Transforming toy and construction toy

Abstract

A transformable toy comprises a floor portion and a ceiling portion, a first room being delimited between the floor portion and the ceiling portion, and a roof unit. The roof unit comprises at least one leg portion, which is extendable downwardly protruding from the roof unit and retractable into the roof unit. The transformable toy is transformable between a first configuration, in which the roof unit is resting on the ceiling portion in a state in which the at least one leg portion is retracted into the roof unit, and a second configuration, in which the roof unit is resting on the ceiling portion in a state in which the at least one leg portion is extendable downwardly protruding from the roof unit to delimit a second room between the ceiling portion and the roof unit, the second room having a height dimension which is smaller than a height dimension of the first room.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a transforming toy and a building toy. Background Technology

[0002] A type of transforming toy already exists in which a part of the toy, which imitates a building, is transformable. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a shape-changing toy including a dollhouse that imitates a tree. In this shape-changing toy, by moving the height position of the upper part, which corresponds to the canopy of a tree, up and down, a two-story house can be formed when the upper part is at a first height position, and a three-story house with a third floor serving as an attic can be formed when the upper part is at a second height position.

[0003] Patent Document 1: JP6491769B1 Summary of the Invention

[0004] Incidentally, the small attic room set up in the attic of a toy that imitates a building reminds children of secret rooms and arouses their interest in playing. However, in the shape-changing toy of Patent Document 1, by moving the upper part up and down, in the case of a two-story house, the floor of the upper part becomes the floor of the second floor, and in the case of a three-story house, the floor of the upper part becomes the floor of the third floor, and the room on the second floor is now on the third floor, so the shape-changing toy does not have the shape-changing feature of setting up an attic room in the attic. In the shape-changing toy of Patent Document 1, since the size of the rooms on the second and third floors is basically the same in the case of a three-story house, the shape-changing toy does not have the shape-changing feature of setting up a small attic space.

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a transforming toy and a building toy that can transform with a simple construction into a form in which a small attic room is newly set up in the attic.

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure provides a transforming toy comprising: a floor portion and a ceiling portion defining a first room between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and a roof unit, wherein the roof unit includes at least one leg that can extend downwardly from the roof unit and retract into the roof unit, and wherein the transforming toy is capable of transforming between the first and second forms, wherein in the first form the roof unit is positioned on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg retracted into the roof unit, and in the second form the roof unit is positioned on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg extending downwardly from the roof unit to define a second room between the ceiling portion and the roof unit, the height of the second room being smaller than the height of the first room.

[0007] Another aspect of this disclosure provides a construction toy including the aforementioned transforming toy. Yet another aspect of this disclosure provides a construction toy comprising: a transforming toy; and a vehicle-shaped form, wherein the transforming toy includes: a floor portion and a ceiling portion, defining a first room between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and a roof unit, wherein the roof unit includes at least one leg, the at least one leg being able to project downwards from the roof unit and retract into the roof unit, wherein the transforming toy is capable of transforming between a first form and a second form, in the first form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg retracted into the roof unit, and in the second form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg extending downwards from the roof unit to define a second room between the ceiling portion and the roof unit, the height of the second room being smaller than the height of the first room, wherein an opening is provided in the ceiling portion, and a stepped member is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion at a position overlapping the opening, and the stepped member has a first end and a second end, the first end being... The second end is rotatably connected to the back side of the ceiling portion via a rotating axis and is disposed on the back side of the ceiling portion and configured to be engaged by a engagement mechanism, wherein, by disengaging the stepped member from the engagement mechanism, the first end of the stepped member rotates about the rotating axis due to its own weight, and the second end descends to the floor portion side, wherein the vehicle body includes: a wheel that is allowed to be placed on the stepped member; and a doll holding portion configured to hold a doll, wherein the vehicle body is configured to slide down the stepped member when the wheel is placed on the stepped member in the disengaged state, and wherein the doll holding portion includes: a seat surface on which the doll is placed; a first wall portion erected on a first side of the seat surface; a second wall portion erected on a second side of the seat surface and recessed in a direction opposite to the seat surface; and an arm portion disposed on the first side of the seat surface and capable of tilting toward the seat surface side.

[0008] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a transforming toy and a building toy, which can be transformed with a simple structure into the form of a newly set up small-scale attic room in the attic. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the building toy according to the embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the state of the building toy before and after transformation according to an embodiment, wherein, Figure 2 (A) is a perspective view of the area near the right-hand room on the second floor with the stowage ladder stowed in its first configuration (hereinafter referred to as...). Figure 2 A), and Figure 2 (B) is a perspective view of the area near the right-hand room on the second floor with the staircase lowered in its second configuration (hereinafter referred to as...). Figure 2 B).

[0011] Figure 3 This is a 3D view of the roof unit.

[0012] Figure 4 It is a 3D image of a leg.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a 3D view of the roof section.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the side wall.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the ceiling as seen from above.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the roof section and the right roof of the second floor, viewed from the rear.

[0017] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the roof section and the right roof of the second floor, viewed from the rear.

[0018] Figure 10 This is a 3D view of the ceiling from below, with the storage ladder stowed away.

[0019] Figure 11 It is a 3D model of the vehicle.

[0020] Figure 12 It is a 3D view showing the vehicle sliding on the lowered storage ladder. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 The building toy 1 shown has two floors and is divided into a left side section LB and a right side section RB. The building toy 1 includes a first-floor left room 11 and a second-floor left room 12 in the left side section LB, and includes a first-floor right room 21, a second-floor right room (first room) 22 and a roof unit 30 in the right side section RB. The left side section LB and the right side section RB of the building toy 1 are connected to each other via a hinge mechanism 40 provided between the first-floor left room 11 and the first-floor right room 21. Figure 1The diagram shows the building toy 1 divided into a left side section LB and a right side section RB via a hinge mechanism 40, opening to both sides, with rooms 11, 12, 21, and 22 opening to the front. Players can engage in doll play, etc., by placing toys that mimic figures or furniture in rooms 11, 12, 21, and 22.

[0022] In this embodiment, the building toy 1 is described as being in a state where the building toy 1 is opened to both sides, such as... Figure 1 As shown. In the following description, Figure 1 The top side is the top side of building toy 1, and the opposite side is the bottom side. Figure 1 The left side in the image is the left side of building toy 1, and the opposite side is the right side. Figure 1 The front side of the building toy 1 is the front side, and the opposite side is the back side. For example... Figure 1 As shown, when the building toy 1 is open to both sides, the player can place the stairs 14, the left extended floor 15, etc. in front of the left side LB, and place the right extended floor 16, etc. in front of the right side RB.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown in Figure A, the roof unit 30 is installed above the ceiling (hereinafter referred to as "ceiling section 24") of the right-side room 22 on the second floor, serving as the roof of the right-side section RB of the building toy 1. Figure 2 In the state shown in A, the roof portion 36 of the roof unit 30 is connected to the roof provided on the upper side of the side wall of the room 22 on the right side of the second floor (hereinafter referred to as "the right roof (outer roof portion) 26 of the second floor").

[0024] On the other hand, such as Figure 2 As shown in Figure B, in the building toy 1, the roof unit 30 is arranged above the ceiling portion 24 with its legs 32, which will be described later, extending downwards. Therefore, an attic room (second room) 50 with a height dimension H2 smaller than the height dimension H1 of the right-side room 22 on the second floor can be newly provided above the ceiling portion 24, in other words, between the ceiling portion 24 and the roof portion 36 of the roof unit 30. As described above, the building toy 1 can transform between a two-story form (hereinafter referred to as the "first form") and a three-story form (hereinafter referred to as the "second form"). In the two-story form, the roof unit 30 is set as part of the roof of the right-side portion RB of the building toy 1. In the three-story form, the attic room 50 is provided above the ceiling portion 24.

[0025] In the construction toy 1, the staircase (step-shaped component) 70 is stored on the lower surface 24b side (back side) of the ceiling portion 24 (see...). Figure 10 ), and the storage ladder 70 can be retrieved from its stored state (see...) Figure 2A) The change is to the state where it descends to the floor of room 22 on the right side of the second floor (hereinafter referred to as "floor section 28") (see...) Figure 2 B). The storage mode of the storage ladder 70 will be described in detail later. The curved wall portion 25 bends at approximately a right angle from the ceiling portion 24 and extends slightly downward. The curved wall portion 25 is located at the front end of the ceiling portion 24, and when the storage ladder 70 is stored, the storage ladder 70 is hidden by the curved wall portion 25 and cannot be visually identified from the front.

[0026] Next, the construction of the roof unit 30 will be described in detail. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the roof unit 30 includes a pair of legs 32, a roof portion 36, and a sidewall portion 38, and the roof unit 30 is constructed by assembling these components. The pair of legs 32 are symmetrical from left to right.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, the leg 32 includes: a base 32a; a plate-like portion 32b connected to the base 32a in a stepped manner; and a stepped portion 32c connecting the base 32a and the plate-like portion 32b. The leg 32 is a leaf spring with elasticity throughout its entire body. The base 32a is a longitudinally elongated plate, and one end of the base 32a in the short side direction is connected to the stepped portion 32c. At the other end of the base 32a in the short side direction, a front rotating portion (rotating portion) 32a1 with a protruding shape is provided in a protruding manner on the front of the base 32a, and a rear rotating portion (rotating portion) 32a2 with a protruding shape is provided in a protruding manner on the rear of the base 32a. The front rotating portion 32a1 and the rear rotating portion 32a2 are coaxially arranged, and the size of the front rotating portion 32a1 is slightly larger than the size of the rear rotating portion 32a2. Near the front rotating part 32a1 and the rear rotating part 32a2 of the base 32a, there are respectively leg side protrusions 32a3 in a protruding shape.

[0028] The plate-shaped portion 32b is a long and slender rectangular plate, and one end of the plate-shaped portion 32b in the short side direction is connected to the stepped portion 32c. At the end edge of the plate-shaped portion 32b, excluding the portion connected to the stepped portion 32c, a raised portion 32d is provided, slightly rising from the plate-shaped portion 32b toward the base 32a. The raised portion 32d serves as a rib to ensure the strength of the leg 32. The stepped portion 32c is also provided with five reinforcing ribs 32c1 to ensure the strength of the leg 32. On a portion of the raised portion 32d present at the other end edge in the short side direction of the plate-shaped portion 32b, an inner contact member 32d1 is provided extending outward (towards the side opposite to the stepped portion 32c). This portion of the raised portion 32d is located approximately at the center of the plate-shaped portion 32b in the long side direction. At the other end in the short side direction of the plate-shaped portion 32b, a pair of outer contact members 32b1 are configured to extend outward from both sides in the long side direction.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the roof portion 36 includes a first roof portion 36a and a second roof portion 36b. When viewed from the front, the first roof portion 36a is inclined in a generally V-shape, and the second roof portion 36b extends rearward and downward from the rear end of the first roof portion 36a. A mating groove 36a1 with a downward opening and extending along the inclination of the first roof portion 36a is provided at the left and right edge of the first roof portion 36a, respectively. A front receiving portion 36a2 is provided on the front side of the left and right ends of the first roof portion 36a, respectively. A generally recessed portion (not shown) for receiving a front rotating portion 32a1 of the leg portion 32 is provided on the back surface side (the side facing the second roof portion 36b). Furthermore, a front retaining groove 36a3 extending in the vertical direction and opening downward is provided on the back surface side of the front receiving portion 36a2.

[0030] A circular lamp mounting portion 36a4, curved in an arc shape and extending downward, is provided approximately at the center of the inner surface of the first roof portion 36a. For example, a component mimicking a lamp is mounted to the lamp mounting portion 36a4. Meanwhile, seven positioning recesses 36b1, each with a concave shape, are provided at intervals in the left-right direction at the rear end edge of the second roof portion 36b.

[0031] like Figure 6 As shown, the side wall portion 38 includes a pair of left and right wall portions 38a and a rear wall portion 38b connecting the left and right wall portions 38a. The upper ends of the left and right wall portions 38a are inclined along the inclination of the two ends of the roof portion 36. The left and right wall portions 38a are flat plate-shaped members with the two plate surfaces facing the left and right directions, and the left and right wall portions 38a face each other and are parallel to each other. At the lower rear end of each of the left and right wall portions 38a, a rear receiving portion 38a1 is provided, which is recessed in a generally concave shape and receives the front rotating portion 32a1 of the leg portion 32. At the lower end of each of the left and right wall portions 38a, a downward opening and an arrangement groove portion 38a2 extending in the front and rear directions is provided (see Figure 3 Furthermore, a rear retaining groove 38a3 that extends vertically and opens downward is provided on the lower side of the rear storage section 38a1.

[0032] The rear wall portion 38b of the side wall portion 38 is a transversely elongated rectangular plate-shaped member with both plate surfaces facing in the front-back direction. On the rear surface of the rear wall portion 38b, seven positioning protrusions 38b1 are provided at intervals in the left-right direction. The rear wall portion 38b is provided with three opening groups 38b2 that respectively imitate windows at equal intervals. Near each opening group 38b2 on the left and right sides, a protruding rear wall side protrusion (retaining part) 38b3 is provided. The side wall portion 38 constitutes the left, right and rear walls of the attic room 50 in the second form.

[0033] Return to reference Figure 3 The assembly pattern of the components constituting the roof unit 30 will be described. The positioning protrusion 38b1 of the side wall portion 38 engages with the positioning recess 36b1 of the roof portion 36, and the upper ends of the left and right wall portions 38a of the side wall portion 38 engage with the mating grooves 36a1 of the roof portion 36. Therefore, the roof portion 36 and the side wall portion 38 are assembled together in this positioned state.

[0034] In its elastically deformed state, the rear rotating portion 32a2 of the leg 32 rotatably engages with the rear retractable portion 38a1 of the side wall portion 38, and the front rotating portion 32a1 rotatably engages with a recess provided in the front retractable portion 36a2 of the roof portion 36. Then, the leg 32 is elastically restored and attached to the side wall portion 38 and the roof portion 36. The rotatably assembled leg 32 is prevented from spinning freely due to its elastic force.

[0035] In the roof unit 30 assembled as described above, the leg 32 is capable of rotating about the axis (rotation axis) connecting the front rotating part 32a1 and the rear rotating part 32a2, and the leg 32 is capable of rotating to enter and exit the roof part 36. Then, by rotating the leg 32 until the plate-like part 32b of the leg 32 climbs over the rear wall side protrusion 38b3, the leg 32 retracts into the roof part 36, thereby extending obliquely upward from the rotation axis toward the center of the roof part 36 (see...). Figure 1 and Figure 3 That is, in the first form. As a result, the leg 32 is held by the rear wall side protrusion 38b3, such that the leg 32 extends obliquely upward from the axis of rotation toward the center of the roof part 36, and the leg 32 cannot be visually identified when the roof unit 30 is viewed from the front.

[0036] Then, by rotating the leg 32 more than 90 degrees from the first form, the leg 32 can be transformed into a second form in which the leg 32 extends downward to protrude downward, thereby contacting the upper surface 24a of the ceiling portion 24 (see...). Figure 7 Orthogonal (see) Figure 2 B). In the second configuration, the leg-side protrusion 32a3 on the front side of the leg 32 engages with the front retaining groove 36a3 on the roof portion 36, and the leg-side protrusion 32a3 on the rear side of the leg 32 engages with the rear retaining groove 38a3 on the side wall portion 38. As a result, the leg 32 is held in a downwardly protruding extension state. In the second configuration, the step portion 32c of the leg 32 contacts the lower ends of the left and right wall portions 38a of the side wall portion 38. Therefore, further outward rotation of the leg 32 is restricted.

[0037] Next, the arrangement of the roof unit 30 relative to the ceiling portion 24 will be described. For example... Figure 7As shown, the ceiling portion 24 has an elongated shape, and on both sides (left and right) of the upper surface 24a of the ceiling portion 24, there are upwardly protruding contact protrusions 24a1 (example of a mating portion) that are generally U-shaped in the top view. In addition, at approximately the center of the inner side of each contact protrusion 24a1 in the front-rear direction, there is a slightly recessed arrangement recess 24a2 adjacent to the contact protrusion 24a1.

[0038] In the first configuration, the roof unit 30 is in a state where the legs 32 are retracted inward and the arrangement grooves 38a2 of the sidewall portion 38 are exposed downward. In this configuration, the arrangement grooves 38a2 in the roof unit 30 engage with the contact protrusions 24a1. As a result, the roof unit 30 is fixed to the ceiling portion 24 with the sidewall portion 38 of the roof unit 30 positioned in both the left-right and front-back directions.

[0039] In the second configuration, the roof unit 30 has its legs 32 extending downwards. In this configuration, the inner contact 32d1 of the leg 32 engages with the recess 24a2 and contacts the inner side of the contact protrusion 24a1, while the outer contact 32b1 of the leg 32 contacts the outer side of the contact protrusion 24a1. As a result, the contact protrusion 24a1 is sandwiched between the inner contact 32d1 and the outer contact 32b1, and the roof unit 30 is fixed to the ceiling portion 24 with its legs 32 positioned in both the left-right and front-back directions.

[0040] The attic opening 24c, which extends through the ceiling section 24, is located on the upper right front side of the center of the ceiling section 24 (see [reference]). Figure 2 B). The attic opening 24c is closed by engaging with a cover member 60 having substantially the same shape and size as the opening of the attic opening 24c (see [link]). Figure 7 ).like Figure 2 As shown in Figure B, the cover member 60 has four protrusions on its back surface side that serve as table legs and has a shape that mimics a table. The player can place the cover member 60, which has been removed from the attic opening 24c, on the upper surface 24a of the ceiling section 24, and can use the cover member 60 as a table for activities such as doll games. A portion of the open end of the attic opening 24c has a downwardly recessed removal recess 24d. The player can easily remove the cover member 60 from the attic opening 24c by inserting a finger or the like into the removal recess 24d.

[0041] Next, the locking mode between roof unit 30 and the right roof 26 on the second floor will be described. For example... Figure 8As shown, in the first configuration, the roof portion 36 of the roof unit 30 and the right roof 26 of the second floor are connected to each other in a manner where the boundary portion is difficult to identify.

[0042] like Figure 9 As shown, in the second configuration, the side wall portion 38 of the roof unit 30 is exposed rearward. Here, a portion of the tile portion located at the upper end of the right roof 26 on the second floor is provided with a locking portion 26a formed by extending one end of the circular roof tile portion (see...). Figure 9 (Enlarged view of the individual window shown). On the other hand, in the second configuration, a groove 38c is provided on a portion of the side wall portion 38 of the roof unit 30 that faces the locking portion 26a in the front-rear direction. The groove 38c is recessed in a generally semi-cylindrical groove shape and the locking portion 26a engages in the groove 38c.

[0043] Furthermore, in the second configuration, a locking portion 38d is provided on the side wall portion 38 of the roof unit 30, facing the locking portion 26a in the left-right direction. The locking portion 38d has a shape that protrudes from the side wall portion 38 in a generally semi-cylindrical shape and is locked to the locking portion 26a. Since the locking portion 26a and the locking portion 38d are in contact with each other in the left-right direction, the roof unit 30 is positioned in the left-right direction relative to the right roof 26 of the second floor in the second configuration, and the roof unit 30 is prevented from swaying in the left-right direction when the legs 32 extend downward.

[0044] In the portion of the roof 36 that overlaps with the locking part 26a when the second-floor right roof 26 overlaps with the roof 36 in the first configuration, a roof-side recess 36b2 is provided to prevent interference between the locking part 26a and this portion. In the portion of the wall surface that overlaps with the locked part 38d when the side wall 38 overlaps with the wall surface surrounding the ceiling 24 in the first configuration, a wall-side recess 24a3 is provided to prevent interference between the locked part 38d and a portion of the wall surface (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 7 ).

[0045] Next, the construction and storage mode of the storage ladder 70 stored on the lower surface 24b side of the ceiling section 24 will be described. Figure 2 B and Figure 10 As shown, the storage ladder 70 has a generally elongated shape, with approximately half of one side being a ladder-shaped section 72, and approximately half of the other side being an inclined surface section 74. On the side of the ladder section 72 opposite to the inclined surface section 74, a recessed section 76 is provided, formed in the longitudinal direction of the storage ladder 70. When the storage ladder 70 is lowered toward the floor section 28 (see...),... Figure 2B) The lower end of the storage ladder 70 is provided with a concave curved surface 70a, which smoothly curves continuously from the lower ends of the ladder portion 72, the inclined surface portion 74 and the groove portion 76 toward the floor portion 28.

[0046] In the second configuration, with the stowed ladder 70 lowered towards the floor section 28, the player can use the ladder section 72 as a staircase to move up and down between the second-floor right room 22 and the attic room 50 for puppet games, etc. The player can use the inclined surface section 74 as a slide to descend from the attic room 50 to the second-floor right room 22 for puppet games, etc. The player can place the front wheels 84 and rear wheels 86 (described later) of the vehicle model 80 carrying puppets, etc., on the inclined surface section 74 and the recessed section 76, and can use the inclined surface section 74 and the recessed section 76 as guide rails, etc., to allow the vehicle model 80 to slide from the attic room 50 to the second-floor right room 22 for puppet games, etc.

[0047] like Figure 10 As shown, on both sides of the end opposite to the side with the curved surface 70a in the longitudinal direction of the ladder 70, axially outwardly protruding ladder side shafts (rotation shafts) 70b are respectively provided. A portion of the back surface of the ladder section 72 near the ladder side shafts 70b is provided with a downward-facing ( Figure 10 The protruding part 70c is located on the front side of the middle section.

[0048] On the other hand, a mounting portion 24e for rotatably receiving a ladder 70 and a receiving portion (jointing mechanism) 24f for receiving one end of the ladder 70 are provided on the lower surface 24b side of the ceiling portion 24. Each of the pair of mounting portions 24e is configured as a plate with a laterally elongated opening, and the ladder side shaft 70b of the ladder 70 is rotatably inserted into the opening. The receiving portion 24f is configured with a U-shaped, laterally elongated arched shape relative to the lower surface 24b. One end of the ladder 70, which is provided with a curved surface 70a, is received inside the arched receiving portion 24f, thereby engaging the ladder 70 with the receiving portion 24f and being disposed on the back side of the ceiling portion 24.

[0049] When the stowage ladder 70 slides along the opening of the mounting portion 24e with one end of the stowage ladder 70 retracted within the storage portion 24f, one end of the stowage ladder 70 moves out of the storage portion 24f. As one end of the stowage ladder 70 moves out of the storage portion 24f, the two ladder side shafts 70b rotate about their axes due to the weight of the stowage ladder 70, and one end descends towards the floor portion 28, contacting the floor portion 28. At this time, the protrusion 70c contacts the lower surface 24b of the ceiling portion 24, thereby restricting further rotation of the ladder side shafts 70b. In this way, the stowage ladder 70 can be lowered to the floor portion 28.

[0050] Next, refer to Figure 11 and 12 The description will focus on a vehicle model (vehicle doll) 80, which is a mobile toy for standalone doll play, wherein the mobile toy can be played with by sliding on a lowered storage ladder 70. Figure 11 As shown, the vehicle model 80 is a toy that mimics the shape of a four-wheeled vehicle and includes a body (doll holder) 82, a front wheel (wheel) 84 disposed on the front side (first direction), and a rear wheel (wheel) 86 disposed on the rear side (second direction). The front wheel 84 and the rear wheel 86 can rotate independently and can be placed on a storage ladder 70. The front wheel 84 and the rear wheel 86 have a wheel width that allows them to be placed on the inclined surface portion 74 and the recessed portion 76.

[0051] The vehicle body 82 has a generally box-shaped upper opening, and a seat surface 82a, which is a flat surface, is provided inside the vehicle body 82 for placing a doll. On the inner side of the vehicle body 82, a raised portion 82b (an example of a first wall portion) is erected on the front side of the seat surface 82a, and a backrest 82c (an example of a second wall portion) is erected on the rear side of the seat surface 82a, which is inclined and recessed. The rear side of the raised portion 82b is an inclined surface that slopes towards the seat surface 82a. An arm portion 88 with a generally annular shape that mimics a handle is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 82 (the front side of the seat surface 82a).

[0052] The arm portion 88 includes an arm annular portion 88a having a generally annular shape. At the front end of the arm portion 88, an arm pivot axis 88b is configured to be pivotally supported by the front end of the vehicle body 82 in a left-right axial direction, allowing the arm portion 88 to tilt toward the seat surface 82a. The arm portion 88 contacts the front end of the vehicle body 82 in a sliding manner and is configured to pivot while the side surface of the arm pivot axis 88b presses against the front end of the vehicle body 82. Therefore, the arm portion 88 pivots toward the seat surface 82a while experiencing a predetermined resistance from the vehicle body 82.

[0053] As attached Figure 11 As shown, in the vehicle model 80, the anthropomorphic doll D can be held in place by the vehicle body 82 while the doll D is placed on the seat surface 82a. For example, in Figure 11In the example shown, doll D is placed on seat surface 82a, with its legs resting on raised portion 82b and the ends of its legs close to the front of vehicle body 82. With doll D tilted backward, its back is in contact with backrest 82c. Then, arm portion 88 is pivoted and comes into contact with the area from the chest to the abdomen of doll D. At this time, arm portion 88 experiences predetermined resistance during pivoting, allowing the chest and abdomen of doll D to be properly compressed by the arm portion ring portion 88a. In this way, doll D is held by vehicle model 80, making it less likely to fall off.

[0054] like Figure 12 As shown, the vehicle model 80 can slide on the lowered storage ladder 70 while holding the doll D. Here, in the vehicle model 80, the interval between the pair of front wheels 84 and the interval between the pair of rear wheels 86 are essentially equal to the interval between the inclined surface portion 74 and the recessed portion 76 in the storage ladder 70. Therefore, with the front side of the vehicle model 80 facing the floor portion 28, the right front wheel 84 and the right rear wheel 86 are placed on the inclined surface portion 74 of the lowered storage ladder 70, and the left front wheel 84 and the left rear wheel 86 are placed on the recessed portion 76, and the vehicle model 80 can slide smoothly from the ceiling portion 24 side towards the floor portion 28 side. Since the tilt angle of the vehicle model 80 sliding on the storage ladder 70 is reduced due to the curved surface 70a before reaching the floor portion 28, the vehicle model 80 will not tilt forward due to the sliding force, and the front wheels 84 and the rear wheels 86 land on the floor portion 28.

[0055] As described above, in the building toy 1 of this embodiment, by fixing the roof unit 30 to the ceiling 24 with the legs 32 of the roof unit 30 rotated and placed inside the roof portion 36, the building toy 1 can have a first form with two layers on the right side RB. Then, by rotating the legs 32 from the first form to extend downwards and fixing the roof unit 30 to the ceiling 24, an attic room 50 with a height dimension H2 smaller than the height dimension H1 of the second-floor right room 22 is set below the roof portion 36, and the building toy 1 can have a second form with three layers. By inserting the legs 32 from the second form to the inside and fixing the roof unit 30 to the ceiling 24, the building toy 1 can be set back to the first form. As described above, the building toy 1 can be transformed from a two-layer first form to a second form with a newly set small attic room 50 in the attic with a simple construction.

[0056] According to the embodiments of this disclosure as described above, it is possible to provide transforming toys and building toys in the following aspects.

[0057] The transforming toy according to the first aspect includes: a floor portion and a ceiling portion, defining a first room between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and a roof unit, wherein the roof unit includes at least one leg that is extendable downward from the roof unit and retractable into the roof unit, and wherein the transforming toy is capable of transforming between a first form and a second form, wherein in the first form the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg retracted into the roof unit, and in the second form the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg extending downward from the roof unit to define a second room between the ceiling portion and the roof unit, the height of the second room being smaller than the height of the first room.

[0058] According to this structure, with the legs retracted into the roof unit, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling, thus achieving the first form. Since the roof unit is placed on the ceiling with the legs protruding downwards from it, a second form is achieved, in which a second room, with a height smaller than the first room, serving as an attic space, is placed on the ceiling. In this way, using a simple structure, the first form can be transformed into a second form with a newly added second room below the roof unit. Therefore, players can engage in doll games and the like by placing numerous dolls mimicking furniture in the second room, in addition to the first room.

[0059] In the transforming toy according to the second aspect, the ceiling portion has an elongated shape, and the at least one leg includes a pair of legs disposed on the roof unit so as to be respectively placed on both sides of the top in the longitudinal direction, each of the pair of legs being rotatably connected to the inside of the roof unit by a rotating part.

[0060] According to this structure, since the legs are placed on both sides of the ceiling in the longitudinal direction, the roof unit can be stably placed on the ceiling. By rotating the legs, the legs can be easily inserted into and removed from the roof unit, and a specific structure can be set up with a simple configuration to achieve the transformation between the first and second shapes.

[0061] In the transforming toy according to the third aspect, the roof unit includes a retaining portion configured to retain the pair of legs when the pair of legs are retracted into the roof unit.

[0062] According to this structure, since the legs are kept in a retracted state inside the roof unit by the retaining part, it is possible to prevent the legs from rotating from the first form due to their own weight, impact, etc. and from protruding downward from the roof unit.

[0063] The transforming toy according to the fourth aspect includes: an outer roof section, which in the second form is connected to a roof unit on the outside of a first room, wherein the outer roof section includes a locking part disposed on a portion facing the roof unit, and the roof unit includes a locked part that locks to the locking part in the second form.

[0064] According to this structure, since the roof unit is positioned relative to the outer roof in the locking direction in the second form by locking the locking part to the locked part, it is possible to prevent the roof unit from swaying in the locking direction.

[0065] In the transforming toy according to the fifth aspect, a groove is formed on the roof unit, the groove being configured such that, in the second form, the locking part can engage with the groove; and, in the state of engaging with the groove, the locked part contacts the locking part in the left-right direction.

[0066] According to this structure, the roof unit is positioned in the left-right direction relative to the outer roof portion in the second configuration. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the roof unit from swaying in the left-right direction when its legs are protruding downwards.

[0067] In the transforming toy according to the sixth aspect, an opening is provided in the ceiling portion, and a stepped member is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion at a position overlapping with the opening. One end of the stepped member is rotatably connected to the back side of the ceiling portion via a rotating shaft, and the other end is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion and engaged by a coupling mechanism. By releasing the engagement of the stepped member with the coupling mechanism, the one end of the stepped member rotates around the rotating shaft by its own weight, and the other end descends to the floor portion.

[0068] According to this structure, by lowering the step-like component toward the floor in the second form, the player can use the step-like component as a staircase to move up and down between the first room and the second room, and play doll games, etc.

[0069] In the transforming toy according to the seventh aspect, in the second form, the at least one leg extends in a direction orthogonal to the upper surface of the ceiling portion.

[0070] According to this structure, the legs can define the side walls of the second room.

[0071] In the transforming toy according to the eighth aspect, a mating part is provided on the upper surface of the ceiling portion, and the mating part is configured to: mate with the lower surface of the roof unit in the first form; and mate with the at least one leg in the second form.

[0072] According to this structure, the mating part allows the roof unit to be fixed to the ceiling in both the first and second configurations.

[0073] The building toys according to the first aspect include the aforementioned transforming toys.

[0074] According to this structure, a building toy can be realized that can be transformed from a first form into a second form with a newly set second room with a simple construction.

[0075] The architectural toy according to the second aspect includes: a transforming toy; and a vehicle model, wherein the transforming toy includes: a floor portion and a ceiling portion, defining a first room between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and a roof unit, wherein the roof unit includes at least one leg, the at least one leg being able to extend downward from the roof unit and retract into the roof unit, wherein the transforming toy is capable of transforming between a first form and a second form, in the first form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg retracted into the roof unit, and in the second form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling portion with the at least one leg extending downward from the roof unit to define a second room between the ceiling portion and the roof unit, the height of the second room being smaller than the height of the first room, wherein an opening is provided in the ceiling portion, and wherein a stepped member is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion at a position overlapping the opening, and the stepped member has a first end and a second end, the first end being rotatable by a rotation axis. The second end is rotatably connected to the back side of the ceiling portion, and is disposed on the back side of the ceiling portion and configured to be engaged by a engagement mechanism, wherein, by disengaging the stepped member from the engagement mechanism, the first end of the stepped member rotates about the rotation axis due to its own weight, and the second end descends to the floor portion side, wherein the vehicle figure includes: a wheel that is allowed to be placed on the stepped member; and a doll holding portion configured to hold a doll, wherein the vehicle figure is configured to slide down the stepped member when the wheel is placed on the stepped member in the disengaged state, and wherein the doll holding portion includes: a seat surface on which the doll is placed; a first wall portion erected on a first side of the seat surface; a second wall portion erected on a second side of the seat surface and recessed in a direction opposite to the seat surface; and an arm portion disposed on the first side of the seat surface and capable of tilting toward the seat surface side.

[0076] According to this configuration, the doll is placed on the seat surface of the doll holding part, with the first direction side of the doll contacting the first wall portion and the second direction side of the doll contacting the second wall portion, and the arm portion tilting towards the seat surface side, thereby allowing the doll to be properly held by the vehicle figure. Then, by releasing the engagement and allowing the vehicle figure holding the doll to slide on the stepped member, the doll figure can be used to enjoy doll play when transformed into a second-form building toy.

[0077] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims. For example, although the construction of a cover member for closing the attic opening has been illustrated in the embodiments, two members can be used to implement the cover member. In this case, one member may be a member mimicking a table, and the other member may be a member mimicking a board standing against the rear wall.

[0078] In the embodiments, although an example is described in which the storage ladder is moved out of the storage section and lowered toward the floor by sliding the ladder, a configuration can be adopted, for example, in which a portion of the storage ladder has a protrusion extending toward the ceiling, which engages with an opening in the ceiling, and the engagement of the protrusion is released by pressing a portion of the protrusion extending upward from the opening, causing the storage ladder to lower toward the floor. In this case, the storage ladder can be a leaf spring that is elastic throughout. Ribs for positioning the storage ladder when it is stored can be provided on the lower surface of the ceiling.

Claims

1. A transforming toy, comprising: A floor portion and a ceiling portion, wherein a first room is defined between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; as well as Roof unit; The roof unit includes a main body and at least one leg, wherein the at least one leg extends downwardly from the main body of the roof unit and is retractable into the main body of the roof unit; and The transforming toy can transform between a first form and a second form. In the first form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling with at least one leg retracted into the main body of the roof unit, thus defining a first space between the roof unit and the ceiling, and the first space is exposed to the front. In the second form, at least one leg of the roof unit protrudes downward from the main body and is supported between the main body and the ceiling, so that the roof unit is placed on the ceiling with a second room defined between the ceiling and the roof unit. The second room has a larger space than the first space, is exposed to the front, and the height of the second room is smaller than the height of the first room.

2. The transforming toy according to claim 1, in, The ceiling portion has a longitudinal shape; and The at least one leg includes a pair of legs disposed on the main body of the roof unit, respectively placed on both sides of the ceiling in the longitudinal direction, and each of the pair of legs is rotatably connected to the inside of the roof unit via a rotating part.

3. The transforming toy according to claim 2, in, The main body of the roof unit includes a retaining portion configured to hold the pair of legs in a state where the pair of legs are retracted into the roof unit.

4. The transforming toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: In the second configuration, the outer roof portion is connected to the roof unit on the outside of the first room; The outer roof portion includes a locking part located at the portion facing the roof unit, and The main body of the roof unit includes a locked portion that is locked to the locking portion in the second configuration.

5. The transforming toy according to claim 4, in, A groove is formed on the main body of the roof unit, and the groove is configured such that, in the second configuration, the locking part can engage with the groove. and In this case, the locked part, which is in a state of being fitted into the groove, contacts the locking part in the left-right direction.

6. The transforming toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, An opening is provided in the ceiling section. A stepped member is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion at a position overlapping the opening. The stepped member has a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to the back side of the ceiling portion via a rotating shaft. The second end is disposed on the back side of the ceiling portion and configured to be engaged by a coupling mechanism. Specifically, by disengaging the stepped component from the engagement mechanism, the first end of the stepped component rotates around the rotation axis due to its own weight, and the second end descends to the floor portion.

7. The transforming toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, In the second configuration, the at least one leg extends in a direction orthogonal to the upper surface of the ceiling portion.

8. The transforming toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, A mating part is provided on the upper surface of the ceiling section, and The mating part is constructed as follows: In the first configuration, the mating part engages with the lower surface of the main body of the roof unit; and In the second configuration, the mating part engages with at least one leg of the roof unit.

9. A building toy, comprising a transforming toy according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A building toy, comprising: Transforming toys; and Vehicle image; in, The transforming toys include: A floor portion and a ceiling portion, wherein a first room is defined between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and Roof unit; The roof unit includes a main body and at least one leg, wherein the at least one leg extends downwardly from the main body of the roof unit and is retractable into the main body of the roof unit; and The transforming toy can transform between a first form and a second form. In the first form, the roof unit is placed on the ceiling with at least one leg retracted into the main body, defining a first space between the roof unit and the ceiling, and the first space is exposed to the front. In the second form, at least one leg of the roof unit protrudes downward from the main body and is supported between the main body and the ceiling, thereby placing the roof unit on the ceiling with a second room defined between the ceiling and the roof unit. The second room has a larger space than the first space, is exposed to the front, and its height is smaller than that of the first room. An opening is provided in the ceiling section. A stepped member is provided on the back side of the ceiling portion at a position overlapping the opening. The stepped member has a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably connected to the back side of the ceiling portion via a rotating shaft. The second end is disposed on the back side of the ceiling portion and configured to be engaged by a coupling mechanism. Specifically, by disengaging the stepped component from the engagement mechanism, due to the weight of the stepped component itself, the first end of the stepped component rotates around the rotation axis, and the second end descends to the floor portion. The vehicle image includes: A wheel, which can be placed on the stepped component; and A doll-holding part, configured to hold the doll. The vehicle image is configured such that when the wheel is placed on the stepped component in the disengaged state, the vehicle image slides off the stepped component, and... The doll holding part includes: The doll is placed on the seat surface; A first wall portion, the first wall portion being erected on a first side of the seat surface; A second wall portion, the second wall portion being erected on a second side of the seat surface and recessed in a direction opposite to the seat surface; and An arm portion, which is disposed on the first side of the seat surface and is tiltable toward the seat surface side.

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