Toy system with furnace
By designing a toy system that simulates the baking process with movable shelves and heaters, the problem of existing toys lacks interactivity and display is solved, achieving a pleasant hidden and display experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380082425.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-12-09
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing toys lack interactivity and displayability and cannot provide a pleasant experience of hiding and displaying toys.
A toy system is designed that includes movable upper and lower shelves that move the shelves through knob operation, combining heaters and scent packs, simulates the baking process, hides the toys and displays when appropriate.
It enhances the interactiveness and display of the toys, provides a pleasant hidden and display process, and increases the user's curiosity and sense of participation.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications
[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 386,849, filed on December 9, 2022, under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application. Any priority claims and all priority claims or any amendments thereto determined in the Application Data Sheet are incorporated by reference into this application in accordance with 37 CFR 1.57. Technical Field
[0003] A toy system is described. More specifically, embodiments of the toy system provide an interactive experience for a user to display a hidden toy. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The present disclosure relates to a toy system similar to a miniature stove. One aspect of the present disclosure is a toy system having an interior space for receiving a toy. The toy system may include a housing having an opening; a door disposed relative to the opening to close and open the housing; and an upper shelf movably disposed in the interior space and configured to support the toy, which can move from an upper position to a lower position. When the upper shelf is in the upper position, the upper shelf is located above the door and the toy cannot be seen through the opening, and wherein when the upper shelf is in the lower position in the interior space, the toy can be seen through the opening.
[0005] A variant of the above aspect further includes a lower shelf movably disposed in the interior space of the housing and capable of moving from the lower position to a bottom position, wherein when the lower shelf is in the lower position, the space above the lower shelf can be seen through the opening, and wherein when the lower shelf is in the bottom position, the space cannot be seen through the opening.
[0006] A variant of the above aspect further includes a knob coupled to the housing, wherein operating the knob causes the upper shelf to move from the upper position to the lower position.
[0007] A variant of the above aspect further includes a knob coupled to the housing, wherein operating the knob causes the upper shelf to move from the upper position to the lower position and causes the lower shelf to move from the lower position to the bottom position.
[0008] A variant of the above aspect is that the upper shelf is supported by a latch when in the upper position.
[0009] A variant of the above aspect is that operating the knob causes the latch to disengage from the upper shelf.
[0010] A variant of the above aspect is that opening the door prevents the user from rotating the knob.
[0011] A variant of the above aspect is that when the door is closed and the user rotates the knob, the door cannot be opened.
[0012] A variant of the above aspect is that operating the knob can initiate the baking process of the stove.
[0013] A variant of the above aspect further includes a toy, and the toy includes a scent pack.
[0014] A variant of the above aspect further includes a toy, and the toy includes a heater.
[0015] A variant of the above aspect is that the toy further includes a module that is electrically coupled to the heater.
[0016] One aspect of the present disclosure is a toy system that includes: a chamber having a wall portion that forms an internal space, where the internal space is configured to accommodate a toy; a door arranged to close and open the chamber; a shelf movably arranged in the internal space and capable of moving from an upper position to a lower position, where when the shelf is in the upper position, the shelf and a portion of the internal space above the shelf cannot be seen through the door, and where when the shelf is in the lower position, the portion of the internal space above the shelf can be seen through the door.
[0017] A variant of the above aspect further includes a toy, and the toy includes a scent pack.
[0018] A variant of the above aspect further includes a toy, and the toy includes a heater.
[0019] A variant of the above aspect is that the toy further includes a module that is electrically coupled to the heater.
[0020] One aspect of the present disclosure is a method of playing with a toy system that includes a toy disposed on an upper shelf that is movably located at an upper position in the internal space of the toy system and the toy is hidden from view. The method includes: turning a knob on the toy system to move the upper shelf supporting the toy to a lower position, and opening the door of the toy system to display the toy.
[0021] A variant of the above aspect further includes placing dough on a lower shelf in the internal space, the lower shelf being capable of moving between the lower position and a bottom position, and turning the knob also moves the lower shelf carrying the dough to the bottom position.
[0022] A variant of the above aspect is that the toy is a plush doll.
[0023] A variant of the above aspect further includes emitting an odor.
[0024] A variant of the above aspect further includes emitting heat. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] For illustrative purposes, a number of embodiments are depicted in the drawings and should in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments. Additionally, various features of the disclosed different embodiments may be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of this disclosure.
[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a front view of the toy system of.
[0028] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a left view of the toy system of.
[0029] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a right view of the toy system of.
[0030] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a top view of the toy system of.
[0031] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a rear view of the toy system of.
[0032] Figure 7 is Figure 1 a bottom view of the toy system of.
[0033] Figure 8 is a planar view of a sheet of material that can be folded to form a package for the Figure 1 toy system of.
[0034] Figure 9 is Figure 1 a partial view of the toy system of, showing a furnace door handle attached to the furnace door of the toy system.
[0035] Figure 10 is Figure 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of the internal structure of the toy system in.
[0036] Figure 11 is Figure 10 a front view of the internal structure shown.
[0037] Figure 12 is Figure 10 a side view of the internal structure shown.
[0038] Figure 13 is Figure 10 a top view of the internal structure shown.
[0039] Figure 14A is Figure 10 a bottom view of the internal structure shown.
[0040] Figure 14B is a view of an alternative internal structure including posts instead of chord members.
[0041] Figure 15 is Figure 10 an exploded view of the internal structure shown.
[0042] Figure 16 is Figure 15 an exploded view of the control box of.
[0043] Figure 17 is Figure 16 a front view of the control box shown, the control box being coupled to one or more guide posts and certain portions being removed to show the internal components of the control box.
[0044] Figure 18 is Figure 10 a left view of the internal structure shown, in which a plush doll is disposed on a shelf in an upper position.
[0045] Figure 19 Similar to Figure 18 except that the shelf and the plush doll have been slid down along one or more guide posts to a lower position.
[0046] Figure 20 Shows an exemplary embodiment in which the plush doll is formed as a cat.
[0047] Figure 21 Shows another exemplary embodiment in which the plush doll is formed as a dog.
[0048] Figure 22 Shows another exemplary embodiment in which the plush doll is formed as a rabbit.
[0049] Figure 23 Shows a small scent pack that can be inserted into any plush doll such as Figures 20 - 22 shown.
[0050] Figure 24A is a schematic exploded view showing an embodiment of a module containing the Figure 23 scent pack shown.
[0051] Figure 24B Shows an embodiment in which the heater plate and the scent capsule are located inside the plush, but outside the electronic module.
[0052] Figure 24C Is Figure 24B The top side view of the module of
[0053] Figure 24D Is Figure 24B The front side view of the module of
[0054] Figure 24E Is Figure 24B The rear side view of the module of
[0055] Figure 24F Is Figure 24B The left side view of the module of
[0056] Figure 24G Is Figure 24B The right side view of the module of
[0057] Figure 24H Shows the Figure 24B Module removed from the plush doll and placed beside a stack of scent packs, a heater plate, and the plush doll with its inner side turned out.
[0058] Figure 24I Similar to Figure 24H except that a layer of the scent pack and the heater plate has been removed to show the heater element and the sensor (such as a thermistor) inside the heater plate.
[0059] Figure 25 Is a front side schematic view of the internal components of an assembled embodiment of the Figure 24A module shaped like a slice of bread.
[0060] Figure 26 Is Figure 25 The rear side schematic view of the module of
[0061] Figure 27 Is Figure 25 The front side view of the module of
[0062] Figure 28 Is Figure 25 The side view of the module of
[0063] Figure 29 Is a view showing an Figure 24A embodiment of the module of
[0064] Figure 30 Is Figure 29 The view of the partially disassembled module of
[0065] Figure 31 is Figure 29 Another view of the partially disassembled module.
[0066] Figure 32 Schematically shows the integration of the module in Figure 24A into the plush doll in Figure 22 One embodiment. In Figure 24B Another position of the odorant and the heater plate in the plush is shown.
[0067] Figure 33 is Figure 32 The bottom view of the plush doll of
[0068] Figure 34 shows a small bag of flour that can be used as a dough - making ingredient.
[0069] Figure 35 shows a small bag of salt that can be used as a dough - making ingredient.
[0070] Figure 36 shows a small bag of yeast that can be used as a dough - making ingredient.
[0071] Figure 37 Shows different views of a dough - shaping tool that can be used to shape the dough compound into a certain shape, and also shows a measuring water cup. The water cup is designed in terms of size so that it can hold the correct amount of water for the user to mix it with the dough powder.
[0072] Figure 38 shows pouring water into a bowl containing one or more dough ingredients.
[0073] Figure 39 shows Figure 38 the mixing of the dough ingredients and water in Figure 37 The water cup shown in
[0074] Figure 40 shows forming a certain shape from the dough compound mixed in Figure 39
[0075] Figure 41 Schematically shows kneading the dough compound by hand on a cutting board.
[0076] Figure 42 Schematically shows the technique of using Figure 37 the dough - shaping tool in
[0077] to shape the dough compound into the desired shape.Figure 43A It is schematically shown that a user attaches ears made of a dough composite to the body of an animal made of dough to form the shape of a rabbit.
[0078] Figure 43B A specific dough mold that can be used by a user to create the desired shape is shown.
[0079] Figure 44 It shows Figure 10 the internal structure, where the animal made of dough is on a shelf below the shelf that supports a plush doll. This shelf is in an upper position, and another shelf is in a lower position.
[0080] Figure 45 Similar to Figure 44 , except that the shelf that supports the plush doll has slid downward to a lower position and the shelf that supports the animal made of dough has slid to the bottom position. In this way, the plush doll replaces the animal made of dough behind the oven door.
[0081] Figure 46 is a right front upper perspective view of an embodiment of a toy system.
[0082] Figure 47 is Figure 46 the left front upper perspective view of the toy system.
[0083] Figure 48 is Figure 46 the front plane view of the toy system.
[0084] Figure 49 is Figure 46 the left plane view of the toy system.
[0085] Figure 50 is Figure 46 the right plane view of the toy system.
[0086] Figure 51 is Figure 46 the upper plane view of the toy system.
[0087] Figure 52 is Figure 46 the rear plane view of the toy system.
[0088] Figure 53 is Figure 46 the lower plane view of the toy system.
[0089] Figure 54 is Figure 46 the left front lower perspective view of the toy system. Detailed Description
[0090] This description particularly pertains to elements that form part of, or cooperate more directly with, the apparatus and method according to the present invention. It should be understood that elements not specifically shown or described may take various forms known to those skilled in the art.
[0091] Embodiments of the toy system disclosed in this application provide an experience for a user (or player) or a group of users to display a toy, such as a doll. In certain embodiments, the doll is a plush doll. In certain embodiments, the toy system includes a heater for warming or heating the doll. In certain embodiments, the toy system produces a smell or odor reminiscent of food being baked in an oven. For example, in certain embodiments, the toy system resembles a miniature oven, and when the packaging is opened, the doll is held in an internal space within the miniature oven, which is not visible to the user or player. This aspect increases the user's curiosity and anticipation. In some embodiments, the user performs one or more actions to play with the toy system, such as making dough in the shape of an animal, placing the animal made of dough into the oven, and "baking" it for a period of time. When the oven gives a ready signal, the user opens the oven door, and the plush doll in the shape of an animal has now mysteriously replaced the animal made of dough. These actions make the unboxing and toy display process enjoyable and exciting.
[0092] Referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the toy system 100 is generally a box-shaped chamber having walls that form an enclosed internal space. Of course, the toy system 100 is not limited to the shape shown and may have any other shape (such as rectangular, circular, triangular, etc.).
[0093] As Figure 1 shown, the toy system 100 resembles a miniature oven. Of course, the toy system 100 is not limited to the apparatus shown and may be configured to represent different apparatuses or devices, such as a dishwasher (e.g., making dirty dishes look clean), a microwave oven (e.g., making food look cooked), an oven (e.g., making food look cooked), a washing machine (e.g., making dirty clothes look clean), a dryer (e.g., making wet clothes look dry), a mailbox (e.g., making mail appear / disappear), etc. Correspondingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments shown.
[0094] In certain embodiments, the miniature oven has a front wall 102 that has a lower plate 104 attached to the lower portion of the front wall 104. In certain embodiments, the lower plate 104 resembles an openable oven feature, such as a drawer, but actually has no function for aesthetic purposes.
[0095] The front wall 102 includes an opening 103. In some embodiments, the opening 103 is provided in the middle of the front wall 102 and is releasably covered by a furnace door 106, as Figure 1 shown. In some embodiments, the furnace door 106 is pivotally coupled to a mechanism 110. In some embodiments, the mechanism 110 is attached to or formed on the front wall 102 at the lower edge of the opening 103 and the lower edge of the furnace door 106. Thus, the furnace door 106 can be opened by pulling a door handle 108 attached to the upper edge of the furnace door 106. When the furnace door 106 is opened, a part of the internal space within the micro furnace toy system 100 is displayed through the opening 103 in the front wall 102. In some embodiments, the front wall 102 includes an upper plate 112 above the furnace door 106. In some embodiments, a turntable knob 114 is coupled to the upper plate 112 and connected to an internal mechanism to operate the micro furnace.
[0096] In some embodiments, the top of the toy system 100 is a furnace top 116 having stove features 118 (such as a grate, burners, etc.) and knob features 120. These stove features 118 and knob features 120 make the toy system 100 look more like a real micro furnace, but they are for aesthetics and have no function. There is a rear baffle 122 at the rear side of the furnace top 116. In Figure 1 the right side wall 124 is also shown.
[0097] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 1 , a front view of the toy system 100 is shown at an angle different from the view of Figure 2 to show the features in the front wall 102. In some embodiments, these features include a lower plate 104 attached to the front wall 102, a furnace door 106 having a door handle 108 attached thereto, and a turntable knob 114 coupled to the upper plate 112 of the front wall 102. In some embodiments, the furnace door 106 is pivotally attached to the front wall 102 by a mechanism 110. Figure 2 The furnace top 116 having stove features 118 (such as a grate, burners, etc.) and knob features 120 and the rear baffle 122 are also shown.
[0098] The stove features located at the front wall 102 and the furnace top 116 are also shown in Figure 3 , which is a left view of the toy system 100. Figure 4 is a right view of the toy system 100. Figure 3 The left side wall 126 is also shown in Figure 4 and the right side wall 124 is shown in
[0099] Figure 5is a top view of the toy system 100. The features on the stove top 116 are clearly shown, including the stove features 118 (such as grates, burners, etc.) 118, the knob features 120, and the back panel 122. Although not functional, the stove features 118 and the knob features 120 are similar to real stove features.
[0100] Figure 6 is a rear view of the toy system 100, showing the rear wall 128 and the back panel located above the rear wall 128. Figure 7 is a bottom view of the toy system 100 having a bottom wall 119. The internal structure is disposed within the space formed by the walls at the front, rear, left, right, and bottom.
[0101] Figure 8 is a planar view of the sheet layer 130 of the packaging of the toy system 100 that can be folded to form a package for Figure 1 The sheet layer 130 can be made of corrugated cardboard, sheet plastic material, sheet composite material, or sheet metal. In some embodiments, when using a softer material such as corrugated cardboard or sheet plastic, the entire sheet layer 130 can be cut into the shape according to the Figure 8 shown in the figure. The edge lines between the walls can then be folded or bent. Finally, the sheet layer 130 is folded along the edge lines to form the outer wall of the package for the toy system 100. The extensions or repeats 114 can be folded together.
[0102] Figure 9 is Figure 1 a partial view of the toy system 100, showing the stove door handle 108 attached to the stove door 106. The central portion of the stove door 106 has the appearance of a window, which allows the user to see the space inside the miniature stove. However, this window-like feature is only for aesthetics and can be created with a pattern or made of a translucent material.
[0103] Coming to Figure 10 , an embodiment of the internal structure 200 of the toy system 100 is shown. The internal structure 100 is disposed within the internal space formed by the outer wall of the toy system 100, as shown and discussed in Figure 7 . The top is the Figure 1 shown stove top 116, including the non-functional stove features 118 and the knob features 120. A control box 150 is attached in front of the stove top 116, and a mechanism for controlling the operation of the toy system 100 is provided in the control box. The control box 150 is operated by a rotary knob 114 coupled to the mechanism within the control box 150.
[0104] In some embodiments, there are multiple platforms below the furnace top 116. In the illustrated embodiment, there are three platforms or shelves. In some embodiments, at the top is shelf 136. In some embodiments, in the middle is shelf 138. In some embodiments, at the bottom is the furnace base 140. In some embodiments, one or more guide posts 142a, 142b, 142c, or 142d are attached at each corner of the furnace base 140. In some embodiments, the guide posts 142a, 142b, 142c, or 142d extend in the vertical direction. In some embodiments, the guide posts 142a - 142d pass through corresponding bushings 148a - 148d formed on the corresponding corners of shelf 138, and pass through corresponding bushings 146a - 146d formed on the corresponding corners of shelf 136, and then are attached to the corresponding corners of the furnace top 116. In this way, the furnace top 116, shelf 136, shelf 138, and furnace base 140 are connected as an internal structure 200. In Figure 10 In the illustrated embodiment of the internal structure, four guide posts are used. Different numbers of guide posts 142a - 142d can be employed and this still falls within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0105] Figure 11 is Figure 10 a front view of the illustrated internal structure 200. In Figure 11 is further shown the connection between the furnace top 116, shelf 136, shelf 138, and furnace base 140 via a plurality of guide posts 142a - 142d. Figure 12 is Figure 10 a side view of the illustrated internal structure 200. Figure 11 and Figure 12 also shows the control box 150 and the turntable knob 114.
[0106] Figure 13 is Figure 10 a top view of the illustrated internal structure 200. Figure 14A is Figure 10 a bottom view of the illustrated internal structure 200. Figure 15 is Figure 10 a disassembled view of the illustrated internal structure 200. The internal structure 200 includes four guide posts 142a - 142d, corresponding bushings 148a - 148d at shelf 138, and corresponding bushings 146a - 146d at shelf 136. In some embodiments, the internal structure 200 includes four chords 144a - 144d that juxtapose their corresponding guide posts 142a - 142d. In some embodiments, as Figure 10 and Figure 12As shown, each of the chords 144a - 144d is attached at one end to a respective corner of the frame 136 and at the other end to a respective corner of the frame 138. In this way, the distance between the frame 136 and the frame 138 is determined by the lengths of the chords 144a - 144d. In some embodiments, the chords 144a - 144d are flexible and collapsible. The function of the chords 144a - 144d is explained below.
[0107] In some embodiments as Figure 14B shown, the internal structure 200 includes posts (e.g., molded posts) instead of chords. In some embodiments, the posts are configured to extend and / or contract in length (e.g., telescopically). For example, in some embodiments, the posts are hollow tubular sections that are slidably received within one another. In this way, the posts can extend and retract to various lengths.
[0108] The internal structure 200 includes a control box 150. In some embodiments, the control box 150 includes a rear shell 152 and a front shell 155. The turntable knob 114 can be located in front of the front shell 154.
[0109] In some embodiments as Figure 14B shown, one or more foam pads are added to the lower platform and the bottom platform. The foam pad features added to the lower platform and the bottom platform can advantageously attenuate the sound during dropping.
[0110] Figure 16 is Figure 15 an exploded view of the control box 150 in Figure 17 is Figure 16 a front view of the control box 150 shown in Figure 17 which is coupled to one or more guide posts 142a - 142d and certain parts are removed to show the internal components of the control box 150. In some embodiments, the internal components of the control box 150 include one or more of the following components: a torsion spring 172, a spring tension block 174, a cam 166 having a protrusion 170 formed thereon, a swing arm 160 having a swing tooth 164 formed thereon ( Figure 17 shown in
[0111] Figure 16 ), a locking pin 156 having an inclined edge 157 formed thereon, a first swing latch 176 having a first latch end 178 formed thereon, a second swing latch 182 having a second latch end 184 formed thereon, and a connecting rod 186 that connects the first swing latch 176 to the second swing latch 182.
[0111] Figure 16 The functional aspects of the internal components of the control box 150 shown in Figure 17is further disclosed. For example, in some embodiments, the turntable knob 114 is connected to a cam 170 by a shaft 168 that is rotatably attached to the rear housing 152 of the control box 150. The turntable knob 114 may also be connected to a spring tension block 174. In this way, rotating the turntable knob 114 will cause the cam 170 to rotate, causing the spring tension block 174 to rotate about the shaft 168.
[0112] When Figure 1 the furnace door 106 shown is open, such as when a player loads their dough-made animal into the furnace for "baking", the locking pin 156 is in the locked position or upper position, which prevents the cam 166 from rotating. In some embodiments, when the furnace door 106 is open, the force applied by the upper edge of the furnace door 106 to hold the locking pin 156 in the locked position is absent. Thus, when opened, the locking pin 156 drops while being guided by the sliding anchor 158. The swing arm 160 may be biased by a biasing mechanism (not shown) to rotate counterclockwise, allowing the swing arm teeth 164 to engage the cam 166 to prevent the cam 166 from rotating. When the furnace door 106 is closed, the cam 166 may rotate.
[0113] When the furnace door 106 is closed, the upper edge of the furnace door 106 pushes against the inclined edge 157 of the locking pin 156 to force the locking pin 156 upward. For example, the upper edge of the locking pin 156 pushes against the left end of the swing arm 160 to cause the swing arm to rotate about the pivot 162. This swinging action of the swing arm 160 allows the swing teeth 164 to move out of engagement with the cam 166. In this way, the user can rotate the cam 166 about the shaft 168 unobstructed. In some embodiments, when the swing teeth 164 disengage from the cam 166, a mechanism (not shown) prevents the furnace door from opening. In this way, during the "baking" time of the furnace door 106, the user cannot open the furnace door 106. In some embodiments, the user can open the door while the turntable is being turned. In some embodiments, the only locking feature is that the turntable cannot be turned when the door is open.
[0114] When a user of the toy system 100 closes the furnace door 106, the user can operate the furnace by turning (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) the turntable knob 114, which causes the cam 166 and the spring tension block 174 to rotate together. A torsion spring 172 may be connected to the cam 166 and the spring tension block 174. When the user rotates the cam 166, the torsion spring 172 can be tensioned. When the user rotates the cam 166 to a certain timing or position, the leading surface of the cam 170 contacts the ramp edge 177 on the first swing latch 176. In Figure 16 and Figure 17In the illustrated embodiment, when the cam 166 rotates approximately 300°, the leading surface of the cam 170 contacts the ramp edge 177 of the first swing latch 176. Other embodiments may have different rotation angles without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in some embodiments, the cam 166 (knob / dial) rotates 90 degrees clockwise to activate the release mechanism.
[0115] When the leading surface of the cam 170 meets the ramp edge 177 of the first swing latch 176, further rotation of the cam 166 will cause the leading surface of the cam 170 to push the ramp edge 177 of the first swing latch 176. This force will cause the first swing latch 176 to rotate counterclockwise about a pivot 180 formed on the rear housing 152. This rotational movement of the first swing latch 176 allows the first latch end 178 formed on the first swing latch 176 to swing away from the first step edge 188 formed on the shelf 136, as Figure 17 shown. At the same time, the rotational movement of the first swing latch 176 pushes the connecting rod 186, which in turn causes the second swing latch 182 to rotate about a pivot (not shown) formed on the rear housing 152 and causes the second latch end 184 formed on the second swing latch 182 to swing away from a second step edge or latch feature (not shown) formed on the shelf 136. The engagement of the first swing latch end 178 with the first step edge 188 on the shelf 136 and the engagement of the second swing latch end 184 with the second step edge (not shown) on the shelf 136 keep the shelf 136 in the upper position. When the first swing latch end 178 and the second swing latch end 184 disengage from their respective step edges on the shelf 136, the shelf 136 can slide downward along the guide posts 142a - 142d.
[0116] When the dial knob 114 is turned (e.g., clockwise) to the physical stop, a series of movements occur in the latch and the shelf. This physical stop may vary in different embodiments. In Figure 16 and Figure 17 the presented embodiment, the physical stop occurs when the dial knob 114 is turned approximately 330°. In some other embodiments, the physical stop of the dial is at 95° clockwise rotation. At this point, the user can stop turning the dial knob 114. When the user removes their hand from the dial knob 114, the tensioned torsion spring 172 acts to rotate the cam 166 counterclockwise. The speed of turning can be controlled by a friction mechanism in the control box 150 such that the cam 166 takes a predetermined length of time to return to its original position. When the cam 166 returns to its original position, the swing arm teeth 164 on the swing arm 160 engage the cam 166, thereby generating a signal, such as an audible or visual signal, to tell the user that the "baking" process has ended and the oven door 106 can be opened.
[0117] Figure 18 Is Figure 10 a left view of the internal structure 200 shown, where the plush doll 300 is disposed on the shelf 136 in the upper position. Referring to Figure 18 , when the toy system 100 is in its factory state, the shelf 136 is in the upper position. As Figure 16 and Figure 17 shown and as described above, since the first swing latch end 178 of the first swing latch 176 and the second swing latch end 184 of the second swing latch 182 engage with the first step edge 188 and the second step edge on the shelf 136, the shelf 136 remains in the upper position. At the same time, the shelf 138 is held in the lower position by the cords 144a - 144d, each of which is tied at one end to the shelf 136 and at the other end to the shelf 138. In Figure 18 the factory state, the items on the shelf 136 in the upper position are Figure 1 blocked from view by the upper plate 112 of the front wall 102 shown. Thus, if an object, such as Figure 18 the doll or toy 300 shown, is placed on the shelf 136, the user cannot see it because it is behind the upper plate 112. As previously mentioned, the length of the cords 144a - 144d allows the shelf 138 to be in the lower position, which is just below the lower edge of the furnace door 106. Since the lower plate 104 on the front wall 102 gives the impression that it can be opened, as previously described with respect to Figure 1 , the user naturally assumes that a storage space is partitioned behind the lower plate 104. Thus, the user has the impression that the furnace space behind the furnace door 106 is defined by the shelf 138 as its lower boundary. In some embodiments as Figure 14B shown, the internal structure 200 includes posts (e.g., molded posts) instead of the cords 144a - 144d.
[0118] Figure 19 Is similar to Figure 18 , except that the shelf 136 and the plush doll 300 have been slid down to the lower position along one or more guide posts 142a - 142d. Figure 19 Shows the state when the turntable knob 114 is turned to the physical stop and the shelf 136 falls to the lower position due to gravity. As referred to Figure 16 and Figure 17As described, when the user turns the turntable knob 114 to a certain position, the cam 166 disengages the first swing latch end 178 of the first swing latch 176 and the second swing latch end 184 of the second swing latch 182 from the first step edge 188 and the second step edge (not shown) on the shelf 136. As a result, the shelf 136 slides downward along the guide posts 142a - 142d from the upper position to the lower position. At the same time, the shelf 138 slides downward along the guide posts 142a - 142d due to gravity and falls to the position on top of the furnace base 140. Since the distance between the lower position and the bottom position where the shelf 138 falls is shorter than the distance between the lower position and the upper position and the chord cords 142a - 142d are flexible, the shelf 138 stacks exactly on top of the furnace base 140, as Figure 19 shown. In this way, in some embodiments, since the shelf 136 is supported by the bushings 148a - 148d formed on the shelf 138, the shelf 136 drops exactly or approximately to the lower position. The length of the bushings 148a - 148d is predetermined to allow the shelf 138 to be in the lower position after falling. Additionally, the top surface of the shelf 136 and the top surface of the shelf 138 have the same appearance. Thus, the user of the toy system 100 is given the impression that the bottom surface has not changed. During the "baking" process, this transition from the shelf 138 to the shelf 136 in the same lower position gives the user the impression of "baking" a toy, such as a plush doll. In some embodiments as Figure 14B shown, the internal structure 200 includes posts (such as molded posts) instead of the chord cords 144a - 144d.
[0119] Figure 18 and Figure 19 shown, the plush dolls 300 can have different appearances. Figure 20 An exemplary embodiment showing the plush doll 300a formed as a cat is shown. Figure 21 Another exemplary embodiment showing the plush doll 300b formed as a dog is shown. Figure 22 Another exemplary embodiment showing the plush doll 300c formed as a rabbit is shown. All three plush dolls 300a - 300c can have the general shape of a loaf of bread.
[0120] Figure 23 shown as being loadable into, for example Figures 20 - 22The small scent packet 302 in any of the plush dolls 300 shown. To make the toy manufacturing process more realistic, in certain embodiments, the "baking" process can be configured to emit a scent. For example, the scent can be emitted at a predetermined time during the baking process. The scent ideally matches the object being baked. For example, in certain embodiments, if the plush 300 is like a loaf of bread, the scent packet 302 can emit a bread scent.
[0121] Figure 24A is a schematic exploded view showing one embodiment of a module 310 that includes Figure 23 the scent packet 302 shown. In certain embodiments, the module 310 also includes an upper cover 306, a lower cover 308, and a heater plate 304.
[0122] Figure 24B shows an embodiment where the heater plate 304 and the scent capsule 302 are located inside the plush, but outside the electronic module 310. In certain embodiments, the heater element 340 and / or the scent capsule 302 are located inside the plush, beneath the fabric top surface. Figure 24C is Figure 24B a top side view of the module 310 after it has been removed from the plush doll 300 and separated from the heater plate 304.
[0123] The module 310 and / or the heater plate 304 can each include one or more sensors 312. The one or more sensors 312 can be any type of sensor known to those of ordinary skill in the art. In certain embodiments, the sensor 312 is a mechanical sensor configured to sense when the plush doll 300 is squeezed. In certain embodiments, activation of the sensor 312 causes the heater plate 304 to be activated. In certain embodiments, activation of the sensor 312 causes the plush doll 300 to make a sound. In certain embodiments, activation of the sensor 312 causes the plush doll 300 to "wake up". In certain embodiments, the heater plate 304 includes another sensor 312 (such as a thermistor) configured to control the temperature of the heater plate 304.
[0124] Figure 24D is Figure 24B a front side view of the module 310 and shows an exemplary location of the on / off switch 320. In certain embodiments, the module 310 includes a speaker 316. In certain embodiments, the speaker 316 is disposed on the bottom surface of the module 310 and emits sound from the module 310.
[0125] Figure 24E is Figure 24BRear side view of module 310, and shows connector 336. Connector 336 is configured to connect with electrical terminals to create an electrical circuit between module 310 and heater plate 304. In some embodiments, connector 336 is configured to removably connect to at least one wire 338 to supply power to heater plate 304. Figure 24F is Figure 24B Left side view of module 310. Figure 24G is Figure 24B Right side view of module 310.
[0126] Figure 24H shows removed from Figure 24B Plush doll 300 and located beside a stack of scent packs 302, heater plate 304, and the inside-out plush doll 300. During use, module 310, heater plate 304, and scent pack 302 are placed inside plush doll 300. As shown, at least one wire 338 electrically connects module 310 and heater plate 304.
[0127] Figure 24I Similar to Figure 24H except that a layer 342 of scent pack 302 and heater plate 304 has been removed to more clearly show heater element 340 and sensor 312 (e.g., thermistor) inside heater plate 304. In some embodiments, module 310 and / or heater plate 304 may each include one or more sensors 312. In some embodiments, sensor 312 of heater plate 304 is configured as a thermistor. Sensor 312 may be configured to control or change the temperature of heater plate 304.
[0128] Figure 25 Is a front side schematic diagram showing Figure 24A Internal components of an assembled embodiment of module 310, which is shaped like a slice of bread. In other embodiments, the electronic module has a different shape. Figure 26 is Figure 25 Rear side schematic diagram of module 310. Module 310 may also include one or more sensors 312 (e.g., capacitive sensors), a PCB 314 with circuits and components integrated thereon, a speaker 316, a battery pack 318, and / or an on / off switch 320.
[0129] Figure 27 is Figure 25 Front side view of module 310. Figure 28 is Figure 25 Side view of module 310. In some embodiments, module 310 includes an upper cover 306 and a lower cover 308. Of course, for different embodiments, the appearance may be different.
[0130] Figure 29 It is a view showing an embodiment with a circular outer shape of the module 310 in FIG. 24. Figure 30 It is Figure 29 a view of the partially disassembled module 310. Figure 31 It is Figure 29 another view of the partially disassembled module 310. The heater plate 304 may include heater wires attached to the inner surface of the upper cover 306. In other embodiments, the heater pad and the scent capsule are located inside the plush, but outside the electronic module, as Figure 24B shown. Figure 31 The plastic lower cover 308 shown may include a battery compartment 322 capable of accommodating one or more batteries of any size and capacity. For example, the battery can be of different types and sizes, rechargeable or non-rechargeable, etc. In some embodiments, a PCB 314, a speaker 316, an on / off switch 320, and an LED light 324 are also mounted on the lower cover 308. The plastic plate 307 may be sandwiched between the upper cover 306 and the lower cover 308. The scent pack 302 may be attached to the plastic plate 307 on the side of the heater plate 304. Thus, when the heater plate 304 is turned on by turning on the on / off switch 320, the heat generated from the heater plate 304 warms up the scent pack to release the scent and warms up the plush doll 300 configured to surround the module 310. In other embodiments, the heater pad and the scent capsule are located inside the plush, but outside the electronic module, as Figure 24B shown.
[0131] Figure 32 Schematically shows integrating the module 310 in FIG. 24 into Figure 22 the plush doll 300. Figure 33 It is Figure 32 a bottom view of the plush doll 300, showing the module 310 disposed in the pocket of the plush doll 300. In other embodiments, the heater pad and the scent capsule are located inside the plush, but outside the electronic module, as Figure 24B shown. In some embodiments, the on / off switch 320 is exposed for easy access.
[0132] To increase the user's curiosity and participation in the unboxing experience, ingredients for making the toy through a "baking" process can be provided in the toy system 100. Figure 34 Shows a small packet of flour 326 that can be used as an ingredient for making dough. Figure 35 Shows a small packet of salt 328 that can be used as an ingredient for making dough. Figure 36 Shows a small packet of yeast 330 that can be used as an ingredient for making dough. In some embodiments, a complex for making dough can be provided and packaged in an ingredient box.
[0133] Figure 37 Shows different views of a dough forming tool 332 that can be used to form a dough composite. In some embodiments, the ingredient packs 326, 328, and 330 and the forming tool 332 can be shrink-wrapped around the toy system 100 such that once the toy system 100 is turned on, the user player notices the presence of the ingredient packs. Alternatively, the ingredient packs 326, 328, and 330 and the forming tool 332 can be stored on a shelf 138 within the oven of the toy system 100. Figure 37 Also shown is a measuring water cup. A specific water cup can be designed in terms of size such that it can hold the correct amount of water for the user to mix with the dough powder.
[0134] In some embodiments, during the process of unpacking the toy system 100 to access the toys within the oven, it is recommended that the user or a group of users follow certain steps. In some embodiments, when the user opens the package, the user finds the toy system 100, the user manual, and possibly some small packets. In some embodiments, by reading the user manual, the user learns the play steps for presenting and obtaining the toy or plush doll 300. In some embodiments, the user can play according to the following steps.
[0135] Find the ingredients 326 - 330 and the forming tool 332. The ingredients 326 - 330 and the tool 332 can be small packets or boxes within the package of the toy system 100. In some embodiments, the ingredient packs 326 - 330 and the forming tool 332 are held on a shelf 138 within the oven. In this case, the user needs to open the oven door 106 and take them out. In other embodiments, tear open the outer shrink-wrap layer of the toy system 100 to obtain the play ingredients 326 - 330 and the forming tool 332.
[0136] Make the dough. It can be done in the following order. First, empty the ingredient packs, such as ingredient packs 326 - 330, into a bowl. Then add water to the ingredients and mix to form a dough composite. In certain embodiments, a specific water cup ( Figure 37 ) can be designed in terms of size such that it can hold the correct amount of water for the user to mix with the dough powder. The user can use his / her fingers and hands to mix and knead the dough composite, as Figures 38 - 41 shown. Figure 38 Shows pouring water into a bowl containing one or more dough ingredients. Figure 39 Shows Figure 38 the mixing of the dough ingredients with water. Figure 40 Shows Figure 39 the shape formed by the mixed dough composite in Figure 41 Schematically shows kneading the dough composite by hand on a cutting board.
[0137] Produce the shape of an animal made of dough. As Figure 42 and Figure 43A shown, the user can use their hands and the shaping tool 332 to process the dough and shape the dough into the animal image 334. In some embodiments as Figure 43B shown, a specific dough mold can be used to produce the desired shape. Figure 42 Schematically shows the technique of shaping the dough composite into the desired shape using Figure 37 the dough shaping tool. Figure 43A Schematically shows the user attaching ears made of the dough composite to the body of an animal made of dough to form the shape of a rabbit. Making the shape of an animal made of dough can develop the user's artistic interests and skills. If the toy to be "baked" is in another form, the manual shipped with the toy system 100 can suggest that the user shape the dough into a specific animal shape.
[0138] Figure 44 Shows Figure 10 the internal structure, where the animal 334 made of dough is located on the shelf 138 below the shelf 136 that supports the plush doll 300. The shelf 136 is in the upper position, and another shelf 138 is in the lower position. The user can put the dough into the oven. The user opens the oven door 106 and places the animal 334 made of dough they made on the shelf 138 and closes the oven door 106. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 is shipped with the plush doll 300 stored on the shelf 136. In the factory state, the shelf 136 remains in the upper position and is hidden behind the upper plate 112 of the front wall 102. In some embodiments, the shelf 138 is held in the lower position by the cords 144a - 144d. The lower position is just below the lower edge of the oven door 106. In some embodiments, multiple guide posts ( Figure 14B ) are used instead of the cords 144a - 144d.
[0139] Figure 45 With Figure 44Similar to A, the difference is that the rack 136 supporting the plush doll 300 has slid downward to the lower position and the rack 138 supporting the animal 334 made of dough has slid to the bottom position. In this way, the plush doll 300 has replaced the animal 334 made of dough behind the oven door 106. The user can, for example, turn the turntable knob 114 to start the "baking" process. In some embodiments, the turntable knob 114 is to be rotated approximately 330° so that the cam 166 pushes the first swing latch 176. In some embodiments, the cam 166 (knob / turntable) rotates 90 degrees clockwise to activate the release mechanism. This force allows the rack 136 to drop to the lower position and the rack 138 to drop to the bottom position and stack together with the oven base 140. As a result, the animal 334 made of dough drops with the rack 138 and is hidden behind the lower plate 104 on the front wall 102. Ideally, the mechanism connected to the turntable knob 114 prevents the oven door 106 from being opened during this step. Thus, the user is unaware of the changes occurring inside the oven.
[0140] The user can wait for the "baking" process to end. Due to the potential energy stored in the torsion spring 172 when the turntable knob 114 is turned clockwise, the turntable knob 114 rotates in the reverse direction. This process may be accompanied by a baking signal, such as a ticking sound or an LED light. The baking process may last about 2 minutes or another time of a predetermined length.
[0141] The user can remove the toy 300 from the oven. When the turntable knob 114 returns to the original position, the "baking" process ends and a ready signal, such as a ready sound signal or a ready light signal, is generated. The user can open the oven door 106 to remove the plush doll 300. Ideally, there is a mechanism inside the oven to turn on the on / off switch 320, thereby turning on the heating plate to warm up the plush doll 300 and cause the scent packet to release the smell of bread. In other embodiments, the on / off switch 320 can be turned on immediately after the plush doll 300 is removed from the oven. For example, if the user is a child, the child's parent can turn on the on / off switch 320. The heating plate 304 in the plush doll 300 can be programmed to be powered for a predetermined length of time, such as 5 minutes.
[0142] After playing, the toy system 100 can be restored to its original state so that it can be played with again. This can be done by the following steps: disconnect and then reconnect the on / off switch 320 on the plush doll 300, and place the plush doll 300 on the shelf 136 in the lower position in the stove. Then lift the shelf 136 so that the step edge on the shelf 136 engages with the latch end 178 on the swing latch 176 and the latch end 184 on the swing latch 182. As a result, the shelf 138 is pulled upward to the lower position by the cords 144a - 144d. The user can remove the previously made animal 334 made of dough from the shelf 138 and close the stove door 106. Reset the mechanism, and the toy system 300 is ready to be played with again. In Figure 14B certain embodiments as shown, the internal structure 200 includes posts (such as molded posts) instead of the cords 144a - 144d.
[0143] Figure 46 is a right front upper perspective view of an embodiment of the toy system. Figure 47 is Figure 46 the left front upper perspective view of the toy system of Figure 48 is Figure 46 the front plane view of the toy system of Figure 49 is Figure 46 the left plane view of the toy system of Figure 50 is Figure 46 the right plane view of the toy system of Figure 51 is Figure 46 the upper plane view of the toy system of Figure 52 is Figure 46 the rear plane view of the toy system of Figure 53 is Figure 46 the lower plane view of the toy system of Figure 54 is Figure 46 the left front lower perspective view of the toy system of
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[0145] Although certain embodiments and examples are disclosed in this application, the subject matter of the present invention extends beyond the examples in the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, and their modifications and equivalents. Accordingly, the scope of the appended claims is not limited by any of the specific embodiments described above. For example, in any method or process disclosed in this application, the method or process may be performed or operated in any suitable order and need not be limited to any specifically disclosed order. Multiple operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in a manner that aids in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed as implying that these operations are order-dependent. Additionally, the structures, systems, and / or devices described in this application may be implemented as integrated components or separate components. To compare various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. It is not necessary to achieve all of these aspects or advantages by any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be implemented in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or a group of advantages taught in this application without achieving other aspects or advantages that may also be taught or suggested in this application.
[0146] Features, substances, characteristics, or groups described in connection with a particular aspect, embodiment, or example should be understood to apply to any other aspect, embodiment, or example described elsewhere in this section or this specification, unless incompatible therewith. All features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) and / or all steps of any method or process so disclosed may be combined in any combination, except combinations in which at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. The protection is not limited to the details of any of the foregoing embodiments. The protection extends to any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings), or to any novel step or any novel combination of steps of any method or process so disclosed.
[0147] Furthermore, certain features described in the context of separate embodiments in this disclosure may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented separately or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments. Additionally, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, in some cases, one or more features from a claimed combination may be deleted from that combination, and the combination may be claimed as a sub-combination or a variant of a sub-combination.
[0148] In addition, although operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or all operations need not be performed to achieve the desired result. Other operations that are not depicted or described may be incorporated into the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously with, or between any of the described operations. Additionally, in other embodiments, the operations may be rearranged or reordered. Those skilled in the art will understand that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the processes shown and / or disclosed may differ from the steps shown in the drawings. According to embodiments, certain steps described above may be removed and other steps may be added. Moreover, the features and attributes of the specific embodiments disclosed above may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present invention. Further, the separation of the various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood to be required in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described components and systems may generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.
[0149] For purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described in this application. Not all of these advantages need be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure may be implemented or carried out in a manner that achieves one advantage or a group of advantages as taught in this application without achieving other advantages as taught or suggested in this application.
[0150] For purposes of explanation, the term "horizontal" as used in this application is defined as a plane parallel to the plane or surface of the floor or ground of the area in which the described apparatus is used or the described method is performed, regardless of its orientation. The term "floor" may be interchanged with the term "ground". The term "vertical" refers to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction just defined. Terms such as "above", "below", "bottom", "top", "side", "higher", "lower", "up", "above", and "down" are defined relative to the horizontal plane.
[0151] Conditional language used in this application, such as "may", "be able to", "can", "might", "for example", etc., generally aims to convey that certain embodiments include certain features, elements, and / or steps, while other embodiments do not include these features, elements, and / or steps, unless otherwise specifically stated or otherwise understood in the context in which it is used. Thus, such conditional language generally does not imply that one or more embodiments require features, elements, and / or steps in any way, or that one or more embodiments must include logic for determining whether these features, elements, and / or steps are included in any particular embodiment or are to be performed in any particular embodiment, with or without other input or cues. The terms "comprising", "including", "having", etc. are synonyms and are used inclusively in an open-ended manner and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, etc. In addition, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (rather than in its exclusive sense), such that when, for example, it is used to connect a series of elements, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the elements in the series.
[0152] Unless otherwise expressly stated, conjunctive language such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y, and Z" should generally be understood in context as being used to express that items, terms, etc. can be X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language generally does not imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.
[0153] Degree language used in this application, such as the terms "about", "approximately", "generally", and "substantially" used in this application, represents a value, quantity, or property that is close to the stated value, quantity, or property and still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. For example, the terms "about", "approximately", "generally", and "substantially" may refer to a quantity that deviates by less than 10%, less than 5%, less than 1%, less than 0.1%, and less than 0.01% of the stated quantity. As another example, in certain embodiments, the terms "substantially parallel" and "essentially parallel" mean that a value, quantity, or property deviates from exact parallelism by less than or equal to 15 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, 1 degree, 0.1 degree, etc.
Claims
1. A toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy, the toy system comprising: a housing having an opening; a door disposed relative to the opening to close and open the housing; and an upper shelf movably arranged in the internal space and capable of moving from an upper position to a lower position, the upper shelf being configured to support the toy, wherein when the upper shelf is in the upper position, the upper shelf is located above the door and the toy cannot be seen through the opening, and wherein when the upper shelf is in the lower position in the internal space, the toy can be seen through the opening.
2. The toy system according to claim 1, further comprising: a lower shelf movably arranged in the internal space of the housing and capable of moving from the lower position to a bottom position; and wherein when the lower shelf is in the lower position, the space above the lower shelf can be seen through the opening, and wherein when the lower shelf is in the bottom position, the space cannot be seen through the opening.
3. The toy system according to claim 1, further comprising a knob coupled to the housing, wherein, Operate the knob to move the upper shelf from the upper position to the lower position.
4. The toy system according to claim 2, further comprising a knob coupled to the housing, wherein, Operate the knob to move the upper shelf from the upper position to the lower position and to move the lower shelf from the lower position to the bottom position.
5. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein The upper shelf is supported by a latch when in the upper position.
6. The toy system according to claim 3, wherein, Operate the knob to disengage the latch from the upper shelf.
7. The toy system according to claim 3, wherein, Opening the door prevents the user from rotating the knob.
8. The toy system according to claim 3, wherein, When the door is closed and when the user rotates the knob, the door cannot be opened.
9. The toy system according to claim 3, wherein, Operating the knob can initiate a stove baking process.
10. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein, The toy is further included, wherein the toy includes a scent pack.
11. The toy system according to claim 1 further includes the toy, wherein, The toy includes a heater.
12. The toy system according to claim 11, wherein, The toy further includes a module electrically coupled to the heater.
13. A toy system comprising: a chamber having a wall portion forming an internal space configured to accommodate a toy; a door arranged to close and open the chamber; and a shelf movably arranged in the internal space and capable of moving from an upper position to a lower position, wherein when the shelf is in the upper position, the shelf and a portion of the internal space located above the shelf cannot be seen through the door, and wherein when the shelf is in the lower position, the portion of the internal space located above the shelf can be seen through the door.
14. The toy system according to claim 13, further comprising the toy, wherein, The toy includes a scent pack.
15. The toy system according to claim 13, further comprising the toy, wherein, The toy includes a heater.
16. The toy system according to claim 15, wherein, The toy further includes a module electrically coupled to the heater.
17. A method of playing with a toy system, the toy system including a toy disposed on an upper shelf movably located in an upper position in the internal space of the toy system, the toy being hidden from view, the method comprising: Turn the knob on the toy system to move the upper shelf supporting the toy to a lower position; and Open the door of the toy system to display the toy.
18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising: Place the dough on the lower shelf in the interior space, the lower shelf being movable between a lower position and a bottom position; and Turning the knob also moves the lower shelf carrying the dough to the bottom position.
19. The method according to claim 17, wherein The toy is a plush doll.
20. The method according to claim 17, further comprising emitting an odor.
21. The method according to claim 17, further comprising emitting heat.