A toy with a core of plush biomimetic tactile structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of toys with core plush bionic touch structure, including core box, soft rubber cover and plush cover, the core hardware is equipped in the core box, a plurality of external interfaces and functional components are equipped on the core box;The soft rubber cover is wrapped in the external of the core box, and is provided with the first opening group corresponding with the external interface and functional component;The plush cover is wrapped in the external of the soft rubber cover, and is provided with the second opening group corresponding with the first opening group, the path of the stop mouth seam on the soft rubber cover is equipped with the limit channel recessed inward, the stop mouth seam is embedded into the limit channel, increase soft rubber cover between core box and plush cover, can replace filling cotton, soft rubber cover is more close to filling cotton and core box, can provide uniform support, the unique structure of the stop mouth seam of outer layer plush cover is embedded into inner layer soft rubber cover, appearance flat and structure stable are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bionic toy technology, specifically a toy with a plush bionic tactile structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of AI-powered plush toys, the requirements have gone beyond simply stuffing the mechanism box into a stuffed plush toy. There are also demands for more comprehensive interactive functions, such as exposed screens, charging ports, and touch controls. Therefore, the integration of the plush toy and the mechanism box needs to be more precise and accurate. For some smaller plush toys, the mechanism box occupies more space, leaving even less room for the stuffing layer and presenting greater challenges.

[0003] If the cotton filling is removed and only plush and the mechanism are used, the plush toy will feel hard, have a foreign object appearance (you can see hard lumps protruding inside), and the mechanism and the plush shell will easily become misaligned. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a toy with a plush bionic tactile structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A toy with a plush bionic tactile structure, comprising: a mechanism box, a soft rubber sleeve, and a plush sleeve. The mechanism box contains mechanism hardware and has multiple external interfaces and functional components. The soft rubber sleeve covers the outside of the mechanism box and has a first opening group corresponding to the external interfaces and functional components. The plush sleeve covers the outside of the soft rubber sleeve and has a second opening group corresponding to the first opening group. The plush sleeve is made of plush fabric cut, sewn, and hand-stitched. The soft rubber sleeve has an inwardly recessed limiting channel corresponding to the path of the stop sewing rod, and the stop sewing rod is embedded in the limiting channel.

[0006] Preferably, the external interface and functional components include one or more of the following: display screen, Type-C charging port, microphone, speaker, and physical control buttons.

[0007] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the limiting channel is adapted to the raised shape of the stop slit.

[0008] Preferably, the stop seam protrudes inward relative to the inner surface of the plush sleeve and is embedded in the limiting channel.

[0009] Preferably, the depth (D) of the limiting channel is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the height (H) of the stop suture ridge.

[0010] Preferably, the soft rubber sleeve has multiple mesh-like through holes and semi-through grooves. The mesh-like through holes penetrate the wall thickness of the soft rubber sleeve, and the semi-through grooves are grooves that are milled or molded into the outer surface of the soft rubber sleeve and do not penetrate through it.

[0011] Preferably, the soft rubber sleeve is integrally molded from liquid silicone rubber (LSR) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) using a molding process, and its Shore hardness ranges from HA00 to HA20.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. Adding a soft rubber sleeve between the movement box and the plush sleeve can replace the filling cotton. The soft rubber sleeve fits the movement box better than the filling cotton and can provide even support.

[0014] 2. The unique structure of the outer plush cover's seam allowance being embedded in the inner soft rubber cover achieves a smooth appearance, a flat feel, and structural stability. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism box structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the soft rubber sleeve structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plush cover structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the stop seam of this utility model.

[0020] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 1. Movement box; 2. Soft rubber sleeve; 3. Plush sleeve; 4. Seam stop; 5. Limiting channel. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0026] It should be noted that with the increasing popularity of AI plush toys, the requirements are no longer simply to stuff the mechanism box into the stuffed plush toy. There are also requirements for more complete interactive functions such as exposed screens, charging ports, and touch screens. Therefore, the combination of plush and mechanism box needs to be more precise and accurate. For some small plush toys, the mechanism box will take up more space, leaving less space for the stuffing layer and making it more difficult. If the stuffing is eliminated and only plush and mechanism are used, the plush toy will feel hard, have a foreign object feel (you can see the hard lumps protruding inside), and the mechanism and plush shell will be easy to misalign.

[0027] To address the aforementioned issues, this solution provides a toy with a plush bionic tactile structure. This application utilizes a soft rubber component as a filling layer between the plush and the mechanism, exhibiting excellent performance in terms of shape and precision. Furthermore, the soft rubber component is equipped with mesh-like through holes and semi-through grooves, enabling greater compression stroke and better rebound feel within the thinnest possible space, while also reducing weight and dissipating heat.

[0028] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism box structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the soft rubber sleeve structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plush cover structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the stop seam of this utility model.

[0030] This application provides a toy with a plush bionic tactile structure, including a mechanism box 1, a soft rubber sleeve 2, and a plush sleeve 3. The mechanism box 1 is made of hard plastic by injection molding. The mechanism box 1 contains mechanism hardware, including an electrically connected circuit board and a battery. The mechanism box 1 has multiple external interfaces and functional components. The soft rubber sleeve 2 is wrapped around the outside of the mechanism box 1 through an installation port and has a first opening group corresponding to the external interfaces and functional components. The plush sleeve 3 is wrapped around the outside of the soft rubber sleeve 2 and has a second opening group corresponding to the first opening group. The plush sleeve 3 is made of plush fabric cut, sewn, and hand-stitched. The soft rubber sleeve 2 has an inwardly recessed limiting channel 5 corresponding to the path of the stop sewing rod 4. The stop sewing rod 4 is embedded in the limiting channel 5, which avoids the stop sewing rod 4 forming a protrusion or depression on the plush surface, ensuring the flatness and beauty of the product appearance, and also improving the feel.

[0031] A soft rubber sleeve 2 is added between the movement box 1 and the plush sleeve 3 to replace the filling cotton. The soft rubber sleeve 2 fits the movement box 1 better than the filling cotton and can provide uniform support.

[0032] In this embodiment, the external interface and functional components include one or more of the following: display screen, Type-C charging port, microphone sound pickup hole, speaker sound output hole, and physical control buttons, wherein the physical control buttons include volume adjustment button, replacement button, and power button.

[0033] It should be noted that external interfaces and functional components are not limited to display screens, Type-C charging ports, microphone holes, speaker holes, and physical control buttons, but also include common interfaces or components on the market.

[0034] In this embodiment, the soft rubber sleeve 2 is provided with through holes that are compatible with external interfaces and functional components, so that the external interfaces and functional components are exposed for easy use.

[0035] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the limiting channel 5 is adapted to the raised shape of the stop slit 4.

[0036] In this embodiment, the stop seam 4 protrudes inward relative to the inner surface of the plush cover 3 and is embedded in the limiting channel 5, ensuring that the outer surface of the plush cover 3 remains flat to the maximum extent.

[0037] In this embodiment, the depth D of the limiting channel 5 is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the height H of the stop suture protrusion, to ensure sufficient embedding depth and limiting effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, the soft rubber sleeve 2 uses multiple mesh-like through holes and semi-through grooves. The mesh-like through holes penetrate the wall thickness of the soft rubber sleeve 2, and the semi-through grooves are grooves that are milled or molded into the outer surface of the soft rubber sleeve 2 and do not penetrate through it. The mesh-like through holes and semi-through grooves increase the contact area and adhesion friction between the inner surface of the plush sleeve 3 and the outer surface of the soft rubber sleeve 2, so as to achieve a larger compression stroke and a better rebound feel in the thinnest possible space. It can also reduce weight, dissipate heat, etc., and increase air flow, which helps to dissipate the heat accumulated between the soft rubber sleeve 2 and the plush sleeve 3, thus playing an auxiliary role in heat dissipation.

[0039] In this embodiment, the soft rubber sleeve is integrally molded using liquid silicone LSR or thermoplastic elastomer TPE through a molding process, and its Shore hardness ranges from HA00 to HA20.

[0040] Liquid silicone rubber (LSR), compared to solid high-temperature vulcanized silicone rubber, is a liquid rubber with good fluidity, fast vulcanization, and is safer and more environmentally friendly. Liquid silicone rubber also has excellent tear resistance, resilience, anti-yellowing properties, thermal stability, and heat resistance and anti-aging properties.

[0041] Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) possess the excellent properties of traditional cross-linked vulcanized rubber, such as high elasticity, aging resistance, and oil resistance, while also having the advantages of ordinary plastics, such as convenient processing and a wide range of processing methods.

[0042] It should be noted that Shore 0A is a standard measurement value for the hardness of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials. It indicates that the material hardness is 0 degrees as measured by a Shore A hardness tester. The Shore A hardness tester is used to measure materials with hardness between 15 and 90 A. The higher the value, the harder the material. When the measured value is 0A, it means that the material is very soft and close to the feel of human skin.

[0043] During installation, first, put the soft rubber sleeve 2 completely over the movement box 1, ensuring that all interfaces are exposed. Then, wrap the cut and sewn but unsewn plush cover semi-finished product. During the process, the stop seam 4 of the plush cover 3 needs to be placed into the limiting channel 5 on the soft rubber sleeve 2, aligning all openings. Then, sew the unsewn plush cover semi-finished product. At this time, the stop seam 4 is completely hidden and feels smooth and flat to the touch from the outside.

[0044] The mesh structure combined with liquid silicone or TPE allows for greater compression stroke and better rebound feel in the thinnest possible space (which is more biomimetic than simple cotton filling), while also reducing weight and dissipating heat (allowing heat to permeate evenly to the plush cover, making it more biomimetic).

[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A toy with a plush, biomimetic tactile structure, characterized in that, include: The movement box (1) contains movement hardware and has multiple external interfaces and functional components. A soft rubber sleeve (2) is wrapped around the outside of the movement box (1) and has a first opening group corresponding to the external interface and functional components; The plush cover (3) is wrapped around the soft rubber cover (2) and has a second opening group corresponding to the first opening group. The plush cover (3) is made of plush fabric by cutting, sewing and hand sewing. The soft rubber cover (2) has an inwardly recessed limiting channel (5) corresponding to the path of the stop sewing rod (4). The stop sewing rod (4) is embedded in the limiting channel (5).

2. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external interfaces and functional components include one or more of the following: display screen, Type-C charging port, microphone, speaker, and physical control buttons.

3. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the limiting channel (5) is adapted to the raised shape of the stop slit (4).

4. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stop slit (4) protrudes inward relative to the inner surface of the plush sleeve (3) and is embedded in the limiting channel (5).

5. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The depth of the limiting channel (5) is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the height of the stop suture ridge.

6. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft rubber sleeve (2) uses multiple mesh-type through holes and semi-through grooves. The mesh-type through holes penetrate the wall thickness of the soft rubber sleeve (2), and the semi-through grooves are grooves that are milled or molded into the outer surface of the soft rubber sleeve (2) and do not penetrate through it.

7. A toy with a plush, bionic tactile structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft rubber sleeve (2) is integrally formed by molding liquid silicone or thermoplastic elastomer through a molding process, and its Shore hardness range is HA00-HA20.

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