Luminous toy

Abstract

The light-emitting toy includes a light guide configured to guide light from the outside. The light guide includes: a light collecting portion configured to collect light; a reflecting portion configured to reflect the light incident on the light collecting portion to change a traveling direction of the light to a predetermined direction; and a light-emitting part, wherein the light reflected by the reflecting part reaches the light-emitting part.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a light emitting toy. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, a lighting toy including a light source is known as disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the lighting toy of the building toy disclosed in Patent Document 1, the light source emits light by receiving electric power supplied from a battery.

[0003] Patent Document 1: JP 3213871 U SUMMARY

[0004] However, in the toy disclosed in Patent Document 1, as described above, since the light source emits light by receiving electric power supplied from the battery, there are problems of light emission failure due to battery depletion, and cost and labor for replacing a new battery.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a light emitting toy capable of avoiding light emission failure and cost generation due to battery depletion and the like.

[0006] A light emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a light guide configured to guide light from the outside, wherein the light guide includes a light collecting portion configured to collect light, a reflection portion configured to reflect light incident on the light collecting portion to change a traveling direction of the light to a predetermined direction, and a light emitting portion to which the light reflected by the reflection portion arrives.

[0007] According to the above configuration, it is possible to avoid light emission failure and cost generation due to battery depletion and the like. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] The present disclosure will be described in detail based on the following, but is not limited thereto, in which:

[0009] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a building toy including a light emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a rear view of the building toy shown in

[0011] Figure 3 is a schematic view showing Figure 2 a detailed configuration of the lighting toy shown in

[0012] Figure 4 is a schematic view showing Figure 2 a detailed configuration of the lighting toy shown in

[0013] Figure 5 is a schematic view showingFigure 3 a schematic view of a detailed configuration of the light guide shown in FIG. 1;

[0014] Figure 6A and 6B are schematic views showing Figure 5 a schematic view of the traveling direction of light in the light guide shown in FIG. 1 and the luminance of the light emitting portion according to the area of the reflecting portion;

[0015] Figure 7A and 7B are schematic views showing Figure 6A and 6B a schematic view of an ideal configuration of the light guide shown in FIG. 1 (first part);

[0016] Figures 8A to 8D is a schematic view for showing Figure 6A and 6B a schematic view of an ideal configuration of the light guide shown in FIG. 1 (second part);

[0017] Figures 9A to 9C is a schematic view for showing Figure 3 a schematic view of an ideal configuration of the light guide and the cover portion shown in FIG. 1;

[0018] Figure 10 is a schematic view showing Figure 5 a schematic view of an ideal installation position of the light guide shown in FIG. 1;

[0019] Figure 11 is a schematic view showing Figure 5 a schematic view of a variant of the light guide shown in FIG. 1 (first part);

[0020] Figure 12 is a schematic view showing Figure 5 a schematic view of a variant of the light guide shown in FIG. 1 (second part);

[0021] Figure 13 is a schematic view showing Figure 5 a schematic view of a variant of the light guide shown in FIG. 1 (third part);

[0022] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a vehicle toy including a light emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 15 is a schematic view showing Figure 14 a detailed configuration of the lighting toy shown in FIG. 1;

[0024] Figure 16 is a schematic view showing an overall configuration of a cave toy including a light emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 17 is a schematic view showing Figure 16A schematic diagram showing the detailed configuration of the light guide;

[0026] Figure 18 It shows the method for changing Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing the configuration of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting parts (Part 1);

[0027] Figure 19A and Figure 19B It shows the method for changing Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing the configuration of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting parts (Part Two); and

[0028] Figure 20 It shows the method for making Figure 16 The diagram shows a configuration in which the light-emitting part emits light in a predetermined color. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, they will not be described in detail again.

[0030] In the following description, terms such as "front," "back," "left," "right," "up," and "down" will be used, but these directions are relative directions set for ease of description. In the figures, "F" represents "front," "B" represents "back," "L" represents "left," "R" represents "right," "U" represents "up," and "D" represents "down."

[0031] [Including toy configurations for light-up toys]

[0032] (Overall configuration of building toys)

[0033] Hereinafter, a building toy 100 will be described as an example of a toy that includes a light-emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a building toy 100 including a light-emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Rear view of the building toy 100 shown.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The building toy 100 is a toy that imitates a two-story building and has an open back side (rear side). Players can place toys that imitate furniture, etc., inside the building toy 100 from the back side and play with the dolls. The building toy 100 is equipped with illuminated toys 10, 20, and 30, which are examples of light-up toys.

[0035] More specifically, refer to Figure 2Lighting toys 10 and 20 are attached to the roof 101 of building toy 100. Lighting toy 30 is attached to the ceiling of the first floor of building toy 100. Lighting toy 10 is a toy that imitates a multi-lamp lamp, such as a chandelier. Lighting toy 20 is a toy that imitates a single-lamp lamp, such as a bracket lamp. Lighting toy 30 is a toy that imitates a lamp with a relatively large light-emitting range, such as a ceiling lamp.

[0036] Figure 3 and Figure 4 They are shown respectively Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the detailed configuration of the illuminated toy 10 is provided. The illuminated toy 10 includes multiple sets of light guides 11 and a cover 12 configured to cover a portion of the light guides 11. The light guides 11 are attached to, for example,... Figure 1 The roof 101 of the building toy 100 shown. The light guide 11 is formed of a transparent resin such as acrylic resin or general-purpose polystyrene, and guides indoor light from the room where the building toy 100 is placed or external light such as sunlight.

[0037] Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the detailed configuration of the light guide 11. Figure 6A and 6B This is a schematic diagram, showing... Figure 5 The light guide 11 shown illustrates the direction of light travel and the brightness of the light-emitting portion 15 based on the area of ​​the reflective portion 14. (Refer to...) Figure 5 as well as Figure 6A and 6B The light guide 11 includes a light-collecting portion 13 having, for example, a cylindrical shape, and a reflective portion 14, the reflective portion 14 being a surface that is inclined relative to and intersects the extending direction of the light-collecting portion 13.

[0038] For example, the upper end of the light-collecting part 13 extends from the building toy 100 (see...) Figure 1 The roof 101 is exposed, and the light-collecting part 13 is configured to collect light from the outside. Then, the light incident on the light-collecting part 13 is guided to the reflector 14. The reflector 14 reflects the light incident on the light-collecting part 13 from the outside and changes the direction of light travel to a predetermined direction. Figure 6A As shown, in addition to the light-collecting part 13 and the reflective part 14, the light guide 11 also includes a light-emitting part 15 facing the reflective part 14. The light reflected by the reflective part 14 reaches the light-emitting part 15. With this configuration, the light-emitting part 15 can emit light using external light without receiving power supplied by a battery or the like.

[0039] exist Figure 1In the illuminated toys 10, 20, and 30 shown, each light guide 11 is attached such that the light-emitting part 15 faces the main line of sight of the player when playing with the building toy 100, that is, the direction from the rear surface of the building toy 100 to the interior of the building toy 100. Figure 1 (The X direction is shown in the figure). Accordingly, when playing with the building toy 100, the state of each light-emitting part 15 of the lighting toys 10, 20 and 30 emitting light can be seen more reliably.

[0040] like Figure 6B As shown, when the area of ​​the reflective portion 14 is made larger, the range of the light-emitting portion 15 can be expanded, thereby allowing the player to perceive the light more strongly. In addition, the light guide 11 can improve the light reflectivity of the reflective portion 14 by performing electroplating treatment such as mirror finish on the reflective portion 14, thereby increasing the amount of light reaching the light-emitting portion 15.

[0041] (Ideal configuration of light guide)

[0042] (a) Surface area of ​​the light-collecting part

[0043] Figure 7A and 7B as well as Figures 8A to 8D It is used to show Figure 6A and 6B A schematic diagram of an ideal configuration of the light guide 11 shown. Figure 1 The length of the light guide 11 exposed from the roof 101 shown in the figure is... Figure 7A The light guide 11 shown in the figure and Figure 7B The light guides 11 shown in the diagram differ from each other. For example, as... Figure 7B As shown, by lengthening a portion of the light guide 11 exposed from the roof 101, the surface area of ​​the light-collecting part 13 in contact with external light is increased. With this configuration, the amount of light incident on the light-collecting part 13 can be increased, thus making the light-emitting part 15 brighter. Furthermore, the amount of light incident on the light-collecting part 13 can also be increased by increasing the diameter of the light-collecting part 13.

[0044] (b) Area relationship between the light-collecting part and the light-emitting part

[0045] like Figure 8C and Figure 8D As shown, when the area of ​​the end of the light guide 11 located on the light collecting portion 13 side (an example of the first end) is smaller than the area of ​​the end located on the light emitting portion 15 side (an example of the second end), the light intensity of the end located on the light emitting portion 15 side is less than the light intensity of the end located on the light collecting portion 13 side. Conversely, as... Figure 8A and Figure 8BAs shown, when the area of ​​the end of the light guide 11 located on the light collecting section 13 side is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the end located on the light emitting section 15 side, the amount of light per unit area of ​​the light emitting section 15 can be sufficiently ensured. Therefore, with this configuration, the light emitting section 15 can be made brighter.

[0046] (c) Relationship between the light guide and the cover

[0047] Figures 9A to 9C It is used to show Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an ideal configuration of the light guide 11 and the cover 12 shown. In the case where the light guide 11 does not include the reflective portion 14 and the light guide 11 and the cover 12 are integrally formed, as... Figure 9A As shown, the light incident on the light collecting part 13 travels along the extending direction of the light guide 11. Therefore, when light from... Figure 9A When observing the lighting toy 10 in the X direction as shown, it is difficult to see the part corresponding to the bulb of the lighting toy 10 emitting light.

[0048] In addition, in such Figure 9B As shown, when the light guide 11 includes a reflective portion 14 but the light guide 11 and the cover portion 12 are integrally formed, the light incident on the light collecting portion 13 is dispersed onto the cover portion 12 and the reflective portion 14. Therefore, when light from... Figure 9B When observing the illuminated toy 10 in the X direction as shown, the brightness of the light-emitting part 15 cannot be fully guaranteed.

[0049] At the same time, in such Figure 9C When the light guide 11 and the cover 12 are formed separately, the light incident on the light collecting part 13 is more reliably redirected in the reflecting part 14 and reaches the light emitting part 15. Accordingly, when the lighting toy 10 is viewed from the X direction, the light emitting part 15, which corresponds to the bulb of the lighting toy 10, appears brighter than the other parts.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the light-emitting toy is used in a lighting toy such as the lighting toy 10, the light-emitting part 15 of the light guide 11 is preferably circular in shape. With this configuration, the light-emitting part 15 can look like a light bulb.

[0051] (d) Attachment of the light guide

[0052] Figure 10 It is shown Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the ideal mounting position of the light guide 11. The light guide 11 is preferably configured such that the end located on the side of the light collecting section 13 faces upwards, and this end (i.e., the upper end) is exposed and not blocked by other components. Accordingly, external light, such as light from indoor sources, can easily enter the light collecting section 13.

[0053] Furthermore, it is preferable to mount the light-emitting part 15 at a location where some of the external light is blocked. Accordingly, the periphery of the light-emitting part 15 is darker than other locations, thereby highlighting the brightness of the light-emitting part 15.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 10 As shown, for example, when the light guide 11 is provided on the roof 101 of the building toy 100, the light guide 11 is configured such that the light collecting part 13 protrudes from the roof 101, and the light emitting part 15 is provided below the roof 101. For example, when the light guide 11 is provided on the ceiling of the first layer of the building toy 100, the light guide 11 is configured such that the light collecting part 13 protrudes from the rear upper side of the ceiling, and the light emitting part 15 is provided below the ceiling.

[0055] Variations of light guides

[0056] Figure 11 It shows Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a variant (first part) of the light guide 11. The shape of the light collecting portion 13 in the light guide 11 is not limited to a cylinder; it can be... Figure 11 The light-collecting part 13 is shown as a quadrangular prism. When the shape of the light-collecting part 13 is a quadrangular prism, it is easier to form than when the shape of the light-collecting part 13 is a cylinder, and a large surface area of ​​the light-collecting part 13 can be ensured.

[0057] Figure 12 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a variant (second part) of the light guide 11 shown. The light guide 11 may include a curved portion 16 between the light collecting portion 13 and the light emitting portion 15. In this case, a reflective portion 14, which is an inclined surface, is provided on the outer side of the inner wall of the curved portion 16. In other words, the reflective portion 14 is provided on at least a portion of the outer side of the curved portion 16 along its bending direction. With this configuration, it is possible to... Figure 12 The positions of the light-collecting part 13 and the light-emitting part 15 are arranged separately in the X direction as shown.

[0058] Specifically, in Figure 1 The lighting toy 20 shown uses, including Figure 12 The light guide 11 of the curved portion 16 shown. Therefore, for example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the light-emitting part 15 can be installed in any position, for example, the light-collecting part 13 can be installed on the front side of the roof 101 of the building toy 100 and the light-emitting part 15 can be installed to protrude to the rear side of the roof 101.

[0059] exist Figure 12In the illustrated lighting toy 10, a socket cover 17 for blocking external light is attached to the light-emitting portion 15 side of the light guide 11. Correspondingly, the outer periphery of the light guide 11 on the light-emitting portion 15 side becomes relatively dark inside the socket cover 17. Therefore, when viewed from the X direction, the brightness difference between the outer periphery of the light-emitting portion 15 and the light-emitting portion 15 increases, making the light-emitting portion 15 appear brighter.

[0060] Figure 13 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a variant (third part) of the light guide 11 shown. (As shown) Figure 13 As shown, multiple light guides 11 with a common light-emitting part 15 can be connected. Specifically, in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Among the lighting toys 30 shown, such as Figure 13 As shown, in the handrail 102 of the building toy 100 (see...) Figure 1 Two light guides 11 are provided on the light-collecting part 13, and these two light guides 11 are connected together so that their respective light-emitting parts 15 can be shared. Therefore, the total surface area of ​​the light-collecting part 13 can be ensured to be large, thereby improving the light intensity of the light-emitting part 15.

[0061] [Another example of a toy, including light-up toys (Part 1)]

[0062] (Overall configuration of the toy vehicle)

[0063] Next, a vehicle toy 200 will be described as another example of a toy that includes a light-emitting toy according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a vehicle toy 200 including a light-emitting toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle toy 200 is, for example, a toy that imitates a car, and as an example of a light-emitting toy, illuminated toys 40 are each positioned corresponding to the left and right headlights.

[0064] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 The diagram shows a detailed configuration of the illuminated toy 40. The illuminated toy 40 includes a light guide 41 and a covering portion 42. The light guide 41 includes a light-collecting portion 43, a reflective portion 44, a light-emitting portion 45, and a curved portion 46. The configurations of the reflective portion 44, the light-emitting portion 45, and the curved portion 46 are respectively... Figure 12 The reflective part 14, the light-emitting part 15, and the curved part 16 shown are the same.

[0065] The light-collecting part 43 includes, for example, a cylindrical light-collecting body part 43A and a mirror support part 43B that supports the side mirror 202 of the vehicle toy 200. More specifically, in the hood 201 of the vehicle toy 200 (see...) Figure 14An opening is formed near the side mirror 202, and the light-collecting part 43A is disposed within the opening. Furthermore, the upper end of the light-collecting part 43A protrudes from the opening.

[0066] The mirror support portion 43B is integrally formed with the light collector portion 43A using, for example, the same material as the light collector portion 43A, and functions as part of the light collector portion 43. As described above, since both the light collector portion 43A and the mirror support portion 43B serve as light collector portions 43, the surface area of ​​the light collector portion 43 can be increased.

[0067] The light-emitting part 45 is positioned corresponding to the headlights of the vehicle toy 200. A cover 42 is provided in front of the light-emitting part 45 to cover it. Therefore, when viewed from... Figure 14 When viewed from the X direction as shown, the headlights of the vehicle toy 200 appear to be turned on behind the cover 42.

[0068] exist Figure 14 In the toy vehicle 200 shown, a rim 203 protruding forward from the light-emitting part 45 is provided around the light-emitting part 45. Because the rim 203 is provided, and the light guide 41 is located inside the hood 201, the light-emitting part 45 is illuminated on one side (…). Figure 15 The outer periphery of the light guide 41 (the shaded area in the image) is relatively dark. Therefore, when viewed from the X direction, the brightness difference between the outer periphery of the light-emitting part 45 and the light-emitting part 45 increases, making the light-emitting part 45 appear brighter.

[0069] The shape of the light-collecting part 43A is not limited to a cylinder, but can be a square prism or the like. A portion of the side mirror 202 can be implemented as the light-collecting part 43. Furthermore, the mirror support part 43B may not be included in the light-collecting part 43.

[0070] [Another example of a toy, including light-up toys (Part Two)]

[0071] (Overall configuration of the cave toy)

[0072] Next, a cave toy 300 will be described as another example of a toy that includes a light-emitting toy according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a cave toy 300 including a light-up toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The cave toy 300 is a toy that imitates the interior of a cave, and includes gemstone toys 50 and 60, each imitating a gemstone, as examples of light-up toys.

[0073] The gemstone toy 50 includes a light guide 51 disposed on the upper part of the cave toy 300. Figure 17 It shows Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing the detailed configuration of the light guide 51 is provided. Figure 17As shown, the light guide 51 includes, for example, a plurality of light collecting parts 53, a plurality of reflective parts 54, a plurality of light emitting parts 55 and a connecting part 57. The plurality of reflective parts 54 reflect light incident on each light collecting part 53 respectively, and the light reflected by each reflective part 54 reaches the plurality of light emitting parts 55. The connecting part 57 connects the plurality of light collecting parts 53.

[0074] The connecting portion 57 is formed of, for example, the same material as the light guide 51, and is connected to the upper end of the light collecting portion 53 of the light guide 51. In this way, by connecting multiple light collecting portions 53 through the connecting portion 57, the amount of light incident on the light guide 51 can be increased, and the attachment steps of the light guide 51 can be reduced.

[0075] Refer to Figure 16 The gemstone toy 60 includes a light guide 61 and a cover 62 disposed on the upper part of the cave toy 300. For example, with Figure 5 Similar to the light guide 11 shown, the light guide 61 includes a light-collecting part 63 exposed from the upper part of the cave toy 300 and a reflective part 64 reflecting the light incident on the light-collecting part 63 (see Figure 19A and Figure 19B ( ) and the light-emitting part 65 reached by the light reflected by the reflective part 64.

[0076] The cover portion 62 is formed of a material that allows light to pass through and has a shape that mimics that of a gemstone. The cover portion 62 is attached to cover the light-emitting portion 65. The light guide 61 and the cover portion 62 are preferably formed separately, similar to Figure 9C The light guide 11 and the cover 12 are shown. The cover 62 can be colored.

[0077] The light-emitting part 55 of the gem toy 50 and the light-emitting part 65 of the gem toy 60 are located inside the cave toy 300, where some of the light from the outside is blocked. Accordingly, the periphery of the light-emitting part 55 or 65 becomes darker than the other parts, thereby enhancing the brightness of the light-emitting part 55 or 65.

[0078] (Configuration for changing the light emission state of the light-emitting part)

[0079] Figure 18 It shows the method for changing Figure 16 A schematic diagram (part one) showing the configuration of the light-emitting states of the light-emitting parts 55 and 65. (See diagram below for reference.) Figure 18 As shown, a light-blocking part 71 can be provided above the cave toy 300 to block external light incident on the light-collecting parts 53 and 63.

[0080] exist Figure 18 In the example shown, as an example, the light-shielding part 71 has a shape that mimics a cloud and is attached to the cave toy 300 by a support part 72 extending upward from the cave toy 300. Furthermore, the light-shielding part 71 is movable relative to the light-collecting parts 53 and 63. Specifically, as... Figure 18As indicated by the middle arrow A, the light-shielding part 71 can rotate around the support part 72.

[0081] Figure 19A and 19B It shows the method for changing Figure 16 A schematic diagram (part two) showing the configuration of the light-emitting state of the light-emitting part 55 or 65. Figure 19A and 19B The configuration for changing the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit 65 is shown. For example... Figure 19A As shown, when the light-shielding part 71 is not positioned above the light-collecting part 63 in the light guide 61 due to the rotation of the light-shielding part 71, external light is incident on the light-collecting part 63, and therefore the light-emitting part 65 emits light. On the other hand, as Figure 19B As shown, when the light-shielding part 71 is positioned above the light-collecting part 63 due to the rotation of the light-shielding part 71, the light-shielding part 71 blocks the external light from entering the light-collecting part 63, thereby turning off the light-emitting part 65.

[0082] In this way, the incident state of external light on the light-collecting part 63 can be changed according to the movement of the light-shielding part 71. Therefore, the light-emitting state of the light-emitting part 65 can be changed, for example, by rotating the light-shielding part 71 to open and close the light-emitting part 65 to make it flash.

[0083] exist Figure 19A and Figure 19B The text describes a configuration for changing the light emission state of the light-emitting unit 65, but... Figure 5 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 The light-emitting part 15 shown in the figure Figure 15 The light-emitting part 45 shown in the figure and Figure 16 The light-emitting part 55 shown can similarly have a movable light-shielding part 71 provided above the light-collecting parts 13, 43 and 53.

[0084] (Configuration that enables the light-emitting part to emit light of a predetermined color)

[0085] Figure 20 It shows that Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the light-emitting unit 65 emitting light of a predetermined color. Figure 16 Above the cave toy 300 shown, an auxiliary part 81 can be provided to cover part or all of the light-collecting part 63 and allow light to pass through, such as... Figure 20 As shown, the auxiliary part 81 is colored. Therefore, external light passes through the auxiliary part 81 and is guided by the light guide 61, so that the light-emitting part 65 in the light guide 61 emits light of the color assigned to the auxiliary part 81.

[0086] The auxiliary section 81 can be divided into multiple areas, each of which can be a different color. In this case, for example, some of the multiple gem toys 60 located below the auxiliary section 81 can emit red light, while others can emit blue light, or each gem toy 60 can emit a different color of light.

[0087] Furthermore, the auxiliary part 81 can be movable relative to the light-collecting part 63, similar to... Figure 18 The light-shielding part 71 is shown. In this case, for example, the light emission color of the light-emitting part 65 can be changed according to the movement of the auxiliary part 81.

[0088] In addition, Figure 20 The text describes a configuration for making the light-emitting part 65 emit light in a predetermined color, but... Figure 5 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 The light-emitting part 15 shown in the figure Figure 15 The light-emitting part 45 shown in the figure and Figure 16 The light-emitting part 55 shown can similarly have a coloring auxiliary part 81 provided above the light-collecting parts 13, 43 and 53. Accordingly, the light-emitting parts 15, 45 and 55 can emit light of a predetermined color.

[0089] Although various types of toys including light-emitting toys according to the present disclosure have been described above, light-emitting toys according to the present disclosure are not limited to the light-emitting toys used in the toys described above, and can also be applied to other toys that imitate light-emitting devices, such as heater toys and refrigerator toys.

[0090] As described above, the light-emitting toy according to this embodiment includes a light guide configured to guide light from the outside. The light guide includes a light-collecting part configured to collect light, a reflective part configured to reflect light incident on the light-collecting part to change the direction of light travel to a predetermined direction, and a light-emitting part reached by the light reflected by the reflective part.

[0091] With this configuration, external light can reach a predetermined location and cause that location to emit light. Therefore, it is possible to create a toy that can emit light at a predetermined location without receiving power from batteries. This avoids the problem of light malfunctioning due to battery depletion and other reasons, thus preventing additional costs.

[0092] In the light-emitting toy according to this embodiment, the light-collecting part has a columnar shape. The reflective part is a surface that is inclined relative to and intersects the extending direction of the light-collecting part. With this configuration, light incident on the light-collecting part can be reflected more reliably by the reflective part.

[0093] In the luminous toy according to this embodiment, the light guide includes a curved portion located between the light-collecting portion and the light-emitting portion. The curved portion is curved in a bending direction. Furthermore, a reflective portion is disposed on at least a portion of the outer side of the curved portion along the bending direction. With this configuration, since the light guide extends between the reflective portion disposed on the curved portion and the light-emitting portion, the light-emitting portion can be installed at any position, and light can be emitted at any position.

[0094] Furthermore, in the luminous toy according to this embodiment, the light-collecting part has a columnar shape and its upper end is exposed. With this configuration, light emitted from indoor lamps, sunlight, etc., installed on the ceiling of a room can easily be incident on the light-collecting part.

[0095] The luminous toy according to this embodiment further includes a cover portion configured to cover part or all of the luminous portion while allowing light to pass through. Furthermore, the light guide and the cover portion are formed separately. This configuration prevents light incident on the light-collecting portion of the light guide from being dispersed to the luminous portion and the cover portion, and ensures the light intensity of the luminous portion.

[0096] Furthermore, in the light-emitting toy according to this embodiment, the light-emitting part is positioned where a portion of the light from the outside is blocked. With this configuration, since the periphery of the light-emitting part is darker than other parts, the light within the light-emitting part appears to be enhanced.

[0097] In the light-emitting toy according to this embodiment, the light guide includes a first end located on the side of the light-collecting portion and a second end located on the side of the light-emitting portion, and the area of ​​the first end is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the second end. With this configuration, the light intensity of the light-emitting portion can be greater than the light intensity of the light-collecting portion.

[0098] The luminescent toy according to this embodiment further includes a light-shielding part configured to block light from the light-collecting part. The light-shielding part is movable relative to the light-collecting part. With this configuration, since the amount of light incident on the light-collecting part can be changed by moving the light-shielding part, the luminescence state of the luminescent part can be changed, for example, causing the luminescent part to flash.

[0099] The luminescent toy according to this embodiment further includes an auxiliary part configured to cover part or all of the light-collecting part and allow light to pass through. The auxiliary part 81 is colored. With this configuration, the color of the light in the luminescent part can be changed by adjusting the color of the light incident on the light-collecting part.

[0100] The light-emitting toy according to this embodiment is an illumination toy, and the light-emitting part has a circular shape. As described above, since the light-emitting part emits light in a circular shape, it can resemble a light bulb.

[0101] Although this embodiment has been described above, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited to the description of this embodiment. Those skilled in the art should understand that this embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications can be made to this embodiment within the scope of the invention as described in the claims. The scope of the present invention should be determined according to the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

Claims

1. A light-emitting toy, comprising: A light guide, configured to guide light from the outside. The light guide includes: A light-collecting section, configured to collect the light; A reflective portion, configured to reflect light incident on the light-collecting portion, thereby changing the direction of light travel to a predetermined direction; and The light emitted by the light-emitting part is reflected by the light-reflecting part and reaches the light-emitting part.

2. The luminous toy according to claim 1, in, The light-collecting part has a columnar shape, and The reflective portion includes a surface that is inclined relative to and intersects with the extending direction of the light-collecting portion.

3. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, in, The light guide includes a curved portion located between the light collecting portion and the light emitting portion, the curved portion being bent along a bending direction, and The reflective portion is disposed on at least a portion of the curved portion on the outer side in the bending direction.

4. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, in, The light-collecting part has a columnar shape, and The upper end of the light-collecting part is exposed.

5. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: A covering portion, configured to cover part or all of the light-emitting portion while allowing light to pass through. The light guide and the covering portion are formed separately.

6. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, in, The light-emitting part is positioned where a portion of the light from the outside is blocked.

7. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, in, The light guide includes a first end located on the light-collecting side and a second end located on the light-emitting side, and The area of ​​the first end is equal to or greater than the area of ​​the second end.

8. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: A light-shielding part, configured to block the light from the light-collecting part. The light-shielding part is movable relative to the light-collecting part.

9. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: An auxiliary section, configured to cover part or all of the light-collecting section and allow light to pass through, The auxiliary part is colored.

10. The luminous toy according to claim 1 or 2, in, The light-up toy is an illuminated toy, and The light-emitting part has a circular shape.

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