Model toy and model component

Abstract

The invention relates to a model toy and a model part, and provides a novel structure for realizing a movable mechanism which acts in a natural impression in a model toy. This model toy (100) is provided with: a base fitting (201) having a first groove (311a) at one end and a second groove (311b) at the other end; a first fitting (202a) that has a first connection part (321a) that is slidably connected to the first groove part; and a second fitting (202b) that has a second connection part (321b) that is slidably connected to the second groove part. Other accessories (105a, 105b) of the model toy are rotatably connected to the first accessory and the second accessory respectively, and the first accessory and the second accessory can independently slide relative to the base accessory respectively.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application with the application date of January 15, 2025, application number 202510059871.9, and invention name “Model Toys and Model Parts”. Technical Field

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

[0003] In puppet-type toys (model toys), natural movements and colorful postures are required. Therefore, in order to achieve movements and postures close to those of humans and animals, puppet-type toys include multiple joints and movable parts. Patent document 1 proposes a quadruped puppet having a joint structure that can perform realistic movements similar to those of real animals.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 06-327841 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the above-mentioned prior art, various joints are included to realize various postures, and each joint is composed of a plurality of parts. In these joints, various actions and postures can be realized by rotating the upper body, arms, legs, etc. of the humanoid body connected to the joint. However, if the joint itself has a movable mechanism, it can realize more diverse and natural actions.

[0009] The present invention provides, for example, a novel structure for realizing a movable mechanism that moves in a natural impression in a model toy.

[0010] Solutions for solving problems

[0011] The present invention is, for example, a model toy, characterized in that the model toy comprises: a base accessory having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first accessory having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; and a second accessory having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove portion, other accessories of the model toy being rotatably connected to the first accessory and the second accessory, respectively, and the first accessory and the second accessory can each slide independently relative to the base accessory.

[0012] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a model component that is installed on a model toy, characterized in that the model component comprises: a base accessory having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first accessory having a first connecting portion, which is slidably connected to the first groove portion; and a second accessory having a second connecting portion, which is slidably connected to the second groove portion, and other accessories of the model toy are respectively rotatably connected to the first accessory and the second accessory, and the first accessory and the second accessory can each slide independently relative to the base accessory.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, a novel structure of a movable mechanism in a model toy can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the front appearance of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view showing the waist part of one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing an assembly structure of a hip joint according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an assembly structure of the hip joint periphery according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the sliding movement of the hip joint according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing the arrangement of an operating base according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a kneeling posture of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 100. model toy; 101. head; 102. chest; 103a, 103b, arms; 104. waist; 105a, 105b, legs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] <Appearance of the model toy>

[0026] 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.

[0027] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a, 103b, a waist 104 and legs 105a, 105b as a main body, and a dotted area. 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.

[0028] The head 101 is rotatably connected to the chest 102. The chest 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.

[0029] <Structure of the waist>

[0030] Reference Figure 2 , the structure of the waist portion 104 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) shows an exploded perspective view of the waist portion 104 . Figure 2 (a) is the same as Figure 1 Since they are the same drawings, their description will be omitted.

[0031] like Figure 2As shown in (b), the waist 104 is constructed to include accessories 201 to 209. Accessory 201 is a base accessory of the hip joint. The detailed structure will be described later. Accessories 202a and 202b are connected to the accessory 201 in a slidable manner. Accessories 203a and 203b are connected to the accessories 202a and 202b in a rotatable manner, respectively. Accessories 203a and 203b are part of the accessories of the legs 105a and 105b. In addition, the connecting portion formed on the back of the accessory 201 is connected to the accessory 208. Moreover, the accessory 207, which is a front accessory of the waist, is connected to the accessory 201 in a rotatable manner.

[0032] The accessory 208 is an accessory on the back side of the waist, and is connected to the accessory 204 in addition to the accessory 201. The accessory 204 forms a waist joint, and is connected to the accessory 209 at the ball-shaped connection part formed at the upper part, and is further connected to the accessory at the lower part of the chest 102 in a rotatable manner. The accessory 204 also has a gripping part on both sides. The accessories 205a and 205b are rotatably connected to the gripping parts. Accessories 206a and 206b, which are external accessories on the side of the waist 104, are also connected to the accessories 205a and 205b, respectively.

[0033] <Structure of the Hip Joint>

[0034] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the structure of the hip joint of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 3 (a) shows an exploded perspective view of the accessories 201, 202a, and 202b. Figure 3 (b) is a perspective view showing a state where the accessories 201, 202a, and 202b are assembled. Figure 4 (a) is a plan view showing a state where the accessories 201, 202a, and 202b are assembled. Figure 4 (b) is a bottom view showing a state where the accessories 201, 202a, and 202b are assembled.

[0035] like Figure 3As shown in (a), the accessory 201 has grooves 311a, 311b and connecting parts 312, 313. The grooves 311a, 311b correspond to the first groove and the second groove, respectively, and are formed on both side surfaces in the left-right direction. The grooves 311a, 311b are grooves for receiving the accessories 202a, 202b, and are formed by convex-shaped grooves according to the shape (convex shape) of the connecting part of the accessories 202a, 202b. In addition, the convex shape can also be expressed as a T shape. That is, the grooves 311a, 311b are formed in a manner of abutting against the respective wall surfaces of the convex shape of the connecting part of the accessories 202a, 202b. As a result, the holding force of the legs 105a, 105b connected to the accessories 202a, 202b can be improved. In other words, unless a certain degree of force is applied, the accessories 202 a and 202 b will not slide relative to the accessory 201 , and the posture of the model toy 100 can be stabilized.

[0036] In addition, at the bottom of the grooves 311a and 311b, there are formed restricting parts 314a and 314b for preventing the fittings 202a and 202b from falling off. By providing the restricting parts 314a and 314b, the grooves 311a and 311b are not formed as through holes in the vertical direction, but can receive the fittings 202a and 202b at the lower side. Thus, the leg is prevented from falling off from the hip joint, and the hip joint part is prevented from being lowered unnaturally.

[0037] The connecting parts 312 and 313 are formed in a cylindrical shape at both ends of the hip joint in the front-back direction. The accessory 207 as an exterior accessory on the front surface of the waist 104 is rotatably connected to the connecting part 312. In addition, the accessory 207 can be formed by a plurality of accessories. The accessory 208 as an exterior accessory on the back surface of the waist 104 is connected to the connecting part 313.

[0038] The fitting 202a has connecting parts 321a and 322a. The connecting part 321a is formed in a convex shape and, as shown by the dotted arrow, is slidably connected to the groove 311a of the fitting 201. The connecting part 322a is a cylindrical connecting part, and the leg 105a is rotatably connected to the connecting part 322a.

[0039] The fitting 202b is provided with connecting parts 321b and 322b. The connecting part 321b is formed in a convex shape and, as shown by the dotted arrow, is slidably connected to the groove 311b of the fitting 201. The connecting part 322b is a cylindrical connecting part, and the leg 105b is rotatably connected to the connecting part 322b.

[0040] Figure 3(b) shows a state where the accessories 202a and 202b are connected to the accessory 201 in a slidable manner. As shown by the arrows, the accessories 202a and 202b can slide in the up-down direction in the connected state. In addition, the restricting parts 314a and 314b are formed at the lower part of the grooves 311a and 311b, so that the accessories 202a and 202b are inserted from the upper direction and received at the lower part.

[0041] Figure 4 (a) shows the top of the hip joint to which the accessories 201 to 202b are assembled. A gripping portion 315a for gripping the accessory 202a as the first accessory and a gripping portion 315b for gripping the accessory 202b as the second accessory are formed on the outer sides of the grooves 311a and 311b. The gripping portions 315a and 315b are used to increase the contact area with the accessories 202a and 202b to increase the holding force on the accessories 202a and 202b. By increasing the holding force, the legs can be held in a desired position and a stable posture can be obtained. In order to improve this function, as shown by the dotted circle, the gripping portions 315a and 315b also have two top protrusions, respectively. The top protrusions engage with the notches formed on the accessories 202a and 202b, respectively. As a result, the contact area is further increased, and the holding force can be improved.

[0042] In this way, in order to improve the holding force, it is necessary to increase the contact area between the accessory 201 and the accessories 202a, 202b, but a method of increasing the size of the connecting parts 321a, 321b is also considered. However, such enlargement of the connecting parts 321a, 321b is related to the enlargement of the accessories, which leads to the enlargement of the hip joint itself. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the enlargement of the accessories is suppressed and the contact area is increased, so that the holding force can be improved. In other words, according to this embodiment, the holding force can be maintained and the miniaturization of the accessories can be achieved.

[0043] Figure 4 (b) shows the bottom surface of the hip joint to which the accessories 201 to 202b are assembled. The area enclosed by the dotted frame and the reference numeral 316 shows the shaft support portion for receiving the supporting member called the action base (Japanese: アクションベース) for supporting the model toy 100. The shaft support portion 316 is a rectangular recessed portion that can receive the shaft portion of the supporting member. Figure 4 As shown in (b), the shaft support portion 316 is located in the center of the hip joint. This achieves miniaturization of the accessory. For example, if the shaft support portion is arranged at a position further outward than the center of the hip joint, the size of the hip joint is correspondingly enlarged, which is related to the enlargement of the entire model toy 100. In addition, by arranging the shaft support portion 316 in the center of the hip joint, the stability of the model toy 100 when supported by the supporting member can be improved.

[0044] <Assembly structure around the hip joint>

[0045] Reference Figure 5 , the assembly structure around the hip joint of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 5 An exploded perspective view showing the periphery of a hip joint. The accessory 201 and accessories 202a and 202b are shown assembled as a hip joint accessory. The hip joint has already been described, so the description here is omitted.

[0046] The accessory 204 is an accessory constituting a waist joint, and includes connecting parts 341, 343, 344 and gripping parts 342a, 342b. The connecting part 341 is formed in a spherical shape, and the accessory of the lower part of the chest 102 is rotatably connected to the connecting part 341. The accessory 207, which is an exterior accessory of the front surface of the waist 104, is connected to the connecting part 343. Accessories 205a, 205b are rotatably connected to the gripping parts 342a, 342b, respectively. 206a, 206b, which are exterior accessories on the side of the waist 104, are connected to each accessory 205a, 205b. Therefore, the accessories 206a, 206b can rotate along with the accessories 205a, 205b. By utilizing this rotation, the movable area of ​​the legs 105a, 105b can be expanded.

[0047] The accessory 208 is an accessory that constitutes the exterior of the back of the waist 104, and has recesses 381, 382, ​​and 383 on the front surface. The recesses 381 and 382 are respectively connected to the connecting portion 344 formed on the back of the accessory 204 and the connecting portion not shown formed below the connecting portion 341. The connecting portion 313 of the accessory 201 of the hip joint is connected to the recess 383 in a rotatable manner. Therefore, the legs 105a and 105b are affected by the rotation of the hip joint and the sliding action described later, and a larger movable area can be ensured. For example, using these movable mechanisms, a natural kneeling posture described later can also be achieved.

[0048] <Sliding movement of the hip joint>

[0049] Reference Figure 6 , describing the sliding movement of the hip joint in the model toy 100 of this embodiment. Figure 6 (a)~ Figure 6 (c) is a perspective view showing a hip joint of the model toy 100 in a state where the accessories 201 to 202 b are assembled.

[0050] Figure 6(a) shows a state where the accessories 202a and 202b of the hip joint are located at the upper part. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the intention, and it can also be set to be able to slide further in the upward direction. In this case, it is expected that the contact area with the accessory 201 is further increased to improve the holding force. The accessories 202a and 202b can slide in the upper and lower directions respectively as shown by the arrows.

[0051] Figure 6 (b) shows a state where the accessory 202b is slid downward. Figure 6 (c) indicates that Figure 6 The state (b) of the accessory 202a is further made to slide downward. In this way, the accessories 202a and 202b can slide in the vertical direction independently. As a result, a variety of postures can be realized in the model toy 100. For example, a kneeling posture, a posture with one foot raised greatly, etc. can be realized.

[0052] <Kneeling position>

[0053] Reference Figure 7 , the kneeling posture of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 7 The figure toy 100 is shown in a side view.

[0054] like Figure 7 As shown, the model toy 100 can realize a natural kneeling posture by utilizing the sliding movement of the hip joint. Figure 7 In the figure, the dotted circle indicates the connection parts 322a and 322b of the accessories 202a and 202b located inside the waist 104. As shown in the figure, the connection parts 322a and 322b are located at different positions in the vertical direction, thereby being able to more naturally express the movement of the hip joint in the kneeling posture. This is achieved by the sliding movement of the above-mentioned hip joint.

[0055] As described above, the model toy (100) of this embodiment includes: a base accessory (201) having a first groove (311a) at one end and a second groove (311b) at the other end; a first accessory (202a) having a first connecting portion (321a) slidably connected to the first groove; and a second accessory (202b) having a second connecting portion (321b) slidably connected to the second groove. Other accessories (105a, 105b) of the model toy are respectively connected to the first accessory and the second accessory in a rotatable manner, and the first accessory and the second accessory are respectively able to slide independently relative to the base accessory. In this way, according to this embodiment, a novel structure can be provided that realizes a movable mechanism that moves in a natural impression in a model toy.

[0056] <Modification>

[0057] 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 embodiments, the sliding mechanism of the hip joint connecting the legs of accessories 201~202b is described. However, there is no intention to limit the present invention, and these mechanisms can also be applied to other parts. For example, it can also be applied to the chest joint (shoulder joint) connecting the arm.

[0058] <Summary of implementation methods>

[0059] The above-mentioned embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1)

[0061] A model toy, characterized in that:

[0062] This model toy has:

[0063] a base fitting having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end;

[0064] a first accessory having a first connecting portion slidably connected to the first groove portion; and

[0065] a second accessory having a second connecting portion slidably connected to the second groove portion;

[0066] The first accessory and the second accessory are rotatably connected to other accessories of the model toy.

[0067] The first fitting and the second fitting are each independently slidable relative to the base fitting. (2)

[0069] The model toy according to (1) is characterized in that

[0070] The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a convex shape.

[0071] The first groove portion is formed so as to abut against the wall surface of the convex shape of the first connecting portion, and the second groove portion is formed so as to abut against the wall surface of the convex shape of the second connecting portion. (3)

[0073] The model toy according to (1) or (2), characterized in that:

[0074] At least a portion of the bottom of the first groove and the second groove has a restriction portion that restricts separation of the first fitting and the second fitting. (4)

[0076] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that:

[0077] The base assembly also has:

[0078] a first holding portion that holds the first accessory outside the first groove portion; and

[0079] The second holding portion holds the second fitting outside the second groove portion. (5)

[0081] The model toy according to (4) is characterized in that

[0082] The first fitting and the second fitting each have a notch portion that receives the distal end protrusions of the first holding portion and the second holding portion. (6)

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

[0085] The base accessory, the first accessory, and the second accessory form a hip joint of the model toy.

[0086] The legs of the model toy are rotatably connected to the first accessory and the second accessory as the other accessories. (7)

[0088] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that:

[0089] The base fitting has the first groove and the second groove formed at both ends in the left-right direction, respectively.

[0090] The base fitting has cylindrical connecting portions formed at both ends in the front-rear direction. (8)

[0092] The model toy according to (7) is characterized in that

[0093] The exterior accessories of the waist of the model toy are rotatably connected to the cylindrical connection parts. (9)

[0095] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (8), characterized in that:

[0096] The base fitting includes a shaft support portion at the center of a bottom surface, and the shaft support portion receives a support member for supporting the model toy. (10)

[0098] A model component, which is installed in a model toy, is characterized in that:

[0099] This model has:

[0100] a base fitting having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end;

[0101] a first accessory having a first connecting portion slidably connected to the first groove portion; and

[0102] a second accessory having a second connecting portion slidably connected to the second groove portion;

[0103] The first accessory and the second accessory are rotatably connected to other accessories of the model toy.

[0104] The first fitting and the second fitting are each independently slidable relative to the base fitting.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that: This model toy has: a base fitting having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first accessory having a first connecting portion slidably connected to the first groove portion; as well as a second accessory having a second connecting portion slidably connected to the second groove portion; The first accessory and the second accessory are rotatably connected to other accessories of the model toy. The first fitting and the second fitting are each independently slidable relative to the base fitting.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a convex shape. The first groove portion is formed so as to abut against the wall surface of the convex shape of the first connecting portion, and the second groove portion is formed so as to abut against the wall surface of the convex shape of the second connecting portion.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least a portion of the bottom of the first groove and the second groove has a restriction portion that restricts separation of the first fitting and the second fitting.

4. The model toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base assembly also has: a first holding portion that holds the first accessory outside the first groove portion; and The second holding portion holds the second fitting outside the second groove portion.

5. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first fitting and the second fitting each have a notch portion that receives the distal end protrusions of the first holding portion and the second holding portion.

6. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The base accessory, the first accessory, and the second accessory form a hip joint of the model toy. The legs of the model toy are rotatably connected to the first accessory and the second accessory as the other accessories.

7. The model toy according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base fitting has the first groove and the second groove formed at both ends in the left-right direction, respectively. The base fitting has cylindrical connecting portions formed at both ends in the front-rear direction.

8. The model toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: The exterior accessories of the waist of the model toy are rotatably connected to the cylindrical connection parts.

9. The model toy according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base fitting includes a shaft support portion at the center of a bottom surface, and the shaft support portion receives a support member for supporting the model toy.

10. A model component installed in a model toy, characterized in that: This model has: a base fitting having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first accessory having a first connecting portion slidably connected to the first groove portion; as well as a second accessory having a second connecting portion slidably connected to the second groove portion; The first accessory and the second accessory are rotatably connected to other accessories of the model toy. The first fitting and the second fitting are each independently slidable relative to the base fitting.

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