Hand power water vortex teaching and playing device for children

By using a hand-cranked water pump and a multi-functional water feature design, the environmental friendliness, interactivity, and educational value of children's water play equipment have been addressed. This approach combines environmental protection and energy conservation with science education, enhancing children's hands-on skills and interest in scientific exploration.

CN224501383UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14HANGZHOU FEI ACTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANGZHOU FEI ACTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing children's water play equipment relies on external power sources, lacks environmental friendliness, interactivity, and educational value, and has a complex structure and monotonous entertainment format, making it difficult to stimulate children's interest in scientific exploration.

Method used

The water pump is powered by a hand-cranked generator, which drives the pump to create a vortex. Combined with a transparent pool and a multi-functional water feature design, the vortex formation process is showcased, increasing interactivity and educational value.

Benefits of technology

It achieves environmental protection and energy saving, enhances children's hands-on ability and environmental awareness, demonstrates the principles of fluid mechanics through a transparent pool, provides multi-level water feature effects, stimulates interest in scientific exploration, and its structural design facilitates assembly and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to children's teaching and playing field discloses a hand power water vortex children's teaching and playing device, include: water vortex box, fixed bolster, water whirlpool pool, hand -operated generator and water pump, water vortex box inside is equipped with the water source that can circulate, fixed bolster fixed mounting in water vortex box, hand -operated generator installs in fixed bolster side, is connected with water pump, water whirlpool pool fixed mounting is in fixed bolster top, bottom is equipped with through -hole, and is transparent material, fixed bolster has the rain curtain board on, water pump is located in water vortex box, hand -operated generator passes through hand -operated generator, drives water pump work, will send the water in water vortex box to water vortex water pool in, forms eddy current in water vortex water pool, and the water in water vortex water pool flows downward through the through -hole of water vortex water pool bottom, gathers in rain curtain board place and falls and forms rain curtain. The utility model drives water pump through hand -operated generator, is environmental protection and interesting again, is suitable for children's entertainment and popular science education.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of children's educational toys, and in particular relates to a hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing children's water play equipment is electrically driven or simply manually operated, which has the following shortcomings:

[0003] Energy dependence and insufficient environmental protection: Traditional water play equipment usually relies on external power to drive water pumps or water flow systems, which not only consumes electricity, but also fails to allow children to intuitively understand the energy conversion process and lacks environmental education significance.

[0004] Lack of interactivity and popular science: Most devices have only one function, providing only simple water play functions, and cannot demonstrate scientific principles (such as eddy formation, gravity, etc.) through interactive operation, making it difficult to stimulate children's interest in scientific exploration.

[0005] Complex structure and limited applicability: Professional vortex generators are usually complex in structure and have a high operating threshold, making them unsuitable for children to use independently.

[0006] Monotonous entertainment: Existing water features have limited effects (such as fixed fountains or static pools) and lack dynamic changes, which reduces children's sustained engagement.

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need to design a children's entertainment device that combines interactivity, scientific education, environmental friendliness, and fun. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children, in order to solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of this utility model for a hand-cranked powered water vortex educational toy for children is as follows:

[0010] A hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children includes: a water vortex box, a fixed support, a water vortex pool, a hand-cranked generator, and a water pump. The water vortex box contains a circulating water source. The fixed support is fixedly installed inside the water vortex box. The hand-cranked generator is installed on the side of the fixed support and connected to the water pump. The water vortex pool is fixedly installed above the fixed support, has a through hole at the bottom, and is made of transparent material. The fixed support has a rain curtain plate. The water pump is located inside the water vortex box. The hand-cranked generator generates electricity by hand-cranking, which drives the water pump to transport water from the water vortex box to the water vortex pool, forming a vortex in the water vortex pool. The water in the water vortex pool flows downward through the through hole at the bottom of the water vortex pool, collects at the rain curtain plate, and falls to form a rain curtain.

[0011] Furthermore, the water vortex box has arc-shaped grooves on both the front and rear sides for connecting the inlet and outlet pipes to achieve water circulation.

[0012] Furthermore, a storage box is suspended on the side wall of the water vortex box.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the water vortex box has a drain outlet, which is a press-out outlet for draining water.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixed bracket includes a side plate, a water pump box, an intermediate layer plate, and an upper structure. The side plate is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the water vortex box by fasteners. The intermediate layer plate is installed between the side plates. The water pump box is fixedly installed below the intermediate layer plate and contacts the bottom of the water vortex box. The water pump box contains a water pump. The upper structure is installed on the upper part of the side plate and is used to place the water vortex pool.

[0015] Furthermore, there are two water pump boxes and two hand-cranked generators, which are respectively installed on the outside of the two side plates, and the two hand-cranked generators are respectively connected to the water pumps inside the water pump boxes.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper structure includes an upper base plate, front and rear side plates, and a water tank mounting base. The front and rear side plates are fixedly installed on the upper front and rear sides of the side plates. The upper base plate is installed on the bottom of the front and rear side plates. The water tank mounting base is installed on the upper base plate and is used to place the water vortex pool. The upper base plate has a through hole in the middle. The rain curtain plate is detachably installed on the through hole in the middle of the upper base plate. The rain curtain plate has one or more small holes. The side of the water tank mounting base has a flow channel that can guide the water flow at the bottom of the vortex pool to converge on the upper base plate and flow downward through the rain curtain plate to form a rain curtain.

[0017] Furthermore, the rain curtain panel is made of acrylic inserts.

[0018] Furthermore, the water vortex pool has two parts: a hemispherical basin and a cylindrical basin.

[0019] Furthermore, a water bucket bracket is also installed on the intermediate layer plate. The swinging water bucket is rotatably connected to the intermediate layer plate through the water bucket bracket. The swinging water bucket is aligned with the position of the rain curtain plate. The water falling from the rain curtain plate gathers in the swinging water bucket. After the swinging water bucket fills to a certain height, it flips over, and the water flows through the intermediate layer plate to form a water curtain.

[0020] The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy device for children of this invention has the following advantages:

[0021] Environmental protection, energy conservation, and interactivity:

[0022] The water pump is powered by a hand-cranked generator, eliminating the need for an external power source. This saves energy and allows children to intuitively experience the energy conversion process, enhancing their environmental awareness.

[0023] The participatory design of hand-cranked power generation enhances children's hands-on skills and interest, closely integrating entertainment with science education.

[0024] Scientific Educational Value:

[0025] A transparent water vortex pool can clearly demonstrate the process of vortex formation, helping children understand the principles of fluid mechanics (such as centrifugal force and gravity).

[0026] The contrasting design of the hemispherical and cylindrical basins allows for observation of the differences in vortex morphology within different containers, stimulating interest in scientific exploration.

[0027] Multi-functional entertainment experience:

[0028] The design of the rain curtain panel and the swaying water bucket creates a multi-level water feature effect (rain curtain, swirling water curtain), increasing visual interest and dynamic interactivity.

[0029] The detachable acrylic rain curtain panel allows for the replacement of inserts with different numbers of holes, adjusting the water flow pattern and expanding the variety of ways to play.

[0030] Practicality and security:

[0031] The water circulation system (arc-shaped groove, drain outlet) enables water reuse and reduces waste; the push-button drain outlet facilitates quick cleaning.

[0032] Storage boxes provide storage space for children's toys or tools, keeping the environment tidy.

[0033] Structural optimization and scalability:

[0034] Modular mounting bracket design (such as layered side plates and middle plates) facilitates assembly and maintenance, and independent installation of the pump box reduces the impact of failures.

[0035] It can be connected to external waterways (through an arc-shaped groove) to link with other water play devices and expand the entertainment scene.

[0036] In summary, this utility model combines fun, education, and environmental friendliness, making it suitable for use in families, schools, or science popularization venues, and effectively promoting children's learning of scientific knowledge through play. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 2This is an exploded structural diagram of the hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device of this utility model;

[0039] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Water vortex box; 11. Arc-shaped groove; 12. Drain outlet; 2. Fixed bracket; 21. Side plate; 211. Vertical through hole; 22. Water pump box; 23. Middle layer plate; 231. Water bucket bracket; 232. Swinging water bucket; 24. Upper structure; 241. Upper bottom plate; 242. Front and rear side plates; 243. Water tank mounting base; 3. Water vortex pool; 31. Hemispherical basin; 32. Cylindrical basin; 4. Hand-cranked generator; 5. Water pump; 6. Rain curtain plate; 7. Storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of a hand-cranked powered water vortex educational toy device for children.

[0041] like Figure 1 Figure 2 As shown, this utility model discloses a hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children, comprising a water vortex box 1, a fixed support 2, a water vortex pool 3, a hand-cranked generator 4, and a water pump 5. The water vortex box 1 contains a recirculating water source. The fixed support and water pump 5 are fixedly installed inside the water vortex box 1. The hand-cranked generator 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed support 2 and connected to the water pump 5. The water vortex pool 3 is fixedly installed above the fixed support 2 and has a through hole at its bottom. The fixed support 2 has a rain curtain plate 6. The water pump 5 is connected to the water vortex pool 3 via a water pipe. The hand-cranked generator 4 generates electricity by hand-cranking, driving the water pump 5 to transport water from the water vortex box 1 to the water vortex pool 3, forming a vortex within the pool 3. The water in the pool 3 flows downwards through the through hole at its bottom, converging at the rain curtain plate 6 and falling to form a rain curtain. The water vortex pool 3 is made of transparent material, allowing observation of the vortex.

[0042] The water vortex box 1 has arc-shaped grooves 11 on both the front and rear sides for connecting the inlet and outlet water pipes. These pipes connect to other water play devices to achieve water circulation. Storage boxes 7 can be hung on the side walls of the water vortex box 1 for temporarily storing children's items, making it convenient for children to play. The bottom of the water vortex box 1 has a drain outlet 12, which is a push-button outlet for draining water.

[0043] The fixed bracket 2 includes side plates 21, a water pump box 22, an intermediate layer plate 23, and an upper structure 24. The side plates 21 are fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the water vortex box 1 by fasteners. The intermediate layer plate 23 is installed between the side plates 21. The water pump box 22 is fixedly installed below the intermediate layer plate 23 and contacts the bottom of the water vortex box 1. The water pump box 22 contains a water pump 5. The upper structure 24 is installed on the upper end of the side plates 21 and is used to place the water vortex pool 3. Preferably, there are two water pump boxes 22 and two hand-cranked generators 4, which are respectively installed on the outer side of the two side plates 21. The two hand-cranked generators 4 are respectively connected to the water pumps in the water pump boxes 22.

[0044] The upper structure 24 includes an upper base plate 241, front and rear side plates 242, and a water tank mounting base 243. The front and rear side plates 242 are fixedly installed on the upper front and rear sides of the side plates 21. The upper base plate 241 is installed at the bottom of the front and rear side plates 242. The water tank mounting base 243 is installed on the upper base plate 241 and is used to place the water vortex pool 3. The upper base plate 241 has a through hole in the middle. The rain curtain plate 6 is detachably installed on the through hole in the middle of the upper base plate 241. The rain curtain plate 6 has one or more small holes. The side of the water tank mounting base 243 has a flow channel, which can guide the water flow at the bottom of the vortex pool 3 to converge on the upper base plate 241 and flow downward through the rain curtain plate 6 to form a rain curtain. The rain curtain plate 6 is preferably an acrylic insert. The rain curtain plate 6 can be replaced (multiple holes, few holes, single hole) to form different rain curtain effects. The side plates 21 have vertical through holes 211, which facilitates observation of the rain curtain formation from the side.

[0045] Preferably, the water vortex pool 3 has two parts: a hemispherical basin 31 and a cylindrical basin 32. The two basins with different shapes allow for observation of the differences in the water vortex.

[0046] A water bucket bracket 231 is also installed on the intermediate shelf 23. The swinging water bucket 232 is rotatably connected to the intermediate shelf 23 via the water bucket bracket 232. The swinging water bucket 232 is aligned with the position of the rain curtain 6. The water falling from the rain curtain 6 is collected in the swinging water bucket 232. After the swinging water bucket 232 is filled with water to a certain height, it flips over, and the water flows through the intermediate shelf 23 to form a water curtain.

[0047] Usage process:

[0048] The child cranks the hand-cranked generator 4 to drive the water pump 5, which draws water into the vortex pool 3 to form a vortex.

[0049] Water flows through the rain curtain panel 6, creating a rain curtain effect; some water flows into the swinging bucket 232 and flips over, enhancing the fun.

[0050] The water eventually flows back to the water vortex box 1 to complete the circulation, and the drain outlet 12 can be pressed to drain the water quickly.

[0051] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a water vortex box (1), a fixed support (2), a water vortex pool (3), a hand-cranked generator (4), and a water pump (5). The water vortex box (1) contains a recirculating water source. The fixed support (2) is fixedly installed inside the water vortex box (1). The hand-cranked generator (4) is installed on the side of the fixed support (2) and connected to the water pump (5). The water vortex pool (3) is fixedly installed above the fixed support (2) and has a through hole at its bottom. Made of transparent material, the fixed bracket (2) has a rain curtain plate (6), the water pump (5) is located in the water vortex box (1), the hand-cranked generator (4) generates electricity by hand-cranking, drives the water pump (5) to work, and transports the water in the water vortex box (1) to the water vortex pool (3), forming a vortex in the water vortex pool (3). The water in the water vortex pool (3) flows down through the through hole at the bottom of the water vortex pool (3) and gathers at the rain curtain plate (6) to fall and form a rain curtain.

2. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water vortex box (1) has arc-shaped grooves (11) on both the front and rear sides for connecting the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe to realize water circulation.

3. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 1, characterized in that, A storage box (7) is suspended on the side wall of the water vortex box (1).

4. The hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the water vortex box (1) has a drain outlet (12), which is a press-out outlet for draining water.

5. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed bracket (2) includes a side plate (21), a water pump box (22), an intermediate layer plate (23), and an upper structure (24). The side plate (21) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the water vortex box (1) by fasteners. The intermediate layer plate (23) is installed between the side plates (21). The water pump box (22) is fixedly installed below the intermediate layer plate (23) and contacts the bottom of the water vortex box (1). The water pump box (22) contains a water pump (5). The upper structure (24) is installed on the upper end of the side plate (21) and is used to place the water vortex pool (3).

6. The hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two water pump boxes (22) and two hand-cranked generators (4), which are respectively installed on the outside of the two side plates (21). The two hand-cranked generators (4) are respectively connected to the water pumps inside the water pump boxes (22).

7. The hand-cranked water vortex children's educational toy device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper structure (24) includes an upper base plate (241), front and rear side plates (242), and a water tank mounting base (243). The front and rear side plates (242) are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the side plate (21). The upper base plate (241) is installed at the bottom of the front and rear side plates (242). The water tank mounting base (243) is installed on the upper base plate (241). The water tank mounting base (243) is used to place the water vortex pool (3). The upper base plate (241) has a through hole in the middle. The rain curtain plate (6) is detachably installed on the through hole in the middle of the upper base plate (241). The rain curtain plate (6) has one or more small holes. The side of the water tank mounting base (243) has a flow channel, which can guide the water flow at the bottom of the vortex pool (3) to converge on the upper base plate (241) and flow downward through the rain curtain plate (6) to form a rain curtain.

8. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rain curtain panel (6) is an acrylic insert.

9. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water vortex pool (3) has two parts: a hemispherical basin (31) and a cylindrical basin (32).

10. The hand-cranked water vortex educational toy for children according to claim 5, characterized in that, A water bucket bracket (231) is also installed on the intermediate layer plate (23). The swinging water bucket (232) is rotatably connected to the intermediate layer plate (23) through the water bucket bracket (231). The swinging water bucket (232) is aligned with the position of the rain curtain plate (6). The water falling from the rain curtain plate (6) gathers into the swinging water bucket (232). After the swinging water bucket (232) fills up to a certain height, it flips over, and the water flows through the intermediate layer plate (23) to form a water curtain.