Model toy and model component

Abstract

The invention relates to a model toy and a model part. For example, a novel structure of a rotating mechanism in a model toy is provided. This model toy is provided with: a first accessory (201) having a rotating shaft; and a second fitting (202, 203) which has a rail section for receiving the rotation shaft of the first fitting and which is inserted so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft with respect to the first fitting, the second fitting being capable of being inserted and slid with respect to the first fitting within the range in which the rail section is formed.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application with an application date of January 15, 2025, application number 202510059875.7, and invention name “Model Toys and Model Parts”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to model toys and model parts. Background Art

[0003] Model toys (human figures) of humans, animals, etc. require natural movements and various postures. Therefore, in order to achieve movements and postures close to those of humans and animals, multiple accessories are used in the human figure to achieve various joints and rotating parts with a larger movable area. For example, on the basis of achieving a forward bending movement, the abdomen and the like are divided into multiple accessories and combined, so that a more natural forward bending movement with a larger movable area can be achieved by utilizing the movement of each accessory. Patent document 1 proposes an abdominal joint structure of a doll in which the abdominal member, the chest member, and the waist member are configured to be able to slide with each other around the support axis of the connecting member.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 1-138492 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the above-mentioned prior art, the chest member and the waist member are connected to a connecting member located inside the spherical belly member, and the chest member is configured to be able to slide around the belly member. By forming the belly member into a spherical shape, it is prevented that the lower part of the chest member abuts against the belly member when the chest member is slid, thereby preventing the movable area from being narrowed.

[0009] However, in the structure of the prior art, the spherical shape of the abdomen is difficult to give a natural impression on the appearance of the human body, and it feels uncoordinated. In addition, the chest member slides around the abdominal member, that is, the abdominal member and the chest member are bent, which makes it difficult to give the impression of a natural forward bending movement.

[0010] The present invention provides, for example, a novel structure of a rotating mechanism in a model toy.

[0011] Solutions for solving problems

[0012] The present invention is, for example, a model toy, characterized in that the model toy comprises: a first accessory having a rotating shaft; and a second accessory having a track portion for receiving the rotating shaft of the first accessory, and inserted relative to the first accessory in a manner capable of rotating around the rotating shaft, and the second accessory can be inserted and slid relative to the first accessory within the formation range of the track portion.

[0013] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a model component, characterized in that the model component comprises: a first accessory, which has a rotating axis; and a second accessory, which has a track portion for receiving the rotating axis of the first accessory and is inserted relative to the first accessory in a manner that allows it to rotate around the rotating axis, and the second accessory can be inserted and slid relative to the first accessory within the formation range of the track portion.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, a novel structure of a rotating mechanism in a model toy can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the front appearance of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view showing the upper body part of one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a figure which shows the assembly structure of the abdominal accessory of one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the top surface of an abdominal accessory according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the sliding movement of the abdominal accessory according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a cross section of an upper body according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a diagram showing a bending motion of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0023] Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 100. model toy; 101. head; 102. upper body; 103a, 103b, arms; 104. waist; 105a, 105b, legs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] 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 necessarily required for 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.

[0026] <Appearance of the model toy>

[0027] First, refer to Figure 1 , an example of the appearance structure of the model toy 100 of the present embodiment is described. Figure 1 The figure shows the front appearance of the model toy 100. In addition, the arrows of x, y, and z respectively indicate the directions of the left, upper, and front directions in the model toy, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0028] The model toy 100 includes a head 101 constituting a main body, an upper body 102 indicated by a dotted line area, arms 103a, 103b, a waist 104, and legs 105a, 105b. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and decorative parts.

[0029] The head 101 is rotatably connected to the upper body 102. The upper body 102 is also connected to the left arm 103b and the right arm 103a at the side by a connecting member, and is connected to the waist 104 at the bottom. The waist 104 includes a hip joint and is rotatably connected to the left leg 105b and the right leg 105a.

[0030] <Structure of the upper body>

[0031] Reference Figure 2 , the structure of the upper body portion 102 of the model toy 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 (a) shows the front appearance of the model toy 100. Figure 2 (b) is an exploded perspective view of the upper body portion 102 . Figure 2 (a) is the same as Figure 1 Since they are the same drawings, their description will be omitted.

[0032] like Figure 2As shown in (b), the upper body 102 is constructed to include accessories 201 to 211b. Accessory 201 corresponds to the first accessory, has a hollow portion inside, and forms the lower part of the abdomen of the model toy 100. Accessories 202 and 203 are respectively installed with each other to form a second accessory, forming the upper part of the abdomen of the model toy 100. Accessories 202 and 203 are connected to accessory 201 in a slidable and rotatable manner. The detailed structure of accessories 201 to 203 will be described later.

[0033] Accessories 204 and 205 correspond to the third and fourth accessories, respectively, and are connected to each other in a rotatable manner. The connection portion (second connection portion) formed at the lower part of the accessory 204 is formed in a spherical shape and is connected to the accessories 202 and 203 in a rotatable manner. Accessories 204 and 205 form a joint from the chest to the abdomen of the model toy 100. Accessory 205 is also rotatably connected to accessory 208 forming the back of the model toy 100. Accessory 208 corresponds to other accessories. Moreover, in accessory 208, accessory 209 is also rotatably connected to the upper side of the part where accessory 205 is installed. Accessory 209 forms the neck of the model toy 100, and is rotatably connected to accessory 210 constituting a neck joint.

[0034] The accessory 206 is connected to the cylindrical portion formed on the front surface of the model toy accessory 204, and forms a part of the chest of the model toy 100. The accessory 207 is connected to the accessory 208 from the front direction of the model toy 100 in a manner that the accessories 202 to 205 are sandwiched between the accessory 208. The accessory 207 is an accessory that forms a part of the chest of the model toy 100. The accessories 211a and 211b are respectively connected to both ends of the accessory 207 in a rotatable manner. The accessories 211a and 211b respectively form shoulder joints, and are respectively connected to the arm parts 103a and 103b in a rotatable manner.

[0035] <Structure of the abdomen>

[0036] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The structure of the abdomen of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 3 The structures of the respective accessories 201 to 203 are shown. Figure 4 A top view of accessories 201 to 204 is shown.

[0037] like Figure 3As shown, the accessory 201 is formed to include cylindrical rotation shafts 311a, 311b, a hollow portion 312, and a cylindrical through hole 313. The cylindrical through hole 313 is formed at the center of the interior of the accessory 201, and a part of the waist 104 is rotatably connected to the through hole from the bottom of the model toy 100. The rotation shafts 311a, 311b are formed to extend in different directions to the outside of the outer peripheral wall of the through hole 313.

[0038] The accessory 202 is formed to include a rail portion 321 and connection portions 322 a and 322 b. The rail portion 321 receives the rotation shaft 311 a in a slidable manner. The connection portions 322 a and 322 b are fitting portions for connection with the accessory 203 .

[0039] The accessory 203 is formed to include a rail portion 331, connecting portions 332a, 332b, and a receiving portion 333. The rail portion 331 receives the rotation shaft 311b in a slidable manner. The connecting portions 332a, 332b are respectively engaged with the connecting portions 322a, 322b of the accessory 202. The second connecting portion of the accessory 204 is rotatably connected to the receiving portion 333. The second connecting portion of the accessory 204 is formed in a spherical shape, and the receiving portion 333 is formed in a U-shaped side section so as to be able to receive the second connecting portion.

[0040] The accessories 202 and 203 are connected by the connecting parts 322a, 322b, 332a, and 332b, and then the connected accessories 202 and 203 are inserted into the hollow part 312 of the accessory 201. When the accessories 202 and 203 constituting the second accessory are mounted, rail parts 321 and 331 are formed on both side surfaces of the inner wall of the second accessory. When the accessories 202 and 203 are inserted into the accessory 201, the rotation shafts 311a and 311b are inserted into the rail parts 321 and 331, respectively. In addition, the rail parts 321 and 331 are not formed in a straight line in the vertical direction of the model toy 100, but are formed in a curved line in an arch shape. In other words, the rail parts 321 and 331 are formed from the front of the lower abdomen toward the back at the height of the chest. By forming it in this way, the accessory 201 and the accessories 202 and 203 can slide within the formation range of the rail parts 321 and 331, and when the accessory 201 is moved away from the accessories 202 and 203, a larger gap can be formed in front of the abdomen. The model toy 100 can be bent forward by utilizing this gap, and the movable range of the bending movement can be expanded.

[0041] Figure 4The top of the accessories 201 to 203 is shown, and only the accessory 202 is removed. In other words, the accessories 201 and 203 are installed. Usually, the accessories 202 and 203 are inserted into the accessory 201 in an assembled state, but here, in order to easily explain the position structure of the receiving part 333 of the accessory 203, the accessory 202 is removed.

[0042] The receiving portion 333 of the accessory 203 is located above the through hole 313 of the accessory 201 when the accessory 203 is inserted into the accessory 201. That is, the receiving portion 333 is arranged near the center of the accessory 201. In addition, the receiving portion 333 is formed to have a predetermined width. Thus, the second connecting portion of the accessory 204 can be received rotatably from the upper direction.

[0043] <Sliding movement of the abdomen>

[0044] Reference Figure 5 The sliding movement of the abdomen in the model toy 100 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 5 (a) shows a side view of the upper body portion 102 of the model toy 100 . Figure 5 (b)~ Figure 5 (d) is a side cross-sectional view of the upper body portion 102 of the model toy 100 .

[0045] Figure 5 (a) and Figure 5 (b) shows the side view and side sectional view of the case where each component is located at the same position. Figure 5 As shown in (b), the accessory 203 (accessory 202) can slide in the direction of arrow x1 relative to the accessory 201 by the rail portion 331 (rail portion 321). In addition, the accessory 201 and the accessory 203 (accessory 202) can each rotate in the direction of arrow x2 around the rotation axis 311b (311a).

[0046] Figure 5 (c) shows the first state in which the rotation shaft 311b (311a) is slid to the deep part of the rail part 331 (rail part 321). In the first state, it can be seen that the accessory 201 as the first accessory and the accessory 203 (accessory 202) as the second accessory are closely connected.

[0047] Figure 5 (d) indicates that accessory 203 (accessory 202) is changed from Figure 5The first state (c) is a state in which the rotating shaft 311b (311a) is slid in the direction of the arrow x3. The second state indicates that the rotating shaft 311b (311a) is slid to the vicinity of the top end portion of the track portion 331 (track portion 321) on the opposite side of the deep portion. In the model toy 100 of the present embodiment, the degree of insertion of the accessories 202 and 203 into the accessory 201 can be adjusted between the first state and the second state. The diameter of the rotating shaft 311b (311a) is formed to be shorter than the width of the track portion 331 (track portion 321), but by making these lengths as close as possible, the holding force of the track portion 331 (track portion 321) on the rotating shaft 311b (311a) can be increased, and it can be slid and held in the desired position. In other words, it is not limited to the first state and the second state, and can be adjusted to other states. Thus, an appropriate gap can be formed to achieve the desired rotation. In the second state, a gap is formed between the first accessory 201 and the second accessory 203 (accessory 202) as indicated by the dotted arrow L1. By utilizing this gap, the accessory 201 is rotated upward or the accessory 203 (202) is rotated downward around the rotation axis 311b (311a) as indicated by the arrow x2, thereby forming Figure 5 (a) and Figure 5 The state of the forward bending action shown in (b) of FIG. In addition, in the model toy 100 of this embodiment, there are multiple mechanisms for providing gaps between the accessories for such a forward bending action. Other structures for providing gaps will be described later.

[0048] <Side profile of the upper body>

[0049] Reference Figure 6 The rotating mechanism for assisting the bending motion of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 6 A side cross-sectional view of the upper body portion 102 is shown.

[0050] The accessory 601 is connected to the upper part of the waist 104. The accessory 610 has a spherical connection part 611 at its upper part. The connection part 611 is inserted from the lower part of the through hole 313 of the accessory 201 in a rotatable manner. In addition, as described above, the accessories 202 and the accessories 203 can rotate around the rotation axis 311b (311a).

[0051] Moreover, in the rotation mechanism of the model toy 100, the second connection part 602 of the accessory 204 is connected to the receiving part 333 of the accessory 203 in a rotatable manner. As shown in the dotted frame, the accessory 204 has a first connection part 601 at one end and a second connection part 602 at the other end. In addition, the connection part 603 of the accessory 205 is connected to the first connection part 601 of the accessory 204 in a rotatable manner. The accessory 205 has connection parts 603 and 604. The connection part 603 is connected to the accessory 208 corresponding to other accessories in a rotatable manner. The accessories 204 and 205 can rotate as shown in the dotted frame, and the state before the rotation corresponds to the third state, and the state in the dotted frame after the rotation corresponds to the fourth state. In the fourth state, the connected accessory 208 is lifted in the direction of the arrow x4, and the accessory 207 and the like connected to the accessory 208 are also lifted accordingly. Thus, a gap is formed between the fittings 202 and 203 as the second fitting and the fitting 208 as another fitting.

[0052] The accessory 210 is an accessory that constitutes a neck joint that connects the head 101 and the chest 102. The accessory 210 has connecting parts at the top and bottom, and is connected to a part of the accessory of the head 101 and the accessory 209 in a rotatable manner. The accessory 210 is formed so as to be rotatable with the center part of the accessory bent.

[0053] Thus, the model toy 100 includes a plurality of rotating mechanisms that assist the forward bending movement. As described above, at least one of the plurality of rotating mechanisms includes Figure 6 The rotating mechanism of the portion indicated by the curved arrow is shown. In addition, there are multiple upward sliding mechanisms, and gaps are provided between the accessories to ensure space for the rotating action. Thus, the movable range can be expanded.

[0054] <Upper body movements>

[0055] Reference Figure 7 The movement (forward bending movement) of the upper body 102 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 7 (a) and Figure 7 (b) shows a side sectional view of the model toy 100 .

[0056] Figure 7(a) shows a state in which each accessory is slid in an upward direction. Specifically, the above-mentioned related accessories slide in the directions of arrows x3, x4, and x5. Arrow x5 shows a state in which the head 101 slides relative to the accessory 210. This sliding is achieved by forming the connecting portion to be able to slide in a recessed portion of the head 101 for inserting the connecting portion of the accessory 210. By utilizing these sliding movements, gaps L1, L2, and L3 are ensured between the accessories. By utilizing the ensured gaps, a rotational action is performed, which can alleviate the limitation of the movable area caused by interference between the accessories.

[0057] Figure 7 (b) shows a bending motion in the model toy 100. As shown by the multiple curved arrows, the rotational motion is performed by each rotation mechanism, thereby achieving a more natural rotation and a larger movable area. In addition, in addition to ensuring a gap to reduce interference between the components, a structure in which one component enters another component can also be provided. For example, Figure 7 As shown in (b) of FIG. 1 , the accessory 202 can be moved into the interior of the accessory 207 .

[0058] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment comprises: a first accessory (201) having a rotation axis; and a second accessory (202, 203) having a track portion for receiving the rotation axis of the first accessory and inserted relative to the first accessory in a manner that allows the second accessory to rotate around the rotation axis, and the second accessory can be inserted and slid relative to the first accessory within the formation range of the track portion. Thus, according to this embodiment, a novel structure of a rotation mechanism in a model toy can be provided.

[0059] <Modification>

[0060] 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. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the sliding mechanism and the rotating mechanism of accessories 201 to 203 are described in the abdomen (waist joint). However, there is no intention to limit the present invention, and these mechanisms can also be used in other parts. For example, it can also be applied to the chest joint and the neck joint.

[0061] <Summary of implementation methods>

[0062] The above-mentioned embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1)

[0064] A model toy, characterized in that:

[0065] This model toy has:

[0066] A first accessory having a rotation axis; and

[0067] a second accessory having a rail portion for receiving the rotation axis of the first accessory and inserted relative to the first accessory so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis;

[0068] The second fitting is insertable and slidable relative to the first fitting within a formation range of the rail portion. (2)

[0070] The model toy according to (1) is characterized in that

[0071] The second accessory is capable of adjusting the degree of insertion into the first accessory between a first state and a second state, wherein the first state is a state in which the rotation axis of the first accessory is received in the deep portion of the rail portion, and the second state is a state in which the rotation axis of the first accessory is received near the top end portion of the rail portion on the opposite side of the deep portion. (3)

[0073] The model toy according to (2) is characterized in that

[0074] In the second state, a gap is formed between the first accessory and the second accessory,

[0075] In the first state, the first fitting is closely coupled to the second fitting. (4)

[0077] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that:

[0078] The rail portion is formed into a bow-shaped curve in the vertical direction of the model toy. (5)

[0080] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (4), characterized in that:

[0081] The rotating shaft of the first accessory is formed into a cylindrical shape.

[0082] Both ends of the rotation shaft of the first fitting are rotatably inserted into the rail portions formed on both side surfaces of the inner wall of the second fitting. (6)

[0084] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (5), characterized in that:

[0085] The model toy also has:

[0086] a third fitting having a first connection portion at one end and a second connection portion at the other end; and

[0087] A fourth accessory, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, and the other end of which is connected to another accessory.

[0088] The second fitting has a receiving portion that rotatably receives the second connecting portion of the third fitting. (7)

[0090] The model toy according to (6) is characterized in that

[0091] The fourth accessory has a third state before being rotated relative to the third accessory and a fourth state after being rotated relative to the third accessory with the first connecting portion as a rotation axis.

[0092] In the fourth state, a gap is formed between the second fitting and the other fitting. (8)

[0094] The model toy according to (7) is characterized in that

[0095] The first accessory, the second accessory, the third accessory and the fourth accessory constitute a rotating mechanism for the forward bending action of the model toy.

[0096] The gap formed between the first accessory and the second accessory and the gap formed between the second accessory and the other accessories correspond to spaces for the respective accessories to rotate during the forward bending movement. (9)

[0098] The model toy according to (8) is characterized in that

[0099] The first and second accessories are accessories that form the abdomen of the model toy.

[0100] The third accessory and the fourth accessory form a joint between the chest and abdomen of the model toy. (10)

[0102] A model component, characterized in that

[0103] This model has:

[0104] A first accessory having a rotation axis; and

[0105] a second accessory having a rail portion for receiving the rotation axis of the first accessory and inserted relative to the first accessory so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis;

[0106] The second fitting is insertable and slidable relative to the first fitting within a formation range of the rail portion.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that: This model toy has: A first accessory having a rotation axis; and a second accessory having a rail portion for receiving the rotation axis of the first accessory and inserted relative to the first accessory so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis; The second fitting is insertable and slidable relative to the first fitting within a formation range of the rail portion.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second accessory is capable of adjusting the degree of insertion into the first accessory between a first state and a second state, wherein the first state is a state in which the rotation axis of the first accessory is received in the deep portion of the rail portion, and the second state is a state in which the rotation axis of the first accessory is received near the top end portion of the rail portion on the opposite side of the deep portion.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the second state, a gap is formed between the first accessory and the second accessory, In the first state, the first fitting is closely coupled to the second fitting.

4. The model toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rail portion is formed into a bow-shaped curve in the vertical direction of the model toy.

5. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating shaft of the first accessory is formed into a cylindrical shape. Both ends of the rotation shaft of the first fitting are rotatably inserted into the rail portions formed on both side surfaces of the inner wall of the second fitting.

6. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The model toy also has: a third fitting having a first connection portion at one end and a second connection portion at the other end; and A fourth accessory, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, and the other end of which is connected to another accessory. The second fitting has a receiving portion that rotatably receives the second connecting portion of the third fitting.

7. The model toy according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fourth accessory has a third state before being rotated relative to the third accessory and a fourth state after being rotated relative to the third accessory with the first connecting portion as a rotation axis. In the fourth state, a gap is formed between the second fitting and the other fitting.

8. The model toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first accessory, the second accessory, the third accessory and the fourth accessory constitute a rotating mechanism for the forward bending action of the model toy. The gap formed between the first accessory and the second accessory and the gap formed between the second accessory and the other accessories correspond to spaces for the respective accessories to rotate during the forward bending movement.

9. The model toy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first and second accessories are accessories that form the abdomen of the model toy. The third accessory and the fourth accessory form a joint between the chest and abdomen of the model toy.

10. A model component, characterized in that: This model has the following components: A first accessory having a rotation axis; and a second accessory having a rail portion for receiving the rotation axis of the first accessory and inserted relative to the first accessory so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis; The second fitting is insertable and slidable relative to the first fitting within a formation range of the rail portion.

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