Model component and model toy

Abstract

The invention provides a model component and a model toy. Provided are a model member having a novel structure in posture control of a model toy, and a model toy using the model member. A toy component is a toy component of a model toy, the toy component is provided with a first accessory, a second accessory, a third accessory and a fourth accessory, the first accessory is rotatably connected with the second accessory and the third accessory, the second accessory and the third accessory are rotatably connected, and the fourth accessory is rotatably connected with the second accessory and the third accessory. And a fourth fitting connected to the first fitting so as to be linked in accordance with the rotation of the first fitting, the first fitting rotating with respect to the second fitting and the third fitting in accordance with the rotation of the second fitting with respect to the third fitting, and the fourth fitting tilting forward in accordance with the rotation of the first fitting.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of an application with a filing date of February 11, 2025, an application number of 202510147980.6, and an invention name of “Model Parts and Model Toys”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a model component and a model toy. Background Art

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes a technique in which a model toy such as a doll toy is provided with joint structures at various parts such as a torso, arms, and legs. A user can make such a model toy assume a desired posture.

[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] Various structures related to posture control in model toys have been proposed, but depending on the shape of the model toy, the desired movable range, etc., there are cases where the conventional structures are not suitable, and new structures in posture control of model toys are required.

[0009] The present invention can provide a model component having a new structure for controlling the posture of a model toy and a model toy using the model component.

[0010] Solutions for solving problems

[0011] The present invention is, for example, a toy component, which is a toy component of a model toy, wherein the toy component is constructed to include a first accessory, a second accessory, a third accessory and a fourth accessory, the first accessory being rotatably connected to the second accessory and the third accessory, the second accessory and the third accessory being rotatably connected, the fourth accessory being connected to the first accessory in a manner linked to the rotation of the first accessory, the first accessory rotating relative to the second accessory and the third accessory corresponding to the rotation of the second accessory relative to the third accessory, and the fourth accessory tilting forward in linkage with the rotation of the first accessory.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a model component having a new structure for controlling the posture of a model toy and a model toy using the model component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 These are diagrams showing an example of (A) the front appearance and (B) the side appearance of one aspect of a model toy 100 according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2A This is a diagram showing an example of the external appearance structure of the waist portion 105 of the model toy 100 according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2B This is a diagram showing an example of the external appearance structure of the model component 200 in the waist portion 105 of the model toy 100 according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram for explaining the connection relationship of the components constituting the model part 200 according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4A This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the structure of the model component 200 in the waist portion 105 of the model toy 100 according to the embodiment at the AA cross section.

[0019] Figure 4B This is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the structure of the model component 200 in the waist portion 105 of the model toy 100 according to the embodiment at the AA cross section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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 marks, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0021] First, refer to 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.

[0022] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a, 103b, legs 104a, 104b, and a waist 105 constituting a main body. In the present embodiment, a doll toy or a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but the present invention is not intended to be limited thereto, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and ornaments.

[0023] The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. The chest 102 is also connected to the right arm 103b and the left arm 103a at the side by a connecting member, and is rotatably connected to the waist 105 at the bottom. The waist 105 includes a hip joint and is rotatably connected to the right leg 104b and the left leg 104a.

[0024] Reference Figure 2A and Figure 2B The structure of the waist portion 105 of the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 2A An example of the appearance structure of the waist portion 105 is shown. Figure 2A In the figure, the waist 105 is formed by attaching waist decorative accessories 211 to 218 around the model part 200. The waist decorative accessories 212, 213, 214, 216, 217, and 218 can be rotated appropriately. Thus, the movement of the legs 104a and 104b can be prevented. The model part 200 is provided with an opening that functions as a connecting part 200A, and is connected to the chest 102 in a rotatable manner by inserting the protrusion at the lower end of the chest 102. Figure 2B An example of the external appearance structure of the model component 200 is shown. The model component 200 is composed of accessories 201 to 208.

[0025] Figure 3 2 is a diagram for explaining the connection relationship between the various components of the model component 200. Figure 3 In the embodiment, the accessory 201 is provided with an opening 201A, a protrusion 201B, and a protrusion 201C. The accessory 202 is provided with an opening 202A and an opening 202B, and the accessory 203 paired therewith is provided with an opening 203A and an opening 203B. The accessory 204 is provided with an opening 204A, an opening 204B, a protrusion 204C having an opening, a protrusion 204D, and an opening 204E, and the accessory 205 paired therewith is provided with an opening 205A, a protrusion 205B, a protrusion 205C, and a protrusion 205D. The accessory 206 is provided with an opening 206A, a protrusion 206B, and an opening 206C. The accessory 207 is provided with a protrusion 207A and a protrusion 207B. The accessory 208 is provided with an opening 208A and a protrusion 208B.

[0026] The opening 201A of the accessory 201A is connected to the protrusion 207A of the accessory 207. In addition, the protrusions 201B respectively arranged on both sides of the accessory 201A are respectively connected to the opening 204A of the accessory 204 and the opening 205A of the accessory 205 in a rotatable manner. The protrusions 201C respectively arranged on both sides of the accessory 201A are respectively engaged with the opening 202B of the accessory 202 and the opening 203B of the accessory 203. The opening 202B and the opening 203B are configured to be larger than the size of the protrusion 201C so that the protrusion 201C can move in the opening. The engagement position of the protrusion 201C at the opening 202B and the opening 203B is changed according to the rotation action of the accessories 202 and the accessories 203. In the state before the accessory 202 is rotated, the protrusion 201C is located near the upper end of the opening 202B and the opening 203B. When the attachment 202 is rotated, the protrusion 201C is located near the lower ends of the opening 202B and the opening 203B.

[0027] The opening 202A of the fitting 202 is connected to the protrusion 204D of the fitting 204, and the opening 203A of the fitting 203 is connected to the protrusion 205D of the fitting 205. Thus, the fittings 202 and 203 are connected to the fittings 204 and 205 so as to be rotatable about the protrusions 204D and 205D as rotation axes.

[0028] The fitting 204 and the fitting 205 are connected by connecting the protrusion 201B of the fitting 201 at the opening 204A and the opening 205A, the opening 204B is connected to the protrusion 205B, and the protrusion 204C having an opening is connected to the protrusion 205C of the fitting 205 via the opening 206A of the fitting 206, thereby sandwiching the fitting 201 and the fitting 206. The fitting 201 is connected to the fitting 204 and the fitting 205 so as to be rotatable relative to the fitting 204 and the fitting 205 about the protrusion 201B as an axis.

[0029] In addition, by connecting the opening of the protrusion 204C and the protrusion 205C via the opening 206A of the fitting 206, the fitting 206 is connected to the fitting 204 and the fitting 205 so as to be rotatable relative to the fitting 204 and the fitting 205, and at least a part of it is arranged inside the fitting 204 and the fitting 205. As the fitting 201 rotates, the lower end 201D of the fitting 201 moves downward, and as a result, the lower end 201D is stored (or inserted) in the opening 206C of the fitting 206. The fitting 206 can rotate downward along the lower end 201D. In addition, the leg 104a and the leg 104b are rotatably connected to the protrusion 206B of the fitting 206.

[0030] In the accessory 207, the protrusion 207A is rotatably connected to the opening 201A of the accessory 201, and the protrusion 207B is rotatably connected to the opening 208A of the accessory 208. Thus, the accessory 207 is rotatably held by the axis defined by the protrusion 207A and the protrusion 207B, and is configured to be able to tilt forward along with the rotation of the accessory 201.

[0031] The accessory 208 is supported by the accessory 207 by the protrusion 207B, and moves in conjunction with the accessory 207. When the accessory 207 and the accessory 208 are regarded as an integral accessory, the accessory 207 and the accessory 208 can be respectively referred to as sub-accessories. The protrusion 208B of the accessory 208 engages with the opening 204E of the accessory 204. The opening 204E is formed on both sides of the accessory 204, and is engaged in a form sandwiched by the protrusion 208B. The opening 204E is configured to be larger than the size of the protrusion 208B so that the protrusion 208B can move in the opening. The opening 204E changes the support position of the protrusion 208B according to the rotation of the accessory 208. In the state before the accessory 202 is rotated, the protrusion 208B is located near the end of the lower side of the opening 204E. In the state after the accessory 202 is rotated, the protrusion 208B is located near the end of the upper side of the opening 204E.

[0032] Figure 4A express Figure 2B FIG. 2 is an example of a cross-sectional structure of the model component 200 in the AA plane. Figure 4A The cross-sectional structure of the first form of the model component 200 is also shown. The first form corresponds to the state of the model component 200 before the accessories 201, 202, 207 and 208 are rotated. Figure 4B express Figure 2B FIG. 2 is another example of the cross-sectional structure of the model component 200 in the AA plane. Figure 4B The cross-sectional structure of the second form of the model component 200 is also shown. The second form corresponds to the state of the model component 200 after the accessories 201, 202, 207 and 208 are rotated.

[0033] In from Figure 4A Towards Figure 4B In the transformation, the accessory 202 rotates with the protrusion 204D as the axis, so that the upper side of the accessory 202 protrudes forward and the lower side of the accessory 202 retracts backward. At this time, the protrusion 201C of the accessory 201 engaged at the upper end of the opening 202B of the accessory 202 is pressed downward due to the rotation of the accessory 202 and moves to the left. Figure 4BAs a result, the accessory 201 rotates in the direction of the arrow 402 with the protrusion 201B as the axial direction, and the lower part of the accessory 201 moves in the direction of the arrow 403. Through this movement, the lower end 201D of the accessory 201 is inserted into the opening 206C of the accessory 206. The accessory 206 can rotate in the direction of the arrow 406 with the protrusion 204C as the axial direction.

[0034] As the accessory 201 rotates, the upper part of the accessory 201 also tilts forward. As a result, the accessory 207 connected to the opening 201A of the accessory 201 and the accessory 208 connected to the accessory 207 rotate in the direction of the arrow 404 with the protrusion 201B of the accessory 201A as the axis so that the accessory 208 is lifted by the accessory 207. At this time, the protrusion 208B of the accessory 208 moves in the direction of the arrow 405 in the opening 204E of the accessory 204. In the state where the protrusion 208B of the accessory 208 is located at the uppermost side in the opening 204E of the accessory 204, at least a part of the accessory 208 is located at the farthest position from the accessory 204.

[0035] At this time, the chest 102 connected to the connection part 200A of the accessory 207 also tilts forward in accordance with the tilt of the accessory 207. The chest 102 is connected to the upper side of the accessory 207 so as to be rotatable about the protrusion 102A, but even when tilted forward, the accessory 202 also tilts forward, so the rotation of the chest 102 is not hindered by the accessory 202. In addition, the protrusion 206B of the accessory 206 connects the leg 104a and the leg 104b, but even when the accessory 201 and the like rotate, the position of the accessory 206 does not change in conjunction, so the movement of the leg 104a and the leg 104b is not affected.

[0036] As described above, the toy component constituting at least a part of the waist of the model toy of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of accessories, and in accordance with the rotation of the accessories located on the front side of the toy component, the accessory group including the accessories connected to the chest is moved upward in a manner of lifting the rear in linkage, so that the chest can be tilted forward. At this time, since the accessories located on the front side protrude forward, the rotation of the chest that can rotate in a state connected to the waist is not hindered by the accessories on the waist side.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the model component is described as being arranged at the waist of the model toy, but the embodiment of the invention is not limited to the structure arranged at the waist, and can also be applied to other parts. For example, it can also be applied to the chest.

[0038] The embodiments of the invention are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various deformations and changes can be made within the scope of the gist of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as human, animal, robot, insect, dinosaur, etc.

[0039] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0040] The above-mentioned embodiment discloses at least the following model parts and model toys. In addition, in the following description, regarding accessories, openings, protrusions, etc., the parts marked with reference numerals in brackets are only shown as examples and are not limited to the contents described here.

[0041] (1) A toy component, which is a toy component of a model toy, wherein:

[0042] The toy component is composed of a first accessory (201), a second accessory (202, 203), a third accessory (204, 205) and a fourth accessory (207, 208).

[0043] The first accessory is rotatably connected to the second accessory and the third accessory.

[0044] The second accessory and the third accessory are connected in a rotatable manner.

[0045] The fourth accessory is connected to the first accessory in a manner that is linked with the rotation of the first accessory.

[0046] In response to the second accessory rotating relative to the third accessory, the first accessory rotates relative to the second accessory and the third accessory, and the fourth accessory tilts forward in conjunction with the rotation of the first accessory.

[0047] (2) The toy component according to (1), wherein:

[0048] The toy component is composed of:

[0049] The first accessory has a first opening (201A), a first protrusion (201B) and a second protrusion (201C).

[0050] The second accessory has a second opening (202A, 203A) and a third opening (202B, 203B),

[0051] The third accessory has a fourth opening (204A, 205A), a third protrusion (204C, 205C), a fourth protrusion (204D, 205D), and a fifth opening (204E).

[0052] The fourth accessory has a fifth protrusion (207A) and a sixth protrusion (208B),

[0053] The first opening (201A) of the first accessory is engaged with the fifth protrusion (207A) of the fourth accessory, so that the fourth accessory and the first accessory rotate in conjunction.

[0054] The second protrusion (201C) of the first accessory is engaged with the third opening (202B, 203B) of the second accessory, and the first protrusion (201B) of the first accessory is engaged with the fourth opening (204A, 205A) of the third accessory, so that the first accessory rotates relative to the second accessory and the third accessory in response to the second accessory rotating relative to the third accessory.

[0055] The second opening (202A, 203A) of the second fitting is engaged with the fourth protrusion (204D, 205D) of the third fitting, so that the second fitting and the third fitting are rotatably connected.

[0056] (3) The toy component according to (2), wherein:

[0057] The toy component is composed of:

[0058] The fifth opening (204E) of the third accessory is engaged with the sixth protrusion (208B) of the fourth accessory.

[0059] When the fourth accessory (207, 208) and the first accessory (201) rotate in conjunction with each other relative to the second accessory and the third accessory, the sixth protrusion (208B) of the fourth accessory moves from the first position to the second position within the fifth opening (204E) of the third accessory.

[0060] (4) The toy component according to (3), wherein:

[0061] The first position is a position of the fifth opening close to a first end, and the second position is a position of the fifth opening close to a second end on a side opposite to the first end.

[0062] When the sixth protrusion (208B) is located at the second position in the fifth opening (204E), at least a portion of the fourth fitting is located at a position farthest from the third fitting.

[0063] (5) The toy component according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein:

[0064] The toy component also has a fifth accessory,

[0065] At least a portion of the fifth accessory is disposed inside the third accessory.

[0066] The fifth accessory has a sixth opening (206C) which receives at least a portion of a lower end portion (201D) of the first accessory when the first accessory (201) is rotated relative to the second accessory and the third accessory.

[0067] (6) The toy component according to (5), wherein:

[0068] The fifth accessory further includes a protrusion for being rotatably connected to the first other toy component.

[0069] (7) The toy component according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein:

[0070] The fourth accessory further comprises a seventh opening (200A) for connecting the second other toy component in a rotatable manner.

[0071] (8) The toy component according to (7), wherein:

[0072] The second other toy component is connected to the fourth attachment so as to be rotatable in any state of the fourth attachment before the forward tilt and after the forward tilt.

[0073] (9) The toy component according to (7) or (8), wherein:

[0074] The fourth accessory is formed by connecting the first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory in a rotatable manner.

[0075] The first subassembly has the fifth protrusion (207A) and the seventh opening (200A),

[0076] The second subassembly has the sixth protrusion (208B).

[0077] (10) The toy component according to (9), wherein:

[0078] The first subassembly is configured to be rotatable relative to the first subassembly and the second subassembly on an axis based on a fifth protrusion (207A).

[0079] (11) A model toy, wherein:

[0080] The model toy includes the toy component described in any one of (1) to (10).

Claims

1. A toy component, which is a toy component of a model toy, wherein: The toy component is configured to include a first accessory, a second accessory, a third accessory, and a fourth accessory. The first accessory is rotatably connected to the second accessory and the third accessory. The second accessory and the third accessory are connected in a rotatable manner. The fourth accessory is connected to the first accessory in a manner that is linked with the rotation of the first accessory. In response to the second accessory rotating relative to the third accessory, the first accessory rotates relative to the second accessory and the third accessory, and the fourth accessory tilts forward in conjunction with the rotation of the first accessory.

2. The toy component according to claim 1, wherein: The toy component is composed of: The first accessory has a first opening, a first protrusion, and a second protrusion. The second accessory has a second opening and a third opening, The third accessory has a fourth opening, a third protrusion, a fourth protrusion, and a fifth opening. The fourth accessory has a fifth protrusion and a sixth protrusion, The first opening of the first accessory is engaged with the fifth protrusion of the fourth accessory, so that the fourth accessory and the first accessory rotate in conjunction. The second protrusion of the first accessory is engaged with the third opening of the second accessory, and the first protrusion of the first accessory is engaged with the fourth opening of the third accessory, so that the first accessory rotates relative to the second accessory and the third accessory in response to the second accessory rotating relative to the third accessory. The second opening of the second fitting is engaged with the fourth protrusion of the third fitting, so that the second fitting and the third fitting are rotatably connected.

3. The toy component according to claim 2, wherein: The toy component is composed of: The fifth opening of the third accessory is engaged with the sixth protrusion of the fourth accessory. When the fourth fitting is rotated in conjunction with the first fitting relative to the second fitting and the third fitting, the sixth protrusion of the fourth fitting moves from the first position to the second position in the fifth opening of the third fitting.

4. The toy component according to claim 3, wherein: The first position is a position of the fifth opening close to a first end, and the second position is a position of the fifth opening close to a second end on a side opposite to the first end. When the sixth protrusion is located at the second position in the fifth opening, at least a portion of the fourth fitting is located at a position farthest from the third fitting.

5. The toy component according to claim 4, wherein: The toy component also has a fifth accessory, At least a portion of the fifth accessory is disposed inside the third accessory. The fifth fitting has a sixth opening for receiving at least a portion of a lower end portion of the first fitting when the first fitting is rotated relative to the second fitting and the third fitting.

6. The toy component according to claim 5, wherein: The fifth accessory further includes a protrusion for being rotatably connected to the first other toy component.

7. The toy component according to claim 6, wherein: The fourth accessory further has a seventh opening, and the seventh opening is used to connect the second other toy component in a rotatable manner.

8. The toy component according to claim 7, wherein: The second other toy component is connected to the fourth attachment so as to be rotatable in any state of the fourth attachment before the forward tilt and after the forward tilt.

9. The toy component according to claim 8, wherein: The fourth accessory is formed by connecting the first sub-accessory and the second sub-accessory in a rotatable manner. The first subassembly has the fifth protrusion and the seventh opening, The second subassembly has the sixth protrusion.

10. The toy component according to claim 9, wherein: The first subassembly is configured to be rotatable relative to the first subassembly and the second subassembly about an axis based on a fifth protrusion.

11. A model toy, wherein: This model toy comprises the toy component according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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