BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a playhouse, and more particularly, to a playhouse being
furnished with an auxiliary modeling structure in a detachable manner, thereby imparting
particular styles to the playhouse.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0002] Generally, playhouses are classified as either toy or furniture for children, and
have gained wide market share throughout the world. Playhouses are not only of a wide
diversity of shapes and styles, but also inexpensive and easy to put away for storage,
which makes it popular among children. There are currently five types of playhouses
available; they are hard-shelled type, inflatable type, tent type, flexible type,
and pipe-fitting type. However, all of the currently available playhouses have the
following disadvantages:
- 1. Poor quality of material: Current playhouses are generally made of nylon fabrics
and have iron supporting frames, in which the nylon fabrics are prone to tearing and
iron supporting frames become rusty easily. Under safety considerations, some countries
have safety standards that require manufacturers to enclose the iron supporting frames
with a layer of plastic. Even so, some consumers still consider the iron supporting
frames are not robust enough.
- 2. Short product lifespan: Because the playhouses have become a matured product, the
competition between the manufacturers for market share is intense, hence each manufacturer
must try to product playhouses on a low budget. As a result, a large number of playhouses
are made of cheap materials, which in turn leads to the aforesaid problem of poor
material quality, and thus the lifespan of playhouses is reduced. Once playhouses
wear out quickly, parents or teachers become reluctant to purchase another playhouse.
- 3. Poor diversity of styles: Due to the limitation of materials, playhouses rarely
come in diverse shapes or styles; manufacturers often simply vary the printed pattern
of playhouses instead of varying the shapes and styles of playhouses. Observation
from the Internet and comments from the manufacturers indicated that playhouses shaped
as animals are especially rare in the market.
[0003] Therefore, it is urgent to find solutions to the above-mentioned disadvantages of
the prior arts, and enhance other functions of playhouses as demanded by consumers,
so as to make playhouses more durable and increase the market share thereof.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0004] A primary objective of the invention is to propose a playhouse having an auxiliary
modeling structure, which has connectable and separable connecting parts separately
disposed on a playhouse and the auxiliary modeling structure, so as to allow the auxiliary
modeling structure to be conveniently attached to or separated from the playhouse.
[0005] Another objective of the invention is to propose a playhouse having an auxiliary
modeling structure, in which the auxiliary modeling structure has a filling therein
for making the auxiliary modeling structure more three-dimensional when being attached
to the playhouse.
[0006] Still another objective of the invention is to propose a playhouse having an auxiliary
modeling structure, which has several foldable supporting frames in the playhouse,
so that the playhouse may be put away for storage or unfolded for use promptly. In
addition, the playhouse is imparted with larger internal space, more ventilation,
and three-dimensional structure, and thus can provide protective shelter for young
children, and allow the children to play safely therein.
[0007] In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention discloses
an auxiliary modeling structure for playhouse comprises a frame body of playhouse,
at least one auxiliary modeling unit, and at least one connecting module. The frame
body has a bottom surface of a predetermined area and a cover enclosing the bottom
surface. Each auxiliary modeling unit has an external surface which defines an attachable
surface of a predetermined area. Each connecting module further includes a first connecting
part and a second connecting part. The second connecting part is connectable with
the first connecting part in a detachable manner; wherein one of the first and second
connecting parts is furnished on the frame body, while the other one is furnished
on the auxiliary modeling unit. By using the second connecting part to connect the
first connecting part, the auxiliary modeling unit can be connected to the predetermined
location of the frame body so as to make the playhouse shaped like a three-dimensional
animal, fruit, daily utensil, transportation, or etc..
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first connecting part further includes a positioning
ring and a first connecting strip, the first connecting strip is passing through the
positioning ring and fixed to the frame body; the second connecting part further includes
a positioning clip and a second connecting strip, the second connecting strip is passing
through the positioning clip and fixed to the auxiliary modeling unit; by using the
positioning clip to clip the positioning ring, the auxiliary modeling unit is connected
to the frame body. The positioning clip further includes an opening portion at a front
end thereof and a through hole at its rear end, the opening portion is shaped like
a duck beak; wherein the second connecting strip is passing through the through hole.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the playhouse further comprises several supporting frames
aligned in a predetermined arrangement, each supporting frame includes at least two
arc-shaped surfaces, at least one overlapping end, and two pressing ends; each of
the two pressing ends respectively presses against inner edges of the bottom surface
and upholds the cover away from the bottom surface; wherein the arc-shaped surfaces,
overlapping end and pressing ends of each supporting frame are formed by bending a
single continuous metal wire into a shape of "8".
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The structure and the technical means adopted by the present invention can be best
understood by referring to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments
and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the first preferred embodiment
of a playhouse according to the invention.
Fig. 2A is a three-dimensional exploded view that shows the second preferred embodiment
of a playhouse according to the invention.
Fig. 2B is a three-dimensional assembled view that shows the second preferred embodiment
of a playhouse according to the invention.
Fig. 3A is a three-dimensional exploded view that shows the third preferred embodiment
of a playhouse according to the invention.
Fig. 3B is a three-dimensional assembled view that shows the third preferred embodiment
of a playhouse according to the invention.
Fig. 4A is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the first preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 4B is a schematic view that shows the second preferred embodiment of an auxiliary
modeling structure before assembling according to the invention.
Fig. 4C is a schematic view that shows the second preferred embodiment of an auxiliary
modeling structure after assembling according to the invention.
Fig. 4D is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the third preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 4E is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the fourth preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 4F is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the fifth preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Figs. 5A to 5E are three-dimensional structural views that show several preferred
embodiments of the first and the second connecting parts according to the invention.
Fig. 6A is an exploded view that shows the sixth preferred embodiment of an auxiliary
modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 6B is an assembled view showing the auxiliary modeling structure of Fig. 6A.
Fig. 7 is a partially enlarged view showing the first and the second connecting parts
of the auxiliary modeling structure shown in Fig. 6A.
Fig. 8A is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the sixth preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 8B is an A-A sectional view of the auxiliary modeling structure shown on Fig.
8A.
Fig. 9A is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the seventh preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Fig. 9B is a B-B sectional view of the auxiliary modeling structure shown on Fig.
9A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0011] Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the first preferred embodiment
of a playhouse having an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
Accordingly, the playhouse comprises: a frame body 1 and several auxiliary modeling
units 2. The frame body 1 has a bottom surface 11 of a predetermined area, and a cover
12 which encloses and defines the bottom surface 11. Two lateral sides 13 of the cover
12 are respectively formed into a curved surface. At least one peak 14 is formed on
the cover 12, and a height "h" is spaced between the peak 14 and the bottom surface
11. The bottom surface 11 and cover 12 of frame body 1 define an empty compartment
therein so as to allow the children to stay and play therein. The frame body 1 may
be integrally formed by using materials including polyethylene foam, cotton fiber,
or unwoven fabrics.
[0012] Figs. 2A and 2B are the three-dimensional exploded and assembled views that show
the second preferred embodiment of a playhouse according to the invention. Accordingly,
the playhouse comprising: a frame body 1, a plurality of first connecting parts 3,
a plurality of auxiliary modeling units 2, and a plurality of second connecting parts
4. The frame body 1 has a bottom surface 11 of a predetermined area, and a cover 12
encloses and defines the bottom surface 11. Two lateral sides 13 of the cover 12 are
respectively formed into a curved surface. At least one peak 14 is formed on the cover
12, and a height "h" is spaced between the peak 14 and the bottom surface 11. In this
embodiment, the first connecting part 3 is disposed on the cover 12, while the second
connecting part 4 is disposed on the auxiliary modeling unit 2. The second connecting
part 4 may be aligned and attached to the first connecting part 3 in a detachable
manner, so that the auxiliary modeling unit 2 may be attached onto and also detached
from the frame body 1 by means of the first and second connecting parts 3, 4. By attaching
or separating the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4, the auxiliary
modeling unit 2 may be conveniently assembled to the frame body 1 or separated for
storage.
[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the playhouse further comprises several
supporting frames 5 aligned in a predetermined arrangement, each supporting frame
5 includes at least two arc-shaped surfaces 51, at least one overlapping end 52, and
two pressing ends 53. The supporting frames 5 may be directly located within the cover
12. Each of the two pressing ends 53 presses against the inner edges of the bottom
surface 11 and upholds the cover 12 away from the bottom surface 11 by the elasticity
of the supporting frames 5, so that the overlapping end 52 presses against the peak
14 of the cover 12. In this preferred embodiment, the arc-shaped surfaces 51, overlapping
end 52 and pressing ends 53 of each supporting frame 5 are substantially formed by
bending a solid, flexible and yet single continuous metal wire into a shape of "8"
and then joining two ends of the metal wire together. The supporting frames 5 may
be located on the outer surface or the inner surface of the cover 12, and has the
overlapping end 52 secured at the peak 14 of the cover 12 by the means of a fixing
component (not shown in the figures). These supporting frames 5 allows the frame body
1 to be foldable. To collapse and fold the frame body 1, a user may firstly make the
arc-shaped surfaces 51 of each supporting frame 5 to come into close contact with
each other in order to cause the cover 12 becomes folded along the direction perpendicular
to the line of peak 14, such that the frame body 1 can appear as a flat semi-elliptic
structure. And then, the user may further make those supporting frames 5 to come into
close contact with each other successively, so that the cover 12 can be folded again
and have a size only a little larger than a single arc-shaped surface 51. Thus, the
folded frame body 1 is very easy to store. As it will be understood by one ordinarily
skilled in the art that numerous variations of the supporting frame 5 will be possible
to the disclosed embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention, and
thus the variations of the structures and figures will not be described further herein.
[0014] In the other preferred embodiments of the invention described hereafter, because
most of the components are identical or similar to the ones mentioned in the previous
embodiments, the identical components will be described by using the same names and
numerals, and similar components will also be described by using the same names and
numerals, except that the numerals will be followed by an alphabet to fulfill the
purpose of distinction; the similar components will not be described in further details.
[0015] Figs. 3A and 3B are the three-dimensional exploded and assembled views that show
the third preferred embodiment of a playhouse according to the invention. In this
preferred embodiments, each auxiliary modeling unit 2 is furnished with at least one
connecting part 6 thereon, and the connecting part 6 has a clip-shaped opening 61.
In this preferred embodiment, the connecting part 6 is a clip. If an external force
is exerted on the two lateral sides of the connecting part 6, the size of the opening
61 may be adjusted so as to allow the supporting frames 5 to pass through the opening
61. Once the external force is removed, the connecting part 6 resumes its original
form by the means of inherent elasticity, thus connecting the connecting part 6 to
the supporting frames 5. In other words, the connecting part 6 and the supporting
frames 5 are clamped together, which does not depart from the scope of the invention.
However, in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clip (i.e.,
the connecting part 6) is in a different shape and can clip on different part of the
frame body 1 other than the supporting frames 5, for example, to clip on the cover
12 directly.
[0016] Referring to Fig. 4A, which is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the
first preferred embodiment of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention.
In this preferred embodiment, each auxiliary modeling unit 2 has an external surface
21 encloses and defines an attachable surface 22 of a predetermined area, and the
attachable surface 22 may be integrally connected to the frame body 1 by using methods
including sewing or gluing. The auxiliary modeling unit 2 may be integrally formed
from materials including polyethylene foam, cotton fiber, or non-woven fabrics, and
includes a filling 23 therein so as to make the external surface 21 protrude outwardly
from the attachable surface 22, that is, to make the auxiliary modeling unit 2 into
the three-dimensional structure. The filling 23 may be made of polyethylene foam,
cotton fiber, or fabrics; while it may also be a plastic sleeve (not shown in the
figure) filled with gases. The auxiliary modeling unit 2 may further have a pattern
24 (such as eyes, nose, leg, palm, tail, and etc.) disposed thereon via methods including
printing, embroidering, adhering, and sewing, so that the auxiliary modeling unit
2 may be imparted with particular styles that resemble the three-dimensional shapes
of animals, fruits, daily utensils, or transportation.
[0017] Referring to Figs. 4B and 4C, which are schematic views that show the second preferred
embodiment of an auxiliary modeling structure before and after assembling according
to the invention. Accordingly, the auxiliary modeling unit 2a is formed by sewing
a plurality of individually formed auxiliary components 252, 253 and 254 onto some
predetermined locations of a primary component 251. For example, the second arc-shaped
sewing edge 2521 of auxiliary components 252 is sewed to the first arc-shaped sewing
edge 2511 of primary component 251, while the auxiliary components 253 and 254 are
sewed on the points P14 and P15 of primary component 251, respectively. These components
251-254 are made of cloth or foam and are flat members when separated from each other.
The primary component 251 forms the primary shape of the auxiliary modeling unit 2a
such as the shape of a bear's head, and is furnished with some patterns 24a by means
of printing or stickers such as eyes of the bear. The first arc-shaped sewing edge
2511 defined by points P11, P12 and P 13 of primary component 251 has a length equal
to which of the second arc-shaped sewing edge 2521 defined by points P21, P22 and
P23 of auxiliary components 252. Because the curvature of the sewing edge 2511 is
smaller than that of the sewing edge 2521, therefore, when the sewing edge 2521 is
connected to the sewing edge 2511 by sewing, the primary component 251 will be deformed
and thus substantially making the auxiliary modeling unit 2a to become a three dimensional
unit, just like the auxiliary modeling unit 2 shown on Fig. 1.
[0018] Fig. 4D is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the third preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention. In this embodiment,
each auxiliary modeling unit 2b is made of polyethylene foam and formed into another
curved surface via hot pressing; the preferable forms of the auxiliary modeling unit
2b is semi-sphere or semi-ellipsoid, but may be shaped into other forms according
to different needs. The auxiliary modeling unit 2b may further include a pattern 24b
disposed thereon via methods including printing, embroidering, adhering, and sewing.
[0019] Fig. 4E is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the fourth preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention. To facilitate the manufacturing
process, each auxiliary modeling unit 2c is planar and has a pattern 24c disposed
thereon via methods including printing, adhering, and sewing.
[0020] Fig. 4F is a three-dimensional structural view that shows the fifth preferred embodiment
of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention. As shown in the figure,
each auxiliary modeling unit 2d further comprises at least one frame 28 aligned in
a predetermined arrangement. The frame 28 uphold the auxiliary modeling unit 2d in
order to form another curved surface and yet make the auxiliary modeling unit 2d three-dimensional,
and the auxiliary modeling unit 2d may further include a pattern 24d disposed thereon
via methods including printing, embroidering, adhering, and sewing.
[0021] Referring to Figs. 5A to 5E, which are three-dimensional structural views that show
several preferred embodiments of the first and the second connecting parts according
to the invention. In Fig. 5A, the first connecting part 3a and the second connecting
part 4a are magnets of opposite magnetic polarity. Therefore, when the first connecting
part 3a is placed close to the second connecting part 4a, the magnets of opposite
magnetic polarity is attracted toward each other, thereby allowing the auxiliary modeling
unit 2 to be attached onto the frame body 1 of the playhouse. As shown in Fig. 5B,
the first connecting part 3b and the second connecting part 4b are zippers. Whereas
in Fig. 5C, the first connecting part 3c and the second connecting part 4c are nylon
fasteners. Refer to Fig. 5D, the first connecting part 3d and the second connecting
part 4d are slip-on buttons, which are attached together by clasping. As shown in
Fig. 5E, the first connecting part 3e and the second connecting part 4e are clip-on
buttons, which are attached together by clasping. Moreover, the first connecting part
3 and the second connecting part 4 may also be buttons, clips, clamps, or hooks. As
it will be understood by one ordinarily skilled in the art that numerous variations
of the first and the second connecting parts 3, 4 will be possible to the disclosed
embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention, and thus the variations
of the structures and figures will not be described further herein.
[0022] Referring to Figs. 6A, 6B and 7, in which Fig. 6A is an exploded view that shows
the sixth preferred embodiment of an auxiliary modeling structure according to the
invention; Fig. 6B is an assembled view showing the auxiliary modeling structure of
Fig. 6A; and, Fig. 7 is a partially enlarged view showing the first and the second
connecting parts of the auxiliary modeling structure shown in Fig. 6A.
[0023] As shown in Figs. 6A, 6B and 7, each first connecting part 3f further includes a
positioning ring 31 and a first connecting strip 32. In this embodiment, the first
connecting strip 32 is made of soft or flexible materials such like cotton cloth or
nylon cloth and is firstly passing through the positioning ring 31 and then sewn to
a predetermined location of the frame body 1f. Such that, the positioning ring 31
can be connected to the predetermined location of frame body 1f. Each second connecting
part 4f further includes a positioning clip 41 and a second connecting strip 42. In
this embodiment, the positioning clip 41 is made of plastic, rubber or the like, and
further includes an opening portion 411 at a front end thereof and a through hole
412 at its rear end. The opening portion 411 is shaped like a duck beak and has a
slightly enlarged opening at its front portion which is larger than the thickness
of the positioning ring 31. The size of opening of a middle portion of the opening
portion 411 is slightly smaller than the thickness of the positioning ring 31. The
size of opening of a rear portion of the opening portion 411 is slightly larger than
the thickness of the positioning ring 31. Therefore, the positioning ring 31 can be
readily plugged into the rear portion of the opening portion 411 from the slightly
enlarged front portion thereof, and then be constrained by the narrowed middle portion
of the opening portion 411 so as to avoid it from dropping out of the opening portion
411. The second connecting strip 42 is made of soft or flexible materials such like
cotton cloth or nylon cloth and is firstly passing through the through hole 412 of
positioning clip 41 and then sewn to a predetermined location of the auxiliary modeling
unit 2f. Such that, the positioning clip 41 can be connected to the predetermined
location of auxiliary modeling unit 2f. Therefore, by using the positioning clip 41
of second connecting part 4f to clip the positioning ring 31 of first connecting part
3f, the auxiliary modeling unit 2f can be connected to the predetermined location
of the frame body 1f. The auxiliary modeling unit 2f can also be detached from the
frame body 1f easily by pulling the positioning ring 31 out of the opening portion
411 of positioning clip 41.
[0024] In the present invention, the furnishing locations of the first connecting parts
3f and second connecting parts 4f can be swapped. The combination of the first and
second connecting parts 3f, 4f substantially forms a connecting module which attaches
the auxiliary modeling units 2f onto the predetermined locations of the frame body
1f in a detachable manner so as to make the playhouse shaped like a three-dimensional
animal, fruit, daily utensil, transportation, or etc.. In addition, a zippered door
19 is furnished on a side surface of cover 12 so as to allow the children to enter
the inner empty compartment of the frame body 1f.
[0025] Referring to Figs. 8A and 8B, in which Fig. 8A is a three-dimensional structural
view that shows the sixth preferred embodiment of an auxiliary modeling structure
according to the invention; and Fig. 8B is an A-A sectional view of the auxiliary
modeling structure shown on Fig. 8A. In this embodiment, each auxiliary modeling unit
2g is a balloon made of plastic or artificial rubber. Each auxiliary modeling unit
2g has a thin skin 27 defining a sealed chamber 271 therein, such that the skin 27
will expand and makes the auxiliary modeling unit 2g a three-dimensional object when
air is filled into the chamber 271 through an air inlet 272 which is an optional component
in this invention. An outer surface of the skin 27 is furnished with some patterns
24g such like nails by means of printing or stickers, so as to make the auxiliary
modeling unit 2g substantially shapes like a foot of animal. Of course, the auxiliary
modeling unit 2g can also be made into other kinds of shape, such like a head or a
tail of animal. In addition, a plurality of ear-shaped locaters 273 are formed on
an outer rim of the auxiliary modeling unit 2g for fixing the positioning clip 41
g by means of second connecting strip 42g. As previously described, the positioning
clip 41g and second connecting strip 42g are sub-members of the second connecting
part 4g and are used to be assembled with the first connecting part disposed on the
cover of the frame body (not shown in Figs. 8A and 8B). In another preferred embodiment
of the auxiliary modeling structure according to the invention, the auxiliary modeling
unit 2g can also be made of rigid plastic material by using plastic injection method.
The air will be filled into the sealed chamber 271 inside the thin skin 27, and there
will be no need to furnish the air inlet 272 because the thin skin 27 will be hard
enough to maintain the 3D appearance of auxiliary modeling unit 2g.
[0026] Referring to Figs. 9A and 9B, in which Fig. 9A is a three-dimensional structural
view that shows the seventh preferred embodiment of an auxiliary modeling structure
according to the invention; and Fig. 9B is a B-B sectional view of the auxiliary modeling
structure shown on Fig. 9A. In this embodiment, each auxiliary modeling unit 2h is
a bowl-shaped hollow casing 29 made of plastic or artificial rubber. The casing 29
is bowl-shaped in such a manner that a volume is created on a backside of the casing
29 so as to make the auxiliary modeling unit 2h a three-dimensional object. At least
one recess 292 is formed on an outer surface of the casing 29 for increasing the structural
strength of the auxiliary modeling unit 2h. In addition, a plurality of ear-shaped
locaters 293 are formed on an outer rim of the auxiliary modeling unit 2h for fixing
the positioning clip 41h by means of second connecting strip 42h. Of course, in yet
another preferred embodiment of the auxiliary modeling structure according to the
invention, the auxiliary modeling unit can also be made of cardboard in three-dimensional
shape by means of cardboard-carving or cardboard-folding.
[0027] The playhouse and the auxiliary modeling structure of the invention have the following
advantages:
- 1. Easy to store: the playhouse and the auxiliary modeling structure are comprised
of fabrics and supporting frames, and the supporting frames are wrapped up within
the fabrics. The inherent elasticity of the supporting frame allows the playhouse
to be promptly unfolded, and the playhouse may be put away for storage by simply folding
up the supporting frames.
- 2. Stylish: The specifically designed arch shaped of the playhouse (or shell-shaped)
allows it to become more similar to the forms of animals, and thus the playhouse may
be made into the forms of a variety of animals.
- 3. Specifically designed for children: In addition to serving as the playground for
children, parents can also enhance the bonding with their children by creatively using
the playhouse. The playhouse is suitable for children of all ages and may stimulate
their imagination and creativity by allowing children to exercise role-playing and
develop common senses. As a result, children are allowed to learn and play all the
time.
- 4. Educational: As children get more and more toys, the house would become constantly
strewn with toys and messy, and the playhouse would come in handy. Toys may be collectively
stored into the playhouse, which not only allows the children to play, but also allows
parents to train their children to tidy up after themselves, so that the children
may develop the habit of cleaning up on their own since when they are young.
- 5. Comfortable and safe: The fine fabrics allows for high comfort to children, and
the elongated bottom surface allows them to fully stretch and lie down within the
playhouse, so that children may play and nap therein. As children get older, they
also become more active, and it becomes difficult to handle chores and take care of
children at the same time. The playhouse may serve as a shelter for children, with
which parents may keep children safely within the playhouse by sealing it at both
sides, while also keep them from getting bored by putting toys therein. Moreover,
the playhouse may also serve as a mosquito net that protects children from mosquito
bites.
[0028] The present invention has been described with preferred embodiments thereof, and
it is understood that many changes and modifications to the described embodiment can
be carried out without departing from the scope and the spirit of the invention that
is intended to be limited only by the appended claims.
1. A playhouse having an auxiliary modeling structure, the playhouse having a frame body,
the frame body having a bottom surface of a predetermined area and a cover which encloses
the bottom surface, two lateral sides of the cover being respectively formed into
a first curved surface; wherein the auxiliary modeling structure comprises:
at least one first connecting part furnished on the cover of frame body;
at least one auxiliary modeling unit, each auxiliary modeling unit having an external
surface which defines an attachable surface of a predetermined area, the external
surface forming a second curved surface; and
at least one second connecting part furnished on the auxiliary modeling unit, the
second connecting part is capable of connecting with the first connecting part in
a detachable manner so as to position the auxiliary modeling unit onto the cover of
frame body in a detachable manner.
2. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the first and second connecting parts
are attached to each other by using one of the following means: clasping, binding,
clamping, magnets with opposite magnetic polarities, zippers and nylon fasteners.
3. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary modeling unit is made of
one of the following material: polyethylene foam, artificial rubber, plastic and cardboard.
4. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary modeling unit further comprises:
a primary component, having a first arc-shaped sewing edge; and
at least one auxiliary component, having a second arc-shaped sewing edge for connecting
to the first arc-shaped sewing edge, the second arc-shaped sewing edge having a length
equal to which of the first arc-shaped sewing edge, but a curvature of the first arc-shaped
sewing edge is smaller than that of the second arc-shaped sewing edge.
5. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the second curved surface is formed with
a predetermined pattern disposed on the external surface thereof by means of one of
the following methods: printing, embroidering, adhering, and sewing.
6. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary modeling unit is filled
with a filling; wherein the filling is selected from one of the following: polyethylene
foam, cotton fiber, fabrics, and air.
7. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein each of the auxiliary modeling units further
comprises at least one frame aligned in a predetermined arrangement, the frame upholds
the auxiliary modeling unit and makes the auxiliary modeling unit three-dimensional.
8. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein the playhouse further comprises several
supporting frames aligned in a predetermined arrangement, each supporting frame includes
at least two arc-shaped surfaces, at least one overlapping end, and two pressing ends;
each of the two pressing ends respectively presses against inner edges of the bottom
surface and upholds the cover away from the bottom surface; wherein the arc-shaped
surfaces, overlapping end and pressing ends of each supporting frame are formed by
bending a single continuous metal wire into a shape of "8".
9. The playhouse according to claim 1, wherein each first connecting part further includes
a positioning ring and a first connecting strip, the first connecting strip is passing
through the positioning ring and fixed to the frame body; each second connecting part
further includes a positioning clip and a second connecting strip, the second connecting
strip is passing through the positioning clip and fixed to the auxiliary modeling
unit; wherein, by using the positioning clip to clip the positioning ring, the auxiliary
modeling unit is connected to the frame body.
10. The playhouse according to claim 9, wherein the positioning clip further includes
an opening portion at a front end thereof and a through hole at its rear end, the
opening portion is shaped like a duck beak; wherein the second connecting strip is
passing through the through hole.
11. A playhouse having an auxiliary modeling structure, comprising:
a frame body, the frame body further having a bottom surface of a predetermined area
and a cover enclosing the bottom surface;
at least one auxiliary modeling unit, each auxiliary modeling unit having an external
surface which defines an attachable surface of a predetermined area; and
at least one connecting module, each connecting module having a first connecting part
and a second connecting part, said second connecting part is connectable with the
first connecting part in a detachable manner; wherein one of the first and second
connecting parts is furnished on the frame body, while the other one is furnished
on the auxiliary modeling unit.
12. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein the first connecting part further includes
a positioning ring and a first connecting strip, the first connecting strip is passing
through the positioning ring and fixed to the frame body; the second connecting part
further includes a positioning clip and a second connecting strip, the second connecting
strip is passing through the positioning clip and fixed to the auxiliary modeling
unit; by using the positioning clip to clip the positioning ring, the auxiliary modeling
unit is connected to the frame body.
13. The playhouse according to claim 12, wherein the positioning clip further includes
an opening portion at a front end thereof and a through hole at its rear end, the
opening portion is shaped like a duck beak; wherein the second connecting strip is
passing through the through hole.
14. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein the first and second connecting parts
are attached to each other by using one of the following means: clasping, binding,
clamping, magnets with opposite magnetic polarities, zippers and nylon fasteners.
15. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein the auxiliary modeling unit is made of
one of the following material: polyethylene foam, artificial rubber, plastic and cardboard.
16. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein the auxiliary modeling unit further comprises:
a primary component, having a first arc-shaped sewing edge; and
at least one auxiliary component, having a second arc-shaped sewing edge for connecting
to the first arc-shaped sewing edge, the second arc-shaped sewing edge having a length
equal to which of the first arc-shaped sewing edge, but a curvature of the first arc-shaped
sewing edge is smaller than that of the second arc-shaped sewing edge.
17. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein each auxiliary modeling unit is filled
with a filling; wherein the filling is selected from one of the following: polyethylene
foam, cotton fiber, fabrics, and air.
18. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein each of the auxiliary modeling units
further comprises at least one frame aligned in a predetermined arrangement, the frame
upholds the auxiliary modeling unit and makes the auxiliary modeling unit three-dimensional.
19. The playhouse according to claim 11, wherein the playhouse further comprises several
supporting frames aligned in a predetermined arrangement, each supporting frame includes
at least two arc-shaped surfaces, at least one overlapping end, and two pressing ends;
each of the two pressing ends respectively presses against inner edges of the bottom
surface and upholds the cover away from the bottom surface; wherein the arc-shaped
surfaces, overlapping end and pressing ends of each supporting frame are formed by
bending a single continuous metal wire into a shape of "8".