Magic 8-ball

Abstract

The magic ball provided by the utility model comprises a magic ball main body and a light-permeable cover cover on the magic ball main body, the magic ball main body comprises a base and a light source protruding upward from the base, the base comprises a circuit board and a switch button, a loudspeaker, a power supply and a ball switch which are electrically connected with the circuit board. The ball switch installed on the base triggers the loudspeaker to sound, when external force touches the magic ball or knocks the table on which the magic ball is placed, the ball in the ball switch will tilt or vibrate in a certain direction in the cavity under the influence of external force, thereby turning on the circuit to trigger the loudspeaker to work, the installation is stable and is not prone to switch falling and other faults, and the overall appearance is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of interactive toy technology, specifically to a magic ball. Background Technology

[0002] The application of motion-sensing interaction is becoming increasingly common in daily life. In the home, using interactive products adds fun, especially for young children who use motion-sensing interaction to perceive and understand the world. Acquiring concepts like "feedback" through interactive toys is beneficial for children's intellectual development.

[0003] A magic ball is a relatively simple interactive toy. It's spherical in shape and contains a built-in speaker and light source (usually an LED). Utilizing capacitive sensing, it can trigger the speaker to sound or control the LED to light up or change color through non-contact means (such as waving a hand across the top of the ball). However, common magic balls require placing the capacitive sensor that detects the human body near the top of the ball. For example, a circular coil is wound around the top of a spring and then glued to the top of the ball. This installation is unstable, blocks light, is prone to malfunction, and affects the appearance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a magic ball that is not prone to failure and has a complete and beautiful appearance.

[0005] This utility model provides a magic ball, including a magic ball body and a light-transmitting outer cover covering the magic ball body. The magic ball body includes a base and a light source protruding upward from the base. The base includes a circuit board and a switch button, a speaker, a power supply and a ball switch electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0006] Preferably, the light source is cylindrical, the circuit board is located on top of the base and the diameter of the circuit board is larger than the diameter of the light source, and the ball switch is fixed on the circuit board.

[0007] Preferably, the circuit board forms a stepped section between the base and the light source, and the ball switch is horizontally soldered to the stepped section of the circuit board.

[0008] Preferably, the light source is a cylinder perpendicular to the base, formed by winding a flexible circuit board with multiple LEDs.

[0009] Preferably, the magic ball also includes a remote control that can be operated remotely, with a remote control receiver head located on top of the light source.

[0010] Preferably, the power source includes a battery housed in the base and a charging port located at the bottom of the base.

[0011] This utility model provides a magic ball comprising a magic ball body and a light-transmitting outer cover over the magic ball body. The magic ball body includes a base and a light source protruding upward from the base. The base includes a circuit board and a switch button, a speaker, a power supply, and a ball switch electrically connected to the circuit board. The ball switch mounted on the base triggers the speaker to produce sound. When an external force touches the magic ball or strikes the table where the magic ball is placed, the ball inside the switch tilts or vibrates in a certain direction within the cavity under the influence of the external force, thereby conducting the circuit and triggering the speaker to work. The installation is stable and unlikely to malfunction such as the switch falling off, and it does not affect the overall aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a magic ball provided in one embodiment; and

[0014] Figure 2 A bottom view of the main body of the magic ball provided in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the present invention provides a magic ball 100, comprising a magic ball body 1 and a light-transmitting outer cover 2 covering the magic ball body 1. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting outer cover 2 is a circular light-transmitting plastic sphere. It is understood that in other embodiments, the light-transmitting outer cover 2 may not be spherical, and may be made of other light-transmitting materials, as long as it is light-transmitting and completely covers the magic ball body 1. The bottom of the light-transmitting outer cover 2 has an opening 20 for easy insertion or removal of the magic ball body 1.

[0018] The magic ball body 1 includes a base 11 and a light source 12 protruding upward from the base 11. In this embodiment, the light source 12 is cylindrical; specifically, the light source 12 is a cylinder perpendicular to the base 11, formed by winding a flexible circuit board with multiple LED color-changing lights. The height of the light source 12 is less than the height of the light-transmitting outer cover 2, and the diameter of the light source 12 is less than the diameter of the base 11, so that after the magic ball body 1 is inserted into the light-transmitting outer cover 2, the base 11 fits precisely into the opening 20 of the light-transmitting outer cover 2.

[0019] The base 11 includes a circuit board 110 and a speaker 13, a power supply 14, a ball switch 15, and a push-button switch 16 electrically connected to the circuit board 110. Specifically, the circuit board 110 is located on top of the base 11, and the diameter of the circuit board 110 is larger than the diameter of the light source 12. That is, the circuit board 110 forms a stepped portion 120 between the base 11 and the light source 12. The ball switch 15 is horizontally soldered to the stepped portion 120 of the circuit board 110. In this embodiment, the ball switch 15 is an omnidirectional tilt-sensitive switch with a small cavity inside. Inside the cavity, there is a metal ball and an electrode. When an external force touches the surface of the magic ball 100 or taps the table where the magic ball 100 is placed, the ball will tilt or vibrate in a certain direction inside the cavity under the influence of the external force, thereby conducting the circuit and triggering the speaker 13 to work. The speaker 13 will emit sound according to the set program, such as randomly giving an answer, realizing a prediction function.

[0020] Since the ball switch 15 is horizontally soldered onto the circuit board 110, it is stable and reliable, not easy to fall off, and can ensure normal triggering in most cases, making the magic ball 100 more responsive. Furthermore, by placing the ball switch 15 on the step, the movement trajectory of the ball is optimized, which can effectively reduce the probability of false triggering and achieve accurate detection of tilt states in multiple directions.

[0021] In addition, the ball switch 15 replaces the traditional capacitive sensor, eliminating the need for an additional coil antenna and fixing the coil to the top of the light-transmitting cover. This makes the diffusion angle of the light source more three-dimensional, effectively ensuring the aesthetic effect of the Magic Ball 100. At the same time, it is more convenient and faster to assemble, which can greatly improve production efficiency.

[0022] Preferably, the magic ball 100 also includes a remote control (not shown), which can change the usage mode according to the designed program. The top of the light source 12 is provided with a remote control receiver 121, which can easily receive remote control signals.

[0023] Preferably, the power source 14 includes a battery (not shown), such as a rechargeable lithium battery, housed in the base 11, and a charging port located at the bottom of the base 11.

[0024] This utility model provides a magic ball comprising a magic ball body and a light-transmitting outer cover over the magic ball body. The magic ball body includes a base and a light source protruding upward from the base. The base includes a circuit board and a switch button, a speaker, a power supply, and a ball switch electrically connected to the circuit board. The ball switch mounted on the base triggers the speaker to produce sound. When an external force touches the magic ball or strikes the table where the magic ball is placed, the ball inside the switch tilts or vibrates in a certain direction within the cavity under the influence of the external force, thereby conducting the circuit and triggering the speaker to work. The installation is stable and unlikely to malfunction such as the switch falling off, and it does not affect the overall aesthetics.

[0025] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A magic ball, comprising a magic ball body and a light-transmitting outer cover over the magic ball body, characterized in that, The magic ball body includes a base and a light source protruding upward from the base. The base includes a circuit board and a switch button, a speaker, a power supply, and a ball switch electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board is located on top of the base and its diameter is larger than that of the light source. The ball switch is fixed to the circuit board. The circuit board forms a stepped portion between the base and the light source, and the ball switch is horizontally soldered to the stepped portion of the circuit board.

2. The magic ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light source is cylindrical.

3. The magic ball according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light source is a cylinder perpendicular to the base, formed by winding a flexible circuit board with multiple LEDs.

4. The magic ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a remote control that can be operated remotely, and the top of the light source is equipped with a remote control receiver.

5. The magic ball according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power source includes a battery housed in the base and a charging port located at the bottom of the base.

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