Pinata Popper

Abstract

An apparatus for use at parties which can resemble any shape or character with a hollow body. It is supported in mid air and filled with candies or prizes. The internal mechanisms are as such, the trap door assembly on the belly of the hollow body is held in place with wax, glue or tape. Once the children hit it enough breaking the bond between the trap door and the hollowed body the trap door swings open by means of a torsion spring releasing the candy within. When the trap door swings open it will actuate the confetti popper by pulling a string attached to the trap door and the popper releasing a shower of confetti!

Claims

1. A one time use piata comprising of: (a) A confetti popper be it spring loaded, air compressed or any other style of confetti popper that is secured within the hollowed body. (b) A trap door assembly comprising of a bottom planar and side members being pivotally attached to the hollowed body (c) Said members are bonded to the hollowed body through glue, wax or tape this holding method is unique in that it is used for the actuation process of the invention. (d) A spring which is used in conjunction with the trap door that provides torsion for the mechanism.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following drawings, in which:

[0018] FIG. 1. Is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 2. Is an exploded cross sectional view of the hollowed body where the piata is in a closed position to include the inner mechanisms.

[0020] FIG. 3. Is an exploded cross sectional view of the hollowed body where the piata is in an open position to include the actuated mechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0021] The present invention can be made in many shapes and styles. In the drawings presented the piata has a simple traditional shape that of a bull. Such a shape is merely exemplary and is used to illustrate the present invention. It will then be understood that the drawings will not limit the bodily appearance of the present invention.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1. The embodiment of the invention is depicted to include confetti popper mechanism and trap door assembly.

[0023] The piata system 10 includes a hollow body 12. which where in is housed the confetti popper mechanism 14 and trapdoor assembly 17. which includes a torsion spring 16. that provides tension for the trap door 18. The trap door is cut out of the hollowed body 12. and is sealed with glue, wax or tape 20. along the cut out, this provides a temporary bond between the hollowed body 12. and the trap door 18. A string 22. is tethered from the confetti popper 14. to the unhinged edge of the trap door 24. opposite of the emplaced torsion spring 16. The hollowed body 12. can then be filled with candy and prizes through an entry 26. in the hollowed body.

[0024] To utilize the the piata system, the hollowed body 12. is filled with candy and prizes it is then suspended in the air. Children then take turns being blind folded and hitting the piata 10. which in turn will weaken the bond 20. between the trap door 18. and the hollowed body 12. Once the bond 20. is broken the trap door 18. is flung open by the torsion spring 16. the string 22. connected to the trap door 18. is then pulled this in turn will actuate the confetti popper 14. which will release a shower of confetti 30 and release the stored candy and prizes stored within the hollowed body 12.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 2. a blown up cross sectional view of the piata's hollowed body in the closed position is provided. The hollowed body 12 can be composed of any material but in this instance cardboard is preferred to provided a sturdy yet cost effective material. The hollowed body 12 can be made in any shape, style and size that allows the trap door assembly 17 to actuate. The trap door 18 is cut from the hollowed body 12 this cut shown with perforated lines 19 can be cut in any fashion so long as the trap door 18 has one side still fastened to the hollowed body creating a seem 21. That side is then folded over to allow a crease to be made at the seem 21 giving it ease of motion. A spring 16 with 2 inch ends is then twisted to provided torsion and stapled to the hollowed body. This will provide torsion for the trap door 18. when the bond 20. is broken between the hollowed body 12. and the trap door 18. The party popper 14. is glued within the hollowed body. The string 22. that actuates the popper is then fed through a small hole within the trap door 18. that string is fastened 24 to the trap door 18. with light tension.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 3. A blown up cross sectional view of the hollowed body in the open position is provided. Once the bond 20 is broken between the hollowed body 12. and the trap door 18., the spring 16. twists trying to return to its former state that in turn swings the trap door 18. open releasing the candy within. The party popper 14. connected by the string 22. actuates through the pulling force of the spring 16. this in turn releases the confetti 30 within the popper.