Toy

Abstract

The invention aims to provide a toy which is simple in structure and high in interestingness. The toy (1) is provided with a first component (11) and a second component (12), wherein the first component (11) is provided with a first end part (111) provided with the decorative component (10) and a second end part (112) arranged on the opposite side of the first end part (111); and a second member (12) that holds a second end portion (112) and moves the second end portion (112) in a first path (R1) about a first position (C1). When the second end portion (112) is moved in the first path (R1) by the operation of the second member (12), the first end portion (111) moves in a second path (R2) substantially matching the first path (R1) about the second position (C2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosed technology relates to a toy that enables a decorative part to move for enjoyment. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a technology for integrally rotating a rotating platform and a rotating cup on a base using a planetary gear mechanism.

[0003] [Background Technology Literature]

[0004] [Patent Document]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Registration Utility Model No. 3003440 Summary of the invention

[0006] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Patent document 1 discloses a technology for using a planetary gear mechanism, but when using planetary gears, there are problems such as the need for a fixed space for setting up the planetary gears or the complexity of adjusting the gears for performing the desired movement. Therefore, it is sought to provide a toy with high interest that can make a specified part perform the desired movement with a simple structure that does not use a planetary gear mechanism.

[0008] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0009] One aspect of a toy of the disclosed technology is as follows. (1)

[0011] A toy comprises: a first component having a first end portion to which a decorative component is mounted and a second end portion on the opposite side thereof; and

[0012] The second member is operable to hold the second end portion and move the second end portion along the first path with the first position as the center; and

[0013] When the second end portion moves along the first path due to the operation of the second member, the first end portion moves along a second path that substantially coincides with the first path with the second position as the center. (2)

[0015] A toy as described in (1) having

[0016] and a third member for moving the first end portion along the second path when the second end portion moves along the first path by the operation of the second member. (3)

[0018] A toy as described in (2), wherein

[0019] When the second end portion moves along the second path due to the movement of the second member, the decorative member faces a specific direction. (4)

[0021] A toy as described in (3), wherein

[0022] A plurality of the first components are provided. (5)

[0024] A toy as described in (4), wherein

[0025] The plurality of first members are arranged at predetermined intervals so as not to contact each other. (6)

[0027] A toy as described in (4) or (5), wherein

[0028] The plurality of first members are arranged at equal intervals. (7)

[0030] A toy as described in any one of (4) to (6), wherein

[0031] The movement of the second end portion in the first path is movement on a first plane,

[0032] The movement of the first end portion along the second path is movement on a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane.

[0033] The second position is a position different from the first position, and

[0034] The first plane and the second plane overlap in planar relation. (8)

[0036] A toy as described in any one of (2) to (7), wherein

[0037] The first component is arranged between the second component and the third component,

[0038] The first end portion is guided to an annular through-groove formed by the third member and centered at the second position. (9)

[0040] A toy as described in (8), wherein

[0041] The second end portion is rotatably supported by the second member. (10)

[0043] A toy as described in (9), wherein

[0044] The second member is composed of a gear that rotates about the first position and is rotationally driven by a driving gear that is linked to a rotated member provided on the outer surface of the toy. (11)

[0046] A toy as described in (10), wherein

[0047] The first member has a guided portion that is guided to move by the third member.

[0048] The third member includes a guide portion that guides the guided portion. (12)

[0050] A toy as described in (11), wherein

[0051] The guided portion is composed of a protruding portion protruding toward the third member.

[0052] The guide portion is composed of a pair of protruding extension portions that protrude toward the first member and extend so as to sandwich at least a portion of the second path. (13)

[0054] A toy as described in (12), wherein

[0055] The guide portion is provided at at least one of a position closest to the first position and a position farthest from the first position. (14)

[0057] A toy as described in any one of (1) to (13), which has

[0058] a fourth member for limiting a position of the first end portion when the first end portion moves along the second path. (15)

[0060] A toy as described in any one of (2) to (13), wherein

[0061] The decorative member is provided on the side opposite to the second member across the third member. (16)

[0063] A toy as described in (15), wherein

[0064] The decorative component is provided so as to be visible from the outside.

[0065] [Effects of the Invention]

[0066] According to the technology disclosed in the present invention, a toy with a simple structure and high interest can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0067] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing one aspect of the toy.

[0068] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The toy shown is an exploded perspective view of the main parts.

[0069] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A longitudinal section through the main parts of the toy shown.

[0070] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An enlarged exploded perspective view of the retaining structure of the decorative component is shown.

[0071] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the main parts of the driving mechanism of the decorative component shown.

[0072] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the main parts showing the rotational movement of the decorative component.

[0073] Figure 7 It is an enlarged perspective view showing the structure of the back side of the third component.

[0074] Figure 8 It is a schematic cross-sectional view when the third component is cut along its surface direction.

[0075] Fig. 9 It is along Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the main part of the portion taken along line XX.

[0076] Fig.10 It is an enlarged perspective view showing the movement of the decorative parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] Hereinafter, a toy according to one aspect of the technology disclosed herein will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0078] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing one aspect of the toy 1 .

[0079] Figure 1 The toy 1 shown is a stick-shaped toy having a roughly spherical presentation part at the front end, and is a toy that is played by holding the stick-shaped main body holding part 2. After the toy 1 is turned on with a power switch (not shown), the presentation mode is switched by, for example, pressing the operation button 3. In addition, the spherical presentation action part 5 on the front end side of the toy 1 is provided with a light-transmissive hemispherical cover part 8 at the top end, and a plurality of musical note-shaped decorative parts 10 are provided inside the cover part, and a rotatable part 20 that can be rotatably operated is provided directly below the cover part 8.

[0080] The decorative part 10 can be rotated and moved as described later by rotating the rotating part 20. In addition, along with the rotation and movement of the decorative part 10, the presentation music of various characters is played, and light presentation such as color change of light is performed. In addition, the details of the decorative part 10 will be described later. When the rotating part 20 is rotated, it rotates on a rotation plane parallel to the rotation plane of the rotating part 20.

[0081] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view of the main parts of the toy 1.

[0082] In the component structure of the action part 5, the cover part 8 is arranged at the uppermost end, and the decorative part 10, the fourth part 14, the third part 13, the first part 11, and the second part 12 mentioned in the present disclosure are arranged in order below it for assembly. In addition, it becomes the following structure: the first part 11 in the shape of a connecting rod is driven by the second part 12 including a gear driven by the driving gear 30 described later, and the decorative part 10 is rotated in a state where a part of the first part 11 passes through the third part 13 and the fourth part 14.

[0083] Figure 3 It is a longitudinal sectional view showing the operating section 5.

[0084] like Figure 3 As shown, the presentation action unit 5 is configured so that the rotating member 20 can rotate around the rotating shaft core 20a along the axis of the toy 1. The rotating member 20 is provided with a first gear 31 for driving the second member 12, which will be described later, at its central side. In addition, the rotating member 20 is provided with a space in which a plurality of decorative parts 6 can be arranged at a position close to the outer peripheral edge around the first gear 31. That is, the rotating member 20 is formed of a light-transmitting member such that the decorative parts 6 accommodated in its outer peripheral surface can be seen from the outside, and light is also emitted from the rotating member 20 during the light-emitting presentation.

[0085] Figure 4 It is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the holding structure of the decorative component 10 .

[0086] The decorative member 10 is held and driven by the first member 11 and rotationally driven by the second member 12. Here, the details of the trajectory of the decorative member 10 are described in order. The decorative member 10 moves along the second path R2 of the rotation trajectory different from the first path R1 of the rotation trajectory of the second member 12.

[0087] like Figure 4As shown in FIG. 1 , the first component 11 is constituted as a link component that holds the decorative component 10 at one end (first end 111) and can be engaged with the second component 12 at the other end (second end 112). More specifically, the first component 11 is provided with a cylindrical first end 111 protruding upward at right angles from the link body 11a at one end side parallel to the rotation plane, and a cylindrical second end 112 protruding downward at right angles from the link body 11a is provided at the other end side of the link body 11a. The first end 111 is engaged and fixed to the mounting hole 10h provided at the lower end of the decorative component 10 to hold the decorative component 10. On the other hand, the second end 112 is rotatably inserted into the engaging hole 121 opened on the upper surface 12a of the second component 12. The first end portion 111 holds the decorative member 10 while penetrating the annular through groove 13 g of the third member 13 and the cutout portion 142 of the fourth member 14 .

[0088] The second member 12 is composed of a ring-shaped gear with teeth formed on its outer periphery, and is appropriately held in a manner that rotates around the center of the gear, that is, the first position C1 (the holding structure is omitted). In addition, the engaging holes 121 on the upper surface 12a of the second member 12 are arranged at equal intervals to form an equilateral triangle when viewed from above, and the second end 112 of the first member 11 is inserted into the engaging holes 121. Therefore, the second member 12 moves in a circle along the first path R1 centered on the first position C1 while the second end 112 is held at equal intervals.

[0089] The third member 13 includes an outer peripheral portion 131 and an inner peripheral portion 132 for forming an annular through groove 13g. The through groove 13g forms a second path R2 of a circular orbit substantially coinciding with the first path R1 with the first end 111 centered at the second position C2 at its annular center.

[0090] In addition, the outer peripheral portion 131 and the inner peripheral portion 132 are connected and fixed to the bottom member 133 on the lower side. For example, the outer peripheral portion 131 is fixed to the bottom member 133 at its outer peripheral edge by a fastening member 81, and the inner peripheral portion 132 is fixed to the bottom member 133 by a pair of fastening members 82 (see Figure 2 ) is fixed to the bottom member 133 by passing through the threaded hole 132h. Figure 3 As shown, the outer peripheral portion 131, the inner peripheral portion 132, and the bottom member 133 form an internal space, and a part of the first member 11, the second member 12, the third gear 33, etc. can be accommodated.

[0091] The fourth member 14 is a substantially circular plate-shaped member, and has a circular opening 141 at the center and three cutouts 142 at equal intervals along the peripheral direction at the outer peripheral edge. The central opening 141 is provided so that the central protrusion 132a of the inner peripheral portion 132 is inserted. The cutout 142 is a portion through which the first end 111 of the first member 11 passes. The fourth member 14 rotates together with the first end 111 in a state where it is inserted into the central protrusion 132a.

[0092] Figure 5 It is a perspective view showing the main parts of a driving mechanism for rotating the decorative member 10 .

[0093] like Figure 5 As shown, the driving gear 30 for rotationally driving the second component 12 is composed of a gear train including a first gear 31 that rotates integrally with the rotated component 20, a second gear 32 that meshes with the first gear 31, and a third gear 33 that rotates integrally with the second gear 32 and meshes with the second component 12. Therefore, when the rotated component 20 is rotated in a predetermined direction, the second component 12 rotates in the same direction as the rotated component 20. Thus, the decorative component 10 rotates in the same direction via the first component 11 connected to the second component 12.

[0094] Below, reference Figure 6 to Figure 1 0, the rotation method of the first component 11 and the decorative component 10 when rotating is described.

[0095] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the main parts showing the rotational movement of the decorative member 10 when it is rotationally driven.

[0096] When the second component 12 is driven to rotate, the second end 112 of the first component 11 rotates along the circular orbit of the first path R1. On the other hand, the second end 112 also rotates with the movement of the first end 111, but the rotation orbit at this time rotates around the second position C2 which is separated from the center of the first path R1, that is, the first position C1 by a predetermined distance (D) when viewed from above. The second path R2 partially overlaps with the first path R1 when viewed from above. In addition, in the rotation orbital plane of the first path R1 and the second path R2, when the imaginary plane containing the first path R1 is set as the first plane P1 and the imaginary plane containing the second path R2 is set as the second plane P2, the two planes are parallel planes and offset by a predetermined distance (H) in the height direction.

[0097] Figure 7 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the back side of the third component 1 3. Figure 8 It is a schematic cross-sectional view when the third member 13 is cut along its surface direction.

[0098] like Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first component 11 that moves along two separate tracks when viewed from above moves on the first path R1 with the second end 112 in a determined position, but the position of the first end 111 is not restricted in the circumferential direction of the through groove 13g (the second path R2), thereby creating a state in which it can move in that direction. In other words, the connecting rod body 11a is in a state in which it can swing around the second end 112. As a result, the smooth movement of the first component 11 is hindered. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , on the back side of the third member 13, there are provided protrusion extension parts 134, 135, 136, 137 which can protrude toward the link body 11a of the first member 11 to guide the protrusion 113 protruding from the link body 11a. The protrusion extension parts 134, 135, 136, 137 have the function of guiding the protrusion 113 by protruding in the direction of the protrusion 113. That is, by guiding the protrusion 113, the direction (posture) of the link body 11a can be stabilized.

[0099] The protruding extension portion 135 is provided at the inner edge of the outer peripheral portion 131 of the third member 13, and is provided in a range covering the position farthest from the second position C2 along the direction in which the first position C1 and the second position C2 are separated in a plan view. The protruding extension portion 134 facing the protruding extension portion 135 is provided in a substantially semicircular shape close to an arc centered at the first position C1, and is further continuous with the protruding extension portion 138 in an arc shape centered at the second position C2.

[0100] The protrusion extension portions 136 and 137 are provided on the opposite side of the protrusion extension portion 135 in a plan view in the inner peripheral portion 132 of the third member 13. The protrusion extension portions 136 and 137 extend so as to guide the protrusion 113 within a range covering a position close to the second position C2.

[0101] Fig. 9 It is along Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the portion taken along line XX.

[0102] The protruding extensions 134, 135, 136, 137 guide the protruding portion 113 as follows: Fig. 9As shown in FIG. 1 , the protrusion 113 protruding toward the third component 13 is guided in a state where the position is restricted by, for example, the protruding extensions 136 and 137. Thus, the first component 11 restricts the movement of the through-groove 13g in the circumferential direction with the second end 112 as a rotation fulcrum. Therefore, the movement of the first end 111 in the through-groove 13g is stabilized. In addition, the first end 111 is also restricted in position by the cutout 142 of the fourth component 14. In addition, the decorative component 10 is as shown in FIG. Figure 1 0, it is arranged on the side opposite to the second member 12 across the third member 13, and can hide the driving structure of the first member 11 and the second member 12.

[0103] Fig.10 It is an enlarged perspective view showing the movement of the decorative component 10 .

[0104] The decorative component 10 mounted on the first component 11 is rotated and moved along the second path R2 by rotating the rotated component 20 by hand 90. At this time, the decorative component 10 is rotated while its orientation is kept facing a fixed direction. This is achieved by separating the first path R1 and the second path R2 by a predetermined distance (D) when viewed from above, and the distance is substantially equal to the distance between the first end 111 and the second end 112, and the first component 11 is able to rotate while keeping the orientation of the connecting rod body 11a always facing the same direction (the direction in which the first position C1 and the second position C2 are arranged). As a result, the decorative component 10 in the cover portion 8 is rotated as shown in FIG. Fig.10 As shown, when rotating, the three parts always rotate in the same direction with a specified interval, showing its gimmick.

[0105] As described above, the toy 1 of the present invention comprises: a first component 11 having a first end 111 on which the decorative component 10 is mounted and a second end 112 on the opposite side of the first end 111; and a second component 12 that holds the second end 112 and moves the second end 112 along a first path R1 with the first position C1 as the center; and when the first end 111 moves the second end 112 along the first path R1 by the action of the second component 12, the first end 111 moves along a second path R2 that roughly coincides with the first path R1 with the second position C2 as the center, thereby providing a toy that can realize the movement of the decorative component 10 with high interest with a simple structure. That is, in the toy 1 of the present invention, the second end 112 of the first member 11 is moved along the first path R1 by the movement of the second member 12, and the first member 11 is moved along the second path R2 which is offset from the first path R1 in a plan view, thereby restricting the movement of the first end 111 of the first member 11 by the movement of the second end 112. In particular, the decorative member 10 attached to the first member 11 can be rotated while being oriented in, for example, a specific direction.

[0106] In the toy 1 of the present invention, the second path R2 is formed by the annular through groove 13g of the third member 13, and the first end 111 of the first member 11 can penetrate the through groove 13g and protrude outward from the inside of the third member 13. As a result, the connecting rod body 11a of the first member 11 arranged inside the third member 13 can be hidden from view.

[0107] In addition, according to the toy 1 of the present invention, the second end portion 112 is rotatably supported relative to the second member 12, and the first member 11 can follow the rotational movement of the second member 12 while maintaining its orientation (specific orientation) that is not linked to the second member 12. In addition, a plurality of first members 11 are provided at a predetermined interval from the second member 12 that is driven to rotate, thereby enabling a plurality of decorative members 10 to move while maintaining a predetermined interval and in the same manner while facing a specific direction.

[0108] In the toy 1 of the present invention, the second component 12 rotates in conjunction with the rotated component 20 provided on the outer surface of the toy, so that the operator can enjoy the pleasure of controlling the decorative component 10. In addition, since the second component 12 is composed of a gear and the driving gear 30 is used in the transmission of the driving force with the rotated component, the driving force can be transmitted reliably, and the rotation ratio of the rotated component and the second component 12 can be easily set, so that the deviation of the rotation speed of the rotated component 20 and the rotation speed of the decorative component 10 can be enjoyed.

[0109] In the toy 1 of the present invention, since the protrusion 113 protruding toward the third member 13 is provided on the link body 11a of the first member 11, and the protrusion extensions 134, 135, 136, 137 are provided on the third member 13 to guide the protrusion 113 by being positioned so as to sandwich the moving path of the protrusion 113, the path of the protrusion 113 can be accurately guided. Thus, the orientation of the link body 11a can be stabilized and the movement of the link body 11a can be smooth. In particular, by providing the position restriction area of ​​the protrusion extensions 134, 135, 136, 137 at at least one of the position closest to the first position C1 and the position farthest from the first position C1 where the first end 111 is easily displaced relative to the second end 112, stable movement of the first member 11 can be ensured.

[0110] In addition, according to the toy 1 of the present invention, since the first end portion 111 is rotated and moved in a state where the position is restricted by the plate-shaped fourth member when moving along the second path R2, the positions of the plurality of decorative members 10 are accurately restricted. In addition, since the through groove 13g can be covered by the fourth member, the moving path of the first end portion 111 can be concealed, and the movement of the decorative member 10 can be made more interesting.

[0111] In the toy 1 of the present invention, since the cover 8 covering the decorative component 10 is formed of a light-transmitting member, the decorative component 10 can be seen from the outside, and the light presentation of the decorative component 10 can be effectively performed. In addition, since the decorative component 10 is provided on the side opposite to the second component 12 across the third component 13, the driving mechanism for driving the decorative component 10 can be hidden by the third component 13.

[0112] Compared with the planetary gear mechanism described in the patent document, the toy 1 of the present invention can reduce the area required for combining all parts required to realize the rotation of the decorative part 10. In addition, the structure of the toy 1 can be easily transferred to other toys (if it is set as a planetary gear, the adjustment of the center distance of the gear is difficult, or the calculation of the gear ratio is complicated).

[0113] In the above, one aspect of the present invention has been described, but the present invention can be appropriately modified within the scope of the technical concept. In the above aspect, it is assumed that three decorative parts 10 are provided, but the number is not limited to this. In addition, the decorative part 10 may also be other parts instead of parts imitating musical notes. For example, in addition to a decorative part having a shape, a decorative part that can be decorated by light or the like may also be used.

[0114] In addition, the transmission mechanism of the driving force in the above aspect is configured using gears, but is not limited to the above configuration, and may be configured using, for example, a friction wheel or a belt.

[0115] [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1 Toys

[0117] 10 Decorative parts

[0118] 11 Part 1

[0119] 12 Part 2

[0120] 13 Part 3

[0121] 13g Through slot

[0122] 14 Part 4

[0123] 20 Rotated parts

[0124] 30 Drive gear

[0125] 111 1st end

[0126] 112 Second end

[0127] 113 protrusion (guided portion)

[0128] 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 protruding extension (guide portion)

[0129] C1 1st position

[0130] C2 2nd position

[0131] R1 Path 1

[0132] R2 Path 2.

Claims

1. A toy comprising: a first component having a first end portion to which a decorative component is mounted and a second end portion on the opposite side thereof; and The second member is operable to hold the second end portion and move the second end portion along the first path with the first position as the center; and When the second end portion moves along the first path due to the operation of the second member, the first end portion moves along a second path that substantially coincides with the first path with the second position as the center.

2. The toy according to claim 1, comprising and a third member for moving the first end portion along the second path when the second end portion moves along the first path by the operation of the second member.

3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein When the second end portion moves along the second path due to the movement of the second member, the decorative member faces a specific direction.

4. The toy according to claim 3, wherein A plurality of the first components are provided.

5. The toy according to claim 4, wherein The plurality of first members are arranged at predetermined intervals so as not to contact each other.

6. The toy according to claim 5, wherein The plurality of first members are arranged at equal intervals.

7. The toy according to claim 4, wherein The movement of the second end portion in the first path is movement on a first plane, The movement of the first end portion along the second path is movement on a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. The second position is a position different from the first position, and The first plane and the second plane overlap in planar relation.

8. A toy according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein The first component is arranged between the second component and the third component, The first end portion is guided to an annular through groove formed by the third member and centered at the second position.

9. The toy according to claim 8, wherein The second end portion is rotatably supported by the second member.

10. The toy according to claim 9, wherein The second member is composed of a gear that rotates about the first position and is rotationally driven by a driving gear that is linked to a rotated member provided on the outer surface of the toy.

11. The toy according to claim 10, wherein The first member has a guided portion that is guided to move by the third member. The third member includes a guide portion that guides the guided portion.

12. The toy according to claim 11, wherein The guided portion is composed of a protruding portion protruding toward the third member. The guide portion is composed of a pair of protruding extension portions that protrude toward the first member and extend so as to sandwich at least a portion of the second path.

13. The toy according to claim 12, wherein The guide portion is provided at at least one of a position closest to the first position and a position farthest from the first position.

14. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising a fourth member for limiting a position of the first end portion when the first end portion moves along the second path.

15. A toy according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein The decorative member is provided on the side opposite to the second member across the third member.

16. The toy according to claim 15, wherein The decorative component is provided so as to be visible from the outside.

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