Toy

Abstract

The invention provides a toy with high interestingness. The toy (1) is provided with a first unit (10) which holds identification information, the first unit (10) is provided with a plurality of protrusions constituting the identification information and a movable protrusion (15) which does not constitute the identification information and can move, and a second unit (20) which can be assembled and disassembled relative to the first unit (10) is used for detecting the plurality of protrusions constituting the identification information or the movable protrusion (15) so as to enable an action part (30) of the second unit (20) to act. Furthermore, a second unit (20), which can be attached to a first unit (10) that has a protrusion for identification information and a movable protrusion (15) that does not constitute identification information, is configured so as to be able to detect the protrusion for identification information and the movable protrusion (15), thereby easily diversifying a performance in which the first unit (10) and the second unit (20) are operated in association with each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toys. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a component used in a toy is disclosed in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing system comprising: an information storage medium that stores identification information; and an information reading device that reads the identification information and operates in accordance with the read identification information. The information storage medium comprises: a first information storage unit having at least one element constituting the identification information; and a second information storage unit having at least one element constituting the identification information. The second information storage unit is movable between a first position and a second position. When the second information storage unit is in the first position, the first identification information is constituted by the element of the first information storage unit. When the second information storage unit is in the second position, the second identification information is constituted by the element of the first information storage unit and the element of the second information storage unit.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 6605011 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] Patent Document 1 provides a toy including an information storage medium and an information processing system capable of diversified operation.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a toy that is more interesting than before.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] The toy of the present invention, for example, has a first unit that retains identification information, and the first unit is provided with a plurality of protrusions constituting the identification information and a movable protrusion that does not constitute the identification information. A second unit that can be loaded and unloaded relative to the first unit is used to detect the plurality of protrusions or the movable protrusion that constitute the identification information, thereby causing the action part of the second unit to operate.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, a toy with high interest can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the toy of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 Yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the back side of the second unit shown.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the second unit attached to the first unit.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of Unit 2.

[0017] Figure 5 Yes Figure 1 The perspective view of the first unit shown is a state in which the first unit is deformed into the first form.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the first movable part.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the second movable part.

[0020] Figure 8 Is to express Figure 5 A perspective view of the first shape of a weapon having a different form is shown.

[0021] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional perspective view of the main parts for explaining the operation of the movable protrusion by the operating member.

[0022] Figure 10 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part for illustrating the operation of a specific detection element.

[0023] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 An enlarged perspective view of the bottom of unit 1 is shown.

[0024] Figure 12 This is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the second unit is combined with another first unit.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 1. Toy; 1F. First form; 2F. Second form; 10. First unit; 11. Identification of first protrusion (protrusion); 12. Identification of second protrusion (protrusion); 13. Identification of third protrusion (protrusion); 14. Identification of fourth protrusion (protrusion); 15. Movable protrusion; 20. Second unit; 21. First detection element; 22. Second detection element; 23. Third detection element (specific detection element); 30. Action part; 31. Sound-emitting part (action part); 32. Light-emitting part (action part); 40. First movable part (movable part); 50. Operating member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Hereinafter, a toy which is one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the toy 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 Yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the back side of the second unit 20 is shown.

[0029] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The toy 1 shown is an item used when a hero transforms in a TV drama or animation, and is a so-called "transformation toy" for transforming into a hero. The toy 1 has a structure that imitates a vehicle-related structure, and uses two items, a first unit 10 and a second unit 20. The first unit 10 has a structure that can be deformed in appearance as described below. As one form, for example, it has a handle that imitates a racing car with grips 10g that can be grasped by hand at both ends (similar to the Figure 5 The second form 2F is different from the first form 1F shown.

[0030] The second unit 20 has a main body 20a in the shape of a mechanical cube. A pedal 20b imitating an accelerator is provided on the side of the main body 20a, an instrument 33 imitating a car instrument is provided on the surface, and a light-emitting unit 32 imitating a warning light (rotating light) installed on the upper part of the car body is provided on the upper surface. In addition, the instrument 33 and the light-emitting unit 32 constitute an action unit 30 capable of performing light-emitting performances through internal LEDs, etc. Figure 2 As shown, the second unit 20 has an article connection portion 20j on its back. On the other hand, a connection portion 10j is provided at the center of the front side of the main body 10a of the first unit 10, and the article connection portion 20j is attached and detached from the connection portion 10j.

[0031] In the toy 1, a plurality of protrusions constituting identification information are provided in an appropriate configuration on the connecting portion 10j provided on the first unit 10, namely, a first identification protrusion 11, a second identification protrusion 12, a third identification protrusion 13, and a fourth identification protrusion 14, the details of which will be described later. In addition, unlike these protrusions 11, 12, 13, 14, a movable protrusion 15 that does not constitute identification information is provided. As described later, the movable protrusion 15 can be moved in the left and right directions in the figure by the operating member 50 when the first unit 10 is deformed into a specific shape. In addition, a first detection element 21, a second detection element 22, and a third detection element 23 for detecting the identification information of the first unit 10 are provided on the second unit 20. Here, in this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, the first detection element 21, the second detection element 22, and the third detection element 23 are arranged vertically in the figure. When the second unit 20 is mounted on the first unit 10, the first detection element 21, the second detection element 22, and the third detection element 23 detect and identify the first protrusion 11, the second protrusion 12, the third protrusion 13, and the fourth protrusion 14. Through this detection, it is possible to detect the first unit 10 (identification based on the number and arrangement of the protrusions).

[0032] To engage the article connection portion 20j on the back side of the second unit 20 with the connection portion 10j relative to the first unit 10, the upper and lower pair of insertion guides 20ja of the second unit 20 are aligned with the inner sides of the upper and lower pair of engagement guides 10ja of the first unit 10 and slid in the direction indicated by arrows 10m. When the second unit 20 is installed, the locking claws 10k, which were pressed and retracted into the main body 10a by the sliding operation of the second unit 20, protrude toward the outer surface of the main body. This engages the locking claws 10k with the ends of the insertion guides 20ja, locking the second unit 20 in place and preventing it from falling out.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing a state where the second unit 20 is attached to the first unit 10 .

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, when the second unit 20 is mounted on the first unit 10, as described above, the plurality of detection elements 21, 22, and 23 are used to identify which type of toy the first unit 10 is. Based on this identification, a first action such as the sound of mounting the second unit 20 is output. For example, a performance corresponding to the type of the first unit 10 is performed as needed, and a sound generating unit 31 such as a speaker as the action unit 30 (see FIG. 1 ) is used to generate a sound. Figure 10 ), the light emitting unit 32 performs a predetermined performance. Meanwhile, when the second unit 20 is installed, the third detection element 23 at the bottom is positioned so that it can be operated by the movable protrusion 15. Furthermore, the third detection element 23 is operated by the movable protrusion 15 as described below. Furthermore, when removing the second unit 20, the lock release button 10f is pressed, thereby enabling the second unit 20 to be removed.

[0035] The second unit 20 includes a sound generating unit 31 such as a speaker of the operating unit 30 of the toy 1 inside its main body 20a (see Figure 10 ), a light emitting unit 32 imitating a warning light (the meter unit 33 functions as a light emitting unit), etc. That is, the second unit 20 includes a power supply unit 20q (see Figure 10 ), the control unit makes the action unit 30 work and performs a predetermined performance on the pre-stored performance items. As a performance example, Figure 3As shown, when the second unit 20 is installed and inserted into the first unit 10, an installation sound is emitted. In addition, when the first unit 10 is deformed (refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 ) under the condition that the movable protrusion 15 can be moved to perform a predetermined performance.

[0036] Figure 4 It is a longitudinal sectional view of the second unit 20 .

[0037] As described above, the second unit 20 includes, for example, a power supply unit 20q and a control substrate 20s (see FIG. Figure 10 ) and the action part 30 (the sound generating part 31 and the light emitting part 32), so that it can perform various performances independently as a transformation item. The pedal part 20b has a pedal shaft part 20k extending toward the center of the main body part 20a, and a pressing spring 20t is provided on the lower end side of the pedal shaft part 20k to press it in the axial direction. The control board 20s is provided at Figure 4 The back side of the pedal shaft portion 20k (see Figure 10 ). In addition, a plurality of rubber switches (not shown) are provided on the control board 20s. These are operated by a push fitting 20u that moves forward and backward by pressing a pedal portion 20b on the side, and a swing fitting 20r that swings forward and backward by pressing a button 20d on the bottom, thereby producing a predetermined performance.

[0038] Furthermore, a space is formed inside the pedal shaft 20k, and a rack 20n is provided on its inner wall surface along the axial direction. A pinion 20p, which is pivotally supported by the main body 20a, meshes with the rack 20n. Therefore, by pressing the pedal 20b in, the pinion 20p rotates. The meter pointer 33a of the meter unit 33 is supported on the axis of the pinion 20p, and the meter pointer 33a rotates as the pinion 20p rotates.

[0039] The push button 20d contacts a swing fitting 20r disposed on its upper end, and the upper end of the swing fitting 20r is disposed so as to be contactable with a rubber switch. Therefore, by pressing the push button 20d, the rubber switch is pressed, thereby performing a predetermined performance.

[0040] Figure 5 Yes Figure 1 The illustrated perspective view shows the first unit 10 deformed into the first form. Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the first movable portion 40 .

[0041] As described above, the first unit 10 is configured to be deformable into a plurality of configurations. For example, Figure 5The first form 1F shown is a state that imitates a weapon used by a hero. In this first form 1F, the first movable portion 40, which includes the right handle 10g and the rotating portion 42 integral with the handle 10g, is rotated approximately 180 degrees in the clockwise direction in the figure. In addition, the connecting arm member 10e provided between the two handles 10g is rotated with the second movable portion 60 (see FIG. 1 ) provided on the upper side of the left handle 10g. Figure 7 ) is rotated about 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction around the center of rotation CL. Figure 5 The weapon shown is from the first form, 1F.

[0042] Figure 6 The first movable portion 40 shown includes a rotating portion 42 rotatably held between the front housing 10aa and the rear housing 10ab of the main body 10a. A locking fitting 44 is disposed within the rotating portion 42, inside a rotational operation button 43. The locking fitting 44 is biased toward the rotational operation button 43 by a locking fitting biasing spring 45. With this structure, the locking mechanism can be released by pressing the rotational operation button 43, allowing the rotating portion 42 to rotate in the unlocked state. Specifically, when the rotational operation button 43 is initially pressed to start rotation, the locking fitting 44 returns to the locked state at the end of the rotation operation, maintaining the rotational position at the end of the rotation.

[0043] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the second movable portion 60 . Figure 8 Is to express Figure 5 The following are three-dimensional images of the appearance of weapons with different shapes.

[0044] In the second movable portion 60, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the connecting arm member 10e is provided with a central axis 61 serving as a rotation center at its base end. A snap member 62 is provided around the central axis 61 and is integral with the central axis 61. The snap member 62 is provided with three recesses 62a on its outer peripheral surface. In addition, the snap pin 63 engaged with the recess 62a is pressed toward the side of the snap member 62 by the pin pressing spring 64. With such a structure, when the connecting arm member 10e rotates counterclockwise in the figure, the snap member 62 rotates, and the snap pin 63 is embedded in the recess 62a adjacent to the left. As a result, the connecting arm member 10e is locked in place. Figure 5 In the position shown, the connecting arm member 10e is in a state of protruding toward the tip end side of the weapon.

[0045] In addition, the toy 1 can be used Figure 8 In this form, Figure 5 The embodiment shown is a embodiment in which the connecting arm member 10e is further rotated 180 degrees. That is, the connecting arm member 10e is further rotated and locked from Figure 7The state shown is rotated 270 degrees to the position of the recessed portion 62a. This connecting arm member 10e can be locked and locked at a predetermined position simply by rotating it, so it can be positioned and locked easily without requiring any other operations.

[0046] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional perspective view for explaining the operation of the movable protrusion 15 by the operation member 50 .

[0047] like Figure 9 As shown, when the rotating portion 42 is partially rotated, the movable protrusion 15 can be actuated by the operating member 50. The operating member 50 is, for example, a member roughly in the shape of the letter L, and is configured to be rotatable around a rotation fulcrum 50a at one end (the left end in the figure), for example, like the trigger of a gun. The corner 50b at the other end of the operating member 50 contacts the contact surface 51b of the first connecting member 51. The first connecting member 51 is configured to extend in the tangential direction of the rotating portion 42 and to be able to slide in this direction. In addition, the top end 51a of the first connecting member 51 on the side opposite to the contact surface 51b contacts the side surface 52c of the second connecting member 52. The second connecting member 52 is supported so as to be rotatable around the rotating shaft 52a. The top end 51a of the first connecting member 51 can press the second connecting member 52 in the counterclockwise direction. Furthermore, the protruding corner portion 52b of the second connecting member 52, on the side opposite the side portion 52c, contacts the wedge-shaped surface 53b of the third connecting member 53. The third connecting member 53 is configured to be slidable in a direction intersecting the first connecting member 51. Furthermore, the third connecting member 53 is biased toward the lower left in the figure by a pressure spring 54 arranged along the sliding direction. Therefore, the operating member 50 can cause the third connecting member 53 to slide against the biasing force of the pressure spring 54.

[0048] Figure 10 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main portion for illustrating the operation of a specific detection element (third detection element 23 ).

[0049] The third connecting member 53 has a movable protrusion 15 protruding from the side facing the second unit 20. When the second unit 20 is installed, the third detection element 23, functioning as a specific detection element, does not detect the movable protrusion 15 in the second state (the movable protrusion 15 is at position P2 outside the relative area relative to the third detection element 23). However, by pressing the operating member 50 inward, the switch tip of the third detection element 23 is pressed from left to right by the movable protrusion 15 in the figure, resulting in the first state in which the movable protrusion 15 is detected (the movable protrusion 15 is at position P1 within the relative area relative to the third detection element 23). As a result, the action unit 30 can output a second action different from the first action described above, such as an attack performance using a weapon.

[0050] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 An enlarged perspective view of the bottom 10b of the first unit 10 is shown.

[0051] Here, in the first form 1F (weapon form), the second action can be performed by operating the operating member 50, but unlike the first form 1F, the operating member 50 is separated from the second unit 20. For example, when the rotating portion 42 of the first movable portion 40 is Figure 3 In the state shown, Figure 11 As shown, at the bottom 10b, the side surface 52c of the second connecting member 52 located at the bottom opening 10i of the connecting recess 10h is separated from the top end 51a of the first connecting member 51 located at the movable portion side opening 41i. That is, the lower end protrusion 41 is not inserted into the connecting recess 10h. Figure 9 In this state, for example, even if the operating member 50 is pressed, the operating member 50 simply retracts into the movable portion and becomes inoperable.

[0052] As an example of how to play with the toy 1 constructed as described above, after activating the second unit 20 as a transformation item, pressing the pedal portion 20b can produce, for example, an engine sound. In this case, by pressing the pedal portion 20b multiple times, for example, an engine sound is produced, as if the engine speed is increasing. Subsequently, by pressing the push button 20d, the transformation performance is performed in conjunction with the performance of the action portion 30.

[0053] In addition, after the transformation, Figure 3 As shown, when the first unit 10 is in a handle form, when the second unit 20 is installed, by pressing the button 20d, for example, a driving game can be played. In addition, when the pedal portion 20b is pressed in this state, a game of releasing a special move that transforms a hero into a robot can be played.

[0054] In addition, after the transformation, when Figure 5 and Figure 8 In the weapon mode shown, when the second unit 20 is installed, a specific sound effect is produced when the operating member 50 is pressed and held as a weapon, and then the weapon attack sound is produced when the operating member 50 is released. In addition, by repeatedly pressing the pedal portion 20b, a game in which other special moves are released can be played.

[0055] Figure 12 It is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the second unit 20 is combined with another first unit 10 .

[0056] Figure 12 The first unit 10 shown is a shape that imitates the entire body of the vehicle. For example, a bottom surface 10q of the vehicle body is provided with Figure 1 The connecting portion 10j shown is configured to be removably attached to the article connecting portion 20j of the second unit 20. Upon detecting the vehicle-type first unit 10, the second unit 20 performs a corresponding performance. Furthermore, in this case, the first unit 10 can also be provided with an operating member 50 as needed to operate the third detection element 23.

[0057] As described above, for the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second unit 20 that can be installed relative to the first unit 10 having protrusions 11, 12, 13, 14 for identification information and a movable protrusion 15 that does not constitute identification information is constructed to be able to detect these protrusions 11 to 15, thereby enabling a performance output in which the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 perform actions in association with each other.

[0058] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, when the second unit 20 is installed, an operation can be performed to move the movable protrusion 15, and other performances (second actions) based on the action of the movable protrusion 15 that are different from the first action based on the detection of the protrusions 11, 12, 13, and 14 for identification information can be performed.

[0059] Furthermore, according to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first unit 10 includes an operating member 50 that interlocks with the movable protrusion 15, so that a second action different from the first action can be output via the operating member 50. Furthermore, the operating member 50 is configured to be operable in the first form 1F and inoperable in the second form 2F other than the first form, thereby enabling association with a specific performance corresponding to the first form 1F.

[0060] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the operating member 50 is in a non-operable state in a second form 2F (e.g., a handle form) other than the first form, where it is submerged in the rotating portion. This prevents confusion between the form of the toy 1 and the activation of the performance. Furthermore, since the mechanical structure is exposed from the first movable portion 40 (operable state) in the first form 1F, the structure can be adapted to the shape of the first unit 10.

[0061] While one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, a first unit 10 and a second unit 20 are combined, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration and may also be configured by combining other units with the second unit 20.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration using three detection elements is employed, with one of the three detecting elements serving as a specific detection element. However, this configuration is not limiting and a configuration in which a detection element functions solely as a specific detection element is also possible. Furthermore, the number of detection elements is not subject to any limitation imposed by the above embodiment. Furthermore, the movable protrusion 15 need not be single and may be provided in plurality.

[0063] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0064] The above-mentioned embodiments disclose at least the following toys. (1)

[0066] A toy, wherein

[0067] The toy includes a first unit that holds identification information.

[0068] The first unit is provided with a plurality of protrusions constituting the identification information and a movable protrusion which does not constitute the identification information.

[0069] The plurality of protrusions or the movable protrusion constituting the identification information is detected by a second unit that is detachable from the first unit, thereby actuating an operating portion of the second unit. (2)

[0071] The toy according to (1), wherein

[0072] The second unit includes a plurality of detection elements for detecting the identification information and the action section capable of outputting the first action corresponding to the identification information.

[0073] Any one of the above-mentioned multiple detection elements is used as a specific detection element,

[0074] The movable protrusion of the first unit is movable between a position within a region facing the specific detection element and a position outside the region in a state in which the second unit is attached to the first unit. (3)

[0076] The toy according to (2), wherein

[0077] The operation section outputs a second operation different from the first operation based on a change in the contact state between the movable protrusion and the specific detection element. (4)

[0079] The toy according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein

[0080] The first unit includes an operating member that operates in conjunction with the movable protrusion. (5)

[0082] The toy according to (3), wherein

[0083] The state in which the specific detection element detects the movable protrusion is set as a first state,

[0084] The state in which the specific detection element does not detect the movable protrusion is set as the second state,

[0085] The action unit outputs a different second action when transitioning from one of the first state and the second state to the other of the first state and the second state, and when transitioning from the other of the first state and the second state to one of the first state and the second state. (6)

[0087] The toy according to (4) or (5), wherein

[0088] The first unit is configured to be deformable into a plurality of configurations.

[0089] The operation member is configured to be operable in a first state among the plurality of states, and to be inoperable in states other than the first state. (7)

[0091] The toy according to (6), wherein

[0092] The first unit includes a movable portion for being set to the first form.

[0093] The operating member is sunken into the movable portion in forms other than the first form, and is exposed from the movable portion in the first form. (8)

[0095] The toy according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein

[0096] The operating section of the second unit performs at least a performance output using light or sound.

Claims

1. A toy, wherein The toy includes a first unit that holds identification information. The first unit is provided with a plurality of protrusions constituting the identification information and a movable protrusion that does not constitute the identification information. The plurality of protrusions or the movable protrusion constituting the identification information is detected by a second unit that is detachable from the first unit, thereby actuating an operating portion of the second unit.

2. The toy according to claim 1, wherein The second unit includes a plurality of detection elements for detecting the identification information and the action section capable of outputting a first action corresponding to the identification information. Any one of the plurality of detection elements is used as a specific detection element, The movable protrusion of the first unit is movable between a position within a region facing the specific detection element and a position outside the region in a state in which the second unit is attached to the first unit.

3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein: The operation section outputs a second operation different from the first operation based on a change in the contact state between the movable protrusion and the specific detection element.

4. The toy according to claim 1, wherein The first unit includes an operating member that operates in conjunction with the movable protrusion.

5. The toy according to claim 3, wherein: The state in which the specific detection element detects the movable protrusion is set as a first state, The state in which the specific detection element does not detect the movable protrusion is set as a second state, The action unit outputs the different second action when transitioning from one of the first state and the second state to the other of the first state and the second state, and when transitioning from the other of the first state and the second state to one of the first state and the second state.

6. The toy according to claim 4, wherein: The first unit is configured to be deformable into a plurality of configurations. The operation member is configured to be operable in a first state among the plurality of states, and is configured to be inoperable in states other than the first state.

7. The toy according to claim 6, wherein: The first unit includes a movable portion for being set to the first form, The operation member is sunken into the movable portion in a state other than the first state, and is exposed from the movable portion in the first state.

8. The toy according to claim 1, wherein The operating section of the second unit performs at least a performance output using light or sound.

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