Model toy and model component

Abstract

The invention provides a model toy and a model component. The present invention provides, for example, a structure that achieves a novel structure of a facial accessory capable of changing expressions. This model toy is provided with: a first accessory having an opening; a second accessory, which is assembled on the back side of the first accessory, and a part of which is exposed from the opening part; and a third accessory which is assembled on the back surface side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory is exposed from the opening part, and the third accessory and the first accessory are assembled in a manner that the second accessory is clamped between the third accessory and the first accessory. In addition, the second accessory can be removed, and the first accessory and the third accessory can be assembled.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of an application with a filing date of February 8, 2025, an application number of 202510138688.8, and an invention name of “Model Toys and Model Parts”. Technical Field

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

[0003] Some doll toys (model toys) have optional accessories to change their appearance. Patent Document 1 proposes a face-exchangeable three-dimensional doll in which a face member having a facial image formed thereon can be attached to and detached from the face portion of the three-dimensional doll and replaced.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-113962 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the above-mentioned prior art, a facial image is formed on the face component. However, in order to give a more natural impression to the facial expressions of the model toys, it is desirable that the accessories included in the face, such as eyes and mouth, are also formed three-dimensionally. In this case, as long as the facial accessories constituting the expressions can be replaced, they can be changed to match the user's preferences.

[0009] The present invention provides a novel structure for realizing facial accessories capable of changing expressions, for example, 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 first accessory having an opening; a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; and a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory in the middle, and the second accessory can be removed and the first accessory and the third accessory can be assembled.

[0012] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a model component, characterized in that the model component comprises: a first accessory having an opening; a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; and a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory in between, and the second accessory can be removed and the first accessory and the third accessory can be assembled.

[0013] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a model component, characterized in that the model component comprises: a first accessory having an opening portion; and a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the second accessory is exposed from the opening portion, the first accessory and the second accessory are accessories that can be replaced as a set, the size of the opening portion of each accessory of the first accessory is different, and the second accessory is an accessory in which the area exposed from the opening portion is adjusted to match the size of the opening portion of the corresponding first accessory.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, a novel structure of a facial accessory capable of changing expression can be realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The figures are (a) a front view and (b) a side view of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 The figures are exploded perspective views of (a) the front appearance and (b) the head of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 3( a ) and FIG. 3( b ) are exploded perspective views of the face portion of the model toy according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a figure which shows the oral cavity parts and tooth parts of the model toy in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 The diagram shows two different front views of faces according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a cross section of a face portion according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a figure which shows the assembly process of the face part of one embodiment.

[0023] Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 100. Model toy; 101. Head; 102. Chest; 103a, 103b. Arms; 104. Abdomen; 105. Clothing; 106a, 106b. Legs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Hereinafter, the embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiments do not limit the invention involved in the claims. In addition, all combinations of features described in the embodiments are 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 or similar structures are marked with the same figure numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0026] <First Embodiment>

[0027] <Appearance of model toy>

[0028] The first embodiment of the present invention is described below. Figure 1 An example of the external appearance structure of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be 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 arrows of x, y, and z respectively indicate the directions of the left, upper, and front directions of the model toy, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0029] The model toy (human figure) 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a, 103b, an abdomen 104, a clothing part 105, and legs 106a, 106b. The model toy 100 is a movable model toy such as an action figure, and each accessory can be moved within the range of a restricted area generated by the relationship with other components. The head 101 is connected to the chest 102 using a ball-shaped connecting member (hereinafter also referred to as a ball joint). The chest 102 is also connected to an arm 103 including a right arm 103a and a left arm 103b using a ball-shaped connecting member, and the abdomen 104 is connected at the bottom. The detailed structure of the chest will be described later. The clothing part 105 is connected to the abdomen 104. In addition, the legs including a right leg 106a and a left leg 106b are connected at the bottom of the abdomen 104.

[0030] According to the present embodiment, the face (face) of the head 101 can be detachable and multiple set accessories can be installed switchably. In this way, a face with multiple expressions can be realized. Multiple set accessories may also include facial accessories (face accessories) and eye accessories, mouth accessories, nose accessories, etc., which are respectively assembled on the facial accessories. In the present embodiment, by changing the corresponding accessories for each set accessory, an expression with a more natural impression can be formed. However, the present invention is not limited, and only a part of the accessories (for example, tooth accessories, etc.) may be changed between sets or within a set. Below, as an example, a set accessory including facial accessories and mouth accessories is used for explanation.

[0031] <Header Structure>

[0032] Reference Figure 2 The detailed structure of the head 101 of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 2 (a) and Figure 1 (a) also shows the front appearance. Figure 2 (b) is an exploded perspective view of a plurality of components constituting the head 101 . Figure 2 (a) is related to Figure 1 Since it is the same figure as (a), the description is omitted.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown in (b), the head 101 is composed of accessories 201 to 211, and is connected to the chest 102 in a rotatable manner by means of the accessory 208. The accessory 201 corresponds to the first accessory and becomes the facial accessory of the model toy 100. The accessory 202 corresponds to the second accessory and is a tooth accessory that constitutes a part of the mouth accessory, and is assembled on the back side of the accessory 201. The accessory 203 corresponds to the third accessory and is an oral accessory that constitutes a part of the mouth accessory, and is assembled on the back side of the accessory 201 in a manner of sandwiching the accessory 202.

[0034] The accessory 204 is a base accessory of the head 101, and is assembled with a face accessory, a hair accessory, and a back-of-head accessory. A face composed of accessories 201 to 203 is assembled in front of the accessory 204. Furthermore, with respect to these accessory groups, accessories 209 and 210 constituting bangs are assembled from the front, and an accessory 211 is inserted from the top. Accessories 205 and 206 constituting hair accessories are assembled from the left and right sides of the accessory 204, respectively, and an accessory 207 is assembled from the back as the back of the head. In addition, a spherical connecting portion of the accessory 208 is rotatably connected to the accessory 204 from the bottom. Moreover, the accessory 208 is rotatably connected to an accessory of a part of the chest 102.

[0035] <Facial structure>

[0036] The detailed structure of the face of the model toy 100 of this embodiment is described with reference to Fig. 3(a) and Fig. 3(b). Fig. 3(a) and Fig. 3(b) are exploded perspective views of the accessories 201 to 203 of the face, Fig. 3(a) is a perspective view observed from the front, and Fig. 3(b) is a perspective view observed from the rear.

[0037] As shown in FIG3(a), from the inner side of the accessory 201 as a facial accessory, an opening 301 corresponding to the mouth is formed in the accessory 201 assembled with the accessory 202 as a tooth accessory and the accessory 203 as an oral accessory. The accessories 202 and 203 are respectively assembled relative to the rear of the accessory 201 to form the inside of the oral cavity of the model toy 100. The accessory 202 is provided with a portion 311 of teeth exposed from the opening 301, and the length of the portion 311 is adjusted so that the top end thereof is exposed from the opening 301. In addition, the lower portion of the accessory 203 forms a portion other than the teeth in the oral cavity. Therefore, the portion 311 depends on the size of the opening formed in the facial accessory, and is therefore preferably formed as a set with the facial accessory.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3( b ), a connecting portion 302 for connecting the accessories 202 and 203 is formed on the back of the accessory 201. The connecting portion 302 is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape, and the connecting portion 312 of the accessory 202 and the connecting portion 321 of the accessory 203 formed to match the shape are connected by embedding. In more detail, the connecting portions 312 and 321 are formed to abut against parts of the inner wall surrounded by the rectangular shape of the connecting portion 302, respectively, and are formed so that the abutting portions of the connecting portions 312 and 321 are different. Therefore, the accessories 202 and 203 can be embedded in the accessory 201 at the same time. In addition, the accessory 203 is assembled in a manner covering the accessory 202, but can be assembled to the accessory 201 even in a state where the accessory 202 is removed. That is, according to the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the accessory 202 as a tooth accessory can be switched. Since the impression of the model toy 100 changes according to the tooth accessory, the user can change the presence or absence of the tooth accessory according to his or her preference. In addition, subsequent use Figure 4 The assembly of the accessory 202 and the accessory 203 will be described.

[0039] <Mouth set structure>

[0040] Reference Figure 4 , the structure of the mouth set accessories of this embodiment is described. Figure 4 (a) Figure 4 (b) shows the front side of the accessory 203. Figure 4 (c) Figure 4 (d) shows the back side of the accessory 202. In addition, Figure 4 (a) and Figure 4(c) is a kit accessory, with "a" marked at the end of the figure number. Figure 4 (b) and Figure 4 (d) is a kit accessory, with "b" marked at the end of the figure number.

[0041] The difference between the accessories 203a and 203b lies in the recesses 401 and 403 provided therein and the parts 402 and 404 forming the oral cavity. The parts 402 and 404 form the parts other than the tooth accessories in the oral cavity exposed from the opening 301, and have slightly different shapes to match the accessory 202 as a tooth accessory. In this way, according to the present embodiment, the accessories 201 to 203 are formed as different accessories for each set. However, since the accessories are relatively small accessories, it is difficult for the assembler to recognize at a glance which accessory forms the set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, by making the positions of the fitting parts of the accessories 202 and 203 different, the difference can be easily recognized.

[0042] For example, as described above, the recessed parts 401 and 403 provided in the accessories 203a and 203b are oppositely arranged. Correspondingly, the protruding parts 413 and 415 respectively engaged with the recessed parts 401 and 403 are oppositely arranged in the accessories 202a and 202b. Therefore, if the correct accessories are not combined for each set, the accessories 202 and 203 cannot be assembled correctly. Thus, it is possible to prevent the assembly of wrong accessories.

[0043] In addition, the parts 414 and 416 corresponding to the teeth formed in the oral cavity are formed in different sizes in the accessories 202a and 202b, respectively. Here, the size is adjusted to match the size of the opening 301. Figure 5 The details of the size adjustment are described.

[0044] <Contents of the face accessories set>

[0045] Reference Figure 5 , the contents of the facial accessories set of this embodiment are explained. Figure 5 (a) and Figure 5 (b) shows the front appearance of each set when the accessories 201 to 203 are assembled.

[0046] Figure 5 The accessory 201a shown in (a) has an opening 301a. A portion 414 corresponding to the teeth of the accessory 202a is exposed from the opening 301a. Moreover, a portion 402 forming the oral cavity of the accessory 203a is also exposed from the opening 301a. In addition, the arrow indicated by the reference numeral 511 indicates the length of the opening 301a in the accessory 201a in the vertical direction.

[0047] on the other hand, Figure 5 The accessory 201b shown in (b) has an opening 301b. As shown by the arrow of reference numeral 512, the opening 301b is formed to be longer than the length in the vertical direction of the opening 301a. The portion 416 corresponding to the teeth of the accessory 202b is exposed from the opening 301b. Moreover, the portion 404 forming the oral cavity of the accessory 203b is also exposed from the opening 301b.

[0048] Here, it can be seen that although the lengths of the accessories 201a and 201b in the vertical direction of the openings 301a and 301b are different, the parts 414 and 416 corresponding to the teeth exposed from the respective openings 301a and 301b are of the same length or range. This is because, for each set, the part of the accessory 202 corresponding to the teeth is also adjusted and formed to match the size of the opening 301. On the other hand, if the accessory 202 is set as a common accessory without performing the above-mentioned adjustment, the degree of exposure of the part corresponding to the teeth varies depending on the size of the opening 301, thereby creating an unnatural impression. According to the present embodiment, in order not to create such an unnatural impression, the length in a prescribed direction of the part (the part of the teeth) exposed from the opening is adjusted and formed to match the size of the opening so as not to change for each set. As a result, the expression can be changed without creating an unnatural impression.

[0049] In the present embodiment, a case is described in which the accessories of the upper teeth formed in the oral cavity are adjusted to expose a certain part regardless of the size of the opening. However, the present invention is not intended to limit the form of the accessories of the teeth. In the present embodiment, a structure having only upper teeth is described, but it may also be a structure having upper and lower teeth. In addition, the accessories of the teeth themselves may be varied in various ways. For example, a set of accessories may be provided in which the shape of the part exposed in a manner that can be visually confirmed by the user from the outside is set to a canine tooth, a missing tooth, a gap tooth, a saw tooth, etc. Alternatively, in the present invention, it may also be that a plurality of tooth accessories with different shapes of the areas exposed from the opening are included in one set of accessories. That is, according to the present invention, instead of changing the tooth accessories for each set, other accessories may be set as common accessories, and only specified accessories such as tooth accessories may be set in a changeable manner.

[0050] <Presence of dental accessories>

[0051] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the presence or absence of the tooth accessories of this embodiment is explained. Figure 6 (a) and Figure 6 (b) shows a side section when the components 201 to 203 are assembled.

[0052] Figure 6 (a) shows a state where accessories 201, 202, and 203 are assembled. On the other hand, Figure 6 (b) shows that the accessory 202 is removed and the accessories 201 and 203 are assembled. Figure 6 (a) and Figure 6 As can be seen from (b), the assembly position of accessory 203 does not change depending on the presence or absence of accessory 202. Figure 6 As shown in (b), the accessory 203 is assembled to the accessory 201 in a manner having a predetermined gap for assembling the accessory 202. Therefore, the accessory 202 is formed to be embedded in the predetermined gap. This is to avoid an unnatural impression caused by the position of the oral accessory changing according to the presence or absence of teeth. Figure 7 The detailed assembly structure is described.

[0053] Figure 7 The following is a diagram showing the assembly procedure of accessories 201 to 203 including tooth accessories according to the present embodiment. Figure 7 (a) shows an exploded perspective view of the fittings 201 to 203 as seen from the rear. A protrusion 701 is formed inside the connection portion 302 of the fitting 201 . The protrusion 701 is fitted into an opening 702 formed in the fitting 202 .

[0054] Figure 7 (b) shows a case where only the accessory 202 is assembled to the accessory 201. Figure 7 As shown in (b), the protrusion 701 protrudes through the opening 702 of the accessory 202. In this way, even when the accessory 202 is assembled, the protrusion 701 protrudes to the rear side beyond the accessory 202. The protruding portion of the protrusion 701 is further embedded in the opening 703 provided in the accessory 203. Therefore, the accessory 203 can be assembled to the accessory 201 regardless of the presence or absence of the accessory 202.

[0055] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment includes: a first accessory having an opening; a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; and a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory sandwiching the second accessory. In addition, the second accessory can be removed and the first and third accessories can be assembled. Thus, according to this embodiment, a novel structure of a facial accessory capable of changing expressions can be realized.

[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. In the above-mentioned embodiments, the example of applying the movable structure to the shoulder joint is described, but it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it can also be used in other parts. For example, 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, including various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, virtual life forms, etc. In addition, as long as it includes a movable part, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited.

[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 first accessory having an opening;

[0064] a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; and

[0065] a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, and the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory therebetween,

[0066] The second fitting can be removed and the first fitting and the third fitting can be assembled. (2)

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

[0069] Regardless of the presence or absence of the second fitting, the position of the third fitting when assembled to the first fitting does not change. (3)

[0071] The model toy according to (1) or (2), characterized in that:

[0072] The third fitting is assembled to the first fitting with a predetermined gap therebetween.

[0073] The second fitting is formed so as to be fitted into the predetermined gap. (4)

[0075] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that:

[0076] The first fitting has a protrusion that is fitted with the third fitting by utilizing an opening formed in the second fitting when the second fitting and the third fitting are assembled. (5)

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

[0079] The first accessory, the second accessory, and the third accessory are accessories that can be replaced as a set.

[0080] The size of the opening of each of the first accessories is different.

[0081] The second fitting is a fitting in which a region exposed from the opening is adjusted to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first fitting. (6)

[0083] The model toy according to (5) is characterized in that

[0084] The second attachment is adjusted so as to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first attachment and so that the length in the predetermined direction of the portion exposed from the opening does not change for each set. (7)

[0086] The model toy according to (5) or (6), characterized in that:

[0087] The second accessory and the third accessory have different positions of fitting portions for assembling the second accessory and the third accessory for each set. (8)

[0089] The model toy according to any one of (1) to (7), characterized in that:

[0090] The first accessory is a facial accessory, and the opening corresponds to the mouth.

[0091] The second accessory is a tooth accessory,

[0092] The third accessory is an oral accessory. (9)

[0094] The model toy according to (8) is characterized in that

[0095] The tooth accessory forms at least one of the upper and lower teeth. (10)

[0097] The model toy according to (8) is characterized in that

[0098] The tooth accessory can be replaced with another tooth accessory having a different shape of at least the region exposed from the opening. (11)

[0100] A model component, characterized in that

[0101] This model has:

[0102] a first accessory having an opening;

[0103] a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; and

[0104] a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, and the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory therebetween,

[0105] The second fitting can be removed and the first fitting and the third fitting can be assembled. (12)

[0107] A model component, characterized in that

[0108] This model has:

[0109] a first accessory having an opening; and

[0110] a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the second accessory being exposed from the opening,

[0111] The first accessory and the second accessory are accessories that can be replaced as a set.

[0112] The size of the opening of each of the first accessories is different.

[0113] The second fitting is a fitting in which a region exposed from the opening is adjusted to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first fitting.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that: This model toy has: a first accessory having an opening; a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; as well as a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, and the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory therebetween, The second fitting can be removed and the first fitting and the third fitting can be assembled.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: Regardless of the presence or absence of the second fitting, the position of the third fitting when assembled to the first fitting does not change.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third fitting is assembled to the first fitting with a predetermined gap therebetween. The second fitting is formed so as to be fitted into the predetermined gap.

4. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first fitting has a protrusion that is fitted with the third fitting by utilizing an opening formed in the second fitting when the second fitting and the third fitting are assembled.

5. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first accessory, the second accessory, and the third accessory are accessories that can be replaced as a set. The size of the opening of each of the first accessories is different. The second fitting is a fitting in which a region exposed from the opening is adjusted to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first fitting.

6. The model toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second attachment is adjusted so as to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first attachment and so that the length in the predetermined direction of the portion exposed from the opening does not change for each set.

7. The model toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second accessory and the third accessory have different positions of fitting portions for assembling the second accessory and the third accessory for each set.

8. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first accessory is a facial accessory, and the opening corresponds to the mouth. The second accessory is a tooth accessory, The third accessory is an oral accessory.

9. The model toy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tooth accessory forms at least one of the upper and lower teeth.

10. The model toy according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tooth accessory can be replaced with another tooth accessory having a different shape of at least the region exposed from the opening.

11. A model component, characterized in that: This model has the following components: a first accessory having an opening; a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a portion of the second accessory being exposed from the opening; as well as a third accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the third accessory being exposed from the opening, and the third accessory being assembled with the first accessory so as to sandwich the second accessory therebetween, The second fitting can be removed and the first fitting and the third fitting can be assembled.

12. A model component, characterized in that: This model has the following components: a first accessory having an opening; and a second accessory assembled on the back side of the first accessory, a part of the second accessory being exposed from the opening, The first accessory and the second accessory are accessories that can be replaced as a set. The size of the opening of each of the first accessories is different. The second fitting is a fitting in which a region exposed from the opening is adjusted to match the size of the opening of the corresponding first fitting.

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