Electric kite toy

Abstract

This utility model discloses an electric kite toy, comprising a kite frame, a flexible kite surface, a motor, a propeller, a battery, and a control device. The kite frame adopts a combination structure of a central rod, wing rods, and elastic rods. The wing rods can be inserted into the holes of the elastic rods, and the elastic force of the elastic rods opens the wing rods, thereby unfolding the flexible kite surface. When not in use, the wing rods can be separated from the elastic rods, allowing the kite to be easily folded up, taking up little space and making it easy to carry and store, solving the problems of traditional kites being bulky and inconvenient to carry. When in use, equipped with a motor, propeller, battery, and control device, the kite can fly using its own power, breaking through the dependence of traditional kites on natural wind power. Even in windless or light wind conditions, it can take off and fly smoothly, greatly expanding the application scenarios of kites and allowing players to enjoy the fun of kite flying in more weather conditions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to toys, specifically to an electric kite toy. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional kite toys, players mainly rely on natural wind power to lift and maintain flight. However, this method has many limitations. On the one hand, when the wind is insufficient or unstable, the kite is difficult to take off smoothly, which greatly affects the flying experience and playability. Players need suitable wind conditions to fully enjoy the fun of flying kites, which means that for many people, the wind cannot fully participate in this activity on windless or light days.

[0003] To address this, publication number "CN219983902U", entitled "A Remote-Controlled Electric Wireless Kite", discloses a remote-controlled electric wireless kite, including a support frame, a kite surface, an electric drive device, and a power supply mounted on the support frame. The electric drive device includes a fixed frame connected to the support frame, and a signal receiver and an electronic speed controller mounted on the fixed frame. The signal receiver is connected to the electronic speed controller. A horizontally arranged connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed frame, and a servo motor is fixed in the middle of the connecting plate. The end of the connecting plate away from the fixed frame is horizontally rotatably connected to a mounting frame via a vertical axis. A motor is mounted on the mounting frame, and the motor output shaft is horizontally arranged, with a propeller connected to the motor output shaft. A linkage mechanism is provided between the servo motor and the mounting frame. Although this kite can be flown in windless conditions, overcoming the shortcomings of traditional kites that cannot fly in windless conditions, its support frame is a fixed structure, large in size, and occupies a lot of space, making it inconvenient to carry and play with. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric kite toy with a reasonable structural design, foldable storage, and small footprint.

[0005] An electric kite toy includes a kite frame, a flexible kite surface, a motor, a propeller, a battery, and a control device. The kite frame includes a central rod, wing rods, and elastic rods. The elastic rod is laterally positioned at the front end of the central rod, and has insertion holes at both ends that are adapted to the wing rods. The flexible kite surface is positioned at the center of the central rod, with its two sides connected to the wing rods. The wing rods are inserted into the insertion holes, and the elastic force of the elastic rod causes the two wing rods to open, unfolding the flexible kite surface. The motor, battery, and control device are mounted on the central rod, and the control device is connected to the motor and battery respectively. The propeller is mounted on the motor shaft.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the front end of the intermediate rod is provided with a mounting bracket, and the front part of the mounting bracket is provided with an assembly hole for the elastic rod to pass through laterally, making the installation of the elastic rod more convenient and quick.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rear end of the mounting bracket is provided with an assembly cavity that matches the shape of the motor, providing a dedicated installation space for the motor, enabling the motor to be firmly installed on the intermediate rod, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the motor during operation.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a receiving cavity for mounting the control device is provided at the center of the intermediate rod, and a cavity cover is provided on the opening of the receiving cavity. Mounting the control device within the receiving cavity provides good protection for the control device, preventing it from being subjected to external impacts or damage.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a battery cavity for installing the battery is provided at the center of the intermediate rod, and a battery cover is provided on the opening of the battery cavity. The user can open the battery cover to charge or replace the battery, ensuring the kite's continuous use.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tail end of the middle rod is bent upward, so that the middle tail position of the flexible kite surface is also bent upward, which can further increase the lift of the kite.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the flexible kite surface has side sleeves on both sides for the wing rods to pass through, and a central sleeve at the tail end of the flexible kite surface for the tail end of the central rod to be inserted. This ensures a tight connection between the flexible kite surface and the kite frame, preventing the flexible kite surface from loosening, shifting, or deforming during kite flight, thus enhancing the overall structural stability. Furthermore, this connection method facilitates the installation and removal of the flexible kite surface, making operation more convenient and quick.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The structure of this utility model is reasonably designed. The kite frame adopts a combination structure of a central rod, wing rods, and elastic rods. The wing rods can be inserted into the holes of the elastic rods, and the elastic force of the elastic rods opens the wing rods, thereby unfolding the flexible kite surface. When not in use, the wing rods can be separated from the elastic rods, making disassembly and assembly simple and convenient. The wing rods and flexible kite surface can be folded up on both sides of the central rod, allowing the kite to be easily folded when not in use, occupying little space and making it easy to carry and store, solving the problems of large size and inconvenience of carrying traditional kites. When in use, equipped with a motor, propeller, battery, and control device, the kite can fly using its own power, breaking through the dependence of traditional kites on natural wind. Even in windless or light wind conditions, it can take off and fly smoothly, greatly expanding the application scenarios of kites and allowing players to enjoy the fun of kite flying in more weather conditions.

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during play.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when it is folded up. Detailed Implementation

[0019] See Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides an electric kite toy, which includes a kite frame 1, a flexible kite surface 2, a motor 3, a propeller 4, a battery 5, and a control device 6. The kite frame 1 includes a central rod 11, wing rods 12, and elastic rods 13.

[0020] In this embodiment, the wing rod 12 is preferably a carbon fiber rod or a glass fiber rod. The elastic rod 13 is preferably a PU rod; in other embodiments, it can also be an elastic soft rubber rod made of other materials.

[0021] The elastic rod 13 is laterally positioned at the front end of the intermediate rod 11, and both ends are provided with insertion and removal holes 131 that are compatible with the wing rod 12. Specifically, a mounting bracket 14 is provided at the front end of the intermediate rod 11, and the front part of the mounting bracket 14 is provided with an assembly hole 141 for the elastic rod 13 to pass through laterally, making the installation of the elastic rod 13 more convenient and quick.

[0022] The mounting hole 141 is preferably a square hole. The elastic rod 13 has a mounting part in the middle that is adapted to the mounting hole 141. The shape of the mounting part is adapted to the mounting hole 141 and is fixed by interference fit, glue or other means.

[0023] The middle part of the flexible kite surface 2 can be attached to the middle rod 11 by glue or sewing.

[0024] The flexible kite surface 2 is generally triangular in shape, with its two sides connected to the wing rod 12. Specifically, the flexible kite surface 2 has side sleeves on both sides for the wing rod 12 to pass through, allowing the wing rod 12 to be inserted into the side sleeves for connection. Preferably, a central sleeve is also provided at the middle tail position of the flexible kite surface 2 for the tail end of the central rod 11 to be inserted into. This ensures a tight connection between the flexible kite surface 2 and the kite frame 1, preventing loosening, displacement, or deformation of the flexible kite surface 2 during kite flight, thus enhancing the overall structural stability. This connection method also facilitates the installation and disassembly of the flexible kite surface 2, making operation more convenient and quick. Preferably, the tail end of the central rod 11 is bent upwards, causing the middle tail position of the flexible kite surface 2 to also bend upwards, further increasing the kite's lift.

[0025] Insert the wing rod 12 into the insertion hole 131 of the elastic rod 13, and the elastic force of the elastic rod 13 causes the two wing rods 12 to open and unfold the flexible kite surface 2.

[0026] The motor 3, battery 5, and control device 6 are mounted on the intermediate rod 11. Specifically, the rear of the mounting bracket 14 has an assembly cavity 142 adapted to the shape of the motor 3, providing dedicated installation space for the motor 3. A latch 143 is provided at the opening of the assembly cavity 142 to position the motor 3 within it, ensuring the motor 3 is securely mounted on the intermediate rod 11 and guaranteeing its stability and reliability during operation. The propeller 4 is mounted on the shaft of the motor 3. A receiving cavity 111 for mounting the control device 6 is located in the middle of the intermediate rod 11, and a cavity cover 112 is provided at the opening of the receiving cavity 111. Mounting the control device 6 within the receiving cavity 111 provides good protection against external impacts or damage. Preferably, a hand grip 113 is recessed inward at the midpoint between the surfaces of the battery cavity and the battery cover, facilitating finger gripping and kite release, and providing initial thrust. A battery cavity 114 for installing the battery is located at the center of the intermediate rod 11, and a battery cover 115 is provided on the opening of the battery cavity 114. The user can open the battery cover 115 to charge or replace the battery, ensuring continuous use of the kite. The intermediate rod 11, mounting bracket 14, housing cavity 111, and battery cavity 114 are integrally injection molded. The control device 6 is connected to the motor 3 and the battery via wires. In this embodiment, the control device 6 includes a circuit board and a control chip, control switch, and Type-C interface soldered onto the circuit board. The control chip can be an STC8 series MCU, integrating wireless communication, timing, motor drive, and power management functions. However, if remote control is not required, only the timing function of the MCU is needed. In this embodiment, only the timing function is used. Pressing the control switch activates the MCU to connect the motor's operating circuit and starts timing, achieving the purpose of takeoff. After the motor has worked for a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds), the MCU disconnects the motor's operating circuit, achieving the purpose of descent. In other embodiments, remote control can also be used for control, making it more fun.

[0027] When playing, insert the wing rod 12 into the socket of the elastic rod 13. The elastic force of the elastic rod 13 opens the wing rod 12, thus unfolding the flexible kite surface 2. Press the control switch to connect the motor working circuit. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The user grips the receiving cavity 111 and the cover 112 with their thumb and forefinger, then tilts the kite upwards and throws it, releasing the kite and gaining initial momentum. At this time, the motor 3 continuously drives the propeller 4 to rotate, generating thrust. This breaks through the traditional kite's dependence on natural wind, allowing it to take off and fly smoothly even in calm or light wind conditions, greatly expanding the kite's application scenarios and allowing players to enjoy kite flying in more weather conditions.

[0028] When not playing, see Figure 5 Simply pull the wing rod 12 out of the insertion hole of the elastic rod 13. Then the wing rod 12 and the flexible kite surface 2 can be folded up on both sides of the middle rod 11, so that the kite can be easily folded up when not in use, taking up little space and making it easy to carry and store. This effectively solves the problem of traditional kites being large and inconvenient to carry, and is also simple and convenient to assemble and disassemble.

[0029] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Toys with other structures obtained using the same or similar structures as described in the above embodiments of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electrically powered kite toy comprising a kite skeleton and a flexible kite face, characterised in that: It also includes a motor, propeller, battery, and control device. The kite frame includes a central rod, wing rods, and elastic rods. The elastic rod is laterally positioned at the front end of the central rod, and has insertion holes at both ends that are adapted to the wing rods. The flexible kite surface is positioned at the center of the central rod, with its two sides connected to the wing rods. The wing rods are inserted into the insertion holes, and the elastic force of the elastic rod causes the two wing rods to open, unfolding the flexible kite surface. The motor, battery, and control device are mounted on the central rod, and the control device is connected to the motor and battery respectively. The propeller is mounted on the motor shaft.

2. The electrically powered kite toy of claim 1, wherein: The front end of the intermediate rod is provided with a mounting bracket, and the front part of the mounting bracket is provided with an assembly hole for the elastic rod to pass through laterally.

3. An electrically powered kite toy according to claim 2, characterised in that: The mounting bracket has an assembly cavity at its rear end that is adapted to the shape of the motor.

4. The electrically powered kite toy of claim 1, wherein: The middle part of the intermediate rod is provided with a cavity for installing the control device, and the opening of the cavity is provided with a cavity cover.

5. An electrically powered kite toy according to claim 4, characterised in that: The middle part of the intermediate rod is provided with a battery cavity for installing the battery, and the opening of the battery cavity is provided with a battery cover.

6. An electrically powered kite toy according to claim 5, characterised in that: The housing and battery cover are provided with hand grips.

7. An electrically powered kite toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The tail end of the intermediate rod is bent upwards.

8. An electrically powered kite toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The flexible kite surface has side sleeves on both sides for the wing rod to pass through, and a middle sleeve at the middle tail position of the flexible kite surface for the tail end of the middle rod to be inserted.

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