Model toy and movable structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a model toy and a movable structure. The present invention provides, for example, a structure that realizes a novel configuration for expanding a movable range in a model toy. This model toy is provided with: an accessory group comprising a plurality of accessories; and a movable shaft which is provided inside the accessory group and which connects at least some of the plurality of accessories. The movable shaft is provided with: a first movable shaft that is rotatable and is connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and a second movable shaft which can rotate and is connected with a second accessory among the plurality of accessories.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a model toy and a movable structure. Background Art

[0002] In order to achieve movements and postures close to those of humans and animals, various joints and movable parts are included in puppet toys (model toys). Various postures can be achieved using these mechanisms. However, setting the same number of joints as humans in puppet toys requires a large number of components, and even for delicate puppet toys, this number is limited and difficult to achieve. Therefore, in order to achieve the above-mentioned movements and postures, it is important to have fewer joints and components and to expand the movable range of the joints and the parts connected to the joints. By expanding the movable range, movements with higher degrees of freedom and colorful postures can be performed. Patent document 1 proposes a quadruped puppet having a joint structure that can perform the same real movements as real animals.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-17264 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] In order to realize natural movements like human limbs, it is desirable to be able to rotate in all directions. On the other hand, by setting neck joints, shoulder joints, hip joints, waist joints, etc. inside the body like humans, it is possible to realize natural movements of accessories connected to these joints, but their movable range is limited by adjacent accessories. Therefore, in order to expand the movable range, it is important to ensure space between adjacent accessories.

[0008] The present invention provides, for example, a structure that realizes a novel structure for expanding the movable range in a model toy.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] The present invention is, for example, a model toy, characterized in that the model toy comprises: an accessory group, which includes multiple accessories; and a movable axis, which is arranged inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the multiple accessories, and the movable axis comprises: a first movable axis, which can rotate and is connected to the first accessory among the multiple accessories; and a second movable axis, which can rotate and is connected to the second accessory among the multiple accessories.

[0011] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a movable structure, characterized in that the movable structure comprises: an accessory group, which includes a plurality of accessories; and a movable shaft, which is arranged inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the plurality of accessories, and the movable shaft comprises: a first movable shaft, which is rotatable and connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and a second movable shaft, which is rotatable and connected to a second accessory among the plurality of accessories.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, a novel structure for expanding the movable range can be realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 These are diagrams showing an example of (a) the front appearance and (b) the side appearance of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 1 and 2 are exploded perspective views showing (a) a side appearance and (b) an arm portion of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing the structure of an elbow joint of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a figure which shows the movement of the elbow joint of the model toy in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 The figures are as follows: (a) an elbow joint, (b) a part of an arm, and (c) a connection between the elbow joint and the arm of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of an arm portion of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a figure which shows the example of the movement of the arm part of the model toy which concerns on one Embodiment.

[0021] Description of Reference Numerals

[0022] 100. model toy; 101. head; 102. upper body; 103a, 103b, arms; 104a, 104b, legs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the following embodiments are not intended to limit the invention protected by the claims, and the combination of features described in all embodiments is not essential to the invention. Two or more of the multiple features described in the embodiments may also be combined arbitrarily. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same or identical structures, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0024] <Appearance of the model toy>

[0025] The first embodiment of the present invention is described below. Figure 1 , an example of the appearance structure of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 1 (a) shows the front appearance of the model toy 100. Figure 1 (b) shows the outer side of the model toy 100. In addition, the up-down, left-right, front-back arrows show the directions of the model toy in the drawings, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0026] The model toy (human figure) 100 includes a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a, 103b, and legs 104a, 104b. The model toy 100 is a movable model toy such as an action figure, and each accessory can be moved within a restricted area generated by the relationship with other components. The head 101 as the first part and the upper body 102 as the second part are connected by a ball-shaped connecting member (hereinafter also referred to as a ball joint). The arm 103 including the left arm 103a and the right arm 103b is also connected to the upper body 102 by a ball-shaped connecting member. The legs including the left leg 104a and the right leg 104b are connected to the lower part of the upper body 102.

[0027] Hereinafter, as the movable structure (movable structure) of the present embodiment, the structure of the arm joint including the elbow joint and the wrist joint of the arm will be described. However, the present invention is not limited in its intent, and the movable structure described below is not limited to the arm joint, but can also be applied to other joints, such as the leg joint including the knee joint and the ankle joint, the neck joint, the waist joint and other joints.

[0028] <Arm structure>

[0029] Next, refer to Figure 2 , the detailed structure of the arm portion 103a including the arm joint of the model toy 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 (a) shows a side view of the model toy 100 . Figure 2 (b) is an exploded perspective view of a component set including a plurality of components constituting the arm portion 103 a. Figure 2 (a) is the same as Figure 1The arm portion 103b has the same structure as the arm portion 103a, so the description thereof is omitted.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown in (b), the arm 103a is composed of accessories 201 to 213, and the arm 103a is rotatably connected to the upper body 102. Accessories 201 to 203 form a movable axis as a base of an elbow joint. Accessories 204 form a shoulder joint. Accessories 205 and 206 form a wrist joint.

[0031] Accessories 210a and 210b are assembled in a manner that covers accessory 201 and accessory 204 from the outside. Accessory 204 is connected to accessories 210a and 210b in a manner that allows rotation relative to accessories 210a and 210b. Accessory 211 has a hollow portion inside, and accessories 201 to 202 constituting the elbow joint are inserted into the hollow portion. Accessory 212 has a hollow portion inside, and an insertion portion formed at the lower portion of accessory 202 is inserted. The insertion portion is further inserted into accessory 203 that forms a part of the movable axis inside accessory 212. Moreover, accessory 213 is connected to accessory 212 from the lower side in the figure. A cylindrical recess is formed at the bottom of accessory 203, and a wrist joint obtained by combining accessories 205 and 206 is inserted into the recess. Accessories 207 and 208 are connected to the wrist joint.

[0032] Accessory 201 and accessory 202 are connected in a rotatable manner to form the first movable axis of the elbow joint. In addition, accessory 203 is connected to accessory 212 in a rotatable manner relative to accessory 212 to form the second movable axis of the elbow joint. In this way, according to the present embodiment, the elbow joint is constituted as a joint using two movable axes. Thereby, the movable range can be expanded. Moreover, according to the present embodiment, in order to expand the movable range, accessories 211 and 212 connected to the movable axis are connected in a manner that allows them to move in a predetermined direction, such as the up and down direction. Thereby, by operating in a manner that a gap is set between accessories 211 and 212 and rotating using the above-mentioned first movable axis and second movable axis, a further expanded movable range can be provided. The detailed structure is described later.

[0033] <Detailed structure of the elbow joint>

[0034] Next, refer to Figure 3 The detailed structure of the elbow joint (arm joint) of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 3 (a) is an exploded view of the accessories constituting the first movable axis in the elbow joint. Figure 3 (b) and Figure 3 (c) shows the assembly structure of each component.

[0035] like Figure 3As shown in (a), the accessory 201 includes a cylindrical connection portion 301. The accessory 202 includes a ring-shaped connection portion 302 that rotatably accommodates the connection portion 301 and a rod-shaped insertion portion 303. By connecting the connection portions 301 and 302, the first movable axis of the elbow joint can be formed.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown in (b), the accessory 203 has a cylindrical recess 304 and a cylindrical connecting portion 305. By inserting the insertion portion 303 into the recess 304, the accessory 203 can be connected to the accessories 201 and 202. The accessory 203 connects the connecting portion 305 to the accessory 212 constituting a part of the arm 103a in a rotatable manner. Thus, the second movable axis of the elbow joint is formed.

[0037] Figure 3 (c) shows a movable shaft obtained by connecting the accessories 201 to 203. In this movable shaft, the connecting parts 301 and 305 function as a first movable shaft and a second movable shaft, respectively. Each movable shaft can rotate in the front-rear direction of the model toy 100.

[0038] <Movement of movable axis>

[0039] Next, refer to Figure 4 The operation of the movable axis (elbow joint) according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 4 (a) indicates the movable axis before the action is performed. Figure 4 (b) shows the case where the first movable axis is moved. Figure 4 (c) shows the situation where the second movable axis is moved. Figure 4 (a)~

[0040] Figure 4 In (c), the accessories 211, 212, and 213 assembled so as to cover the movable shaft are indicated by dotted lines.

[0041] Figure 4 (b) means from Figure 4 The movable axis before the action shown in (a) causes the first movable axis to rotate. The first movable axis is moved by the accessory 201 rotating toward the front of the model toy 100 relative to the accessory 202. Figure 2 As shown in (b), the accessory 201 is covered by the accessories 210a and 210b, and the accessory 204 that functions as a shoulder joint is connected to the top of the accessory 201. Therefore, the arm 103a can be bent by rotating around the first movable axis.

[0042] Figure 4 (c) indicates that Figure 4The second movable axis is rotated by the state of the movable axis shown in (b). The second movable axis is operated by rotating the connecting portion 305 of the accessory 203 connected to the accessory 212 in a manner that can rotate relative to the accessory 212. Therefore, the accessories 201 and 202 connected to the accessory 203 also follow the rotation. Therefore, the arm 103a can be further bent by the rotation centered on the second movable axis.

[0043] <Moveable structure of the arm>

[0044] Below, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The movable structure of the arm portion 103 a according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 5 (a) shows the rear view of the movable axis. Figure 5 (b) shows a bottom view of the accessory 212. Figure 5 (c) is a bottom view showing a state where the movable shaft is connected to the attachment 212 . Figure 6 (a) and Figure 6 (b) shows a side cross-sectional view of the arm portion 103a. In addition, the structure of the arm portion 103b is the same as that of the arm portion 103a, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown in (a), the movable shaft of the arm 103a of this embodiment has cylindrical connecting parts 501, 502 and connecting parts 505, 506 protruding left and right on the first movable shaft and the second movable shaft, respectively. The connecting parts 501, 502 are connected to the accessory 212, and the connecting parts 505, 506 are connected to the accessory 211. The assembly structure of the connecting parts 501, 502 with respect to the accessory 212 is described below.

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown in (b), the accessory 212 has notch portions 503 and 504 formed inside to accommodate the connecting portions 501 and 502. The notch portions 503 and 504 are formed to have lengths indicated by arrows, respectively. That is, the connecting portions 501 and 502 are connected in a manner that allows them to move in the up and down directions within the range of the arrows. In addition, the assembly structure of the connecting portions 505 and 506 relative to the accessory 211 is the same, so the description is omitted. The notch portions 503 and 504 formed in the accessory 212 correspond to the second notch portion, and the notch portion (not shown) formed in the accessory 211 corresponds to the first notch portion.

[0047] Figure 5(c) shows the case where the accessories 211 and 212 are assembled to the movable shaft. As shown in the figure, the connecting parts 501 and 502 are respectively assembled to the notch parts 503 and 504, but it can be seen that there is a free space in the notch parts 503 and 504. In other words, it can be seen that the connecting parts 501 and 502 are not embedded in the deepest part of the notch parts 503 and 504, but there is a space away from the deepest part. Therefore, using this space, the accessories 211 and 212 can be movable in the up and down direction relative to the movable shaft.

[0048] Figure 6 (a) shows a first state where the accessory 211 and the accessory 212 are in contact with each other. Figure 6 (b) shows a state where the accessories 211 and 212 are moved in the direction of the arrows to change to the second state where the accessories 211 and 211 are separated. In the second state, gaps are provided between the accessories 210 and 211 and between the accessories 211 and 212, which has the effect of expanding the movable ranges of the first movable axis and the second movable axis.

[0049] In addition, the arm portion 103a of the present embodiment has a wrist joint formed by a third movable axis in addition to an elbow joint having a first movable axis and a second movable axis. The wrist joint is formed by connecting accessories 205 and 206. Specifically, the wrist joint is formed by inserting the rod-shaped insertion portion of the accessory 206 into the cylindrical recess of the accessory 205 in a rotatable manner. The above-mentioned insertion portion becomes a rotation axis, which is formed as a rotation axis that is approximately horizontal in the front-to-back direction of the model toy 100. As a result, the movable range can be expanded compared to the case where the insertion portion is not horizontal but inserted in an inclined direction at a specified angle.

[0050] <Action Example>

[0051] Reference Figure 7 , an operation example of the arm portion 103a of this embodiment is described. Figure 7 In FIG. 1 , the arm portion 103a is indicated by hatching.

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, in the model toy 100, the arm 103a can be bent to a large extent by utilizing the movable first and second movable axes. Furthermore, the hand can be bent by utilizing the third movable axis in the wrist joint. Thus, as shown in the figure, according to the model toy 100, an action such as "holding the chin in the hand" can be performed.

[0053] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment includes: an accessory group including a plurality of accessories; and a movable shaft provided inside the accessory group and connecting at least a part of the plurality of accessories. The movable shaft includes: a first movable shaft connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and a second movable shaft connected to a second accessory among the plurality of accessories. Thus, according to this embodiment, a structure that realizes a novel structure for expanding the movable range in the model toy can be provided.

[0054] <Modification>

[0055] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various deformations and changes can be made within the scope of the main purpose of the invention. In the above-mentioned embodiments, the example of applying the movable structure to the arm joint including the elbow joint is described, but the intention of the present invention is not limited, and it can also be used in other parts. For example, it can also be used in joints such as leg joints including knee joints, shoulder joints, and waist joints.

[0056] In addition, as a model toy, an example of a model toy is described, but the shape of the model toy (human figure) is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, and imaginary life forms. In addition, as long as it includes a movable part, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited.

[0057] <Summary of implementation methods>

[0058] The above-mentioned embodiment discloses at least the following model toys and movable structures. (1)

[0060] A model toy, characterized in that:

[0061] This model toy has:

[0062] an accessory set, which includes a plurality of accessories; and

[0063] a movable shaft, which is disposed inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the plurality of accessories,

[0064] The movable shaft comprises:

[0065] a first movable shaft that is rotatable and connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and

[0066] The second movable shaft is rotatable and connected to a second attachment among the plurality of attachments. (2)

[0068] The model toy according to (1) is characterized in that

[0069] The first movable shaft is connected to the first notch portion provided in the first accessory so as to be movable in a predetermined direction relative to the first notch portion.

[0070] The second movable shaft is connected to a second notch portion provided in the second attachment so as to be movable in the predetermined direction relative to the second notch portion. (3)

[0072] The model toy according to (2) is characterized in that

[0073] The first movable shaft and the second movable shaft move in the predetermined direction, thereby causing a transition from a first state in which the first fitting is in contact with the second fitting to a second state in which the first fitting is separated from the second fitting. (4)

[0075] The model toy according to (3) is characterized in that

[0076] In the second state, the movable range of the first movable axis and the movable range of the second movable axis are expanded compared to the first state. (5)

[0078] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (4), characterized in that:

[0079] The first movable shaft includes two fittings, and the two fittings are rotatably connected to each other. (6)

[0081] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (5), characterized in that:

[0082] The second movable shaft includes a connection portion connected to the second attachment so as to be rotatable relative to the second attachment. (7)

[0084] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that:

[0085] The accessory group forms the arm of the model toy,

[0086] The first movable axis and the second movable axis form an elbow joint. (8)

[0088] The model toy according to (7) is characterized in that

[0089] The movable axis further includes a third movable axis, and the third movable axis forms a joint of the wrist. (9)

[0091] The model toy according to (8) is characterized in that

[0092] The third movable shaft includes a third fitting having a cylindrical recess and a fourth fitting having a rod-shaped insertion portion.

[0093] The third fitting and the fourth fitting are rotatably connected to each other by inserting the insertion portion into the recessed portion. (10)

[0095] The model toy according to (9) is characterized in that

[0096] The insertion portion serves as a rotation axis disposed horizontally in the joint of the wrist. (11)

[0098] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that:

[0099] The accessory group forms the legs of the model toy,

[0100] The first movable axis and the second movable axis form a knee joint. (12)

[0102] A movable structure, characterized in that:

[0103] The movable structure comprises:

[0104] an accessory set, which includes a plurality of accessories; and

[0105] a movable shaft, which is disposed inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the plurality of accessories,

[0106] The movable shaft comprises:

[0107] a first movable shaft that is rotatable and connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and

[0108] The second movable shaft is rotatable and connected to a second attachment among the plurality of attachments.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that: This model toy has: an accessory set, which includes a plurality of accessories; and a movable shaft, which is disposed inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the plurality of accessories, The movable shaft comprises: a first movable shaft that is rotatable and connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and The second movable shaft is rotatable and connected to a second attachment among the plurality of attachments.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first movable shaft is connected to the first notch portion provided in the first accessory so as to be movable in a predetermined direction relative to the first notch portion. The second movable shaft is connected to a second notch portion provided in the second attachment so as to be movable in the predetermined direction relative to the second notch portion.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first movable shaft and the second movable shaft move in the predetermined direction, thereby causing a transition from a first state in which the first fitting is in contact with the second fitting to a second state in which the first fitting is separated from the second fitting.

4. The model toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the second state, the movable range of the first movable axis and the movable range of the second movable axis are expanded compared to the first state.

5. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first movable shaft includes two fittings, and the two fittings are rotatably connected to each other.

6. The model toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second movable shaft includes a connection portion connected to the second attachment so as to be rotatable relative to the second attachment.

7. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The accessory group forms the arm of the model toy, The first movable axis and the second movable axis form an elbow joint.

8. The model toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The movable axis further includes a third movable axis, and the third movable axis forms a joint of the wrist.

9. The model toy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The third movable shaft includes a third fitting having a cylindrical recess and a fourth fitting having a rod-shaped insertion portion. The third fitting and the fourth fitting are rotatably connected to each other by inserting the insertion portion into the recessed portion.

10. The model toy according to claim 9, characterized in that: The insertion portion serves as a rotation axis disposed horizontally in the joint of the wrist.

11. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The accessory group forms the legs of the model toy, The first movable axis and the second movable axis form a knee joint.

12. A movable structure, characterized in that: The movable structure comprises: an accessory set, which includes a plurality of accessories; and a movable shaft, which is disposed inside the accessory group and connects at least a part of the plurality of accessories, The movable shaft comprises: a first movable shaft that is rotatable and connected to a first accessory among the plurality of accessories; and The second movable shaft is rotatable and connected to a second attachment among the plurality of attachments.

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