Manhattan toy ball

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of Manhattan toy ball belongs to toy technical field.It includes the upper hemisphere and lower hemisphere of plug-in formation spheroid shape, upper hemisphere and lower hemisphere surface are fixed with several PU hose and PU soft stick, upper hemisphere and lower hemisphere all include detachable connection's inner shell and outer shell, inner shell and outer shell when folding form multiple installation holes for installing PU hose and PU soft stick with both edges jointly, the end of PU hose and PU soft stick is formed with clamping block, inner shell and outer shell are inserted and form the clamping groove matched with the clamping block, the end surface of inner shell is circumferentially provided with plug-in tongue relative to outer shell, the end surface of outer shell is provided with the plug-in slot corresponding to the plug-in tongue relative to inner shell.The utility model has the advantages of convenient assembly, strong structure, strong interest etc..

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of toys, specifically referring to a Manhattan toy ball. Background Technology

[0002] Manhattan Ball is the top choice for every baby's teething toy. Designed specifically for babies aged 0-2 years, Manhattan Ball can help babies get through the oral sensitivity period and relieve teething pain. In addition to being used as a teething toy or teething tool, it can also be used as a grasping ball to exercise babies' fine motor skills and promote intellectual development.

[0003] Traditional Manhattan spheres, with their curved tubes and straight rods, are relatively flexible and require reinforcement at the ends to secure them. However, these components are prone to detaching from their anchor points when frequently chewed or pulled by infants and toddlers, posing a swallowing risk. Assembly is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring the operator to simultaneously align all the ends of the rods before closing the other half of the shell. Inaccurate alignment can lead to rod twisting or insecure fixation. Furthermore, traditional spheres often use flat butt joints or snap-fit ​​connections, resulting in limited contact area. This makes the sphere susceptible to cracking under external pressure, causing it to fall apart and reducing its durability. Additionally, traditional connection methods often fail to effectively prevent small debris from entering the sphere, promoting bacterial growth. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a Manhattan toy ball, which adopts a hemispherical assembly design and is easy to assemble; at the same time, it has strong structural strength and durability; and it has multiple functions, adding fun.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: A Manhattan toy ball, characterized in that it comprises an upper hemisphere and a lower hemisphere that are inserted to form a spherical shape. A plurality of PU hoses and PU rods are fixed to the surfaces of the upper and lower hemispheres. Each of the upper and lower hemispheres includes a detachably connected inner shell and an outer shell. When the inner shell and the outer shell are closed, their edges together form a plurality of mounting holes for installing the PU hoses and PU rods. The ends of the PU hoses and PU rods are each formed with snap-fit ​​blocks. The inner shell and the outer shell are inserted into each other to form snap-fit ​​grooves that match the snap-fit ​​blocks. A snap-fit ​​tongue is circumferentially provided on the end face of the inner shell relative to the outer shell, and a snap-fit ​​groove corresponding to the snap-fit ​​tongue is provided on the end face of the outer shell relative to the inner shell.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting hole includes a high-position hole and a low-position hole spaced apart, the inner shell has an axially formed plug-in end at the end relative to the outer shell, the outer shell has a plug-in interface corresponding to the plug-in end, the high-position hole is located at the top of the plug-in end, and the low-position hole is located at the top between adjacent plug-in ends.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that an annular boss is formed in the middle of the inner shell, and a plurality of insertion limiting holes are provided circumferentially on the annular boss, and an insertion post corresponding to the insertion limiting hole is provided circumferentially on the side of the outer shell facing the inner shell.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a rotating ball mounting post is formed in the middle of the inner shell at the center of the annular boss, a spherical groove is provided on the top of the rotating ball mounting post, and a rotating ball is provided in the spherical groove. A through hole is provided in the middle of the outer shell. When the outer shell and the inner shell are inserted and matched, the rotating ball is embedded in the spherical groove, and part of the rotating ball is exposed from the through hole and is limited by the outer shell to prevent it from falling off.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the snap-fit ​​block located at the end of the PU soft rod abuts against the side wall of the rotating ball mounting post and the snap-fit ​​groove side wall formed by the inner shell and the outer shell.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the rotating ball has a hollow structure and a number of movable rattles are arranged inside the rotating ball.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a spherical insertion hole is formed in the middle part of the upper hemisphere facing the lower hemisphere, and a spherical insertion post corresponding to the spherical insertion hole is formed in the middle part of the lower hemisphere facing the upper hemisphere.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that when the lower edge of the upper hemisphere and the upper edge of the lower hemisphere are closed, they together form an outwardly extending annular convex lip.

[0013] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are: The Manhattan Ball provided by this utility model adopts a hemispherical design, resulting in uniform force distribution and structural stability. The large contact area between the inner and outer shells increases connection strength and provides excellent dust and liquid penetration prevention. The included PU hose and soft rod utilize end-clamping blocks to engage with the inner and outer shell's mounting grooves, effectively securing and limiting installation while facilitating disassembly and replacement. When the PU hose or soft rod is damaged, only the individual component needs replacement, reducing operating costs. The soft PU material is suitable for infants to grasp and chew, ensuring high safety and making it suitable for their biting and pulling. To achieve a detachable connection between the inner and outer shells, the inner shell has a circumferentially oriented tongue on its end face relative to the outer shell, and the outer shell has a corresponding groove on its end face relative to the inner shell. The engagement of the tongue and groove allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the inner and outer shells, simplifying operation.

[0014] The present invention further provides mounting holes divided into high holes and low holes, so that the PU hose and PU soft rod are distributed at different heights, which enhances the tactile diversity and visual appeal, and makes the Manhattan ball design more interesting.

[0015] This utility model further provides matching insertion limiting holes and insertion posts, which can further enhance the connection strength of the inner and outer shells and facilitate assembly.

[0016] The rotating ball provided by this utility model is fixed by the snap-fit ​​of the inner and outer shells, which simplifies the structure, reduces the cost and assembly complexity, and at the same time, the rotating ball rotates in the groove on the spherical surface, and the rattle inside the hollow rotating ball makes a sound, which increases the fun.

[0017] The present invention further provides that the inner and outer sides of the snap-fit ​​block located at the end of the PU soft rod 4 are both arc-shaped and fit the snap-fit ​​groove sidewall of the inner shell, making the PU soft rod 4 less prone to loosening and easy to assemble.

[0018] The present invention further provides that the lower edge of the upper hemisphere and the upper edge of the lower hemisphere together form an outwardly extending annular convex lip when they are closed, providing a larger area of ​​finger-touch contact surface and ensuring the overall structural stability of the toy. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the upper hemisphere of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the upper and lower hemispheres of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the upper and lower hemispheres of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the PU soft rod and the upper and lower hemispheres of this utility model; Figure label: 1-Upper hemisphere; 10-Spherical socket; 2-Lower hemisphere; 20-Spherical column; 3-PU hose; 30-clamping block; 4-PU soft rod; 40-spherical part; 5-Inner shell; 50-Mounting hole; 500-High position hole; 501-Low position hole; 51-Snap-fit ​​groove; 52-Insertion tongue; 520-Insertion limiting hole; 53-Insertion end; 54-Annular boss; 55-Swivel ball mounting post; 530-Spherical groove; 56-Swivel ball; 57-Striking bead 6-Outer shell; 60-Insertion slot; 61-Insertion interface; 62-Insertion post; 63-Through hole; 64-Annular lip. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. See also: Figure 1 — Figure 5: A Manhattan toy ball, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the toy ball includes an upper hemisphere 1 and a lower hemisphere 2 that are inserted to form a spherical shape. Several PU hoses 3 and PU soft rods 4 are fixed on the surface of the upper hemisphere 1 and the lower hemisphere 2, which adds tactile layers and gripping fun to the toy ball. Both the upper hemisphere 1 and the lower hemisphere 2 include a detachable inner shell 5 and an outer shell 6, which together constitute the main structure of the toy ball hemisphere. When the inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6 are closed, they together with their edges form multiple mounting holes 50 for installing PU hoses 3 and PU soft rods 4. The mounting holes 50 include high holes 500 and low holes 501 that are spaced apart. The high holes 500 are located at the top of the insertion end 53, and the low holes 501 are located at the top between adjacent insertion ends 53. This staggered hole design allows the PU hose 3 and PU soft rod 4 to present a variety of spatial shapes after installation, increasing the difficulty and fun for infants and toddlers to grasp. The inner shell 5 has a circumferential insertion tongue 52 on the end face opposite to the outer shell 6, and the outer shell 6 has an insertion groove 60 corresponding to the insertion tongue 52 on the end face opposite to the inner shell 5. When assembling the inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6, inserting the plug tongue 52 into the corresponding plug slot 60 achieves initial positioning and connection, ensuring the stability of the connection between the inner shell and the outer shell. The inner shell 5 has an axially formed plug end 53 at its end relative to the outer shell 6, and the outer shell 6 has a plug interface 61 corresponding to the plug end 53. Inserting the plug end 53 into the plug interface 61 further enhances the connection strength between the inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6, preventing separation during use. The inner shell 5 has an annular boss 54 formed in the middle, with several plug-in limiting holes 520 circumferentially opened on the annular boss 54. The outer shell 6 has a plug post 62 circumferentially arranged on the side facing the inner shell 5, corresponding to the plug-in limiting holes 520. When the inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6 are closed, the plug post 62 is inserted into the plug-in limiting holes 520, providing limiting and fixing functions, ensuring that the inner shell and the outer shell do not undergo relative displacement in the radial direction, further improving the overall structural stability.

[0021] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 Both the PU tubing 3 and the PU rod 4 have locking blocks 30 formed at their ends. The inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6 are inserted into each other to form locking grooves 51 that match the locking blocks 30. During installation, the locking blocks 30 are aligned with the locking grooves 51 and inserted. The locking blocks 30 and locking grooves 51 fit tightly together, effectively preventing the PU tubing 3 and PU rod 4 from falling out of the mounting holes 50 and ensuring safety during use. The locking blocks 30 located at the end of the PU rod 4 abut against the side wall of the rotating ball mounting post 55 and the side wall of the locking groove 51 formed by the inner shell 5 and the outer shell 6, increasing the installation stability of the PU rod 4 and preventing it from loosening when the baby grasps or shakes it.

[0022] See details Figure 1and Figure 3 The inner shell 5 has a rotating ball mounting post 55 formed in the middle of the annular boss 54. A spherical groove 530 is provided at the top of the rotating ball mounting post 55, and a rotating ball 56 is disposed within the spherical groove 530. The outer shell 6 has a through hole 63 in the middle. When the outer shell 6 and the inner shell 5 are inserted and fitted, the rotating ball 56 is embedded in the spherical groove 530, and part of the rotating ball 56 protrudes from the through hole 63 and is restrained by the outer shell 6 to prevent it from falling off. When infants and toddlers play, they can touch the exposed rotating ball 56 and push it to rotate within the spherical groove 530, which helps to develop their tactile perception and hand-eye coordination. The rotating ball 56 has a hollow structure, and several movable rattles 57 are disposed inside it. When infants and toddlers push the spinning ball 56 to rotate or shake the toy ball, the rattle 57 inside the spinning ball 56 will make a crisp sound due to the collision, which can attract the attention of infants and toddlers, stimulate their interest in exploration, and at the same time promote the auditory development of infants and toddlers.

[0023] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A spherical insertion hole 10 is formed in the middle of the upper hemisphere 1 facing the lower hemisphere 2, and a spherical insertion post 20 corresponding to the spherical insertion hole 10 is formed in the middle of the lower hemisphere 2 facing the upper hemisphere 1. When the lower edge of the upper hemisphere 1 and the upper edge of the lower hemisphere 2 are closed, they together form an outwardly extending annular lip 64, wherein the lower edge of the upper hemisphere 1 is the lower edge of its outer shell 6, and the upper edge of the lower hemisphere 2 is the upper edge of its outer shell 6. The design of the annular lip 64 not only makes the appearance of the toy ball more beautiful and round, but also provides a larger contact area to ensure the overall structural stability of the toy.

[0024] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A Manhattan toy ball, characterized in that, The device includes an upper hemisphere (1) and a lower hemisphere (2) that are connected to form a spherical shape. Several PU hoses (3) and PU rods (4) are fixed on the surfaces of the upper hemisphere (1) and the lower hemisphere (2). The upper hemisphere (1) and the lower hemisphere (2) each include a detachably connected inner shell (5) and an outer shell (6). When the inner shell (5) and the outer shell (6) are closed, they together with their edges form multiple mounting holes (50) for installing the PU hoses (3) and PU rods (4). The ends of the PU hoses (3) and PU rods (4) are formed with snap-fit ​​blocks (30). The inner shell (5) and the outer shell (6) are inserted to form snap-fit ​​grooves (51) that match the snap-fit ​​blocks (30). The inner shell (5) has a snap-fit ​​tongue (52) circumferentially arranged on the end face of the inner shell (5) relative to the outer shell (6). The outer shell (6) has a snap-fit ​​groove (60) corresponding to the snap-fit ​​tongue (52) on the end face of the outer shell (6) relative to the inner shell (5).

2. The Manhattan toy ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting hole (50) includes a high hole (500) and a low hole (501) spaced apart. The inner shell (5) has an axially formed plug end (53) at the end relative to the outer shell (6). The outer shell (6) is provided with a plug interface (61) corresponding to the plug end (53). The high hole (500) is located at the top of the plug end (53), and the low hole (501) is located at the top between adjacent plug ends (53).

3. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner shell (5) has an annular boss (54) formed in the middle, and the annular boss (54) has several insertion limiting holes (520) circumferentially opened. The outer shell (6) has an insertion post (62) circumferentially arranged on the side facing the inner shell (5) that corresponds to the insertion limiting hole (520).

4. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner shell (5) has a rotating ball mounting post (55) formed in the middle of the annular boss (54). The top of the rotating ball mounting post (55) is provided with a spherical groove (530). A rotating ball (56) is provided in the spherical groove (530). The outer shell (6) has a through hole (63) in the middle. When the outer shell (6) and the inner shell (5) are inserted and matched, the rotating ball (56) is embedded in the spherical groove (530), and part of the rotating ball (56) is exposed from the through hole (63) and is limited by the outer shell (6) to prevent it from falling off.

5. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​block (30) located at the end of the PU soft rod (4) abuts against the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove (51) formed by the side wall of the rotating ball mounting post (55) and the inner shell (5) and the outer shell (6).

6. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating ball (56) is a hollow structure, and several movable rattles (57) are installed inside the rotating ball (56).

7. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spherical insertion hole (10) is formed in the middle of the upper hemisphere (1) facing the lower hemisphere (2), and a spherical insertion post (20) corresponding to the spherical insertion hole (10) is formed in the middle of the lower hemisphere (2) facing the upper hemisphere (1).

8. A Manhattan toy ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the lower edge of the upper hemisphere (1) and the upper edge of the lower hemisphere (2) are joined together, they together form an outwardly extending annular lip (64).

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