Rotary toy

Abstract

A rotating toy is provided with: a plurality of protrusions (32) which are disposed at different radial positions on the surface of a rotating gear (30) and which extend in the circumferential direction; and a plurality of detection switches (35) disposed corresponding to the plurality of protrusions (32) and capable of detecting the corresponding protrusions (32), respectively. And a control unit (10) that detects the circumferential position of the rotary gear (30) on the basis of a combination of the detection results of the plurality of detection switches (35). According to the rotating toy, rotation of the toy can be detected with low cost and a simple structure.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a rotating toy. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, a technique of using a contact switch such as a vane switch in rotation detection of a rotating body is known (for example, refer to Patent Literature 1).

[0003] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-128809

[0004] In Patent Literature 1, a specific rotation detection method is not disclosed. An object of the present application is to detect rotation of a toy at low cost and with a simple structure. SUMMARY

[0005] A rotating toy according to the present application includes: a rotating member that rotates according to an operator's operation; and a plurality of convex portions that are arranged at mutually different radial positions in a surface of the rotating member and respectively extend in a circumferential direction; and a plurality of contact switches that are arranged corresponding to the plurality of convex portions and can respectively detect a corresponding convex portion; and a control portion that detects a circumferential position of the rotating member according to a combination of detection results of the plurality of contact switches.

[0006] According to the present application, rotation of a toy can be detected at low cost and with a simple structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a shooting toy in a fire extinguishing training mode. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a shooting toy in a fire station mode. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a shooting toy. Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a base unit. Figure 5 is a view for explaining the action of a first undulating control plate accompanying rotation of a rotating plate. Figure 6 is a view for explaining the action of a first undulating control plate accompanying rotation of a rotating plate. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a shooting range unit. Figure 8 is a view for explaining a support structure of an undulating member. Figure 9 is a view of a rotating plate and a locking member viewed from the side. Figure 10is a block diagram showing a schematic control structure of the shooting toy. Figure 11 is a view of the rotary gear and the detection switch viewed from the back side (below). Figure 12 is a view for explaining the combination of the two protrusions of the rotary gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present application will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0009] 1. Overall structure of the shooting toy Figure 1 and Figure 2 is a perspective view of the shooting toy 1 of the present embodiment, Figure 1 is a view showing a fire extinguishing training mode to be described later, Figure 2 is a view showing a fire station mode to be described later. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the shooting toy 1. As shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the shooting toy 1 is capable of playing a shooting game that imitates a fire extinguishing activity of a vehicle toy C. The shooting toy 1 is one example of the rotary toy of the present application. Specifically, the shooting toy 1 includes a base unit 20, a shooting field unit 40 arranged on the base unit 20, and a launching device 60. The shooting field unit 40 and the launching device 60 are rotated on the base unit 20 about a central axis Ax (refer to Figure 4 ) in the up-and-down direction. Thereby, the shooting toy 1 is configured to be able to take a fire extinguishing training mode Ml Figure 1 in which the launching device 60 is located on the front side of the base unit 20, and a fire station mode M2 Figure 2 in which the launching device 60 is located on the back side of the base unit 20. In addition, in the following description, each direction of front, back, left, right, up and down of the shooting toy 1 refers to the direction shown in each drawing. Since the shooting field unit 40 and the launching device 60 are a direction changing structure as described above, the state under the fire extinguishing training mode Ml is described unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the shooting field unit 40, the open side of the shooting field unit 40 in a plane perpendicular to the up-and-down direction is referred to as "front side F", and the opposite side thereof is referred to as "back side B". The front side F corresponds to the front side in the fire extinguishing training mode Ml, and the back side B corresponds to the back side in the fire extinguishing training mode Ml. In addition, in the following description, the direction perpendicular to the central axis Ax is referred to as "radial direction", and the direction of rotation centered on the central axis Ax is referred to as "circumferential direction".

[0010] 2. Arrangement of the base unit Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the base unit 20. As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 The base unit 20 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and rotatably supports the shooting range unit 40 and the launching device 60. The base unit 20 is an example of the base of the present application. Specifically, the base unit 20 is provided with a base plate 21, a rotation gear 30, a rotation plate 22, and a first undulation control plate 23.

[0011] The base plate 21 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape, and has a recess 211 that is open upward in a substantially central portion. The recess 211 is formed in a circular shape with the center axis Ax as the center in a plan view. A slope 212 that is inclined downward and forward is formed on the front side of the recess 211 in the base plate 21. As described later, the slope 212 constitutes a running road on which the vehicle toy C slides out from the parking stand 25. An operation handle 213 that is operated when the user (operator) rotates the shooting range unit 40 is disposed at the end portion on the right side of the slope 212 in the base plate 21. The protrusion that is formed in the base plate 21 on the opposite side (left side) of the operation handle 213 with respect to the slope 212 is a pressing handle 21a for pressing the base unit 20 when the user rotates the operation handle 213. Further, on the base plate 21, in addition to a power switch 214 that switches on / off of the power supply, a battery housing portion 215 that houses a battery, and a speaker 216 that outputs sound, a control circuit for driving the shooting toy 1, a control substrate on which electronic components are mounted (omitted from the drawing), and the like are disposed.

[0012] The rotation gear 30 is formed in a circular ring plate shape, and is housed in the recess 211 in a state of being orthogonal to the vertical direction with the center axis Ax as the center. The rotation gear 30 is rotatably supported by a plurality of wheels 31 around the center axis Ax. The rotation gear 30 is engaged with the operation handle 213 via a not-shown connecting gear, and rotates around the center axis Ax as the operation handle 213 rotates.

[0013] The rotation gear 30 detects the circumferential position (rotation position) by two detection switches (contact type switches) 35. The two detection switches 35 are disposed below the rotation gear 30, and respectively detect two protrusions (omitted from the drawing) that are formed on the back (lower surface) of the rotation gear 30. The positions in the radial direction of the two protrusions are different from each other, and the extension ranges in the circumferential direction are also different from each other. Thus, based on the combination of the detection results of the two detection switches 35, the circumferential position of the rotation gear 30 is detected. The detection of the circumferential position of the rotation gear 30 by the two detection switches 35 will be described in detail later.

[0014] The rotating plate 22 is formed in the shape of a circular plate and is arranged to close the opening on the upper surface of the recess 211. The rotating plate 22 supports the cylindrical central portion 221 on the base plate 21 in a rotatable manner and is fixed to the rotating gear 30, rotating integrally with the rotating gear 30 around the central axis Ax. A plurality of pressure plates 223 are arranged on the periphery of the rotating plate 22 to prevent the rotating plate 22 from floating (falling upwards) and are fixed to the base plate 21. A flat parking platform 25 is disposed on approximately the rear half of the upper surface of the rotating plate 22. Multiple (three in this embodiment) toy vehicles C can be arranged side-by-side on the upper surface of the parking platform 25. The parking platform 25 has support protrusions 251 protruding from the left and right sides of the rear end, allowing it to be rotatably supported on the rotating plate 22. A standing rod 252 protrudes from the left side of the parking platform 25. When the user operates the standing rod 252 to pull it rearward (rear side B), the parking platform 25 rotates around the support protrusions 251, causing the front side (front side F) to rise and stand up (tilt).

[0015] like Figure 9 As shown, the rotating plate 22 is locked in a predetermined circumferential position (rotational position) corresponding to the fire station mode M2 ​​and the fire extinguishing training mode M1 by the locking member 27 held on the base plate 21. The locking member 27, viewed from the side, is tapered upwards and positioned below the periphery of the rotating plate 22. Furthermore, the locking member 27 is supported to move vertically and is subjected to an upward force. On the periphery of the rotating plate 22, corresponding to the upper position of the locking member 27, two downward-opening locking recesses 228 are formed on opposite sides of the circumference, separated by the central axis Ax. Thus, the rotating plate 22 is positioned at the two points on the circumference where the locking member 27 and the locking recesses 228 are engaged. These two points correspond to the circumferential positions in fire station mode M2 ​​and fire training mode M1. Furthermore, the periphery of the locking recess 228 in the peripheral portion of the rotating plate 22, i.e., the shoulder 228a on the right side view, protrudes downwards from the other parts of the lower surface of the peripheral portion of the rotating plate 22. The lower end of the shoulder 228a is lower than the lower limit of the range of movement of the front end of the locking member 27. Therefore, starting from the state where the rotating plate 22 is locked to the locking member 27, rotation in the direction of the arrow in the figure is allowed only (counterclockwise rotation when viewed from above), and rotation in the opposite direction is restricted. Furthermore, the locking force generated by the engagement of the locking component 27 with the locking recess 228 of the rotating plate 22 is greater than the contact resistance of the detection switch 35 that contacts the protrusion 32. Therefore, the user who manually rotates the rotating plate 22 will not mistake the position where the detection part of the detection switch 35 contacts the protrusion 32 for the predetermined locking position of the rotating plate 22. That is, the rotating plate 22 can be accurately locked in the circumferential position corresponding to the fire station mode M2 ​​and the fire extinguishing training mode M1.

[0016] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first undulation control plate 23 is used to undulate the undulation component 43 of the shooting range unit 40, which will be described later, and is an example of the first movable component of the present invention. The first undulation control plate 23 is formed in a generally flat plate shape and is disposed approximately at the center of the recess 211 in a state orthogonal to the vertical direction. Specifically, the first undulation control plate 23 has a plurality of elongated guide holes 231 extending in the front-rear direction. In each guide hole 231, a cylindrical guide portion 225 erected on the lower surface of the rotating plate 22 is inserted from above in a manner that allows it to move along the guide hole 231. In addition, an elongated insertion hole 232 is formed at approximately the center of the first undulation control plate 23, which inserts from above into the center portion 221 of the rotating plate 22. On the lower surface of the first undulation control plate 23, a roller support portion 233 supporting a cylindrical roller 26 is provided at the front end. The roller 26 is slidably (or rollably) fitted into a guide channel 217 formed on the base plate 21. The guide channel 217 is formed as a circular track eccentric from the central axis Ax in plan view, with its center P located in front of the central axis Ax.

[0017] According to this structure, the first undulation control plate 23 rotates and translates relative to the rotating plate 22 as the rotating plate 22 rotates. Specifically, when the rotating plate 22 rotates about the central axis Ax, a rotational force in the same direction is applied to the first undulation control plate 23 through the guide portion 225 of the rotating plate 22. At this time, since the rotation of the first undulation control plate 23 is restricted within the guide channel 217 of the base plate 21 by the roller 26, it rotates about the center P of the guide channel 217. As a result, the first undulation control plate 23 rotates along with the rotating plate 22, rotating off-center from the rotation center of the rotating plate 22, and translates relative to the rotating plate 22. In this embodiment, as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, as the transition from fire training mode M1 to fire station mode M2 ​​occurs, the first undulation control panel 23 moves horizontally to the rear side B of the firing range unit 40 at a distance corresponding to the eccentricity.

[0018] Further, two link protrusions 234 are vertically provided on the upper surface of the first undulation control plate 23 in parallel in the left-right direction. The link protrusions 234 protrude to a position higher than the rotating plate 22 through the through holes 226 of the rotating plate 22 (refer to Figure 3 ), and are linked to the link member 46 of the shooting range unit 40 described later. An open portion 235 in the shape of a U as viewed from the left-right direction (from the front) is formed at the front end (upper end) of the link protrusion 234. The link member 46 (link shaft 461) of the shooting range unit 40 described later is fitted in the open portion 235 so as to be movable in the up-down direction.

[0019] 3. Configuration of shooting range unit Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the shooting range unit 40. As shown in Figure 7 , the shooting range unit 40 includes a support housing 41, a shooting ramp 42, a second undulation control plate 45, and a link member 46. The shooting range unit 40 is rotatably arranged on the base unit 20.

[0020] The support housing 41 supports the shooting ramp 42, and houses the second undulation control plate 45 and the link member 46. The lower portion of the support housing 41 is formed in a shape corresponding to the rotating plate 22 of the base unit 20, and is fixed to the upper surface of the rotating plate 22. However, the rear portion of the support housing 41 is formed in a state in which the garage space 25S on the parking stage 25 of the base unit 20 is open to the rear (back side B) (refer to Figure 2 ).

[0021] The shooting ramp 42 is arranged on the upper side of the support housing 41, and is fixed to the support housing 41. The shooting ramp 42 is formed in the shape of a ramp inclined downward in the front direction, and has a ground surface 42a inclined with respect to the up-down direction (vertical direction). The front lower end of the shooting ramp 42 is open to the front direction, and the periphery thereof other than the lower end is covered by a wall. A plurality of undulation members 43, which are targets for a shooting game, are arranged on the ground surface 42a of the shooting ramp 42, and differ in size and shape.

[0022] Figure 8 is a view for explaining the support structure of the undulation member 43. Each undulation member 43 is formed in the shape of a substantially flat plate simulating a flame, and is supported by the shooting ramp 42 so as to be able to undulate. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8 , each undulation member 43 has two support shafts 431, a front leg portion 432, and a rear leg portion 433. Two support shafts 431 are coaxially arranged on the left and right sides of the lower end of the undulating member 43. Each support shaft 431 is formed as a cylinder in the left-right direction and is rotatably supported on the bearing portion 421 of the firing ramp 42. A recess 42b corresponding to the shape of the undulating member 43 is formed on the ground 42a of the firing ramp 42, and bearing portions 421 are formed on the left and right sides of the lower end of the recess 42b. The upper opening of the bearing portion 421 is designed to allow the insertion of the support shaft 431, and an anti-dislodgement member is formed to prevent the support shaft 431 from falling off. A first locking portion 421a in the shape of a protrusion is formed on the bottom surface of either bearing portion 421 to lock the undulating member 43. In the two support shafts 431, a second locking part 431a is formed on the side corresponding to the bearing part 421 having the first locking part 421a, which locks into the first locking part 421a of the bearing part 421. The first locking part 421a and the second locking part 431a are specifically designed to lock into each other to maintain the upright state of the undulating member 43 when transitioning from the fire training mode M1 to the fire station mode M2. The undulating member 43 is configured to achieve two states: an upright state in which it undulates around the support shaft 431 and stands in a forward tilted posture relative to the vertical direction, and a collapsed state in which it lies on the ground 42a (inside the recess 42b) with its front end positioned on the height side of the ground 42a.

[0023] The front foot portion 432 is formed into a generally flat plate shape, protruding approximately vertically forward from the lower center of the undulating member 43. When the undulating member 43 is in the upright state, the front foot portion 432 abuts against the firing ramp 42, holding the undulating member 43 in the upright state. In addition, when in the upright state, the front foot portion 432 is disposed in the front recess 42c formed in the ground 42a of the firing ramp 42, for example, its upper surface is approximately flush with the ground 42a.

[0024] The rear foot 433 is formed in a generally flat shape and protrudes approximately vertically from the lower center of the undulating member 43 to the rear. The rear foot 433 is pressed when upright and engages with the second undulating control plate 45 (the locking rib 453 described later) in the fire extinguishing training mode M1 to keep the undulating member 43 in an upright state.

[0025] like Figure 7 As shown, the second undulation control plate 45 is used to undulate the undulation member 43. The second undulation control plate 45 is formed as a flat plate and is held on the lower side of the firing ramp 42 in a state parallel to the firing ramp 42 (i.e., tilted forward and downward). A plurality of elongated support holes 451 are formed on the second undulation control plate 45. In each support hole 451, a cylindrical support shaft erected on the lower surface of the firing ramp 42 is inserted from the top in a manner that allows it to move along the support hole 451. A plurality of press recesses 452 corresponding to the plurality of relief members 43 are formed on the upper surface of the second relief control plate 45. The press recess 452 is used to press the rear side leg portion 433 of the relief member 43 to make the relief member 43 stand up. Specifically, the press recess 452 is formed at a position corresponding to the rear side leg portion 433 of the corresponding relief member 43, at a position corresponding to the front side left and right center of the recess 42b of the shooting slope 42, and communicates with the recess 42b through a through hole 42d formed on the bottom surface of the recess 42b (see FIG. 6). Figure 8 When the relief member 43 is laid down with the second relief control plate 45 located at the front side F, the rear side leg portion 433 of the relief member 43 is housed in the press recess 452. At the left and right center of the rear side in the press recess 452, a substantially flat plate-shaped locking rib 453 orthogonal to the left and right directions is erected. The locking rib 453 locks the rear side leg portion 433 of the relief member 43, and the locking rib 453 and the rear side leg portion 433 are locked to each other to maintain the standing state of the relief member 43 in the fire extinguishing training mode Ml.

[0026] The link member 46 links the second relief control plate 45 with the first relief control plate 23 of the base unit 20 to make them interlock. The link member 46 is disposed at the left and right center of the lower end of the second relief control plate 45 and is fixed to the second relief control plate 45. The link member 46 has a link shaft 461 in the left and right directions at the lower portion. The link shaft 461 is connected to the two link protrusions 234 of the first relief control plate 23 of the base unit 20. Specifically, the link shaft 461 is fitted to the opening portions 235 of the two link protrusions 234 so as to be movable in the up and down directions.

[0027] 4. Structure of the launching device As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the launching device 60 is disposed at the lower end of the front side F of the shooting range unit 40 and shoots the vehicle toy C on the shooting slope 42. Figure 1 Specifically, the launching device 60 is detachably mounted on the rotary plate 22 of the base unit 20 and is supported so as to be rotatable (pan) in the left and right directions within a prescribed range. The launching device 60 has a pair of walk plates 63 and a shooting portion 65. Figure 3 The pair of walk plates 63 is a shooting passage on which the vehicle toy C as a shooting body is placed and corresponds to the left and right wheels of the vehicle toy C. The pair of walk plates 63 is inclined in such a manner that it is located on the upper side as it goes toward the rear side along the shooting slope 42. Specifically, the launching device 60 is detachably mounted on the rotary plate 22 of the base unit 20 and is supported so as to be rotatable (pan) in the left and right directions within a prescribed range. The launching device 60 has a pair of walk plates 63 and a shooting portion 65. The pair of walk plates 63 is a shooting passage on which the vehicle toy C as a shooting body is placed and corresponds to the left and right wheels of the vehicle toy C. The pair of walk plates 63 is inclined in such a manner that it is located on the upper side as it goes toward the rear side along the shooting slope 42. The shooting section 65 is provided on the pair of walk plates 63 and shoots the vehicle toy C placed on the pair of walk plates 63 in a direction along the pair of walk plates 63. An end surface of the back surface side B of the shooting section 65 supports a back end surface of the vehicle toy C placed on the pair of walk plates 63. The shooting section 65 is urged in the shooting direction along the walk plates 63 by an urging member not shown. The user pulls the operation lever 652 formed at a front end of the shooting section 65 forward against the urging force of the urging member and then releases the operation lever 652, and the vehicle toy C is shot by the urging force of the urging member.

[0028] 5. Control configuration Figure 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic control configuration of the shooting toy 1. As shown in Figure 10 , the shooting toy 1 has a control section 10 mounted on a control substrate not shown. The control section 10 is configured by, for example, a microcomputer or the like, and stores a program or the like in advance.

[0029] As described above, the rotation gear 30 detects its circumferential position by the two detection switches 35 detecting the two protrusions 32. Specifically, as shown in Figure 11 , the two detection switches 35 are provided corresponding to the two protrusions 32 and detect the corresponding protrusions 32, respectively. The two detection switches 35 are provided in parallel in the same circumferential position in the radial direction, in which the inner side switch 35a on the inner diameter side detects the inner side protrusion 32a and the outer side switch 35b on the outer diameter side detects the outer side protrusion 32b.

[0030] The two protrusions 32 are provided at mutually different radial positions in the lower surface of the rotation gear 30 and are each formed in a circular arc shape extending in the circumferential direction. The two protrusions 32 differ from each other in the range of extension in the circumferential direction, and preferably differ from each other in the positions of all the end portions 321 in the circumferential direction. Further, the corners of each protrusion 32 in the circumferential direction are chamfered in a shape corresponding to the shape of the detection portion (contact portion) of the detection switch 35. That is, the corners of the top surface (lower surface) and the end surface in the circumferential direction in each protrusion 32 are chamfered in a manner to reduce the electrical resistance when coming into contact with the detection portion of the detection switch 35.

[0031] The two protrusions 32 each have a portion other than the protrusion 32 on the circumference thereof as a recess, and the recesses and protrusions form a concave-convex pattern PT on the circumference. The inner side concave-convex pattern PT1 is formed including the inner side protrusion 32a, and the outer side concave-convex pattern PT2 is formed including the outer side protrusion 32b. As shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 , the two concave-convex patterns PT are formed in the following four circumferential ranges in which the combination of the inner side and the outer side concave-convex is different. Inner side: Outer side: Circumferential range (1) Concave: Concave: First region Rl (fire station mode M2) (2) Concave: Convex: Second region R2 (3) Convex: Convex: Third region R3 (fire extinguishing training mode Ml) (4) Convex: Concave: Fourth region R4

[0032] The first region Rl corresponds to the fire station mode M2 and is not particularly limited but has an angular range of about 30°. The second region R2 corresponds to a transition state from the fire station mode M2 to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml. The third region R3 corresponds to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml and is not particularly limited but has an angular range of about 30°. The third region R3 is located on the opposite side with respect to the first region Rl with the center axis Ax interposed therebetween. The fourth region R4 corresponds to a transition state from the fire extinguishing training mode Ml to the fire station mode M2.

[0033] Each of the first region Rl and the third region R3 includes a card position SP through which the rotating plate 22 (the rotating gear 30) passes the card member 27. Here, the so-called card position SP refers to a circumferential position at which the rotating gear 30 is carded on the card member 27. The card position SP is disposed at a circumferential position that is intermediate in each of the first region Rl and the third region R3, and is separated by, for example, 10° or more in the circumferential direction from both ends of the region. This provides a margin for the user to recognize the fire extinguishing training mode Ml and the fire station mode M2. Thus, for example, even in a case where the user excessively rapidly rotates the rotating gear 30 without passing through the card position SP, the user is likely to notice the passing and is likely to stop the rotation within the range of the first region Rl or the third region R3.

[0034] The four circumferential ranges are detected on the basis of a combination of detection results of the two concave-convex patterns PT (two convex portions 32) by the two detection switches 35. For example, in a case where both of the two concave-convex patterns PT are concave (both of the two convex portions 32 are not detected), the first region Rl of the rotating gear 30 becomes a circumferential position that is detected by the detection switches 35. In addition, in the first region Rl in which neither of the two detection switches 35 is in contact with the convex portion 32, the load on the detection portion of the detection switch 35 is small. Therefore, when the same state is maintained for a long time (for example, at the time of shipment of the shooting toy 1 or the like), it is preferable to card the rotating gear 30 at the card position SP within the first region Rl (the fire station mode M2).

[0035] 6. Game of the shooting toy An example of a game in the shooting toy 1 will be described. Further, it is assumed here that the shooting toy 1 is in the fire brigade mode M2, and the vehicle toy C is loaded on the parking stand 25, and all the rising members 43 are in the raised state.

[0036] In the shooting toy 1 in the fire brigade mode M2, when the user (operator) turns on the power switch 214, a voice urging a shift to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml, such as "an emergency situation has occurred, please go to the training site", is outputted from the speaker 216, for example. The user operates the raising lever 252 of the parking stand 25 to raise (tilt) the parking stand 25, and the vehicle toy C is dispatched. The vehicle toy C on the parking stand 25 runs on the slope 212 of the parking stand 25 and the floor 21 and slides out to the front.

[0037] Next, when the user rotates the operation handle 213 of the floor 21 in a prescribed direction, the rotation gear 30 engaged with the operation handle 213 rotates around the center axis Ax. Then, the rotation plate 22 fixed to the rotation gear 30 also rotates, and the shooting range unit 40 and the launching device 60 on the rotation plate 22 rotate, and the shift to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml is started. At the same time, the circumferential position of the rotation gear 30 detected by the two detection switches 35 moves from the first region Rl to the second region R2. When the second region R2 is detected, the control section 10 outputs a special music during the shift from the speaker 216.

[0038] When the state where both of the concave-convex patterns PT are convex (both of the convex portions 32 are detected) is detected by the two detection switches 35, the control section 10 detects that the circumferential position of the detection switch 35 is in the third region R3 of the rotation gear 30, and shifts to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml. Further, at this time, the rotation plate 22 is latched at a latching position SP within the third region R3 by the latching member 27, and the rotation of the shooting range unit 40 is stopped. At this time, with the shift to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml, the second rising control plate 45 moves to the front side F, and becomes a state where the rear side leg portions 433 of the rising members 43 are latched by the latching ribs 453 of the second rising control plate 45.

[0039] When the shift to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml is detected, the control section 10 stops the music during the shift, and outputs a broadcast voice of the start of the fire extinguishing training from the speaker 216. Here, the control section 10 notifies of the departure from the fire extinguishing training mode Ml in the case where the user excessively rotates the shooting field unit 40 and passes through the fire extinguishing training mode Ml (the third region R3). As a specific example, the control section 10 notifies of the departure from the third region R3 in the case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the third region R3 and the time of continuously detecting the third region R3 is within a prescribed time. Alternatively, the control section 10 can also notify of the departure from the third region R3 in the case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the third region R3 and the prescribed performance in the third region R3 is insufficient by a prescribed degree of travel. In this notification, the control section 10 notifies of the departure from the fire extinguishing training mode Ml, for example, by the sound from the speaker 216, or further performs a notification output for promoting the restoration to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml (the reverse rotation of the rotating plate 22).

[0040] In the fire extinguishing training mode Ml, the user sets the vehicle toy C on the walking board 63 of the launching device 60, rotates the launching device 60, and aims at the fire simulating member 43. Then, the vehicle toy C is launched toward the fire simulating member 43 by pulling the operating lever 652 to the front and then releasing it. When the vehicle toy C hits the fire simulating member 43 at a time when the force is stronger than the retaining force that retains the fire simulating member 43 in the erected state, the fire simulating member 43 falls down. The retaining force that retains the fire simulating member 43 in the erected state includes the retaining force of the first retaining portion 421a of the shooting slope 42 and the second retaining portion 431a of the fire simulating member 43 in addition to the retaining force of the rear side leg portion 433 of the fire simulating member 43 and the retaining rib 453 of the second fire control plate 45.

[0041] When the user ends the fire extinguishing training, a sound that urges the shift to the fire brigade mode M2, for example, "Thank you, please return to the fire brigade" is output from the speaker 216. Therefore, when the user rotates the operating handle 213, the shooting field unit 40 and the launching device 60 on the rotating plate 22 rotate to start the shift to the fire brigade mode M2 as in the shift to the fire extinguishing training mode Ml. Consequently, the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 detected by the two detection switches 35 moves from the third region R3 to the fourth region R4. When the fourth region R4 is detected, the control section 10 outputs the dedicated music in the shift from the speaker 216.

[0042] When the state where both of the concave-convex patterns PT are concave (both of the convex portions 32 are not detected) is detected by the two detection switches 35, the control section 10 detects that the circumferential position of the detection switch 35 is in the first region Rl of the rotating gear 30, and shifts to the fire station mode M2. In addition, at this time, the rotating plate 22 is stopped from rotating by the retaining member 27 that retains the rotating plate 22 at the retaining position SP within the first region Rl. At this time, with the shift to the fire station mode M2, the second undulation control plate 45 moves to the back side B, and all the undulation members 43 stand up. In the shift to this standing-up state, the second locking portion 431a of the undulation member 43 passes over the first locking portion 421a of the shooting slope 42 and is locked to the first locking portion 421a, and the undulation member 43 is kept in the standing-up state.

[0043] When the shift to the fire station mode M2 is detected, the control section 10 stops the music at the time of the shift, for example, outputs a sound such as "Please put the vehicle in the garage" from the speaker 216. Here, the control section 10, in the case where the user excessively fast rotates the shooting field unit 40 and passes through the fire station mode M2 (the first region Rl), notifies of the disengagement from the fire station mode M2. This notification control is performed similarly to the above-described notification of the disengagement from the fire extinguishing training mode Ml. That is, the control section 10, in the case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the first region Rl and the time of the continuous detection of the first region Rl is within a prescribed time, notifies of the disengagement from the first region Rl. Alternatively, the control section 10 can also, in the case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the first region Rl and the prescribed performance in the first region Rl is insufficient by a prescribed degree of travel, notify of the disengagement from the first region Rl. In this notification, the control section 10, for example, notifies of the disengagement from the fire station mode M2 by a sound from the speaker 216, or further performs a notification output for urging the return to the fire station mode M2 (the reverse of the rotating plate 22). After the shift to the fire station mode M2, the user places the vehicle toy C on the parking stage 25, and ends the shooting game on the shooting toy 1.

[0044] 8. Technical Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above, according to the present embodiment, the two protrusions 32 disposed at mutually different radial positions in the rotating gear (rotating member) 30 are detected by the two detection switches (contact type switches) 35 disposed corresponding to the two protrusions 32, respectively. And, based on the combination of the detection results of the two detection switches 35, the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is detected. Thus, with the low-cost contact type switches, and by the simple structure of detecting the two protrusions 32 by only two detection switches 35, the rotation can be accurately detected. In addition, the detection switches 35 have a problem in terms of durability of long-term sliding, but by using a simple recognition pattern with a small rotation speed accompanying the operation of the operator and a small number of concavities and convexities, the consumption of the detection switches 35 can be suppressed.

[0045] In addition, according to the present embodiment, in a case where the first region R1 (or the third region R3) containing the locking position (the first circumferential position) SP is detected based on the detection results of the two detection switches 35, the speaker (the performance section) 216 is caused to perform a prescribed performance. Thus, the performance corresponding to the locking position SP can be accurately performed.

[0046] In addition, according to the present embodiment, in a case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the first region R1 (or the third region R3. The same applies hereinafter), and the time of continuously detecting the first region R1 is within a prescribed time, the detachment from the first region R1 is notified. Alternatively, in a case where the circumferential position of the rotating gear 30 is outside the first region R1, and the prescribed performance of the first region R1 is less than a prescribed progress, the detachment from the first region R1 is also notified. Thus, even in a case where the prescribed circumferential range is detached due to a user's misoperation or the like, the user can accurately recognize the detachment, and furthermore, the performance in the region can be reliably performed. In addition, even if the rotation stop at the strict locking position SP cannot be directly detected, the detachment from the appropriate region can be presumed based on the time of continuously detecting the region or the progress of the performance, and notified to the user. Furthermore, the user can be guided to the accurate play with a low cost and simple structure.

[0047] In addition, according to the present embodiment, the corner portion of the circumferential direction of each protrusion 32 is chamfered to a shape corresponding to the shape of the detection portion of the detection switch 35. Thus, the load of the detection portion of the detection switch 35 at the time of contact with the protrusion 32 can be accurately suppressed.

[0048] In addition, according to the present embodiment, the locking force of the locking member 27 is greater than the contact resistance of the detection switch 35. Therefore, the user who manually rotates the rotating plate 22 does not mistake the position where the detection portion of the detection switch 35 is contacted as the prescribed locking position of the rotating plate 22. That is, the rotating plate 22 can be accurately locked in the first region R1 and the third region R3.

[0049] In addition, according to the present embodiment, one locking position SP (the first circumferential position) is contained in the first region R1 where both of the protrusions 32 are not detected. Thus, the rotating portion containing the rotating gear 30 can be accurately locked in a state where the detection switch 35 is not contacted, that is, in a state where the load of the detection portion of the detection switch 35 is small. That is, for example, in a case where the shooting toy 1 is kept in the same state for a long time such as at the time of shipment, the rotation can be locked in a state where the load of the detection portion of the detection switch 35 is small.

[0050] Further, according to the present embodiment, the positions of all the end portions 321 of the two protrusions 32 in the circumferential direction are different from each other. Thus, compared to a structure in which the concave-convex changes at the same circumferential position at the same time, for example, in two concave-convex patterns, it is possible to make the shape of the protrusion 32 more planar and simple. Further, it is possible to make the molding of the molding concave-convex pattern simple.

[0051] 9. Other The above describes an embodiment of the present application, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the rotating toy of the present application, a shooting toy is described. However, the present application can be widely applied to rotating toys that perform rotation detection.

[0052] Further, the protrusions and the detection switch (contact type switch) can be three or more as long as they correspond to each other. Further, the contact type switch of the present application can not be a detection switch as long as it is a switch that can detect the protrusion by contact. Further, the number of the protrusions 32 in the concave-convex pattern PT is not particularly limited. There can be two or more protrusions 32. Further, the performance portion and the performance thereof of the present application are not limited to a speaker and sound output. For example, it is also possible to make a moving portion move or make a light emitting portion emit light.

[0053] Further, the details shown in the above-described embodiment can be appropriately changed within a range not departing from the gist of the present application. Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0054] 1 Shooting toy (rotating toy) 10 Control portion 22 Rotating plate 27 Latching member 30 Rotating gear (rotating member) 32 Protrusion 321 End portion 32a Inner side protrusion 32b Outer side protrusion 35 Detection switch (contact type switch) 35a Inner side switch 35b Outer side switch 216 Speaker (performance portion) 228 Latching concave portion 228a Shoulder portion PT Concave-convex pattern PT1 Inner side concave-convex pattern PT2 Outer side concave-convex pattern R1 First region R2 second region R3 third region R4 fourth region SP card positioning

Claims

1. A rotating toy, characterized in that, have: A rotating component that rotates according to operator input; and Multiple protrusions, which are arranged at different radial positions on the surface of the rotating component, extend circumferentially respectively; and Multiple contact switches are configured corresponding to the multiple protrusions, and each protrusion can be detected separately; and The control unit detects the circumferential position of the rotating component based on a combination of the detection results from the plurality of contact switches.

2. The rotating toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It has a locking component that locks the rotating component in the first circumferential position. When the control unit detects a predetermined circumferential range including the first circumferential position based on the detection results of the plurality of contact switches, it causes the performance unit to perform a predetermined performance.

3. The rotating toy as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit detects the condition where the circumferential position of the rotating component is outside the predetermined circumferential range, and the time for continuously detecting the predetermined circumferential range is within a predetermined time. Alternatively, if the circumferential position of the rotating component is outside the specified circumferential range, and the specified performance is insufficient for the specified line progress, a notification output indicating deviation from the specified circumferential range shall be provided.

4. The rotating toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The circumferential corners of each of the plurality of protrusions are chamfered to a shape corresponding to the shape of the detection part of the contact switch.

5. The rotating toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a locking component that locks the rotating component in a first circumferential position, wherein the locking force of the locking component is greater than the contact resistance of the contact switch.

6. The rotating toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a locking component that locks the rotating component at a first circumferential position. The combination of the multiple contact switch detection results includes a first detection result that not all of the multiple protrusions were detected. The first circumferential position is included within the circumferential range corresponding to the first detection result.

7. The rotating toy as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating component is locked in the first circumferential position when the rotating toy leaves the factory.

8. The rotating toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The circumferential extension ranges of the multiple protrusions are different from each other.

9. The rotating toy as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The positions of the plurality of protrusions at all ends in the circumferential direction are different from each other.

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