Traveling toy

Abstract

The travel toy includes a main body member including at least one rod-shaped member, a wheel member connectable with the rod-shaped member, and a flexible member having a hole portion into which the rod-shaped member is insertable. The wheel member includes a receiving portion for receiving the flexible member, the receiving portion having an insertion hole into which the rod-shaped member is inserted. The wheel member is rotatable with respect to the rod-shaped member in a state in which the flexible member is accommodated in the accommodating portion and the rod-shaped member is inserted into the insertion hole and the hole portion, and the flexible member does not rotate with respect to the rod-shaped member when the wheel member is rotated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to mobile toys. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a traveling toy, including a first component including a first traveling wheel; a second component connected to the first component via a first hinge and including a second traveling wheel; and a third component configured to face the second component, connected to the first component via a second hinge, and including a third traveling wheel.

[0003] Reference List

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: JP2024-063960A Summary of the Invention

[0006] In the toy described in Patent Document 1, the movement function is achieved by fixing a first and a second travel wheel to an axle, and rotatably connecting the axle to the main body of the toy. Alternatively, a configuration can be conceived in which the movement function is achieved by fixing the axle to the main body and rotatably connecting the travel wheel to the axle. However, with this configuration, friction occurs between the axle and the travel wheel as it rotates, preventing the travel wheel from rotating smoothly, thus leaving room for improvement in movement performance.

[0007] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a motorized toy in which the wheel component can rotate smoothly while the rod-shaped component remains connected to the wheel component.

[0008] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a toy includes a main body component comprising at least one rod-shaped member; a wheel component connectable to the rod-shaped member; and a flexible member having a hole into which the rod-shaped member can be inserted. The wheel component includes a receiving portion configured to receive the flexible member. The receiving portion has an insertion hole into which the rod-shaped member is inserted. With the flexible member received in the receiving portion and the rod-shaped member inserted into the insertion hole and the hole, the wheel component is rotatable relative to the rod-shaped member, and when the wheel component rotates, the flexible member does not rotate relative to the rod component.

[0009] Based on the above configuration, a motorized toy can be provided, wherein the wheel component is able to rotate smoothly while maintaining the connection between the rod component and the wheel component. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a traveling toy in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter also referred to as this embodiment).

[0011] Figure 2This is a perspective view showing the toy in its first state.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the front wheel assembly.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the interior of the front wheel assembly.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the cover of the front wheel assembly.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the interior of the front wheel assembly with the insertion hole of the rod-shaped member inserted into the receiving part and the hole of the flexible member.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the toy in its second state. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following is a detailed description of the traveling toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of this embodiment, for ease of description, the terms "left-right direction," "up-down direction," and "back-forward direction" will be appropriately mentioned. These directions are relative to... Figure 1 The relative orientations of the toy 100 shown are illustrated. In this embodiment, the toy 100 travels in a forward-backward direction. "Left-right direction" includes "left" and "right." "Up-down direction" includes "up" and "down." "Forward-backward direction" includes "forward" and "backward." In the figure, reference numeral U indicates upward. Reference numeral D indicates downward. Reference numeral L indicates left. Reference numeral R indicates right. Reference numeral F indicates forward. Reference numeral B indicates backward.

[0018] (Overall Configuration)

[0019] First, refer to Figures 1 to 6 Describe the overall configuration of the traveling toy 100. Figure 1 and Figure 2 These are perspective views of the traveling toy 100. Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the front wheel component 2. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the interior of the front wheel component 2. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the cover 22 of the front wheel component 2. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the interior of the front wheel assembly 2 with the rod-shaped member 15 inserted into the insertion hole 2121 of the receiving portion 212 and the hole 41 of the flexible member 4. Figure 1 and 2As shown, the traveling toy 100 is a traveling toy that imitates an ice cream stand. The traveling toy 100 includes a main body component 1, two front wheel components 2 (example of wheel components), a rear wheel component 3, and a flexible component 4. The main body component 1 includes a platform part 11, a support part 12, a roof part 13, a handle part 14, and a rod-shaped component 15.

[0020] The platform section 11 includes a base section 111 and a placement section 112. The base section 111 is generally trapezoidal in side view. The base section 111 includes a storage section 1111. The storage section 1111 stores, for example, ice toys that imitate cone ice cream and sign toys that imitate standing signs.

[0021] A placement portion 112 is disposed above the base portion 111. The length of the placement portion 112 in the vertical direction is less than the length of the base portion 111 in the vertical direction. The placement portion 112 has a protrusion 112A for placing an ice toy imitating an ice cream cone and a hole 112B for placing a cone toy imitating a cone or an ice cream cone toy imitating a cone. In this embodiment, the placement portion 112 has four protrusions 112A and three holes 112B. However, the number of protrusions 112A and holes 112B provided in the placement portion 112 is not limited to this example. Figure 2 In this case, an ice cream toy or a cone toy is placed on a portion of the protrusion 112A or a portion of the hole 112B. For example... Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the protrusion 112A is flower-shaped in the plan view. However, the protrusion 112A can be other shapes besides flower-shaped. The hole 112B is generally circular in the plan view. However, the hole 112B can be other shapes besides circular.

[0022] The support portion 12 extends upward from the upper surface of the placement portion 11 and connects to the roof portion 13. Therefore, the support portion 12 is located between the platform portion 11 and the roof portion 13. The support portion 12 is configured to support the roof portion 13. In the side view, the support portion 12 has an outwardly convex curved shape.

[0023] The roof section 13 mimics two stacked ice cream layers. The roof section 13 includes a storage section 131. The storage section 131 stores, for example, a chair toy mimicking a chair or a table toy mimicking a table.

[0024] The handle portion 14 includes two extension portions 141 and a handle portion 142. The extension portions 141 extend forward from the front end of the placement portion 112 of the platform portion 11. The handle portion 142 is a rod-shaped member. The handle portion 142 is disposed between the two extension portions 141. Both ends of the handle portion 142 are connected to the two extension portions 141 respectively.

[0025] The rod-shaped member 15 protrudes from each of the left and right side surfaces of the front end of the base portion 111. Therefore, the rod-shaped member 15 protrudes outward from the base portion 111 in the left-right direction. The rod-shaped member 15 is a generally columnar member that mimics an axle. The front wheel member 2 is attached to both ends of the rod-shaped member 15.

[0026] The front wheel component 2 is detachably connected to the rod-shaped component 15 in a state relative to the rod-shaped component 15. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the front wheel component 2 is generally truncated cone-shaped. The front wheel component 2 includes a wheel body 21 and a cover 22.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, the wheel body 21 is generally circular in the right-side view. The wheel body 21 includes an opening 210, an outer wall portion 211, a receiving portion 212 for accommodating the flexible member 4, and three insertion rods 213. When viewed from the center point C1 of the wheel body 21, the outer wall portion 211 is located outside the receiving portion 212 and the insertion rods 213.

[0028] The receiving portion 212 is generally cylindrical. The outer diameter D2 of the receiving portion 212 is smaller than the maximum outer diameter D1 of the outer wall portion 211. The outer diameter D2 of the receiving portion 212 is larger than the outer diameter D3 of the flexible member 4. The receiving portion 212 has an insertion hole 2121 for inserting the rod-shaped member 15 at approximately its center.

[0029] The insertion rod 213 is a small columnar member protruding in the left-right direction when the front wheel member 2 is connected to the rod-shaped member 15. Viewed from the center point C1 of the wheel body 21, the insertion rod 213 is located inside the outer wall portion 211. Viewed from the center point C1 of the wheel body 21, the insertion rod 213 is located outside the receiving portion 212. Accordingly, the insertion rod 213 is located between the outer wall portion 211 and the receiving portion 212. In this embodiment, the three insertion rods 213 are arranged equidistantly from each other.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the cover portion 22 is generally circular in the right-side view. The outer diameter D4 of the cover portion 22 is slightly larger than the maximum outer diameter D1 of the outer wall portion 211 (see...). Figure 4 The cover 22 has three cylindrical portions 221. Each cylindrical portion 221 is located in a corresponding position to the insertion rod 213 (see...). Figure 4 The cover 22 is connected to the wheel body 21 by inserting the insert rod 213 into its respective cylindrical portion 221 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 4 With the cover 22 connected to the wheel body 21, the cover 22 covers the opening 210 of the wheel body 21 (see...). Figure 4Therefore, in this embodiment, the cover 22 is attached to the wheel body 21 to cover the receiving portion 212 while the flexible member 4 is housed within the receiving portion 212.

[0031] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the rear wheel member 3 is smaller than the front wheel member 2. The rear wheel member 3 includes two wheel portions 31 and an axle portion 32 connected to the two wheel portions 31. The wheel portions 31 are generally disc-shaped. The rear wheel member 3 is connected to the base portion 111 at its rear end by connecting the axle portion 32 of the rear wheel member 3 to a bearing portion (not shown) of the base portion 111. When the rear wheel member 3 is connected to the base portion 111, the rear wheel member 3 can rotate in the circumferential direction.

[0032] Back Figure 4 The flexible member 4 will be described. The flexible member 4 is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC has superior strength compared to ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin) and PS resin (polystyrene resin). The Shore A hardness of PVC is, for example, 85 or higher, preferably 85. The higher the Shore A hardness value of PVC, the harder the PVC. The Shore A hardness of the PVC constituting the flexible member 4 is 85 or higher (preferably 85), thereby giving the PVC suitable flexibility. In this way, the flexible member 4 has suitable strength and flexibility.

[0033] The flexible member 4 is housed within the receiving portion 212. The flexible member 4 has a hole 41 into which the rod-shaped member 15 can be inserted. The hole 41 is hexagonal. However, the hole 41 can have any polygonal shape, and is not limited to a polygonal shape.

[0034] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 6, with the front wheel component 2 connected to the rod-shaped component 15, the rod-shaped component 15 passes through the insertion hole 2121 of the front wheel component 2 (see Figure 6). Figure 4The rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the insertion hole 2121 of the front wheel member 2 and the hole 41 of the flexible member 4, and makes point contact with each side of the hexagonal hole 41. Before the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the insertion hole 2121 of the front wheel member 2 and the hole 41 of the flexible member 4, the outer diameter D5 of the rod-shaped member 15 is equal to or greater than the inner diameter D6 of the hole 41. However, due to the appropriate flexibility of the flexible member 4, when the rod-shaped member 15 begins to be inserted into the hole 41, the hole 41 expands outward, and the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the hole 41. When the Shore A hardness of the polyvinyl chloride used to make the flexible member 4 is less than 85, even when the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the hole 41, it may not be securely fixed within the hole 41 because the rod-shaped member 15 is too flexible. However, in this embodiment, since the Shore A hardness of the polyvinyl chloride used to make the flexible member 4 is 85 or higher (preferably 85), the rod-shaped member 15 is securely fixed within the hole 41 when it is inserted into the hole 41. Therefore, the flexible component 4 can stably perform the bearing function.

[0035] Since the outer diameter D2 of the receiving portion 212 is larger than the outer diameter D3 of the flexible member 4, the flexible member 4 is rotatably received within the receiving portion 212. Furthermore, since the outer diameter D5 of the rod-shaped member 15 is equal to or greater than the inner diameter D6 of the hole 41, the rod-shaped member 15 contacts the flexible member 4 when inserted into the insertion hole 2121 and the hole 41. That is, when the flexible member 4 is received within the receiving portion 212 and the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the insertion hole 2121 and the hole 41, the flexible member 4 is rotatable relative to the receiving portion 212, but not relative to the rod-shaped member 15. Therefore, when the flexible member 4 is received within the receiving portion 212 and the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the insertion hole 2121 and the hole 41, the front wheel member 2 is rotatable relative to the rod-shaped member 15. However, in this state, since the flexible member 4 is received within the receiving portion 212 but not fixed to it, when the front wheel member 2 rotates, the flexible member 4 does not rotate relative to the rod-shaped member 15.

[0036] (How to play with the walking toy 100)

[0037] As described above, the front wheel member 2 is detachably connected to the rod member 15. Therefore, the state of the toy 100 can be changed between a first state (where the front wheel member 2 is connected to the rod member 15) and a second state (where the front wheel member 2 is detached from the rod member 15). In other words, the toy 100 is also a deformable toy, capable of changing its state between the aforementioned first and second states. Hereinafter, reference will be made to... Figure 1 and Figure 7 This describes how to play with the toy 100 in its first state and its second state. In this instruction manual, Figure 1The state shown is called the first state. Figure 7 The state shown is called the second state.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, when the toy 100 is in its first state, the front wheel member 2 is connected to the rod-shaped member 15. Therefore, in the first state, the front wheel member 2 functions as the wheel component of the toy 100. In the first state, for example, when a user pinches the handle portion 14 with their fingers and pulls the toy 100 forward, the front wheel member 2 rotates, and the toy 100 moves forward. Similarly, when a user pinches the handle portion 14 with their fingers and pushes the toy 100 backward, the front wheel member 2 rotates, and the toy 100 moves backward. In this way, in the first state, the user can play with the toy 100 as a toy. Therefore, in the first state, the user can use the toy 100 to simulate the movement of an ice cream stand.

[0039] The user can detach the front wheel component 2 from the rod-shaped component 15 by moving it in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the rod-shaped component 15. After the front wheel component 2 is detached from the rod-shaped component 15, the state of the toy 100 changes from the first state to the second state. Therefore, as... Figure 7 As shown, when the toy 100 is in the second state, the front wheel component 2 is detached from the rod-shaped component 15. In the second state, the user can play with the front wheel component 2 as a table toy that imitates a table. That is, in the second state, the front wheel component 2 functions as a toy independent of the main component 1. For example, the user can remove the storage section 1111 stored in the platform section 11 (see...). Figure 2 ) and the storage section 131 of the roof section 13 (see Figure 2 Various toys are placed in the container and these toys are placed with the front wheel component 2 in the desired position to simulate the state of an ice cream stand parked in a predetermined position and selling ice cream.

[0040] In existing traveling toys, the traveling function is achieved by fixing a first and a second traveling wheel to an axle, and rotatably connecting the axle to the main body of the toy. Alternatively, a configuration can be conceived in which the traveling function is achieved by fixing the axle to the main body and rotatably connecting the traveling wheel to the axle. However, with this configuration, friction occurs between the axle and the traveling wheel as it rotates, causing the traveling wheel to rotate unevenly, thus leaving room for improvement in traveling performance.

[0041] In contrast, according to the toy 100 with the above configuration, with the flexible member 4 housed in the receiving portion 212 of the front wheel member 2, the front wheel member 2 can rotate relative to the rod member 15. On the other hand, when the front wheel member 2 rotates, the flexible member 4 does not rotate relative to the rod member 15. That is, when the front wheel member 2 rotates with the rod member 15 inserted into the insertion hole 2121 of the receiving portion 212 of the front wheel member 2 and the hole 41 of the flexible member 4, the front wheel member 2 rotates relative to the rod member 15, but the flexible member 4 housed in the receiving portion 212 does not rotate relative to the rod member 15, thereby allowing the front wheel member 2 to rotate smoothly while maintaining the connection between the rod member 15 and the front wheel member 2.

[0042] According to the toy 100 with the above configuration, since the outer diameter D5 of the rod-shaped member 15 is equal to or greater than the inner diameter D6 of the hole 41, the flexible member 4 cannot rotate relative to the rod-shaped member 15 when the flexible member 4 is accommodated in the receiving portion 212 and the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the hole 41. On the other hand, since the outer diameter D3 of the flexible member 4 is smaller than the outer diameter D2 of the receiving portion 212, the front wheel member 2 can rotate relative to the rod-shaped member 15 and the flexible member 4. Therefore, according to the toy 100, the front wheel member 2 can rotate more smoothly while maintaining the connection between the rod-shaped member 15 and the front wheel member 2.

[0043] Furthermore, according to the traveling toy 100 with the above configuration, the flexible component 4 can be easily accommodated in the receiving part 212, and the flexible component 4 cannot be seen from the outside in the assembled state, thereby achieving both assembly and design.

[0044] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, since the flexible member 4 is made of polyvinyl chloride and the Shore A hardness of polyvinyl chloride is 85 or higher, the flexibility of the flexible member 4 can be made appropriate.

[0045] According to the toy 100 with the above configuration, in a first state where the front wheel member 2 is connected to the rod member 15, the front wheel member 2 functions as a wheel component of the toy 100. On the other hand, in a second state where the front wheel member 2 is detached from the rod member 15, the front wheel member 2 functions as a toy independent of the main body member 1. As described above, according to the toy 100, since the function of the front wheel member 2 changes according to the state of the toy 100, the playability of the toy 100 is enhanced.

[0046] Furthermore, in the toy 100 with the above configuration, the hole 41 of the flexible member 4 is hexagonal. Therefore, when the rod-shaped member 15 is inserted into the hole 41, the rod-shaped member 15 is in point contact with the flexible member 4. Accordingly, the front wheel member 2 can be easily detached from the rod-shaped member 15 by moving the front wheel member 2 in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the rod-shaped member 15.

[0047] According to the embodiments of this disclosure as described above, a walking toy can be provided in accordance with the following aspects.

[0048] According to the first aspect, the toy includes: a main body member including at least one rod-shaped member; a wheel member capable of being connected to the rod-shaped member; and a flexible member having a hole into which the rod-shaped member can be inserted, wherein each wheel member includes a receiving portion configured to receive the flexible member, the receiving portion having an insertion hole into which the rod-shaped member is inserted, wherein the wheel member is rotatable relative to the rod-shaped member when the flexible member is received in the receiving portion and the rod-shaped member is inserted into the insertion hole and the hole, and the flexible member does not rotate relative to the rod member when the wheel member rotates.

[0049] According to this configuration, with the flexible member housed in the receiving portion of the wheel member, the wheel member can rotate relative to the rod-shaped member. On the other hand, when the front wheel member rotates, the flexible member does not rotate relative to the rod-shaped member. That is, when the wheel member rotates with the rod-shaped member inserted into the insertion hole of the receiving portion of the wheel member and the hole of the flexible member, the front wheel member rotates relative to the rod-shaped member, but the flexible member housed in the receiving portion does not rotate relative to the rod-shaped member, thereby maintaining the connection between the rod-shaped member and the front wheel member while allowing the wheel member to rotate smoothly.

[0050] In the traveling toy according to the second aspect, the outer diameter of the rod-shaped member is equal to or greater than the inner diameter of the hole, and the outer diameter of the flexible member is smaller than the outer diameter of the receiving part.

[0051] With this configuration, since the outer diameter of the rod-shaped member is equal to or greater than the inner diameter of the hole, the flexible member cannot rotate relative to the rod-shaped member when the flexible member is accommodated in the receiving part and the rod-shaped member is inserted into the hole. On the other hand, since the outer diameter of the flexible member is smaller than the outer diameter of the receiving part, the wheel member can rotate relative to both the rod-shaped member and the flexible member. Therefore, with the toy having the above configuration, the wheel member can rotate more smoothly while maintaining the connection between the rod-shaped member and the wheel member.

[0052] In the toy according to the third aspect, the wheel component includes a wheel body and a cover, the wheel body includes a receiving portion, and the cover is attached to the wheel body to cover the receiving portion when the flexible component is received in the receiving portion.

[0053] According to this configuration, the flexible component can be easily accommodated in the receiving part, and the flexible component cannot be seen from the outside in the assembled state, thus achieving both assembly and design.

[0054] According to the fourth aspect of the toy, the flexible components are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the PVC has a Shore A hardness of 85 or higher.

[0055] According to this configuration, since the flexible component is made of polyvinyl chloride and the Shore A hardness of polyvinyl chloride is 85 or higher, the flexibility of the flexible component can be made appropriate.

[0056] According to the fifth aspect of the toy, the wheel component is detachably connected to the rod component relative to the rod component, so that the state of the toy can be changed between a first state (in which the wheel component is connected to the rod component) and a second state (in which the wheel component is detached from the rod component), wherein in the first state the wheel component functions as a wheel part of the toy and in the second state the wheel component functions as a toy independent of the main component.

[0057] According to this configuration, in the first state (where the front wheel member is connected to the rod-shaped member), the front wheel member functions as a wheel component of the toy. On the other hand, in the second state (where the front wheel member is detached from the rod-shaped member), the front wheel member functions as a toy independent of the main body member. As described above, according to the toy with the above configuration, the playability of the toy is enhanced because the function of the front wheel member changes according to the state of the toy.

[0058] In the toy according to the sixth aspect, the hole is polygonal in shape.

[0059] According to this configuration, the hole in the flexible member is polygonal in shape. Therefore, with the rod-shaped member inserted into the hole, the rod-shaped member makes point contact with the flexible member. Accordingly, the front wheel member can be easily detached from the rod-shaped member by moving the front wheel member in the direction opposite to the insertion direction of the rod-shaped member.

[0060] The above embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. This disclosure can be modified or improved without departing from its essence.

[0061] In this embodiment, the toy 100 includes a front wheel component 2 and a rear wheel component 3, but may not include the rear wheel component 3. The toy 100 may include a rear wheel component having the same configuration as the front wheel component 2.

[0062] In this embodiment, the toy 100 includes two front wheel components 2, but may include one, three or more front wheel components 2.

[0063] In this embodiment, the front wheel component 2 includes three insertion rods 213, and the cover portion 22 includes three cylindrical portions 221, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the front wheel component 2 may include one or two insertion rods 213, or may include four or more insertion rods 213. The cover portion 22 may include one or two cylindrical portions 221, or may include four or more cylindrical portions 221.

[0064] In this embodiment, the flexible component 4 is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the PVC has a Shore A hardness of 85 or higher, but the PVC may also have a Shore A hardness lower than 85.

Claims

1. A walking toy comprising: a body member including at least one rod-shaped member; a wheel member connectable with the rod-shaped member; and a flexible member having a hole portion into which the rod-shaped member is insertable, wherein the wheel member includes a housing portion configured to house the flexible member, the housing portion has an insertion hole into which the rod-shaped member is inserted, in a state where the flexible member is housed in the housing portion and the rod-shaped member is inserted into the insertion hole and the hole portion, the wheel member is rotatable relative to the rod-shaped member, and when the wheel member is rotated, the flexible member is not rotated relative to the rod-shaped member.

2. The walking toy according to claim 1, wherein: an outer diameter of the rod-shaped member is equal to or greater than an inner diameter of the hole portion, and an outer diameter of the flexible member is smaller than an outer diameter of the housing portion.

3. The walking toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: the wheel member includes a wheel body having the housing portion and a cover portion attached to the wheel body to cover the housing portion in a state where the flexible member is housed in the housing portion.

4. The walking toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: the flexible member is made of polyvinyl chloride, and a Shore A hardness of the polyvinyl chloride is 85 or more.

5. The walking toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: the wheel member is connected to the rod-shaped member in a detachable state relative to the rod-shaped member, the walking toy is changeable between a first state in which the wheel member is connected with the rod-shaped member and a second state in which the wheel member is detached from the rod-shaped member, in the first state, the wheel member functions as a wheel part of the walking toy, and in the second state, the wheel member functions as a toy independent of the body member.

6. The walking toy according to claim 5, wherein: the hole portion is in a polygonal shape. ​

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