Toy

Abstract

The present application aims to provide a toy with high interest. The toy (1) of the present application is a toy (1) capable of being transformed into a first form (1F) and a second form (2F) of a doll type, comprising: a first fitting (10) constituting an upper limb or a lower limb in the second form (2F); and a second fitting (20) constituting a body in the second form (2F); and the first fitting (10) comprises: a first sub-fitting (11) rotatably supported on the second fitting (20); and a second sub-fitting (12) rotatably supported on the first sub-fitting (11); the first sub-fitting (11) and the second sub-fitting (12) respectively constitute a part of a shell of the toy (1) in the first form (1F).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a toy. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, in toys, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a plush toy characterized by having a bag portion with an opening on the bottom surface provided in the toy body shaped like an animal parent, and filling the bag portion with an egg that transforms into an animal child when turned over.

[0003] [Background Technical Documents]

[0004] [Patent Literature]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 03-68389 Summary of the Invention

[0006] [The problem the invention aims to solve]

[0007] Patent Document 1 relates to a cloth doll toy that imitates various animals, primarily birds, and is a toy that transforms from an egg into a bird. In this toy, the transformation from an egg to a bird is achieved simply by turning it over; its construction is simple, offering few ways to play and lacking in fun.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy.

[0009] [Technical Approaches to Problem Solving]

[0010] A toy according to one aspect of the present invention,

[0011] It is a toy that can transform into its first form and its second form (doll-like), and possesses:

[0012] The first accessory, in the second configuration, constitutes an upper or lower limb; and

[0013] The second component constitutes the body in the second configuration; and

[0014] The first component includes: a first sub-component rotatably supported on the second component; and a second sub-component rotatably supported on the first sub-component;

[0015] The first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory respectively constitute part of the outer shell of the toy in the first form.

[0016] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0017] The first sub-component and the second sub-component together form part of the housing, which constitutes a surface continuous with the outer surface of the second component in the first configuration.

[0018] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0019] The first morphology is oval.

[0020] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0021] The first sub-component and the second sub-component constitute an oval-shaped outer shell at both ends along its long axis in the first configuration.

[0022] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0023] With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the opposite side to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part.

[0024] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0025] The continuous surface includes flat surfaces.

[0026] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0027] The first sub-component and the second sub-component each have a first portion that forms the outer shell in the first configuration and a second portion disposed on the inner side of the first portion.

[0028] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0029] The connection between the first part and the second part is located in the region along the length direction of the second part.

[0030] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0031] The first part constitutes the shield component of the doll-shaped toy in the second form.

[0032] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0033] With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the side opposite to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part; and

[0034] The first sub-component and the second part of the second sub-component are configured such that, when the first sub-component and the second sub-component form the continuous surface, they are housed within the space inside the first part.

[0035] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0036] The first part is composed of components with a lower hardness than at least a portion of the second part.

[0037] A toy according to one aspect of the invention, wherein

[0038] The connecting portions between the first accessory and the second accessory, and between the first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory, comprise resin components of different hardness.

[0039] [The effects of the invention]

[0040] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a first aspect of a toy according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the toy shown.

[0043] Figure 3 Viewed from the bottom side Figure 1 A 3D view of the toy shown.

[0044] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The front view of the second form of the toy shown.

[0045] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the toy shown.

[0046] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The enlarged exploded perspective view of the first component shown.

[0047] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view showing the inside of the first accessory in the closed state.

[0048] Figure 8 It is an enlarged, exploded 3D diagram showing a portion of the toy's foot structure.

[0049] Figure 9 It means from Figure 1 The diagram shown is a perspective view of an example of the first stage of operation when the first form is set as the second form.

[0050] Figure 10 It means from Figure 1 The diagram shown is a perspective view of an example of the second-stage operation when the first form is set as the second form.

[0051] Figure 11 It means from Figure 1The diagram shown is a perspective view of an example of the third stage of operation when the first form is set as the second form.

[0052] Figure 12 It means from Figure 1 The diagram shown is a perspective view of an example of the final stage of operation when the first form is set as the second form.

[0053] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing an example of the pose of a toy in its second form.

[0054] Figure 14 This is a side view that is partially broken down to show the locking mechanism of the toy's first form.

[0055] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing the state of a part of the toy being moved to represent the locking mechanism of its first form. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Hereinafter, one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the following description, the terms "up and down," "front and back," and "left and right" will be used to indicate... Figure 4 The orientation of the doll-type toy shown is used as a reference for the description.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a first aspect of a toy according to one aspect of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The top view of toy 1 shown. Figure 3 Viewed from the bottom side Figure 1 A 3D view of toy 1 is shown. Furthermore, Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The front view of the second form of toy 1 shown.

[0058] Toy 1 Figures 1-3 As shown, it can transform into the first form 1F, which has an oval appearance, and as... Figure 4 The doll-type second form 2F shown.

[0059] First, in the first form 1F of the oval shape, although the internal structure is visible from the outside in the roughly central part on the front side, the left and right side surfaces, the dorsal side, and the bottom side are covered by an oval-shaped shell. Furthermore, as... Figure 4 As shown, toy 1 is configured as a doll in form 2F, which imitates a specific combat hero character and, as described later, is configured to allow for significant movement of the upper and lower limbs. Furthermore, the shape of the doll is not particularly limited and includes various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs.

[0060] Toy 1 Figure 4As shown, if we roughly distinguish its components, then for example, it is composed of a first component 10 constituting an upper limb, a foot 30 constituting a lower limb, a second component 20 constituting a torso, and a head 40.

[0061] The first accessory 10, as described above, constitutes an upper limb and is rotatably supported on the left and right sides of the second accessory 20 via the shoulder connection 18. Furthermore, the first accessory 10 may have, for example, a first sub-accessory 11 that mimics an upper arm and a second sub-accessory 12 that mimics a forearm that is rotatably supported on the first sub-accessory 11 via the elbow connection 13.

[0062] The first sub-assembly 11 of the upper arm includes an upper arm portion 11b that mimics the shape of an upper arm, and a first outer shell portion 11a covering the outer and rear sides of the upper arm portion 11b. Furthermore, the second sub-assembly 12 of the forearm includes a forearm portion 12b that mimics the shape of a forearm, and a second outer shell portion 12a covering the outer and rear sides of the forearm portion 12b. Moreover, the first sub-assembly 11 and the second sub-assembly 12 are as follows... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer shell of the toy 1 in the first form 1F has an oval shape at both ends (left and right ends in the figure) along the long axis.

[0063] In the first form 1F, as Figure 2 As shown, the first outer shell portion 11a of the first sub-accessory 11 and the second outer shell portion 12a of the second sub-accessory 12 form an oval-shaped outer shell with left and right end portions along its long axis, divided in a front-rear direction. Furthermore, the left and right surfaces 10s formed by the first and second outer shell portions 11a and 12a on the outer surface of the outer shell constitute a curved surface that is continuous with the outer surface 20s of the second accessory 20.

[0064] In the first form 1F, as Figure 1 As shown, toy 1 can be placed on the mounting section 80. Figure 3 As shown, the bottom portion of the first form 1F (and) Figure 1 Although the portion where the mounting part 80 is connected has some irregularities, it has a generally flat structure. The bottom surface 21s of the body part and the upper surface 28s of the waist part, which constitute the bottom part of the first form 1F, constitute the connecting part between the body part 21 and the waist part 28 in the second form 2F (see reference). Figure 4 By means of the configuration of the bottom portion, the toy 1 can be placed on the mounting portion 80 without rolling in the first form 1F. Furthermore, in the first form 1F, in... Figure 1 A flat surface 10fs is provided on a portion of the curved surface on the right side (one end face of the oval shape in the direction of the major axis). The flat surface 10fs is, for example, formed by the flat surface of the curved surface provided on the first and second outer shell portions 11a and 12a. By having the flat surface 10fs, the flat surface 10fs can be placed on the mounting portion 80 as the lower surface.

[0065] Figure 5 This is an exploded 3D view of Toy 1.

[0066] refer to Figure 5 Describe the general composition of toy 1.

[0067] Toy 1 Figure 5 As shown, the components are connected with the second part 20 of the body as the center. For example, the first part 10 is connected to the left and right sides of the second part 20, the feet 30 are connected to the lower end of the second part 20 via the waist 28, and the head 40 is connected to the upper end of the second part 20 via the neck 23.

[0068] The second accessory 20, for example, has a hollow body body 21 with a front-to-back split structure. Shoulder connectors 18 are provided at both ends of the shoulder portion relative to the second accessory 20. The shoulder connectors 18 are rotatable about the left-right axis of the toy 1, for example, by being mounted on the inner side of the body body 21 with flanges 18a. Furthermore, a shoulder connector protrusion 18b is provided on the opposite side of the flange 18a of the shoulder connector 18, protruding in an orthogonal direction relative to the axis. The shoulder connector protrusion 18b connects to the shoulder connector hole 18j on the side of the first accessory 10. Moreover, the first accessory 10 is rotatable about the shoulder connector protrusion 18b (rotation in the direction the upper limbs and body body 21 open).

[0069] The head 40 is mounted to the body body 21 via the neck 23. For example, a pair of left and right neck shafts 23a of the neck 23 are supported by a pair of left and right bearings 21a provided at the upper end of the body body 21, and the neck 23 is rotatably mounted in the front-back and vertical directions. In addition, a back cover 22 that can be opened and closed is provided on the rear side of the body body 21. Moreover, although the details of the head 40 will be described later, it can be accommodated inside the body body 21 by opening and closing the back cover 22.

[0070] At the lower end of the body part 21, a pair of pin-shaped pivots protruding outwards are provided as waist shaft portions 21b. A pair of rotating hub portions 28a of the waist part 28 are fitted into the waist shaft portions 21b, enabling the waist part 28 to rotate relative to the body part 21. From the waist part 28, connecting portions, i.e., connecting rod portions 28b, corresponding to the hip joints of the foot part 30, extend to the left and right. The upper part of the foot part 30 is connected to the spherical portion at the front end of the connecting rod portion 28b, as described later.

[0071] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The enlarged exploded perspective view of the first accessory 10 shown.

[0072] Here, the internal structure of the first component 10 will be described, but the left and right first components 10 have the same structure, so... Figure 6 The first accessory 10 on the right arm side shown will be described.

[0073] The first sub-accessory 11 is connected, for example, by fitting a connecting protrusion 11d protruding into the inner surface of the first outer casing 11a with a connecting recess 11e formed along the length direction of the upper arm portion 11b. Similarly, the second sub-accessory 12 is connected, for example, by fitting a connecting recess 12f formed by a connecting protrusion 12d protruding into the inner surface of the second outer casing 12a with a connecting protrusion 12e formed along the length direction of the forearm portion 12b. Thus, each connecting portion 10c, composed of the connecting recess 11e and the connecting protrusion 11d, and the connecting protrusion 12e and the connecting protrusion 12d, is configured along the length direction of the upper limb. Furthermore, in the elbow connection portion 13, the elbow connection protrusion 13b, which protrudes from the receiving recess 13a of the upper arm portion 11b relative to the elbow connection hole 13c of the forearm portion 12b, is rotatably connected by fitting.

[0074] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view showing the inside of the first accessory 10 of toy 1 in the closed state.

[0075] like Figure 7 As shown, when the end of the first sub-part 11 on the side of the second part 20 (shoulder connection 18) and the end of the second sub-part 12 on the opposite side to the first sub-part 11, i.e., the hand part 12h, are close together, the surface 10s (reference) of the outer shell formed by the first sub-part 11 and the second sub-part 12 that constitutes its outer surface is continuous. Figure 2 In other words, the first sub-part 11 and the second sub-part 12 are configured such that, respectively, in the first form 1F, they form the first part (first outer shell part 11a, second outer shell part 12a) of the outer shell, and have a second part, namely the upper arm part 11b and the forearm part 12b. Therefore, the continuous surface 10s of the first outer shell part 11a and the second outer shell part 12a can form a curved surface that makes the oval outer shell continuous in the first form 1F, and in the second form 2F (refer to...) Figure 13 For example, it can display the circular shield component of a character during battle.

[0076] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the upper arm portion 11b and the forearm portion 12b are configured to be housed within the space formed by the first outer shell portion 11a and the second outer shell portion 12a. That is, they are configured to be located further inward than the outer edge portion 10e of the first outer shell portion 11a and the second outer shell portion 12a (see reference). Figure 4 ).

[0077] Furthermore, the first outer shell portion 11a and the second outer shell portion 12a are made of components with a lower hardness than at least a portion of the upper arm portion 11b and the forearm portion 12b. In other words, the outer shell portion is made of a softer component than the constituent components inside it. For example, in this embodiment, the upper arm portion 11b is made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) resin, while the other portions of the first outer shell portion 11a, the second outer shell portion 12a, and the forearm portion 12b are made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) resin.

[0078] Furthermore, the shoulder connection portion 18 is made of ABS resin, while the shoulder connection hole 18j of the first outer shell portion 11a is made of PVC resin. In other words, the connection portion formed by the shoulder connection protrusion 18b and the hub portion 18ja having the shoulder connection hole 18j is made of resin raw materials with different hardness. Here, ABS resin is harder than PVC resin, and its dimensional accuracy during molding is higher. In contrast, PVC resin is easier to soften than ABS resin, allowing for a structure with excellent wear resistance, etc.

[0079] Furthermore, in the elbow connector 13, the upper arm portion 11b is made of ABS resin, while the forearm portion 12b is made of PVC resin. In other words, the connecting structure of the elbow connector 13 is also made of resin raw materials with different hardness.

[0080] Figure 8 It is an enlarged, exploded three-dimensional diagram that is a partial breakdown of the foot 30 to show its structure.

[0081] In the foot 30, the thigh 31 is connected to the waist 28 by a connecting recess 31a at its upper end, which engages with the front end (ball joint) of the connecting rod 28b. Furthermore, in the knee 34, a pair of lower end connecting protrusions 31b (only one shown) on the lower end side of the thigh 31 engage with the knee connecting recess 32b, which opens at the upper end of the calf 32, and are rotatably connected. Additionally, the thigh 31 has a thigh space SP1 formed by three wall sections: a front wall 31f and left and right side walls 31e. Therefore, the calf 32 can be rotatably accommodated within the thigh space SP1 (see reference). Figure 1 Furthermore, a protrusion 31d is provided on the lower end side of the thigh portion 31, protruding in a manner that covers a portion of the front side of the knee. The protrusion 31d restricts the movable direction of the lower leg portion 32 (preventing unnatural bending to the opposite side).

[0082] Furthermore, the foot 33 has an ankle recess 33a at its ankle portion, and a ball joint portion 32a located at the lower end of the lower leg 32 is fitted and connected to the ankle recess 33a. The hip joint portion of the foot 30 connected in this way can rotate freely forward, backward, left, and right, and the ankle portion can also rotate freely forward, backward, left, and right, thereby enabling various postures.

[0083] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing an example of the first stage of operation when toy 1 is changed from the first form 1F to the second form 2F (when unfolded).

[0084] If toy 1 in form 1F is changed to form 2F, such as Figure 9 As shown, for example, the foot 30 is opened. At this time, the protrusion 31d of the thigh 31 of the foot 30 is opened. Thus, the foot 30 is opened with the rotating hub 28a of the waist 28 as the center.

[0085] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating an example of the second stage of the unfolding process.

[0086] Through such Figure 9 The operation shown causes the upper surface 28s of the waist section 28 to contact the bottom surface 21s of the torso section. This causes the connecting hole 3 (see reference) located on the bottom surface 21s of the torso section to... Figure 9 The connecting protrusion 28d, which is embedded and protrudes from the upper surface 28s of the waist, is fixed in place. Before and after the operation, as... Figure 10 As shown, the lower leg 32 is rotated so as to extend from the thigh space SP1. Furthermore, the foot 33 is rotated so as to move away from the lower leg 32.

[0087] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating an example of the third stage of the unfolding process.

[0088] After the foot is fully extended (30°), as follows: Figure 11 As shown, for example, the first accessory 10 is operated. In this case, the first sub-accessory 11 of the first accessory 10 is operated to rotate and unfold the second sub-accessory 12 at the elbow, or to rotate it at the shoulder. The shoulder connection 18 of the first sub-accessory 11 can be rotated appropriately in the forward and backward direction and the left and right direction (the direction of raising the shoulder), so that the first accessory 10 can achieve the desired posture.

[0089] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating an example of the final stage of the unfolding process.

[0090] Finally, the head 40 is removed from the body body 21. In this case, as... Figure 12As shown, the back cover 22 is opened. Since the left and right protrusions 22b are locked in place by hooking onto the edge of the body space SP2, the back cover 22 is opened by hooking a finger onto the upper protrusion 22c that protrudes upwards from the shoulder. As a result, the back cover 22 opens significantly with the hinge 22a on the lower side as its center. Then, the head 40, housed within the body space SP2, is rotated upwards around the neck axis 23a of the neck 23. Subsequently, the neck 23 is secured by closing the back cover 22.

[0091] Although the toy 1 can be unfolded into the second form 2F as described above, the unfolding method is not limited to the previously disclosed operating steps, and may also be a method in which the first accessory 10 is unfolded first.

[0092] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing an example of the pose of toy 1 in its second form, 2F.

[0093] In toy 1 as described above, not limited to, Figure 4 It is generally upright in shape and can assume various postures. For example, as shown... Figure 13 As shown, by setting the right forearm to a bent position with the upper arm slightly extended forward, a circular shield component can be formed in front of the right side. In conjunction with the position of the right arm, if the right thigh 31 is raised, a defensive stance for the character during combat can be performed.

[0094] Figure 14 This is a side view that is partially decomposed to show the locking mechanism of Toy 1 in its first form 1F.

[0095] As a component that maintains the egg-shaped form in the first form 1F, it has, for example, a locking structure that prevents the legs 30 from unfolding. The component is as follows... Figure 14 As shown, the rotating hub portion 28a has, for example, a polygonal outer surface structure. Moreover, it has a structure in which a locking outer surface 28f provided on a part of the outer surface of the rotating hub portion 28a contacts the locking protrusion 21g on the side of the body portion 21.

[0096] The surface contact is configured, for example, relative to the waist axis portion 21b (reference). Figure 5 The rotation center C of the hub 28a is located at a distance W1 greater than the distance W2 between the outer surface 28f and the other outer surfaces. In other words, the hub 28a is eccentric to its rotation center. Therefore, in the case of... Figure 14 In the locked state shown, the locking outer surface 28f is locked in contact with the lower end side of the locking protrusion 21g in the figure. When the foot 30 is unfolded, for example by opening the protrusion 31d with a finger (opening counterclockwise in the figure), the locking outer surface 28f can disengage from the locking protrusion 21g and rotate and unfold.

[0097] Furthermore, in the first form 1F, the foot 30 is provided with an integrated engaging structure similar to that of the thigh 31 on either side. This engaging structure is, for example, configured as a foot locking protrusion 38 on the inner side of the knee 34 (see reference). Figure 2 and Figure 4 ) and foot locking recess 39 (reference) Figure 2 and Figure 4 The foot locking protrusion 38 and the foot locking recess 39 are configured to engage in the first form 1F when the left and right feet 30 are aligned, and not engage when the left and right feet 30 are opened or when moving forward or backward.

[0098] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing the state of a part of the locking structure of Toy 1 in its first form 1F being moved.

[0099] The first accessory 10 in the first form 1F has a locking structure that maintains the egg shape. For example, as Figure 15 As shown, locking recesses 21h are provided on the left and right sides 21j of the body part 21, and locking protrusions 10f are provided on the inner side of the first accessory 10, which protrude from the outer edge 10e toward the body part 21 and are embedded in the locking recesses 21h (fitted in the state shown by the imaginary lines in the figure).

[0100] Furthermore, the locking recess 21h has a continuous groove structure with recessed steps 21i on both the left and right sides 21j. Therefore, when removing the locking protrusion 10f from the locking recess 21h, the first accessory 10 can be rotated not only in a left-right opening direction (opening in the shoulder width direction), but also... Figure 15 As shown, it can also be removed by rotating it forward and upward (in the direction of the arrow).

[0101] As described above, in one aspect of the present invention, since the left and right first accessories 10 constituting the upper limbs are multiple configurations having a first sub-accessory 11 and a second sub-accessory 12, it is possible to form a configuration that allows for shape changes between the shape of the shell of the two sub-accessories 11 and 12 in the first form 1F and the shape of the doll type in the second form 2F, thus providing a toy 1 that does not feel discordant during shape changes.

[0102] In this method, since the outer shell composed of the first and second sub-parts 11 and 12 forms a continuous surface 10s between the outer surface 20s of the second part 20 and other parts, the outer shell becomes a smooth outer shell without any step difference in the appearance of the first form 1F, which can improve the appearance.

[0103] In this method, because the first form 1F of toy 1 has an oval shape, it is easy to hold by hand. In addition, the first and second sub-accessories 11 and 12 constitute the outer shell at both ends of the oval shape in the longitudinal direction. For example, the raw material of these parts is made of a material that is softer than other components, thereby cushioning the impact of falling objects.

[0104] Furthermore, in this method, since a flat surface 10fs is provided on the surface 10s of the first accessory 10 constituting the outer casing, it can be stably placed on the mounting portion 80 using the flat surface 10fs in the first form 1F.

[0105] Because the toy 1 of this method is configured such that the first outer shell 11a and the second outer shell 12a are divided into movable upper arm 11b and forearm 12b, a continuous outer shell can be easily constructed in the first form 1F. Furthermore, it can be moved in the second form 2F, for example, serving as a shield component, allowing for character play by changing its shape or size. In addition, although the first outer shell 11a and the second outer shell 12a are designed to resemble the shape of a shield in this embodiment, they are not limited to this. They can also be designed to resemble other weapons or decorative items such as capes to assist the performance of the doll (performance aid parts). Furthermore, the first outer shell 11a and the upper arm 11b (the second outer shell 12a and the forearm 12b) can be integrally formed into an arm.

[0106] In this embodiment, because the connecting portion 10c of the first outer shell portion 11a, the second outer shell portion 12a, the upper arm portion 11b, and the forearm portion 12b is configured along the length direction of the arm (upper limb), the size of the connecting portion 10c can be increased, making the connection more secure. Furthermore, by making the connecting portion 10c larger, a structure that is easy to assemble can be provided.

[0107] In this configuration, because the second part, namely the upper arm 11b and the forearm 12b, is housed inside the first part constituting the outer shell, namely the first outer shell 11a and the second outer shell 12a, it is not exposed from the outer shell and is completely covered in the first form 1F. Furthermore, since the upper arm 11b and forearm 12b are not exposed from the first outer shell 11a and the second outer shell 12a when the doll is unfolded, they can be configured to unfold easily without interfering with other parts. Moreover, in the second form 2F, when playing as a shield part for a character, a larger shield can be created by bending the elbow, and the arm part can be completely retracted by bending the arm, enabling highly functional performances as a shield part.

[0108] In this method, in the first embodiment 1F, the first outer shell portion 11a and the second outer shell portion 12a, which constitute part of the outer shell, are formed of constituent parts with low hardness, thereby preventing damage. Furthermore, the same effect can be achieved in the second embodiment 2F.

[0109] In this method, movable connecting parts of the toy 1 are required, such as shoulder connecting parts 18 and elbow connecting parts 13. Because the sliding parts connected to these parts use components with different hardness or strength, the toy 1 can be configured to have wear resistance and provide increased durability for long-term good operation. Furthermore, because components with good molding precision can be appropriately selected by using resins with different properties, the toy 1 can be provided with good mobility and assembly precision of the movable parts.

[0110] While one aspect of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be appropriately modified within its technical concept. For example, in the described aspect, the configuration of the first accessory 10 as an upper limb has been described, but the toy of the present invention is not limited thereto, and may also be configured as a lower limb or include a lower limb.

[0111] Furthermore, although different types of resin raw materials are used in the sliding portions of the shoulder connection 18 and the elbow connection 13 in the above manner, the toy of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same configuration may also be used for the knee portion 34.

[0112] <Summary of Implementation Methods> The implementation methods disclosed below at least reveal the following toys.

[0113] (1) A toy capable of transforming into a first form and a second form in a doll-like manner, possessing:

[0114] The first accessory, in the second configuration, constitutes an upper or lower limb; and

[0115] The second component constitutes the body in the second configuration; and

[0116] The first component includes: a first sub-component rotatably supported on the second component; and a second sub-component rotatably supported on the first sub-component;

[0117] The first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory respectively constitute part of the outer shell of the toy in the first form.

[0118] (2) According to the toys described in (1), among them

[0119] The first sub-component and the second sub-component together form part of the housing, which is a surface continuous with the outer surface of the second component in the first configuration.

[0120] (3) The toys described in (1) or (2), among which

[0121] The first morphology is oval.

[0122] (4) According to the toys described in (3), among them

[0123] The first sub-component and the second sub-component constitute an oval-shaped outer shell at both ends along its long axis in the first configuration.

[0124] (5) Based on any of the toys recorded in (1) to (4), among which

[0125] With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the opposite side to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part.

[0126] (6) Of the toys described in (5),

[0127] The continuous surface includes flat surfaces.

[0128] (7) Based on any one of the toys recorded in (1) to (6), among which

[0129] The first sub-component and the second sub-component each have a first portion that forms the outer shell in the first configuration and a second portion disposed on the inner side of the first portion.

[0130] (8) According to the toys described in (7), among which

[0131] The connection between the first part and the second part is located in the region along the length direction of the second part.

[0132] (9) The toy described in (7) or (8), among which

[0133] The first part constitutes the shield component of the doll-shaped toy in the second form.

[0134] (10) Based on any one of the toys described in (7) to (9), among which

[0135] With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the side opposite to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part; and

[0136] The first sub-component and the second part of the second sub-component are configured such that, when the first sub-component and the second sub-component form the continuous surface, they are housed within the space inside the first part.

[0137] (11) Based on any of the toys recorded in (7) to (10), among which

[0138] The first part is composed of components with a lower hardness than at least a portion of the second part.

[0139] (12) Based on any of the toys recorded in (1) to (11), among which

[0140] The connecting portions between the first accessory and the second accessory, and between the first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory, comprise resin components of different hardness.

[0141] [Explanation of Symbols]

[0142] 1 toy

[0143] 1F First Form

[0144] 2F Second Form

[0145] 10 First Accessory

[0146] 10c Connector

[0147] 10fs flat surface

[0148] 10s face

[0149] 11 First Sub-part

[0150] 11a First outer casing (part 1)

[0151] 11b Upper arm (Part 2)

[0152] 12 Second Sub-part

[0153] 12a Second outer casing (part 1)

[0154] 12b Forearm (Part 2)

[0155] 12h Hand (End of the second sub-assembly)

[0156] 13. Elbow Connector (Connector)

[0157] 18. Shoulder joint (connecting part)

[0158] 20 Second Accessory

[0159] The outer surface of the second accessory in the 20s.

Claims

1. A toy capable of transforming into a first form and a second form in doll form, possessing: The first accessory, in the second configuration, constitutes an upper or lower limb; and The second component constitutes the body in the second configuration; and The first component includes: a first sub-component rotatably supported on the second component; and a second sub-component rotatably supported on the first sub-component; The first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly respectively constitute part of the outer shell of the toy in the first form; The first sub-component and the second sub-component together form part of the housing, which constitutes a surface continuous with the outer surface of the second component in the first configuration.

2. The toy according to claim 1, wherein The first morphology is oval.

3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein The first sub-component and the second sub-component constitute an oval-shaped outer shell at both ends along its long axis in the first configuration.

4. The toy according to claim 3, wherein With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the opposite side to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part.

5. The toy according to claim 4, wherein The continuous surface includes flat surfaces.

6. A toy capable of transforming into a first form and a second form in doll form, possessing: The first accessory, in the second configuration, constitutes an upper or lower limb; and The second component constitutes the body in the second configuration; and The first component includes: a first sub-component rotatably supported on the second component; and a second sub-component rotatably supported on the first sub-component; The first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly respectively constitute part of the outer shell of the toy in the first form; The first sub-component and the second sub-component each have a first part that forms the outer shell in the first configuration and a second part disposed on the inner side of the first part; The connection between the first part and the second part is located in the region along the length direction of the second part.

7. The toy according to claim 6, wherein The first part constitutes the shield component of the doll-shaped toy in the second form.

8. The toy according to claim 6, wherein With the end of the first sub-part on the second part side approaching the end of the second sub-part on the side opposite to the first sub-part side, a continuous surface is formed between the first sub-part and the second sub-part; and The first sub-component and the second part of the second sub-component are configured such that, when the first sub-component and the second sub-component form the continuous surface, they are housed within the space inside the first part.

9. The toy according to claim 6, wherein The first part is composed of components with a lower hardness than at least a portion of the second part.

10. The toy according to claim 1 or 6, wherein The connecting portions between the first accessory and the second accessory, and between the first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory, comprise resin components of different hardness.

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