A simulated animal tail structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of simulation toy technology, and in particular to an animal simulation tail structure. The technical solution adopted is as follows: it includes a fixed tail base and a tail body connected to the rear end of the fixed tail base. The tail body is composed of several movable joints. The fixed tail base and the several movable joints are connected by spherical connectors. The spherical connector includes a spherical groove and a spherical joint rotatably connected to the spherical groove. A driving component is provided on both the fixed tail base and the movable joints, and the driving component has a driving hole for a driving traction rope to pass through. The advantages are: by using spherical connectors to connect the fixed tail base and each movable joint, the assembly process is effectively improved; and in the spherical connector, a rotating shaft is provided on the spherical joint that rotates in the direction of the swing drive rotation, and a corresponding rotating shaft groove is provided in the spherical groove, which effectively improves the flexibility of the tail swing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of simulation toy technology, and in particular to an animal simulation tail structure. Background Technology

[0002] In simulated animal toys, tail actuation is a design challenge. Because the tail needs to be of a certain length and swing in different directions, conventional motor-driven mechanisms are difficult to implement. Currently, the electrically driven swinging structure for simulated animal tails employs a design disclosed in patent publication number CN 222969166 U, entitled "Bionic Animal Tail Skeleton and Tail Movement Structure." This design uses a servo motor in conjunction with a traction rope to drive the multi-jointed tail to swing at different angles. The various joints of the tail are connected using universal joints to achieve different swing angles. However, the assembly process for tail joints using universal joints is complex. For each universal joint, the joints at both ends need to be opened and connected to the universal joint's pivot, making the assembly process quite complicated. Furthermore, the universal joint structure still suffers from poor flexibility during swinging. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an animal simulation tail structure, specifically an animal simulation tail structure that is easy to assemble and can achieve flexible swing drive.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an animal simulation tail structure, comprising a fixed tail base and a tail body connected to the rear end of the fixed tail base, the tail body being composed of several movable joints; the fixed tail base and the several movable joints are all connected by ball-shaped connectors; the ball-shaped connectors include spherical grooves and spherical joints rotatably connected to the spherical grooves; the fixed tail base and the movable joints are each provided with a driving component, and the driving component is provided with a driving hole for a driving traction rope to pass through.

[0005] Specifically, the drive holes on the drive component are arranged in pairs on the drive component and are arranged in a circumferential array relative to the axis of the spherical groove or spherical joint on the fixed tailstock or movable joint.

[0006] Specifically, the spherical joint is provided with the same number of rotating shafts as the number of driving holes on the driving component. The direction of the rotating shafts is perpendicular to the direction of the line connecting the pairs of driving holes. The spherical groove is provided with a rotating shaft groove that is connected to the rotating shaft on the spherical joint.

[0007] Specifically, the drive component has two pairs of drive holes, and correspondingly, the ball joint is provided with two sets of rotating shafts, and the ball groove is provided with two sets of rotating shaft grooves.

[0008] Specifically, the drive component is in the shape of a disc, and a spherical groove is located at the center of the drive component.

[0009] Specifically, a limiting part is provided on the outside of the driving hole on the driving component, which can be used to limit the traction rope passing through the driving hole.

[0010] Specifically, the fixed tailstock is provided with guide holes, which correspond one-to-one with the drive holes on the drive component.

[0011] Specifically, a reinforcing core is provided extending from the fixed tailstock to the center of the plurality of movable joints, and the reinforcing core is made of a bendable material.

[0012] Specifically, an end connector is provided at the end of the main body of the tail.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by using spherical connectors to connect the fixed tailstock and each movable joint, the convenience of the assembly process can be effectively improved; and in the spherical connectors, a rotating shaft that rotates along the swing drive rotation direction is provided on the spherical joint, and a rotating shaft groove is provided in the spherical groove, which can effectively improve the flexibility of tail swing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the animal simulation tail structure in the embodiment; Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the animal simulation tail in the embodiment; Appendix Figure 3 For the appendix Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; Appendix Figure 4 This is a structural diagram showing the split state of the two movable joints in the embodiment.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Fixed tailstock, 11-Guide hole, 2-Tail body, 21-Modible joint, 22-End connector, 3-Spherical connector, 31-Spherical groove, 311-Rotating groove, 32-Spherical joint, 321-Rotating shaft, 4-Drive component, 41-Drive hole, 42-Limiting part, 5-Reinforcing core. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-4An animal-like tail structure includes a fixed tail base 1 and a tail body 2 connected to the rear end of the fixed tail base 1. The tail body 2 is composed of several movable joints 21. The fixed tail base 1 and the several movable joints 21 are connected by ball-shaped connectors 3. The ball-shaped connectors 3 include a spherical groove 31 and a spherical joint 32 rotatably connected to the spherical groove 31. The fixed tail base 1 and the movable joints 21 are each provided with a driving component 4, and the driving component 4 is provided with a driving hole 41 for a driving traction rope to pass through.

[0017] In this embodiment, the fixed tail seat 1 is used to fix and connect to the animal body and the tail body 2. The tail body 2 is composed of several movable joints 21, and the number of movable joints 21 can be selected according to the required tail length. The fixed tail seat 1 and the movable joints 21 are connected by ball joints 3. During assembly, it is only necessary to connect several movable joints 21 segment by segment starting from the rear end of the fixed tail seat 1. Each ball joint 3 only needs to be assembled once, and the assembly action is relatively simple. Compared with the conventional universal joint connection structure, the assembly process is simpler. In addition, in order to realize the swing drive of the tail body, referring to the existing patent CN 222969166 U, a tail drive mechanism (described as "tail control structure" in the existing patent) is generally set in the animal body. The tail drive mechanism drives the tail body to swing through a traction rope. Therefore, both the fixed tail seat 1 and the movable joints 21 need to be provided with drive components 4 with drive holes 41 to allow the traction rope to pass through, so that the traction rope can drive the tail body to swing when pulled. At the same time, a guide hole 11 should also be provided on the fixed tailstock 1, and the guide hole 11 corresponds one-to-one with the drive hole 41 on the drive component 4.

[0018] Meanwhile, in order to improve the stability of the tail body 2 when swinging, a reinforcing core 5 is provided from the fixed tail seat 1 to the center of all movable joints 21. The reinforcing core 5 is made of a bendable material and also needs to have a certain degree of toughness to provide a better stable connection. For example, the reinforcing core 5 can be made of thin steel wire.

[0019] Specifically, in this embodiment, the drive holes 41 on the drive component 4 are arranged in pairs on the drive component 4 and are arranged in a circular array relative to the axis of the spherical groove 31 or spherical connector 32 on the fixed tail seat 1 or movable joint 21. As disclosed in the prior art patent CN 222969166 U, it includes two sets of tail drive mechanisms. Each set of tail drive mechanisms controls the pulling and releasing of a traction rope (i.e., control line). The two ends of the traction rope pass through the pairs of drive holes 41 provided on the drive component 4 in this embodiment. In practical applications, in addition to setting two sets of tail drive mechanisms, one set of tail drive mechanisms can also be set to realize the swing drive in a single direction. Setting two sets of tail drive mechanisms can realize the swing drive of the tail at any angle. It is generally believed that only two sets of tail drive mechanisms are needed to realize the swing of the tail at any angle. Of course, in order to further improve the driving accuracy of the tail swing, three or more sets of tail drive mechanisms can also be set. Therefore, this application does not limit the number of drive holes 41 on the drive component 4, but only limits the drive holes 41 to be arranged in pairs. This is because each tail drive mechanism corresponds to a pair of drive holes 41. Correspondingly, the spherical joint 32 is provided with the same number of rotating shafts 321 as the number of pairs of drive holes 41 on the drive component 4. The direction of the rotating shafts 321 is perpendicular to the direction of the line connecting the pairs of drive holes 41. The spherical groove 31 is provided with a rotating shaft groove 311 that cooperates with the rotating shafts 321 on the spherical joint 32. The spherical joint 32 is provided with rotating shafts 321, and the spherical groove 31 is provided with rotating shaft grooves 311, which can effectively improve the flexibility of the tail body 2 during the swinging process, and can limit the rotational relationship between the spherical joint 32 and the spherical groove 31, avoiding axial rotation between the spherical joint 32 and the spherical groove 31, and preventing the tail body 2 from twisting.

[0020] Preferably, in this embodiment, the drive hole 41 on the drive component 4 is in two pairs. Correspondingly, the spherical connector 32 is provided with two sets of rotating shafts 321, and the spherical groove 31 is provided with two sets of rotating shaft grooves 311. Using two pairs of drive holes 41 corresponds to the case where two sets of tail drive mechanisms are set in the animal body. This is the minimum number of tail drive mechanisms required to ensure that the tail can be swung at any angle. On the one hand, it is convenient to set the tail drive mechanism in the animal body, which is relatively simple in structure. On the other hand, it is also convenient for the tail drive mechanism to control the tail body.

[0021] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the driving component 4 is in the shape of a circular plate, and the spherical groove 31 is disposed at the center of the driving component 4; by combining the spherical groove 31 with the driving component 4, the relevant connection structure can be simplified, and the processing and assembly of each component can be facilitated.

[0022] In addition, a limiting part 42 is provided on the outside of the driving hole 41 on the driving component 4. The limiting part 42 can be used to limit the traction rope passing through the driving hole 41, thereby improving the driving effect on the tail body. At the same time, the limiting part 42 can also protect the traction rope passing through the driving hole 41, preventing the animal simulation tail covering layer covering the tail body from getting stuck in the driving hole 41 and affecting the normal swinging drive of the tail. An end connector 22 is provided at the end of the tail body 2. The end connector 22 can cover and protect the movable joint 21 at the rear end of the tail body 2, preventing the animal simulation tail covering layer covering the tail body 2 from getting stuck in the traction rope or reinforcing core at the rear end of the movable joint 21 and affecting the swinging of the tail.

[0023] Of course, the above are only preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of application of this utility model. Therefore, any equivalent changes made to the principle of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An animal-like tail structure, characterized in that: The device includes a fixed tailstock and a tail body connected to the rear end of the fixed tailstock. The tail body is composed of several movable joints. The fixed tailstock and the several movable joints are connected by ball joints. The ball joints include a spherical groove and a spherical connector rotatably connected to the spherical groove. The fixed tailstock and the movable joints are each provided with a drive component, and the drive component is provided with a drive hole for the drive traction rope to pass through.

2. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive holes on the drive component are arranged in pairs on the drive component and are arranged in a circumferential array relative to the axis of the spherical groove or spherical joint on the fixed tailstock or movable joint.

3. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spherical joint is provided with the same number of rotating shafts as the number of driving holes on the driving component. The direction of the rotating shafts is perpendicular to the direction of the line connecting the pairs of driving holes. The spherical groove is provided with a rotating shaft groove that is connected to the rotating shaft on the spherical joint.

4. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving component has two pairs of driving holes, and correspondingly, the spherical joint is provided with two sets of rotating shafts, and the spherical groove is provided with two sets of rotating shaft grooves.

5. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component is in the shape of a disc, and a spherical groove is located at the center of the driving component.

6. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting part is also provided on the outside of the driving hole on the driving component. The limiting part can be used to limit the traction rope passing through the driving hole.

7. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed tailstock is provided with guide holes, which correspond one-to-one with the drive holes on the drive component.

8. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing core is provided extending from the fixed tailstock to the center of the plurality of movable joints. The reinforcing core is made of a bendable material.

9. The animal simulation tail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail body is provided with an end connector at its end.

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