Model toy and structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a model toy and a structure. For example, a novel structure of a movable mechanism is provided in the model toy. The model toy is provided with a first part, the first part is provided with a first accessory, a second accessory connected with the first accessory in a rotatable mode and a third accessory connected with the first accessory in a mode of clamping the second accessory, the second accessory is provided with a holding part, and the holding part is provided with the shape of the upper half part of a C shape or the shape of the lower half part of the C shape.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to model toys and structures. Background Art

[0002] In order to achieve movements and postures similar to those of humans and animals, humanoid toys (model toys) include various joints and movable parts. In addition, among model toys, there are model toys that can be deformed into multiple forms. In this case, in addition to movable mechanisms such as joints, there are also mechanisms related to deformation. Patent Document 1 proposes a deformable toy that can be deformed in a manner combined with a model toy.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2021-109108 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In a model toy that can be deformed as in the above prior art, in addition to various movable mechanisms such as joints, a mechanism related to deformation is also required. In addition, even in a model toy that does not have a deformation mechanism, in the case of having a movable function, depending on the shape, size, etc. of the model toy, sometimes the conventional movable mechanism is not suitable, and a novel movable mechanism is required.

[0008] The present invention provides, for example, a structure of a novel movable mechanism in a model toy.

[0009] Solutions to the Problems

[0010] The present invention is, for example, a model toy characterized in that the model toy includes a first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting so as to hold the second fitting, and the second fitting has a holding portion having a shape of an upper half of a letter C or a shape of a lower half of a letter C.

[0011] In addition, the present invention is, for example, a structure of a model toy characterized in that the structure includes a first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting so as to hold the second fitting, and the second fitting has a holding portion having a shape of an upper half of a letter C or a shape of a lower half of a letter C.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, a novel structure of a movable mechanism can be provided in a model toy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 FIG. is a perspective view showing the appearances of (a) the first form, (b) the second form, and (c) the third form of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 FIG. is an exploded view of (a) the appearance of the first form and (b) the left arm portion of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 FIG. is an exploded perspective view of the forearm portion of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 FIG. is a view showing the structures of the respective fittings that form a part of the forearm portion of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 FIG. is a view showing (a) a part of the forearm portion, (b) an exploded view of a part of the forearm portion, and (c) a symmetric fitting on the left and right of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 FIG. is a cross-sectional view of the forearm portion of a model toy according to an embodiment.

[0020] DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0021] 100, model toy; 101, head; 102, chest; 103a, 103b, arm portions; 104, waist; 105a, 105b, leg portions; 106, wing portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following embodiments are not intended to limit the invention protected by the claims, and furthermore, not all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are essential for the invention. Two or more of the multiple features described in the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. In addition, the same or similar structures are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0023] <Model Toy Appearance>

[0024] First, with reference to Figure 1 A model toy capable of being deformed into multiple forms according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 1 (a) of FIG. shows the external three-dimensional perspective of the model toy 100 in the first form, Figure 1 (b) of FIG. shows the second form of the model toy 100, Figure 1(c) shows the third form of the model toy 100. In addition, the arrows of x, y, and z respectively indicate the upward, leftward, and forward orientations in the model toy. The same applies to other drawings.

[0025] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arm parts 103a and 103b, a waist 104, leg parts 105a and 105b, and wing parts 106 that constitute the main body part. In the present embodiment, as an example of the model toy, a humanoid robot is taken as an example for description, but the intention of the present invention is not limited. The present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and equipment. In addition, the model toy 100 of the present embodiment can be deformed from the robot form (the first form) into Figure 1 the intermediate form shown in (b) as the second form, and further deformed into Figure 1 the flight form shown in (c) as the third form.

[0026] The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. In the chest 102, the right arm part 103a and the left arm part 103b are also connected by a connecting member at the side part, and the waist 104 is connected at the lower part. The right leg part 105a and the left leg part 105b are connected to the waist 104. Moreover, on the back of the chest 102 and the waist 104, wing parts 106 that become wings when deformed into the intermediate form (the second form) and the flight form (the third form) are connected.

[0027] As shown in Figure 1 (b), the model toy 100 of the present embodiment can be deformed into the intermediate form (the second form) by pressing the head 101 downward from the robot form (the first form), and on the other hand, pushing up the accessories near the waist 104 upward to rotate the arm parts 103, leg parts 105, etc. In this second form, as shown in Figure 1 (b), the wing parts 106 located on the back in the robot form are located at the upper part, and the chest 102 and the waist 104 are arranged to be accommodated in the lower part of the wing parts 106.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1 (c), the model toy 100 can be deformed into the flight form (the third form) by further folding the arm parts 103 and the leg parts 105 so as to be accommodated in the wing parts 106 from the second form.

[0029] Thus, for the model toy 100 according to the present embodiment, in order to transform from the robot form via the intermediate form into the flight form, a movable mechanism for making each accessory movable is required. Correspondingly, compared with a model toy without a deformation mechanism, more accessories are needed. In order to manufacture more accessories, corresponding molds are required. Since the required molds increase, the cost increases and the productivity decreases. Thus, in the model toy 100 of the present embodiment, for example, in a part of the accessories constituting the right arm part 103a and the left arm part 103b, the accessories formed using the same mold are used for the mechanisms on both the left and right sides. In this way, by constructing the model toy 100 with accessories sharing molds, the forming of the accessories can be easily performed.

[0030] <Structure of the Arm Part>

[0031] Next, with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the structure of the arm part of the model toy 100 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 2 (a) of Figure 1 is the same as (a) of Figure 2 and shows the first form of the model toy 100. (b) of

[0032] shows the exploded structure of the left arm part 103b. Here, the structure of the left arm part 103b will be described. However, since the structure of the right arm part 103a is the same as that of the left arm part 103b, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0033] The left arm part 103b is configured to include accessories 201 to 206. Each accessory is configured to include one or more components. The accessory 201 constitutes the shoulder joint of the model toy 100, is connected to the chest 102 in a rotatable manner, and is connected to the accessory 202 constituting the upper arm part. Moreover, the accessory 202 is connected to the accessory 203 constituting the elbow joint at the lower part. The accessory 203 has a rotation mechanism at the center and can rotate the upper arm part and the forearm part relative to each other.

[0034] Figure 3The exploded structure of the fitting 204 of the forearm part is shown. The forearm part is configured to include fittings 301 to 305. Moreover, as described above, the fitting 206 that forms the tail fin is connected to the fitting 204 to form the forearm part. The fitting 302 becomes the base fitting of the forearm part. The fitting 304 is inserted into the fitting 302 in a rotatable manner, and the fitting 302 is clamped by the fittings 301 and 303 that are exterior fittings. Furthermore, with respect to these fitting groups, the fitting 305 connected to the fitting 205 that forms the hand is embedded. In addition, the fitting 206 that forms the tail fin is connected to the rotatable fitting 304.

[0035] <Structure of Each Fitting>

[0036] Next, with reference to Figure 4 , the structure of each fitting that forms a part of the forearm part of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 4 The (a) of shows the exploded structure of a part of the forearm part, Figure 4 and the (b) of shows the assembled structure.

[0037] As Figure 4 shown in the (a) of , the fitting 302 that serves as the base of the forearm part includes a rotation shaft 401, an insertion hole 402, and connection parts 403 and 404. The rotation shaft 401 serves as the shaft for the fitting 304 to rotate. The insertion hole 402 is an opening for inserting the fitting 304. The insertion hole 402 is formed as a through hole so as to be able to accommodate the fitting 304 from both side surfaces of the fitting 302. In the (a) of Figure 4 showing an example of the forearm part of the left arm part 103b, as shown by the dotted arrow, the fitting 304 is inserted into the insertion hole 402 from the first direction. On the other hand, when forming the right arm part 103a (not shown), the fitting 304 is inserted into the insertion hole 402 from the second direction opposite to the first direction. Thus, the same fittings can be used to form the mechanisms (both arms) on the left and right. The detailed content will be described Figure 5 subsequently. In addition, the fitting 303 is connected to the connection part 403, and the fitting 305 shown in Figure 3 is connected to the connection part 404.

[0038] The fitting 304 as a rotating fitting includes a gripping portion 421 and a connecting portion 422. The gripping portion 421 is the part inserted into the insertion hole 402 and is formed in a shape that rotates along the rotation axis 401. Specifically, the gripping portion 421 is formed in an arcuate shape. This arcuate shape is the shape of the lower half of the letter C. In addition, in the present embodiment, the shape of the lower half of the letter C is taken as an example for illustration, but it may also be formed in the shape of the upper half of the letter C according to the part where the present invention is applied. Thus, by forming the gripping portion 421 in the shape of half of the letter C, a movable mechanism can be realized in a small space, and the enlargement of this part can be prevented. The connecting portion 422 connects the fitting 206 that constitutes the tail fin. Therefore, the fitting 206 can rotate along with the rotation movement of the fitting 304.

[0039] The fitting 303 is formed as an exterior fitting on the back side of the forearm portion. A rotation groove 411 and a connecting portion 412 are formed in the fitting 303. As shown by the arrow of the single dotted line, the fitting 303 is connected to the fitting 302 into which the fitting 304 is inserted in such a manner as to clamp the fitting 304 from the lower side direction in the figure. At this time, the connecting portion 412 is connected to the connecting portion 403 of the fitting 302 in a fitting manner. Thereby, the fitting 304 can be prevented from falling off the fitting 302. As described above, the gripping portion 421 of the fitting 304 inserted into the fitting 302 is not formed in the shape of the letter C, but is formed in the shape of the upper half of the letter C or the shape of the lower half of the letter C. Therefore, the enlargement of the model toy can be prevented, but correspondingly, the gripping force with respect to the fitting 302 is weakened. Then, according to the present embodiment, there is an effect of supplementing the reduced gripping force by using the fitting 303 that constitutes the exterior fitting to clamp the fitting 304. Thus, the enlargement of the fitting is not caused, and the rotation mechanism can be preferably realized.

[0040] The rotation groove 411 is a groove for exposing the connecting portion 422 of the fitting 304 to the outside of the fitting 303, and is formed along the rotation range of the fitting 304. Thus, the fitting 206 that constitutes the tail fin is connected to the outside of the fitting 303 with respect to the connecting portion 422. Figure 4 (b) of shows the situation where the fittings 302 to 304 are assembled. As Figure 4 shown by the arrow direction in (b) of, after the fittings 302 to 304 are assembled, the fitting 304 can rotate along the rotation groove 411 formed in the fitting 303. The connecting portion 422 is exposed to the outside of the fitting 303, and the fitting 206 that constitutes the tail fin can be connected thereto.

[0041] In addition, the fitting 302 of the left arm part 103b corresponds to the first fitting, the fitting 304 corresponds to the second fitting, and the fitting 303 corresponds to the third fitting. Further, the fittings (not shown) of the right arm part 103a corresponding to the fittings 302, 304, and 303 respectively correspond to the fourth fitting, the fifth fitting, and the sixth fitting.

[0042] <Structure of the left and right mechanisms>

[0043] Next, with reference to Figure 5 , the structure of the left and right mechanisms (forearm parts) of the model toy 100 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 5 (a) of shows a part of the left and right forearm parts. Figure 5 (b) of shows Figure 5 the exploded view of (a) of . Figure 5 (c) of shows the left and right fittings 303.

[0044] As shown in Figure 5 (a) of , in the left and right forearm parts, the respective fittings 304a, 304b as rotating fittings are connected to the outside. This is to mount the fittings 206a, 206b constituting the tail fins at the respective connection parts 422a, 422b.

[0045] In Figure 5 (b) of shows the assembly structure in which the fittings 302 to 304 are assembled into Figure 5 (a) of . The fittings 302a, 302b for the respective forearm parts as the left and right mechanisms have the same shape. Further, the fittings 304a, 304b also have the same shape in the same left and right mechanisms. However, in the forearm part of the right arm part 103a, the fitting 304a is inserted into the fitting 302a from the right side direction (the first direction) in the drawing. On the other hand, in the forearm part of the left arm part 103b, the fitting 304b is inserted into the fitting 302b from the left side direction (the second direction opposite to the first direction) in the drawing. Thus, according to the present embodiment, fittings having the same shape are used for the left and right mechanisms. Thereby, the molds for forming the fittings can be shared.

[0046] Moreover, in the left and right forearm parts, the fittings 303a, 303b are respectively connected to the fitting groups formed by combining the fittings 302, 304 in such a manner as to sandwich the fittings 304a, 304b from below in the drawing. Here, as Figure 5As shown in (c), the fittings 303a and 303b are different from the fittings 302 and 304. They are not fittings with the same shape on the left and right, but are formed in a left-right symmetric shape. Thus, a rotation space for the fittings 304a and 304b that are inserted into the fittings 302a and 302b from opposite directions can be formed on their respective sides. In addition, the reason for forming the fittings 303a and 303b in a left-right symmetric shape is that the rotation grooves 411a and 411b are formed on opposite side surfaces, and on the other hand, such grooves are not formed on the side surfaces of each of the fittings 303a and 303b that are opposite to the rotation grooves 411a and 411b.

[0047] In this way, according to the present embodiment, when constructing the left and right mechanisms, the fittings having a left-right symmetric shape can be minimized, and among the other fittings, the fittings are formed to have the same shape in the left and right mechanisms. Thus, the model toy 100 can be manufactured efficiently. In addition, here, a part of the fittings is described as having a left-right symmetric shape, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, the fittings may also have a symmetric shape in the up and down direction.

[0048] <Rotation movement of fitting 304>

[0049] Next, with reference to Figure 6 , the rotation movement of the fitting 304 of the arm portion 103 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 6 (a) shows a cross-sectional view of the right arm portion 103a when cut along A - A' in (a) of Figure 5 . Figure 6 (b) shows a cross-sectional view of the left arm portion 103b when cut along B - B' in (a) of Figure 5 .

[0050] As shown in (a) of Figure 6 , the fitting 304a can rotate in the arrow direction around the rotation axis 401a of the fitting 302a and rotate to the position of the fitting 304a shown by the dashed line. For the rotation range, the rotation range and rotation direction are restricted by the rotation groove 411a formed in the fitting 303a. On the other hand, as shown in (b) of Figure 6 , the fitting 304b can rotate in the arrow direction around the rotation axis 401b of the fitting 302b and rotate to the position of the fitting 304b shown by the dashed line. Since the fittings 206a and 206b constituting the tail fins are connected to each of the fittings 304a and 304b, the connected fittings 206a and 206b also rotate in the same manner along with the above rotation movement.

[0051] As described above, the model toy of the present embodiment includes a first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting while holding the second fitting. The second fitting has a holding portion having a shape of the upper half of the letter C or a shape of the lower half of the letter C. Thus, according to the present embodiment, a novel structure of a movable mechanism can be provided in the model toy. In addition, the model toy of the present embodiment further includes a second part having a fourth fitting having the same shape as the first fitting, a fifth fitting having the same shape as the second fitting, and a sixth fitting having a shape symmetric to the third fitting. The sixth fitting is connected to the fourth fitting while holding the fifth fitting rotatably connected to the fourth fitting. In this way, according to the present embodiment, a novel structure that can apply the same fitting to different parts can be provided in the model toy. Therefore, the fittings for the left and right mechanisms can be formed using a common mold, and the forming cost and forming load can be reduced.

[0052] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications 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 a human, an animal, a robot, an insect, a dinosaur, etc.

[0053] <Summary of the Embodiment>

[0054] The above-described embodiment discloses at least the following model toy and structure. (1)

[0056] A model toy, characterized in that

[0057] the model toy includes a first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting while holding the second fitting,

[0058] the second fitting has a holding portion having a shape of the upper half of the letter C or a shape of the lower half of the letter C. (2)

[0060] The model toy according to (1), characterized in that

[0061] the model toy further includes a second part including a fourth fitting having the same shape as the first fitting, a fifth fitting having the same shape as the second fitting, and a sixth fitting having a shape symmetric to the third fitting. The fifth fitting is rotatably connected to the fourth fitting, and the sixth fitting is connected to the fourth fitting while holding the fifth fitting. (3)

[0063] The model toy according to (2), characterized in that

[0064] The second fitting is inserted into the first fitting from the first direction,

[0065] The fifth fitting is inserted into the fourth fitting from the second direction opposite to the first direction. (4)

[0067] The model toy according to (2) or (3), characterized in that

[0068] Other fittings are connected to the second fitting and the fifth fitting. (5)

[0070] The model toy according to any one of (2) to (4), characterized in that

[0071] The third fitting and the sixth fitting are in a bilaterally symmetric shape. (6)

[0073] The model toy according to any one of (2) to (5), characterized in that

[0074] The third fitting restricts the rotation range of the second fitting, and the sixth fitting restricts the rotation range of the fifth fitting. (7)

[0076] The model toy according to (4), characterized in that

[0077] The first part is the right arm part of the model toy,

[0078] The second part is the left arm part of the model toy. (8)

[0080] The model toy according to (7), characterized in that

[0081] The other fitting is a wing connected to the arm of the model toy,

[0082] The other fitting rotates respectively along with the rotation of the second fitting and the fifth fitting in multiple forms of the model toy. (9)

[0084] The model toy according to any one of (2) to (8), characterized in that

[0085] The molds for forming the first fitting and the fourth fitting are shared,

[0086] The molds for forming the second fitting and the fifth fitting are shared. (10)

[0088] A structure, which is a structure of a model toy, is characterized in that

[0089] The structure includes a first part, the first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting while clamping the second fitting.

[0090] The second fitting has a holding portion, and the holding portion has the shape of the upper half of the letter C or the shape of the lower half of the letter C.

Claims

1. A model toy, characterized in that, the model toy includes a first part, the first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting while clamping the second fitting, the second fitting has a holding portion, and the holding portion has the shape of the upper half of the letter C or the shape of the lower half of the letter C.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, the model toy further includes a second part, the second part including a fourth fitting having the same shape as the first fitting, a fifth fitting having the same shape as the second fitting, and a sixth fitting having a symmetrical shape to the third fitting, the fifth fitting being rotatably connected to the fourth fitting, and the sixth fitting being connected to the fourth fitting while clamping the fifth fitting.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, the second fitting is inserted into the first fitting from a first direction, the fifth fitting is inserted into the fourth fitting from a second direction opposite to the first direction.

4. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, other fittings are connected to the second fitting and the fifth fitting.

5. The model toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, the third fitting and the sixth fitting have a left-right symmetrical shape.

6. The model toy according to claim 5, characterized in that, the third fitting restricts the rotation range of the second fitting, and the sixth fitting restricts the rotation range of the fifth fitting.

7. The model toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, the first part is the right arm part of the model toy, the second part is the left arm part of the model toy.

8. The model toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, the other fittings are wings connected to the arm part of the model toy, the other fittings rotate respectively with the rotation of the second fitting and the fifth fitting in multiple forms of the model toy.

9. The model toy according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that, the molds for forming the first fitting and the fourth fitting are shared, the molds for forming the second fitting and the fifth fitting are shared.

10. A structure, which is the structure of a model toy, characterized in that, the structure includes a first part, the first part having a first fitting, a second fitting rotatably connected to the first fitting, and a third fitting connected to the first fitting while clamping the second fitting, the second fitting has a holding portion, and the holding portion has the shape of the upper half of the letter C or the shape of the lower half of the letter C.

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