TW201447218A - Water toy with bellows - Google Patents
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本發明係遊戲中使用的噴水裝置。更具體言之,其係具有伸縮囊腔室之柔軟飄浮管狀玩具,用於在諸如游泳池或游泳區域中由在水中或靠近水的遊戲者來使用。 The present invention is a water spray device used in a game. More specifically, it is a soft floating tubular toy having a bellows chamber for use by a player in or near water in a swimming pool or swimming area.
在習知技術中,已知有很多種型式的噴水槍。多年來已有許多噴水槍及噴水玩具被製造且由在游泳池中游泳時或站立在靠近游泳池的人們所使用,其係用於自游泳池中取水而用於噴水。此外,習知技術之許多噴水槍係以捕獲空氣之方式被建構且因此會不經意地致使這些槍部分地在水中飄浮。此浮力之程度係相對於已經進入槍的水量且此浮力之耐久性係相對於空氣從外殼洩漏的量。 A wide variety of types of water spray guns are known in the art. Many water spray guns and water spray toys have been manufactured for many years and are used by people who swim in swimming pools or stand close to swimming pools, which are used to take water from swimming pools for water spray. Moreover, many of the water spray guns of the prior art are constructed in a manner that captures air and thus inadvertently causes the guns to partially float in the water. The degree of buoyancy is relative to the amount of water that has entered the gun and the durability of this buoyancy is relative to the amount of air leaking from the outer casing.
在習知技術中亦有所謂飄浮玩具「游泳浮條」,其係由可彈性飄浮的閉孔聚合物發泡體所製成。這些玩具係在游泳時用來提供浮力給使用者。因為這些玩具在沒有在使用時會時常浮空在水池中,其柔軟性會消除而因此將可能造成安全性威脅。 There is also a so-called floating toy "swim float" in the prior art, which is made of a flexible cell floating closed cell polymer foam. These toys are used to provide buoyancy to the user while swimming. Because these toys often float in the pool when not in use, their softness is eliminated and may pose a safety threat.
本發明包括噴水玩具,其包含可壓縮伸縮囊,該伸縮囊具有封閉端及開口端。噴水端附接至該伸縮囊之開口端,其包含從該伸縮囊之開口端延伸至出口細孔之縱向管子。該管子提供該伸縮囊與外部環境之間的流體連通。伸縮囊之壓縮會造成空氣及/或流體經由該出口細孔而被排出,且該伸縮囊之伸展會造成空氣及/或流體經由該管子而被吸入。在實施例中,該噴水玩具包含在與該伸縮囊之開口端相對置之端部處附接至該伸縮囊之握柄。該握柄包括抓持部分,其促進該握柄移動遠離及朝向該噴水端,以分別地造成該伸縮囊伸展及收縮。該握柄之至少一部分係由發泡體殼體所覆蓋,該發泡體殼體提供浮力且賦予安全柔軟外表面。 The present invention includes a water spray toy comprising a compressible bellows having a closed end and an open end. A spray end is attached to the open end of the bellows and includes a longitudinal tube extending from the open end of the bellows to the outlet bore. The tube provides fluid communication between the bellows and the external environment. Compression of the bellows causes air and/or fluid to be expelled through the outlet aperture, and the extension of the bellows causes air and/or fluid to be drawn through the tube. In an embodiment, the water spray toy includes a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end of the bellows. The handle includes a grip portion that facilitates movement of the grip away from and toward the spray end to cause the bellows to expand and contract, respectively. At least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.
另一例示性實施例包含可壓縮伸縮囊,該伸縮囊具有封閉端及開口端。噴水端附接至該伸縮囊之開口端,其包含入口細孔、出口細孔、第一管及第二管。該第一管從大約該伸縮囊之開口端軸向地延伸至該出口細孔,該第一管提供該伸縮囊與外部環境之間的流體連通。該第二管從大約該伸縮囊之開口端軸向地延伸至該入口細孔,該第二管提供該伸縮囊腔室與外部環境之間的流體連通。該噴水端包含緊固元件,其附接至該伸縮囊腔室以形成大致上氣密密封且緊固該第一管與該第二管。閥連接至該緊固元件。該伸縮囊之壓縮會造成該閥位在大致上封閉位置,以防止 空氣及/或流體經由該第二管而被排出且亦造成空氣及/或流體經由該第一管而被排出。該伸縮囊之伸展可造成該閥位在大致上打開位置以允許空氣及/或流體經由該第一管及第二管之至少一者而被吸入。 Another exemplary embodiment includes a compressible bellows having a closed end and an open end. The water spray end is attached to the open end of the bellows, and includes an inlet pore, an outlet pore, a first tube and a second tube. The first tube extends axially from about the open end of the bellows to the outlet aperture, the first tube providing fluid communication between the bellows and the external environment. The second tube extends axially from about the open end of the bellows to the inlet aperture, the second tube providing fluid communication between the bellows chamber and the external environment. The water spray end includes a fastening element attached to the bellows chamber to form a substantially airtight seal and secure the first tube and the second tube. A valve is connected to the fastening element. The compression of the bellows causes the valve position to be in a substantially closed position to prevent Air and/or fluid is expelled through the second tube and also causes air and/or fluid to be expelled through the first tube. The extension of the bellows can cause the valve position to be in a substantially open position to allow air and/or fluid to be drawn through at least one of the first tube and the second tube.
外殼單元封圍該第一管、第二管、緊固元件及該閥。該外殼單元可由發泡體殼體所製成,其提供浮力且賦予安全柔軟外表面。 A housing unit encloses the first tube, the second tube, the fastening element, and the valve. The outer casing unit can be made of a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.
在實施例中,該噴水玩具包含在與開口端相對置之端部處附接至該伸縮囊之握柄。該握柄包括抓持部分,其促進該握柄移動遠離及朝向該噴水端,以分別地造成該伸縮囊伸展及收縮。該握柄之至少一部分係由發泡體殼體所覆蓋,該發泡體殼體提供浮力且賦予安全柔軟外表面。 In an embodiment, the water spray toy includes a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end. The handle includes a grip portion that facilitates movement of the grip away from and toward the spray end to cause the bellows to expand and contract, respectively. At least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.
50‧‧‧水流 50‧‧‧ water flow
100‧‧‧水上玩具 100‧‧‧Water toys
102‧‧‧第一端 102‧‧‧ first end
103‧‧‧包覆層或殼體 103‧‧‧Cover or shell
104‧‧‧伸縮囊 104‧‧‧ telescopic bladder
106‧‧‧第二端 106‧‧‧second end
108‧‧‧殼體 108‧‧‧Shell
110‧‧‧管子 110‧‧‧ pipes
112‧‧‧連接器 112‧‧‧Connector
115‧‧‧螺紋 115‧‧‧Thread
120‧‧‧出口 120‧‧‧Export
300‧‧‧水上玩具 300‧‧‧Water toys
302‧‧‧第一端 302‧‧‧ first end
304‧‧‧伸縮囊 304‧‧‧ telescopic bladder
306‧‧‧第二端 306‧‧‧ second end
314‧‧‧連接器 314‧‧‧Connector
320‧‧‧開口 320‧‧‧ openings
408‧‧‧殼體 408‧‧‧shell
500‧‧‧水上玩具 500‧‧‧Water toys
502‧‧‧第一端 502‧‧‧ first end
504‧‧‧伸縮囊 504‧‧‧ telescopic bladder
505‧‧‧旋鈕 505‧‧‧ knob
506‧‧‧第二端 506‧‧‧ second end
508‧‧‧外殼元件 508‧‧‧Shell components
510‧‧‧帽蓋 510‧‧‧Cap
512‧‧‧管狀核心 512‧‧‧Tubular core
512a‧‧‧部件 512a‧‧‧ parts
512b‧‧‧部件 512b‧‧‧ parts
513‧‧‧內部凸緣 513‧‧‧Internal flange
520‧‧‧伸縮囊腔室 520‧‧‧ bellows chamber
530‧‧‧擋止件 530‧‧‧stops
532‧‧‧活動鉸鏈 532‧‧‧ activities hinge
535‧‧‧凹部 535‧‧‧ recess
536‧‧‧擋止件 536‧‧‧stops
540‧‧‧短柱 540‧‧‧ short column
555‧‧‧緊固元件 555‧‧‧ fastening elements
555a‧‧‧隔板 555a‧‧ ‧ partition
555b‧‧‧罩蓋 555b‧‧‧ Cover
556‧‧‧具螺紋構件 556‧‧‧Threaded components
560‧‧‧閥 560‧‧‧ valve
562‧‧‧入口細孔 562‧‧‧ entrance pores
563‧‧‧安裝支柱 563‧‧‧Installation pillar
564a‧‧‧容槽 564a‧‧‧容容
564b‧‧‧容槽 564b‧‧‧容容
565‧‧‧出口 565‧‧ Export
567‧‧‧中央細孔 567‧‧‧Central pores
569‧‧‧凹部 569‧‧‧ recess
570‧‧‧入口管 570‧‧‧Inlet pipe
571‧‧‧凹部 571‧‧‧ recess
575‧‧‧出口管 575‧‧‧Export tube
580‧‧‧出口細孔 580‧‧‧Export pores
582‧‧‧入口細孔 582‧‧‧ entrance pores
585‧‧‧殼體 585‧‧‧Shell
590‧‧‧帽蓋 590‧‧‧Cap
592‧‧‧管狀連接器 592‧‧‧Tubular connectors
594‧‧‧凸緣 594‧‧‧Flange
596‧‧‧凸緣 596‧‧‧Flange
598‧‧‧凹部 598‧‧‧ recess
600‧‧‧水上玩具 600‧‧‧Water toys
604‧‧‧伸縮囊 604‧‧‧ telescopic bladder
1000‧‧‧水上玩具 1000‧‧‧Water toys
1002‧‧‧末端 End of 1002‧‧
1004‧‧‧伸縮囊 1004‧‧‧ telescopic bladder
1006‧‧‧第二端 1006‧‧‧second end
1100‧‧‧水上玩具 1100‧‧‧Water toys
1106‧‧‧第二端 1106‧‧‧ second end
本發明之特徵及優點可參照本發明之以下描述並連同參考附圖而可以更充分瞭解,其中: 圖1係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具的透視圖。 The features and advantages of the present invention can be more fully understood by referring to the following description of the invention. 1 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖2係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具的截面側視圖。 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖3A至3B係依照例示性實施例之噴水玩具之側視圖。 3A through 3B are side views of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.
圖4係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之截面側視圖。 4 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖5係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之透視圖。 Figure 5 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖6係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之透視圖。 Figure 6 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖7係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之截面側視圖。 Figure 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖8係圖7之噴水玩具之一區段之分解截面側視圖。 Figure 8 is an exploded cross-sectional side view of a section of the water spray toy of Figure 7.
圖9A係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之右側端視圖。 Figure 9A is a right side end view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖9B係依照本發明之例示性實施例通過圖7之直線B-B沿箭頭方向觀看之噴水玩具之橫向截面側視圖。 Figure 9B is a transverse cross-sectional side view of the water spray toy viewed in the direction of the arrow through line B-B of Figure 7 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖10A至B係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具之閥的放大及縮小截面側視圖。 10A through B are enlarged and reduced cross-sectional side views of a valve of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖11係依照本發明之例示性實施例之噴水玩具排出水之側視圖。 Figure 11 is a side elevational view of the water discharge of the water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖12係依照本發明之例示性實施例有端部在一池水中之噴水玩具之視圖。 Figure 12 is a view of a water spray toy having an end in a pool of water in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
圖式不一定按比例繪製且某些圖式為了明確性及簡潔性可能以誇張或整體形式被繪示。 The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some of the drawings may be shown in an exaggerated or overall form for clarity and conciseness.
圖1係依照例示性實施例繪示處在靜止狀態或位置之玩具100之側視圖。玩具100可包含第一端102,其係被附接至伸縮囊104,該伸縮囊接著被附接至第二端106。 雖然圖1繪示第一端102、伸縮囊104及第二端106基本上具有相同直徑,但三區段之直徑相對於彼此可能會有所不同。有關於此,第一及第二端102、106之直徑可以係不同的且伸縮囊104之直徑可以係較大、較小或相同於任一端部之直徑。同樣地,雖然如圖1中所繪示之第一端102、伸縮囊104及第二端106之各自長度大約等於彼此,但每個長度係彼此獨立。因此,端部102、106之長度可以係相同或不同,且伸縮囊104之長度可以係較長、或較短或相等於任一端部部分。以下將進一步說明,在本發明之一些實施例中,第一端102可以被省略。 1 is a side elevational view of a toy 100 in a stationary state or position, in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. The toy 100 can include a first end 102 that is attached to the bellows 104, which is then attached to the second end 106. Although FIG. 1 illustrates the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 having substantially the same diameter, the diameters of the three sections may differ from each other. In this regard, the diameters of the first and second ends 102, 106 can be different and the diameter of the bellows 104 can be larger, smaller, or the same diameter as either end. Similarly, although the respective lengths of the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 are approximately equal to each other as illustrated in FIG. 1, each length is independent of each other. Thus, the lengths of the ends 102, 106 can be the same or different, and the length of the bellows 104 can be longer, or shorter or equal to either end portion. As will be further explained below, in some embodiments of the invention, the first end 102 can be omitted.
在例示性實施例中,該第一端102可以係單一及/或由一或多個材料製成之整體件,其可以係柔軟的且可以為玩具100提供浮力。在一些例示性實施例中,一或多個發泡體狀材料諸如,例如,閉孔聚乙烯發泡體乙烯乙酸酯閉孔發泡體及類似材料,可以用於第一端102或作為形成第一端102之外表面的包覆層或殼體103,其可提供可撓性以及柔軟性。亦可使用例如諸如聚對苯二甲酸乙二酯(PET或PETE)、低密度聚乙烯(LDPE)、高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)之材料以便提供足夠「柔軟性」來形成安全噴水玩具,亦即,依照例示性實施例,玩具100具有至少第一端102係不會使人在標準速度下碰撞該玩具而受傷害。 In an exemplary embodiment, the first end 102 can be a single piece and/or a unitary piece made of one or more materials that can be soft and can provide buoyancy for the toy 100. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more foam-like materials such as, for example, closed cell polyethylene foam ethylene acetate closed cell foams and the like, may be used at the first end 102 or as A cladding or shell 103 forming the outer surface of the first end 102 provides flexibility and flexibility. Materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), and high density polyethylene (HDPE) may also be used to provide sufficient "softness" to form a safe water spray toy. That is, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 has at least a first end 102 that does not cause a person to be injured by colliding the toy at a standard speed.
請參考圖1,第一端102可以透過任何適當的方式,諸如(例如)膠帶、黏膠、環氧樹脂、熔接、螺合構件等 被接附或附接至伸縮囊104而不會刺破伸縮囊104。同樣地,第二端106亦可利用任何適當的構件而接附至該伸縮囊。 Referring to FIG. 1, the first end 102 can be passed through any suitable means such as, for example, tape, adhesive, epoxy, welding, screwing, etc. Attached or attached to the bellows 104 without puncturing the bellows 104. Likewise, the second end 106 can also be attached to the bellows using any suitable means.
在一些例示性實施例中,第一端102及/或第二端106可以可移除地附接至伸縮囊104。 In some exemplary embodiments, the first end 102 and/or the second end 106 may be removably attached to the bellows 104.
依照例示性實施例,圖2繪示玩具100之截面視圖。如圖所示,玩具100之第二端106可包含封圍管子110之殼體108。例如,第二端106可以至少部分界定圍繞管子110之圓柱狀形狀。殼體108可以由在本文中所述之任何一種發泡體狀材料製成,且進一步可對玩具100提供柔軟性及浮力。管子110可以由任何適當的塑膠形成,以輸送或容納流體(諸如水)流動通過。 2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the toy 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. As shown, the second end 106 of the toy 100 can include a housing 108 that encloses the tube 110. For example, the second end 106 can at least partially define a cylindrical shape that surrounds the tube 110. The housing 108 can be made of any of the foam-like materials described herein, and can further provide softness and buoyancy to the toy 100. Tube 110 can be formed from any suitable plastic to convey or contain a fluid, such as water, flowing therethrough.
在例示性實施例中,第二端106可包含及/或被附接至具螺紋的連接器112以連接至伸縮囊104。例如,該連接器112可以被附接至殼體108之端部及管子110之端部。請參考圖2,該連接器112可以被嵌入及/或由殼體108所封閉。連接器112可以藉由任何適當的構件,諸如膠帶、黏膠、環氧樹脂、反向摩擦、熔接、螺合構件及相似構件而接附及/或附接。在例示性實施例中,連接器112可被附接至伸縮囊104之開口端及管子110,使得空氣及/或液體僅可經由管子110進入及/或離開伸縮囊104。該管子可以從伸縮囊之開口端延伸至開口120。例如,連接器112可以包含螺紋115,其用以附接及螺合圍繞伸縮囊104之對應的具螺紋的開口端。有關於此,連接器112及 第二端106可以藉由相對於連接器112反向地旋轉伸縮囊104而從玩具100移除。 In an exemplary embodiment, the second end 106 can include and/or be attached to the threaded connector 112 for connection to the bellows 104. For example, the connector 112 can be attached to the end of the housing 108 and the end of the tube 110. Referring to FIG. 2, the connector 112 can be embedded and/or enclosed by the housing 108. Connector 112 can be attached and/or attached by any suitable means, such as tape, glue, epoxy, reverse friction, welding, screwing members, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the connector 112 can be attached to the open end of the bellows 104 and the tube 110 such that air and/or liquid can only enter and/or exit the bellows 104 via the tube 110. The tube can extend from the open end of the bellows to the opening 120. For example, the connector 112 can include a thread 115 for attaching and screwing around a corresponding threaded open end of the bellows 104. In connection with this, the connector 112 and The second end 106 can be removed from the toy 100 by rotating the bellows 104 in the opposite direction relative to the connector 112.
在其他例示性實施例中,連接器可以使用密封程序之任何類型黏著劑、密封劑而被接附至伸縮囊104及管子110。例如,連接器可以被熱密封至伸縮囊104及管子110以便提供從伸縮囊104至管子110之大致上密封的通路。 In other exemplary embodiments, the connector can be attached to the bellows 104 and tube 110 using any type of adhesive, sealant of the sealing procedure. For example, the connector can be heat sealed to the bellows 104 and tube 110 to provide a substantially sealed passage from the bellows 104 to the tube 110.
在本文中各個圖式中,第一端102、伸縮囊104及第二端106之截面被展示為圓柱狀。此並不表示為一限制,而是玩具100亦可包含具有各種不同截面形狀之組件。在例示性實施例中,玩具100至少在第一端102及第二端106可被塑形為類似於「游泳浮條」,其在水上娛樂活動之背景中係眾所周知的。在一例示性實施例中,玩具100可始終具有一致性形狀。例如,第一端102、伸縮囊104及第二端106各可具有相同截面形狀及尺寸。在一些例示性實施例中,玩具100可具有至少部分地類似於「游泳浮條」的外觀。此仿似的游泳浮條可以係任何截面形狀,例如圓形、多邊形、橢圓、卵形或大體上包含有修圓側邊之多邊形之某些組合形狀。在一些例示性實施例中,玩具100之一或多個組件,諸如第一端102、伸縮囊104及第二端106之一或多者可以具有不同形狀、截面及/或尺寸。 In various figures herein, the cross-sections of the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 are shown as cylindrical. This is not meant to be a limitation, but the toy 100 can also include components having a variety of different cross-sectional shapes. In an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 can be shaped at least at the first end 102 and the second end 106 to resemble a "swim float", which is well known in the context of water recreation. In an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 can always have a uniform shape. For example, the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 can each have the same cross-sectional shape and size. In some exemplary embodiments, toy 100 may have an appearance that is at least partially similar to a "swim float." The simulated swimming float can be of any cross-sectional shape, such as a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, an oval, or some combination of shapes that generally include a rounded side polygon. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more of the components of the toy 100, such as the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106, may have different shapes, cross-sections, and/or sizes.
在例示性實施例中,伸縮囊104可以係可逆地可壓縮及/或可收摺容器或腔室,其可以容納流體及/或空氣。例 如,如各個圖式所展示,伸縮囊104具有手風琴形狀。該手風琴形狀允許伸縮囊104收摺。圖3A及3B分別地展示水上玩具100在正常及在壓縮狀態中的側視圖。 In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows 104 can be a reversibly compressible and/or retractable container or chamber that can contain fluid and/or air. example For example, as shown in the various figures, the bellows 104 has an accordion shape. The accordion shape allows the bellows 104 to be folded. 3A and 3B show side views of the water toy 100 in a normal and compressed state, respectively.
在操作時,當出口120係沈沒到水表面下時,水上玩具100如圖3A中所繪示被壓縮。該水上玩具100接著允許或造成伸展至在圖3B中所繪示之定向。在伸展至如圖3A中所繪示之構造期間,藉由吸力造成水移動通過出口120、通過管子110而進入伸縮囊區段中。之後,水可以藉由水上玩具100之有力收縮而通過出口10被排出。詳言之,伸縮囊104之收縮會減少伸縮囊104之體積而使得水被強制通過管子110並且離開出口120。水流之力量一般取決於所施加用以收縮伸縮囊104之力量,以較大的收縮力造成水以較快的速率被噴射出。 In operation, when the outlet 120 is sunk below the surface of the water, the water toy 100 is compressed as illustrated in Figure 3A. The water toy 100 then allows or causes stretching to the orientation depicted in Figure 3B. During stretching to the configuration as depicted in Figure 3A, water is moved through the outlet 120 through suction 120 into the bellows section by suction. Thereafter, the water can be discharged through the outlet 10 by the strong contraction of the water toy 100. In particular, the contraction of the bellows 104 reduces the volume of the bellows 104 such that water is forced through the tube 110 and exits the outlet 120. The force of the water flow generally depends on the force applied to contract the bellows 104, with a greater contraction force causing the water to be ejected at a faster rate.
在例示性實施例中,當玩具100在水本體中(諸如一水池)時,至少第一端102及/或第二端106可以提供浮力。例如,即使當玩具100充滿水時,第一端102及第二端106可提供浮力,使得玩具100不會下沉。 In an exemplary embodiment, at least the first end 102 and/or the second end 106 may provide buoyancy when the toy 100 is in a water body, such as a pool. For example, even when the toy 100 is full of water, the first end 102 and the second end 106 can provide buoyancy such that the toy 100 does not sink.
在其他例示性實施例中,玩具100可容納形成如一整體部件之伸縮囊104、連接器112及管子110。在此一實施例中,殼體108係附接至管子110。 In other exemplary embodiments, the toy 100 can house a bellows 104, a connector 112, and a tube 110 that form an integral component. In this embodiment, the housing 108 is attached to the tube 110.
在一些實施例中,玩具100可包含複數個管子與外部環境(未圖示)連通。有關於此,當玩具100容納水且被壓縮時,水流自複數個管子離開。例如,玩具100可具有伸縮囊組件,其具有兩個開口端及連接在每個端部上之管 子,使得水可以自玩具100之兩端部流出。 In some embodiments, the toy 100 can include a plurality of tubes in communication with an external environment (not shown). In this regard, when the toy 100 contains water and is compressed, the water flows away from the plurality of tubes. For example, the toy 100 can have a bellows assembly having two open ends and a tube attached to each end The water is allowed to flow out from both ends of the toy 100.
圖4展示水上玩具300。水上玩具300可類似於水上玩具100,除了其不具有延伸的第二端或管子。取而代之的是,伸縮囊304直接與出口300連通。類似於水上玩具100,水上玩具300具有第一端302、伸縮囊304及較短第二端306。然而,第二端306僅具有連接器314及在連接器314之端部之開口320以用於使水進入及/或離開。該連接器314相對於伸縮囊可大致上形成氣密密封。該連接器314係由殼體300所覆蓋。殼體408可以由相同於殼體108之材料所製成。 Figure 4 shows a water toy 300. The water toy 300 can be similar to the water toy 100 except that it does not have an extended second end or tube. Instead, the bellows 304 is in direct communication with the outlet 300. Similar to the water toy 100, the water toy 300 has a first end 302, a bellows 304, and a shorter second end 306. However, the second end 306 has only the connector 314 and the opening 320 at the end of the connector 314 for entering and/or exiting water. The connector 314 can generally form a hermetic seal with respect to the bellows. The connector 314 is covered by the housing 300. Housing 408 can be made of the same material as housing 108.
圖5係本發明之水上玩具500之另一實施例的透視圖。水上玩具500具有第一端502、伸縮囊504及第二端506。 Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a water toy 500 of the present invention. The water toy 500 has a first end 502, a bellows 504, and a second end 506.
雖然所描述之各個水上玩具係具有連接至伸縮囊的兩個端部,但此並非為必要。圖6展示依照一例示性實施例之水上玩具600,其具有連接至端部606的伸縮囊604。該端部606可依照在本文中所述各種實施例被構造。 Although each of the water toy systems described has two ends that are connected to the bellows, this is not necessary. FIG. 6 shows a water toy 600 having a bellows 604 coupled to an end 606, in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. The end 606 can be constructed in accordance with various embodiments described herein.
圖7係水上玩具500之截面側視圖。如在圖7中所展示,第一端502包含複數個元件,諸如殼體508、帽蓋510及管狀核心512。如圖所示,該管狀核心512係由兩元件512a及512b形成。伸縮囊腔室520經由管狀核心512連接至第一端502。該管狀核心512可被建構為一或多個元件512a、512b,該等元件可透過任何適當的構件,諸如(例如)被熔接至伸縮囊腔室520、被黏合至伸 縮囊腔室520、彈扣緊固至伸縮囊腔室、螺合至伸縮囊之至少部分、反向摩擦構件及其他機械式方法等等,而附接至伸縮囊腔室520之封閉端。 Figure 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a water toy 500. As shown in FIG. 7, first end 502 includes a plurality of components, such as housing 508, cap 510, and tubular core 512. As shown, the tubular core 512 is formed from two elements 512a and 512b. The bellows chamber 520 is coupled to the first end 502 via a tubular core 512. The tubular core 512 can be constructed as one or more elements 512a, 512b that can be fused to the bellows chamber 520, for example, by any suitable member, such as being fused to the bellows chamber 520. The sac chamber 520, the snap fastener is secured to the bellows chamber, screwed to at least a portion of the bellows, the reverse friction member and other mechanical methods, and the like, and attached to the closed end of the bellows chamber 520.
如圖7所示,當元件512a及512b被接合時,管狀核心512之第一端係形成有內部凸緣513。伸縮囊504之封閉端係係形成有旋鈕505。當管狀核心512被組合時,內部凸緣513捕捉在伸縮囊504之端部上之旋鈕505,藉此將伸縮囊504緊固至第一端502。第一端502可包含殼體508。在例示性實施例中,殼體508可由一或多個發泡體材料所建構,諸如(例如)聚對苯二甲酸乙二酯(PET或PETE)、低密度聚乙烯(LDPE)、高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)及相似材料等等。殼體508可大致上符合管狀核心512或延伸超過管狀核心512或覆蓋管狀核心512之一部分。該殼體508可以透過在本文中所述任何適當的構件被附接至管狀核心512。 As shown in FIG. 7, when the elements 512a and 512b are engaged, the first end of the tubular core 512 is formed with an internal flange 513. The closed end of the bellows 504 is formed with a knob 505. When the tubular core 512 is combined, the inner flange 513 captures the knob 505 on the end of the bellows 504, thereby securing the bellows 504 to the first end 502. The first end 502 can include a housing 508. In an exemplary embodiment, the housing 508 may be constructed from one or more foam materials such as, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density. Polyethylene (HDPE) and similar materials, etc. The housing 508 can generally conform to the tubular core 512 or extend beyond the tubular core 512 or cover a portion of the tubular core 512. The housing 508 can be attached to the tubular core 512 by any suitable means described herein.
在一例示性實施例中,該第一端502包含帽蓋510,其緊固至外殼元件508之端部。如圖7所示,帽蓋510圍繞管狀核心512之端部安裝。該帽蓋510藉由黏著劑、加熱、摩擦而連接至管狀核心512或藉由有助於將元件512a及512b固持在一起以形成管狀核心512之任何其他適當的構件。該帽蓋510可由任何適當的材料所形成,包含一或多種塑膠,且可藉由射出成型程序而建構。帽蓋510之面向外部之側可於其上包含裝飾設計,諸如(例如)標誌、文字、圖形表示等。 In an exemplary embodiment, the first end 502 includes a cap 510 that is secured to the end of the outer casing member 508. As shown in FIG. 7, the cap 510 is mounted around the end of the tubular core 512. The cap 510 is attached to the tubular core 512 by adhesive, heat, friction or by any other suitable means that facilitates holding the elements 512a and 512b together to form the tubular core 512. The cap 510 can be formed from any suitable material, including one or more plastics, and can be constructed by an injection molding process. The outwardly facing side of the cap 510 can include a decorative design thereon such as, for example, a logo, text, graphical representation, and the like.
在其他例示性實施例中,第一端502可僅包含具有或未具有帽蓋510之殼體508。例如,該殼體508可以係一或多個構件、可以係實心圓柱,其附接至伸縮囊腔室504。該第一端502可至少部分模仿「游泳浮條」。例如,該模仿的游泳浮條可以呈任何截面形狀,例如圓形、多邊形、橢圓、卵形或大體上包含有修圓側邊之多邊形之某些組合形狀。 In other exemplary embodiments, first end 502 may only include housing 508 with or without cap 510. For example, the housing 508 can be one or more members, can be a solid cylinder that is attached to the bellows chamber 504. The first end 502 can at least partially mimic a "swim float". For example, the simulated swimming float can be of any cross-sectional shape, such as a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, an oval, or some combination of shapes that generally include a rounded side polygon.
如圖7所示,伸縮囊腔室504經由緊固元件555連接至第二端506。圖8係緊固元件555之分解截面視圖,其包含隔板555a、罩蓋555b及閥560。該罩蓋555b具有中央細孔567。該罩蓋555b經由安裝支柱563a、563b分別地與容槽564a、564b接合而與隔板555a接合。如圖所示,緊固元件555可包含用於附接至伸縮囊腔室520之螺紋構件556。或者,該緊固元件555可被分離式地安裝在伸縮囊腔室504及第二端506之間。在此情況中,緊固元件555之隔板555a在伸縮囊腔室504及第二端506之間充當流體密封隔板。 As shown in FIG. 7, the bellows chamber 504 is coupled to the second end 506 via a fastening element 555. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view of fastening element 555 including a baffle 555a, a cover 555b, and a valve 560. The cover 555b has a central aperture 567. The cover 555b is joined to the pockets 564a, 564b via the mounting posts 563a, 563b, respectively, and joined to the partition 555a. As shown, the fastening element 555 can include a threaded member 556 for attachment to the bellows chamber 520. Alternatively, the fastening element 555 can be mounted separately between the bellows chamber 504 and the second end 506. In this case, the partition 555a of the fastening element 555 acts as a fluid tight barrier between the bellows chamber 504 and the second end 506.
隔板555a包含出口565及一或多個入口562。出口565及入口562分別地被連接至管子575及570。當連接至伸縮囊腔室504時,隔板555a大致上提供流體緊密密封,使得空氣及/或流體只能藉由通過入口565、出口562及管子570、575進入或離開伸縮囊腔室504。請參考圖7,緊固元件555可固持或「緊固」管子570、575在適當的位置。管子575、570可藉由分別地***至凹部569、 571而被附接至隔板。管子可藉由摩擦、黏著劑或透過任何其他適當的構件而被固持於其中。 The partition 555a includes an outlet 565 and one or more inlets 562. Outlet 565 and inlet 562 are connected to tubes 575 and 570, respectively. When coupled to the bellows chamber 504, the diaphragm 555a generally provides a fluid tight seal such that air and/or fluid can only enter or exit the bellows chamber 504 through the inlet 565, the outlet 562, and the tubes 570, 575. Referring to Figure 7, the fastening element 555 can hold or "fasten" the tubes 570, 575 in place. The tubes 575, 570 can be inserted into the recess 569, respectively, 571 is attached to the partition. The tube can be held therein by friction, adhesive or by any other suitable means.
如圖7所示,水上玩具500之第二端506包含緊固元件555、帽蓋590及延伸在緊固元件555及端部帽蓋590之間的管狀連接器592。該管狀連接器592可以具有任何所需長度。視情況,管狀連接器592可由針對殼體508描述之任何材料所製成之殼體585所覆蓋。每個隔板555之面向側及端部帽蓋590分別地在隔板555及帽蓋590上具有延伸凸緣594、596。該凸緣594、596位在管狀連接器592中且可藉由摩擦、黏著劑等等而被緊固。 As shown in FIG. 7, the second end 506 of the water toy 500 includes a fastening element 555, a cap 590, and a tubular connector 592 that extends between the fastening element 555 and the end cap 590. The tubular connector 592 can have any desired length. Optionally, the tubular connector 592 can be covered by a housing 585 made of any of the materials described for the housing 508. The side facing and end caps 590 of each partition 555 have extended flanges 594, 596 on the partition 555 and the cap 590, respectively. The flanges 594, 596 are located in the tubular connector 592 and can be secured by friction, adhesive, or the like.
出口管從在隔板555a中之凹部569延伸至在帽蓋590中之對應凹部598。出口管575之長度係大約等於管狀連接器592之長度。同樣地,安裝在隔板555a中之凹部571的端部之入口管570係從隔板555a之面向表面延伸至形成在該帽蓋590之介面中的對應凹部535。 The outlet tube extends from a recess 569 in the partition 555a to a corresponding recess 598 in the cap 590. The length of the outlet tube 575 is approximately equal to the length of the tubular connector 592. Similarly, the inlet tube 570 of the end of the recess 571 mounted in the partition 555a extends from the facing surface of the partition 555a to a corresponding recess 535 formed in the interface of the cap 590.
帽蓋590亦包含與入口管575連通之出口細孔580。端部帽蓋590亦包含與入口管570連通之入口細孔582。 The cap 590 also includes an outlet aperture 580 that communicates with the inlet tube 575. The end cap 590 also includes an inlet aperture 582 that communicates with the inlet tube 570.
雖然未圖示,但具有一個以上的入口細孔及對應入口管及凹部及/或一個以上的出口細孔及對應出口管及凹部。當組裝時,伸縮囊貯槽520透過出口565與外部環境處於流體連通,且連接至出口管575,該出口管係接著連接至在端部帽蓋590中之出口細孔580。同樣地,入口細孔582透過附接至入口細孔562之入口管570而與伸縮囊貯槽520處於流體連通。 Although not shown, it has one or more inlet pores, corresponding inlet tubes and recesses, and/or one or more outlet pores and corresponding outlet tubes and recesses. When assembled, the bellows sump 520 is in fluid communication with the external environment through the outlet 565 and is coupled to an outlet tube 575 which is in turn coupled to an outlet aperture 580 in the end cap 590. Likewise, the inlet aperture 582 is in fluid communication with the bellows sump 520 through an inlet tube 570 that is attached to the inlet aperture 562.
帽蓋590之可見表面可在其上包含裝飾設計,諸如,例如標誌、文字、圖形表示等。帽蓋590可由任何適當的材料(包含一或多種塑膠)所形成。 The visible surface of the cap 590 can include decorative designs thereon, such as, for example, logos, text, graphical representations, and the like. The cap 590 can be formed from any suitable material, including one or more plastics.
為了縮短噴水玩具500需要「再裝填」之時間或減少伸展伸縮囊區段504所需的力量,該水上玩具500可包含閥560。較佳地,該閥560係單向閥,其大致上可防止空氣及/或流體在大致通過此閥之方向中流動,但可以允許空氣及/或流體在相反方向中流動。 In order to reduce the time required for the water spray toy 500 to "refill" or reduce the force required to extend the bellows section 504, the water toy 500 can include a valve 560. Preferably, the valve 560 is a one-way valve that substantially prevents air and/or fluid from flowing in a direction generally through the valve, but may allow air and/or fluid to flow in the opposite direction.
圖10A及10B分別地繪示在封閉及打開位置中之閥的放大截面側視圖。請參考圖10A,閥560係瓣閥,其具有活動鉸鏈532及擋止件530。該閥560可由矽橡膠、氯丁二烯橡膠或任何相似可撓性材料所形成。閥560被安裝至隔板555a之伸縮囊側及罩蓋出口細孔562。閥560藉由摩擦而安裝至短柱540,但亦可以提供其他適合的安裝構件。閥560被設計成可回應於空氣及/或流體壓力使得當空氣及/或流體從伸縮囊504被排出時,其處在封閉位置。在此情況中,如在圖10A中所示,當伸縮囊504促使收摺時,該擋止件530繞鉸鏈532旋轉而封閉入口細孔562。 10A and 10B show enlarged cross-sectional side views of the valve in the closed and open positions, respectively. Referring to FIG. 10A, the valve 560 is a flap valve having a living hinge 532 and a stop 530. The valve 560 can be formed from neodymium rubber, neoprene rubber, or any similar flexible material. The valve 560 is attached to the bellows side of the partition 555a and the cover outlet opening 562. Valve 560 is mounted to stub 540 by friction, although other suitable mounting members may be provided. Valve 560 is designed to respond to air and/or fluid pressure such that when air and/or fluid is expelled from bellows 504, it is in a closed position. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the bellows 504 causes the folding, the stopper 530 rotates around the hinge 532 to close the inlet pore 562.
請參考圖10B,在伸縮囊504伸展之後,擋止件530圍繞鉸鏈604旋轉打開入口細孔562,藉此提供用於空氣或流體之平行路徑以充滿伸縮囊504。該額外路徑縮短空氣或流體在填充伸縮囊之時間及/或減少伸展伸縮囊504至圖3A所示之定向所需要的力量。 Referring to FIG. 10B, after the bellows 504 is extended, the stop 530 is rotated about the hinge 604 to open the inlet aperture 562, thereby providing a parallel path for air or fluid to fill the bellows 504. This additional path reduces the amount of air or fluid required to fill the bellows and/or reduce the force required to extend the bellows 504 to the orientation shown in Figure 3A.
雖然閥560係展示為有活動鉸鏈532及擋止件530之瓣閥,但亦可利用單向閥之其他構造或結構。 While valve 560 is shown as a flap valve having a living hinge 532 and a stop 530, other configurations or configurations of the one-way valve may be utilized.
在伸縮囊伸展期間,通過與環境連通之入口細孔582造成空氣或流體進入噴水玩具500。該空氣或流體接著通過入口管570、通過入口細孔562及閥擋止件606而進入伸縮囊504中。 During the extension of the bellows, air or fluid enters the water spray toy 500 through the inlet apertures 582 that communicate with the environment. The air or fluid then enters the bellows 504 through the inlet tube 570, through the inlet aperture 562, and the valve stop 606.
亦可設想該第二端506且藉由延伸殼體585而至少部分模仿「游泳浮條」且可以呈任何截面形狀,例如圓形、多邊形、橢圓、卵形或大體上包含有修圓側邊之多邊形之某些組合形狀。 The second end 506 is also contemplated and at least partially mimics the "swim float" by extending the housing 585 and may be in any cross-sectional shape, such as circular, polygonal, elliptical, oval, or substantially including rounded sides. Some combination shapes of polygons.
第一端502及第二端506可充當握柄,所以使用者可以在第一端502及第二端506上抓住水上玩具500,且造成水上玩具500之伸縮囊504被壓縮而造成在伸縮囊504內任何流體及/或空氣通過出口細孔580被推出或排出。在壓縮期間,閥560旋轉至封閉位置以防止空氣或流體通過入口562。相反地,充滿外力之空氣或流體被引導通過出口細孔565而進入出口管575且最後離開出口細孔580。如在圖12中所示,為了再填充或再裝填水上玩具500,在伸縮囊504被壓縮之後,使用者可接著放置玩具之端部在一池流體(例如水)中,且施加拉力以便伸展伸縮囊且造成水/流體被汲取至水上玩具500中。在伸展期間,水可通過出口細孔580、出口管575及出口565被汲取進入伸縮囊504,且若閥560存在,則水亦可經由閥560通過入口細孔582、入口管570、入口562而進入伸 縮囊504中。 The first end 502 and the second end 506 can serve as a grip, so the user can grasp the water toy 500 on the first end 502 and the second end 506, and cause the telescopic bladder 504 of the water toy 500 to be compressed to cause expansion and contraction. Any fluid and/or air within the bladder 504 is pushed out or discharged through the outlet apertures 580. During compression, valve 560 is rotated to a closed position to prevent air or fluid from passing through inlet 562. Conversely, air or fluid filled with external force is directed through the outlet aperture 565 into the outlet tube 575 and finally exits the outlet aperture 580. As shown in FIG. 12, in order to refill or refill the water toy 500, after the bellows 504 is compressed, the user can then place the end of the toy in a pool of fluid (eg, water) and apply tension to stretch The bellows and the water/fluid are drawn into the water toy 500. During extension, water can be drawn into the bellows 504 through the outlet aperture 580, outlet tube 575, and outlet 565, and if valve 560 is present, water can also pass through inlet aperture 582, inlet tube 570, inlet 562 via valve 560. And entering the extension In the constriction 504.
在例示性實施例中,入口及出口管570、575以及水上玩具之對應入口及出口細孔(例如562及565、582及580)係可具有相同或不同直徑。由於最好能夠快速地用水重新裝填伸縮囊504,入口之直徑及入口管570係大於出口及出口管,如圖6所示。較大的入口及入口管亦允許使用者(諸如小孩)使用比沒有閥560之玩具較小的力再填充水上玩具。或者,雖然未圖示,但亦可使用入口閥、管子及開口。 In an exemplary embodiment, the inlet and outlet tubes 570, 575 and corresponding inlet and outlet pores (e.g., 562 and 565, 582, and 580) of the water toy may have the same or different diameters. Since the bellows 504 is preferably refilled with water quickly, the diameter of the inlet and the inlet tube 570 are larger than the outlet and outlet tubes, as shown in FIG. The larger inlet and inlet tubes also allow the user (such as a child) to refill the water toy with less force than a toy without the valve 560. Alternatively, although not shown, an inlet valve, a tube, and an opening may be used.
在例示性實施例中,入口管570及/或入口細孔582可具有在大約3毫米至6毫米、4毫米至5毫米、5毫米至6毫米或5.5毫米至5.8毫米之範圍中的內直徑。例如,管子570之內部直徑可大約為5.75毫米。在一些例示性實施例中,管子570之直徑可大於13毫米。 In an exemplary embodiment, inlet tube 570 and/or inlet pore 582 may have an inner diameter in the range of about 3 mm to 6 mm, 4 mm to 5 mm, 5 mm to 6 mm, or 5.5 mm to 5.8 mm. . For example, the inner diameter of the tube 570 can be approximately 5.75 mm. In some exemplary embodiments, tube 570 may have a diameter greater than 13 mm.
在例示性實施例中,出口管575及/或出口細孔580可具有在大約2.5毫米至5.5毫米、3毫米至5毫米之範圍中的直徑,且可具有大約4.0毫米的直徑。已發現4.0毫米直徑係代表可導致滿意之水流動而不需過度的力量壓縮玩具的尺寸。 In an exemplary embodiment, the outlet tube 575 and/or the outlet orifice 580 can have a diameter in the range of about 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm, 3 mm to 5 mm, and can have a diameter of about 4.0 mm. It has been found that a 4.0 mm diameter system represents a size that can result in satisfactory water flow without the need for excessive force to compress the toy.
在一些例示性實施例中,可使用其他緊固元件(未圖示),諸如類似於瓶蓋之形狀或構造。此緊固元件可卡扣或旋擰於伸縮囊504之開口端。帽蓋可以包含一或多個孔,但亦可以其他方式在伸縮囊腔室之開口周圍大致上提供氣密密封。有關於此,此孔可通向及/或部分地固持管 子,該管子可通向外部環境。此帽蓋亦可包含一或多個單向閥。 In some exemplary embodiments, other fastening elements (not shown) may be used, such as a shape or configuration similar to a bottle cap. The fastening element can be snapped or screwed onto the open end of the bellows 504. The cap may include one or more apertures, but may otherwise provide a hermetic seal substantially around the opening of the bellows chamber. In connection with this, the hole can lead to and/or partially hold the tube The tube can lead to the external environment. The cap may also include one or more one-way valves.
在例示性實施例中,可在本文中所述任何一種水上玩具上施加壓縮力,以便造成伸縮囊收縮。例如,當伸縮囊容納流體(例如水)時,施加壓縮力將會導致流體通過出口從伸縮囊被排出且離開該水上玩具。在伸縮囊中流體之量以及壓縮力之大小會影響流體能夠多快地流動離開管子110。例如,圖11繪示當水上玩具1100已被壓縮時,水流50從端部1106離開。水上玩具1100可依照在本文中所述的任何水上玩具來執行或構造。在例示性實施例中,使用者可壓縮玩具使得伸縮囊藉由抓住水上玩具1000上端部1102及1106而收縮,且施加壓縮力以造成端部1102、1106朝向彼此。在伸縮囊中所產生的淨壓力可以導致液體排出離開伸縮囊且通過管子及/或通過玩具。 In an exemplary embodiment, a compressive force can be applied to any of the water toys described herein to cause the bellows to contract. For example, when the bellows contains a fluid, such as water, applying a compressive force will cause fluid to be expelled from the bellows through the outlet and out of the water toy. The amount of fluid in the bellows and the magnitude of the compressive force can affect how quickly the fluid can flow away from the tube 110. For example, FIG. 11 illustrates water flow 50 exiting from end 1106 when water toy 1100 has been compressed. The water toy 1100 can be executed or constructed in accordance with any of the water toys described herein. In an exemplary embodiment, the user can compress the toy such that the bellows contracts by grasping the upper ends 1102 and 1106 of the water toy 1000 and applies a compressive force to cause the ends 1102, 1106 to face each other. The net pressure generated in the bellows can cause liquid to exit the bellows and pass through the tube and/or through the toy.
在例示性實施例中,當被壓縮時,該伸縮囊可以像彈簧儲存恢復力。因此,當不再有壓縮力作用在伸縮囊上時,該伸縮囊可以「反彈」或伸展回到其大約先前及/或初始靜止位置。在一些例示性實施例中,使用者可能需要施加拉力以伸展被壓縮之伸縮囊回到其原本位置。伸縮囊可由可撓性材料形成,其允許使用者(諸如小孩)重覆地或容易地收摺及伸展伸縮囊,同時維持其整體形狀。在例示性實施例中,伸縮囊可使用塑膠及/或聚合物,諸如,例如乙烯醋酸乙烯酯(EVA)、聚丙烯(PP)、聚氯乙烯(PVC)、聚乙烯(PE)、橡膠等及其組合等等所形成。 在實施例中,伸縮囊可由EVA及PP之組合物製成。在一實施例中,伸縮囊可由大約75%的EVA及25%的PP製成。在其他例示性實施例中,伸縮囊可由大約70%至80%的EVA與30%至20%的PP、60%至90%的EVA與40%至10%的EVA及50%的EVA與50%PP所組成。 In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows can store a restoring force like a spring when compressed. Thus, when there is no more compressive force acting on the bellows, the bellows can "bounce" or extend back to its approximate previous and/or initial rest position. In some exemplary embodiments, the user may need to apply a pulling force to extend the compressed telescoping bladder back to its original position. The bellows may be formed from a flexible material that allows a user, such as a child, to repeatedly or easily fold and stretch the bellows while maintaining its overall shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows may use plastic and/or a polymer such as, for example, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), rubber, etc. And its combination and so on. In an embodiment, the bellows can be made from a combination of EVA and PP. In one embodiment, the bellows can be made of approximately 75% EVA and 25% PP. In other exemplary embodiments, the bellows may be from about 70% to 80% EVA and 30% to 20% PP, 60% to 90% EVA, and 40% to 10% EVA and 50% EVA and 50. The composition of %PP.
該伸縮囊可以係不透明、透明、半透明或半清透,且可允許使用者看見位在伸縮囊內之流體量。在一些例示性實施例中,伸縮囊至少可藉由在本文中所述之額外材料層(諸如發泡體狀材料)部分地圍繞。 The bellows can be opaque, transparent, translucent or semi-clear and can allow the user to see the amount of fluid in the bellows. In some exemplary embodiments, the bellows may be at least partially surrounded by an additional layer of material (such as a foam-like material) as described herein.
在例示性實施例中,當有很少或沒有流體容納在伸縮囊內時,施加壓縮力至水上玩具1000可以迫使空氣離開此玩具。例如,在壓縮該水上玩具1100之後,水上玩具1100至少可以部分地用水再填充。例如,在施加壓縮力玩具1100之後但在伸展或允許伸縮囊1104回復伸展之前,使用者可將至少第二端1106浸入至流體本體中。 In an exemplary embodiment, applying a compressive force to the water toy 1000 may force air out of the toy when there is little or no fluid contained within the bellows. For example, after compressing the water toy 1100, the water toy 1100 can be at least partially refilled with water. For example, the user may immerse at least the second end 1106 into the fluid body after applying the compressive force toy 1100 but before stretching or allowing the bellows 1104 to retract.
圖12繪示水上玩具1100有一端部位在一池水W中。在玩具1100以玩具之開口端位在水W中被伸展時,伸縮囊1104將造成水從水本體W被汲取至一或多個管子(未圖示)且進入至伸縮囊1104中。在第二端1106仍保持在水下的同時重覆伸展及收縮該伸縮囊1104會造成空氣被排除且允許伸縮囊在其伸展時完全充滿水。在另一例示性實施例中,使用者可引導及/或引流流體至管子。第二端1106可被安置成使得水從軟管或水龍頭離開而流動至一或多個管子中。在一些情況中,第二端1106可被移 除且流體可以被直接引導至伸縮囊1104。雖然已描述之玩具1100係可再填充的,但在本文中所述任何例示性水上玩具亦可被取代且可同樣地再填充。 Figure 12 shows that the water toy 1100 has an end portion in a pool of water W. When the toy 1100 is stretched in the water W at the open end of the toy, the bellows 1104 will cause water to be drawn from the water body W to one or more tubes (not shown) and into the bellows 1104. Repeating the expansion and contraction of the bellows 1104 while the second end 1106 remains underwater will cause air to be removed and allow the bellows to be completely filled with water as it expands. In another exemplary embodiment, a user can direct and/or drain fluid to the tube. The second end 1106 can be positioned such that water exits from the hose or faucet and flows into one or more tubes. In some cases, the second end 1106 can be moved In addition, fluid can be directed to the bellows 1104. While the toy 1100 has been described as being refillable, any of the exemplary water toys described herein may be substituted and may be refilled as such.
應瞭解,上述任何步驟及/或元件可以使用其任何適當的組合及/或分離及/或按照任何順序被組合、分離。熟悉此項技術者應可瞭解,上文僅係本發明之許多可行實施例之一者,因此本發明應僅由以下申請專利範圍所限制。 It will be appreciated that any of the above steps and/or elements may be combined and separated using any suitable combination and/or separation thereof and/or in any order. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above is only one of many possible embodiments of the invention, and thus the invention should be limited only by the scope of the following claims.
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