Toy

Abstract

The invention relates to a toy, and provides a toy with high interestingness. A toy (1) is provided with: a main body (10); and a housing part (20) capable of housing the main body part (10), the main body part (10) including an operation part (11), the operation part (11) being configured to be operable in a first form (1F) in which the main body part (10) is housed in the housing part (20) and a second form (2F) in which the main body part (10) is not housed in the housing part (20). A main body (10) having an operation unit (11) is configured so as to be able to be operated in either a first state (1F) housed in a housing unit (20) or a second state (2F) not housed in the housing unit (20), and therefore, the range of playing methods by the operation of the operation unit (11) can be expanded. The main body (10) is configured so as to be able to be operated in either a first state (1F) housed in the housing unit (20) or a second state (2F) not housed in the housing unit (20).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the past, as a toy that generates sound, for example, the following structure is disclosed in Patent Document 1: it includes a shell portion and a sound module portion, the shell portion has: a hollow shell portion main body with flexibility and shape recovery; and a storage portion for storing the sound module portion, the sound module portion has: an air pressure sensor for detecting changes in the internal pressure of the shell portion main body accompanying deformation of the shell portion main body; a processing unit for converting and processing the detection value of the air pressure sensor into sound information; and an output portion for outputting the sound information.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2024-16789 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] Patent Document 1 describes a toy structure that utilizes changes in air pressure by deforming a housing body, but this toy is not portable and has a problem in terms of fun.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a toy with high interest.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] A toy according to one technical solution of the present invention is a toy comprising: a main body; and a storage portion capable of storing the main body, the main body including an operating portion, the operating portion being configured to be operable in a first form in which the main body is stored in the storage portion and a second form in which the main body is not stored in the storage portion.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, a toy with high interest can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a side view showing a first form of a toy according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It will Figure 1 A perspective view of the storage portion shown in the open state.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the toy viewed from the side.

[0016] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a usable state of the toy.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the state where the main body is stored in the storage portion, as seen from the front side of the toy.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the storage portion as viewed from the bottom surface on the back side.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the main body of the second embodiment as viewed from the front.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the main body as viewed from the rear.

[0021] Figure 9 It is a side view of the main body.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 1. Toy; 1F, first form; 2F, second form; 10. Main body; 10h, multiple holes; 10sf, surface of one face; 10sr, surface of the other face; 11. Operating portion; 11s, surface of the operating portion; 12. Sound output portion; 13, 23, holding portion; 20, storage portion; 21, first storage member; 21h, first opening; 22, second storage member; 22h, second opening; 30, attachment portion; 40, locking portion; 60, loading portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Hereinafter, a toy 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a side view of the first form 1F of the toy 1.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the toy 1 of the first form 1F includes a housing portion 20 capable of housing the main body 10 and having an outer surface 20s formed as a substantially curved surface; and the main body 10 housed in the housing portion 20 and having a substantially elliptical shape in a side view.

[0027] The main body 10 has a power supply and a control system built into it so as to generate sound. The operation unit 11 for operating the sound generation is provided on the surface 10sf of one face of the main body 10 (see FIG. Figure 7 The operation portion 11 is in the second form 2F (see FIG. 2F ) in which the main body 10 is not accommodated in the accommodating portion 20. Figure 7 ), that is, it can of course be operated when it is taken out from the storage unit 20.

[0028] In addition, the operation portion 11 is in the first form 1F (see FIG. 1F ) in which the main body 10 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 20. Figure 5 This is because the housing portion 20 is formed with a first opening 21h having a size substantially corresponding to the operating portion 11, and a finger can be inserted from the outside of the housing portion 20 through the first opening 21h to press the operating portion 11.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of a state where the storage portion 20 is opened.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the storage section 20 is a structure in which a first storage member 21 on the front side and a second storage member 22 on the rear side are connected and combined. The first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 are structured so that they can be attached and detached by engaging a pair of combined locking pieces 28a provided on the first storage member 21 side with a similar pair of combined locking protrusions 28b on the second storage member 22 side. Furthermore, the main body 10 is accommodated in the first space S1 formed by the first storage member 21, and a bag-shaped accessory portion 30 made of resin is provided in the second space S2 formed by the second storage member 22. Furthermore, the accessory portion 30 contains a locking portion 40 such as a ball chain, an operating manual 41, and other accessories.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the toy 1 as viewed from the side.

[0032] In the assembled storage portion 20, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, rib-shaped retaining portions 13 and 23 are provided in a front-to-back manner within the housing. For example, the top edge 23e of the rib-shaped retaining portion 23 on the second storage member 22 side faces the top edge 13e of the rib-shaped retaining portion 13 on the first storage member 21 side at a predetermined distance, and the main body 10 is sandwiched between the two top edges 13e and 23e and is firmly held in a fixed position and cannot move.

[0033] Furthermore, a main body through hole 19 is provided on the upper end side of the main body 10 , and the main body through hole 19 is fixed so as to communicate with the first through hole 29 f of the first storage member 21 and the second through hole 29 r of the second storage member 22 .

[0034] Here, the storage portion 20 is formed of, for example, synthetic resin as a raw material and has appropriate rigidity. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it is a rollable structure that is roughly spherical and easy to roll. According to such a structure, as its sales method, it is possible to adopt a sales method in which the storage unit 20 is used as a storage shell and can be supplied from an article supply device.

[0035] The article supply device includes: a box-shaped storage portion that can store a plurality of toys 1 in a random arrangement; a supply portion that randomly selects and supplies toys 1 one by one from the storage portion; a locking portion that locks the supply portion; an operating portion that unlocks the locking portion and rotates the supply portion upon payment of a price; and a passage portion that allows the toys 1 to roll from the storage portion to the supply port. Because the toys 1 are shaped to roll in this manner, they are prevented from being damaged by rolling or falling in the article supply device and are supplied to the user's hand.

[0036] Figure 4 It is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a usable state of the toy 1.

[0037] The locking portion 40 can be taken out by opening the bag-shaped attachment portion 30 placed in the storage portion 20. In addition, the locking portion 40 can be passed through the main body through hole 19 provided on the upper end side of the main body 10 to use the main body 10 alone (see Figure 7 ). On the other hand, Figure 4 As shown, it is also possible to use the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 together. In this case, for example, after the main body 10 is clamped again by the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22, in this state, the locking portion 40 is moved from the first through hole 29f to the second through hole 29r (refer to Figure 3 ) through. Thus, as Figure 4 As shown, the main body 10 , the first storage member 21 , and the second storage member 22 are connected by being penetrated by the locking portion 40 .

[0038] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing a state where the main body 10 is stored in the storage portion 20 as viewed from the front side of the toy.

[0039] In the first form 1F in which the main body 10 is stored in the storage portion 20, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the operating portion 11 is configured to be visible from the first opening 21h. The first opening 21h is configured to be substantially circular, similar to the circular shape of the operating portion 11, and is, for example, sized to accommodate the insertion of a fingertip 90. Furthermore, as described above, the operating portion 11 is depicted with a pattern, such as a specific character C, and its entirety can be viewed from the first opening 21h. The outer surface 20s of the storage portion 20 may be undecorated, but a design associated with the character C can also be implemented, such as around the first opening 21h or at an appropriate location on the outer surface 20s.

[0040] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the storage portion 20 as viewed from the bottom surface direction on the back side.

[0041] like Figure 6As shown above, a plurality of smaller second openings 22h are formed in the second storage member 22 constituting the back side of the storage portion 20. The second openings 22h are provided opposite to the plurality of holes 10h of the main body 10 (see FIG. Figure 3 ) position. Thus, the sound of the sound output unit 12 is easily transmitted to the outside of the storage unit 20. In addition, in the second storage member 22, a flat surface portion 24 is provided at the bottom surface of the storage unit 20. The flat surface portion 24 can be placed on the loading portion 60 (see Figure 5 ) is displayed in a stable state.

[0042] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the main body 10 of the second embodiment 2F as viewed from the front side.

[0043] The main body 10 is as follows when viewed from the front: Figure 7 The shape shown is also called an egg shape, and becomes an ellipse when viewed from the side (refer to Figure 9 ). The main body 10 can be taken out from the storage portion 20 and used. For example, in the locking portion 40, Figure 4 When the storage unit 20 and the main body 10 are connected as shown, the storage unit 20 is removed. In this way, as the second embodiment 2F in which the locking unit 40 is attached only to the main body 10, the main body 10 can be operated alone.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, the main body 10 has an inwardly retractable operating portion 11 on its surface 10sf. Operating portion 11 incorporates an elastically structured switch, such as a rubber switch, so that it can be repeatedly turned on and off by pressing. Furthermore, character C on surface 11s of operating portion 11 functions as a marker for operating portion 11. Specifically, surface 11s of operating portion 11 is flush with its surrounding surfaces, but the inclusion of character C makes it easily distinguishable from the surrounding surfaces.

[0045] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the main body 10 as viewed from the rear side. Figure 9 It is a side view of the main body 10.

[0046] like Figure 8 As shown, a cover member 10d is provided on the upper side of the surface 10sr of the other face portion. The cover member 10d closes a space for, for example, placing a battery, and has a plurality of holes 10h formed at a position lower than the middle portion to communicate with the interior. Figure 9As shown, a sound output unit 12, such as a speaker, is disposed inside the main body 10 so as to output sound toward the rear of the main body. Therefore, the sound output unit 12 is configured so that, in either the first form 1F or the second form 2F, sound output can be started and stopped by pressing the operation unit 11.

[0047] As described above, the toy 1 of this embodiment is constructed such that the main body 10 having the operating portion 11 can be operated regardless of whether it is in the first form 1F stored in the storage portion 20 or the second form 2F not stored in the storage portion 20, thereby expanding the range of play based on the operation of the operating portion 11.

[0048] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, particularly in a configuration in which sound can be output from the sound output portion 12 using the operation portion 11 , the sound output can be enjoyed in either the first mode 1F or the second mode 2F.

[0049] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the operating portion 11 can be seen from the outside even when stored in the storage portion 20. Therefore, not only can the operating portion 11 be operated, but the pattern and design formed on the operating portion 11 can also be enjoyed even in the first form 1F.

[0050] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10 has a substantially flat surface structure with the operating portion 11 provided on its surface 10sf. This allows the surface, including the operating portion 11, to be easily drawn with a pattern. Meanwhile, the back surface (other side) 10sr can be formed with a plurality of holes 10h, for example, to be suitable for sound output.

[0051] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the storage portion 20 is composed of a combination of a first storage member 21 and a second storage member 22, making it easy to store and remove the main body 10. Furthermore, by providing retaining portions 13 and 23 within the storage portion 20 to hold the main body 10, the main body 10 can be securely locked within the storage portion 20 to prevent movement. As a result, the operating portion 11 of the stored main body 10 can be operated from the outside through the first opening 21h.

[0052] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first opening 21h is configured to have a size that roughly corresponds to the size of the operating portion 11, allowing the operating portion 11 to be operated with a finger. In contrast, the second opening 22h is configured as a plurality of smaller openings corresponding to the plurality of holes 10h. This allows sound to be effectively transmitted to the outside while preventing visibility into the interior.

[0053] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10, the first storage member 21, and the second storage member 22 are secured by a cord-like securing portion 40 extending therethrough. Therefore, the main body 10, the first storage member 21, and the second storage member 22 can be kept connected regardless of whether the toy is in the first configuration 1F or the second configuration 2F. This prevents the storage member 20 from being lost even when the main body 10 is removed from the storage member 20.

[0054] In the toy 1 of the present embodiment, the storage portion 20 is configured to be rollable in the first form 1F, and thus can be supplied by the article supply device.

[0055] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the storage portion 20 is constructed in a manner that can distinguish between the first space S1 for accommodating the main body 10 and the second space S2 for accommodating the accessory 30. Therefore, the first space S1 can be set as a space that matches the shape of the main body 10 and can reliably hold the main body 10.

[0056] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the flat surface portion 24 is provided on the bottom portion of the storage portion 20 , so that the toy 1 can be stably placed on the placement portion 60 , and the storage portion 20 can be displayed with the main body 10 stored therein.

[0057] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 are configured to be completely separable, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the storage portion 20 may be configured to open and close via a hinge.

[0058] As described above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification. (1)

[0060] A toy, wherein

[0061] The toy comprises: a main body; and

[0062] a storage portion capable of storing the main body portion;

[0063] The main body includes an operating part.

[0064] The operation portion is configured to be operable in a first state in which the main body portion is accommodated in the accommodation portion and a second state in which the main body portion is not accommodated in the accommodation portion. (2)

[0066] The toy according to (1), wherein

[0067] The operation portion is configured to be visually recognizable in the first form and the second form. (3)

[0069] The toy according to (1) or (2), wherein

[0070] The main body includes a sound output unit.

[0071] In the first and second aspects, the sound output unit is configured to be able to output sound in response to an operation of the operating unit. (4)

[0073] The toy according to (3), wherein

[0074] The operating portion is formed on a surface portion of the main body in a pressable manner. (5)

[0076] The toy according to (4), wherein

[0077] The sound output unit is provided near the other surface of the main body.

[0078] A plurality of holes are formed in the other surface portion so as to correspond to the sound output portion. (6)

[0080] The toy according to (4) or (5), wherein

[0081] The surface of the operating portion and the surface of the one surface portion are flush with each other. (7)

[0083] The toy according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein

[0084] The storage portion includes a first storage member and a second storage member.

[0085] The first storage member and the second storage member are configured to be connectable. (8)

[0087] The toy according to (7), wherein

[0088] The storage portion includes a holding portion therein.

[0089] In the first embodiment, the holding portion is configured to hold the main body portion at a fixed position. (9)

[0091] The toy according to (8), wherein

[0092] The main body is configured to be holdable by the holding portion in a connected state of the first storage member and the second storage member. (10)

[0094] The toy according to any one of (7) to (9), wherein

[0095] A first opening is formed in the first storage member, and a second opening is formed in the second storage member. (11)

[0097] The toy according to (10), wherein

[0098] The first opening is formed in one piece, and the second opening is formed in a plurality of pieces. (12)

[0100] The toy according to (10) or (11), wherein

[0101] The first opening is configured to have a size larger than a size of the second opening. (13)

[0103] The toy according to any one of (10) to (12), wherein

[0104] The operating portion is configured so that, in the first embodiment, it can be operated through the first opening. (14)

[0106] The toy according to any one of (7) to (13), wherein

[0107] The toy includes a locking portion as an attachment portion of the main body.

[0108] The locking portion is configured to lock the main body, the first storage member, and the second storage member. (15)

[0110] The toy according to (14), wherein

[0111] The locking portion is configured to lock the main body, the first storage member, and the second storage member in the first and second modes. (16)

[0113] The toy according to any one of (1) to (15), wherein

[0114] The storage portion is configured to be rollable in the first form. (17)

[0116] The toy according to any one of (1) to (16), wherein

[0117] The storage portion includes a first space capable of storing the main body portion and a second space capable of storing the attachment portion of the main body portion. (18)

[0119] The toy according to any one of (1) to (17), wherein

[0120] The main body is configured so as not to be able to swing in the first form. (19)

[0122] The toy according to any one of (1) to (18), wherein

[0123] The storage portion is configured to be able to display the main body portion in the first form. (20)

[0125] The toy according to any one of (1) to (19), wherein

[0126] The housing portion is formed with a flat surface portion that can be placed on the placement portion in the first embodiment.

Claims

1. A toy, wherein The toy comprises: a main body; and a storage portion capable of storing the main body portion, The main body includes an operating part, The operation portion is configured to be operable in a first state in which the main body portion is accommodated in the accommodation portion and a second state in which the main body portion is not accommodated in the accommodation portion.

2. The toy according to claim 1, wherein The operation portion is configured to be visually recognizable in the first state and the second state.

3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein: The main body includes a sound output portion, In the first aspect and the second aspect, the sound output unit is configured to be able to output sound in response to an operation of the operation unit.

4. The toy according to claim 3, wherein: The operating portion is formed on a surface portion of the main body in a pressable manner.

5. The toy according to claim 4, wherein: The sound output unit is provided near the other face portion of the main body. A plurality of holes are formed in the other surface portion so as to correspond to the sound output portion.

6. The toy according to claim 5, wherein: The surface of the operating portion and the surface of the one surface portion are flush with each other.

7. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The storage portion includes a first storage member and a second storage member, The first storage member and the second storage member are configured to be connectable.

8. The toy according to claim 7, wherein: The storage portion includes a holding portion therein, The holding portion is configured to hold the main body portion at a fixed position in the first embodiment.

9. The toy according to claim 8, wherein The main body is configured to be holdable by the holding portion in a connected state between the first storage member and the second storage member.

10. The toy according to claim 7, wherein: A first opening is formed in the first storage member, and a second opening is formed in the second storage member.

11. The toy according to claim 10, wherein: One first opening is formed, and a plurality of second openings are formed.

12. The toy according to claim 10, wherein: The first opening is configured to have a size larger than a size of the second opening.

13. The toy according to claim 10, wherein: The operating portion is configured to be operable through the first opening in the first embodiment.

14. The toy according to claim 7, wherein: The toy includes a locking portion as an attachment portion of the main body. The locking portion is configured to lock the main body, the first storage member, and the second storage member.

15. The toy according to claim 14, wherein The locking portion is configured to lock the main body, the first storage member, and the second storage member in the first and second modes.

16. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The storage portion is configured to be rollable in the first state.

17. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The storage portion includes a first space capable of storing the main body portion and a second space capable of storing the attachment portion of the main body portion.

18. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The main body is configured so as to be unable to swing in the first state.

19. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The storage portion is configured to be able to display the main body portion in the first form.

20. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The accommodating portion is formed with a flat surface portion that can be placed on the placement portion in the first embodiment.

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