Patent ID: 12235069

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference signs always 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 are intended to explain the present invention, but shall not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms “length”, “width”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, etc. are based on those shown in the accompanying drawings, intended only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for simplifying the description, and not intended to indicate or imply that the referred apparatus or element must be provided with a particular orientation or constructed and operated with a particular orientation, therefore not allowed to be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are intended only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implying the quantity of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature limited by “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of “plurality” is at least two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and defined, the terms “mounted”, “attached”, “connected”, “fixed”, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, for example, a connection may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium; and it may be a connection between two elements or an interaction between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

Referring toFIGS.1-13, a toy gun, including:a gun body support100, where a gun barrel110communicating with a chamber, and a pellet supplying pipeline120communicating with a pellet clip bin and the chamber are arranged on the gun body support100;a piston assembly200slidably mounted on the gun body support100, where a firing spring130is arranged between the piston assembly200and the gun body support100, and the firing spring130is used for, through elastic force, driving the piston assembly200to generate compressed gas to fire pellets;a motor400, where the motor400, through a gear set, drives the piston assembly200to slide to compress the firing spring130;a power supply electrically connected to the motor400and used for supplying electricity; anda sliding member500where the sliding member500is slidably mounted on the gun body support100;where a first unloading bump210is arranged on the piston assembly200, a second unloading bump510is arranged on the sliding member500, the second unloading bump510is located behind the first unloading bump210, when the motor400drives the piston assembly200to compress backwards the firing spring130, the first unloading bump210generates interference with the second unloading bump510and drives the sliding member500to slide backwards.

The design purpose of the toy gun is to enhance the simulation effect while maintaining the basic functions of a water pellet gun, especially to improve the shooting experience of users by imitating the unloading action of real firearms. In order to achieve the purpose, the designer adds structures such as the sliding member500and unloading bumps on the basis of the structure of a traditional water pellet gun, such that in the shooting process, not only can water pellets be fired, but also recoil and the unloading action similar to those of the real firearms can be generated, thereby increasing the simulation degree of the toy gun.

When the user pulls the trigger700, the motor400starts working and, through the gear set, drives the piston assembly200to slide backwards. During the backward movement, the piston assembly200compresses the firing spring130until the firing spring reaches the maximum compression position. After the firing spring130is fully compressed, accumulated elastic force pushes the piston assembly200back forwards, and the water pellets are pushed by the generated compressed gas into the gun barrel110and shot out, thereby achieving the shooting function. In the process of moving the piston assembly200backwards to compress the spring, the first unloading bump210on the piston assembly200generates interference with the second unloading bump510on the sliding member500. Due to the second unloading bump510being located behind the first unloading bump210, such interference will push the sliding member500backwards, thereby enabling the sliding member500to simulate the retreating action of the sliding sleeve of the real firearms, and increasing the simulation degree.

By designing the sliding member500and the unloading bumps, the unloading action of the real firearms is successfully simulated, allowing the water pellet gun to not only fire pellets but also visually and operationally resemble the real firearms. This design significantly enhances the playability of the toy and the immersion of users. By designing the sliding member500and the bumps reasonably without significantly increasing structural complexity, a complex unloading action is achieved. This not only maintains control on production costs, but also increases the functionality of the toys. As the water pellet gun, soft water pellets are still used, such that safety is high. Even with the addition of the unloading action, the safety of the toy is still ensured, such that the toy is suitable for use by children and teenagers. The motor400, through the gear set, drives the piston assembly200to slide to compress the spring, thereby simplifying user operations while ensuring stability and shooting rate of continuous shooting, and further enhancing the user experience.

In the embodiments, a reset spring is arranged between the sliding member500and a front end of the gun body support100, which is used for resetting the sliding member500that moves backwards. The design of the reset spring is introduced, with the aim of automatically resetting the sliding member500to the initial position after the action of backward movement is finished. This design further enhances the simulation degree of the water pellet gun, making not only the shooting process more realistic, but also the entire operation cycle closer to that of the real firearms. By adding the reset spring, the problem that the sliding member500cannot automatically reset after completing the backward movement action is solved, thereby simplifying the user operations and improving the user experience of the toy gun. When the sliding member500is pushed to the farthest end, the reset spring is compressed, thereby storing elastic potential energy. After the backward movement action of the sliding member500is finished, the elastic force of the reset spring will be released, thereby pushing the sliding member500forwards back to the initial position. The reset action makes the motion of sliding member500closer to the operations of the sliding sleeve of the real firearms, further enhancing the simulation effect of shooting. After the sliding member500is reset, the piston assembly200also completes forward movement under the action of the firing spring130, and the entire system returns to the initial state, thereby preparing for the next shooting. The cycle process is smooth and efficient, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the toy gun during continuous shooting.

Referring toFIGS.1-5, in the embodiments, the piston assembly200includes an outer sleeve220and a piston push rod230, one end of the outer sleeve220is sleeved outside the piston push rod230, an air cavity is formed between the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230, an air outlet221communicating with the air cavity is formed in the other end of the outer sleeve, and the piston push rod230is in sliding connection to the outer sleeve220;the gear set includes a multiple-stage gear410and a plurality of transmission gears, first gear teeth420and second gear teeth430are arranged on the multiple-stage gear410, and a radius of the first gear teeth420is smaller than that of the second gear teeth430; anda rack portion is arranged on the surface of the outer sleeve220and the surface of the piston push rod230, the first gear teeth420are engaged with the outer sleeve220, the second gear teeth430are engaged with the piston push rod230, and the first gear teeth420and the second gear teeth430are in partial circular array, such that the multiple-stage gear410is indirectly engaged with the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230.

Through coordinated movement of the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230, and through precise control of the set of the multiple-stage gear410, automatic loading of the water pellets, compression of the firing spring130, and final shooting of the water pellets are achieved. This design aims to optimize the continuous shooting performance of the water pellet gun, and smooth execution of each step in each shooting cycle is ensured through clever mechanical design, thereby improving shooting efficiency and shooting accuracy.

When the motor400continues to operate, the first gear teeth420of the set of the multiple-stage gear410are engaged with the outer sleeve220to push the outer sleeve220to move backwards. Backward movement of the outer sleeve220makes space for the loading of the water pellets, thereby allowing the water pellets to enter the chamber smoothly. Besides, the second gear teeth430of the set of the multiple-stage gear410are engaged with the piston push rod230to push the piston push rod230to move backwards, thereby compressing the firing spring130to accumulate energy for the next shooting.

When the set of the multiple-stage gear410rotates to a position where the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230are no longer engaged, the compressed firing spring130releases the elastic force to push the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230forwards to reset. In the reset process, the outer sleeve220pushes the loaded water pellets into the gun barrel110. Besides, the reset of the piston push rod230, through the air cavity, generates compressed gas, thereby pushing the water pellets to shoot out at a high speed to complete the shooting. This process repeats continuously, forming a cycle of continuous shooting.

Through precise control on the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230by the set of the multiple-stage gear410, the steps of pellet feeding, compressing the spring, pushing the pellets into the gun barrel, shooting through compressed gas, etc. during each shooting cycle can be smoothly linked, achieving efficient continuous shooting. Users can experience smooth operations and stable shooting performance. The outer sleeve220moves backwards to provide sufficient space for the loading of the water pellets, and pushes the water pellets into the gun barrel110when resetting, so as to ensure that the water pellets are correctly positioned before each shooting. The piston push rod230moves backwards to provide compression energy for the firing spring130, to ensure sufficient power support for each shooting, resulting in stable and powerful shooting effects. Despite introduction of multiple components such as the set of the multiple-stage gear410, the outer sleeve220, and the piston push rod230, the overall structural design still maintains simple and compact. Through clever cooperation between these components, the complex shooting process is completed, thereby ensuring high performance and reliability of the toy gun. The design of the set of the multiple-stage gear410and the piston assembly200is subjected to precise calculations, thereby ensuring coordinated operation between various components, reducing the possibility of jamming and failure, and improving overall durability and long-term reliability.

Referring toFIG.4, in the embodiments, an outer sleeve reset tension spring223is arranged between the outer sleeve220and the gun body support100, such that the outer sleeve220can automatically and quickly reset after completing backward movement action. The core of this design concept is to use elastic force of the reset tension spring to pull the outer sleeve220back to the initial position after each backward movement, thereby preparing for the next shooting cycle. The addition of the outer sleeve reset tension spring223not only improves the operation efficiency of the outer sleeve220, but also enhances smoothness and automation of the overall shooting process.

When sliding backwards, the outer sleeve220will complete the action of loading or supplying the pellets, whether through manual operation or driving by the motor400. After completing these actions, the outer sleeve220needs to quickly return to the initial position to prepare for the next shooting.

The outer sleeve reset tension spring223is mounted between the outer sleeve220and the gun body support100. When the outer sleeve220moves backwards, the outer sleeve reset tension spring223is stretched to accumulate elastic force. After the outer sleeve220completes backward movement action, the outer sleeve reset tension spring223releases the elastic force, to quickly pull the outer sleeve220back to the initial position.

The function of the outer sleeve reset tension spring223enables a reset process of the outer sleeve220to be fully automated, without need for manual intervention by the user. This not only simplifies operation steps, but also ensures that the outer sleeve220can return to the initial position in the shortest time, reducing shooting interval time.

The outer sleeve220quickly resets under the action of the reset tension spring, which means that after each shooting, the outer sleeve220can immediately prepare for the next pellet supply and shooting. This design effectively guarantees continuity of the shooting cycle, making rapid and continuous shooting possible.

Referring toFIGS.2-3, in the embodiments, the first unloading bump210is located on the surface of the outer sleeve220. Different functions and motion requirements of the outer sleeve220and the piston push rod230are taken into full consideration, and the first unloading bump210is arranged on the surface of the outer sleeve220through reasonable structural configuration. The purpose of this design is to simulate the unloading action by utilizing a shorter retreating distance of the outer sleeve220, without using the piston push rod230to drive the sliding member500to retreat. Doing so has the advantage that the pellet feeding function can be achieved while maintaining authenticity and consistency of the unloading action.

The outer sleeve220has the main function of providing space for the loading of the water pellets. When the motor400drives the gear set to rotate and the first gear teeth420are engaged with a rack portion of the outer sleeve220, the outer sleeve220moves backwards to make enough space to enable the water pellets to enter the chamber smoothly. Due to the shorter retreating distance of the outer sleeve220, this motion can simulate the unloading action of the real firearms well. The piston push rod230moves backwards under the action of the second gear teeth430. As the piston push rod230needs to generate effective air compression to push the water pellets to shoot out, the retreating distance is relatively long. However, this long-distance retreating is not suitable for driving the sliding member500to simulate unloading. Therefore, the retreating action of the sliding member500is only completed by short-distance motion of the outer sleeve220.

Referring toFIG.6, in the embodiments, the air outlet221extends outwards to form a pellet pushing bump222; andpellet pushing flexible glue240is arranged at an end head of the pellet pushing bump222,where the pellet pushing bump222is used for pushing the pellets in the chamber into the gun barrel110, and when the pellet pushing bump222pushes the pellets into the gun barrel110, the pellet pushing flexible glue240and the gun barrel110form seal.

The pellet pushing bump222is arranged at the extension of the air outlet221, and the pellet pushing flexible glue240is additionally arranged at the end head of the pellet pushing bump222, such that the problem that the water pellets may break in the process of being pushed into the gun barrel110, while ensuring effective seal during firing and maximizing the use of energy of the compressed gas. This design aims to improve the shooting stability of the water pellet gun, and transfer efficiency of shooting energy, and besides, protect the water pellets from being damaged.

When the piston assembly200moves forwards, the pellet pushing bump222extends from the air outlet221to the chamber, thereby pushing the water pellets from the chamber into the gun barrel110. In the process, the pellet pushing flexible glue240arranged at the end head of the pellet pushing bump222is in contact with the water pellets. Due to soft nature, the pellet pushing flexible glue240can effectively absorb impact force during pushing the pellets, thereby preventing the water pellets from being broken due to uneven stress when being pushed into the gun barrel110.

The pellet pushing flexible glue240and an inner wall of the gun barrel110form tight seal when the water pellets are pushed by the pellet pushing bump222into the gun barrel110. When the piston assembly200completes reset and generates the compressed gas, this sealing structure can ensure that the gas does not leak, thereby enabling the energy during firing to intensively act on the water pellets, ensuring that the water pellets can be stably shot out at a high speed.

The design of the pellet pushing flexible glue240is a key innovation point of the embodiment. By providing a soft contact surface for the water pellets during pellet pushing, the pellet pushing flexible glue240effectively reduces the breaking risk of the water pellets in the process of being pushed into the gun barrel110. This not only improves a success rate of shooting, but also reduces cleaning work caused by the breaking of the water pellets, thereby enhancing the overall user experience. The tight contact between the pellet pushing flexible glue240and the gun barrel110forms a good seal effect. This seal can prevent the compressed gas from leaking during firing, ensuring that the firing energy can be intensively transmitted to the water pellets, thereby improving the power and range of shooting. Through the coordinated effect of the pellet pushing bump222and the pellet pushing flexible glue240, the entire shooting process becomes more efficient. The water pellets can be smoothly pushed into the gun barrel110, and the energy during firing is maximized. This design not only improves the efficiency of single shooting, but also makes continuous shooting more stable.

Referring toFIGS.2-6, in the embodiments, the first loading bump250is arranged on the piston push rod230, and the second loading bump520is arranged on the sliding member500; andthe second loading bump520is located in front of the first loading bump250, and when the user slides the sliding member500backwards, the second loading bump520generates interference with the first loading bump250and drives the piston push rod230to compress backwards the firing spring130. The core idea is to provide the user with two operation modes: an electric operation mode and a manual operation mode. The first loading bump250is arranged on the piston push rod230, and the second loading bump520is arranged on the sliding member500, such that the user can complete the actions of loading and compressing the firing spring130through manually operating the sliding member500without using the motor400for driving. This design not only improves flexibility and playability of the toy gun, but also enables the user to continue using the toy gun for shooting when a battery runs low or the user wants to save electricity.

When the user chooses not to use the motor400to drive the toy gun, the sliding member500can be manually pulled. The second loading bump520on the sliding member500is located in front of the first loading bump250, and when the sliding member500slides backwards, the second loading bump520generates interference with the first loading bump250and pushes the piston push rod230to move backwards.

The piston push rod230moves backwards to gradually compress the firing spring130, to accumulate energy for the next shooting.

Due to the design of the multiple-stage gear410, the piston push rod230will retreat in conjunction with the outer sleeve220in the process of moving backwards. The retreating action of the outer sleeve220provides space for the loading of the water pellets, thereby allowing the water pellets to enter the chamber smoothly.

When the user releases the sliding member500, the compressed firing spring130pushes the piston push rod230and the outer sleeve220to reset, the outer sleeve220rebounds to push the water pellets into the gun barrel110, and the piston push rod230, through the compressed gas, fires the water pellets.

This design allows the user to switch between the manual mode and the electric mode according to needs. In the manual mode, by pulling the sliding member500, not only is the spring compressed, but also loading and shooting preparations are completed. In the electric mode, the motor400drives the set of multiple-stage gear410to complete the same action. The user can save electricity or meet different shooting needs by switching the operation modes.

By adding a manual operation option, the user can not only use an electric continuous shooting mode, but also choose manual operations for single shooting. This multi-functional operation mode enhances flexibility and playability of the toy gun, adapting to the needs of different users and different usage scenarios. Even when the battery runs low, the users can still use the toy gun through the manual operations without being limited by the battery. This is particularly practical when the toy gun is used for a long time or when the battery is not replaced in a timely manner, improving the practical usability of the toy gun. Due to the presence of the multiple-stage gear410, when the piston push rod230retreats, the outer sleeve220also synchronously retreats, ensuring smooth completion of the loading process. This linkage design simplifies operation steps, making it easy for the users to complete loading and shooting preparations, whether in the manual mode or the electric mode. By adding a manual operation option, the users can more directly participate in a shooting preparation process, enhancing the sense of interaction and operation. For users who enjoy simulating operations of the real firearms, this manual operation design is more attractive.

Referring toFIGS.4-7, in the embodiments, a piston lock600is hinged in the gun body support100, and a locking spring610is arranged between the piston lock600and the gun body support100so as to ensure that the piston lock600can reset after being stressed;the piston lock600is located behind the piston push rod230, and a locking slot231of which the position corresponds to that of the piston lock600is formed in the piston push rod230,where when the piston push rod230moves backwards, the locking slot231of the piston push rod230generates interference with the piston lock600, and the piston lock600avoids temporarily under the action of pushing force to allow the piston push rod230to pass through; andafter the piston push rod230completely passes through the piston lock600, the locking spring610pushes the piston lock600to reset to an initial position to be clamped into the locking slot231of the piston push rod230, and the piston push rod230is locked at a position after backward movement.

Regarding the situation of manual loading, during manual loading, the piston push rod230is fixed at the position after backward movement through the piston lock600, thereby ensuring that the piston push rod230can be stably maintained at the predetermined position, and waiting for the user to pull the trigger700to complete the shooting. This design aims to improve convenience and safety of the manual operations, and ensure a stable and reliable to-be-fired state after the manual loading.

When the user manually pulls the sliding member500, the piston push rod230moves backwards to compress the firing spring130. During the backward movement of the piston push rod230, the locking slot231in the piston push rod230gradually approaches the position of the piston lock600. When the locking slot231and the piston lock600are aligned, the piston lock600avoids temporarily under the action of pushing force to enable the piston push rod230to continue moving backwards. Once the piston push rod230completely passes through the piston lock600, the locking spring610pushes the piston lock600to reset, the piston lock600is clamped into the locking slot231of the piston push rod230, and the piston push rod230is fixed at a position after backward movement. After manual loading, the piston push rod230is firmly locked by the piston lock600, and the entire system enters a stable to-be-fired state. At this time, the piston push rod230remains at the position of compressing the firing spring130, waiting for the user to pull the trigger700to complete shooting. When the user pulls the trigger700, the piston lock600unlocks the piston push rod230, the firing spring130releases pressure to push the piston push rod230to move forwards, and ultimately the shooting of the water pellets is completed through the compressed gas.

The piston lock600is specifically designed for the manual loading, ensuring that the piston push rod230can be stably locked at the position after backward movement in the manual loading process. This function prevents the piston push rod230from accidentally sliding after the manual loading, improving the safety of the manual operations. After the manual loading, the piston push rod230is locked by the piston lock600, and the entire system enters a safe to-be-fired state. The automatic reset function of the piston lock600makes the operations after the manual loading more convenient for the user. The user does not need to manually lock the piston push rod230. The piston lock600can automatically clamp the piston push rod230at the appropriate position, ensuring that the piston push rod is fixed at the correct position. Aiming or adjustment is performed before shooting, without worrying about accidental movement of the piston push rod230or shooting errors. This design is specifically optimized for the manual loading, ensuring that the user can still enjoy a stable and reliable shooting preparation process without relying on driving by the motor400. This function specifically designed for the manual operations enhances flexibility and practicality of the toy gun.

In the embodiments, a sliding stroke in which the motor400, through the second gear teeth430, drives the piston push rod230is a first stroke distance;a stroke in which the sliding member500, through the second loading bump520, enables the piston push rod230to cooperate with the piston lock600is a second stroke distance; andthe first stroke distance is smaller than the second stroke distance.

By setting the first stroke distance of the sliding stroke of the piston push rod230driven by the motor400to be shorter than the second stroke distance of a manual loading stroke, the piston push rod230can perform continuous reciprocating motion without interference from the piston lock600in the continuous shooting mode driven by the motor400. This design enables the piston lock600to only function during the manual loading, but not to affect continuity and smoothness of the shooting in the electric mode.

In the continuous shooting mode driven by the motor400, a stroke in which the motor400, through the second gear teeth430, drives the piston push rod230to slide is the first stroke distance. The stroke distance is set too short to enable the locking slot231of the piston push rod230to be in contact with the piston lock600, therefore, in the entire electric shooting process, the piston lock600will not participate in the motion of the push rod. The design of the multiple-stage gear410enables the piston push rod230to perform high-speed reciprocating motion within the first stroke distance, ensuring smoothness and stability during continuous shooting.

When the user chooses the manual loading, a stroke in which the sliding member500, through the second loading bump520, pushes the piston push rod230to move backwards to slide is the second stroke distance. The stroke distance is longer than the first stroke distance in the electric mode, which enables the locking slot231of the piston push rod230to be in contact with the piston lock600. In the manual loading process, the piston push rod230is locked by the piston lock600, ensuring that the piston push rod remains stable at the position after backward movement and waits for the trigger700to be fired to complete the shooting.

Because the first stroke distance is smaller than the second stroke distance, a short stroke in the electric mode ensures that the piston push rod230can perform continuous reciprocating motion without interference from the piston lock600. This design logic enables the piston lock600to function specifically for the manual loading, without affecting continuity of shooting in the electric mode.

The first stroke distance driven by the motor400is relatively short, enabling the piston push rod230to perform continuous reciprocating motion without being in contact with the piston lock600. This design ensures shooting smoothness in the electric mode, without interruption or delay caused by intervention of the piston lock600. Through differentiated design of the stroke distances, the users can flexibly switch between the electric mode and the manual mode. In the manual mode, the piston lock600can ensure stability of the piston push rod230, while in the electric mode, the piston lock600does not affect continuity of the shooting process. The precise design of the stroke distances enables each operation mode to operate at the optimal state. The short stroke in the electric mode ensures efficient continuous shooting, while the long stroke in the manual mode provides reliable loading and shooting preparations. This optimized design enhances the overall operating experience of the users.

Referring toFIGS.8-9, in the embodiments, a trigger700is hinged to the gun body support100, and a micro switch710and a trigger bar720are arranged on two sides of the trigger700respectively;the micro switch710is arranged on an electric loop of the motor400, and when the trigger700rotates, the trigger700generates interference with the micro switch710to enable the micro switch710to be switched on; andtwo ends of the trigger bar720are abutted against the trigger700and the piston lock600respectively, and when the trigger700rotates, the trigger700, through the trigger bar720, drives the piston lock600to be away from the piston push rod230.

Through mechanical and electrical linkage of the trigger700, dual control for starting the motor400and unlocking the piston lock600is achieved. When the user pulls the trigger700, not only can the motor400be started through the micro switch710to drive the piston push rod230for shooting, but also the piston lock600can be unlocked through the trigger bar720to release the locked piston push rod230. This design combines the advantages of mechanical and electrical control, ensuring the reliability of the shooting process and the smoothness of the operations.

The trigger700is hinged to the gun body support100, and the micro switch710and the trigger bar720are arranged on two sides of the trigger700respectively. When the user pulls the trigger700, the trigger700rotates and generates interference with the micro switch710to enable the micro switch710to be switched on. The micro switch710is switched on to enable the electric loop of the motor400to be connected, and the motor400begins to operate to drive the piston push rod230to perform the shooting operations.

One end of the trigger bar720is connected to the trigger700, and the other end is abutted against the piston lock600. When the user pulls the trigger700, the trigger bar720rotates to push the piston lock600away from the piston push rod230. After the piston lock600is away from the piston push rod230, the piston push rod230is unlocked from the locking slot231, the compression energy of the firing spring130is released, and the piston push rod230is pushed to move forwards, such that the shooting is completed.

When the trigger700is pulled, both electrical control and mechanical control take effect simultaneously. The micro switch710is switched on to start the motor400, and the motor400drives the piston push rod230for shooting; and besides, the piston lock600is unlocked through the trigger bar720to release the piston push rod230, ensuring smooth execution of the shooting action. This design makes the entire shooting process more coherent and reliable.

The design cleverly combines the electrical control and the mechanical control, enabling the start of the motor400and the unlocking of the piston lock600simultaneously through the operations of the trigger700. The integrated design simplifies operations of the users and improves the smoothness of the shooting process. Through a dual-control mechanism, the operations of the motor400and the piston lock600can be precisely synchronized, ensuring smooth completion of each shooting. Whether in the electric mode or the manual mode, this design provides stable and reliable shooting experience.

Referring toFIGS.10-13, in the embodiments, the toy gun further includes a gear switch800, where the gear switch800is arranged on an electric loop of the motor400. By adding the gear switch800, the control accuracy of starting the motor400and the flexibility of the operations of the user can be enhanced. The gear switch800is integrated into the electric loop of the motor400as an additional control point for the circuit. Only when the gear switch800is switched on, the micro switch710triggered by pulling the trigger700can start the motor400to achieve the shooting operations. This design ensures the safety of the toy gun in specific modes, and gives the user a choice for shooting modes.

The gear switch800is arranged in the electric loop of the motor400as a prerequisite for controlling start of the motor400. When the gear switch800is switched on, the electric loop of the motor400is connected, allowing the motor400to start and drive the piston push rod230to perform the shooting operations after receiving a signal of the micro switch710.

On the contrary, if the gear switch800is switched off, even if the trigger700triggers the micro switch710, the electric loop of the motor400is still in a disconnected state, and the motor400will not work, thereby preventing a shooting behavior from occurring.

The gear switch800provides additional safety protection for the toy gun. Only when the gear switch800is switched on, the motor400can be started after the micro switch710is pulled by the trigger700. This design effectively prevents accidental starting of the motor400and reduces the risk of misoperations.

In the embodiments, the toy gun further includes a gear sliding block810, where the gear sliding block810is slidably arranged on the gun body support100to be abutted against the gear switch800;a limiting bump811is arranged on the gear sliding block810, and a limiting slot530is formed in a lower edge of the sliding member500; andwhen the gear sliding block810controls the gear switch800to be switched off, the limiting bump811is separated from the limiting slot530, and when the gear sliding block810controls the gear switch800to be switched on, the limiting bump811is located in the limiting slot530to be used for limiting the sliding stroke of the sliding member500. By adding the gear sliding block810and a limiting device, the problem of collision between the piston push rod230and the multiple-stage gear410that may occur in the electric mode is solved. By controlling the movement of the gear sliding block810, whether the gear switch800is switched on or not is controlled, thereby limiting the stroke for the manual loading, and avoiding mechanical interference and collision caused by stroke differences during the manual loading in the electric mode. This design logic ensures the safety and operation consistency of the toy gun in the electric mode.

The gear sliding block810is arranged on the gun body support100to be abutted against the gear switch800mutually. When the user slides the gear sliding block810, the gear switch800can be controlled to be switched on or switched off. When the gear sliding block810controls the gear switch800to be switched on, the toy gun enters the electric mode, and at the same time, the motor400can be started to drive the piston push rod230to perform the shooting operations. The limiting bump811is arranged on the gear sliding block810, and the limiting slot530is formed in the lower edge of the sliding member500. When the gear sliding block810controls the gear switch800to be switched off, the limiting bump811is separated from the limiting slot530, allowing the sliding member500to slide freely, which is suitable for the manual loading operations. When the gear sliding block810controls the gear switch800to be switched on, the limiting bump811is engaged with the limiting slot530, the sliding stroke of the sliding member500is limited, and the sliding member500is prevented from performing the manual loading. This can avoid the situation where in the electric mode, the manual loading causes the piston push rod230to exceed the first stroke distance in the electric mode, resulting in interference with the multiple-stage gear410.

Due to the short first stroke distance of the piston push rod230in the electric mode, if the piston push rod230is pushed to the second stroke distance through manual loading, collision between the piston push rod230and the multiple-stage gear410may be caused. Through the design of the limiting device, the stroke of the sliding member500is limited in the electric mode, and the stroke is prevented from exceeding the limit during the manual loading, thereby avoiding mechanical interference and possible damage.

In the embodiments, the toy gun further includes a pellet supplying sliding block900slidably mounted on the gun body support100, where the pellet supplying sliding block900is located behind the outer sleeve220, and the pellet supplying sliding block900extends to the pellet clip bin to form a pellet supplying bump910; andwhen moving backwards, the outer sleeve220generates interference with the pellet supplying sliding block900and drives the pellet supplying sliding block900to slide backwards, and the pellet supplying bump910is used for driving a pellet clip300to supply pellets.

By designing a linkage mechanism between the pellet supplying sliding block900and the outer sleeve220, the pellet supplying process of the toy gun is optimized. When the outer sleeve220slides backwards, the pellet supplying sliding block900is synchronously driven to move, thereby triggering the pellet clip300to supply the pellets. This design makes a pellet supplying process more automated and smooth, ensuring that the pellet feeding action before each shooting can be completed in a timely manner, improving continuity and reliability of shooting.

When sliding backwards, the outer sleeve220generates mechanical interference with the pellet supplying sliding block900located behind the outer sleeve. This interference drives the pellet supplying sliding block900to slide backwards while causing the outer sleeve220to move backwards.

The pellet supplying sliding block900will, through the pellet supplying bump910, be in contact with the pellet clip300in the backward movement process, pushing the pellets in the pellet clip300into the pellet supplying pipeline120, thereby completing the pellet feeding operations.

The pellet supplying sliding block900is designed to be slidably mounted on the gun body support100, and extends to the pellet clip bin to form the pellet supplying bump910. The motion of the outer sleeve220directly affects the motion of the pellet supplying sliding block900, enabling the pellet supplying sliding block900to move backwards synchronously when the outer sleeve220moves backwards, thereby ensuring that the pellet supplying action is consistent with the motion of the outer sleeve220. The pellet supplying bump910is in contact with the pellet clip300in the sliding process, and the pellets in the pellet clip300are driven to enter the pellet supplying pipeline120, thereby preparing for the next shooting.

The pellet supplying process becomes more automated through the linkage between the outer sleeve220and the pellet supplying sliding block900. Every time the outer sleeve220moves backwards, the pellet supplying sliding block900will synchronously trigger the pellet clip300for supplying the pellets, thereby ensuring that the pellets can enter the gun chamber smoothly. This design avoids tedious operations of the manual pellet feeding, and improves continuity and smoothness of shooting.

The linkage design between the pellet supplying sliding block900and the outer sleeve220enables the pellet feeding action before each shooting to be automatically completed, reducing the number of operation steps of the user and improving the automation level of the toy gun. The automatic pellet supplying mechanism ensures that the pellets can enter the gun chamber in a timely manner during rapid continuous firing, avoiding pellet supplying delays. Through synchronous motion of the outer sleeve220and the pellet supplying sliding block900, the pellet supplying process and the shooting action are seamlessly linked. This not only improves shooting efficiency, but also reduces the situation of pellet jamming or poor pellet supply, ensuring the smoothness of the shooting process.

In the embodiments, a pellet supplying reset tension spring920is arranged between the pellet supplying sliding block900and the gun body support100. The pellet supplying reset tension spring920is arranged between the pellet supplying sliding block900and the gun body support100, it is ensured that the pellet supplying sliding block900can quickly reset to the initial position after completing the pellet supplying action. The effect of the pellet supplying reset tension spring920is to use the elastic force to enable the pellet supplying sliding block900to automatically return to the initial position after completing the pellet supplying operations each time, thereby preparing for the next pellet supply. When moving backwards, the outer sleeve220generates interference with the pellet supplying sliding block900, and pushes the pellet supplying sliding block900to slide backwards. During backward movement of the pellet supplying sliding block900, the pellet supplying bump910pushes the pellets in the pellet clip300into the pellet supplying pipeline120, and finally the pellets enter the chamber, thereby completing the pellet feeding action. After the pellet supplying sliding block900completes the pellet supplying action, the pellet supplying reset tension spring920is stretched to accumulate elastic force. When the outer sleeve220no longer interferes with the pellet supplying sliding block900, the elastic force of the reset tension spring quickly pulls the pellet supplying sliding block900back to the initial position. The pellet supplying sliding block900resets to prepare for the next pellet supplying action, ensuring that the pellet supplying sliding block900can smoothly complete the pellet supplying operations again when the outer sleeve220moves backwards next time. Through the effect of the pellet supplying reset tension spring920, the pellet supplying sliding block900can automatically and continuously complete the pellet supplying action and the reset action. This automated pellet supplying cycle ensures continuity and stability of the shooting process, and can effectively prevent untimely or delayed pellet supply especially in the continuous shooting mode. The pellet supplying sliding block900is mounted on the outer side of the gun body support100, and a chute is formed in the surface of the gun body support100, such that interference between the pellet supplying sliding block900and the piston assembly200can be avoided. Both the outer sleeve220and the pellet supplying sliding block900are provided with sliding blocks located within the chute. Through this design, the pellet supplying sliding block900and the outer sleeve220can move smoothly on their respective tracks, independently and without interference with each other. The design concept aims to optimize the operations of a pellet supplying system while ensuring normal operations of the piston assembly200.

In the embodiments, in order to avoid interfering with the operations of the piston assembly200, the pellet supplying sliding block900is mounted on the outer side of the gun body support100. The chute is formed in the surface of the gun body support100, and both the outer sleeve220and the pellet supplying sliding block900are provided with the sliding blocks located in the chute.

In the embodiments, the pellet clip300is detachably mounted in the pellet clip bin, and the pellet clip300includes:referring toFIGS.14-15, a pellet bin310used for accommodating the pellets, where a rotating wheel320is arranged at a bottom end of the pellet bin310;the rotating wheel320mounted at the bottom end of the pellet bin310, where a pellet supplying gap is formed between the rotating wheel and the bottom end of the pellet bin310, and grooves for accommodating the pellets are formed in the edge of the rotating wheel320; and a pellet pipeline330, where one end of the pellet pipeline330communicates with the pellet supplying pipeline120, the other end of the pellet pipeline extends to the rotating wheel320,one side of the rotating wheel320, that is close to the pellet bin310, is a pellet inlet321, one side of the rotating wheel320, that is close to the pellet pipeline330, is a pellet supplying opening322, and when the rotating wheel320rotates, the grooves are used for transferring the pellets of the pellet bin310to the pellet pipeline330.

The rotating wheel320is arranged at the bottom end of the pellet clip300, thereby realizing smooth pellet supply. The core idea of the design is to use the rotation of the rotating wheel320to transfer the pellets in the pellet bin310one by one to the pellet pipeline330, so as to achieve automated pellet supply. Through the design of the detachable pellet clip300, the user can conveniently replace or replenish the pellets, thereby enhancing practicality and convenience of the toy gun.

The pellet bin310of the pellet clip300is used for accommodating the pellets, and the rotating wheel320is mounted at the bottom end of the pellet bin. The rotating wheel320is located at the bottom end of the pellet bin310, and the pellet supplying gap is formed between the rotating wheel and the pellet bin310to ensure that the pellets can smoothly enter the pellet supplying channel from the pellet bin310.

The grooves for accommodating the pellets are formed in the edge of the rotating wheel320. When the rotating wheel320rotates, these grooves pick up the pellets in the pellet bin310one by one from the pellet inlet321and transfer the pellets to the pellet supplying opening322. Through this process, the pellets can be automatically transferred from the pellet bin310to the pellet pipeline330.

One end of the pellet pipeline330is connected to the pellet supplying pipeline120, and the other end of the pellet pipeline extends to the rotating wheel320, thereby ensuring that the pellets transferred by the rotating wheel320can smoothly enter the pellet pipeline330. This design ensures continuity and stability of the pellets in the pellet supplying process, avoiding pellet jamming or poor pellet supply.

When the rotating wheel320rotates, the pellets in the grooves are transferred one by one to the pellet pipeline330, and finally enter the pellet supplying channel and prepare for shooting. The design of the rotating wheel320makes the pellet supplying process highly automated, and the user can achieve continuous pellet supply without manual intervention, adapting to the needs of rapid shooting.

Through the design of the rotating wheel320, different shooting requirements for a low speed to a high speed can be achieved. Whether for single shooting or continuous shooting, the rotating wheel320can provide stable pellet supply and adapt to different shooting rhythms.

In the embodiments, the rotating wheel320is provided with a notch wheel340which is concentric therewith and located outside the pellet bin310;a bar assembly350is slidably arranged in the pellet clip300, one end of the bar assembly350extends to a top end of the pellet clip300, and the other end of the bar assembly extends to the notch wheel340; anda pawl for driving the notch wheel340to rotate is arranged at a bottom end of the bar assembly350, the pellet supplying bump910is provided with a bevel for driving the bar assembly350to perform downward compressing, and when the pellet supplying bump910of the pellet supplying sliding block900generates interference with the bar assembly350and drives the bar assembly350to slide downwards, the pawl drives the notch wheel340to rotate.

By introducing the linkage mechanism between the notch wheel340and the bar assembly350, precise pellet supply and automatic loading of the pellets are achieved. The rotating wheel320and the notch wheel340are designed to be concentric and driven to rotate by the bar assembly350. By interference between the pellet supplying bump910of the pellet supplying sliding block900and the bar assembly350, it is ensured that each time the sliding blocks move, the bar assembly350can be driven to enable the notch wheel340to rotate, thereby achieving the sequential supply of the pellets. The core of the design is to automatically fill the pellet pipeline330and achieve the pellet feeding action before each shooting through precise control.

When the user uses the toy gun for the first time, the rotating wheel320rotates under the drive of the notch wheel340, to transport the pellets in the pellet bin310one by one to the pellet pipeline330. As the rotating wheel320rotates, the pellets gradually fill the pellet pipeline330and the pellet supplying channel in the gun body support100. After the pellet pipeline330and the pellet supplying channel are filled with the pellets, the next pellets will, through the rotating wheel320, continue to be fed into the chamber, thereby completing the pellet feeding operations.

The notch wheel340is located outside the pellet bin310and is concentric with the rotating wheel320. The bar assembly350in the pellet clip300is slidably mounted, one end of the bar assembly350extends to a top end of the pellet clip300, and the other end of the bar assembly extends to the notch wheel340. When the pellet supplying bump910of the pellet supplying sliding block900generates interference with the bar assembly350, the bar assembly350is pressed downwards, and the pawl at the bottom end of the bar assembly350is driven to enable the notch wheel340to rotate. The notch wheel340rotates to further drive the rotating wheel320to transport the pellets one by one to the pellet pipeline330.

Driven by the rotating wheel320, each time one pellet is transported into the pellet pipeline330, one pellet will be squeezed into the chamber at the other end of the pellet supplying channel, completing the pellet feeding action. This design ensures that one pellet is accurately pushed into the chamber before each shooting, preparing for shooting. With each movement of the pellet supplying sliding block900, the notch wheel340rotates by a certain angle, pushing the rotating wheel320to supply the pellets next time. This design ensures high automation in the supplying and loading process of the pellets, reducing the complexity of operations of the user while ensuring smooth firing each time.

In the embodiments, a bar reset spring360is arranged at the bottom end of the bar assembly350. The bar reset spring360is arranged at the bottom end of the bar assembly350, such that it is ensured that the bar assembly350can quickly reset to the initial position after driving the notch wheel340to rotate each time. The effect of the bar reset spring360is to use the elastic force to enable the bar assembly350to automatically return to the initial position after completing actions, thereby preparing for the next pellet supplying operation. This design aims to improve working efficiency and stability of the bar assembly350, ensuring reliability of the pellet supplying system during continuous shooting.

One end of the bar assembly350extends to the top end of the pellet clip300, and the other end of the bar assembly extends to the notch wheel340. When the pellet supplying bump910of the pellet supplying sliding block900generates interference with the bar assembly350, the bar assembly350is driven to move downwards, the pawl at the bottom end of the bar assembly pushes the notch wheel340to rotate, and further the rotating wheel320is driven to supply the pellets. After the pellet supplying action is completed, the bar reset spring360, through the elastic force, quickly pulls the bar assembly350back to the initial position, ensuring that the bar assembly350prepares for the next pellet supplying operation. The bar reset spring360is mounted at the bottom end of the bar assembly350. After the bar assembly350completes the pellet supplying action, the bar assembly350quickly returns to the initial position through the elastic force of the spring. The spring not only ensures quick reset of the bar assembly350, but also avoids the stagnation or failure of the pellet supplying system caused by the bar assembly350staying at a downward pressing position. Through the automatic reset function of the bar reset spring360, the bar assembly350can quickly prepare for the next operation after each pellet supplying action. This design ensures continuity of the pellet supplying system, and especially in high-frequency shooting mode, ensures timely supply of the pellets before each shooting.

Finally, it should be noted that the foregoing descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that they can make modifications to technical solutions recorded in the embodiments described herein, or make equivalent replacements of some of the features described herein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.