cut it into strips about 4 cm wide, fold them in half to make the bird's tail, which will serve as the guide vanes. Paint the surface of waste newspaper / kraft paper in bright colors and cut out the bird's head and body, which will form the traction connector. The guide vanes are made of elastic material, so you can easily fold and adjust them while playing.
[0032] Example 2
[0033] A bird-shaped windmill toy includes a main shaft 1, guide vanes 2, and a traction rope 3. The guide vanes 2 are fixed to the tail of the main shaft 1. A limit plate 4 is fixedly connected to the head of the main shaft 1. A traction connector 5 is sleeved on the main shaft 1 behind the limit plate 4. A metal contact 6 is provided on the side of the traction connector 5 near the limit plate 4. The metal contact 6 is slidably connected to the limit plate 4. One side of the traction connector 5 is connected to the traction rope 3.
[0034] A limiting sleeve 7 is provided on one side of the traction connecting body 5. The limiting sleeve 7 is sleeved on the outside of the main shaft 1 and can rotate around the main shaft 1.
[0035] A loudspeaker 8 is installed on the outside of the main shaft between the traction connector 5 and the guide vane 2.
[0036] The limiting plate 4 is made of metal, and the surface of the limiting plate 4 that contacts the metal contact point 6 is an uneven, non-smooth plane.
[0037] Guide vane 3 is an elastic vane.
[0038] Two guide vanes 3 are provided, and the two guide vanes 3 are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner with the main axis as the central axis. The included angle of the guide vanes at the connection of the two guide vanes 3 is 20° to 45°. The guide vanes 3 are provided with a deflection angle, and the two deflected guide vanes 3 form a guide structure.
[0039] A buttonhole 9 is provided on one side of the traction connector 5, and the traction rope 3 is fixed to the buttonhole 9.
[0040] Example 3
[0041] A bird-shaped windmill toy includes a main shaft 1, guide vanes 2, and a traction rope 3. The guide vanes 2 are fixed to the tail of the main shaft 1. A limit plate 4 is fixedly connected to the head of the main shaft 1. A traction connector 5 is sleeved on the main shaft 1 behind the limit plate 4. A metal contact 6 is provided on the side of the traction connector 5 near the limit plate 4. The metal contact 6 is slidably connected to the limit plate 4. One side of the traction connector 5 is connected to the traction rope 3.
[0042] A limiting sleeve 7 is provided on one side of the traction connecting body 5. The limiting sleeve 7 is sleeved on the outside of the main shaft 1 and can rotate around the main shaft 1.
[0043] A loudspeaker 8 is installed on the outside of the main shaft between the traction connector 5 and the guide vane 2.
[0044] The limiting plate 4 is made of metal, and the surface of the limiting plate 4 that contacts the metal contact point 6 is an uneven, non-smooth plane.
[0045] Guide vane 3 is an elastic vane.
[0046] Two guide vanes 3 are provided, and the two guide vanes 3 are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner with the main axis as the central axis. The included angle of the guide vanes at the connection of the two guide vanes 3 is 20° to 45°. The guide vanes 3 are provided with a deflection angle, and the two deflected guide vanes 3 form a guide structure.
[0047] A buttonhole 9 is provided on one side of the traction connector 5, and the traction rope 3 is fixed to the buttonhole 9.
[0048] The free end of the traction rope 3 is connected to a handle 10, and multiple traction ropes 3 can be connected side by side to the same handle 10.
[0049] The outline edge of the traction connector is provided with reinforcing ribs 11.
Claims
1. A bird-shaped windmill toy, comprising a main shaft, guide vanes, and a traction rope, wherein the guide vanes are fixed to the tail of the main shaft, characterized in that: A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the head of the main shaft. A traction connector is sleeved on the main shaft behind the limiting plate. A metal contact is provided on the side of the traction connector near the limiting plate. The metal contact is slidably connected to the limiting plate. One side of the traction connector is connected to the traction rope.
2. The bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting sleeve is provided on one side of the traction connector. The limiting sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the main shaft and can rotate around the main shaft.
3. The bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A loudspeaker is installed on the outside of the main shaft between the traction connector and the guide vanes.
4. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate is made of metal, and the surface of the limiting plate that contacts the metal contact point is an uneven, non-smooth plane.
5. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide vanes are elastic vanes.
6. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide vane consists of two blades, which are mirror-symmetrically arranged with the main axis as the central axis. The included angle between the two guide vanes at the connection point is 20° to 45°. The guide vanes are provided with a deflection angle, and the two deflected guide vanes form a guide structure.
7. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buttonhole is provided on one side of the traction connector, and the traction rope is fixed to the buttonhole.
8. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The free end of the traction rope is connected to a hand lever, and multiple traction ropes can be connected side by side to the same hand lever.
9. A bird-shaped windmill toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outline edge of the traction connector is provided with reinforcing ribs.