JP3085229U - Spiral toy device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To generate a curiosity and amusement even to infants, children and adults by generating unusual movements in a water flow art which is not present in a sphere. SOLUTION: There is provided a see-through hollow spherical container 3 in which a liquid P is sealed, and a stirring member 4 rotated by a driving source 7 in the container 3 so as to cause a swirling movement of the liquid P. The floating object 5 is sealed in the liquid P by a colored light reflecting member that generates a tornado-shaped forced rotation along with the spiral movement of the liquid P. A decorative body 6 such as a magic lamp image is arranged above the stirring member 4. A drive source 7 for rotating the stirring member 4 and a power supply 8 for driving the drive source 7 are provided in the container 3, and the handle 2 provided with a power switch 9 on the outside is formed so as to protrude.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a spiral toy device that can be enjoyed widely by children, children and adults as art of water flow.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a spiral toy device of this type is provided with a sphere enclosing a decorative body at the tip of a handle having a power switch, and the decorative body can be turned on or off by operating the power switch.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in such a conventional spiral toy device, the decoration is simply turned on or off in the sphere, and since there is no other unusual movement, there is not much curiosity or fun. Had the problem that

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances that existed in the past. By generating an unprecedented water-flow art movement in a sphere, it is possible for infants, children, and adults. It is an object of the present invention to provide a swirl toy device in which curiosity and fun are generated up to the point.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the present invention, a transparent container 3 having a liquid P and having a see-through shape, for example, a spherical shape, and being driven in the container 3 to cause the liquid P to generate a spiral motion. A spiral toy device 1 comprising a stirring member 4 rotated by a source. Further, the container 3 may be filled with a floating object 5 that generates a tornado-shaped forced rotation along with the swirling motion of the liquid P, and the floating object 5 may have various colors of light reflection. It can be formed by a member. A decorative body 6 can be provided above the stirring member 4, and the decorative body 6 has a lamp shape having, for example, a magic lamp-like image. The decorative body 6 can be guided by a guide 22 provided in the container 3 and move up and down in the container 3 with the swirling motion of the liquid. The guide 22 penetrates and supports the decorative body 6. Thus, for example, a line member connected from the upper portion of the container 3 to the vicinity of the position of the stirring member 4 or a line member connected to the stirring member 4, or the decorative body 6 is disposed inside the container so that It can be a continuous spirally wound wire member. The stirring member 4 in the container 3 is magnetically attached to a magnet 23A connected to the drive source 7 disposed outside the container 3 with a bottom wall portion of the container 3 interposed therebetween, and rotates with the rotation of the magnet 23A. it can. A drive source 7 for rotating the stirring member 4 and a power source 8 for driving the drive source 7 are provided inside the container 3, and the handle 2 provided with a power switch 9 on the outside is formed so as to protrude. . A light source 25 for irradiating the inside of the container 3 can be provided, and the light source 25 can be, for example, an LED provided on the upper part of the handle 2 or on the outer surface of the container 3.

In the spiral toy device 1 according to the present invention configured as described above, the stirring member 4 rotated by the drive source 7 in the transparent container 3 generates a spiral motion with respect to the liquid P inside the container 3. Let it. The floating object 5 enclosed in the container 3 together with the liquid P is forcibly rotated in a tornado shape along with the swirling motion of the liquid P, and the decorative body 6 which moves up and down is forced into a forced water flow generated by the swirling motion and its own. It moves up and down inside the container 3 in consideration of buoyancy, thereby increasing interest. The floating object 5 formed by the light reflecting members colored in various colors is diffusely reflected around the container 3 by light incident on the container 3 from the outside, for example, irradiation from the light source 25, and also increases interest. . The lamp-shaped decorative body 6 having a magic lamp-like image and the like disposed above the stirring member 4 has a spiral motion of the liquid P and a tornado-shaped floating object 5 generated with the spiral motion of the liquid P. It appears as if it were generated from the magic lamp itself, for example, in the apparently forced rotation. A drive source 7 for rotating the stirring member 4 and a power supply 8 for driving the drive source 7 are provided inside, and the handle 2 provided with a power switch 9 on the outside enables one-touch operation with one hand. The stirring member 4 magnetically attached to the drive source 7 across the bottom wall of the container 3 is reliably rotated from outside the container 3 in a state where the watertight structure inside and outside the container 3 is simplified. This prevents leakage of the liquid enclosed therein to the outside.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 denotes a portable hand-held type that can be enjoyed by flowing water art by holding it with one hand. This is a spiral toy device in which a container 3 is connected to the end of the handle 2 and integrated. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the spiral toy device 1 includes a liquid P such as water, and is provided with a stirring member 4 for causing the liquid P to generate a spiral motion. For example, a cylindrical hollow container 3 made of, for example, plastic or a transparent synthetic resin, a drive source 7 for rotating the stirring member 4, and a power supply 8 for driving the drive source 7 are provided, respectively. And a handle portion 2.

The container 3 itself is formed in a hollow shape by, for example, making it spherical and water-tight. A floating object 5 is sealed in the container 3 together with the liquid P, so that the liquid P has a spiral motion. Along with this, a rotating motion is generated that forcibly turns the floating object 5 in a tornado shape. At this time, the floating object 5 is formed of a light reflecting member such as a small piece of a synthetic resin film or a metal fine piece colored in various colors, for example, when the container 3 is illuminated by a light source 25 described later. In this case, the incident light is irregularly reflected by the rotating floating object 5 so as to be a gorgeous decoration so that it is possible to exhibit an interesting taste.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the handle portion 2 is formed by forming a cylindrical body in half in the vertical direction, and joining the respective half cylindrical bodies to each other at the time of assembly to form a cylindrical shape. The power storage section 2A and a cylindrical drive source storage section 2B slightly larger in diameter than the power storage section 2A are formed at the lower and upper portions, respectively. Further, for example, two batteries are housed in series in the front-rear direction of the cylindrical power supply housing 2A as the power source 8, and the positive electrode of the front battery is separated from the drive source housing 2B in a state of being separated in front of the battery. Is connected to a positive terminal of a driving source 7 such as a motor disposed through a positive-side contact plate 11 having a substantially S-shape. The negative electrode of the rear battery is connected to one end L-shaped bent portion of a long strip-shaped negative contact plate 12 having a substantially L-shape, and the other long side of the negative contact plate 12 is connected to the battery. Through the side surface, it faces the lower side of, for example, a push-type power switch 9 provided on the side surface of the handle portion 2 between the power supply storage portion 2A and the drive source storage portion 2B. Further, the power switch 9 has one end connected to the negative terminal of the drive source 7 and the other end facing the other end of the negative contact plate 12 in a state of being separated from the long side of the negative contact plate 12 and having a substantially C-shaped spring type. The contact 13 is provided.

In use, when the power switch 9 is pressed and the spring-type contact 13 comes into contact with the negative-side contact plate 12, the spring-type contact 13 is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the drive source 7 via the spring-type contact 13, and is driven. The source 7 is energized and driven. On the other hand, when the pressing operation of the power switch 9 is released, the spring-type contact 13 is opened from the negative contact plate 12, and the drive source 7 is electrically disconnected to stop driving. A lid 14 having locking claws 14A at both ends for opening and closing the battery when replacing the battery is detachably attached to the rear end side surface of the power supply housing 2A of the handle 2.

The container 3 is formed by dividing a hollow sphere into two equal halves, for example, into two equal halves to form two hemispheres 3A and 3B. The handle 2 is attached to a circular frame 15 formed at the bottom of one hemisphere 3A. The opening of the drive source housing 2B side is fitted and fixed. Then, the output shaft 7A of the drive source 7 is inserted through the disc-shaped bush 17 in a watertight manner from the hole 16 in the center of the plane formed in the circular frame 15 toward the inside of the hemisphere 3A. An agitating member 4 rotated by the drive source 7 is attached to the tip of 7A, and the openings of the two hemispheres 3A and 3B are fitted and fixed together with a liquid P such as water sealed inside. The stirring member 4 is formed by arranging three vertical partition plate-shaped inclined blade portions 4B upright along the radial direction from the center on a disk-shaped pedestal 4A mounted on the tip of the output shaft 7A. ing.

On the upper side of the stirring member 4, the vertical surface portion 18 A side of the L-shaped plate-like mounting plate 18 is mounted in a mounting hole 19 formed in the inner bottom surface of the hemisphere 3 A. At a position on 18B corresponding to the rotation center of the stirring member 4, a decorative body 6 having a shape having an image of a "magic lamp" is attached. The decorative body 6 having the shape of a “magic lamp” itself may be coated with a fluorescent paint member to emit light in a dark place or the like.

Next, an example of use and operation of the embodiment configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the handle portion 2 of the spiral toy device 1 is held with, for example, the right hand, and When the source switch 9 is pressed by a finger, the spring-type contact 13 comes into contact with the negative contact plate 12, the drive source 7 is electrically connected, and the stirring member 4 inside the container 3 is driven to rotate. As a result, the liquid P inside the container 3 is forcibly rotated to generate a swirl motion, and at the same time, the rotary motion forcibly turning the floating object 5 in a tornado shape with the swirl motion of the liquid P is performed. Cause.

At this time, when the floating object 5 is illuminated by the light source 25, it is irregularly reflected while rotating in a spiral by the incident light. On the other hand, when the power switch 9 is released, the spring-type contact 13 is released from the negative contact plate 12, the drive source 7 is electrically disconnected, and the rotation of the stirring member 4 is stopped. When replacing the battery, the cover 14 provided on the rear end side surface of the handle 2 is opened to take out the used battery in the handle 2, and a new battery is placed on the two contact plates 11 on the positive and negative sides. , 12 to close the lid 14.

Although the spiral toy device 1 in the present embodiment employs two batteries such as a dry battery, other components are not shown in the drawings, but a rechargeable battery structure or an outlet can be used. It is also possible to provide a power supply circuit with a plug for connection, and it is also possible for the container 3 itself to have another shape such as a cylindrical shape instead of a spherical shape.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show another embodiment. The same reference numerals are given to the same parts in the embodiments shown in FIGS. Description is omitted. That is, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the hollow spherical container 3 has a top portion which can be opened and closed if necessary by a detachable lid member 21 of, for example, a screw type. A guide 22 is connected to the guide 22 by a linear member such as a number member having an appropriate wire diameter, the lower end of which is bent to reach the position of the stirring member 4 in the container 3. Further, a lamp-shaped decorative body 6 having an image of a "magic lamp" is arranged so as to be vertically slidable while being guided by a guide 22. The decorative body 6 itself has a small specific gravity so as to be positioned on the upper lid member 21 side in the liquid in the container 3 due to its own buoyancy. In some cases, the shape of the decorative body 6 is changed by animation, manga, or the like. Appropriate dolls and characters can also be used.

In this way, the swirling motion generated when the liquid in the container 3 is stirred by the stirring member 4 generates a water flow from the stirring member 4 to the upper part of the container 3 around the decorative body 6. On the central side, the decorative body 6 is slid toward the bottom on the stirring member 4 side against the buoyancy by generating a water flow in the opposite direction. At this time, the decoration 6 is moved up and down by the guide 22 together with a change in the water flow caused by, for example, appropriately tilting the container 3 itself, so that the decoration 6 can be more interesting.

In the illustrated example, the guide 22 itself is connected to the lid member 22 as a linear wire member, but may be connected to the stirring member 4. Although not shown, it is also possible to use a spirally wound wire member connected from the top of the stirring member 4 or the container 3 so that the decorative body 6 is provided inside, for example. In short, it is only necessary that the decorative body 6 be guided up and down by the spiral motion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the stirring member 4 in the container 3 is separated from the magnet 23 A connected to the driving source 7 disposed outside the container 3 by separating the bottom wall portion of the container 3 from the magnet 23 A. It is magnetized by a magnetizable member provided on the bottom, for example, a metal material 23B, and can be rotated by the rotation of the drive source 7 by magnetizing the magnet 23A. In this manner, the inside and outside of the container 3 can be reliably shut off in a water-tight manner, and the watertight structure associated with drawing the drive shaft of the drive source 7 disposed outside the container 3 into the container 3, such as the bush 17, is omitted. it can. The stirring member 4 is rotatably connected to the bottom wall portion of the container 3 via the engaging means 24 so that the stirring member 4 can be prevented from separating from the bottom of the container 3. Good to put.

The light source 25 may be provided with a light source 25 for irradiating the inside of the container 3. The light source 25 is, for example, an LED provided on the upper part of the handle 2 or on the outer surface of the container 3. Keep it inside. In this way, the illumination of the interior of the container 3 by the light source 25 illuminates not only the floating object 5 but also the decorative body 6, which can be more interesting for children and the like. The light source 25 can be provided inside the container 3.

[0021]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, by generating an unprecedented water-flow artistic movement in the container 3 having a sphere or the like, the curiosity and the curiosity of even children, children and adults can be improved. It can be interesting.

That is, according to the present invention, the transparent container 3 in which the liquid P is sealed and which can be seen through, and the stirring member 4 which is rotated by the driving source 7 in the container 3 so as to cause the liquid P to swirl. This makes it possible to easily generate an unprecedented unusual movement of the liquid art in the liquid P inside the container 3.

Since the floating object 5 that generates a tornado-like forced rotation along with the swirling motion of the liquid P is enclosed, the floating object 5 in the container 3 is added to the swirling motion of the water flow art. The winding effect further enhances the decorative effect. In particular, if the container 3 is filled with only the liquid P without leaving air, the floating object 5 in the space in the container 3 feels as if it were rotating and floating in a tornado shape against gravity. Can be presented.

Since the floating object 5 is formed by light reflecting members colored in various colors, the floating object 5 in the container 3 has a light-art-like effect due to the tornado motion of the floating object 5 in the container 3 in addition to the hydrodynamic spiral motion. A decorative effect.

Since the decorative body 6 having, for example, a magic lamp-like image or the like is disposed above the stirring member 4, the spiral motion of the liquid P and the floating object 5 generated due to the spiral motion of the liquid P are formed. The tornado-shaped forced rotation can be seen as if it were generated from the magic lamp itself.

The decorative body 6 is guided by a guide 21 provided in the container 3 and moves up and down in the container 3 with the swirling motion of the liquid. Due to the balance between the forced water flow due to the swirling motion and the buoyancy of the decorative body 6 itself, the interior of the container 3 moves up and down in a complicated manner, in combination with the inclination and the like set in the container 3 itself. Properties can be increased.

Further, the stirring member 4 in the container 3 is magnetically attached to a magnet 23A connected to the driving source 7 disposed outside the container 3 with a bottom wall portion of the container 3 interposed therebetween. Since it is designed to rotate, the watertight structure inside and outside the container 3 can be simplified as a very simple structure, and not only the leakage of the liquid sealed in the container 3 to the outside can be prevented, but also the container 3 can be prevented from leaking out. The stirring member 4 can be reliably rotated from the outside.

Since the light source 25 for irradiating the inside of the container 3 is provided, the light source 25 can illuminate the inside of the container 3. For example, not only the small floating object 5 but also the decorative body 6 is illuminated. 5 is spirally rotated, so that it can be more interesting for infants and the like, and can double the fun.

The container 3 has a drive source 7 for rotating the stirring member 4 and a power supply 8 for driving the drive source 7 therein, and the handle portion 2 provided with a power switch 9 on the outside is formed so as to protrude. One-handed operation can be performed with one touch, and even infants and children can easily handle them.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part of the same use state.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

P ... Liquid 1 ... Swirl toy device 2 ... Handle unit 2A ... Power supply storage unit 2B ... Drive source storage unit 3 ... Container 3A, 3B ... Hemisphere 4 ... Stirring member 4A ... Pedestal 4B ... Blade unit 5 ... Floating object 6 ... Decoration Body 7 ... Drive source 7A ... Output shaft 8 ... Power supply 9 ... Power switch 11 ... Positive electrode side contact plate 12 ... Negative electrode side contact plate 13 ... Spring type contact 14 ... Cover part 14A ... Length claw piece 15 ... Circular frame part 16 ... Hole 17 Bush 18 Mounting plate 18A Vertical plane 18B Horizontal plane 19 Mounting hole 21 Cover member 22 Guide 23A Magnet 23B Metal material 24 Engagement means 25 Light source

Claims (10)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A spiral toy apparatus comprising: a transparent hollow container enclosing a liquid; and a stirring member that is rotated by a driving source in the container to generate a spiral motion with respect to the liquid. . 2. The spiral toy device according to claim 2, wherein a floating object that generates a tornado-shaped forced rotation motion with the liquid spiral motion is enclosed. 3. The spiral toy device according to claim 2, wherein the floating object is formed by light reflecting members colored in various colors. 4. The spiral toy device according to claim 1, wherein a decorative body is arranged above the stirring member. 5. The spiral toy device according to claim 1, wherein the decorative body is guided by a guide provided in the container and moves up and down in the container with the swirling motion of the liquid. 6. The agitating member in the container is magnetically attached to a magnet connected to a driving source disposed outside the container with a bottom wall portion of the container separated, and rotates with the rotation of the magnet. The spiral toy device according to any one of the above. 7. The container according to claim 1, wherein a drive source for rotating the stirring member and a power supply for driving the drive source are provided inside the container, and a handle portion provided with a power switch on the outside is formed so as to protrude. The spiral toy device according to any of the above. 8. The spiral toy device according to claim 1, further comprising a light source for irradiating the inside of the container. 9. A see-through hollow container enclosing a liquid, a stirring member rotated by a driving source in the container to cause a swirling motion with respect to the liquid, and a decorative body disposed above the stirring member. A spiral toy device comprising: a drive source for rotating a stirring member; a power source for driving the drive source; and a handle having a power switch on the outside. 10. A rotatable hollow container enclosing a liquid, and a magnet attached to a drive source for magnetically rotating the container so as to cause a swirling motion of the liquid, with a bottom wall portion of the container being separated. A stirrer, a decorative body disposed above the stirrer so as to move up and down in the container with the swirling motion of the liquid guided by a guide provided in the container, and a drive source for rotating the stirrer, A spiral toy device comprising: a power supply for driving a power source; a handle provided with a power switch on the outside; and a light source for irradiating the inside of the container.