Octopus toy

Abstract

The utility model discloses an octopus toy, including bottom shell, bottom shell is equipped with mounting bracket, bottom shell is equipped with shell, mounting bracket is equipped with drive assembly, mounting bracket is equipped with the transmission assembly of drive assembly transmission connection, mounting bracket is installed with linkage assembly, has low cost, the advantage that bionic effect is good, solved the prior art in such toys usually through the appearance of octopus and simple action to attract the user, but the overall structure design is relatively simple, and the power transmission mode is single, often only can realize single position's independent movement, for example only let arm swing simply or only let tentacle do single rotation, difficult to realize the synchronous cooperation action of many parts, lead to the bionic effect to be not good, and the dynamic expression is insufficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of children's toys, specifically an octopus toy. Background Technology

[0002] Octopus toys, a type of biomimetic toy, have always garnered significant attention in the market, especially among children. Current technology typically attracts users by mimicking the shape and simple movements of an octopus. However, their overall structural design is relatively simple, with a single power transmission method, often enabling only independent movement of a single part, such as a simple arm swing or a single antenna rotation. This makes it difficult to achieve synchronized, coordinated movements of multiple parts, resulting in poor biomimetic effects and insufficient dynamic expression. Furthermore, existing octopus toys often employ multiple power sources to control different components, increasing overall structural complexity and manufacturing costs. This also leads to poor coordination due to issues with the multiple power sources, reducing the toy's stability and lifespan. Most products lack interactive elements such as sound feedback, resulting in a monotonous interactive experience that fails to meet users' higher demands for dynamic expression and multi-dimensional interactive experiences. Therefore, a more streamlined octopus toy with synchronized movement of multiple parts and enhanced interactivity is needed to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned technical defects, this utility model provides an octopus toy.

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented according to the following technical solution:

[0005] The octopus toy described in this utility model includes a bottom shell, a mounting bracket provided on the bottom shell, and an outer shell provided on the bottom shell.

[0006] The mounting frame is equipped with a drive assembly, a transmission assembly connected to the drive assembly, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly includes a linkage shaft, a linkage gear, a push sleeve, and a central gear. The mounting frame is movably connected to the linkage shaft, which is equipped with a linkage gear that drives the transmission assembly. A push sleeve is located on the outer side of the linkage shaft, and a central gear is located inside the bottom shell. The mounting frame is equipped with an arm assembly extending to the outer side of the outer shell. The arm assembly includes a drive plate and an arm rod. The mounting frame is movably connected to the drive plate, which is connected to the push sleeve. The outer shell is hinged to an arm rod extending to its outer side and movably connected to the drive plate. The bottom shell is equipped with multiple tentacles extending below it. Each tentacles includes an tentacles and an tentacles gear. The bottom shell is movably connected to multiple tentacles extending below it. Each tentacles located inside the bottom shell has an tentacles gear that meshes with the same central gear.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive motor and a worm gear, the mounting bracket is equipped with the drive motor, and the output end of the drive motor is equipped with a worm gear.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a speed-increasing gear set, a drive assembly, and a steering connection assembly. The speed-increasing gear set meshing with the worm gear is mounted on the mounting bracket. The drive assembly, which is driven by the speed-increasing gear set, is mounted on the mounting bracket. The steering connection assembly, which is driven by the drive assembly, is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0009] Preferably, the gear set includes a first speed-increasing gear, a second speed-increasing gear, and a driving gear. The mounting bracket is movably connected to the first speed-increasing gear, and the worm gear meshes with the driving wheel of the first speed-increasing gear. The mounting bracket is movably connected to the second speed-increasing gear, and the driving wheel of the second speed-increasing gear meshes with the driven wheel of the first speed-increasing gear. The mounting bracket is movably connected to the driving gear, and the driving gear meshes with the driven wheel of the second speed-increasing gear.

[0010] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive shaft and a drive gear, and the mounting bracket is movably connected to the drive shaft connected to the drive gear, the drive shaft being provided with the drive gear.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a transmission shaft, a transmission crown gear, and a transmission gear. The mounting bracket is movably connected to the transmission shaft. The transmission shaft is provided with a transmission crown gear that meshes perpendicularly with the driving gear, and the transmission shaft is provided with a transmission gear.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting bracket is equipped with a speaker, and the housing is movably connected to a rotating disk connected to a drive shaft.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The mounting bracket on the bottom shell provides a stable mounting base for the drive components, transmission components, linkage components, etc., ensuring that the components will not shift or shake during operation, thus guaranteeing the stability of the overall structure of the toy.

[0015] Once the drive assembly is activated, power is transmitted through the transmission assembly to the linkage gear in the linkage assembly, causing the linkage shaft to rotate. The rotation of the linkage shaft drives the central gear to rotate, and the central gear meshes with the tentacle gears in multiple tentacle assemblies, thereby enabling multiple tentacle rods to swing synchronously and in a coordinated manner, simulating the flexible movement of octopus tentacles and adding vividness to the toy.

[0016] Simultaneously, as the linkage shaft rotates, the push sleeve also moves, pushing the drive plate, which in turn drives the arm to move. Because the arm is hinged to the outer shell and extends to the outside, it can swing in a more natural way, simulating the movement of an octopus's arm. This greatly enriches the toy's dynamic performance, increases its fun and visual appeal, and makes the player feel as if they are watching a lifelike octopus in motion. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a rear cross-sectional view of the outer shell of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the drive component and the transmission component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the antennae assembly of this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Base shell; 101. Outer shell; 102. Rotating disk; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Drive assembly; 31. Drive motor; 32. Worm gear; 4. Transmission assembly; 41. Speed-increasing gear set; 411. First speed-increasing gear; 412. Second speed-increasing gear; 413. Drive gear; 42. Drive assembly; 421. Drive shaft; 422. Drive gear; 43. Steering connection assembly; 431. Drive shaft; 432. Drive crown gear; 433. Drive gear; 5. Linkage assembly; 51. Linkage shaft; 52. Linkage gear; 53. Push sleeve; 54. Center gear; 6. Arm assembly; 61. Drive plate; 62. Arm rod; 7. Tentacle assembly; 71. Tentacle rod; 72. Tentacle gear; 10. Speaker. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides an octopus toy, including a bottom shell 1, a mounting bracket 2, and an outer shell 101.

[0027] Mounting bracket 2 is provided with a drive assembly 3, and a transmission assembly 4 is provided with a drive assembly 4 that is connected to the drive assembly 3. A linkage assembly 5 is mounted on mounting bracket 2. The linkage assembly 5 includes a linkage shaft 51, a linkage gear 52, a push sleeve 53, and a central gear 54. The linkage shaft 51 is movably connected to mounting bracket 2. The linkage shaft 51 is equipped with a linkage gear 52 that drives the transmission assembly 4. The push sleeve 53 is provided on the outside of the linkage shaft 51. The linkage shaft 51 is provided with a central gear 54 located inside the bottom shell 1. Mounting bracket 2 is provided with an arm assembly that extends to the outside of the outer shell 101. Component 6, arm assembly 6 includes a drive plate 61 and an arm rod 62, mounting bracket 2 is movably connected to the drive plate 61 which is driven by the push sleeve 53, housing 101 is hinged to the arm rod 62 which extends to its outer side and is movably connected to the drive plate 61; bottom shell 1 is provided with a plurality of tentacles assemblies 7 extending to its lower side, tentacles assemblies 7 include tentacles 71 and tentacles 72, bottom shell 1 is movably connected with a plurality of tentacles 71 extending to its lower side, and one end of the tentacles 71 located inside the bottom shell 1 is provided with a tentacles 72 that meshes with the same central gear 54.

[0028] Furthermore, the drive assembly 3 includes a drive motor 31 and a worm gear 32. The mounting bracket 2 is equipped with the drive motor 31, and the output end of the drive motor 31 is equipped with the worm gear 32.

[0029] The drive motor 31 provides power to the entire transmission chain via the worm gear 32, and the rotation of its output shaft is directly transmitted to the first speed-increasing gear 411. This design ensures the stability and controllability of power transmission, while the module and number of teeth of the worm gear 32 can be optimized according to the speed requirements of the toy's movement. For example, a smaller worm gear can be selected to increase the initial speed, laying the foundation for the acceleration transmission of the subsequent speed-increasing gear set 41.

[0030] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 4 includes a speed-increasing gear set 41, a drive assembly 42, and a steering connection assembly 43. The speed-increasing gear set 41, which meshes with the worm gear 32, is mounted on the mounting bracket 2. The drive assembly 42, which is driven and connected to the speed-increasing gear set 41, is mounted on the mounting bracket 2. The steering connection assembly 43, which is driven and connected to the drive assembly 42, is mounted on the mounting bracket 2.

[0031] The speed-increasing gear set 41 can increase the power transmitted from the worm gear 32, driving the component 42 to further transmit power. The steering connection component 43 changes the direction of power transmission, so that the power can adapt to the motion requirements of different components, making the transmission more flexible and meeting the power requirements of the arm component 6 and the antenna component 7 in different motion directions.

[0032] Furthermore, the speed-increasing gear set 41 includes a first speed-increasing gear 411, a second speed-increasing gear 412, and a driving gear 413. The first speed-increasing gear 411 is movably connected to the mounting bracket 2. The worm gear 32 meshes with the driving wheel of the first speed-increasing gear 411. The second speed-increasing gear 412 is movably connected to the mounting bracket 2. The driving wheel of the second speed-increasing gear 412 meshes with the driven wheel of the first speed-increasing gear 411. The driving gear 413 is movably connected to the mounting bracket 2. The driving gear 413 meshes with the driven wheel of the second speed-increasing gear 412.

[0033] The first speed-increasing gear 411 and the second speed-increasing gear 412 achieve a two-stage meshing to double the rotational speed. The worm gear 32 drives the driving wheel of the first speed-increasing gear 411, which is a worm gear. Its driven wheel then drives the driving wheel of the second speed-increasing gear 412, and finally, the high-speed rotation is output by the driving gear 413. This design can increase the low speed of the drive motor 31, significantly increasing the movement frequency of the arm assembly 6 and the antenna assembly 7, such as achieving rapid waving or vibrating effects, and enhancing the dynamic performance of the toy.

[0034] Furthermore, the drive assembly 42 includes a drive shaft 421 and a drive gear 422. The mounting bracket 2 is movably connected to the drive shaft 421, which is connected to the drive gear 413. The drive shaft 421 is provided with the drive gear 422.

[0035] The drive shaft 421 transmits the rotation of the drive gear 413 to the drive gear 422, and through the vertical meshing of the drive gear 422 with the transmission crown gear 432, converts the horizontal rotation into the vertical rotation of the drive shaft 431. This structure is similar to the universal joint design of an automotive drive shaft, which can achieve a 90° change in the direction of power within a limited space, providing a basis for the multi-dimensional transmission of the linkage component 5.

[0036] Furthermore, the steering connection assembly 43 includes a drive shaft 431, a drive crown gear 432, and a drive gear 433. The mounting bracket 2 is movably connected to the drive shaft 431. The drive shaft 431 is provided with a drive crown gear 432 that meshes perpendicularly with the drive gear 422, and the drive shaft 431 is provided with a drive gear 433.

[0037] The perpendicular meshing of the transmission crown gear 432 and the drive gear 422 reverses the direction of power, causing the rotation of the transmission shaft 431 to simultaneously drive the transmission gear 433 and the linkage gear 52. The transmission gear 433 transmits power to the linkage shaft 51 of the linkage assembly 5, while the rotation of the transmission shaft 431 itself can achieve additional functions through other paths, such as driving the rotating disk 102 connected to the drive shaft 421, for example, driving the rotation of decorative parts on the housing 101 to increase visual interactivity.

[0038] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 2 is equipped with a speaker 10.

[0039] The speaker 10 can be integrated inside the mounting bracket 2, and the sound playback can be controlled by the motion sensor of the drive component 3 or by an independent trigger switch. For example, when the arm component 6 waves, the speaker 10 emits a "whooshing" sound; when the tentacle component 7 touches the ground, it emits a "tap-tap" sound. In addition, the speaker 10 can also pre-record octopus-related voices such as "Hello!" or environmental sound effects such as ocean waves, and connect to a mobile APP via Bluetooth module to achieve personalized audio interaction.

[0040] Furthermore, the outer casing 101 is movably connected to a rotating disk 102 connected to a drive shaft 421.

[0041] The rotating disk 102 is connected to the drive shaft 421, and its rotation speed is the same as that of the drive shaft 421. Different facial expression patterns are printed on the surface of the rotating disk 102, and the facial expressions change by rotating it. This function forms a multi-dimensional interaction with the movement of the arm assembly 6 and the antenna assembly 7. For example, when the arm is waved, the rotating disk 102 rotates synchronously, enhancing the fun and visual appeal of the toy.

[0042] The working principle of this octopus toy is as follows:

[0043] The overall working principle of this octopus toy device is as follows: The drive motor 31 in the drive assembly 3 serves as the core power source. Its output rotational power is transmitted to the transmission assembly 4 via the worm gear 32. The rotational speed is amplified through the two-stage meshing of the first speed-increasing gear 411 and the second speed-increasing gear 412. Then, the drive gear 413 transmits the high-speed rotational power to the drive shaft 421 of the drive assembly 42. The drive gear 422 at the end of the drive shaft 421 meshes perpendicularly with the transmission crown gear 432 in the steering connection assembly 43, converting the horizontal rotational motion into the vertical rotation of the drive shaft 431, completing a 90° turn in the power direction. The drive shaft 431 drives the transmission gear 433, transmitting power to the linkage assembly 5. The push gear on the outside of the linkage shaft 51... The rotating sleeve 53 rotates with the shaft, causing the driving plate 61 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the pushing sleeve 53. The driving plate 61 pushes the arm rod 62 of the arm assembly 6 to swing around the hinge point of the outer shell 101. At the same time, the central gear 54 at the end of the linkage shaft 51 synchronously drives the tentacle gears 72 of multiple tentacle assemblies 7, causing the tentacle rod 71 to rotate around the shaft hole of the bottom shell 1. The driving shaft 421 also drives the rotating disk 102 on the outer shell 101 to rotate. The speaker 10 on the mounting bracket 2 synchronously plays preset sound effects through mechanical triggering or electronic induction. Finally, through this series of transmissions and actions, the coordinated movement and sound feedback of the arm assembly 6, tentacle assembly 7, and rotating disk 102 driven by a single power source are achieved, realizing a multi-dimensional bionic interactive effect.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An octopus toy, comprising a bottom shell (1), characterized in that: The bottom shell (1) is provided with a mounting bracket (2), and the bottom shell (1) is provided with an outer shell (101); The mounting bracket (2) is provided with a drive assembly (3), the mounting bracket (2) is provided with a transmission assembly (4) that is connected to the drive assembly (3), and a linkage assembly (5) is installed on the mounting bracket (2). The linkage assembly (5) includes a linkage shaft (51), a linkage gear (52), a push sleeve (53), and a center gear (54). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the linkage shaft (51). The linkage shaft (51) is equipped with a linkage gear (52) that is connected to the transmission assembly (4). The outer side of the linkage shaft (51) is provided with a push sleeve (53). The linkage shaft (51) is provided with a center gear (54) located inside the bottom shell (1). The mounting bracket (2) is provided with an arm assembly (6) extending to the outside of the housing (101). The arm assembly (6) includes a drive plate (61) and an arm rod (62). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the drive plate (61) which is drivenly connected to the push sleeve (53). The housing (101) is hinged to the arm rod (62) which extends to its outside and is movably connected to the drive plate (61). The bottom shell (1) is provided with a plurality of tentacles (7) extending to its lower part. The tentacles (7) include tentacles (71) and tentacles (72). The bottom shell (1) is movably connected with a plurality of tentacles (71) extending to its lower part. Each of the tentacles (71) located inside the bottom shell (1) is provided with a tentacles (72) meshing with the same central gear (54).

2. The octopus toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (3) includes a drive motor (31) and a worm gear (32). The mounting bracket (2) is provided with a drive motor (31), and the output end of the drive motor (31) is provided with a worm gear (32).

3. The octopus toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (4) includes a speed-increasing gear set (41), a drive assembly (42), and a steering connection assembly (43). The speed-increasing gear set (41) meshing with the worm (32) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2). The drive assembly (42) that is connected to the speed-increasing gear set (41) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2). The steering connection assembly (43) that is connected to the drive assembly (42) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2).

4. The octopus toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The speed-increasing gear set (41) includes a first speed-increasing gear (411), a second speed-increasing gear (412), and a driving gear (413). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the first speed-increasing gear (411). The worm gear (32) meshes with the driving wheel of the first speed-increasing gear (411). The driving wheel of the first speed-increasing gear (411) is a worm gear. The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the second speed-increasing gear (412). The driving wheel of the second speed-increasing gear (412) meshes with the driven wheel of the first speed-increasing gear (411). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the driving gear (413). The driving gear (413) meshes with the driven wheel of the second speed-increasing gear (412).

5. The octopus toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly (42) includes a drive shaft (421) and a drive gear (422). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the drive shaft (421) which is connected to the drive gear (413). The drive shaft (421) is provided with the drive gear (422).

6. The octopus toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The steering connection assembly (43) includes a drive shaft (431), a drive crown gear (432), and a drive gear (433). The mounting bracket (2) is movably connected to the drive shaft (431). The drive shaft (431) is provided with a drive crown gear (432) that meshes perpendicularly with the drive gear (422). The drive shaft (431) is also equipped with a drive gear (433) that meshes with the linkage gear (52).

7. The octopus toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) is equipped with a speaker (10).

8. The octopus toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer casing (101) is movably connected to a rotating disk (102) connected to a drive shaft (421).

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