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. The model toy comprises a first part and a second part; and a connection fitting that connects the first portion and the second portion. The connection fitting is curved into an arch shape, and is pulled out from the first portion by rotating about a connection portion connected to the first portion, and the rotation region of the second portion is enlarged than before the connection fitting is pulled out from the first portion.

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: a first part and a second part; and a connecting accessory, which connects the first part and the second part, and the connecting accessory is bent to form a bow shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around the connecting part connected to the first part, so that the rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded than before the connecting accessory is pulled out from the first part.

[0011] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a movable structure, characterized in that the movable structure comprises: a first part and a second part; and a connecting accessory that connects the first part and the second part, the connecting accessory is bent to form a bow shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around the connecting part connected to the first part, so that the rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting accessory is pulled out from the first part.

[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) the appearance side view and (b) the head view of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a figure which shows the structure of the neck joint of the model toy in one embodiment.

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

[0018] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view showing a neck joint of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a side sectional view showing the movement of the neck joint of the model toy according to one embodiment.

[0020] Description of Reference Numerals

[0021] 100. model toy; 101. head; 102. upper body; 103a, 103b, arms; 104a, 104b, legs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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.

[0023] <Appearance of the model toy>

[0024] The first embodiment of the present invention is described below. Figure 1 , an example of the appearance structure of the model toy 100 of the present 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Hereinafter, as the movable structure (movable structure) of this embodiment, the neck joint structure connecting the head 101 and the upper body 102 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited in its intent, and the movable structure described below is not limited to the neck joint, but can also be applied to other joints, such as shoulder joints, waist joints, hip joints and other joints.

[0027] <Structure of the head>

[0028] Next, refer to Figure 2 , the detailed structure of the head 101 including the neck joint of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 2 (a) shows a side view of the model toy 100 . Figure 2 (b) is an exploded perspective view of a plurality of components constituting the head 101 . Figure 2 (a) is the same as Figure 1 (b) is the same figure, so the description is omitted.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown in (b), the head 101 is composed of accessories 201 to 208, and is rotatably connected to the upper body 102. The accessories 201 and 202 constitute a connecting accessory as the base of the neck joint. The accessory 201 is formed in a curved bow shape. The details of this shape will be described later.

[0030] In addition, according to the present embodiment, the connecting accessory as the base of the neck joint is composed of at least two accessories 201 and 202. However, the present invention is not intended to limit the present invention, and it can also be composed of one accessory. In the present invention, the ball-shaped connecting portion of the accessory 201 is connected to the accessory 204 in a state of being inserted into the ring-shaped portion of the accessory 203. Furthermore, the accessory 205 is connected to these accessory groups.

[0031] The accessory 206 is a facial accessory of the model toy 100, and is attached to the accessory 205. In addition, the accessories 207, 208a, and 208b are hair accessories of the model toy 100, and are attached so as to cover the above-mentioned accessory group.

[0032] <Detailed structure of the cervical joint>

[0033] Next, refer to Figure 3 The detailed structure of the neck joint of the model toy 100 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 3 (a) is an exploded perspective view of the accessories constituting the neck joint. Figure 3 (b) and Figure 3 (c) shows the assembly structure of each component.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown in (a), accessories 201 and 202 constitute a connecting accessory as the base of the neck joint. Accessory 201 includes a curved arch-shaped bending portion 311, a connecting portion 312 formed at one end of the bending portion 311, and a cylindrical recessed portion 313 formed at the other end of the bending portion 311. Accessory 202 includes a rod portion 321, a connecting portion 322 formed at one end of the rod portion 321, and a connecting portion 323 formed at the other end of the rod portion 321. In addition, accessory 203 includes a cylindrical recessed portion 331 and insertion portions 332a and 332b formed at both ends of the outer circumference of the recessed portion 331, respectively.

[0035] The connecting portion 312 of the accessory 201 is formed in a spherical shape and is connected to the cylindrical recess 331 formed in the accessory 203 in a rotatable manner. In addition, the cylindrical connecting portion 322 of the accessory 202 is inserted in the recess (connecting portion) 313 formed at the other end of the accessory 201 in a rotatable manner. Therefore, the accessories 201 and 202 are connected in a manner that they can rotate with each other in the front-back direction of the model toy 100. In addition, the connecting portion 323 of the accessory 202 is formed in a spherical shape and is connected to a part of the accessory of the upper body 102 in a rotatable manner relative to a part of the accessory of the upper body 102.

[0036] Thus, in this embodiment, an example of a connecting accessory that is formed as a base of a neck joint by connecting two accessories in a rotatable manner is described. However, the present invention is not limited to the intention, and the connecting accessory may be formed by a curved bow-shaped accessory. In addition, in the case of being formed by two accessories, an example of only making the accessory 201 into a curved bow shape is described, but the accessory 202 may also be formed into a curved bow shape.

[0037] According to the present embodiment, the connection part 312 connected to the head 101 and the connection part 323 connected to the upper body 102 are each formed in a spherical shape. Therefore, each connection part 312, 323 can rotate in other directions within the limited range of interference with other accessories.

[0038] Figure 3 (b) shows the case where the accessories 201, 202, and 203 are connected together. In addition, the accessory 204 is formed with recesses 341a and 341b corresponding to the insertion parts 332a and 332b of the accessory 203. The insertion parts 332a and 332b are inserted from above the recesses 341a and 341b, respectively, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and it can also be configured to be inserted from other directions. The accessory 204 is an accessory for attaching the neck joint to other accessories of the head 101 by connecting the accessory.

[0039] Figure 3 (c) shows a state where the insertion parts 332a, 332b of the accessory group obtained by assembling the accessories 201, 202, 203 are inserted into the recessed parts 341a, 341b of the accessory 204. In this state, the connecting accessory can rotate around the connecting part 312 of the accessory 201 of the accessories 201, 202 constituting the connecting accessory.

[0040] <Movement of connecting accessories>

[0041] Next, refer to Figure 4 The operation of the partial connecting fittings constituting the neck joint of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 4 (a) shows the connection parts in the normal state. Figure 4 (b) and (c) show the connecting parts in the state of being operated. Here, for the sake of ease of explanation, only the parts 201 and 202 are used for explanation. However, if the parts 201 and 202 constituting the connecting parts are used Figure 3 Connect to other accessories as described.

[0042] Figure 4 (a) shows the state before the connecting accessory is operated. Figure 4As shown in (b), the connection part 312 can be rotated in the direction of the arrow from this state. This rotation action is performed at the connection part connected to the accessory 203. Figure 4 (b) state, such as Figure 4 As shown in (c), the connection portion between the accessory 201 and the accessory 202 is rotated in the direction of the arrow.

[0043] According to this embodiment, using Figure 4 The rotation of the connecting portion 312 of (b) can make Figure 4 The range of the rotational motion of the accessories 201 and 202 shown in (c) is expanded. Figure 4 The state of (a) is Figure 4 During the rotational movement of (c), the upper body 102 contacts the head 101 connected to the connecting accessory, thereby hindering the rotational movement of the accessories 201 and 202, and the rotational area is small. Figure 4 In the state shown in (b), the connecting accessory moves in the direction of being pulled out toward the rear of the head 101, and Figure 4 Compared with the case (a), the area between the head 101 and the upper body 102 can be expanded, and the area of ​​the rotational movement of the accessories 201 and 202 can be expanded.

[0044] <Movement of the neck joint>

[0045] Below, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The side cross-section of the head 101 and the upper body 102 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 5 Indicates the side profile before the action. Figure 6 (a) and Figure 6 (b) shows a state where the head 101 and the upper body 102 are moved using the neck joint.

[0046] Figure 5 The figure shows the normal state before the neck joint is moved. In this state, the connecting accessory composed of accessories 201 and 202 is arranged in a bow-shaped state due to the shape of the accessory 201. It can be seen that there is a predetermined open area from the rear of the curved portion 311 of the accessory 201 to the accessory at the rear of the head. The predetermined open area is indicated by the dotted area 501. This area is used to rotate the connecting accessory and becomes an area for pulling the connecting accessory out of the head 101.

[0047] Figure 6 (a) means from Figure 5The normal state is a case where the accessory 201 is rotated around the connecting portion 312 of the accessory 201. When rotating around the connecting portion 312, the accessory 201 rotates in the direction of the arrow, and the accessory 202 and the upper body 102 connected to the accessory 202 rotate accordingly. Here, for ease of description, the case where other accessories are rotated while the head 101 is fixed is described. Of course, the upper body 102 can also be fixed and the head 101 can be rotated backward according to the rotation of the connecting accessory.

[0048] In addition, Figure 6 In the rotational movement (a), the accessory 201 rotates toward a predetermined open area (501) formed at the rear of the accessory 201. At this time, the connecting accessory is pulled out from the head 101 and moves to the rear side of the head 101. In other words, part of the rear portion of the head 101 enters the curved portion of the accessory 201 as the connecting accessory.

[0049] exist Figure 6 In the state (a), Figure 5 Compared with the state of the back of the head and the shoulders, that is, the area behind the neck is enlarged. Figure 6 (b) shows a situation where the accessory 202 in the connecting accessory is rotated relative to the accessory 201 in the direction of the arrow using the above-mentioned expanded area. This rotational action can be performed until the upper part of the upper body 102 partially abuts against the back of the head 101. By performing such an action, the model toy 100 of this embodiment can expand the movable range of the neck joint and further rotate the head 101 to the rear side. In other words, according to this embodiment, the movable range of the action of lifting the head 101 upward can be expanded.

[0050] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment includes a first part, a second part, and a connecting fitting connecting the first part and the second part. The connecting fitting is bent into an arch shape, and the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part by rotating around the connecting portion connected to the first part, so that the rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part. In this way, according to this embodiment, in the model toy, a joint structure that can move in a manner that ensures space and expands the movable range can be realized.

[0051] Alternatively, the connecting accessory may include: a first accessory rotatably connected to the first part; and a second accessory rotatably connected to the first accessory at one end and rotatably connected to the second part at the other end. In this way, the connecting accessory serving as the base of the neck joint is formed by two accessories, and the two accessories are rotatable with each other, thereby further expanding the movable range of the neck joint.

[0052] <Modification>

[0053] 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 neck 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 the hip joint part and the shoulder joint part connecting the legs.

[0054] 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.

[0055] <Summary of implementation methods>

[0056] The above-mentioned embodiment discloses at least the following model toys and movable structures. (1)

[0058] A model toy, characterized in that:

[0059] This model toy has:

[0060] Part 1 and Part 2; and

[0061] a connecting fitting connecting the first part and the second part,

[0062] The connecting fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around a connecting portion connected to the first part, so that a rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part. (2)

[0064] The model toy according to (1) is characterized in that

[0065] The connecting accessories include:

[0066] a first accessory rotatably connected to the first portion; and

[0067] The second fitting is rotatably connected to the first fitting at one end and is rotatably connected to the second portion at the other end. (3)

[0069] The model toy according to (2) is characterized in that

[0070] The first fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is rotated around a connection portion connected to the first portion, so that a connection portion connected to the second fitting is pulled out from the first portion. (4)

[0072] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that:

[0073] The first part is the head of the model toy.

[0074] The second part is the upper body of the model toy.

[0075] The connecting accessory is a neck joint of the model toy. (5)

[0077] The model toy according to (4) is characterized in that

[0078] The connecting fitting is rotated around a connecting portion connected to the head portion as the first portion, thereby being pulled out from the head portion and moving to the rear side of the head portion. (6)

[0080] The model toy according to (4) or (5), characterized in that:

[0081] By rotating the connecting fitting about the connecting portion connected to the head portion as the first portion, a part of the rear portion of the head portion enters the curved portion of the connecting fitting. (7)

[0083] The model toy according to any one of (4) to (6), characterized in that:

[0084] A connection portion where the connection fitting is connected to the first portion and a connection portion where the connection fitting is connected to the second portion are formed in a spherical shape. (8)

[0086] A movable structure, characterized in that:

[0087] The movable structure comprises:

[0088] Part 1 and Part 2; and

[0089] a connecting fitting connecting the first part and the second part,

[0090] The connecting fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around a connecting portion connected to the first part, so that a rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part. (9)

[0092] The movable structure according to (8) is characterized in that:

[0093] The connecting accessories include:

[0094] a first accessory rotatably connected to the first portion; and

[0095] The second fitting is rotatably connected to the first fitting at one end and is rotatably connected to the second portion at the other end.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that: This model toy has: Part 1 and Part 2; and a connecting fitting connecting the first part and the second part, The connecting fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around a connecting portion connected to the first part, so that a rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting accessories include: a first accessory rotatably connected to the first portion; and The second fitting is rotatably connected to the first fitting at one end and is rotatably connected to the second portion at the other end.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is rotated around a connection portion connected to the first portion, so that a connection portion connected to the second fitting is pulled out from the first portion.

4. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first part is the head of the model toy. The second part is the upper body of the model toy. The connecting accessory is a neck joint of the model toy.

5. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting fitting is rotated around a connecting portion connected to the head portion as the first portion, thereby being pulled out from the head portion and moving to the rear side of the head portion.

6. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting fitting is rotated around the connecting portion connected to the head portion as the first portion, so that a part of the rear portion of the head portion enters the curved portion of the connecting fitting.

7. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connection portion where the connection fitting is connected to the first portion and a connection portion where the connection fitting is connected to the second portion are formed in a spherical shape.

8. A movable structure, characterized in that: The movable structure comprises: Part 1 and Part 2; and a connecting fitting connecting the first part and the second part, The connecting fitting is bent into an arcuate shape, and is pulled out from the first part by rotating around a connecting portion connected to the first part, so that a rotation area of ​​the second part is expanded compared to before the connecting fitting is pulled out from the first part.

9. The movable structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting accessories include: a first accessory rotatably connected to the first portion; and The second fitting is rotatably connected to the first fitting at one end and is rotatably connected to the second portion at the other end.

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