Flying disc launch device and multifunctional toy

Abstract

A flying disc launch device is provided, which includes a storage cavity and a launching cavity connected through a passing channel inside the shell. The storage cavity is used to store multiple flying discs, and a launching shaft is rotationally connected inside the the launching cavity. When starting the game, the power component is started to drive the propulsion block to move back and forth. Due to the separable contact between the propulsion plate and the propulsion block, the propulsion block is capable of driving the propulsion plate to move to the second position. At this time, the pushing arm moves from one side of the storage cavity to the passing channel to push the flying disc at the bottom of the storage cavity into the launching cavity. It also provides a multifunctional toy having an actuator and the flying disc launch device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to a Chinese Application No. 202520174913.9, filed on Jan. 26, 2025. This application also claims priority to a Chinese Application No. 202520174879.5, filed on Jan. 26, 2025, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical filed of toys, in particular to a flying disc launch device and a multifunctional toy.BACKGROUND

[0003] At present, the flying disc launch device on the market generally includes two parts: a flying disc and a driving device that drives the flying disc to fly out. The driving device outputs torque to the flying disc, and the flying disc obtains upward force by rotating, so that it can detach and fly out of the driving device. However, in related technologies, after a single operation to launch a flying disc, players need to manually place the flying disc into the launch tube before proceeding with the next flying disc launch operation. Common structures include the flying disc launch device disclosed in patent document CN222092517U. The flying disc launch device can simultaneously launch multiple flying disc toys in a single operation, but there is still a problem of not being able to automatically and continuously launch flying discs, resulting in a poor gaming experience.SUMMARY

[0004] The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a flying disc launch device and a multifunctional toy to solve the problem mentioned in the background that flying discs cannot be automatically and continuously launched in existing structures.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objective, the present disclosure provides a flying disc launch device, including:

[0006] a shell provided with a storage cavity and a launching cavity, wherein the storage cavity and the launching cavity are connected through a passing channel for a flying disc to pass through;

[0007] a launching shaft rotatably connected to a bottom of the launching cavity;

[0008] a power assembly including a power component and a propulsion block driven by the power component to move back and forth; and

[0009] a propulsion plate capable of moving between a first position and a second position of the shell, wherein the propulsion plate is in separable contact with the propulsion block, and an elastic member is connected between the propulsion plate and the shell, the propulsion plate is connected to the launching shaft through a toothed plate in a transmission manner, and the propulsion plate is movably connected to an interior of the storage cavity through a pushing arm; when the propulsion plate is driven by the propulsion block to move to the second position, the pushing arm pushes the flying disc in the storage cavity into the launching cavity; when the propulsion plate is driven by the elastic member to move to the first position, the toothed plate drives the launching shaft to rotate to launch the flying disc.

[0010] The present disclosure further provides a multifunctional toy, which includes an outer shell, and further includes an actuator installed inside the outer shell and a flying disc launch device as mentioned above. The actuator includes a motor, a third gear train, a support baseplate exposed at a bottom of the toy, and a driving wheel and a switching switch that are at least partially exposed,

[0011] wherein the support baseplate is fixed with a connecting shaft, and both the connecting shaft and the driving wheel are connected to the motor through the third gear train for transmission;

[0012] the switching switch is located at the bottom of the toy and includes a toggle block and a pushing plate, the pushing plate is inclined with a guide slope on the side opposite to the connecting shaft and / or at an end of the connecting shaft in a direction of movement, and the toggle block is capable of driving the pushing plate to move to a third position away from the connecting shaft or to a fourth position covering the connecting shaft; when the pushing plate is in the third position, the support baseplate is lifted off a ground under an action of a spring member; when the pushing plate is in the fourth position, the support baseplate moves to support the ground under a pushing of the pushing plate and maintains a meshing state with the third gear train through the connecting shaft.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the flying disc launch device further includes a control switch, the control switch is electrically connected to the power component of the flying disc launch device, and the control switch is connected to the pushing plate in a contact manner, for starting or stopping the power component when the pushing plate moves.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the multifunctional toy further includes a game assembly, wherein the game assembly includes a connector, an adapter capable of being plugged into the connector, and a pipe component capable of being plugged into both the connector and the adapter, the outer shell is provided with a clearance groove at the position corresponding to the cavity opening of the storage cavity and / or launching cavity of the flying disc launch device, and the connector is detachably fixed to the outer shell through the clearance groove.

[0015] Therefore, according to the technical means of the present disclosure, the brief description of the benefits that can be obtained by the present disclosure is as follows: the flying disc launch device provided by the present disclosure has a storage cavity and a launching cavity connected through a passing channel in the shell, and the storage cavity can be used to store multiple flying discs. The inner part of the launching cavity is rotatably connected to the launching shaft. When starting the game, the power component starts to drive the propulsion block to move back and forth. Since the propulsion plate and the propulsion block are be separably engaged, the propulsion block can drive the propulsion plate to move to the second position. At this time, the pushing arm moves from one side of the storage cavity to the passing channel to push the flying disc at the bottom of the storage cavity into the launching cavity. In addition, due to the elastic member connected between the propulsion plate and the shell, when the propulsion plate and the propulsion block are separated, the propulsion plate is driven to move back to the first position under elastic force, at this moment, the toothed plate drives the launching shaft to rotate, outputting torque to the flying disc, allowing the flying disc to rotate and fly away from the launch cavity. Therefore, the flying disc launch device provided by the present disclosure can automatically and continuously launch flying discs by driving the propulsion plate back and forth between the first position and the second position through the cooperation of the propulsion block and the elastic member during the continuous operation of the power component. The game has a high degree of automation, strong ornamental value, and better gaming experience.

[0016] In the multifunctional toy provided by the present disclosure, the driving wheel of the actuator and the connecting shaft of the support baseplate are both connected to the motor through a third gear train, and the switching switch is further movably set at the bottom of the toy. The pushing plate of the switching switch is inclined with a guide slope on the side opposite to the connecting shaft and / or at the end of the connecting shaft in the direction of movement. Therefore, during the movement of the pushing plate with the toggle block, the pushing plate is capable of moving between the third position far away from the connecting shaft and the fourth position covering the connecting shaft under the guidance of the guide slope. When the pushing plate is in the third position, the support baseplate is lifted off the ground under the action of the spring member, at this moment, the driving wheel contacts the ground and rotates to present a moving state; when the pushing plate is in the fourth position, the support baseplate moves and contacts the ground under the push of the pushing plate. At this time, the third gear train meshes with the connecting shaft and rotates to present a rotating state. In summary, the multifunctional toy of the present disclosure can maintain a single moving or rotating state through switching a switching switch, with high player autonomy and selectivity. Moreover, the actuator can also be used in conjunction with other devices such as a flying disc launch device and game assembly for playing, allowing for the development of multiple different gameplay modes and increasing the playability, practicality, and versatility of the toy.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional toy in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the multifunctional toy shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the flying disc launch device shown in FIG. 2.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the flying disc launch device shown in FIG. 3 during the game process.

[0021] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the flying disc launch device shown in FIG. 3.

[0022] FIG. 6 is an internal schematic diagram of the pushing plate in the first position shown in FIG. 3.

[0023] FIG. 7 is an internal schematic diagram of the propulsion plate moving towards the second position shown in FIG. 4.

[0024] FIG. 8 is an internal schematic diagram of the propulsion plate in the second position shown in FIG. 7.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the flying disc launch device shown in FIG. 3.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the flying disc launch device shown in FIG. 4.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the pushing plate in the third position shown in FIG. 2.

[0028] FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the support baseplate and the third gear set shown in FIG. 11.

[0029] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the pushing plate in the fourth position shown in FIG. 2.

[0030] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of the support baseplate and the third gear set shown in FIG. 13.

[0031] FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of one connection configuration between the shell and the game assembly shown in FIG. 1.

[0032] FIG. 16 is schematic diagram of another connection configuration between the shell and the game assembly shown in FIG. 1.

[0033] Reference numbers in the drawings: 1—outer shell; 101—clearance groove; 11—first outer shell; 12—second outer shell; 13—third outer shell; 131—switch hole; 1311—clamping slot; 132—fixing slot; 1321—arc-shaped tooth groove surface; 133—decorative compartment; 1331—receiving cavity; 10—flying disc launch device; 100—shell; 110—upper shell; 111—first shell; 112—second shell; 1121—groove; 1122—sliding hole; 113—third shell; 1101—storage cavity; 1102—launching cavity; 1103—passing channel; 1104—first installation cavity; 1105—first opening; 120—lower shell; 121—fourth shell; 1211—connection slot; 1212—connecting column; 1213—fixed column; 122—fifth shell; 123—fixed cover; 1201—second installation cavity; 1202—second opening; 130—cavity; 200—launching shaft; 210—driving portion; 220—transmission portion; 300—power component; 400—rotating wheel; 410—propulsion block; 500—propulsion plate; 510—guide hole; 520—follower block; 530—toothed plate; 540—pushing arm; 541—arm body; 5411—limit baffle; 542—pushing block; 5421—first end; 5422—second end; 5423—inclined surface; 600—elastic member; 700—first gear train; 710—output gear; 720 input gear; 721—first gear; 722—second gear; 723—serrated surface; 730—transmission gear; 800—second gear train; 810—first driving gear; 820—second driving gear; 900—control switch; 20—actuator; 201—installation box; 2011—through hole; 2012—limit connecting column; 2013—installation slot; 202—motor; 203—third gear train; 2031—first gear set; 2032—second gear set; 2033—third gear set; 204—support baseplate; 2041—connecting shaft; 2042—gear portion; 2043—first guide inclined surface; 205—driving wheel; 206—follower wheel; 206a—support arm; 2061—positioning strip; 2062—positioning point; 206b—wheel body; 207—switching switch; 207a—toggle block; 2071—clamping point; 207b—pushing plate; 2072—connection hole; 2073—second guide inclined surface; 2074—switch slot; 30—flying disc; 40—game assembly; 41—connector; 411—first plug-in slot; 42—adapter; 421—second plug-in slot; 43—pipe component.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0034] A preferred embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present disclosure, and should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0036] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “center”, “longitudinal”, “transverse”, “length”, “width”, “thickness”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “clockwise”, “counterclockwise” and other directional or positional relationships indicated are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0037] In addition, the terms “first”, “second”, etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features limited to “first”, “second”, etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features.

[0038] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms “installation”, “communication”, “connection”, “fixation”, etc. should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or connected internally between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and limited, the first feature above or below the second feature may include direct contact between the first feature and the second feature, or may include that the first feature and the second feature are not in direct contact but through another feature contact between them. Moreover, the first feature being “on”, “above”, and “over” the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. The first feature being “under”, “below”, and “lower” include the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, this embodiment provides a multifunctional toy including an outer shell body 1, a flying disc launch device 10 and an actuator 20 installed inside the outer shell body 1, and a game assembly 40 detachably connected to the outer shell body 1. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the multifunctional toy may not have a game assembly 40.

[0041] Where, the outer shell body 1 includes a first outer shell 11 and a second outer shell 12 that are detachably connected, and a third outer shell 13 that is detachably connected to the bottom of the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12. It can be understood that a flying disc launch device 10 is fixedly installed between the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12, and two clearance grooves 101 are respectively arranged at the opening position of the storage cavity and / or launching cavity of the flying disc launch device 10. The clearance groove 101 is an L-shaped groove with one end communicating to the outside for fixedly connecting the game assembly 40. The third outer shell 13 is fixedly installed with an actuator 20 inside. In this embodiment, the third outer shell 13 is provided with a switch hole 131, a fixing slot 132, and a decorative compartment 133. The switch hole 131 is used to move the toggle block connected to the actuator 20 and make the toggle block exposed on the outer shell 1, and the fixing slot 132 is used to rotate the follower wheel connected to the actuator 20 and make the follower wheel exposed on the outer shell 1. The decorative compartment 133 is detachably connected to both sides of the third outer shell 13, playing a role in decorative appearance.

[0042] It should be noted that two clamping slots 1311 are arranged on at least one side wall of the switch hole 131 at intervals, 1, the two clamping slots 1311 are arc-shaped grooves used for positioning and connecting the toggle block. The inner wall of the fixing slot 132 is provided with an arc-shaped tooth groove surface 1321 for positioning and connecting the follower wheel. The interior of the decorative compartment 133 is provided with a receiving cavity 1331 for fixedly installing the power supply device, which can improve the rationality of the spatial distribution inside the third outer shell 13. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing slot 132 and / or the decorative compartment 133 can be eliminated in the third housing 13 according to the structural adjustment of the actuator 20. The switch hole 131 may not be provided with clamping slots 1311, and similarly, the inner wall of the fixing slot 132 may not be provided with an arc-shaped tooth groove surface 1321. The decorative compartment 133 may not be provided with the power supply device, and the power supply device can be directly installed inside the third outer shell 13.

[0043] Please refer to FIG. 3 to FIG. 10. The flying disc launch device 10 is used for continuously launching flying discs 30. The flying disc launch device 10 includes a shell body 100, a launching shaft 200 for launching flying discs 30, a power component 300 fixed inside the shell body 100, a rotating wheel 400 rotatably connected to the shell body 100, an propulsion plate 500 movably connected to the shell body 100, a first gear train 700 connected to the power component 300 and the rotating wheel 400 in a transmission manner, and a second gear train 800 connected to the propulsion plate 500 and the launching shaft 200 in a transmission manner. In this embodiment, the flying disc launch device 10 further includes a control switch 900, which is electrically connected to the power component 300. The control switch 900 is fixed to the installation box of the actuator 20, and is connected to the pushing plate of the actuator 20 in a buttable manner for starting or stopping the power component 300 when the pushing plate moves. It can be understood that the control switch 900 can cooperate with the actuator 20 to switch different game functions when the actuator 20 switches the state mode. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the control switch 900 may be located at other positions of the outer shell body 1 away from the pushing plate, or the flying disc launch device 10 may not be provided with the control switch 900.

[0044] It should be noted that the power component 300 and the propulsion block on the rotating wheel 400 constitute a power assembly, and the propulsion block is driven by the power component 300 to move back and forth, used to push the propulsion plate 500 to move in one direction. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the flying disc launch device 10 may not be provided with the first gear train 700 and / or the second gear train 800. If the first gear train 700 is not provided, the power component 300 directly drives and connects to the rotating wheel 400. If the second gear train 800 is not provided, the propulsion plate 500 directly connects to the launching shaft 200 in a transmission manner. The flying disc launch device 10 may not be provided with the rotating wheel 400, and may be provided with other structures for fixing the propulsion block, such as a moving plate, a rotational belt, and other structural components that can be moved or rotated by the power component 300, to achieve the purpose of the propulsion block being driven back and forth by the power component 300.

[0045] The shell body 100 includes an upper shell body 110 and a lower shell body 120 which are detachably connected, and a hollow cavity 130 is arranged between the upper shell body 110 and the lower shell body 120 for connecting the rotating wheel 400 and the propulsion plate 500. It can be understood that the upper shell body 110 is provided with a storage cavity 1101 and a launching cavity 1102, the storage cavity 1101 is communicated to the launching cavity 1102 through a passing channel 1103. The storage cavity 1101 can store a plurality of flying discs 30, which are stacked and stored in the storage cavity 1101. In this embodiment, the bottom of the launching cavity 1102 extends downwards for a certain distance along the plane of the bottom wall of the storage cavity 1101, so that the bottom walls of the storage cavity 1101 and the launching cavity 1102 are on different horizontal planes, and the height of the bottom wall of the storage cavity 1101 from the ground is greater than that of the launching cavity 1102. With the above arrangement, the launching cavity 1102 has an installation height inside for the launching shaft 200 to extend, so that the flying discs 30 will not interfere with the launching shaft 200 during the controlled movement from the storage cavity 1101 to the launching cavity 1102, and can completely fall into the launching cavity 1102. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the bottom walls of the launching cavity 1102 and the storage cavity 1101 can be on the same horizontal plane. At this time, the flying discs 30 need to adopt an openable and closable structure, that is, when the flying discs 30 touch the launching shaft 200, the shell bodies of the flying discs 30 can be opened to achieve the purpose of moving into the launching cavity 1102. When the flying discs 30 completely enter the launching cavity 1102, the shell bodies of the flying discs 30 can be closed and connected to the launching shaft 200.

[0046] In this embodiment, the upper shell body 110 is composed of a first shell body 111, a second shell body 112, and a third shell body 113 that are detachably connected. The first shell body 111 is fixed to one side of the second shell body 112 to form the storage cavity 1101 and the launching cavity 1102, thereby saving production costs. The third shell body 113 is fixed on the other side of the second shell body 112 to form the first installation cavity 1104. The first installation cavity 1104 is communicated to the hollow cavity 130 through the first opening 1105 to connect the second gear train 800. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, if the flying disc launch device 10 is not provided with the second gear train 800, the upper shell body 110 can be composed only of the first shell body 111 and the second shell body 112. The upper shell body 110 can also be a structure formed by integral injection molding.

[0047] It should be noted that in order to meet the positional relationship between the bottom walls of the storage cavity 1101 and the launching cavity 1102 in this embodiment, the second shell body 112 is recessed to form a groove 1121 at the position of the launching cavity 1102 in a concave manner. When the first shell body 111 is connected to the second shell body 112, the bottom wall of the second shell body 112 forms the bottom wall of the storage cavity 1101, and the bottom wall of the groove 1121 forms the bottom wall of the launching cavity 1102. In order to allow the pushing arm of the propulsion plate 500 to be movably connected to the bottom of the storage cavity 1101, the second shell body 112 is provided with a sliding hole 1122 communicated to the groove 1121 at the position of the storage cavity 1101. The extension direction of the sliding hole 1122 is the same as the direction of movement of the flying discs 30.

[0048] In this embodiment, the lower shell body 120 is composed of a fourth shell body 121 and a fifth shell body 122 that are detachably connected, wherein the fourth shell body 121 is detachably fixed to the second shell body 112. The fourth shell body 121 is provided with a connection slot 1211 and a connecting column 1212 on the side wall relative to the upper shell body 110, the bottom of the connection slot 1211 protrudes outward to provide a fixed column 1213. A rotating wheel 400 is rotatably sleeved on the fixed column 1213, and the end of the fixed column 1213 is detachably connected to a fixed cover 123 to limit the connection of the rotating wheel 400 in the hollow cavity 130. A guide hole of the propulsion plate 500 is movably inserted into the connecting column 1212 for limiting the propulsion plate 500 to be connected in the hollow cavity 130. The fifth shell body 122 is fixed to the other side of the fourth shell body 121 away from the upper shell body 110, forming a second installation cavity 1201. The second installation cavity 1201 is communicated to the hollow cavity 130 through a second opening 1202, for connecting the power component 300 and the first gear train 700.

[0049] In other embodiments of the present disclosure, if the flying disc launch device 10 is not provided with the first gear train 700, the lower shell body 120 can be composed only of the fourth shell body 121, and the power component 300 can be fixedly installed on the fourth shell body 121. Correspondingly, the lower shell body 120 can also be a structure formed by integral injection molding.

[0050] The launching shaft 200 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the launching cavity 1102. In this embodiment, the distance between the top of the launching shaft 200 and the plane where the bottom wall of the storage cavity 1101 is located is greater than or equal to zero, to ensure that during the movement of the flying discs 30 into the launching cavity 1102, the launching shaft 200 cannot interfere with the movement of the flying discs 30, so that the flying discs 30 can translate into the launching cavity 1102.

[0051] It can be understood that the launching shaft 200 includes an integrated driving portion 210 and a transmission portion 220. The driving portion 210 rotates and is exposed inside the launching cavity 1102. After the flying discs 30 fall into the launching cavity 1102, the central openings of the flying discs 30 can sleeve the driving portion 210. When the driving portion 210 rotates, the flying discs 30 can be driven to rotate and fly out of the launching cavity 1102. The transmission portion 220 is a gear structure, and the transmission portion 220 is engaged with the second gear train 800 to drive the driving portion 210 to rotate. It should be noted that the driving principles of the driving portion 210 and the lying discs 30 have already been disclosed in the prior art, so they will not be repeated here.

[0052] In this embodiment, the power component 300 uses a rotating motor, which is used to drive the rotating wheel 400 to continuously rotate through the first gear train 700. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, if the propulsion block is fixed on a structure such as a moving plate, the power component 300 can also use a structure such as a linear motor that directly outputs linear movement power.

[0053] A propulsion block 410 is eccentrically fixed on the rotating wheel 400, which can move back and forth during the continuous rotation of the rotating wheel 400. The propulsion block 410 is detachably connected with the propulsion plate 500 during the reciprocating movement, and is used to push the propulsion plate 500 from the first position to the second position, wherein the first position is the position where the propulsion plate is located when the pushing arm is located at the outer side of the storage cavity and in contact with the flying disc inside the storage cavity (please refer to FIG. 9); the second position is the position where the propulsion plate is located when the pushing arm is within the passing channel 1103 to push the flying disc into the launching cavity 1102 (please refer to FIG. 10, it shows the movement process of the pushing arm from the first position to the second position).

[0054] The propulsion plate 500 is provided with a guide hole 510 connected to the connecting column 1212 in a sliding manner. The guide hole 510 is a long strip hole and its extension direction is the same as the movement direction of the propulsion plate 500. The extension length of the guide hole 510 is the same as or greater than the movement length of the propulsion plate 500, so that the propulsion plate 500 can move between the first position and the second position of the shell body 100.

[0055] It can be understood that an elastic member 600 connected between the propulsion plate 500 and the shell body 100. The propulsion plate 500 is provided with a follower block 520 on the side wall relative to the rotating wheel 400, and the follower block 520 is detachably connected with the propulsion block 410 in a contact manner. When the rotating wheel 400 rotates until the propulsion block 410 comes into butted with the follower block 520, the propulsion plate 500 can be driven by the propulsion block 410 to move from the first position to the second position. When the rotating wheel 400 rotates until the propulsion block 410 separates from the follower block 520, the propulsion plate 500 can be driven by the elastic member 600 to move from the second position to the first position.

[0056] The propulsion plate 500 is connected to the launching shaft 200 through the toothed plate 530. It can be understood that the toothed plate 530 is movably connected to the third shell body 113, and the rack surface of the toothed plate 530 is arranged facing the first opening 1105, which is used to enable the toothed plate 530 to engage with the second gear train 800, and then drive the launching shaft 200 to rotate through the transmission of the second gear train 800.

[0057] The propulsion plate 500 is movably connected to the bottom of the storage cavity 1101 through the pushing arm 540. It can be understood that the pushing arm 540 includes an arm body 541 and a pushing block 542. The arm body 541 is provided with a limit plate 5411, and the middle of the pushing block 542 is rotatably connected to the arm body 541 through a torsional spring. The first end 5421 of the pushing block 542 is movably connected to the bottom of the storage cavity 1101 through a sliding hole 1122 for single pushing of a flying disc 30 to move. The second end 5422 of the pushing block 542 is butted with the limit plate 541, which is used to prevent the first end 5421 from being forced to rotate in the process of pushing the flying disc 30 to move under the limiting of the limit baffle 5411, so as to ensure that the pushing block 542 can normally push the flying discs 30 to move to the launching cavity 1102.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first end 5421 is provided with an inclined surface 5423, and the inclined surface 5423 is inclined along the direction of the first end 5421 towards the second end 5422. The pushing block 542 can rotate after contacting with another flying disc 30 on the bottom of the storage cavity 1101 during the process of the pushing arm 540 moving with the propulsion plate 500 to the first position, so that the pushing arm 540 can move normally to the initial position. And through the transition of the inclined surface 5423, the movement of the pushing arm 540 can be smoother, improving the user experience. It should be noted that when the pushing block 542 moves to separate from the flying disc 30 in the storage cavity 1101, the pushing block 542 can be reset under the drive of the torsional spring, so that when the pushing arm 540 moves with the propulsion plate 500 to the second position, the first end 5421 can once again be contact with another flying disc 30 and push its movement. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the first end 5421 can not be provided with the inclined surface 5423.

[0059] The first gear train 700 includes an output gear 710 fixed to the output shaft of the power component 300, an input gear 720 engaged with the rotating wheel 400, and a transmission gear 730 connected between the output gear 710 and the input gear 720 in a transmission manner.

[0060] In this embodiment, the input gear 720 includes a first gear 721 and a second gear 722 that are coaxially connected for rotation. A serrated surface 723 that is engaged with the first gear 721 and the second gear 722 is arranged between the first gear 721 and the second gear 722. The first gear 721 is engaged with the transmission gear 730 and is movably connected to the rotating shaft through a spring. The second gear 722 is engaged with the rotating wheel 400. Through the above arrangement, the first gear train 700 has a clutch function, which means that when the second gear 722 cannot rotate due to the rotating wheel 400, the first gear 721 can still continue to rotate with the cooperation of the elastic member to prevent the power component 300 from getting stuck and burning out. It should be noted that the input gear 720 adopts the commonly used clutch structure in the prior art, and its working principle is not elaborated here. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the input gear 720 can also be a fixed dual gear structure.

[0061] In this embodiment, the transmission gear 730 includes three double gears engaged in sequence. It can be understood that a reduction gear train is formed between the first gear train 700 and the rotating wheel 400. During the continuous operation of the power component 300, the first gear train 700 can drive the rotating wheel 400 to rotate at a reduced speed to ensure the stable realization of the function. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the transmission gear 730 may use other numbers of gears, such as one, two, or four.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second gear train 800 includes a first driving gear 810 and a second driving gear 820 engaged. The first driving gear 810 is engaged with and connected to the toothed plate 530, and the second driving gear 820 is engaged with and connected to the first driving gear 810 and the transmission portion 220, respectively. It can be understood that an accelerating gear train is formed between the second gear train 800 and the transmission portion 220. During the movement of the toothed plate 530, the second gear train 800 can drive the transmission portion 220 to rotate at an accelerated speed, ensuring that the driving portion 210 can rotate at high speed and increasing the probability of successfully launching the flying discs 30. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the second gear train 800 can use other numbers of gears, such as one or more than three.

[0063] It should be noted that the flying disc launch device provided in this embodiment first starts the power component 300 through the control switch 900 during gaming, to drive the rotating wheel 400 to continuously rotate through the first gear train 700. During this process, the propulsion block 410 rotates to be contact with the follower block 520 and push it to move, allowing the propulsion plate 500 to move from the first position to the second position. At this time, the pushing arm 540 moves from one side of the storage cavity 1101 to the passing channel 1103, allowing the pushing block 542 to push the flying discs 30 on the bottom wall of the storage cavity 1101 towards the launching cavity 1102. When the propulsion plate 500 is in the second position, the flying discs 30 fall into the launching cavity 1102 and is connected to the launching shaft 200. As the propulsion block 410 continues to rotate, the propulsion block 410 separates from the follower block 520, and the propulsion plate 500 can be pushed by the elastic member 600 to move towards the first position. At this time, the toothed plate 530 drives the launching shaft 200 to rotate at high speed through the transmission of the second gear train 800, outputting torque to the flying discs 30, so that the flying discs 30 can rotate and fly away from the launching cavity 1102. During the continuous rotation of the rotating wheel 400, the propulsion plate 500 can continuously move between the first position and the second position, and then cycle through the steps of pushing the flying discs 30 to move and driving the flying discs 30 to rotate, achieving automatic and continuous launching of the flying discs 30. It can be understood that during the operation of the flying disc launch device, the purpose of increasing the number of flying discs 30 launched and the game duration can be achieved by continuously adding flying discs 30 into the storage cavity 1101.

[0064] Please refer to FIG. 11 to FIG. 14. In this embodiment, the actuator 20 includes an installation box 201, a motor 202 and a third gear train 203 installed inside the installation box 201, as well as a support baseplate 204, a driving wheel 205, a follower wheel 206, and a switching switch 207 respectively exposed at the bottom of the outer shell body 1. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the actuator 20 can not be provided with the installation box 201 and / or the follower wheel 206. If the installation box 201 is not provided, the motor 202 and the third gear train 203 are directly installed inside the third outer shell body 13. If the follower wheel 206 is not provided, the third outer shell body 13 can not provided with the fixing slot 132 correspondingly.

[0065] The installation box 201 is fixed inside the third outer shell body 13, and the installation box 201 is provided with a through hole 2011, a limit connecting column 2012, and an installation groove 2013. The connecting shaft of the support baseplate 204 is movably passed through the through hole 2011, so that the connecting shaft can be exposed outside the installation box 201. The limit connecting column 2012 is used to movably sleeve the pushing plate of the switching switch 207, and the installation groove 2013 is used to fixedly install control switch 900.

[0066] The third gear train 203 includes a first gear set 2031 fixed on the output shaft of the motor 202, a second gear set 2032 fixed on the rotating shaft of the driving wheel 205, and a third gear set 2033 engaged (or capable of engagement) with the support baseplate 204. The second gear set 2032 and the third gear set 2033 are respectively engaged with the first gear set 2031. When the motor 202 is started, the second gear set 2032 and the third gear set 2033 can be transmitted through the first gear set 2031 to simultaneously drive the driving wheel 205 and the support baseplate 204 to rotate.

[0067] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the first gear set 2031 includes three gears engaged in sequence, the second gear set 2032 includes two gears engaged in sequence, and the third gear set 2033 includes three gears engaged in sequence. A reduction gear train is formed between the first gear set 2031 and the second gear set 2032, as well as between the first gear set 2031 and the third gear set 2033, which is used to transmit the torque of the motor 202 to the driving wheel 205 and the support baseplate 204 at a reduce speed, thereby improving operational stability. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the first gear set 2031, the second gear set 2032, and the third gear set 2033 can be configured with different numbers of engage gear trains based on the output torque of the motor 202.

[0068] A connecting shaft 2041 is fixed on the support baseplate 204, and a gear portion 2042 that is engaged with the third gear set 2033 is formed on the connecting shaft 2041. The connecting shaft 2041 is sleeved by a spring component (such as compression springs, not shown in the figure), and the spring component is supported and connected between the gear portion 2042 and the installation box 201. In this embodiment, the end of the connecting shaft 2041 is inclined and provided with a first guide inclined surface 2043. The first guide inclined surface 2043 is exposed on the installation box 201 through a through hole 2011, and is used to contact the switching switch 207 when it moves, so that the switching switch 207 can push the connecting shaft 2041 to move and compress the spring component through the guidance of the first guide inclined surface 2043. It can be understood that the spring component is used to support the end of the connecting shaft 2041 to be exposed through the through hole 2011 when the connecting shaft 2041 is separated from the switching switch 207. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the end of the connecting shaft 2041 can not be provided with the first guide inclined surface 2043, the side of the switching switch 207 opposite to the connecting shaft 2041 in the moving direction needs to be provided with a guide inclined surface to guide and push the connecting shaft 2041 to move.

[0069] At least a part of the driving wheel 205 is exposed on the third outer shell body 13. The driving wheel 205 is composed of two wheel bodies fixed by a rotating shaft, used to be driven to rotate by the second gear set 2032. It can be understood that when the driving wheel 205 touches the ground, the movement function of the toy can be realized by the rotation of the driving wheel 205.

[0070] The follower wheel 206 includes a supporting arm 206a that is rotatably connected to the fixing slot 132, and a wheel body 206b that is rotatably connected to the supporting arm 206a. The end of the supporting arm 206a is provided with a positioning strip 2061, and an active space is formed between the positioning strip 2061 and the end of the supporting arm 206a. The outside of the positioning strip 2061 is provided with a positioning point 2062 that is detachably fixed with any tooth groove of the arc-shaped tooth groove surface 1321. It can be understood that the end of the supporting arm 206a is detachably inserted into the fixing slot 132, and the positioning point 2062 is fixed to one of the teeth grooves of the arc-shaped tooth groove surface 1321. The wheel body 206b and the driving wheel 205 are on the same horizontal plane. The player can change the connection position of the positioning point 2062 within the arc-shaped tooth groove surface 1321 by rotating the supporting arm 206a, thereby changing the turning direction of the wheel body 206b. When the wheel body 206b is in the same direction as the driving wheel 205, the driving wheel 205 can rotate to achieve a straight movement action; when the wheel body 206b is in a different direction from the driving wheel 205, the rotation of the driving wheel 205 can achieve the movement of turning and circling.

[0071] The switching switch 207 is movably arranged in the third outer shell body 13 and includes a toggle block 207a and a pushing plate 207b. In this embodiment, the switching switch 207 is a seven-shaped plate, and one end of one plate body of the switching switch 207 is provided with a toggle block 207a. The other plate body of the switching switch 207 forms a pushing plate 207b. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the switching switch 207 can be adjusted to other shapes according to design requirements.

[0072] The toggle block 207a is movably connected to the switch hole 131 inside and exposed to the outer shell body 1 through the switch hole 131. The toggle block 207a is provided with a clamping point 2071 that can be detachably fixed in the clamping slot 1311. When the clamping point 2071 is fixed in the clamping slot 1311, the pushing plate 207b is positioned at the third position or the fourth position. Specifically, when the player moves the switching switch 207 driven by the toggle block 207a, the pushing plate 207b is driven to move to the third position away from the connecting shaft 2041 or a fourth position covering the connecting shaft 2041, wherein the third position is the position where the pushing plate is located when the pushing plate and the connecting shaft are in separated state (please refer to FIG. 11); the fourth position is the position where the pushing plate is located when the pushing plate covers and connected with the connecting shaft (please refer to FIG. 13).

[0073] The pushing plate 207b is provided with a connection hole 2072 corresponding to the limit connecting column 2012, the connection hole 2072 is movably sleeved on the limit connecting column 2012, allowing the pushing plate 207b to movably connect to the outside of the installation box 201 in a relatively stable manner. In this embodiment, the side of the pushing plate 207b opposite to the connecting shaft 2041 in the moving direction is obliquely provided with a second guide inclined surface 2073. The second guide inclined surface 2073 has the same inclination direction as the first guide inclined surface 2043, which is used to further improve the feasibility and convenience of movement between the pushing plate 207b and the connecting shaft 2041. The pushing plate 207b is provided with a switch slot 2074 corresponding to the installation groove 2013. The switch slot 2074 is covered on the control switch 900 and is used to push the control end of the control switch 900 to move during the reciprocating movement of the pushing plate 207b, so as to control starting or closing the power component 300. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, if the connecting shaft 2041 is provided with a first guide inclined surface 2043, the second guide inclined surface 2073 can not be provided on the pushing plate 207b.

[0074] It should be noted that the actuator 20 can keep the toy in a moving or rotating state at all times. Specifically, when the pushing plate 207b is driven to move to the third position by the toggle block 207a, the connecting shaft 2041 separates from the pushing plate 207b, allowing the support baseplate 204 off the ground under the action of the spring component. At this time, the driving wheel 205 and the follower wheel 206 touch the ground and move, while the control switch 900 controls the power component 300 to work, making the toy show a straight or circular movement. The player can put a plurality of flying discs 30 into the storage cavity 1101 to play the flying disc launch game through the flying disc launch device 10. When the pushing plate 207b is driven to move the fourth position by the toggle block 207a, the connecting shaft 2041 is pushed to move downwards by the pushing plate 207b to compress the spring component, so that the support baseplate 204 can maintain a engaging state with the third gear set 2033 through the connecting shaft 2041 while move down to support the ground. At this time, the driving wheel 205 and the follower wheel 206 are off the ground, and the control switch 900 is controlled to turn off the power component 300, so that the toy presents a stationary rotation motion. The player can connect the game assembly 40 on the outer shell body 1 to play ring toss games or obstacle jumping games.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, it can be understood that the game assembly 40 includes a connector 41, an adapter 42 that can be plugged into the connector 41, and pipe components 43 that can be plugged into both the connector 41 and the adapter 42. The connector 41 is detachably fixed to the outer shell body 1 through the clearance groove 101, and a plurality of first plug-in slots 411 for inserting and fitting the adapter 42 or the pipe component 43 are formed in the connector 41. Two second plug-in slots 421 for inserting and fitting the pipe component 43 are formed in the opposite sides of the adapter 42, so that the pipe component 43 can be transversely connected to the connector 41 through the adapter 42.

[0076] It should be noted that when playing the ring toss game, a plurality of the pipe components 43 can be plugged into the a plurality of the first plug-in slots of the connector 41. Players can throw the ring towards the rotating pipe components 43 to play the ring toss game (as shown in FIG. 16). When it is necessary to play obstacle jumping games, the adapter 42 can be plugged into the connector 41, and then the pipe components 43 can be plugged into the adapter 42, and players can play obstacle jumping games by jumping over the rotating pipe components 43 (as shown in FIG. 15).

[0077] For clarity, certain features described in separate embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined and used in a single embodiment. Moreover, the various features of the present disclosure described in a single embodiment may also be used individually or in any suitable form in sub combinations.

Claims

1. A flying disc launch device, comprising:a shell provided with a storage cavity and a launching cavity, wherein the storage cavity and the launching cavity are connected through a passing channel for a flying disc to pass through;a launching shaft rotatably connected to a bottom of the launching cavity;a power assembly comprising a power component and a propulsion block driven by the power component to move back and forth; anda propulsion plate capable of moving between a first position and a second position of the shell, wherein the propulsion plate is in separable contact with the propulsion block, and an elastic member is connected between the propulsion plate and the shell, the propulsion plate is connected to the launching shaft through a toothed plate in a transmission manner, and the propulsion plate is movably connected to an interior of the storage cavity through a pushing arm; when the propulsion plate is driven by the propulsion block to move to the second position, the pushing arm pushes the flying disc in the storage cavity into the launching cavity; when the propulsion plate is driven by the elastic member to move to the first position, the toothed plate drives the launching shaft to rotate to launch the flying disc.

2. The flying disc launch device according to claim 1, wherein the propulsion block is eccentrically fixed on a rotating wheel, the rotating wheel is connected to the power component for transmission, the propulsion plate is provided with a follower block on a side wall relative to the propulsion block, and the follower block is detachably connected to the propulsion block in a contact manner.

3. The flying disc launch device according to claim 2, further comprising a first gear train, wherein the first gear train comprises an output gear fixed to an output shaft of the power component, an input gear meshing with the rotating wheel, and a transmission gear connected between the output gear and the input gear.

4. The flying disc launch device according to claim 3, wherein the input gear comprises a first gear and a second gear that are coaxially connected for rotation, serrated surfaces that mesh with the first gear and the second gear is provided between the first gear and the second gear, the first gear meshes with the transmission gear and is movably connected to its shaft through a spring, and the second gear meshes with the rotating wheel.

5. The flying disc launch device according to claim 1, wherein the propulsion block is fixed on a moving plate or a rotational belt, the moving plate or the rotational belt is connected to the power component for transmission, the propulsion plate is provided with a follower block on a side wall relative to the propulsion block, and the follower block is detachably connected to the propulsion block in a contact manner.

6. The flying disc launch device according to claim 1, wherein the pushing arm comprises an arm body and a pushing block, the arm body is provided with a limit baffle, a middle of the pushing block is rotatably connected to the arm body through a torsion spring, a first end of the pushing block is movably connected to the interior of the storage cavity for pushing one flying disc into the launching cavity each time, and a second end of the pushing block is connected to the limit baffle in a contact manner.

7. The flying disc launch device according to claim 3, further comprising a second gear train, wherein the second gear train comprises a first driving gear and a second driving gear that are meshed and connected, wherein the first driving gear is meshed with the toothed plate, and the second driving gear is meshed with the first driving gear and the launching shaft, respectively.

8. The flying disc launch device according to claim 7, wherein the launching shaft comprises a driving portion and a transmission portion that are integrated formed, the driving portion is rotatably exposed in the launching cavity for driving the flying disc to rotate and fly out of the launching cavity, and the transmission portion is meshed with the second driving gear.

9. The flying disc launch device according to claim 7, wherein the shell comprises a upper shell and a lower shell that are detachably connected, and a cavity is provided between the upper shell and the lower shell for connecting the rotating wheel and the propulsion plate, the upper shell is provided with a first installation cavity connected to the cavity, the first installation cavity is used to connect the second gear train, the lower shell is provided with a second installation cavity connected to the cavity, and the second installation cavity is used to connect the power component and the first gear train.

10. The flying disc launch device according to claim 9, wherein the lower shell is provided with a connection slot and a connecting column on a side wall relative to the upper shell, and a fixed column is protruded outward from a bottom of the connection slot, the rotating wheel is rotatably sleeved on the fixed column, an end of the fixed column is detachably connected with a fixed cover, and the connecting column is movably inserted with a guide hole of the propulsion plate.

11. A multifunctional toy, comprising an outer shell, characterized in that the multifunctional toy further comprises an actuator installed inside the outer shell and the flying disc launch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises a motor, a third gear train, a support baseplate exposed at a bottom of the toy, and a driving wheel and a switching switch that are at least partially exposed,wherein the support baseplate is fixed with a connecting shaft, and both the connecting shaft and the driving wheel are connected to the motor through the third gear train for transmission;the switching switch is located at the bottom of the toy and includes a toggle block and a pushing plate, the pushing plate is inclined with a guide slope on the side opposite to the connecting shaft and / or at an end of the connecting shaft in a direction of movement, and the toggle block is capable of driving the pushing plate to move to a third position away from the connecting shaft or to a fourth position covering the connecting shaft; when the pushing plate is in the third position, the support baseplate is lifted off a ground under an action of a spring member; when the pushing plate is in the fourth position, the support baseplate moves to support the ground under a pushing of the pushing plate and maintains a meshing state with the third gear train through the connecting shaft.

12. The multifunctional toy as claimed in claim 11, wherein the toggle block is exposed at the bottom of the toy through a switch hole, at least one side wall of the switch hole is provided with two clamping slots spaced apart, and the toggle block is provided with clamping points capable of being separated from the clamping slots, when the clamping points are fixed in the clamping slots, the pushing plate is positioned in the third position or the fourth position.

13. The multifunctional toy according to claim 11, wherein the actuator further comprises a follower wheel exposed at the bottom of the toy, the follower wheel comprises a support arm rotatably connected to the bottom of the toy and a wheel body rotatably connected to the support arm, and the wheel body is located on the same horizontal plane as the driving wheel.

14. The multifunctional toy according to claim 13, wherein an end of the support arm is provided with a positioning strip, a movable space is form between the positioning strip and the end of the support arm, the end of the support arm is detachably inserted into a fixing slot at the bottom of the toy, an inner wall of the fixing slot is provided with an arc-shaped tooth groove surface, an outer part of the positioning strip is provided with a positioning point capable of being detachably fixed to any tooth groove on the arc-shaped tooth groove surface.

15. The multifunctional toy according to claim 11, wherein the actuator further comprises an installation box fixed at the bottom of the toy, the installation box is used to install the motor, the third gear train, and the connecting shaft, the installation box is provided with a through hole and a limit connecting column, an end of the connecting shaft is movably arranged through the through hole, and the pushing plate is movably sleeved on the limit connecting column.

16. The multifunctional toy according to claim 15, wherein the switching switch is a L-shaped board, an end of one board portion of the switching switch is provided with the toggle block, the other board portion of the switching switch forms the pushing plate, and the pushing plate is provided with a connection hole corresponding to the limit connecting column, and the limit connecting column is movably sleeved on the connection hole.

17. The multifunctional toy as claimed in claim 15, wherein a gear portion that meshes with the third gear train is formed on the connecting shaft, the spring member is sleeved on the connecting shaft, the spring member supports connection between the gear portion and the installation box, and the spring member is used to support an end of the connecting shaft to be exposed from the through hole when the pushing plate is in the third position.

18. The multifunctional toy according to claim 11, wherein the third gear train comprises a first gear set fixed on an output shaft of the motor, a second gear set fixed on a rotating shaft of the driving wheel, and a third gear set meshing or meshingly connected to the connecting shaft, wherein the second gear set and the third gear set are respectively meshed with the first gear set.

19. The multifunctional toy according to claim 11, wherein the flying disc launch device further comprises a control switch, the control switch is electrically connected to the power component of the flying disc launch device, and the control switch is connected to the pushing plate in a contact manner, for starting or stopping the power component when the pushing plate moves.

20. The multifunctional toy according to claim 19, further comprising a game assembly, wherein the game assembly comprises a connector, an adapter capable of being plugged into the connector, and a pipe component capable of being plugged into both the connector and the adapter, the outer shell is provided with a clearance groove at the position corresponding to the storage cavity and / or launching cavity of the flying disc launch device, and the connector is detachably fixed to the outer shell through the clearance groove.

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