Gyro toy and gyro toy set

Abstract

A gyro toy having a body composed of a shaft portion and a main body portion and used with a guide member in which a plurality of first teeth are formed at equal intervals in a length direction, characterized in that a plurality of second teeth capable of engaging with the first teeth are formed at equal intervals in the outer periphery of the body. Thus, the gyro toy can be effectively caused to roll along the guide member, and the second teeth engage with the first teeth, and accordingly, a change can be given to the motion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to spinning top toys and spinning top toy sets. Background Technology

[0002] In the past, dedicated spinning top game tables were used to make spinning top toys fight each other (e.g., Patent Document 1).

[0003] In this spinning top toy game platform, protruding walls are set around the battle arena to divide the battle arena. Moreover, if a spinning top toy released into the battle arena spins and hits a wall, it will move along the protruding wall or be bounced off the wall and return to the center of the battle arena, and the battle will continue repeatedly.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3092080 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] The spinning speed of the top toy described in Patent Document 1 is the highest immediately after the top toy is released, and then it only decreases approximately as the rotational energy decreases. Even when it hits a protruding wall, the top toy will slide along the protruding wall as the top toy rotates. The change in spinning speed can be observed to some extent, but it is only within a predictable range.

[0009] In view of the actual situation, the present invention aims to provide a spinning top toy and a spinning top toy set that can make the spinning motion varied.

[0010] means for solving problems

[0011] The first option is a spinning top toy.

[0012] The spinning top toy has a body, which is composed of a shaft and a main body and is used with a guide member. The guide member has a guide surface with a plurality of first teeth formed at equal intervals along its length. Its characteristic is that...

[0013] On the outer periphery of the body, second teeth capable of engaging with the first teeth are formed at predetermined intervals.

[0014] The second scheme, based on the first scheme, is characterized by the following:

[0015] The second tooth is formed on a tooth-forming member, which is configured to move relative to the body.

[0016] The third scheme, based on the second scheme, is characterized by:

[0017] The tooth-forming member is a gear disposed on a rotating shaft that rotates integrally with the body.

[0018] The fourth option, based on the second or third option, is characterized in that:

[0019] The gyroscope toy has a resistance unit that acts as a motion resistance between the body and the tooth-forming member.

[0020] The fifth scheme, based on the fourth scheme, is characterized by:

[0021] The tooth-forming member is a gear disposed on a rotating shaft integrally rotating with the body.

[0022] The resistance unit normally causes the rotating shaft and the gear to rotate as a unit, and when an impact is applied to the gear, it causes the gear to rotate relative to the rotating shaft. When the second tooth and the first tooth are engaged, the gear rolls along the guide member by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0023] The sixth scheme is based on the fifth scheme, and is characterized in that the resistance unit is composed of a clutch.

[0024] The seventh scheme, based on the sixth scheme, is characterized by:

[0025] The resistance unit is composed of an engaging clutch and includes: a first pawl portion formed at one axial end of the gear; a pawl member configured to be non-rotatable relative to the rotating shaft and movable in the axial direction, and having a second pawl portion capable of engaging the first pawl portion; and a leaf spring disposed on the body and applying force to the pawl member in a direction that causes the second pawl portion to engage with the first pawl portion. In a semi-engaged state, the resistance unit causes the second tooth and the first tooth to engage while simultaneously causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

[0026] The eighth scheme, based on the seventh scheme, is characterized by:

[0027] The resistance unit has a helical spring instead of a leaf spring.

[0028] The ninth scheme, based on the sixth scheme, is characterized by:

[0029] The resistance unit is composed of a friction clutch formed between the body and the gear, which, in a semi-engaged state, engages the second tooth with the first tooth while causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

[0030] The tenth scheme, based on the sixth scheme, is characterized by:

[0031] The resistance unit is a mechanical clutch and includes: an engagement portion consisting of a concave and convex shape and rotating integrally with the gear; an elastic member having a protrusion located radially outward of the engagement portion and capable of engaging with the concave portion of the engagement portion; and an abutment member having an abutment portion at a position away from the protrusion of the elastic member, wherein the protrusion is engaged with the concave portion by abutting against the abutment portion, and the resistance unit, in a semi-engaged state, engages the second tooth and the first tooth while causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

[0032] The eleventh scheme, based on the tenth scheme, is characterized by...

[0033] The spinning toy has a plurality of replaceable abutting members, which are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

[0034] The twelfth design is a spinning top toy set, characterized by...

[0035] The spinning top toy set includes a spinning top toy as described in any one of the first to eleventh schemes, and a spinning top toy game table with the guide component fixedly installed.

[0036] The thirteenth design is a spinning top toy, characterized by...

[0037] The spinning top toy has a body, which is composed of a shaft and a main body and is used in conjunction with a guide member, characterized in that...

[0038] The outer periphery of the body has a first frictional resistance portion that abuts against the guide surface of the guide member.

[0039] The fourteenth scheme, based on the thirteenth scheme, is characterized by:

[0040] The first frictional resistance part is configured to move relative to the body.

[0041] The fifteenth scheme, based on the fourteenth scheme, is characterized by:

[0042] The first frictional resistance part is a roller disposed on a rotating shaft that rotates integrally with the body.

[0043] The sixteenth scheme is based on any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth schemes, characterized in that,

[0044] A second frictional resistance portion is formed on the guiding surface of the guiding member, which abuts against the first frictional resistance portion.

[0045] The seventeenth scheme is based on any one of the thirteenth to sixteenth schemes, characterized in that,

[0046] The spinning toy has a resistance unit, which serves as the motion resistance between the main body and the first frictional resistance part.

[0047] The eighteenth scheme, based on the seventeenth scheme, is characterized by...

[0048] The first frictional resistance part is a roller disposed on a rotating shaft that rotates integrally with the main body.

[0049] The resistance unit normally causes the rotating shaft and the roller to rotate as a unit, and when an impact is applied to the roller, it causes the roller to rotate relative to the rotating shaft. When the roller and the guide member are in contact, the roller rolls along the guide member by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0050] The nineteenth scheme is based on the eighteenth scheme, and is characterized in that the resistance unit is composed of a clutch.

[0051] The twentieth scheme, based on the nineteenth scheme, is characterized by the following:

[0052] The resistance unit is composed of an engaging clutch and includes: a first claw portion formed at one axial end of the roller; a claw member configured to be non-rotatable relative to the rotating shaft and movable in the axial direction, and having a second claw portion capable of engaging the first claw portion; and a leaf spring disposed on the body and applying force to the claw member in the direction that causes the second claw portion to engage with the first claw portion. The resistance unit causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

[0053] The twenty-first scheme, based on the twentieth scheme, is characterized by:

[0054] The resistance unit has a helical spring instead of a leaf spring.

[0055] Scheme 22, based on Scheme 19, is characterized by the following:

[0056] The resistance unit is composed of a friction clutch formed between the body and the roller, which causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

[0057] Scheme 23, based on Scheme 19, is characterized by the following:

[0058] The resistance unit is composed of a mechanical clutch and includes: an engagement portion consisting of a protrusion and a recess that rotates integrally with the roller; an elastic member having a protrusion located radially outward of the engagement portion and capable of engaging with the recess of the engagement portion; and an abutment member having an abutment portion located away from the protrusion of the elastic member. By abutting against the abutment portion, the protrusion engages with the recess, and the resistance unit causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

[0059] The twenty-fourth scheme, based on the twenty-third scheme, is characterized by:

[0060] The spinning toy has a plurality of replaceable abutting members, which are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

[0061] The twenty-fifth design is a spinning top toy set, characterized in that...

[0062] The spinning top toy set includes a spinning top toy as described in any one of the thirteenth to twenty-fourth embodiments, and a spinning top toy game table with the guide member fixedly installed.

[0063] Invention Effects

[0064] According to the first solution, since the spinning top does not slip when the second tooth engages with the first tooth, but instead rolls along the guide member, it can be moved effectively. Furthermore, with the second tooth fixed to the main body, the engagement of the second and first teeth transmits the spinning top's rotation to the guide member, causing the spinning top's movement to accelerate dramatically. Thus, the engagement of the second and first teeth correspondingly introduces variations in motion.

[0065] According to the second scheme, when the second tooth abuts against the guide member, it is difficult to spring away, and the second tooth and the first tooth can easily mesh.

[0066] According to the third design, since the tooth-forming component is a gear with its first tooth set on the rotating shaft, the structure of the tooth-forming component becomes simple, and its installation structure is also simple. Furthermore, because it is a gear, it is easy to utilize the power of the spinning top toy.

[0067] According to the fourth scheme, since a resistance unit is provided, the rotation of the spinning top is transmitted to the first tooth of the guide member through the tooth forming member, which can increase the spinning speed of the spinning top.

[0068] According to the fifth design, since the gear rotates relative to the rotation axis in the direction of mitigating the impact when it collides with the guide member, the first tooth easily meshes with the second tooth. Furthermore, after the first and second teeth mesh, the first tooth rotates along with the rotation axis, thereby increasing the spinning speed of the gyroscope toy.

[0069] According to the sixth scheme, the first and second teeth can easily mesh through the clutch, which can increase the spinning speed of the spinning top toy.

[0070] According to the seventh design, when the gear collides with the guide member, it overcomes the force of the leaf spring and rotates in a direction that mitigates the impact relative to the axis of rotation. Therefore, the impact is effectively absorbed, and the first tooth easily meshes with the second tooth. Furthermore, after the first and second teeth mesh, the gear rotates along with the axis of rotation, thereby increasing the spinning speed of the gyroscope toy.

[0071] According to the eighth scheme, since the gear rotates in the direction of the impact relative to the rotation axis to mitigate the force of the helical spring when it collides with the guide member, the same effect as the seventh scheme can be achieved.

[0072] According to the ninth scheme, since the friction clutch causes the gear to rotate in the direction of the impact relative to the rotation axis when the gear collides with the guide member, the same effect as the seventh scheme can be achieved.

[0073] According to the tenth scheme, when the gear collides with the guide member, the elastic member deforms elastically, causing the gear to rotate in the direction that mitigates the impact relative to the rotation axis, thus achieving the same effect as the seventh scheme.

[0074] According to the eleventh scheme, the characteristics of the spinning top toy can be changed by replacing the contact components.

[0075] That is, when a contact member with a contact portion formed at a distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the gear is reduced. On the other hand, when a contact member with a contact portion formed at a distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the gear is increased.

[0076] According to the twelfth scheme, a spinning top toy set is capable of effectively performing the functions of the spinning top toys in the first to eleventh schemes.

[0077] According to the thirteenth solution, since the first frictional resistance part abuts against the guide member, the spinning top toy rolls along the guide member, thus effectively moving it. Furthermore, when the first frictional resistance part is fixed to the main body, the abutment between the first frictional resistance part and the guide member transmits the spinning top toy's rotation to the guide member, accelerating its movement. Thus, the abutment between the first frictional resistance part and the guide member correspondingly introduces variations in motion.

[0078] According to the fourteenth scheme, when the first friction resistance part comes into contact with the guide member, it is difficult for it to bounce off, and the first friction resistance part and the guide member can easily come into contact.

[0079] According to the fifteenth design, since the first frictional resistance part is a roller located on the rotating shaft, its structure is simple, and its installation structure is also simple. Furthermore, because it is a roller, it is easy to utilize the power of the spinning toy.

[0080] According to the sixteenth scheme, since the first frictional resistance part abuts against the second frictional resistance part of the guide member, the gripping force increases and the roller rolls more easily.

[0081] According to the seventeenth proposal, since a resistance unit is provided, the rotation of the spinning top toy is transmitted to the guide member via the first friction resistance part, which can increase the spinning speed of the spinning top toy.

[0082] According to the eighteenth proposal, since the roller rotates in the direction of mitigating the impact when it collides with the guide member, it is easier for the roller to come into contact with the guide member. Furthermore, after the roller comes into contact with the guide member, it rotates along with the rotating shaft, thereby increasing the spinning speed of the gyroscope toy.

[0083] According to the nineteenth scheme, the first and second frictional resistance parts can easily engage through the clutch, which can increase the spinning speed of the gyroscope toy.

[0084] According to the twentieth design, when the roller collides with the guide member, it overcomes the force of the leaf spring and rotates in the direction of mitigating the impact, thus making it easy for the roller and guide member to come into contact. Furthermore, after the roller and guide member come into contact, the roller rotates along with the rotating shaft, thereby increasing the spinning speed of the gyroscope toy.

[0085] According to the twenty-first scheme, since the roller rotates in the direction of mitigating the impact when it collides with the guide member, it overcomes the force of the helical spring, thus achieving the same effect as the twenty-first scheme.

[0086] According to the twenty-second scheme, since the friction clutch causes the roller to rotate in the direction of mitigating the impact when the roller collides with the guide member, the same effect as the twenty-first scheme can be achieved.

[0087] According to the twenty-third scheme, since the elastic member deforms elastically when the roller collides with the guide member, the gear rotates in the direction of mitigating the impact relative to the rotation axis, thus achieving the same effect as the twentyth scheme.

[0088] According to the twenty-fourth scheme, the characteristics of the spinning top toy can be changed by replacing the connecting components.

[0089] That is, when an abutting member with an abutting portion formed at a distance relatively far from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the roller is small. On the other hand, when an abutting member with an abutting portion formed at a distance relatively close to the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the roller increases.

[0090] According to the twenty-fifth proposal, a spinning top toy set is capable of effectively performing the functions of the spinning top toys in proposals thirteen to twenty-four. Attached Figure Description

[0091] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the spinning top toy set according to the implementation method.

[0092] Figure 2 This is an exploded 3D diagram of a spinning top toy game console.

[0093] Figure 3 It is a 3D view of the fastener.

[0094] Figure 4 This is an exploded 3D diagram of a spinning top toy.

[0095] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the axis of the spinning toy viewed from the top surface.

[0096] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft when viewed from the lower surface side.

[0097] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the shaft fixing component viewed from the lower surface side.

[0098] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the motion of a spinning top toy.

[0099] Figure 9 This is a 3D view of the other shafts.

[0100] Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft parts when viewed from the top surface side.

[0101] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft parts when viewed from the lower surface side.

[0102] Figure 12 These are 3D images of other spinning top toys.

[0103] Figure 13 This is an exploded 3D view of other spinning top toys viewed from the top surface.

[0104] Figure 14 This is an exploded 3D view of other spinning top toys viewed from the bottom surface.

[0105] Figure 15A It is a bottom view of an interchangeable top panel.

[0106] Figure 15B This is a bottom view of other replaceable top panels.

[0107] Figure 15C This is a bottom view of another replaceable top plate.

[0108] Figure 16 It is a diagram showing the relationship between the engaging protrusions and engaging parts of an upper plate.

[0109] Figure 17 This is a three-dimensional view of a modified example of the shaft.

[0110] Figure 18 This is an exploded perspective view of the deformed shaft when viewed from the top surface side.

[0111] Figure 19 This is an exploded perspective view of the deformed shaft when viewed from the lower surface side.

[0112] Figure 20 These are exploded 3D diagrams of other spinning top toys.

[0113] Figure 21 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft of other spinning top toys when viewed from the top surface.

[0114] Figure 22 This is an exploded perspective view of the axis of other spinning top toys when viewed from the bottom surface.

[0115] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of other spinning top toy sets implemented in this way. Detailed Implementation

[0116] The following describes a spinning top toy set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the spinning top toy set 100 according to the implementation method.

[0118] The spinning top toy set 100 of this embodiment includes a spinning top toy 1 and a spinning top toy game table 9 for making the spinning top toys fight against each other.

[0119] Spinning Top Toy Game Console 9

[0120] Figure 2 This is an exploded 3D diagram of the spinning top toy game console 9. Figure 3 This is a 3D view of fastener 97.

[0121] The spinning top toy game platform 9, when viewed from above, is approximately square and box-shaped, comprising: a base 90, which forms the battleground 92 for the spinning top toy 1; a cover 91, which is detachable from the base 90; and a fixing member 97, which is used to fix the cover 91 to the base 90 (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0122] The base plate 90 is approximately square in shape with one corner missing when viewed from above. The base plate 90 has a predetermined thickness, and its upper surface is a bowl-shaped concave surface, with its central portion forming the battle arena 92. Furthermore, two sets of horizontally extending, strip-shaped guide members 93 are provided within the concave surface of the base plate 90 to divide the battle arena 92. Each set of guide members 93 is C-shaped when viewed from above, and has teeth evenly spaced along its length on its inner surface. The two sets of guide members 93 are positioned opposite each other as C-shaped concave portions, with both ends of each set extending towards the center of the battle arena 92. This allows the spinning top 1 to accelerate while moving along the guide members 93, guiding it to collide with other spinning tops remaining at the center.

[0123] In addition, stepped portions 94 are formed at the three corners of the base plate 90. Rectangular holes 94a are formed in the stepped portions 94.

[0124] Furthermore, the cover 91 is approximately square when viewed from above. The cover 91 has a predetermined thickness, forming a shape that covers the sides and top of the outer periphery of the base plate 90 when viewed from above. A circular window 91a is formed on the upper surface of the cover 91, allowing direct visual identification of the battlefield 92 when it is mounted on the base plate 90.

[0125] Furthermore, in the cover 91, stepped portions 95 are formed at the three corners corresponding to the base plate 90. Rectangular holes 95a are formed in the stepped portions 95. Moreover, when the cover 91 is assembled to the base plate 90, the stepped portions 95 and 94 overlap, and the rectangular holes 95a and 94a are aligned vertically.

[0126] The corner 96 in the housing 91, which does not have a stepped portion 95, is tilted outward and downward from the base 90 and extends outward. If the spinning toy 1, which is bounced away from the base 90 during a battle, hits this corner 96, it will be ejected outside the base 90.

[0127] Figure 3 This is a 3D view of fastener 97.

[0128] The fastener 97 is composed of an inner concave part 98 and an outer convex part 99.

[0129] The recessed member 98 has a cylindrical portion 98a, and a flange portion 98b is formed directly above the lower end of the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 98a. When the cover 91 is fixed to the base plate 90, the flange portion 98b of the recessed member 98 contacts the edge of the rectangular hole 95a of the stepped portion 95 from above.

[0130] The external protrusion 99 has a structure in which a pair of claws 99b are erected in the recess of the rectangular tray-shaped base 99a.

[0131] Furthermore, when the cover 91 is fixed to the base plate 90, the edge of the base 99a of the protruding member 99 touches the edge of the rectangular hole 94a of the stepped portion 94 from below, and the claw 99b is inserted from below into the hole of the cylindrical portion 98a of the concave member 98, engaging with the upper end of the cylindrical portion 98a. Thus, the cover 91 is fixed to the base plate 90.

[0132] Spinning Top Toy 1

[0133] Figure 4 This is an exploded 3D view of the spinning top toy 1.

[0134] The spinning top toy 1 generally consists of a main body 10 and an axle 50.

[0135] <Main Body Section 10>

[0136] The main body 10 is composed of an upper main body 20 and a lower main body 30.

[0137] 1. Upper main body 20

[0138] The upper main body 20 is composed of a composite material in the shape of a disk. When viewed from above, the circular central portion 22 and the annular outer peripheral portion 23 of the upper main body 20 are separated by an annular groove 25, and two arc-shaped slits 26 are partially formed at the bottom of the annular groove 25. The two slits 26 are formed at positions that are point-symmetrical about each other with respect to the axis.

[0139] Furthermore, two L-shaped outward-facing engagement claws 27 are formed on the lower surface of the upper body 20. The two engagement claws 27 are positioned at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis.

[0140] 2. Lower main body 30

[0141] The lower main body 30 is constructed in a disk shape from a composite material. When viewed from above, the circular central portion 32 and the annular outer peripheral portion 33 of the lower main body 30 are separated by an annular groove 35, and two approximately arc-shaped slits 36 are formed at the bottom of the annular groove 35. The two slits 36 are formed at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis. Furthermore, the annular groove 35 is wider than the aforementioned annular groove 25.

[0142] Furthermore, a connecting claw (not shown) is formed on the outer edge of one end of each slit 36 ​​in the circumferential direction, which engages with the connecting claw 27 of the upper main body 20 to join the upper main body 20 and the lower main body 30. Additionally, a connecting protrusion 37b is formed on the outer edge of the other end of each slit 36 ​​in the circumferential direction, which engages with the connecting recess 53g described later to join the lower main body 30 and the shaft portion 50. Moreover, the two connecting claws (not shown) are positioned point-symmetrically with respect to the axis, and the two connecting protrusions 37b are also positioned point-symmetrically with respect to the axis.

[0143] (Shaft 50)

[0144] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50 of the spinning toy 1 as seen from the top surface side. Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50 as viewed from the lower surface side.

[0145] The rotating shaft 51 has a pointed tip 51a with an inverted frustum shape and a shaft body 51b connected to the pointed tip 51a. The upper diameter of the pointed tip 51a is larger than the diameter of the shaft body 51b, and the upper end of the pointed tip 51a extends outward in a ring shape from the shaft body 51b.

[0146] Two D-cut portions 51c are formed at the upper end of the shaft body 51b. The two D-cut portions 51c are located at positions that are point-symmetrical to each other with respect to the shaft center.

[0147] The upper end of the shaft body 51b, which passes through the hole 52a of the gear 52, the hole 53a of the cover 53, and the hole 54a of the claw member 54 from below, is fitted into the fitting hole 55a of the shaft fixing member 55, thereby fixing the rotating shaft 51 to the shaft fixing member 55.

[0148] The gear 52 is capable of meshing with the teeth of the guide member 93 and is supported from below by the annular protrusion at the upper end of the tip 51a of the rotating shaft 51. A plurality of meshing claws 52b are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the upper end surface of the gear 52.

[0149] The cover 53 is formed in the shape of a deep disc, with a hole 53a at the bottom for the upper end of the gear 52 to be inserted. An outward flange 53b is formed at the upper end of the cover 53. Two fitting protrusions 53c are formed on the outward flange 53b in a way that extends outward. The two fitting protrusions 53c are arranged in a position that is point-symmetrical about each other with respect to the axis. A fitting recess 53g is formed in the fitting protrusion 53c. Moreover, the fitting protrusion 53c is inserted into the slit 36 ​​in such a way that the fitting recess 53g and the fitting protrusion 37b are engaged. Thus, the shaft portion 50 and the lower body portion 30 are joined.

[0150] In addition, two bosses 53d with threaded holes are formed inside the cover 53. The two bosses 53d are positioned at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis.

[0151] Furthermore, on the inner surface of the cover 53, four fitting recesses 53e are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction for fitting into the fitting protrusions 54c described later.

[0152] The claw member 54 is formed in the shape of a circular plate, and on its lower surface, a plurality of engaging claws 54b are formed in the circumferential direction, which can engage with the engaging claws 52b of the gear 52. In addition, on the outer periphery of the claw member 54, four engaging protrusions 54c are formed in an outwardly extending manner, which are gapped into the aforementioned engaging recesses 53e. Furthermore, the claw member 54 and the engaging claws 52b constitute an engaging clutch. This engaging clutch causes the gear 52 to roll along the guide member 93 in a semi-engaged state.

[0153] The shaft fixing member 55 is configured as a topped cylindrical shape. The shaft fixing member 55 is embedded inside the cover 53, and the claw member 54 is accommodated inside the cover 53. Four notches 55d are formed in the cylindrical portion 55c below the top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55 for the insertion of the mating protrusions 54c of the claw member 54, and the claw member 54 can move up and down within a predetermined range.

[0154] The outer periphery of the top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55 extends annularly from the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 55c. Two arc-shaped notches 55e are formed in this protrusion. The two notches 55e are located at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis. Each notch 55e abuts against the outer periphery of the boss 53d.

[0155] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, three bent leaf springs 55f are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55. The leaf springs 55f press the claw member 54 downward, thereby pressing the engaging claw 54b against the engaging claw 52b.

[0156] A circular plate-shaped upper plate 57 is provided above the shaft fixing member 55.

[0157] The upper plate 57 forms the upper surface of the shaft portion 50, and a screw insertion hole 57a is formed in the portion corresponding to the aforementioned boss 53d.

[0158] Furthermore, the shaft portion with the external thread (not shown) passes through the screw insertion hole 57a from above, and the external thread engages with the internal thread of the boss 53d, thereby fixing the upper plate 57 to the cover 53.

[0159] Assembly instructions for spinning top toy 1

[0160] The upper main body 20 and the lower main body 30 are axially joined together, and the engaging claw 27 of the upper main body 20 is inserted from above into the slit 36 ​​of the lower main body 30. Then, the upper main body 20 is rotated clockwise relative to the lower main body 30. As a result, the engaging claw 27 of the upper main body 20 engages with the engaging claw (not shown) of the lower main body 30, thereby joining the upper main body 20 and the lower main body 30.

[0161] Next, the lower main body 30, on which the upper main body 20 is mounted, and the shaft 50 are axially joined together, so that the fitting recess 53g and the fitting protrusion 37b are fitted together, thereby inserting the fitting protrusion 53c into the slit 36. Thus, the shaft 50 and the lower main body 30 are joined.

[0162] <The Spinning Force of Toy 1>

[0163] The spinning top toy 1 is subjected to rotational force via a launcher (not shown). The launcher includes a fork-shaped member inserted into a slit 26 in the upper body 20 and a rotation mechanism that rotates the fork-shaped member. The fork-shaped member is then inserted into the slit 26 in the upper body 20, and the rotation mechanism rotates the fork-shaped member, thereby applying rotational force to the spinning top toy 1. The spinning top toy 1, after being subjected to rotational force, is then released from the launcher.

[0164] <Action>

[0165] If the spinning top 1 is released onto the battle arena 92, it will rotate in the opposite direction to its original rotation. At this time, gear 52 rotates integrally with the rotation shaft 51. Then, gear 52 of the spinning top 1 will contact the guide member 93 through this rotation. Due to the impact force, gear 52 overcomes the force exerted by the leaf spring 55f and rotates relative to the rotation shaft 51, thus mitigating the impact. As a result, the spinning top 1 is more likely to remain temporarily near the guide member 93, increasing the probability of gear 52 meshing with the guide member 93. Then, as... Figure 8 As shown, when the gear 52 and the guide member 93 are engaged, the gear 52 rotates along with the rotation of the shaft 51 and moves along the guide member 93 in a semi-engaged state, thus accelerating the movement of the spinning top toy 1. In other words, the rotation of the spinning top toy 1 is easily transmitted to the guide member 93, enabling the spinning top toy 1 to move faster.

[0166] Other shaft parts 50A

[0167] Figure 9 This is a 3D view of other shaft sections 50A. Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft parts 50A as seen from the top surface side. Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft portions 50A as seen from the lower surface side. Furthermore, in shaft portions 50A, the same reference numerals are used to label the parts corresponding to the constituent elements of the aforementioned shaft portion 50, and their descriptions are omitted where appropriate.

[0168] The main difference between this shaft portion 50A and the aforementioned shaft portion 50 is as follows: in the shaft portion 50, the pressing of the engagement pawl 54b toward the engagement pawl 52b is performed by a leaf spring 55f, while in the shaft portion 50A, the pressing of the engagement pawl 54b toward the engagement pawl 52b is performed by a coil spring 62.

[0169] In order to form such a structure, a pressing plate 61 is provided between the claw member 54 and the shaft fixing member 55 in the shaft portion 50A.

[0170] The pressing plate 61 is circular, with a hole 61a in the center through which the shaft body 51b of the rotating shaft 51 is inserted. Furthermore, guide rods 61b are erected vertically on the upper surface of the pressing plate 61 at positions symmetrical about the axis. These guide rods 61b are inserted into guide holes 55g of the shaft fixing member 55 and guide holes 57b of the upper plate 57. Each guide rod 61b is wound with a helical spring 62, and the pressing plate 61 applies force to the pawl member 54 toward the gear 52. In addition, a component that presses down on the guide rods 61b from above and restricts the upward movement of the pawl member 54 allows adjustment of the strength of the engagement clutch between the pawl member 54 and the engaging pawl 52b.

[0171] Additionally, two notches 61c are formed in the pressing plate 61. The two notches 61c are located at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis. Each notch 61c abuts against the outer periphery of the boss 53d.

[0172] Apart from the minor differences between the shaft portion 50 and the shaft portion 50, such as the fitting protrusion 53c and the screw insertion hole 55h located on the shaft fixing member 55, the structure is generally the same.

[0173] The spinning toy with the shaft portion 50A having such a structure achieves the same function and effect as the spinning toy 1.

[0174] Other spinning top toys 1A

[0175] Figure 12 It is a 3D image of other spinning top toys 1A. Figure 13 This is an exploded perspective view of other spinning top toys 1A as seen from the top surface. Figure 14 This is an exploded perspective view of other spinning top toys 1A viewed from the bottom surface.

[0176] The rotating shaft 71 of the spinning toy 1A has a cylindrical and large-diameter shaft tip 71a and a shaft body 71b connected to the shaft tip 71a.

[0177] Two D-cut portions 71c are formed at the upper end of the shaft body 71b. The two D-cut portions 71c are located at positions that are point-symmetrical to each other with respect to the shaft center.

[0178] Furthermore, the shaft body 71b of the rotating shaft 71 passes through the hole 72a of the gear 72 and the hole 73a of the cover 73 from below, and the upper end is fitted into the fitting hole 74i on the lower surface of the shaft fixing member 74.

[0179] A engaging portion 72b is formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the gear 72, which is composed of a wave-shaped convex and concave portion that extends throughout the circumference.

[0180] In addition, a cylindrical part is erected in the recess on the upper surface of the gear 72, and the fitting recess 72c is formed by the cylindrical part.

[0181] The cover 73 is formed in the shape of a deep disc. An outward flange 73b is formed at the upper end of the cover 73.

[0182] In addition, two bosses 73c are provided inside the cover 73. The two bosses 73c are located at points symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis. Each boss 73c has a screw through hole 73d.

[0183] In addition, an arc-shaped notch 73e is formed at the inner end of the outward flange 73b and on the outer side of each boss 73c.

[0184] Furthermore, another notch 73f is formed at the inner end portion of the outward flange 73b, and at a 90-degree angle to each notch 73e in the circumferential direction. Each notch 73f is provided throughout the portion below the outward flange 73b. In addition, the two notches 73f are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis.

[0185] The shaft fixing member 74 is plate-shaped and has a base 74b that is approximately rectangular when viewed from above.

[0186] On the outer side of the base 74b, two tongues 74c are attached corresponding to each notch 73e, and two strip-shaped elastic pieces 74d are attached, with their ends connected to each tongue 74c. Each tongue 74c has a screw insertion hole 74e. Furthermore, a locking protrusion 74f is formed at the center of the longitudinal direction of the inner surface of each elastic piece 74d. The elastic piece 74d and the locking portion 72b constitute a mechanical clutch. This mechanical clutch, in a semi-engaged state, causes the gear 72 to roll along the guide member 93.

[0187] Furthermore, a fitting protrusion 74h is formed on the lower surface of the substrate 74b, which is embedded inside the fitting recess 72c. A fitting hole 74i is formed on the fitting protrusion 74h for the upper end of the shaft body 71b of the rotating shaft 71 to be inserted.

[0188] In addition, a circular recess 74g is formed on the upper surface of the base 74b, and a countersunk hole 74j is formed in the center of the recess. Moreover, in the countersunk hole 74j, the shaft portion with an external thread (not shown) passes through from above, and the external thread engages with the internal thread (not shown) of the shaft body 51b of the rotating shaft 51.

[0189] The circular plate 75 is fitted into the circular recess 74g on the upper surface of the substrate 74b.

[0190] Furthermore, the cover 76, positioned above the circular plate 75, is formed in an approximately circular plate shape. Within the cover 76, two bosses 76a with threaded holes are provided corresponding to the aforementioned bosses 73c, and two notches 76b are formed corresponding to the aforementioned notches 73f. Moreover, the external threads (not shown) of the screw insertion holes 73d of the cover 73 and 74e of the shaft fixing member 74, passing from below, engage with the internal threads (not shown) of the bosses 76a. With the cover 76 installed on the cover 73, a predetermined gap is formed between the notches 76b and 73f.

[0191] The upper plate 77 is formed in the shape of a disc, and a protrusion 77a, which is approximately hexagonal when viewed from above, is formed in the center of the upper surface. A hole 77b with internal threads is formed in the center of the protrusion 77a, and a bolt 78 is screwed into the internal threads.

[0192] Furthermore, on the lower surface of the upper plate 77, two L-shaped outward claws 77c are formed corresponding to the aforementioned notches 76b. The two outward claws 77c are positioned symmetrically with respect to the axis. An abutment protrusion 77d is formed on the inner side of each outward claw 77c. The outward claws 77c are inserted into the gap between the notches 76b and 73f, and the outward claws 77c engage with the edge of the notch 73f, thereby mounting the upper plate 77 onto the cover 73.

[0193] exist Figures 15A to 15C The image shows three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C with different formation positions of the abutting protrusion 77d relative to the outward claw 77c.

[0194] In the three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C, the abutment protrusion 77d is formed at different positions in the circumferential direction. Furthermore, the lengths of the abutment protrusions 77d on the upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C are also different, so that the abutment protrusion 77d on the upper plate 77 abuts against the elastic piece 74d of the shaft fixing member 74, and the engaging protrusion 74f of the elastic piece 74d reliably engages with the engaging portion 72b of the gear 72. The three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C are interchangeable. Moreover, by replacing the upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C, the abutment positions of the abutment protrusion 77d and the elastic piece 74d can be changed.

[0195] Figure 16 This diagram shows the relationship between the engaging protrusion 74f and the engaging part 72b when the upper plate 77A is used.

[0196] As shown in the figure, the abutment protrusion 77d of the upper plate 77A abuts against the elastic piece 74d of the shaft fixing member 74, thereby engaging the engagement protrusion 74f of the elastic piece 74d with the engagement portion 72b of the gear 72. In this case, if the abutment positions of the abutment protrusion 77d and the elastic piece 74d are changed, the pressing force of the engagement protrusion 74f against the engagement portion 72b changes. Therefore, by replacing the upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C, the timing of the mechanical clutch operation can be changed, thereby altering the spinning characteristics of the gyroscope toy 1A.

[0197] That is, when an upper plate 77A with an abutting protrusion (abutting part) 77d formed at a distance far from the engaging protrusion 74f is used as an abutting member, the teeth of the gear 72 and the teeth of the guide member 93 can easily mesh because the elastic sheet 74d is easy to deform. However, when an upper plate 77C with an abutting protrusion (abutting part) 77d formed at a distance close to the engaging protrusion 74f is used as an abutting member, it is difficult for them to mesh. However, after the teeth of the gear 72 and the teeth of the guide member 93 mesh, the spinning speed of the spinning top toy 1A can easily increase.

[0198] By using a different launcher than the one that applies force to the aforementioned spinning toy 1, the spinning toy 1A is rotated and force is applied, achieving the same function and effect as the spinning toy 1.

[0199] <Modified example, shaft 50B>

[0200] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of shaft 50B as a variation example. Figure 18 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50B as seen from the top surface side. Figure 19 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50B as seen from the lower surface side.

[0201] In this modified example, the shaft portion 50B has a rotating shaft 81 including a shaft body 81a and a shaft tip member 81b.

[0202] The shaft body 81a is cylindrical with a large diameter and has an outward flange 81c at its lower end. The lower part of the outward flange 81c forms a mating part 81d with concave and convex shapes on its outer peripheral surface.

[0203] On the other hand, a small cylindrical protrusion 81e, which serves as a ground contact portion, is formed at the lower part of the shaft tip member 81b, and the upper part of it forms a large-diameter bottomed cylindrical portion 81f. The fitting portion 81d of the shaft body 81a is fitted into the recess of the bottomed cylindrical portion 81f.

[0204] The ring gear 82 is fitted into the shaft body 81a from above. Additionally, two bosses 81e with threaded holes are formed on the upper surface of the shaft body 81a. The two bosses 81e are positioned point-symmetrically relative to the shaft center. Furthermore, a friction clutch is formed between the shaft body 81a and the ring gear 82. This friction clutch, in a semi-engaged state, causes the ring gear 82 to roll along the guide member 93.

[0205] In addition, a recess is formed on the outer periphery of the shaft body 81a to adjust the timing of the friction clutch operation.

[0206] In addition, a topped cylindrical shaft fixing member 83 covers the shaft body 81a. Moreover, the ring gear 82 is held by the lower end of the shaft fixing member 83 and the outward flange 81c.

[0207] Furthermore, an approximately hexagonal protrusion 83b is formed above the shaft fixing member 83, and an internal thread 83d is formed in the hole 83f at the center of the protrusion 83b. In addition, two countersunk holes 83g are formed on the outer side of the central hole 83f, corresponding to the aforementioned bosses 81e. Moreover, the external threads (not shown) passing through the countersunk holes 83g are screwed into the bosses 81e with threaded holes, thereby mounting the shaft fixing member 83 to the rotating shaft 81.

[0208] The shaft portion 50B is joined to the main body portion (not shown) by, for example, an external thread (not shown) that engages with the internal thread 83d.

[0209] The spinning toy with the shaft portion 50B having such a structure achieves the same function and effect as the spinning toy 1.

[0210] "Modified Spinning Top Toy 1B"

[0211] Figure 20 This is an exploded perspective view of spinning top toy 1B, a variation of spinning top toy 1. Figure 21 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft of the spinning toy 1B as seen from the top surface. Figure 22 This is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50C as seen from the lower surface side. The parts indicated by the reference numerals in these views are different from those in… Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 The parts marked with the same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are of the same structure, so this description is appropriately omitted.

[0212] The difference between this spinning top toy 1B and the aforementioned spinning top toy 1 is that it uses a roller 52C instead of a gear 52. The outer circumferential surface of the roller 52C is formed of a material with high frictional resistance, such as rubber, file-like material, brush-like material, cloth, Velcro (registered trademark), or adhesive material.

[0213] The spinning top toy 1B is... Figure 23 This is particularly effective in the spinning top toy game table 9B shown. In this case, the guiding surface of the guiding member 93B of the spinning top toy game table 9B is preferably formed of a material with strong frictional resistance, such as rubber, file-like material, brush-like material, cloth, Velcro, or adhesive material.

[0214] If the spinning top toy 1B is released onto the battle arena 92, it will rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the spinning top toy 1B. At this time, roller 52C rotates integrally with the rotation axis 51. Then, roller 52C of the spinning top toy 1B will hit the guide member 93B through this rotation. Due to the impact force at this time, roller 52C overcomes the leaf spring 55f (see reference). Figure 7 The force applied by the roller 52C causes it to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 51, thus mitigating the impact. As a result, the roller 52C easily comes into contact with the guide member 93B, and the frictional resistance of the roller 52C suppresses slippage. In the semi-engaged state, the roller 52C rotates along with the rotating shaft 51 and moves along the guide member 93B, accelerating the movement of the spinning top toy 1B. In other words, the rotation of the spinning top toy 1B is easily transmitted to the guide member 93B, enabling the spinning top toy 1B to move faster.

[0215] Other variations

[0216] In the above embodiment, the guide member 93 is fixed to the spinning top toy game table 9. However, the guide member 93 can also be set independently from the spinning top toy game table 9, so that the player can directly hold the guide member 93 and use it close to the spinning top toy.

[0217] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a gear that meshes with the teeth of the guide member is provided on the rotating shaft. However, multiple gears with shafts can also be provided on a circle concentric with the rotating shaft. Alternatively, multiple tooth-forming members with teeth formed in an arc shape can be provided in the circumferential direction.

[0218] Alternatively, gears 52, 72, and 82 in other shaft parts 50A, other spinning top toys 1A, and modified shaft parts 50B can be replaced with rollers 52C of the aforementioned spinning top toy 1B.

[0219] Industrial practicality

[0220] The spinning top toy and spinning top toy set of the present invention can be appropriately used in the field of manufacturing spinning top toys and spinning top toy sets.

[0221] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0222] 1: Spinning top toy;

[0223] 1A: Spinning top toy;

[0224] 9: Spinning top toy game table;

[0225] 10: Main body;

[0226] 20: Upper main body;

[0227] 30: Lower main body;

[0228] 37b: Fitting convex part;

[0229] 50: Shaft portion;

[0230] 50A: Shaft section;

[0231] 50B: Shaft portion;

[0232] 51: Rotation axis;

[0233] 52: Gear;

[0234] 54: Claw component;

[0235] 54b: Engaging claw;

[0236] 55: Shaft fixing component;

[0237] 61: Press plate;

[0238] 93: Guiding component;

[0239] 100: Spinning top toy set.

Claims

1. A spinning top toy, the spinning top toy having a body, the body being composed of a shaft portion and a main body portion and used with a guide member, the guide member having a guide surface having a plurality of first teeth formed at equal intervals in the length direction, characterized in that, On the outer periphery of the body, a plurality of second teeth capable of meshing with the first tooth are formed at equal intervals. The second tooth is formed in a tooth-forming member, which is configured to rotate relative to the body. The spinning toy includes a resistance unit, which acts as a resistance force between the body and the tooth-forming member. The tooth-forming member is a gear disposed on a rotating shaft integrally rotating with the body. The resistance unit causes the body and the gear to rotate as a unit under normal conditions, and causes the gear to rotate relative to the body when an impact is applied to the gear. When the second tooth and the first tooth are engaged, the gear rolls along the guide member by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the body.

2. The spinning top toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of a clutch.

3. The spinning top toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of an engaging clutch and includes: a first pawl portion formed at one axial end of the gear; a pawl member configured to be non-rotatable relative to the rotating shaft and movable in the axial direction, and having a second pawl portion capable of engaging the first pawl portion; and a leaf spring disposed on the body and applying force to the pawl member in a direction that causes the second pawl portion to engage with the first pawl portion. In a semi-engaged state, the resistance unit causes the second tooth and the first tooth to engage while simultaneously causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

4. The spinning top toy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The resistance unit has a helical spring instead of a leaf spring.

5. The spinning top toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of a friction clutch formed between the body and the gear, which, in a semi-engaged state, engages the second tooth with the first tooth while causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

6. The spinning top toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The resistance unit is a mechanical clutch and includes: an engagement portion consisting of a concave and convex part that rotates integrally with the gear; an elastic member having a protrusion located radially outward of the engagement portion and capable of engaging with the concave part of the engagement portion; and an abutment member having an abutment portion located away from the protrusion of the elastic member. By abutting against the abutment portion, the protrusion engages with the concave part. In a semi-engaged state, the resistance unit engages the second tooth and the first tooth while causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

7. The spinning top toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The spinning toy has a plurality of replaceable abutting members, which are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

8. A spinning top toy set, characterized in that, The spinning top toy set includes a spinning top toy as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, and a spinning top toy game table with the guide member fixedly installed.

9. A spinning top toy, the spinning top toy having a body, the body being composed of an axle and a main body and used with a guide member, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the body has a first frictional resistance portion that abuts against the guide surface of the guide member. The first friction resistance part is configured to move relative to the body. The spinning toy includes a resistance unit, which serves as the motion resistance between the main body and the first frictional resistance part. The first frictional resistance part is a roller disposed on a rotating shaft that rotates integrally with the main body. The resistance unit normally causes the rotating shaft and the roller to rotate as a unit, and when an impact is applied to the roller, it causes the roller to rotate relative to the rotating shaft. When the roller and the guide member are in contact, the roller rolls along the guide member by rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft.

10. The spinning top toy according to claim 9, characterized in that, A second frictional resistance portion is formed on the guiding surface of the guiding member, which abuts against the first frictional resistance portion.

11. The spinning top toy according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of a clutch.

12. The spinning top toy according to claim 11, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of an engaging clutch and includes: a first claw portion formed at one axial end of the roller; a claw member formed so as not to rotate relative to the rotating shaft and to move in the axial direction, and having a second claw portion capable of engaging the first claw portion; and a leaf spring disposed on the body and applying force to the claw member in the direction that causes the second claw portion to engage with the first claw portion. The resistance unit causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

13. The spinning top toy according to claim 12, characterized in that, The resistance unit has a helical spring instead of a leaf spring.

14. The spinning top toy according to claim 11, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of a friction clutch formed between the body and the roller, which causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

15. The spinning top toy according to claim 11, characterized in that, The resistance unit is composed of a mechanical clutch and includes: an engagement portion consisting of a concave and convex part that rotates integrally with the roller; an elastic member having a protrusion disposed on the radially outer side of the engagement portion and capable of engaging with the concave part of the engagement portion; and an abutment member having an abutment portion at a position away from the protrusion of the elastic member. By abutting against the abutment portion, the protrusion is engaged with the concave part, and the resistance unit causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a semi-engaged state.

16. The spinning top toy according to claim 15, characterized in that, The spinning toy has a plurality of replaceable abutting members, which are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

17. A spinning top toy set, characterized in that, The spinning top toy set comprises a spinning top toy as described in any one of claims 9 to 16, and a spinning top toy game table with the guide member fixedly installed.

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