Lighted plush toy

Abstract

The application discloses a light-emitting plush toy, which comprises a toy outer cover and a control host, wherein the outer cover defines a cavity for placing the control host; the outer cover comprises an outermost plush layer, the plush layer is provided with an opening for light transmission, a light-emitting part is arranged at the opening, a soft rubber layer is arranged outside the light-emitting part, a light-emitting element is encapsulated inside the soft rubber layer, and the light-emitting element is in plug-in electrical connection with the control host through a wire. The light-emitting plush toy provided by the application is provided with the structure that the light-emitting element is encapsulated by the soft rubber layer and the protective layer and is in plug-in connection with the control host, so that the short circuit of the light-emitting element caused by liquid penetration is effectively prevented, and the plush toy can be machine-washed after the control host is taken out. The application has the advantages of improving waterproof performance, supporting machine-washing cleaning and keeping soft safety while keeping soft touch and light-transmitting safety of the toy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of plush toys, and particularly relates to a light-up plush toy. Background Technology

[0002] Plush toys are a type of toy made primarily of plush fabric and other textile materials, stuffed with various fillings. Due to their realistic and adorable appearance, soft texture, resistance to squeezing, ease of cleaning, strong decorative appeal, high safety, and wide appeal, plush toys have become one of the most beloved toys for children and young people.

[0003] However, plush toys have significant shortcomings in terms of cleaning and maintenance, especially when it comes to machine washing and waterproofing. Traditional light-up plush toys are usually not waterproof and are difficult to machine wash in their design, which limits their practicality and hygiene. Therefore, developing a light-up plush toy that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, and easy to machine wash, has become an important research direction in the field of plush toy technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a light-up plush toy designed to solve the problem that existing light-up plush toys are difficult to clean.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a luminous plush toy, the luminous plush toy comprising: The toy includes a casing and a control unit, the casing defining a cavity for housing the control unit; The outer cover includes an outermost plush layer with an opening for light transmission. A light-emitting part is located at the opening. The outer side of the light-emitting part is a soft rubber layer, and the inner side of the soft rubber layer encapsulates a light-emitting element. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the control host via a wire. Furthermore, a protective layer is attached to the inside of the soft rubber layer. The protective layer is adhered to the soft rubber layer with waterproof adhesive and fixed to the inside of the plush layer. Furthermore, the area of ​​the protective layer is larger than that of the soft rubber layer, so as to completely cover the soft rubber layer and have redundancy. Furthermore, the outer garment also includes an inner lining layer, with a flexible material filling the space between the fleece layer and the lining layer. Furthermore, the light-up plush toy is shaped like a ray, with an opening at the top of the toy. The opening includes multiple through holes arranged in an array, and the soft rubber layer has multiple protrusions corresponding to the through holes. Furthermore, the light-emitting element includes multiple LED beads connected in parallel, with each LED bead corresponding to each protrusion. Furthermore, the soft rubber layer is made of TPR material with a Shore A hardness of 40 to 60. Compared with the prior art, the luminous plush toy provided in this application has a structure in which the luminous element is encapsulated by a soft rubber layer and a protective layer and is plugged into and connected to the control host, which effectively prevents liquid penetration from causing short circuits in the luminous element. After the control host is removed, the plush toy can be machine washed. This application has the advantages of improving waterproof performance, supporting machine washing and cleaning, and maintaining softness and safety while maintaining the soft touch and light transmission safety of the toy. Attached Figure Description

[0006] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a light-up plush toy provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the luminous plush toy in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the soft rubber layer encapsulating the light-emitting element in the luminescent plush toy of the illustrated embodiment; Reference numerals: 1. Light-up plush toy; 2. Control unit; 3. Light-emitting element; 4. Wire; 5. Waterproof switch; 10. Outer cover; 11. Upper cover; 12. Lower cover; 101. Light-emitting part; 111. Opening; 112. Soft rubber layer; 113. Protective layer. Detailed Implementation

[0008] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present application. In this application, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" generally refer to the upper, lower, left, and right directions indicated by reference to the accompanying drawings. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer directions relative to the outline of the component itself.

[0009] Similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0010] See Figures 1 to 3 This application provides an exemplary embodiment of a light-emitting plush toy, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment includes a toy cover 10 and a control host 2. The cover 10 has an inner accommodating space for accommodating the control host 2. The outermost layer of the cover 10 is provided with a plush layer, which has a light-transmitting opening 111 and a light-emitting part 101 is provided at the opening 111. The light-emitting part 101 is provided with a soft rubber layer 112 encapsulating a light-emitting element 3 on its outer side. The light-emitting element 3 is connected to the control host 2 through a pluggable wire 4.

[0011] The plush layer refers to the fibrous protective layer that forms the outer surface of the toy. It can be made of polyester short-pile fabric, with light-transmitting openings 111 on its surface to allow light to pass through. The soft rubber layer 112 is a flexible sealing structure covering the openings 111, used to encapsulate the light-emitting element 3 and allow light from the light-emitting element 3 to pass through. The light-emitting element 3 is an electronic component that generates visible light, specifically a surface-mount LED module, which forms a separable electrical connection with the control host 2 via wires 4. The pluggable electrical connection refers to the control of circuit on / off via a standardized interface, such as a micro USB interface or an audio interface, allowing the control host 2 to be easily separated from the light-emitting element 3. The control host 2 controls the light emission mode of the light-emitting element 3 and provides power. Its light emission mode can be preset to set different emission modes and colors.

[0012] Specifically, the outer cover 10 is supported by an upper cover 11 and a lower cover 12 sewn together. The cavity formed by the outer cover 10 serves as a housing space for the control host 2 and is provided with an opening 111, for example, with a zipper, for placing and removing the control host 2. A soft rubber layer 112 is provided at the light-transmitting opening 111 in the plush layer. The soft rubber layer 112 has the characteristics of good sealing, good feel, and good light transmission. Encapsulating the light-emitting element 3 inside the soft rubber layer 112 can simultaneously ensure aesthetics and comfort. When the toy needs to be cleaned, the control host 2 can be removed from the cavity, and the light-emitting element 3 is disconnected from the control host 2 through a plug-in interface. In addition, a waterproof switch 5 is provided in the cavity. The waterproof switch 5 is used to control the control host 2. The waterproof switch 5 can be set in various positions inside the toy according to the shape of the plush toy.

[0013] It is known that the soft rubber layer 112 encapsulates the light-emitting element 3 to ensure its airtightness and prevent liquid from entering. Furthermore, other connections, such as the wires 4, are also waterproofed. Therefore, the plush toy can be washed after removing the main unit.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, this application achieves a convenient cleaning function for the luminous plush toy 1, effectively preventing liquid from seeping into the electronic components. The soft adhesive layer 112 structure improves the product's waterproof performance while ensuring light transmission, fundamentally solving the problem of coexisting plush toy cleaning and maintenance with electronic functions.

[0015] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a protective layer 113 is attached to the inner side of the soft rubber layer 112. The protective layer 113 is adhered to the soft rubber layer 112 with waterproof adhesive and fixed to the inner side of the plush layer.

[0016] The protective layer 113 refers to the covering material that covers the inside of the soft adhesive layer 112. Specifically, it can be made of slub fabric and serves to define and protect the waterproof adhesive, preventing it from being damaged or adhering to other areas. The waterproof adhesive (not shown in the figure) refers to the adhesive used to bond the protective layer 113 to the soft adhesive layer 112. It can be a liquid or solid adhesive; in this embodiment, a solid cloth-based double-sided adhesive is used. The double-sided adhesive forms a sealing layer after curing to further prevent moisture from seeping in along the adhesive seams. "Fixed to the inside of the plush layer" means that the edge of the protective layer 113 extends to the inner surface of the plush layer and is fixed by adhesive bonding or heat pressing. Through the above technical solution, this application ensures that the opening 111 can still effectively block moisture after long-term use by the synergistic effect of the protective layer 113 and the waterproof adhesive. This method is low in cost and simple to manufacture.

[0017] In one embodiment, the area of ​​the protective layer 113 is larger than the area of ​​the soft adhesive layer 112, so as to completely cover the soft adhesive layer 112 and have redundancy. The area of ​​the protective layer 113 being larger than that of the soft rubber layer 112 means that the coverage area of ​​the protective layer 113 within the planar projection range extends beyond the edge of the soft rubber layer 112. This design ensures that the edge of the protective layer 113 completely wraps around the soft rubber layer 112, preventing water from seeping into the interior through the seams during machine washing. Redundancy refers to the protective layer 113 retaining an excess portion beyond the required coverage after covering the soft rubber layer 112. Specifically, this can be achieved by setting an extension area at the edge of the protective layer 113 to enhance sealing. Specifically, the protective layer 113, by completely covering the soft rubber layer 112 and retaining redundant areas, can withstand the impact of water flow and mechanical friction during machine washing. When the toy tumbles in the washing machine, the edges of the redundant protective layer 113 cushion external pressure through their own deformation, while preventing gaps from forming between the soft rubber layer 112 and the plush layer, thereby preventing moisture from penetrating the area where the light-emitting element 3 is located from the seams. In addition, the redundant design ensures that the protective layer 113 maintains its coverage integrity even after long-term use, avoiding a decrease in waterproof performance due to material shrinkage or adhesive failure. Through the above technical solutions, this application further improves the cleanability of toys and the reliability of their waterproof structure.

[0018] In one embodiment, the outer jacket 10 further includes an inner lining layer, with a flexible material filling the space between the fleece layer and the inner lining layer. The inner lining layer refers to the fabric layer located inside the plush layer, which can be made of cotton or polyester fabric, and is used to form a supporting structure to prevent the filling from shifting. The flexible material refers to the filling material with compressible and resilient properties, which can be made of PP cotton or sponge blocks. Specifically, the inner lining and the plush layer are sewn together to form a closed space, within which the flexible material is evenly filled. During machine washing, the sandwich structure formed by the inner lining and the plush layer restricts the displacement of the flexible material, preventing uneven distribution of the filling due to water flow. The elastic properties of the flexible material allow the toy to regain its original shape after being squeezed. Through the above technical solution, this application effectively solves the problem of plush toys easily deforming after machine washing, ensuring that the internal filling is evenly distributed during the cleaning process, while maintaining the integrity of the toy's appearance.

[0019] In one embodiment, the luminous plush toy 1 is shaped like a ray, with an opening 111 located on the top of the toy. The opening 111 includes a plurality of through holes arranged in an array, and the soft rubber layer 112 has a plurality of protrusions corresponding to the through holes. The "ray-like shape" refers to the toy's outer contour mimicking the biological form of a ray, specifically using a combination of a flat body disc, two wings extending from both sides, and a tail extending from the tail. The array of through-holes refers to light-transmitting holes arranged at regular intervals, specifically circular holes with a spacing of 3-5 mm to ensure uniform light dispersion. The corresponding protrusions refer to hemispherical raised structures formed on the surface of the soft rubber layer 112, specifically achieved through injection molding, with a protrusion height of 2-4 mm to match the LED bead size. In this embodiment, the control switch can be located at the end of the tail or the ends of the wings. Specifically, light-emitting elements 3 are placed on the back of the ray-shaped toy, similar to the luminous patterns on its top, which aligns with its biological characteristics. Therefore, different parts and shapes of light-transmitting holes can be designed according to the characteristics of different toy shapes to improve the overall aesthetics of the toy. In one embodiment of this example, the light-emitting element 3 includes a plurality of LED beads connected in parallel, with each LED bead corresponding to each protrusion.

[0020] In parallel LED configurations, the positive terminals of all LEDs are connected to the same positive power supply terminal via wire 4, while their negative terminals are connected to the same negative power supply terminal, forming independent parallel circuit loops. This connection method ensures that a failure in a single LED will not affect the normal operation of other LEDs, significantly improving system stability.

[0021] Specifically, after setting an array of through holes on the top of the manta ray-shaped plush toy, a raised structure with the same number of through holes is formed on the surface of the soft rubber layer 112. Each raised hole contains an independently packaged LED, and the LEDs are connected in parallel via wires 4 to form a power supply circuit. When the control host 2 outputs current to the circuit, all LEDs light up synchronously, and the light passes through the raised holes and through holes to form a uniform array of light spots. Since each LED corresponds independently to one raised hole, in some other embodiments, series connection, series-parallel hybrid connection, or other connection methods can also be used.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, this application solves the problems of fragility and maintenance difficulties caused by the single light source structure of traditional light-emitting toys, and enhances the structural reliability of the light-emitting unit by the distributed light source layout.

[0023] In one exemplary embodiment, the soft adhesive layer 112 is made of a TPR material with a Shore A hardness of 40 to 60. TPR material refers to thermoplastic rubber, which can be produced using injection molding and possesses elasticity, weather resistance, and recyclability. This hardness range ensures that the soft rubber layer 112 resists deformation during machine washing while maintaining a soft feel in contact with the plush layer. Shore A hardness is an indicator of material firmness; the range of 40 to 60 is considered medium hardness, balancing the material's support for the light-emitting element 3 with the comfort of the toy's surface. Specifically, the soft rubber layer 112 made of TPR material, by setting a specific hardness range, satisfies the mechanical strength required for the encapsulation of the light-emitting element 3, while avoiding a stiff surface feel on the toy due to excessive material hardness. During repeated washing of the toy, the soft rubber layer 112 absorbs external forces through elastic deformation, preventing damage to the internal light-emitting element 3. In some other embodiments, materials such as silicone or TPU with a certain hardness can also be used.

[0024] Through the above technical solution, this application solves the problems of easy damage to the light-transmitting parts and poor tactile feel of traditional light-emitting plush toys 1, and realizes that the soft rubber layer 112 can still maintain structural integrity after multiple machine washes, while maintaining the same soft tactile feel as the plush toy as a whole, thereby improving the practicality and service life of the product.

[0025] Compared with related technologies, this application, through its structure of encapsulating the light-emitting element with a soft adhesive layer and a protective layer and plugging it into the control unit, effectively prevents liquid penetration that could cause short circuits in the light-emitting element. The plush toy can be machine washed after the control unit is removed. This application maintains the toy's soft feel and light transmission safety while improving waterproof performance, supporting machine washing, and preserving its softness and safety. Through the synergistic effect of the protective layer and waterproof adhesive, this application ensures that the opening remains effectively waterproof even after long-term use. This method is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0026] This application has been described through several embodiments. 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 application. Furthermore, based on the teachings of this application, these features and embodiments can be modified to suit specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims are protected by this application.

Claims

1. A luminous plush toy, characterized in that, The toy includes a casing and a control unit, the casing defining a cavity for housing the control unit; The outer cover includes an outermost plush layer with an opening for light transmission. A light-emitting part is provided at the opening. The outer side of the light-emitting part is a soft rubber layer, and a light-emitting element is encapsulated on the inner side of the soft rubber layer. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to the control host via a wire.

2. The luminous plush toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective layer is attached to the inner side of the soft rubber layer. The protective layer is adhered to the soft rubber layer with waterproof adhesive and fixed to the inner side of the plush layer.

3. The luminous plush toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The area of ​​the protective layer is larger than the area of ​​the soft rubber layer, so as to completely cover the soft rubber layer and have redundancy.

4. The luminous plush toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer garment also includes an inner lining layer, with a flexible material filling the space between the fleece layer and the inner lining layer.

5. The luminous plush toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-up plush toy is shaped like a manta ray. The opening is located on the top of the toy and includes multiple through holes arranged in an array. The soft rubber layer has multiple protrusions corresponding to the through holes.

6. The luminous plush toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, The light-emitting element includes a plurality of LED beads connected in parallel, each LED bead corresponding to each of the protrusions.

7. The luminous plush toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The soft rubber layer is made of TPR material with a Shore A hardness of 40 to 60.

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