Action figure

Abstract

The present invention provides a new action toy capable of moving an action member back and forth while rotating. The action toy is provided with a rotating shaft on which an action member is mounted so that the action member can move in the axial direction, and a wall that surrounds at least a portion of the outer circumference of the rotating shaft and has a helical first engagement portion extending in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, a second engagement portion being formed on the action member to engage with the first engagement portion, the action member being caused to perform helical movement by causing the second engagement portion to follow the first engagement portion to perform action.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to action toys. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, as a toy that uses a helical mechanism to make the moving parts move, the toy described in Patent Document 1 is known.

[0003] This toy includes a spiral shaft rising from a base and a lifting platform for mounting a toy car. The spiral shaft is inserted into a through hole provided on the lifting platform, and a protrusion on the inner wall of the insertion hole engages with a spiral protrusion on the outer periphery of the spiral shaft. Furthermore, in this toy, the lifting platform rises by rotating the spiral shaft and falls under its own weight.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent document: Japanese Statute No. 63-24957 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In this toy, when the lifting platform rises, its rotation is stopped while the rotating shaft rotates, causing the platform to rise directly. When the lifting platform descends, the rotation shaft is stopped, allowing the platform to descend while rotating under its own weight. In other words, the platform's rotation must be stopped when it rises; it is impossible to make the platform rotate and move along the axis of rotation simultaneously during both rising and falling phases.

[0009] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a new toy that allows the moving parts to rotate and move back and forth.

[0010] Methods for solving problems

[0011] The first solution is an action toy, characterized in that...

[0012] The action toy has the following features:

[0013] A rotating shaft, on which an actuating component is mounted, enabling the actuating component to move axially; and

[0014] A wall, which is disposed beside the rotating shaft, and has a first engaging portion inclined relative to the rotating shaft,

[0015] The actuating component has a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion.

[0016] The mechanism is configured such that by causing the second engaging portion to conform to the first engaging portion, the actuating component can perform helical motion in one direction and other directions.

[0017] The action toy has a gear mechanism that rotates the rotating shaft.

[0018] The gear mechanism includes a planetary gear mechanism with a sun gear and planetary gears. The sun gear rotates in a predetermined direction by manual operation, and the planetary gears rotate around the sun gear by the rotation of the sun gear in the predetermined direction and are connected to the gears of the rotation axis, thereby causing the rotation axis to rotate in the predetermined direction. The gear mechanism is configured to allow the rotation axis to reverse when the manual operation is not performed.

[0019] The force is applied to the actuating component in the other directions.

[0020] The rotating shaft is rotated by the manual operation, thereby causing the second engaging part to overcome the force and conform to the first engaging part to perform an action, thus enabling the actuating component to move in a spiral motion in one direction.

[0021] When no manual operation is performed, the second engaging part conforms to the first engaging part through the applied force, thereby causing the actuating component to move in a spiral motion in the other direction.

[0022] The second solution, based on the first solution, is characterized in that the planetary gear mechanism causes the rotating shaft to rotate little by little by continuously striking the button, thereby causing the actuating component to perform a helical motion in one direction.

[0023] The third solution is based on the first or second solution, characterized in that the rotating shaft extends in the vertical direction, the first engaging portion is an inclined surface formed on the wall, and the second engaging portion is an abutting portion that abuts against the inclined surface.

[0024] The fourth solution is based on the third solution, characterized in that the abutting part is a wheel disposed on the actuating component and rolling on the inclined surface.

[0025] The fifth scheme is based on any one of the first to fourth schemes, characterized in that the gear mechanism includes a first gear attached to the rotating shaft and a second gear meshing with the first gear and transmitting power to the first gear. The first gear is a toothed gear, and when the actuating component reaches one end of the helical motion through the rotation of the rotating shaft, the meshing is disengaged through the toothed part.

[0026] The sixth embodiment is based on any one of the first to fifth embodiments, characterized in that the rotating shaft extends in the vertical direction, and a first article placement part is formed in the actuating component, which is capable of holding an article on the upper surface.

[0027] The seventh solution is based on the sixth solution, characterized in that the first article placement part is connected to the second article placement part at the upward moving position, thereby transferring the article from the first article placement part to the second article placement part.

[0028] The eighth embodiment, based on the sixth or seventh embodiment, is characterized in that the article is a toy vehicle, and the first article placement part and / or the second article placement part constitute part of the track of the toy vehicle.

[0029] Invention Effects

[0030] According to the first scheme, by causing the second engaging part to move in the shape of the first engaging part, the moving part can be made to move in a spiral motion, thereby enabling the moving part to move back and forth in a spiral motion.

[0031] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the moving part is moved in one direction by rotating the rotating shaft, and the second engaging part is made to conform to the first engaging part by a predetermined force in another direction, thereby moving the moving part in that other direction. Therefore, the moving part can be made to perform a spiral motion back and forth.

[0032] According to the second design, the rotating shaft rotates little by little, so the actuating component also intermittently performs a spiral motion, allowing for convenient button operation. In particular, due to the use of a planetary gear mechanism, the actuating component returns to its original position when no button operation is performed, resulting in a significant improvement.

[0033] According to the third scheme, the rotating shaft extends in the vertical direction, the first engaging part is an inclined surface formed on the wall, and the second engaging part is an abutting part that abuts against the inclined surface. Therefore, it is possible to form an image in which the moving part moves up or down on the inclined surface by itself.

[0034] According to the fourth scheme, the abutment part is a wheel that is set on the moving part and rolls on the inclined plane, so the moving part can smoothly move up and down on the inclined plane.

[0035] According to the fifth scheme, when the moving part reaches one end of the helical motion through the rotation of the rotating shaft, the engagement is disengaged by the missing tooth part. Therefore, the moving part can be reliably stopped at the predetermined position, and damage to gears and the like can be prevented.

[0036] According to the sixth embodiment, the rotation axis extends vertically, and a first item placement part is formed on the moving part, which can hold an item on the upper surface. Therefore, by moving the first item placement part in a spiral shape, the item located on the first item placement part can be observed from various angles, thereby increasing the enjoyment.

[0037] According to the seventh embodiment, the first item placement part is connected to the second item placement part in the upward moving position, which is configured to transfer the item from the first item placement part to the second item placement part. Therefore, a toy that can be made to transport and discharge the item in a spiral shape can be realized.

[0038] According to the eighth embodiment, the item-carrying part constitutes part of the track of the vehicle toy, thus enabling the toy to move in a spiral shape. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 It's a 3D model of a track toy.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the installation structure of a track piece.

[0041] Figure 3 Observing from below Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the disassembled track piece and pedestal.

[0042] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Side view of the mounting structure of the track plate stop.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotating mechanism as seen from above.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotating mechanism as seen from below.

[0045] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 2 A perspective view of the installation structure of the track piece and the track pieces connected to it.

[0046] Figure 8 It is a perspective view showing the combined state of the gripper and the rope fixing component.

[0047] Figure 9 It is a perspective view showing the engagement and disengagement of the gripper and the rope fixing component.

[0048] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the state of the jumping device before it jumps.

[0049] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the state of the jumping device after it jumps.

[0050] Figure 12 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the connection status of a portion of the track pieces.

[0051] Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing the installation structure of a stop block for a track piece.

[0052] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the structure of a rotary lifting device.

[0053] Figure 15 It is a three-dimensional view showing the handle and reel.

[0054] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the engagement relationship between the rotating shaft and the engaging component.

[0055] Figure 17 This is a top view showing the toy car entering a track plate in its entry state.

[0056] Figure 18 This is a top view showing the toy car in its pushed-back state.

[0057] Figure 19 This is an exploded perspective view showing the ejection structure of a toy car with a track piece.

[0058] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0059] 1: Toy cars;

[0060] 2: Button;

[0061] 3: Gripped component;

[0062] 4: Handle;

[0063] 5: Handle;

[0064] 11-17: Track pieces;

[0065] 11a: Rotation axis;

[0066] 20: Rotary lifting device;

[0067] 20a: Rotating mechanism;

[0068] 20b: Screw mechanism;

[0069] 23-26: Gears;

[0070] 28: wall;

[0071] 28a: inclined plane;

[0072] 40 jump device;

[0073] 70: Rotary lifting device;

[0074] 70a: Winding mechanism;

[0075] 70b: Screw mechanism;

[0076] 78: Rotation axis;

[0077] 100: Track toys. Detailed Implementation

[0078] An example of a play method

[0079] Figure 1 This is a 3D model of the Track Toy 100.

[0080] The method of playing with the track toy 100 will be explained using a toy car 1 as an example.

[0081] After the toy car 1 is placed on track 11, the button 2 is pressed repeatedly. Track 11 spirals upwards little by little around the rotation axis 11a. When the orientation of track 11 changes by 180 degrees, the toy car 1 moves from track 11 to the bottom of the ramp on track 12. Since track 12 forms a straight upward ramp, the toy car 1 remains at the bottom of the ramp.

[0082] Next, as the gripper 3 slowly slides to the left, track plate 12 slowly jumps up around axis 12a, changing from an upward ramp to a downward ramp. Thus, toy car 1 moves up and down track plate 12, transferring to track plate 13. Track plate 13 forms a left-turning U-shaped bend, becoming a slightly downward ramp. Therefore, toy car 1 moves up and down track plate 13, boarding track plate 14 and coming to a stop.

[0083] Next, as handle 4 is rotated clockwise, track plate 14 rotates and rises until it reaches the same height as the entrance to track plate 15. Thus, toy car 1 transfers from track plate 14 to track plate 15. Track plate 15 forms a downhill ramp for a left-hand bend. Therefore, toy car 1 moves up and down track plate 15 until it reaches its exit. The exit of track plate 15 separates from the entrance to the next track plate 16, which is located at a higher position. Therefore, toy car 1 jumps onto track plate 16. Track plate 16 forms an S-curve, becoming a downhill ramp. Toy car 1 then moves up and down track plate 16 and stops near track plate 17.

[0084] Track plate 17 becomes a track that swings by the operation of handle 5. When handle 5 is moved, track plate 17 swings. When the position and timing match, toy car 1 transfers to track plate 17 and returns to track plate 11.

[0085] Rotary Lifting Device 20

[0086] The rotating lifting device 20 causes the track plate 11 to rotate around the rotating axis 11a while rising by continuously pressing the button 2.

[0087] The rotary lifting device 20 includes a rotary mechanism 20a that rotates the rotary shaft 11a, and a screw mechanism 20b that causes the track plate 11 to move in a spiral motion by rotating the rotary shaft 11a.

[0088] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the installation structure of the track piece 11. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the disassembled state of track piece 11 and base 27 from below.

[0089] A track piece 11 is mounted on the rotating shaft 11a, separated from the base 27.

[0090] That is, a groove 11b is formed along the axial direction on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 11a. The rotating shaft 11a is inserted through and into the cylindrical portion 27a of the base 27. Then, a protrusion 27b provided along the axial direction on the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 27a engages with the groove 11b. That is, the base 27 is mounted on the rotating shaft 11a in a manner that prevents rotation but allows axial movement.

[0091] It should be noted that the pedestal 27 and the track piece 11 are joined together by embedding.

[0092] Next, the track piece 11 will be explained.

[0093] Figure 4 This is a side view of the mounting structure of stop 11d.

[0094] The base plate of the track plate 11 has a downward gradient facing the front of the toy car 1 it is placed on. Therefore, in this state, the toy car 1 will fall off the track plate 11. Thus, a stop 11d that can rise and fall by rotating about the axis 11c and a locking member 11f that can lock the stop 11d in an upright position by rotating about the axis 11e are provided at the front end of the track plate 11.

[0095] The stop block 11d is forced in the tilting direction by a torsion spring (not shown). In addition, the locking member 11f is forced in the direction that can lock the stop block 11d in the upright position by a torsion spring (not shown).

[0096] The claw 11g of the locking member 11f, which is separate from the shaft 11e, abuts against the shaft portion of the stop block 11d, locking the stop block 11d in the upright position.

[0097] Before the track plate 11 makes a spiral motion and is about to connect with the track plate 12, the locking member 11f and the support column 12b formed under the track plate 12 ( Figure 7 The triangular sliding contact portion 12c of the stop block 11d slides into contact with the track plate 12 and moves downward, causing the stop block 11d to tilt towards the track plate 12, with its front end resting on the track plate 12. Thus, the toy car 1 on the track plate 11 is transferred to the track plate 12.

[0098] It should be noted that during the period when the stop block 11d tilts towards the track piece 12 and its front end rests on the track piece 12, the upward state of the track piece 11 is maintained by the force of the stop block 11d. Then, when the track piece 12 jumps up, the stop block 11d stands up and is once again locked by the locking member 11f.

[0099] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotating mechanism 20a as seen from above. Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the rotating mechanism 20a as seen from below.

[0100] When button 2 is pressed, the rotating mechanism 20a transmits its power to the rotating shaft 11a via rod 21, rack 22, gear 23, gear 24, gear 25, and gear 26, causing the rotating shaft 11a to rotate.

[0101] That is, button 2 is configured to move up and down. Below button 2 is a rod 21 that can rotate about a central axis 21a. When button 2 is pressed, one end of rod 21 is pressed, and rod 21 rotates about axis 21a in a predetermined direction. A rack 22, capable of reciprocating in the horizontal plane, engages with the other end of rod 21 and moves in one direction when button 2 is pressed. A return spring 22b is attached to rack 22; when button 2 is stopped, rack 22, rod 21, and button 2 return to their initial positions.

[0102] The teeth of rack 22 mesh with gear 23. A gear 24, rotating concentrically with gear 23, is located below gear 23. An arm 25a is mounted on the shaft 23a of gear 23, and a gear 25 (planetary gear) that positions gear 24 as a sun gear is mounted on this arm 25a. Arm 25a can rotate within a predetermined range. When button 2 is pressed, the rotation of gear 24 causes arm 25a to rotate in a predetermined direction, meshing gear 25 with gear 26. This causes gear 26 to rotate. Gear 26 is a toothed gear, and a rotating shaft 11a is vertically mounted on it. Therefore, the rotating shaft 11a rotates integrally with the rotation of gear 26. Gear 26 is a toothed gear because when the track plate 11 is fully raised, gear 25 reaches the missing tooth portion, and even if button 2 is pressed further, the track plate 11 will not move.

[0103] It should be noted that a ratchet mechanism can be used instead of a planetary gear mechanism. However, in the case of a ratchet mechanism, the hand will not move back even if it is removed from button 2, therefore, the number of times the rotating shaft 11a has been pressed is counted.

[0104] When the rotating shaft 11a rotates, the screw mechanism 20b causes the platform 27 mounted on the rotating shaft 11a to rise while revolving along the inclined plane 28a. The inclined plane 28a is formed in the wall 28 surrounding half of the rotating shaft 11a.

[0105] Near the rotation axis 11a, a semi-circular arc-shaped wall 28 is provided concentrically with the rotation axis 11a when viewed from above. An inclined surface 28a is formed in the wall 28. The wall 28 provided next to the rotation axis 11a can be a wall for the pedestal 27 to conform to, or it can simply be that the conforming surface is inclined relative to the rotation axis 11a.

[0106] On the other hand, a wheel 27c is attached to the pedestal 27, which rests on the inclined plane 28a. The pedestal 27 can also rest directly on the inclined plane 28a.

[0107] Then, as the rotating shaft 11a rotates, the wheel 27c rolls on the inclined plane 28a, thereby the platform 27 smoothly performs a spiral motion outside the rotating shaft 11a.

[0108] By making the pedestal 27 and the track plate 11 spiral, a highly interesting lifting device can be achieved.

[0109] Jumping Device 40

[0110] like Figure 7 As shown, one end of the track piece 12 is mounted to the support column 41 via a horizontal shaft 12a. Jumping device 40 (see reference) Figure 10 and Figure 11 The track piece 12 is pushed up near the shaft 12a by the operation of the pinching member 3.

[0111] The jumping device 40 includes a lifting mechanism 40a that operates through the operation of the gripping member 3, and a rack mechanism 40b that operates through the power of the lifting mechanism 40a.

[0112] First, let's explain the gripper 3.

[0113] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the combined state of the gripping member 3 and the rope fixing member 45. Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the disengaged state of the gripping member 3 and the rope fixing member 45.

[0114] The gripper 3 is fixed to the slider 43, which moves along the guide groove 42. The slider 43 is connected to a rope fastener 45 at one end of a rope 44. The rope fastener 45 connects the gripper 3 to the lifting mechanism 40a.

[0115] The slider 43 is engaged with the rope fastener 45 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. For example, it can be engaged by the interlocking of a recess and a protrusion or by a resilient locking claw. Alternatively, it can be engaged magnetically without a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0116] Here, a columnar outer connector 43a is formed on the slider 43, which engages with a C-shaped inner connector 45a formed on the rope fixing member 45 and having elasticity. The outer connector 43a and the inner connector 45a are engaged by the slider 43 along the direction of movement, and when the slider 43 is moved, the rope fixing member 45 also moves integrally. In addition, when the outer connector 43a of the slider 43 and the inner connector 45a of the rope fixing member 45 are subjected to a force greater than necessary, the engagement between the slider 43 and the rope fixing member 45 is released, thereby disconnecting the power transmission of the gripper 3. As a result, the power transmission of the gripper 3 is cut off. In the embodiment, when the gripper 3 is quickly operated to the left, the power transmission of the gripper 3 is cut off, thereby preventing the track piece 12 from jumping up quickly and preventing the toy car 1 riding on the track piece 12 from flying off.

[0117] The lifting mechanism 40a raises the movable rack 48 in the rack mechanism 40b via the operation of the gripper 3 and the rope 44 connected to the rope fixing member 45.

[0118] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the state of the movable rack 48 when it is descending. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the state of the movable rack 48 when it is raised.

[0119] The rope 44, connected to the rope fixing member 45, is guided from below into the support column 41 after being wound around the pulley 46, etc. Then, inside the support column 41, it is wound around the pulley (fixed pulley) 47 provided on the upper part of the fixing part 41a, and the other end is connected to the movable rack 48 located below it. The movable rack 48 can move up and down along the guide rail 49, and is pulled up by the rope 44 when the gripper 3 is operated.

[0120] The rack and pinion mechanism 40b consists of a movable rack 48, a double gear 51 mounted on the pusher member 50, and a fixed rack 52 formed in the fixed part 41a. The double gear 51 consists of a large-diameter gear and a small-diameter gear that move integrally, wherein the large-diameter gear meshes with the teeth of the movable rack 48, and the small-diameter gear meshes with the teeth of the fixed rack 52.

[0121] As a result, when the gripper 3 is operated, causing the movable rack 48 to rise due to the pull of the rope 44, the double gear 51 rotates in one direction, and the small-diameter gear of the double gear 51 moves upward along the fixed rack 52. This causes the pusher 50 to rise, pushing the track piece 12 upward. It should be noted that when the operation of the gripper 3 stops, the pusher 50 descends under its own weight, moving along the reverse path, and the movable rack 48 and the gripper 3 return to their initial positions. In this case, a return spring can also be provided as needed.

[0122] Block 60

[0123] Figure 12 This is a perspective view showing track pieces 13-15. Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing the installation structure of the stop 60 of the track piece 13.

[0124] A housing 61 containing a stop 60 is installed on the lower side of the exit of the track plate 13. The stop 60 is configured to rotate about the axis 60a in the vertical direction and is subjected to an upward force by a torsion spring (not shown).

[0125] The stop block 60 has a tongue-shaped base 60b, and a locking protrusion 60c is vertically disposed in the middle of the long side on the upper surface of the base 60b. The locking protrusion 60c is composed of a first part extending along the long side of the base 60b and a second part extending along the width and connected to the first part in the middle, forming a T-shape overall.

[0126] Furthermore, when the next-level track plate 14 is in the descending position, the front end of the base 60b of the stop block 60 is pressed downward by the rotary table 72 (described later) and moves downward, causing the locking protrusion 60c to disappear from the upper surface of the track plate 13. Additionally, when the rotary table 72 rises, the front end of the base 60b is released, and the stop block 60 moves upward under the action of a torsion spring (not shown), causing the locking protrusion 60c to protrude onto the upper surface of the track plate 13. This protruding locking protrusion 60c stops the toy car 1.

[0127] Rotary Lifting Device 70

[0128] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the rotary lifting device 70.

[0129] A rotating platform 72 is provided above the housing 71, and a track plate 14 is provided above the rotating platform 72. A rotating shaft 78 is vertically disposed at the center of the rotating platform 72 and extends inside the housing 71. A movable support 73 is installed at its lower end. The movable support 73 supports the rotating shaft 78 so that it can rotate and is configured to be able to rise and fall integrally with the rotating shaft 78.

[0130] The rotary lifting device 70 includes a winding mechanism 70a that operates via the operation of the handle 4, and a screw mechanism 70b that operates via the power of the winding mechanism 70a.

[0131] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional view showing handle 4 and its surroundings.

[0132] The winding mechanism 70a moves the movable support 73 upward via the rope 75 by operating the handle 4. The handle 4 is connected to the reel 74 via a gear 4b attached to the shaft 4a of the handle 4 and a gear 74b attached to the shaft 74a of the reel 74 for winding the rope 75. It should be noted that a one-way clutch, as shown in the figure, is provided between the handle 4 and the reel 74.

[0133] The rope 75, pulled from the reel 74, is guided from below into the housing 71. Then, inside the housing 71, the rope 75 is wound around a pulley (fixed pulley) 76 located at the top, with its other end connected to a movable support 73. The movable support 73 is raised by operating the handle 4. It should be noted that the movable support 73 is initially pulled downwards by a helical spring (not shown), but if it descends by its own weight, the helical spring is not required.

[0134] A spiral groove 78b extending along the axial direction is formed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 78. In addition, a straight groove 78c extending along the axial direction and connected to the upper end of the groove 78b is formed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 78.

[0135] like Figure 16 As shown, the rotating shaft 78 is inserted through the insertion hole 77a of the fixed engaging member 77, and the protrusion 77b on the inner surface of the insertion hole 77a engages with the grooves 78b and 78c.

[0136] When the handle 4 is operated to raise the movable support 73 and thus the rotating shaft 78, the screw mechanism 70b rotates the rotating shaft 78 by engaging the groove 78b with the protrusion 77b. As a result, the rotary table 72 rises while moving in a spiral motion.

[0137] It should be noted that since the linear groove 78c and the protrusion 77b are engaged in the initial position, the rotary table 72 does not rotate but rises vertically when the rotating shaft 78 rises.

[0138] Furthermore, when the hand is removed from the handle 4, the rotary table 72 moves in opposite directions due to its own weight and the force of the spring acting on the movable support 73, returning to its initial position while performing a spiral motion. Just before returning to the initial position, the straight groove 78c engages with the protrusion 77b, thus causing the rotary table 72 to descend vertically.

[0139] "Introducing Structure 80"

[0140] Figure 17 and Figure 18 This is a top view used to illustrate the function of the protruding structure 80.

[0141] With the turntable 72 lowered, the locking protrusion 60c of the stop 60 disappears from the upper surface of the track plate 13. Therefore, on the track plate 14, due to the varying lengths of the moving toy cars 1, the front of the next toy car 1 may sometimes enter the track plate 14. In this state, when the turntable 72 is raised, there is a risk that the next toy car 1 will be thrown off.

[0142] Therefore, on the rotary table 72, next to the upstream side of the track plate 14, there is a sliding contact wall 81 with an arc-shaped top view, whose outer surface dynamic diameter increases with rotation.

[0143] After the rotating platform 72 rises vertically from the lowered position and the locking protrusion 60c of the stop 60 lifts the front of the next toy car 1, the outer surface of the sliding contact wall 81 begins to slide into contact with the front of the toy car 1 as the rotating platform 72 begins to rotate. Then, the toy car 1 is pushed back as the rotating platform 72 rotates. The pushed-back toy car 1 is then stopped by the stop 60.

[0144] Exhaustion Structure 90

[0145] Figure 19 This is an exploded perspective view showing the discharge structure of the toy car 1.

[0146] The track plate 14 is supported by a shaft 14b at the front of the toy car 1 on which it is mounted, and can rotate up and down around the shaft 14b. Under the base plate of the track plate 14, an angle-changing rod 91 is provided, which can rotate around the shaft 91a to change the tilt angle of the base plate of the track plate 14. A wedge-shaped cam 91b is provided at one end of the angle-changing rod 91, and a protrusion 91c is formed at the other end. The cam 91b abuts against a protrusion (not shown) on the lower surface of the track plate 14, thus changing the tilt angle of the base plate of the track plate 14 by rotating the angle-changing rod 91.

[0147] Specifically, the angle-changing lever 91 is stressed by a coil spring (not shown). Under normal conditions, the protrusion 91c is positioned to maintain a downward gradient towards the rear of the mounted toy car 1, with the base of the track plate 14 facing downwards. Then, just before the track plate 14 moves upwards and aligns with the track plate 15, the protrusion 91c contacts the protrusion 15b attached to the base 15a of the track plate 15, causing the angle-changing lever 91 to rotate. As a result, the track plate 14 rotates about the axis 14b, forming a downward gradient towards the front of the mounted toy car 1. When the track plate 14 moves upwards and aligns with the track plate 15, the toy car 1 is ejected onto the track plate 15.

[0148] Variations

[0149] In the above embodiment, in the screw mechanism 70b, grooves 78b and 78c are provided on the rotating shaft 78 so that they engage with the protrusion 73b of the engaging member 77 on the fixed side. However, a protrusion can also be provided on the rotating shaft 78, and a spiral groove or a straight groove can be provided on the engaging member 77 on the solid side.

[0150] In addition, in the above embodiment, in the screw mechanism 20b, a straight groove 11b is formed on the rotating shaft 11a and a spiral inclined surface 28a is formed on the wall 28. However, a cylinder surrounding the rotating shaft 11a can also be provided, and a spiral groove is formed on the cylinder so that it engages with the protrusion provided on the track piece 11.

[0151] Furthermore, while the above embodiment describes a track toy 100 that drives the toy car 1, it can also be applied to toys that carry or move other items such as balls.

[0152] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the rotating shaft 11a and rotating shaft 78 are configured to extend in the vertical direction, but the track piece can also be moved horizontally or obliquely in the horizontal or oblique direction.

[0153] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a straight groove 78c is provided at the upper end of the helical groove 78b of the rotating shaft 78, but a straight groove can also be provided at the lower end. If a straight groove is provided, for example, reliable alignment with the adjacent track piece can be achieved.

Claims

1. An action toy, characterized in that, The action toy has the following features: A rotating shaft, on which an actuating component is mounted, enabling the actuating component to move axially; and A wall, which is disposed beside the rotating shaft, and has a first engaging portion inclined relative to the rotating shaft, The actuating component has a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion. The mechanism is configured such that by causing the second engaging portion to conform to the first engaging portion, the actuating component can perform helical motion in one direction and other directions. The action toy has a gear mechanism that rotates the rotating shaft. The gear mechanism includes a planetary gear mechanism with a sun gear and planetary gears. The sun gear rotates in a predetermined direction by manual operation, and the planetary gears rotate around the sun gear by the rotation of the sun gear in the predetermined direction and are connected to the gears of the rotation axis, thereby causing the rotation axis to rotate in the predetermined direction. The gear mechanism is configured to allow the rotation axis to reverse when the manual operation is not performed. The force is applied to the actuating component in the other directions. The rotating shaft is rotated by the manual operation, thereby causing the second engaging part to overcome the force and conform to the first engaging part to perform an action, thus enabling the actuating component to move in a spiral motion in one direction. When no manual operation is performed, the second engaging part conforms to the first engaging part through the applied force, thereby causing the actuating component to move in a spiral motion in the other direction.

2. The action toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The planetary gear mechanism causes the rotating shaft to rotate little by little by continuously pressing the button, thereby causing the actuating component to move in a spiral motion in one direction.

3. The action toy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The rotating shaft extends vertically, the first engaging portion is an inclined surface formed on the wall, and the second engaging portion is an abutting portion that abuts against the inclined surface.

4. The action toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The abutting part is a wheel that is disposed on the actuating component and rolls on the inclined surface.

5. The action toy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The gear mechanism includes a first gear attached to the rotating shaft and a second gear meshing with the first gear and transmitting power to the first gear. The first gear is a toothed gear. When the actuating component reaches one end of the helical motion through the rotation of the rotating shaft, the meshing is disengaged through the toothed portion.

6. The action toy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The rotation axis extends vertically. The actuating component has a first article placement portion, which is capable of holding an article on its upper surface.

7. The action toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first article placement unit is connected to the second article placement unit in the upward moving position, which is configured to transfer the article from the first article placement unit to the second article placement unit.

8. The action toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The item is a toy vehicle, and the first item placement portion and / or the second item placement portion constitute part of the track of the toy vehicle.

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