Transformable toy

Abstract

In one aspect, a transformable toy is provided that includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member that are rotatable relative to one another between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. A protruding member is rotationally fixed to the first rotating member and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A helical guide and a helical guide follower are connected to the second rotating member and the protruding member. Relative rotation between the first and second rotating members between the first and second rotational positions drives relative rotation between the helical guide and the helical guide follower, which in turn drives movement of the protruding member between the retracted position and the extended position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This instruction manual generally relates to deformable toys, and more specifically to deformable toys that can roll when in their first state. Background Technology

[0002] The construction of transformable toys is known, such as those sold by Spin Master Ltd under the Bakugan® brand. While such toys provide entertainment for players, it would be advantageous to offer toys that enhance the added value of play. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In one aspect, a deformable toy is provided, comprising a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first and second rotating members are rotatable relative to each other between a first rotating position and a second rotating position. The deformable toy also includes a protruding member rotatably fixed to the first rotating member and movable relative to the first rotating member between a retracted position and an extended position. The deformable toy also includes a helical guide connected to one of the second rotating member and the protruding member, and a helical guide follower connected to the other of the second rotating member and the protruding member. The relative rotation between the first and second rotating members between the first and second rotating positions drives the relative rotation between the helical guide and the helical guide follower, which in turn drives the protruding member to move between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0004] On the other hand, a deformable toy is provided, comprising a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first and second rotating members are rotatable relative to each other between a first rotating position and a second rotating position, and between a second rotating position and a third rotating position. An isolator is provided and movable between a blocking position and a releasing position. In the blocking position, the isolator prevents relative rotation between the first and second rotating members from exceeding the second rotating position. In the releasing position, the isolator allows relative rotation between the first and second rotating members to exceed the second rotating position to reach the third rotating position. An isolator biasing member is provided and pushes the isolator from the first of the blocking and releasing positions toward the second of the blocking and releasing positions, and an isolator retainer is provided, movable between a retaining position and a traveling position, wherein in the retaining position, the isolator retainer holds the isolator in the first of the blocking and releasing positions, and in the traveling position, the isolator retainer allows the isolator to move from the first of the blocking and releasing positions to the second of the blocking and releasing positions.

[0005] Other technical advantages will readily become apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the following figures and description. Attached Figure Description

[0006] To better understand the embodiments described herein and to more clearly illustrate how the embodiments can be implemented, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings by way of example only.

[0007] Figure 1 A perspective view of a deformable toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a first state is shown.

[0008] Figure 2 Showing the state in the second phase Figure 1 A perspective view of the deformable toy shown.

[0009] Figure 3 Showing the state in the third state Figure 1 A perspective view of the deformable toy shown.

[0010] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the deformable toy shown.

[0011] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The image shows a perspective view of a transformable toy, with some of its components removed.

[0012] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The perspective view of the deformable toy shown illustrates the spiral guide component.

[0013] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The perspective view of the deformable toy shown illustrates the helical guide member and the helical guide follower.

[0014] Figure 8 It is in the first state. Figure 1 The cross-sectional side view of the deformable toy shown illustrates the magnetic latching member in the latched position.

[0015] Figure 9 It is in the first state. Figure 1 A cross-sectional side view of a portion of the deformable toy shown, illustrating the magnetic latch member in the released position.

[0016] Figure 10 It rolls on the supporting surface. Figure 1 The image shows a perspective side view of the deformable toy.

[0017] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 The perspective cross-sectional view of the deformable toy shown illustrates the movable isolation element in the blocking position.

[0018] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 The side view of a portion of the deformable toy shown illustrates a movable isolator in a blocking position.

[0019] Figure 13 yes Figure 1 The side view of a portion of the deformable toy shown illustrates the movable isolator in the released position.

[0020] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 The image shows a perspective view of a portion of a deformable toy, in which the spacer is actuated to change position.

[0021] Unless otherwise specified, the items depicted in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0022] For the sake of simplicity and clarity, reference numerals may be repeated in multiple figures where deemed appropriate to indicate corresponding or similar elements. Furthermore, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, processes, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described herein. It should be understood from the outset that although exemplary embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and described hereinafter, the principles of this disclosure can be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or not. This disclosure should not be limited in any way to the exemplary embodiments and techniques shown in the accompanying drawings and described hereinafter.

[0023] The various terms used throughout this specification may be read and understood as follows, unless the context otherwise indicates: “or” as used throughout is inclusive, as if written as “and / or”; singular articles and pronouns as used throughout include their plural forms, and vice versa; similarly, gender pronouns include their corresponding pronouns, and therefore the pronouns should not be construed as limiting anything described herein to use, practice, performance, etc., by a single gender; “exemplary” should be understood as “illustrative” or “model”, and not necessarily as “superior” to other embodiments. Further definitions of terms may be set forth herein; these may apply to the preceding and subsequent contexts of those terms, as will be understood by reading this specification. Furthermore, unless expressly stated otherwise, or unless it is understood to obviously necessarily mean “one,” the use of the terms “a” or “an” will be understood to mean “at least one” in all cases.

[0024] Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the systems, apparatuses, and methods described herein without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, components of the systems and apparatuses may be integrated or separated. Furthermore, the operation of the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein may be performed by more, fewer, or other components, and the described methods may include more, fewer, or other steps. Moreover, the steps may be performed in any suitable order. As used herein, “each” means each component of a set or each component of a subset of a set.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 This illustrates a deformable toy 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The deformable toy 10 can be positioned in... Figure 1 In the first state shown, Figure 2 The second state shown, and Figure 3 The third state is shown. In the first state, the transformable toy 10 can... Figure 10 The toy rolls on the support surface G shown. Furthermore, in the first state, the deformable toy 10 can be in the form of a rolling character. In the second state, the deformable toy 10 can be in the form of an animal character. In the third state, the deformable toy 10 can be in the form of a human character. It should be noted that the deformable toy 10 can be in any form in any of the three states, and the above three states are merely non-limiting examples.

[0026] The deformable toy 10 includes a first rotating member 12, a second rotating member 14, and a protruding member 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the deformable toy 10 may optionally further include a main biasing member 17, a helical guide 18, a helical guide follower 20, an isolator 22, an isolator biasing member 24, a latching member 26, and a plurality of flip-up attachments 28a, 28b, 30a, and 30b. For example, the deformable toy 10 may include, for example, the helical guide 18 and the helical guide follower 20, but may exclude any of the other optional components, include some of the other optional components, or include all of the other optional components. The deformable toy 10 may include, for example, the isolator 22 and the isolator biasing member 24, but may exclude any of the other optional components, include some of the other optional components, or include all of the other optional components. For example, the deformable toy 10 may include the latching member 26, but may exclude any of the other optional components, include some of the other optional components, or include all of the other optional components. In another non-limiting example, the deformable toy 10 may exclude any of the aforementioned optional components.

[0027] The first and second rotating members 12 and 14 can be in a first rotational position relative to each other (about axis A). Figure 1 ) and second rotation position ( Figure 2Rotate between ) and optionally further relative to each other in a second rotational position and a third rotational position. Figure 3 Rotate between ).

[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the first rotating member 12 is an outer rotating member and the second rotating member 14 is an inner rotating member, wherein a portion of the inner rotating member is visible through the outer rotating member. In the illustrated example, for this purpose, a through-hole 31 is provided in the first rotating member 12. Alternatively, a transparent or semi-transparent window may be provided, allowing the second (inner) rotating member 14 to be visible through the first (outer) rotating member 12. In other embodiments, the rotating member 14 may be considered the first rotating member and the rotating member 12 may be considered the second rotating member, in which case the first rotating member 12 will be the inner rotating member and the second rotating member 14 will be the outer rotating member.

[0029] like Figure 4 As can be seen, the first rotating member 12 includes a first part 12a, a second part 12b and a third part 12c, which are all connected together in any suitable manner (such as by mechanical fasteners shown in 32).

[0030] The second rotating member 14 includes a first portion 14a and a second portion 14b. The second portion 14b and the first portion 14a of the second rotating member 14 are rotatably connected to each other by a drive arm 34, which extends from the second portion 14b and is fitted into a drive groove 35 on the first portion 14a. It should be noted that the drive arm 34 and the drive groove 35 allow the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b to be rotatably connected to each other, while also allowing axial relative movement between the first portion 14a and the second portion 14b.

[0031] In embodiments where a third rotational position exists, the second rotating member 14 may include a first mark 36 ( Figure 1 ), and the second mark 38 ( Figure 2 ), and may include a third marker 40 ( Figure 3 The first mark 36 may be a first facial feature representing a first facial expression, and is visible when the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are in the first rotating position, such as... Figure 1 As shown in the example. In this example, the first facial feature represents a smiling face with its eyes closed. The second mark 38 can be a second facial feature representing a second facial expression, and is visible when the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are in the second rotating position, as shown. Figure 2As shown in the example. In this example, the second mark can be positioned approximately 90 degrees angularly away from the first mark 36 on the second rotating member 14. In this example, the second facial feature represents a smiling animal cartoon face with its eyes open. The third mark 40 can be a third facial feature representing a third facial expression and is visible when the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are in the third rotating position, as shown. Figure 3 As shown in the example. In this example, the third facial feature represents a cartoonish face with its eyes open and smiling.

[0032] Main bias component 17 ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first and second rotating members 12 and 14 are positioned to push the first and second rotating members 12 and 14 toward a second rotating position. It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, where the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 may be positioned in a third rotating position, the main biasing member 17 is positioned to push the first and second rotating members toward the third rotating position. For example, when the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are located between the first and second rotating positions, the main biasing member 17 is positioned to push the first and second rotating members toward the second rotating position (or, alternatively, to push these rotating members toward the third rotating position).

[0033] The main biasing member 17 can be, for example, a torsion spring, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it has a first torsion spring end 17a connected to the first rotating member 12. Figure 5 The first torsion spring end 17a is connected to the third portion 12c of the first rotating member 12 via a slot 42 therethrough, and the second torsion spring end 17b is connected to the second portion 14b of the second rotating member 14 via an engagement with a post 44 thereon. More specifically, in the example shown, the first torsion spring end 17a is connected to the third portion 12c of the first rotating member 12 via a slot 42 therethrough, and the second torsion spring end 17b is connected to the second portion 14b of the second rotating member 14 via an engagement with a post 44 thereon.

[0034] The protruding member 16 is rotatably fixed to the first rotating member 12, and is retractable relative to the first rotating member 12 in a retracted position. Figure 1 ) and extended position ( Figure 2 The movement between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14. In an embodiment where the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are movable to a third rotating position, the protruding member 16... Figure 2 The extended position shown is the first extended position, and the protruding member 16 can also be positioned relative to the first rotating member 12. Figure 2 The first extension position and the second extension position ( Figure 3The movement occurs between the two members. As can be seen, in the example shown, when the protruding member 16 is in the second extended position, it extends further from the first rotating member 12 compared to when it is in the first extended position, and when the protruding member 16 is in the first extended position, it extends further from the first rotating member 12 compared to when it is in the retracted position. To be more certain, it will be understood that in the retracted position, the protruding member 16 does not need to be fully retracted into the first rotating member 12. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, a portion of the protruding member 16 extends slightly from the first rotating member 12. However, in other embodiments, when in the retracted position, the protruding member 16 may be fully retracted into the first rotating member 12.

[0035] The protruding member 16 may be made of multiple components, including a first portion 16a and a second portion 16b, which may be connected together by any suitable means, such as by mechanical fastener 46. The protruding member 16 may represent the body of a character, with the head represented by a first rotating member 12 and / or a second rotating member 12 and 14. The first portion 16a may be the front portion of the body, while the second portion 16b may be the rear portion of the body.

[0036] The relative rotation between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 between the first and second rotating positions drives the movement of the protruding member 16 between the retracted position and the extended position. If the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 are movable to a third rotating position, the relative rotation between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 between the first and second rotating positions drives the movement of the protruding member 16 between the first extended position and the second extended position.

[0037] In embodiments in which a helical guide 18 and a helical guide follower 20 are provided, such as the embodiment shown, the helical guide 18 and the helical guide follower 20 associate the relative rotational motion between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 with the extension and retraction of the protruding member 16 relative to the first rotating member 12.

[0038] In some embodiments, the helical guide 18 is connected to one of the second rotating member 14 and the protruding member 16, and the helical guide follower 20 is connected to the protruding member 16. In the example embodiment shown, (see...) Figure 6 The helical guide 18 is connected to the second rotating member 14 (e.g., connected to the second part 14b of the second rotating member 14 via a mechanical fastener 47), and the helical guide follower 20 consists of two helical guide followers 20. Figure 7 The first of the two spiral-guided followers 20 are respectively connected to the first part 16a and the second part 16b of the protruding member 16.

[0039] In addition, such as Figure 4 As can be seen, the first rotating member 12 (particularly the third portion 12c of the first rotating member 12) may have a linear motion guide 48, which includes a follower constraint groove 50 for each provided helical guide follower 20. In this embodiment, there are two follower constraint grooves 50, each of which constrains one of the two helical guide followers 20 to move axially when engaged with the helical guide 18. The follower constraint groove 50 and the helical guide follower 20 may be components that rotatably fix the protrusion member 16 to the first rotating member 12.

[0040] As a result of this arrangement, the relative rotation between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 between the first and second rotating positions drives the relative rotation between the helical guide 18 and the helical guide follower 20, which in turn drives the protruding member 16 to move between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0041] The latching member 26 is used to hold the deformable toy 10 in a first state. The latching member 26 can be in the latched position ( Figure 8 ) and unlock location ( Figure 9 The latch member 26 moves between the extended and retracted positions. In the latched position, the latch member 26 engages with the latch shoulder 52 to prevent the protruding member 16 from moving toward either the extended or retracted position. In the unlocked position, the latch member 26 allows the protruding member 16 to move toward the extended position. The latch member 26 includes a first magnetic interaction member 54 and is positioned near a second magnetic interaction member (in) the exterior of the deformable toy 10. Figure 9 When the latch member 26 is moved to the unlocked position (shown as 56 in the middle), it also includes a hook portion 57 that can engage with the latch shoulder 52.

[0042] Magnetic interaction components (such as first and second magnetic interaction components 54 and 56) are components that are caused to move in the presence of a magnet. Therefore, a magnetic interaction component can be a piece of ferromagnetic material, or, for example, it can be a magnet itself. It will be understood that at least one of the first and second magnetic interaction components 54 and 56 may be a magnet, while the other of the first and second magnetic interaction components 54 and 56 may be a magnet, or may be an object interacting with a magnet, such as a ferromagnetic component. In the example shown, the first magnetic interaction component 54 is a magnet, while the second magnetic interaction component 56 is a piece of ferromagnetic material, such as steel, embedded in a platform component 58, the upper surface of which is a support surface G.

[0043] To hold the deformable toy 10 in the first position, the latch member 26 and the latch shoulder 52 can be disposed on any suitable combination of the elements. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the latch member 26 is connected to the protruding member 16, while the latch shoulder 52 is connected to the first rotating member 12 (specifically, to the linear motion guide 48). In another embodiment, the latch member 26 may be connected to the first rotating member 12, while the latch shoulder 52 may be connected to the second rotating member 14 to prevent relative rotation between them. In yet another embodiment, the latch member 26 may be connected to the second rotating member 14, while the latch shoulder 52 may be connected to the protruding member 16 to prevent relative linear movement between them. Since the movements of the first rotating member 12, the second rotating member 14, and the protruding member 16 are all interconnected, the latch member 26 and the latch shoulder 52 can be disposed on any combination of two of the three elements.

[0044] The latching member 26 may be pivotally connected (e.g., via pin joint 60) to any component to which it is connected (e.g., a protruding member) so that it can pivotally move between a latched position and an unlocked position.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, when the protruding member 16 is in the retracted position ( Figure 1 When the deformable toy 10 rolls on the support surface G (optionally, the intention is to attempt to make the deformable toy 10 roll on the second magnetic interaction member 56, such as...), the deformable toy 10 can roll on the support surface G (optionally, the intention is to make the deformable toy 10 roll on the second magnetic interaction member 56, such as...). Figure 10 As shown, the first magnetic interaction member 54 is simultaneously oriented such that it is sufficiently close to the second magnetic interaction member 56 to cause the latch member 26 to unlock. And when the protruding member is in the extended position ( Figure 2 When the protruding member 16 has a ground contact surface 62, Figure 9 ) and can optionally be positioned via ground engagement surface 62 ( Figure 2 The deformable toy 10 is supported separately on the support surface G.

[0046] The optional isolation element 22 can be provided in Figure 11 and Figure 12 The blocking position shown is the same as Figure 13 Movement between the release positions shown. In the blocking position, the isolator 22 prevents the relative rotation between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 from exceeding the second rotation position ( Figure 2 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 ) and to prevent the movement of the protruding member from exceeding the first extension position ( Figure 2 and Figure 11 In the released position, the isolator 22 allows relative rotation between the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 to exceed the second rotating position and reach the third rotating position. Figure 3 and Figure 13 ), and allows the protruding member 16 to move beyond the first extension position to reach the second extension position ( Figure 3 and Figure 13 ).

[0047] The isolator biasing member 24 pushes the isolator 22 from a first of a blocking position and a release position toward a second of a blocking position and a release position. In the example embodiment shown, the isolator biasing member 24 pushes the isolator 22 toward the blocking position. In the embodiment shown, the isolator biasing member 24 is a helical compression spring, but it can be any other suitable type of biasing member.

[0048] The isolation retainer 64 can be provided and can be in the retaining position ( Figure 13 ) and position of travel ( Figure 12 The isolator 22 moves between the blocking position and the release position. In the holding position, the isolator retainer 64 overcomes the biasing force applied by the isolator biasing member 24 and holds the isolator 22 in the first of the blocking position and the release position (in the example shown, the release position). In the traveling position, the isolator retainer 64 allows the isolator 22 to move from the first of the blocking position and the release position to the second of the blocking position and the release position (in the example shown, from the release position to the blocking position).

[0049] In the example shown, the isolator retainer 64 is an elastic member that is fixedly held in place by the isolator housing 66. Figure 4 It is possible to securely mount the isolator housing 66 to the third portion 12c of the first rotating member 12. The isolator retainer 64 has an engaging end 68, which is in Figure 4 It is best visible in the middle, but it is in Figure 12 and Figure 13 It can be identified even though it is slightly obscured by the rest of the isolator retainer 64.

[0050] The spacer 22 itself includes a plurality of spacer retainer guide surfaces shown as 70, 72, 74, 76, and 78. When the spacer 22 is in Figure 12 When the object is in the blocking position and is pushed in the first direction (e.g., in the blocking position), Figure 12 (in the view shown, upwards, toward its release position), it will drive the first isolator retainer guide surface 72 to engage with the isolator retainer 64, which will be toward... Figure 12The left-hand drive isolator retainer engagement end is shown in the view shown. Further movement of isolator 22 in the first direction will then cause engagement end 68 to attach to the locking protrusion (which has some of the aforementioned guide surfaces thereon) shown in 80. Further movement of isolator 22 in the selected direction will cause engagement end 68 to engage with the second isolator retainer guide surface 72, which will push engagement end 68 back toward the neutral position. Isolator 22 is then released, which allows isolator biasing member 24 to push the isolator in a second direction opposite to the first direction. This causes engagement end 68 to engage with the third isolator retainer guide surface 74. Further movement of isolator 22 in the second direction causes engagement end 68 to engage with the locking notch shown in 82 (i.e., Figure 13 (as shown in the image), at which point the isolator 22 is in the released position.

[0051] When the isolation element 22 is in such a state Figure 13 At the release position shown, and again along the first direction (i.e., in Figure 13 When pushed upwards in the view shown, the fourth isolator retainer guide surface 76 engages with the isolator retainer 64 (i.e., with the engaging end 68), guiding the engaging end 68 to the right side of the locking protrusion 80. Releasing the isolator 22 at this point allows the isolator biasing member 24 to drive the isolator 22 in the second direction (i.e., downwards in the view shown), at which point the engaging end 68 bypasses the right side of the locking protrusion 80 and engages the fifth isolator retainer guide surface 78, which directs the engaging end 68 toward the right side of the locking protrusion 80. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The neutral position shown (i.e., roughly in the center) guides you back.

[0052] In order to actuate the isolator 22 to move it between a blocking position and a releasing position, an actuating surface 84 may be provided on the protruding member 16. Figure 13 and Figure 14 The user can push down the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 to cause the protruding member 16 to retract into the first rotating member 12, which causes the actuating surface 84 to engage upward with the spacer 22. Figure 14 This switches the isolator 22 to either the blocking position or the releasing position, regardless of whether it is in the blocking position or the releasing position.

[0053] Then, depending on whether the latching member 26 engages with the latching shoulder 52, and depending on the position of the isolator 22 after it is actuated, the main biasing member 17 pushes the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 back toward any rotational position they can reach.

[0054] Annexes 28a and 28b, as well as 30a and 30b, can be actuated as needed by a biasing member (e.g., a torsion spring) to flip upwards.

[0055] To be more specific, it will be noted that an embodiment of a deformable toy 10 may be provided that does not include protruding members but includes a first rotating member 12 and a second rotating member 14, the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 being movable between a first, a second and a third rotational position, and employing a separator 22 to prevent the relative movement of the first rotating member 12 and the second rotating member 14 from exceeding the second rotational position.

[0056] Although specific advantages have been listed above, various embodiments may include some of the listed advantages, exclude the listed advantages, or include all of the listed advantages.

[0057] Those skilled in the art will understand that many other possible alternative implementations and variations exist, and the examples above are merely illustrative of one or more implementations. Therefore, the scope is limited only by the appended claims and any modifications thereof.

Claims

1. A transformable toy, comprising: A first rotating member and a second rotating member, wherein the first rotating member and the second rotating member are capable of rotating relative to each other between a first rotating position and a second rotating position; A protruding member is rotatably fixed to the first rotating member and is movable relative to the first rotating member between a retracted position and an extended position; as well as A helical guide connected to one of the second rotating member and the protruding member, and a helical guide follower connected to the other of the second rotating member and the protruding member. The relative rotation between the first rotating member and the second rotating member, between the first rotating position and the second rotating position, drives the relative rotation between the helical guide and the helical guide follower, which in turn drives the protruding member to move between the retracted position and the extended position. The first rotating member and the second rotating member are also capable of rotating relative to each other between the second rotating position and the third rotating position; Furthermore, the extended position of the protruding member is a first extended position, and the protruding member is also capable of moving relative to the first rotating member between the first extended position and a second extended position. Its features are, The deformable toy also includes a separator that can move between a blocking position and a releasing position; In the blocking position, the isolator prevents the relative rotation between the first rotating member and the second rotating member from exceeding the second rotating position and the movement of the protruding member from exceeding the first extending position. Furthermore, in the released position, the isolator allows the relative rotation between the first rotating member and the second rotating member to exceed the second rotating position and reach the third rotating position, and the movement of the protruding member to exceed the first extended position and reach the second extended position; It also includes an isolator biasing member and an isolator retainer, the isolator biasing member pushing the isolator from a first of the blocking position and the releasing position toward a second of the blocking position and the releasing position, the isolator retainer being movable between a retaining position and a traveling position, wherein in the retaining position the isolator retainer holds the isolator in the first of the blocking position and the releasing position, and wherein in the traveling position the isolator retainer allows the isolator to move from the first of the blocking position and the releasing position to the second of the blocking position and the releasing position.

2. The deformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotating component is an outer rotating component, and the second rotating component is an inner rotating component, wherein a portion of the inner rotating component is visible through the outer rotating component, and the inner rotating component includes a first mark and a second mark. When the outer rotating member and the inner rotating member are in the first rotating position, the first mark can be seen through the outer rotating member; when the outer rotating member and the inner rotating member are in the second rotating position, the second mark can be seen through the outer rotating member.

3. The deformable toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first marker is a first facial feature representing a first facial expression, and the second marker is a second facial feature representing a second facial expression.

4. The deformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotating component is an external rotating component, and the second rotating component is an internal rotating component, wherein a portion of the internal rotating component is visible through the external rotating component, and wherein the internal rotating component includes a first mark, a second mark, and a third mark; Specifically, when the outer rotating member and the inner rotating member are in the first rotating position, the first mark can be seen through the outer rotating member; when the outer rotating member and the inner rotating member are in the second rotating position, the second mark can be seen through the outer rotating member; and when the outer rotating member and the inner rotating member are in the third rotating position, the third mark can be seen through the outer rotating member.

5. The deformable toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first mark is a first facial feature representing a first facial expression, the second mark is a second facial feature representing a second facial expression, and the third mark is a third facial feature representing a third facial expression.

6. The deformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isolator biasing member pushes the isolator toward the blocking position, and the isolator retainer holds the isolator in the release position against the biasing force applied by the isolator biasing member.

7. The deformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a main biasing member, which is positioned to push the first rotating member and the second rotating member toward the second rotating position and to push the protruding member toward the extended position.

8. The deformable toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main biasing member is a torsion spring, having a first torsion spring end connected to the first rotating member and a second torsion spring end connected to the second rotating member.

9. The deformable toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a latching member movable between a latched position and an unlocked position, wherein in the latched position, the latching member is capable of engaging a latch shoulder to prevent the protruding member from moving toward one of the extended position and the retracted position, and wherein in the unlocked position, the latching member allows the protruding member to move toward the extended position, wherein the latching member includes a first magnetic interaction member and is positioned to move to the unlocked position when the deformable toy approaches a second magnetic interaction member outside the deformable toy, wherein at least one of the first magnetic interaction member and the second magnetic interaction member is a magnet.

10. The deformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the protruding member is in the retracted position, the deformable toy is able to roll on the support surface, and when the protruding member is in the extended position, the protruding member has a ground engagement surface and is positioned to support the deformable toy on the support surface alone through the ground engagement surface.

11. A transformable toy, comprising: A first rotating member and a second rotating member, wherein the first rotating member and the second rotating member are capable of rotating relative to each other between a first rotating position and a second rotating position, and between the second rotating position and a third rotating position; Its features are: The deformable toy also includes a separator that can move between a blocking position and a releasing position; In the blocking position, the isolator prevents the relative rotation between the first rotating member and the second rotating member from exceeding the second rotating position. Furthermore, in the released position, the isolator allows the relative rotation between the first rotating member and the second rotating member to exceed the second rotating position and reach the third rotating position; An isolator biasing member that pushes the isolator from a first of a blocking position and a releasing position toward a second of the blocking position and the releasing position; and an isolator retainer movable between a retaining position and a traveling position, wherein in the retaining position the isolator retains the isolator in the first of the blocking position and the releasing position, and in the traveling position the isolator retainer allows the isolator to move from the first of the blocking position and the releasing position to the second of the blocking position and the releasing position.

12. The deformable toy according to claim 11, characterized in that, The isolator biasing member pushes the isolator toward the blocking position, and the isolator retainer holds the isolator in the release position against the biasing force applied by the isolator biasing member.

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