Model toy and model component

Abstract

For example, the invention provides a model toy and a model part with a novel structure. This model toy is provided with: a first accessory having a through hollow part formed therein and having a groove part on the inner wall forming the hollow part; a second fitting which is formed in a ring shape and has, on the outer periphery of the ring, a protrusion that fits into the groove; and a third fitting that is inserted into the cavity of the first fitting and that is inserted into the ring of the second fitting that fits into the groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to model toys and model parts. Background Technology

[0002] In model toys, decorative accessories are known to achieve various appearances and forms by changing parts. For example, Patent Document 1 provides a humanoid toy with interchangeable clothes.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-59994 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] As with the existing technologies described above, various appearances and shapes can be achieved by changing parts. However, each shape requires a specific part, raising concerns about cost and the increased number of parts required. Furthermore, in structures that combine multiple parts in decorative parts such as clothing accessories, there are concerns about the separation of the parts and the impact of seams during assembly on the overall appearance.

[0008] This invention provides, for example, a novel structure for model toys and model parts.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The present invention is, for example, a model toy comprising: a first accessory having a through-hole portion formed therein, and a groove on the inner wall of the cavity; a second accessory being formed in a ring shape, and having a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that engages with the groove; and a third accessory being inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove.

[0011] Additionally, the present invention includes, for example, a model component that is mounted on a model toy, wherein the model component comprises: a first accessory having a through-hole portion formed therein, and a groove on the inner wall of the cavity; a second accessory being formed in a ring shape, and having a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that engages with the groove; and a third accessory being inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove.

[0012] The effects of the invention

[0013] According to the present invention, for example, it is possible to provide a model toy and model parts with a new structure. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an example of the front view of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing (a) the front view of a model toy and (b) the arm of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the arm portion according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the assembly structure of the arm in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the presence or absence of a sleeve in the arm portion of one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the movable part of the arm in one embodiment.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0021] 100. Model toy; 101. Head; 102. Upper body; 103a, 103b. Arms; 104. Waist; 105a, 105b. Legs; 106a, 106b. Sleeves. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the following embodiments do not limit the invention as defined in the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessary for the invention. Any combination of two or more features described in the embodiments may be used. Additionally, identical or identical structures are labeled with the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0023] <Appearance of model toys>

[0024] First, refer to Figure 1 An example of the appearance structure of the model toy 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 This shows the front view of model toy 100. Furthermore, the x-arrow indicates the left-facing direction of the model toy, the y-arrow indicates the upward-facing direction, and the z-arrow indicates the front-facing direction; the same applies to the other figures.

[0025] The model toy (humanoid figure) 100 includes a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, a waist 104, legs 105a and 105b, and sleeves 106a and 106b. The model toy 100 is an articulated model toy, such as an posable figure, and each part can move within a limited area created by its relationship with other components. The head 101 is connected to the upper body 102 using a ball-and-socket connector (hereinafter also referred to as a ball joint).

[0026] The upper body 102 corresponds to the upper body of the model toy 100, including the chest and abdomen. The upper body 102 is also connected to an arm 103, including a right arm 103a and a left arm 103b, via a spherical connecting member, and to a leg 105, including a right leg 105a and a left leg 105b, at the lower part. Furthermore, sleeves 106a, which are garments or other accessories, are detachably connected to the arm 103a, and sleeves 106b, which are garments or other accessories, are detachably connected to the arm 103b. In this embodiment, as an example of a garment, a long sleeve, such as a furisode, is attached to the arm; however, other garments or decorative parts may also be attached.

[0027] Sleeve 106a can be easily attached and detached relative to arm 103a, and sleeve 106b can be easily attached and detached relative to arm 103b. (For use...) Figure 5 As will be described later, the arm 103a can also be connected after the sleeve 106a has been detached, and the arm 103b can also be connected after the sleeve 106b has been detached, making it easy to change the appearance.

[0028] <Arm Parts Structure>

[0029] Reference Figure 2 The accessory structure of the arm 103b in this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 (a) represents the front view of model toy 100. Figure 2 (b) represents an exploded perspective view of the arm 103b of the model toy 100. Furthermore, Figure 2 (a) because it is with Figure 1 The same diagram is used, so the explanation is omitted. Furthermore, the structure of the left arm portion 103b will be explained here, but the structure of the right arm portion 103a is also the same as that of the left arm portion 103b, so the explanation is omitted.

[0030] like Figure 2As shown in (b), the arm portion 103b is configured to include fittings 201 to 211. Fitting 201 corresponds to the third fitting and is a fitting that constitutes the forearm portion. In fitting 201, fitting 211 is connected to one end, and fitting 202, which constitutes a portion of the elbow joint, is connected to the other end. Fitting 202 has a ring-shaped connecting portion that is rotatably connected to a cylindrical connecting portion of fitting 203. Fitting 203 and fitting 202 together constitute the elbow joint, forming a portion of the upper arm portion.

[0031] Fitting 203 is inserted into fitting 204. Fitting 204 has a through hole, and the cylindrical portion of fitting 203 is inserted into the through hole for connection. The cylindrical portion of fitting 203 is exposed through fitting 204, and the connecting portion of the shoulder fitting (not shown) that enters through the respective through holes of fittings 205 to 207 is inserted into the exposed cylindrical portion.

[0032] Accessory 210 corresponds to the first accessory and forms the sleeve of the arm 103b of the model toy 100. Accessory 201 is inserted from one end of accessory 210, and accessories 208, 209, and 211 are inserted from the other end. Accessory 208 corresponds to the second accessory and is a ring-shaped accessory that is inserted into accessory 210 while accessory 209 is connected. Accessory 201 is inserted relative to the ring portion of accessory 208. Accessory 211 is connected to the cylindrical end of accessory 201 that is inserted into accessory 208.

[0033] <Detailed Structure of the Arm>

[0034] Reference Figure 3 The detailed structure of the main components of the arm 103b in this embodiment will be described. Figure 3 (a) represents a perspective view of the accessory 210 that forms the sleeve 106b. Figure 3 (b) represents the exploded stereoscopic view of arm 103b.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown in (a), the first component 210 is formed by including grooves 301a and 301b, openings 302 and 303, and a cavity 304. Component 210 forms the sleeve 106b of the arm 103b as a single component. Therefore, compared to the case where multiple components are combined, seams (joints) during assembly can be prevented. Such seams could potentially create an unnatural impression on the appearance of the model toy 100, and it is desirable to avoid them as much as possible.

[0036] Grooves 301a and 301b are formed on both sides of the inner wall forming the cavity 304. Additionally, an opening 302 is formed at one end of the fitting 210 for inserting the arm fitting assembly, and an opening 303 is formed at the other end of the fitting 210 for inserting the wristband fittings 208 and 209 and the hand fitting 211. It is desirable that the opening 303 be formed with a larger diameter than the opening 302. This is because the fitting 208, which functions as a ring fitting, is fitted into the opening 303 side and further inserted and fixed to the arm portion, while no such fixing mechanism exists on the opening 302 side. Therefore, the size of the opening 302 is adjusted to correspond to the diameter of the arm portion. This suppresses wobbling of the arm portion at the opening 302 side.

[0037] The cavity 304 refers to the area formed inside the openings 302 and 303. While it's possible to consider forming a fitting with such a cavity by combining two fittings, in this embodiment, as described above, it is integrally formed from a single fitting. This avoids the seams present when using two fittings. Furthermore, in the case of multiple fittings combined, there is a possibility of separation (dispersion); however, since separation is not a possibility when using a single fitting, this is advantageous.

[0038] Figure 3 (b) shows an exploded perspective view of the wristband 310, the arm portion 311, and the sleeve accessory 210. The wristband 310 is configured to include accessories 208 and 209. The arm portion 311 is configured to include accessories 201 to 207. The accessory 208 forming the wristband 310 is configured to include protrusions 321a and 321b and a ring 322. Protrusions 321a and 321b are formed on the outer periphery of the ring 322. The accessory 201 forming the arm portion 311 is configured to include a cylindrical portion 331 corresponding to the forearm portion at one end.

[0039] <Arm assembly structure>

[0040] Reference Figure 4 The assembly structure of the arm 103b in this embodiment will be described. Figure 4 of (a) Figure 4 (b) represents the exploded stereoscopic view of arm 103b.

[0041] Figure 4(a) indicates the case where a wrist strap 310 is installed relative to the fitting 210 constituting the sleeve 106b. More specifically, the wrist strap 310 is inserted from the opening 303 side of the fitting 210, and the protrusions 321a and 321b of the fitting 208 are engaged with the grooves 301a and 301b formed in the inner wall of the fitting 210 to form a connection. Furthermore, from this state, as shown by the dotted line, the arm portion 311 is inserted from the opening 302 side of the fitting 210 to form a connection.

[0042] Figure 4 (b) indicates from Figure 4 In state (a), the arm portion 311 is further connected to the accessory 210. When the arm portion 311 is inserted into the accessory 210, the loop 322 of the accessory 208 connected to the wrist strap 310 is inserted into the front end of the cylindrical portion 331 of the accessory 201 and fixed thereto. Thus, the accessory 210, which serves as a sleeve, can be easily installed relative to the arm portion 311. Furthermore, the accessory 211, which serves as a hand, is further inserted into the hole of the cylindrical portion 331 of the arm portion 311 and connected thereto. In this way, the accessory 210, which serves as a sleeve in this embodiment, can be easily connected to the arm portion 311 by means of the accessory 208, which serves as a loop accessory.

[0043] <Sleeve attachment and removal>

[0044] Reference Figure 5 The attachment and detachment of the sleeve in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 5 of (a) Figure 5 (b) represents the front view of arm 103b.

[0045] Figure 5 (a) indicates the arm 103b with the sleeve accessory 210 installed. On the other hand, Figure 5 (b) indicates the arm portion 103b after the accessory 210, which serves as the sleeve, has been detached. Thus, according to this embodiment, the arm portion 103b can be assembled even after the accessory 210 has been detached. Specifically, the arm portion 311 is connected to the accessory 211, which serves as the hand, via the wrist strap 310. Therefore, in the model toy 100 of this embodiment, the appearance can be easily changed by attaching and detaching the sleeves 106a and 106b.

[0046] <Articulation of the arm>

[0047] Reference Figure 6 The attachment and detachment of the sleeve in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 6 of (a) Figure 6 (b) represents the front view of arm 103b.

[0048] Figure 6 (a) indicates the arm portion 103b in a state where the elbow joint is not rotated. Here, as shown in the dashed area, the end of the accessory 210 on the opening 302 side is formed with an angled cutout 600. This is to ensure the movable area based on the elbow joint.

[0049] Figure 6 (b) indicates the arm portion 103b in a state where the elbow joint is rotated. In this way, using the area secured by the cutout 600, the arm portion 103b can rotate the forearm significantly using the elbow joint. Furthermore, if the accessory 210 does not have the cutout 600, when the arm portion is bent, the accessory 204 and accessory 210 come into contact at an earlier stage, thus reducing the movable area.

[0050] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment includes: a first accessory having a through-hole formed inside, and a groove on the inner wall of the hole; a second accessory being formed in a ring shape, and having a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that engages with the groove; and a third accessory being inserted into the hole of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove. Thus, the present invention, for example, can realize accessories that can be mounted on multiple model toys with a simple structure.

[0051] <Variation Example>

[0052] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and alterations can be made within the scope of the invention's intent. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the example of a sleeve attached to the arm is described as a clothing part covering the model toy, but it is not particularly limited, and includes various types such as armor and accessories.

[0053] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0054] The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1)

[0056] A model toy, wherein,

[0057] This model toy features:

[0058] The first component has a through cavity formed inside, and a groove is provided on the inner wall forming the cavity.

[0059] The second component is formed in a ring shape and has a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that engages with the groove; and

[0060] The third accessory is inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove. (2)

[0062] In the model toy described in (1), the first accessory is a single, integrally formed accessory. (3)

[0064] Among the model toys described in (1) or (2),

[0065] The groove is formed on both sides of the inner wall.

[0066] The protrusions are formed correspondingly to the two grooves formed on the two sides of the inner wall. (4)

[0068] Among the model toys described in any of (1) to (3),

[0069] The model toy also has a fourth accessory that connects to the third accessory.

[0070] The third fitting has a cylindrical portion into which a ring is inserted into the second fitting.

[0071] The fourth accessory is connected by inserting a portion into the hole of the cylindrical part. (5)

[0073] Among the model toys described in any of (1) to (4),

[0074] The first accessory forms the sleeve.

[0075] The third component forms the arm. (6)

[0077] Among the model toys described in (4),

[0078] The first accessory forms the sleeve.

[0079] The third component forms the arm.

[0080] The fourth accessory forms the hand. (7)

[0082] In the model toys described in (5) or (6), the second accessory forms a wristband. (8)

[0084] In the model toy described in (6), the third and fourth accessories can be assembled with the aid of the second accessory after the first accessory has been disassembled. (9)

[0086] In any of the model toys described in (5) to (8), the first accessory has a cutout that ensures the movable area of ​​the elbow joint of the arm. (10)

[0088] A model component, which is mounted on a model toy, wherein...

[0089] This model component has:

[0090] The first component has a through cavity formed inside, and a groove is provided on the inner wall forming the cavity.

[0091] The second component is formed in a ring shape and has a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that engages with the groove; and

[0092] The third accessory is inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove.

Claims

1. A model toy, wherein, This model toy features: The first component has a through cavity formed inside, and a groove is provided on the inner wall forming the cavity. The second component is formed in the shape of a ring and has a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that fits into the groove. as well as The third accessory is inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, The first component is a single, integrally formed component.

3. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, The groove is formed on both sides of the inner wall. The protrusions are formed correspondingly to the two grooves formed on the two sides of the inner wall.

4. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, The model toy also has a fourth accessory that connects to the third accessory. The third fitting has a cylindrical portion into which a ring is inserted into the second fitting. The fourth accessory is connected by inserting a portion into the hole of the cylindrical part.

5. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, The first accessory forms the sleeve. The third component forms the arm.

6. The model toy according to claim 4, wherein, The first accessory forms the sleeve. The third component forms the arm. The fourth accessory forms the hand.

7. The model toy according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The second accessory forms a wristband.

8. The model toy according to claim 4 or 6, wherein, The third and fourth components can be assembled using the second component after the first component has been disassembled.

9. The model toy according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The first accessory has a cutout that ensures the movable area of ​​the elbow joint of the arm.

10. A model component, which is mounted on a model toy, wherein, This model component has: The first component has a through cavity formed inside, and a groove is provided on the inner wall forming the cavity. The second component is formed in the shape of a ring and has a protrusion on the outer periphery of the ring that fits into the groove. as well as The third accessory is inserted into the cavity of the first accessory and into the ring of the second accessory that engages with the groove.

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