A stress-relieving toy

By designing a rotatable connector and contact groove structure, the form and gameplay of decompression toys are enriched, solving the problem that the decompression effect of existing decompression toys is weakened due to a lack of novelty, and achieving a more efficient decompression effect and a more fun experience.

CN224937636UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-06小芒电子商务有限责任公司
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Application Number
CN202522722258.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-22
Publication Date
2026-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing stress-relieving toys have a monotonous play style and fixed interaction mode, and their stress-relieving effect is easily weakened due to a lack of novelty after long-term use.

Method used

Design a decompression toy comprising multiple connectors that are rotatably connected to each other. The contact and groove work together to allow the connectors to slide in and out automatically. The contact produces a sound or a tactile feedback when sliding in and out of the groove, enriching the toy's form and playability.

Benefits of technology

By offering a variety of toy forms and diverse interactive methods, the reduced stress-relieving effect caused by a lack of novelty during long-term use is alleviated, thus enhancing the toy's fun and stress-relieving effect.

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Abstract

This application discloses a stress-relief toy, comprising multiple connecting bodies that are sequentially connected end-to-end to form a ring. Adjacent connecting bodies are rotatably connected. Each adjacent connecting body is a first connecting body and a second connecting body. The end face of the first connecting body connecting to the second connecting body has a contact, and the end face of the second connecting body connecting to the first connecting body has a groove adapted to the contact. The contact has a tendency to slide into the groove, so that when the first and second connecting bodies rotate relative to each other, the contact can automatically slide into and out of the groove. This stress-relief toy not only presents various shapes during play, enriching the play experience and helping to alleviate the problem of diminished stress-relief effect due to lack of novelty after long-term use, but also provides a tactile feedback during the deformation process as the contact slides into and out of the groove, further enriching the play experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of toy technology, and more specifically, to a decompression toy. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasingly fast pace of modern life, people often face various pressures. Pressure is a negative feeling that people involuntarily experience due to environmental influences, often causing mood swings and generating negative emotions such as depression, irritability, and anxiety. When pressure is excessive, it can negatively impact physical and mental health. Therefore, when people experience psychological stress, they often try various methods to relieve it and adjust their mood and mental state. Playing with various stress-relieving toys is one such effective way to alleviate stress.

[0003] There are various types of stress-relieving toys on the market, such as bubble wrap, deformable soft rubber toys, spinning tops, squeeze toys, and mechanical toys with repetitive movements. These toys mainly help users shift their attention and release tension by providing tactile feedback, repetitive operations, or simple tasks, thereby achieving the effect of temporarily relieving stress and relaxing the mind.

[0004] However, most existing stress-relieving toys have a monotonous play style and fixed interaction mode, and their stress-relieving effect is easily weakened due to a lack of novelty after long-term use.

[0005] In conclusion, how to enrich the play forms of stress-relieving toys in order to alleviate the problem that the stress-relieving effect is easily weakened due to lack of novelty after long-term use has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, this application provides a stress-relieving toy to enrich the play forms of stress-relieving toys and alleviate the problem that the stress-relieving effect is easily weakened due to lack of novelty after long-term use.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0008] A decompression toy includes multiple connecting bodies, which are sequentially connected end to end to form a ring, and adjacent connecting bodies are rotatably connected.

[0009] Wherein, two adjacent connecting bodies are respectively a first connecting body and a second connecting body. The end face of the first connecting body used to connect to the second connecting body is provided with a contact, and the end face of the second connecting body used to connect to the first connecting body is provided with a groove adapted to the contact.

[0010] The contact has a tendency to slide into the groove, so that when the first connector and the second connector rotate relative to each other, the contact can automatically slide into and out of the groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, a sound can be produced when the contact slides into the groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the contact is an elastic contact, and the groove is a hemispherical groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastic contact is a spring bead, which includes a spring portion and a bead portion connected to one end of the spring portion. A receiving groove is provided on the end face of the connector where the elastic contact is located, and the spring portion is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the contact is a magnetic attractor, and a groove for accommodating the magnetic attractor is provided on the end face of the first connector for connecting the second connector. The magnetic attractor and the groove slide in a direction perpendicular to the end face of the first connector. A magnetic attracting structure is provided in the groove, and the magnetic attracting structure and the magnetic attractor have a magnetic attraction force that attracts each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the number of grooves is multiple, and they are circumferentially distributed along the axial end face of the connector in which they are located.

[0016] In some embodiments, a transition guide groove is provided between two adjacent grooves.

[0017] In some embodiments, the number of contacts is multiple, and they are circumferentially distributed along the axial end face of the connector in which they are located.

[0018] In some embodiments, two adjacent connecting bodies are rotatably connected by a mortise and tenon structure.

[0019] In some embodiments, the mortise and tenon structure includes a mortise and tenon protrusion and a mortise and tenon recess, one of which is disposed on the first connecting body and the other is disposed on the second connecting body;

[0020] The mortise and tenon protrusion is mortised and tenoned with the mortise and tenon recess, and can rotate relative to each other.

[0021] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connector is provided with a textured surface layer.

[0022] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the connector is circular, and its length extends in an arc shape.

[0023] To enrich the ways to play with decompression toys, the decompression toy provided in this application includes multiple connecting bodies, which are connected end to end in sequence to form a ring. Adjacent connecting bodies are rotatably connected. The two adjacent connecting bodies are a first connecting body and a second connecting body. The end face of the first connecting body used to connect to the second connecting body is provided with a contact, and the end face of the second connecting body used to connect to the first connecting body is provided with a groove adapted to the contact. The contact has a tendency to slide into the groove, so that when the first connecting body and the second connecting body rotate relative to each other, the contact can automatically slide into and out of the groove. This stress-relieving toy, during actual play, features multiple connecting parts that link end-to-end to form a ring. Adjacent connecting parts can rotate, allowing the ring to take on various shapes during play, enriching the toy's play experience and helping to alleviate the problem of diminished stress-relieving effect due to lack of novelty after prolonged use. Simultaneously, the end face of the first connecting part connecting to the second connecting part has a contact, and the end face of the second connecting part connecting to the first connecting part has a groove adapted to the contact. The contact has a tendency to slide into the groove. When the first and second connecting parts rotate relative to each other, the contact automatically slides into the groove. Once the contact is in the groove, as the first connecting part continues to rotate relative to the second connecting part, the twisting process compresses the contact, forcing it to slide out of the groove until it slides into the next groove or back into the same groove. The sliding in and out of the groove creates a segmented tactile feedback during the toy's deformation, further enriching the play experience.

[0024] The technical features mentioned above, those to be mentioned below, and those shown individually in the accompanying drawings can be combined arbitrarily, provided that the combined technical features are not contradictory. All feasible combinations of features are the technical content explicitly described herein. Any one of the multiple sub-features contained in the same statement can be applied independently, without necessarily being applied together with other sub-features. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a decompression toy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector in the decompression toy provided in this application, where the contact is an elastic contact.

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the separation of the connection positions of two adjacent connectors when the contacts of the connectors in the decompression toy provided in this application are elastic contacts;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connector using a magnetic suction element in the decompression toy provided in this application embodiment;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connection position of two adjacent connectors when the contact of the connector in the decompression toy provided in this application uses a magnetic suction component (details of the axial end face of the first connector are not shown in the figure; only the magnetic suction component and the tenon protrusion are shown).

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer surface textured layer of the connector of the decompression toy provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1- Ring-shaped body;

[0034] 10-Connector;

[0035] 101 - First connector;

[0036] 102 - Second connector;

[0037] 103 - Receiving tank;

[0038] 104-Groove;

[0039] 11-Contact;

[0040] 11a - Flexible contact;

[0041] 11a1 - Elastic part;

[0042] 11a2 - Top bead portion;

[0043] 11b - Magnetic clasp;

[0044] 12-groove;

[0045] 13- Transition guide groove;

[0046] 14- Mortise and tenon structure;

[0047] 141 - Mortise and tenon protrusion;

[0048] 142-Mortise and tenon recess. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The core of this application is to provide a stress-relieving toy that enriches the ways in which stress-relieving toys can be played, thereby alleviating the problem that the stress-relieving effect may weaken due to a lack of novelty after long-term use.

[0050] 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 some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] With the increasingly fast pace of modern life, people often face various pressures. Pressure is a negative feeling that people involuntarily experience due to environmental influences, often causing mood swings and generating negative emotions such as depression, irritability, and anxiety. When pressure is excessive, it can negatively impact physical and mental health. Therefore, when people experience psychological stress, they often try various methods to relieve it and adjust their mood and mental state. Playing with various stress-relieving toys is one such effective way to alleviate stress.

[0052] There are various types of stress-relieving toys on the market, such as bubble wrap, deformable soft rubber toys, spinning tops, squeeze toys, and mechanical toys with repetitive movements. These toys mainly help users shift their attention and release tension by providing tactile feedback, repetitive operations, or simple tasks, thereby achieving the effect of temporarily relieving stress and relaxing the mind.

[0053] However, most existing stress-relieving toys have a monotonous play style and fixed interaction mode, and their stress-relieving effect is easily weakened due to a lack of novelty after long-term use.

[0054] Based on this, this application provides a stress-relieving toy to enrich the playability of stress-relieving toys and alleviate the problem that the stress-relieving effect may weaken due to lack of novelty after long-term use.

[0055] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-3As shown in the embodiment of this application, the decompression toy includes multiple connecting bodies 10, which are connected end to end to form a ring body 1. Adjacent connecting bodies 10 are rotatably connected. The rotation center of this rotatable connection is specifically the vertical center line of the mating surfaces of the two connecting bodies 10. The specific shape of the connecting bodies 10 is not limited; for example, it can be designed as a curved strip structure. Furthermore, the size, specifications, and shape of each connecting body 10 can be the same or different. For example, all connecting bodies 10 may have the same size, specifications, and shape; or all connecting bodies 10 may have different sizes, specifications, and shapes; or some connecting bodies 10 may have the same size, specifications, and shape, while others may have different sizes, specifications, and shapes. In specific applications, the configuration can be selected according to actual needs, and no further specific limitations are made here.

[0056] To facilitate the description of the connection structure between two adjacent connectors 10, the two adjacent connectors 10 are defined as a first connector 101 and a second connector 102, respectively. A contact 11 is provided on the end face of the first connector 101 for connecting to the second connector 102, and a groove 12 adapted to the contact 11 is provided on the end face of the second connector 102 for connecting to the first connector 101. In this application, the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 are only used to distinguish between two adjacent connectors 10, and do not specifically refer to any one connector 10 as the first connector 101 or the second connector 102. Furthermore, the contact 11 has a tendency to slide into the groove 12, so that when the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 rotate relative to each other, the contact 11 can automatically slide into and out of the groove 12.

[0057] This stress-relieving toy, during actual play, features multiple connecting bodies 10 sequentially connected end-to-end to form a ring 1. Adjacent connecting bodies 10 are rotatable, allowing the entire ring 1 to take on various shapes through rotation between adjacent connecting bodies 10. This enriches the play experience and helps alleviate the problem of diminished stress-relieving effect due to lack of novelty after prolonged use. Simultaneously, the end face of the first connecting body 101 for connecting to the second connecting body 102 is provided with a contact 11, and the end face of the second connecting body 102 for connecting to the first connecting body 101 is provided with a groove 12 adapted to the contact 11. The contact 11 has a tendency to slide into the groove 12. When the first connector 101 and the second connector 102 rotate relative to each other, the contact 11 can automatically slide into the groove 12, and a sound can be produced when the contact 11 slides into the groove 12. After the contact 11 is in the groove 12, as the first connector 101 continues to rotate relative to the second connector 102, the contact 11 will be squeezed during the twisting process, forcing the contact 11 to slide out of the groove 12, until the contact 11 slides into the next groove 12 or slides back into the same groove 12. When the contact 11 slides into and out of the groove 12, it will make the decompression toy produce a certain segmented feel during the deformation process, further enriching the play of the decompression toy.

[0058] In a further embodiment, the contact 11 can also produce a sound when it slides into the groove 12. Therefore, during play, the decompression toy can not only present different shapes, but also produce a sound when the contact 11 slides into the groove 12, giving the decompression toy a segmented tactile feel and segmented sound, further enriching the ways to play with the decompression toy.

[0059] It is worth mentioning that the sound made when the contact 11 slides into the groove 12 is not necessary. For example, it can also be designed to be silent when the contact 11 slides into the groove 12, but this will not affect the segmented feel produced by the decompression toy during the deformation process.

[0060] In some specific implementation plans, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Specifically, the contact 11 can be an elastic contact 11a, and the groove 12 is a hemispherical groove. By designing the contact 11 into the structure of the elastic contact 11a, the processing and structure of the contact 11 are simplified. The specific structural form of the elastic contact 11a is not limited, as long as it allows the contact 11 to have a tendency to move towards the groove 12.

[0061] For example, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The aforementioned elastic contact 11a can be specifically designed as a spring bead, which includes a spring portion 11a1 and a bead portion 11a2 connected to one end of the spring portion 11a1. A receiving groove 103 is provided on the end face of the connecting body 10 where the elastic contact 11a is located. The spring portion 11a1 is located in the receiving groove 103, and when the bead portion 11a2 is squeezed, the spring portion 11a1 can retract and allow the bead portion 11a2 to be completely stored in the receiving groove 103. This allows the elastic contact 11a to be stored in the receiving groove 103 when it slides out of the groove 12, satisfying the rotation (torsion) play between two adjacent connecting bodies 10.

[0062] It is understood that the above-described structure of the spring top bead is merely an example of the structure of the elastic contact 11a in this application embodiment. In actual application, it can also be designed into other elastic contact structures, and the spring can be replaced by other elastic components, such as spring sheets or elastic rubber parts.

[0063] In some other specific implementation schemes, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the contact 11 can be specifically designed as a magnetic suction member 11b. The end face of the first connector 101 for connecting the second connector 102 is provided with a groove 104 for accommodating the magnetic suction member 11b. The magnetic suction member 11b and the groove 104 slide in a direction perpendicular to the end face of the first connector 101. A magnetic suction structure is provided in the groove 12. The magnetic suction structure and the magnetic suction member 11b have a magnetic attraction force that attracts each other. The head of the magnetic suction member 11b should be a smoothly transitioned curved surface structure (such as a ball head structure), and / or the groove body of the groove 12 should be a smoothly transitioned curved surface structure (such as a hemispherical groove) to ensure that the head of the magnetic suction member 11b can smoothly disengage from the groove 12 when the first connector 101 rotates relative to the second connector 102. By designing the magnetic structure in conjunction with the magnetic element 11b, the structure is simplified. The magnetic element 11b is located within the groove 104. When the first connector 101 rotates relative to the second connector 102 until the magnetic element 11b aligns with the groove 12, the magnetic element 11b moves towards the groove 12 and makes a sound due to the mutual attraction between the magnetic structure and the magnetic element 11b. As the first connector 101 continues to rotate relative to the second connector 102, the magnetic element 11b detaches from the groove 12 until it moves to the next groove 12 to match. The magnetic structure and the magnetic element 11b only need to have a mutual magnetic attraction. For example, one of the magnetic structure and the magnetic element 11b can be a magnet, and the other can be an iron structure. Alternatively, both the magnetic structure and the magnetic element 11b can be magnets, with their opposing surfaces having opposite magnetic poles. Furthermore, the magnetic structure can specifically be a magnetic member disposed within the groove 12, or a magnetic layer formed on the surface of the groove 12.

[0064] It is worth mentioning that when the contact 11 is designed as a magnetic element 11b and the groove 12 is designed with a magnetic structure, the body material of each corresponding connector 10 should be a non-ferrous part, or a non-magnetic material, so as not to affect the interaction between the magnetic element 11b and the magnetic structure.

[0065] In some other specific implementations, the number of the above-mentioned grooves 12 can be designed as one or multiple. When multiple grooves 12 are designed, the multiple grooves 12 are circumferentially distributed along the axial end face of the connector 10 to ensure that when the first connector 101 rotates one revolution relative to the second connector 102, the contact 11 can cooperate with multiple grooves 12 and make a sound. That is, one revolution can make multiple sounds, thereby increasing the frequency of the segmented sound of the decompression toy.

[0066] In a further implementation plan, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a transition guide groove 13 can be provided between two adjacent grooves 12. The two ends of the transition guide groove 13 are respectively connected to the two adjacent grooves 12. By designing this structure, the contact 11 can slide out of one groove 12 and slide to another groove 12 more smoothly.

[0067] In other specific implementations, the number of contacts 11 can be one or more. When there are multiple contacts 11, they can be arranged circumferentially along the axial end face of the connector 10. By designing multiple contacts 11, more grooves 12 can be matched, and multiple overlapping sounds can be emitted when multiple contacts 11 engage with multiple grooves 12. Of course, when multiple contacts 11 are designed, the number of grooves 12 is not limited to multiple; it can also be one. For example, when multiple contacts 11 are designed and one groove 12 is designed, multiple contacts 11 can engage with the groove 12 sequentially during rotation, thus emitting multiple sounds in one rotation. In specific applications, the configuration can be selected according to actual needs, and no further specific limitations are made here.

[0068] In some other specific implementation schemes, refer to Figure 3As shown, two adjacent connecting bodies 10 are rotatably connected by a mortise and tenon structure 14. Specifically, the mortise and tenon structure 14 includes a mortise and tenon protrusion 141 and a mortise and tenon recess 142. One of the mortise and tenon protrusion 141 and the mortise and tenon recess 142 is disposed on the first connecting body 101, and the other is disposed on the second connecting body 102. The mortise and tenon protrusion 141 and the mortise and tenon recess 142 are mortised and tenoned together and can rotate relative to each other. By designing the above-mentioned mortise and tenon structure 14 connection, the connection between the two connecting bodies 10 is more reliable. Of course, it is understood that the above-mentioned mortise and tenon connection structure is only an example of the embodiment of this application. In actual application, other rotatable connection structures can also be designed, such as a pivot connection, where at least one end of the pivot is rotatably connected to the connecting body 10.

[0069] In some other specific implementation schemes, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the outer surface of the connector 10 can also be provided with a textured surface layer. By designing a textured surface layer, the tactile feel of the decompression toy's surface can be improved, enhancing the fun of playing with it.

[0070] For example, the surface of connector 10 can use different surface layers or coverings. These surface layers or coverings can have different rigidity, hardness, elasticity, softness, flexibility, texture, and similar properties. For example, the covering can include an elastic material such as rubber, foam, sponge, synthetic rubber, polyurethane, or similar materials. These flexible materials can have a wide range of hardness, such as an IFD, so that the toy has different tactile sensations based on different coverings. Another way to change the hardness of toy parts is to use a covering containing a gel or liquid encapsulated in it. The covering can also be a malleable material such as clay, plaster, or modeling clay.

[0071] Individual connectors 10 can have various textures. For example, the surface of connector 10 can have different protrusions, pawls, bumps, ridges, ribs, or similar features to provide a unique tactile experience when the user's fingers grip the surface of the toy. Other textures include: flexible or elastic protrusions, extensions, pillars, rubber, sponge, or similar materials. Connectors 10 can include various characters or fonts, such as letters, words, numbers, Braille, or similar. As a further example, the surface can be rough, flat, smooth, slightly sticky, viscous, lubricated, or similar.

[0072] On another front, the connecting body 10 of the decompression toy can include a variety of natural or synthetic materials. For example, the surface can have seeds, dried fruits or plants, feathers, leather, wood particles, synthetic fibers, hair, or the like. The surface can also include aromatic materials for aromatherapy, such as herbs, flowers, or even scented materials.

[0073] The connecting body 10 of the stress-relieving toy may also include materials such as lotions, creams, ointments, or lubricants, which can be transferred to the user's hands. In some cases, the toy's components may include a medication that comes into contact with the user's hands, such as an ointment for treating arthritis, a medicated hand cream, antibiotics, or the like. Therefore, in addition to its stress-relieving effect, the stress-relieving toy can also have a certain auxiliary medical function.

[0074] In other embodiments, various movable, slidable, pressable, or rotatable elements or designs may be disposed on or surrounding a single connector 10 of the decompression toy. For example, a rotatable sleeve or cylinder may surround the connector 10. In another embodiment, a connector 10 may have slidable protrusions or other elements capable of horizontal or vertical movement relative to the surface of the connector 10. In yet another embodiment, a connector 10 may include pressable protrusions or buttons disposed on the surface of a component.

[0075] The connector 10 of the decompression toy can also be made capable of moving inward and outward, for example, by incorporating springs on its outer surface. Similarly, the connector 10 can also be made capable of vibration by incorporating one or more vibrating elements, such as piezoelectric, ceramic, or mechanical vibrators, on or inside its surface. These components can also be used for electrotherapy by generating gentle electrical vibrations. The energy required for electrotherapy can be provided by one or more batteries, which can be housed inside the connector 10 or in an external battery pack. Similarly, heating or cooling elements can also be used to heat or cool the connector 10.

[0076] Each connector 10 (which, when combined with other components, forms a therapeutic stress-relieving toy) can have the same covering or texture, different coverings or textures, or any combination thereof. For example, a twenty-part stress-relieving toy can consist of twenty feather-covered connectors 10. Alternatively, a twenty-part stress-relieving toy can consist of twenty independent connectors 10, each with a different covering and / or texture. Because any number of combinations are possible, an infinite number of combinations of textures and / or coverings can be used in the manufacture of these twenty parts.

[0077] Furthermore, the surface layer of connector 10 can be virtually any color, including translucent or transparent, and can have different thicknesses, textures, hardness, compressive strength, and similar properties. For example, the thickness of the surface layer can vary from about 1 mm to about 6 mm; more preferably from about 2 mm to about 4 mm. Examples of usable textures include: dots, pawls, ripples, lines, roughness, smoothness, stickiness, or similar textures.

[0078] In some other specific implementations, the cross-section of the aforementioned connector 10 may be designed as a circle, but is not limited to a circle. For example, it may also be designed as a rhombus or other polygonal structure, and its length extends in an arc shape, that is, it extends in a curve.

[0079] The curved extension of each connector 10 results in the two torsion axes of each connector 10 being misaligned. Without moving the other connectors 10 of the decompression toy, a single connector 10 cannot twist relative to adjacent parts. Connectors 10 cannot be moved independently.

[0080] Typically, when a user initially twists a stress-relief toy, the twisting axes are random and misaligned. The initial set of anchors comprises a chain (i.e., a ring 1) formed by multiple connectors 10. The force required to move a single connector 10 must be sufficient to disrupt the entire ring 1, while simultaneously moving each ring 1 and reorienting each twisting axis. This chain-wide perturbation continues until the two axes are aligned. The initial resistance to these changes in the therapeutic toy is what gives rise to its structural sustaining properties. This initial resistance is at least partially responsible for the self-supporting characteristics of the stress-relief toy. Smaller moving forces acting on the toy (such as gravity and accidental impacts) are insufficient to overcome the misaligned resistance.

[0081] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0082] As indicated in this application and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "a," and / or "the" are not specifically singular and may include the plural. Generally, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of expressly identified steps and elements, which do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements. An element defined by the phrase "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, product, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0083] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or", for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0084] It should also be noted that in the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for the purpose of distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying order.

[0085] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A stress-relieving toy, characterized in that, It includes multiple connectors (10), which are connected end to end in sequence to form a ring (1), and adjacent connectors (10) are rotatably connected; Among them, the two adjacent connectors (10) are a first connector (101) and a second connector (102), respectively. The first connector (101) is provided with a contact (11) on the end face for connecting to the second connector (102), and the second connector (102) is provided with a groove (12) adapted to the contact (11) on the end face for connecting to the first connector (101). The contact (11) has a tendency to slide into the groove (12) so that when the first connector (101) and the second connector (102) rotate relative to each other, the contact (11) can automatically slide into and out of the groove (12).

2. The decompression toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The contact (11) can produce a sound when it slides into the groove (12).

3. The decompression toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The contact (11) is an elastic contact (11a), and the groove (12) is a hemispherical groove.

4. The decompression toy as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic contact (11a) is a spring top bead, which includes a spring part (11a1) and a top bead part (11a2) connected to one end of the spring part (11a1). A receiving groove (103) is provided on the end face of the connecting body (10) where the elastic contact (11a) is located, and the spring part (11a1) is disposed in the receiving groove (103).

5. The decompression toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The contact (11) is a magnetic suction element (11b). The end face of the first connector (101) used to connect to the second connector (102) is provided with a groove (104) for accommodating the magnetic suction element (11b). The magnetic suction element (11b) and the groove (104) slide and engage in a direction perpendicular to the end face of the first connector (101). A magnetic suction structure is provided in the groove (12). The magnetic suction structure and the magnetic suction element (11b) have a magnetic attraction force that attracts each other.

6. The decompression toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of grooves (12) is multiple, and they are circumferentially distributed along the axial end face of the connecting body (10) where they are located.

7. The decompression toy as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A transition guide groove (13) is provided between two adjacent grooves (12).

8. The decompression toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of contacts (11) is multiple, and they are circumferentially distributed along the axial end face of the connector (10) to which they are located.

9. The decompression toy as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The two adjacent connecting bodies (10) are rotatably connected by a mortise and tenon structure (14).

10. The decompression toy as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The mortise and tenon structure (14) includes a mortise and tenon protrusion (141) and a mortise and tenon recess (142), one of which is disposed on the first connector (101) and the other is disposed on the second connector (102). The tenon protrusion (141) and the tenon recess (142) are tenon-tenon connected and can rotate relative to each other.

11. The decompression toy as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The outer surface of the connector (10) is provided with a textured surface layer.

12. The decompression toy as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The cross-section of the connector (10) is circular, and its length extends in an arc shape.