Ornamental toy

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an ornamental toy which has good handling properties and high interestingness. This ornamental toy (1) is provided with a display unit (10) and a support unit (20) capable of supporting the display unit (10). The support unit (20) is configured so as to be capable of supporting the display unit (10) in a curved state. Since the support part (20) is bent, the display part (10) can be supported in a manner that the center part of the support part (20) is separated from the display part (10), so that the display part (10) and the support part (20) can be positioned front and back, and the display part (10) can be decorated through the front surface (20f) of the support part (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an ornamental toy. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, as a toy for viewing, Patent Document 1 described an assemblable scene display and assembly kit. Patent Document 1 disclosed the following structure: "The assemblable scene display and assembly kit comprises: a rectangular frame including a pair of left and right side panels, a top panel connected between the upper ends of the left and right side panels, and a bottom panel connected between the lower ends of the left and right side panels; a base, placed on the bottom panel, primarily made of expanded polystyrene; a scene reproduction object fixed to the base; and a background photograph sheet fixed to the back side of the frame. Through holes are provided at the upper and lower ends of each of the left and right side panels, and bottom holes are provided at positions corresponding to the through holes on the left and right end faces of the top and bottom panels. Bamboo skewers are pressed into the corresponding through holes and bottom holes to assemble the frame into a rectangular shape."

[0003] [Background Technical Documents]

[0004] [Patent Literature]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3232643 Summary of the Invention

[0006] [The problem the invention aims to solve]

[0007] In Patent Document 1, the assembled scene display is cumbersome to assemble due to its three-dimensional structure and numerous parts. Furthermore, the variety and quantity of parts necessitate packaging them in multiple plastic bags, leading to issues with their handling and portability. Moreover, the assembled scene display shown in Patent Document 1 cannot be moved and played with as easily.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ornamental toy that is easy to handle and highly entertaining.

[0009] [Technical means to solve the problem]

[0010] One aspect of the present invention is an ornamental toy that includes a display section and a support section capable of supporting the display section, wherein the support section is configured to support the display section in a bent state.

[0011] [The effects of the invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, a decorative toy that is easy to handle and highly entertaining can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one aspect of the ornamental toy of the present invention before assembly.

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The top view of the front of the display section of the ornamental toy shown.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the front of the support portion of the ornamental toy shown.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a top view of the rear of the support section.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view showing the structure of the back of the support.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing an example of a display part and support part overlapping before assembly of an ornamental toy.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional diagram illustrating an example of the initial stage of assembling a decorative toy.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view illustrating an example of the final stage of assembling a decorative toy.

[0021] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the assembled ornamental toy.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a perspective drawing illustrating another method of viewing an ornamental toy. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the form of an ornamental toy representing one aspect of the present invention will be described.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the ornamental toy 1 before assembly.

[0025] Ornamental toys 1 Figure 1 As shown, the toy includes a flat display section 10 and a flat support section 20. Thus, the display section 10 and the support section 20 are configured to form a flat shape when not assembled. The display section 10 is made of plastic and is the main part of the ornamental toy 1, from which the image of a character C is visible. The support section 20, as described later, is configured to support the display section 10 and is made of, for example, paper.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of the front of the display section 10 of the ornamental toy 1.

[0027] The display section 10 is roughly rectangular in shape, having a first end portion 11 at the left end, a second end portion 12 at the right end, a fifth end portion 15 at the top end, and a sixth end portion 16 at the bottom end. Furthermore, the display section 10 is constructed of light-transmitting components, and a character pattern C is formed on the back side of the display section. Therefore, the character pattern C is not only richly colored but also has a glossy image when viewed from the front side. Additionally, for example, relatively wide light-transmitting areas 10tr are provided on the left and right sides of the character's head.

[0028] The display portion 10 has protrusions 18 on the first end portion 11, on the fifth end portion 15 and the sixth end portion 16 above and below it, and on the second end portion 12, protrusions 18 of the same shape are provided vertically and horizontally at positions symmetrical to the first end portion 11. Furthermore, the front end 18t of each protrusion 18 is appropriately configured as a curved surface. Additionally, a bendable bending line portion 18b is provided parallel to the first end portion 11 and the second end portion 12 at the protruding base end of each protrusion 18.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a top view of the front of the support part 20 of the ornamental toy 1.

[0030] The support portion 20 is configured in a square shape, comprising a third end portion 23 at the left end and a fourth end portion 24 at the right end, a seventh end portion 27 at the top end and an eighth end portion 28 at the bottom end. The distance between the third end portion 23 and the fourth end portion 24 is greater than the distance between the first end portion 11 and the second end portion 12 of the display portion 10. Furthermore, the distance between the seventh end portion 27 and the eighth end portion 28 is the same as the distance between the fifth end portion 15 and the sixth end portion 16 of the display portion 10.

[0031] The support portion 20 is provided with a locking portion including a slit 20s that can lock the protrusion 18 of the display portion 10. Two slits 20s are formed at the 7th end 27 and the 8th end 28, respectively, as notch-shaped slits parallel to the 3rd end 23 and the 4th end 24. The left-right spacing (L2) of the slits 20s is slightly smaller than the left-right spacing (L1) of the protrusion 18. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the support portion 20 can hold the display portion 10 (see reference) with the protrusion 18 inserted into the slit 20s. Figure 6 ).

[0032] Figure 4 This is a top view of the rear of the support 20.

[0033] The support portion 20, on its front side 20f, depicts a rear pattern D (see reference) located on the rear side of the display portion 10 (rear in the case of assembling the ornamental toy 1). Figure 3 Furthermore, the support portion 20 is located on its back side 20r, as... Figure 4As shown, a rear pattern D is provided along the third end 23 and the fourth end 24. The rear pattern D is a pattern that is continuous with the pattern depicted on the front side 20f. Furthermore, the width of the pattern on the back side 20r is the width from the third end 23 and the fourth end 24 to a position close to the gap 20s.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the back side 20r of the support part 20.

[0035] Before the bending process, the support portion 20 has bending pieces 29 on its left and right ends. That is, by bending the bending pieces 29 towards the back surface 20r as shown in the figure, and attaching them to the back surface 20r, the left and right third ends 23 and fourth ends 24 are formed. The bending width (W) is configured such that the left and right end edges 29e are located inside the gap 20s. Furthermore, in the state before the bending process, a rear pattern D is formed, thereby forming a rear pattern D that is continuous between the front surface 20f and the back surface 20r. By providing the bending pieces 29, the third ends 23 and fourth ends 24 are strengthened. Therefore, the overall rigidity of the support portion 20 is improved.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing an example of the display part 10 and the support part 20 overlapping before the ornamental toy 1 is assembled.

[0037] Before assembly, the display unit 10 and the support unit 20 together form a flat, thin sheet. Therefore, when assembled into a single unit, they can be packaged individually with each sheet overlapping, or, as needed, reassembled into an auxiliary sheet shape and further housed in a container such as a transparent folder. In this case, as... Figure 6 As shown, the support 20 and the display 10 are positioned by inserting the protrusion 18 of the display 10 into the gap 20s of the support 20.

[0038] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing an example of the initial stage of assembling a decorative toy 1.

[0039] When assembling the ornamental toy 1, for example, it is set to the unpacked state. As described above, the unpacked state is such that the front ends 18t of each protrusion 18 of the display section 10 are inserted into each gap 20s. In this state, the operation is performed by pushing the left and right ends (third end 23 and fourth end 24) of the support section 20 inwards with the hand 40 (one hand or both hands). Through this operation, the support section 20 bends and flexes as its front surface 20f moves away from the back of the display section 10. Thus, it is pushed into the gap 20s until the base end of the protrusion 18 is located. That is, it is operated until the first end 11 and the second end 12 are in contact with the front surface 20f of the support section 20.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing an example of the final stage of assembling the ornamental toy 1.

[0041] With the protrusion 18 protruding significantly from the gap 20s toward the back surface 20r, the third end 23 and the fourth end 24 are pulled together and fixed by the fingers of hand 40 (held with one hand). Thus, with the third end 23 parallel to and near the first end 11, and the fourth end 24 parallel to and near the second end 12, the front end 18t of the protrusion 18 is bent backward (upper side in the figure) at the bend line 18b with another hand. As a result, the support 20 is fixed in a state where its central portion 20ce in the left-right direction is most separated from the display portion 10 and bends backward. Thus, the support 20 is such that the front surface 20f of the central area including the central portion 20ce is covered by the display portion 10.

[0042] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional diagram showing the assembled ornamental toy 1.

[0043] When the ornamental toy 1 is in a bent state with the support part 20, such as Figure 9 As shown, the support portion 20 supports the display portion 10 in a manner located at its front side. In the display state, the eighth end 28 of the support portion 20 and the sixth end 16 of the display portion 10 are erected in contact with the mounting portion 60. In the display state, the character pattern C of the display portion 10 is located at the front, and is arranged in a curved state with the front face 20f of the support portion 20 at its rear side. Therefore, a predetermined distance is left at the rear side of the display portion 10, and the rear pattern D is visible as a decorative part of the display portion 10. In this case, a portion of the rear pattern D is visible from the transmission area 10tr of the display portion 10. Furthermore, if the viewing angle of the display portion 10 is moved left or right, the rear pattern D can be seen to move relative to the pattern of the display portion 10.

[0044] Furthermore, in the support portion 20, the portion located in front of the display portion 10 (the portion in front of the gap 20s) has a rear pattern D on both the front side 20f and the back side 20r. According to this configuration, the decoration of the rear pattern D can be seen even when viewed from a slightly forward angle near the side.

[0045] Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing an example of another viewing method for the ornamental toy 1.

[0046] Figure 10 The arrangement shown is a flat placement on the mounting portion 60. That is, the toy 1 is placed with the back surface 20r of the support portion 20 in contact with the mounting portion 60. With the display portion 10 facing upwards, the toy 1 can be tapped with its first end 11 or second end 12. Through this operation, the toy 1 can be rocked left and right due to the bending structure of the support portion 20.

[0047] The ornamental toy 1 can be supplied from the article supply device in a state where the support part 20 does not support the display part 10 in a bent state, that is, in a state where the support part 20 and the display part 10 overlap, and is processed as a flat, plate-shaped product (plate-shaped product). More specifically, for example, Figure 6 As shown, if the display part 10 and the support part 20 overlap, and the flat product is further properly housed in the storage auxiliary component, then it can be supplied from the article supply device that stores multiple of the flat products in a stacked state.

[0048] Here, the item supply device for flat goods will be described.

[0049] The item supply device stacks multiple flat items vertically in a receiving section. A feed roller, positioned to contact the bottommost flat item, rotates to supply the flat items one by one from a supply port at the front of the device. The item supply device can be unlocked by paying for the goods, allowing the operating unit to rotate. Furthermore, by rotating the operating unit, the feed roller is rotated via a drive shaft, gear set, etc., connected to the operating unit. The feed roller is configured such that, by rotating, its outer circumferential surface makes frictional contact with the bottommost flat item, allowing it to be fed out of the device one by one from the supply port.

[0050] As described above, in this type of ornamental toy 1, the support portion 20 is curved, supporting the display portion 10 in a manner that separates its front surface 20f from the display portion 10. This allows the display portion 10 and the support portion 20 to be positioned front to back, so, for example, the display portion 10 can be decorated using the pattern D behind the front surface 20f of the support portion 20. Furthermore, because the display portion 10 is constructed with a light-transmitting component and is positioned in front of the support portion 20, the rear pattern D is visible even through the display portion 10. Therefore, the pattern can be displayed with depth using the rear pattern D of the support portion 20.

[0051] Furthermore, in this type of ornamental toy 1, the support portion 20, made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity, is constructed such that its width is significantly greater than the width of the display portion 10. When its two ends in the width direction are fastened to the two ends of the display portion 10, it can support the display portion 10 by stretching its ends while the support portion 20 is bent. As a result, the display surface of the display portion 10 remains firmly flat. In addition, the assembled ornamental toy 1 can maintain its assembled state due to the elastic force of the support portion 20.

[0052] In this type of ornamental toy 1, the support portion 20, in its unbent, plate-like state, can be treated as a flat item without supporting the equally plate-like display portion 10, and can therefore be supplied by an item supply device. Furthermore, the support portion 20 and the display portion 10 can be treated as a flat item folded together in an overlapping state, providing a product with good handling characteristics.

[0053] Furthermore, in this type of ornamental toy 1, the distance in the left-right direction of the front end 18t of the protrusion 18 of the display part 10 is greater than the distance in the left-right direction of the gap 20s of the support part 20. In the flat display part 10 and support part 20, the protrusion 18 can be inserted into the gap 20s. Thus, the support part 20 and the display part 10 are in a mutually interlocking overlapping state, and can be treated as a single flat component.

[0054] In this type of ornamental toy 1, the heights of the left and right ends of the display part 10 (the heights of the first end 11 and the second end 12) are the same as the heights of the left and right ends of the support part 20 (the heights of the third end 23 and the fourth end 24). When the display part 10 and the support part 20 are combined, a support structure with the same height can be formed, which is a structure that is easy to place and display.

[0055] In this type of ornamental toy 1, since the display part 10 is configured to have protrusions 18 that can be inserted into the gaps 20s formed at the left and right ends of the support part 20, it can be easily assembled by simply inserting the protrusions 18 into the fastening part.

[0056] Furthermore, since the fastening parts (protrusion 18 and gap 20s) of the display part 10 and the support part 20 are each located at the farthest distance from the top and bottom ends in the height direction of the toy, it is possible to assemble the toy 1 as an assembly structure for viewing purposes more securely.

[0057] In this type of ornamental toy 1, since the support part 20 has a bending piece 29 (the support part has a double structure of material) with the third end 23 and the fourth end 24 bent to the back side of the support part 20, the end strength of the third end 23 and the fourth end 24 can be strengthened.

[0058] In this type of ornamental toy 1, since the gap 20s is close to the bending piece 29 and is formed along the bending piece 29, it becomes a component that strengthens the gap 20s itself.

[0059] The present invention has been described above, but it can be appropriately modified within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the described embodiment, the support portion 20 is made of paper, but it is not limited thereto and may also be made of synthetic resin.

[0060] Furthermore, in the described configuration, the gap 20s of the support portion 20 is formed as a notch-shaped gap of the 7th end portion 27 and the 8th end portion 28, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be an elongated through hole formed near the 7th end portion 27 and the 8th end portion 28.

[0061] As stated above, the following matters are described in this specification. (1)

[0063] An ornamental toy, comprising:

[0064] Display unit; and

[0065] The support portion is capable of supporting the display portion; and

[0066] The support portion is configured to support the display portion in a bent state. (2)

[0068] According to the ornamental toy described in (1), wherein

[0069] The support portion is configured to not support the display portion when it is not bent. (3)

[0071] According to (1) or (2), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0072] The support portion includes a central portion.

[0073] The display section is configured to support the central section when it is separated from the display section. (4)

[0075] According to the ornamental toy described in (3), wherein

[0076] The display unit is configured to cover the central portion while being supported by the support unit. (5)

[0078] According to any one of (1) to (4) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0079] The support portion is configured to be larger than the display portion. (6)

[0081] According to any one of (1) to (5) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0082] The support portion is configured to support the display portion in its unbent state. (7)

[0084] According to any one of (1) to (6) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0085] The display unit includes a first end and a second end.

[0086] The support portion is configured to support the display portion when only the first end and the second end are in contact with the support portion. (8)

[0088] According to the ornamental toy described in (7), wherein

[0089] The support portion includes a third end and a fourth end.

[0090] The display section is configured to support the display section at locations other than the third and fourth ends. (9)

[0092] According to the ornamental toy described in (8), wherein

[0093] The support portion is configured such that, when supporting the display portion, the third end portion is located near the first end portion.

[0094] The fourth end is located near the second end. (10)

[0096] According to (8) or (9), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0097] The support portion is configured such that, when supporting the display portion, the first end portion is parallel to the third end portion, and the second end portion is parallel to the fourth end portion. (11)

[0099] According to any one of (8) to (10) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0100] The first end, the second end, the third end, and the fourth end are of the same length. (12)

[0102] According to any one of (1) to (11) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0103] The display section includes a protrusion.

[0104] The support portion includes a locking portion capable of locking the protrusion. (13)

[0106] According to the ornamental toy described in (12), wherein

[0107] The display unit includes a first end and a second end.

[0108] The protrusion is formed at the first end and the second end. (14)

[0110] According to the ornamental toy described in (13), wherein

[0111] Two protrusions are formed at the first end and two protrusions are formed at the second end. (15)

[0113] According to any one of (12) to (14), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0114] The display unit includes a fifth end and a sixth end.

[0115] The protrusion is formed near the fifth end and the sixth end. (16)

[0117] According to the ornamental toy described in (15), wherein

[0118] The display unit is configured such that, when supported by the support unit, the sixth end portion constitutes a part of the support unit. (17)

[0120] According to any one of (12) to (16) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0121] The support portion includes a 7th end and an 8th end.

[0122] The fastening portion is formed near the 7th end and the 8th end. (18)

[0124] According to (13) or (14), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0125] The support portion includes a 7th end and an 8th end.

[0126] The fastening portion is formed near the 7th end and the 8th end.

[0127] The protrusion and the fastening portion are configured such that the distance between the front end of the protrusion formed at the first end and the front end of the protrusion formed at the second end is longer than the distance between one of the fastening portions formed at the seventh end or the eighth end and the other of the fastening portions. (19)

[0129] According to (17) or (18), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0130] The support portion includes a third end and a fourth end.

[0131] The support portion has a bent piece at the third end and the fourth end that bends to the back side of the support portion. (20)

[0133] According to the ornamental toy described in (19), wherein

[0134] The support portion serves as the fastening portion, approaching the bent piece and forming along the gap of the bent piece. (twenty one)

[0136] According to any one of (17) to (20) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0137] Two fastening portions are formed at the 7th end and two at the 8th end. (twenty two)

[0139] According to any one of (1) to (21), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0140] The display unit and the support unit are configured such that, in the state where the support unit does not support the display unit, they form a flat plate shape. (twenty three)

[0142] According to any one of (1) to (22), the ornamental toy, wherein

[0143] The display unit is composed of light-transmitting components.

[0144] The support is made of a non-transparent component. (twenty four)

[0146] According to any one of (1) to (23) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0147] The display unit is made of plastic material.

[0148] The support is made of paper material. (25)

[0150] According to any one of (1) to (24) the ornamental toy, wherein

[0151] The display unit and the support unit are configured such that, when the support unit does not support the display unit, the display unit can be supplied from the article supply device.

[0152] [Symbol Explanation]

[0153] 1. Ornamental toys

[0154] 10 Display Units

[0155] 20 support sections

[0156] 20ce Central Department

[0157] 11 First end

[0158] 12 Second end

[0159] 18 protrusions

[0160] The front end of the 18t protrusion

[0161] 20s gap (fastener part)

[0162] 23 Third end

[0163] 24 Fourth end

[0164] 15 Fifth end

[0165] 16th end

[0166] 27. The 7th end

[0167] 28th end

[0168] 29. Bending piece.

Claims

1. An ornamental toy, comprising: Display unit; and The support portion is capable of supporting the display portion; and The support portion is configured to support the display portion in a bent state.

2. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The support portion is configured to not support the display portion when it is not bent.

3. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The support portion includes a central portion. The display section is configured to support the central section when it is separated from the display section.

4. The ornamental toy according to claim 3, wherein The display unit is configured to cover the central portion while being supported by the support unit.

5. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The support portion is configured to be larger than the display portion.

6. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The support portion is configured to support the display portion in its unbent state.

7. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The display unit includes a first end and a second end. The support portion is configured to support the display portion when only the first end and the second end are in contact with the support portion.

8. The ornamental toy according to claim 7, wherein The support portion includes a third end and a fourth end. The display section is configured to support the display section at locations other than the third and fourth ends.

9. The ornamental toy according to claim 8, wherein The support portion is configured such that, when supporting the display portion, the third end portion is located near the first end portion. The fourth end is located near the second end.

10. The ornamental toy according to claim 8, wherein The support portion is configured such that, when supporting the display portion, the first end portion is parallel to the third end portion, and the second end portion is parallel to the fourth end portion.

11. The ornamental toy according to claim 8, wherein The first end, the second end, the third end, and the fourth end are of the same length.

12. The ornamental toy according to claim 1, wherein... The display section includes a protrusion. The support portion includes a locking portion capable of locking the protrusion.

13. The ornamental toy according to claim 12, wherein... The display unit includes a first end and a second end. The protrusion is formed at the first end and the second end.

14. The ornamental toy according to claim 13, wherein... Two protrusions are formed at the first end and two protrusions are formed at the second end.

15. The ornamental toy according to claim 12, wherein... The display unit includes a fifth end and a sixth end. The protrusion is formed near the fifth end and the sixth end.

16. The ornamental toy according to claim 15, wherein The display unit is configured such that, when supported by the support unit, the sixth end portion constitutes a part of the support unit.

17. The ornamental toy according to claim 12, wherein... The support portion includes a 7th end and an 8th end. The fastening portion is formed near the 7th end and the 8th end.

18. The ornamental toy according to claim 13, wherein... The support portion includes a 7th end and an 8th end. The fastening portion is formed near the 7th end and the 8th end. The protrusion and the fastening portion are configured such that the distance between the front end of the protrusion formed at the first end and the front end of the protrusion formed at the second end is longer than the distance between one of the fastening portions formed at the seventh end or the eighth end and the other of the fastening portions.

19. The ornamental toy according to claim 17, wherein The support portion includes a third end and a fourth end. The support portion has a bent piece at the third end and the fourth end that bends to the back side of the support portion.

20. The ornamental toy according to claim 19, wherein... The support portion serves as the fastening portion, approaching the bent piece and forming along the gap of the bent piece.

21. The ornamental toy according to claim 17, wherein Two fastening portions are formed at the 7th end and two at the 8th end.

22. The ornamental toy according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein... The display unit and the support unit are configured such that, in the state where the support unit does not support the display unit, they form a flat plate shape.

23. The ornamental toy according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein... The display unit is composed of light-transmitting components. The support is made of a non-transparent component.

24. The ornamental toy according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein... The display unit is made of plastic material. The support is made of paper material.

25. The ornamental toy according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein... The display unit and the support unit are configured such that, when the support unit does not support the display unit, the display unit can be supplied from the article supply device.

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