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 which covers a part of the model toy and has a first connecting part; a second accessory which covers the part of the model toy together with the first accessory and is provided with a second connecting part; and a third accessory connected to the first connecting part in a manner that the first accessory can rotate by taking the first connecting part as a rotating shaft, and connected to the second connecting part in a manner that the second accessory can rotate by taking the second connecting part as a rotating shaft.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In figurines and other model toys, various outfits and hairstyles are provided to match the specific model. Furthermore, each model has a different body shape, with varying lengths of limbs and torso. On the other hand, considering manufacturing costs, it is desirable to use the same accessories as much as possible within the same series of characters, allowing for customization of outfits, hairstyles, and other accessories to match different characters.

[0003] Patent document 1 proposes the following technology: in the joints that form the skeleton of a humanoid toy, for example, a connecting member connected to a lumbar spine accessory is connected to different positions of the lumbar spine accessory, thereby reducing or lengthening the skeleton.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-122248 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the aforementioned prior art, different body shapes can be created by deforming the skeletal structure of the model toy's main body. However, this requires complex accessory structures. Furthermore, clothing and other apparel covering the model toy's main body are difficult to shape based on the deformation of the skeletal structure. Moreover, there is the problem that if deformable structures are included in the accessories attached to the outside of the model toy, it will become too large, negatively impacting its appearance.

[0009] This invention provides, for example, a novel structure for model toys and model parts.

[0010] Solution for solving the problem

[0011] The present invention is, for example, a model toy, comprising: a first accessory that partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting portion; a second accessory that, together with the first accessory, covers the partial area of ​​the model toy and has a second connecting portion; and a third accessory that is connected to the first connecting portion such that the first accessory can rotate around the first connecting portion as a pivot, and is connected to the second connecting portion such that the second accessory can rotate around the second connecting portion as a pivot.

[0012] Alternatively, the present invention may be a model component mounted on a model toy, wherein the model component comprises: a first accessory that partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting portion; a second accessory that, together with the first accessory, covers the partial area of ​​the model toy and has a second connecting portion; and a third accessory that is connected to the first connecting portion such that the first accessory can rotate around the first connecting portion as a rotation axis, and is connected to the second connecting portion such that the second accessory can rotate around the second connecting portion as a rotation axis.

[0013] The effects of the invention

[0014] 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

[0015] Figure 1 This is an example of (a) the front view and (b) the side view of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing (a) the front view of a model toy and (b) the clothing part of one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the assembly structure of the clothing part attached to a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the detailed accessory structure of the clothing section in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top cross-sectional view of the upper body of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the movement of the clothing part of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0022] 100. Model toys; 101. Head; 102. Upper body; 103a, 103b. Arms; 104. Waist; 105a, 105b. Legs; 106. Clothing. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] <Appearance of model toys>

[0025] First, refer to Figure 1 An example of the appearance structure of the model toy 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 (a) indicates the front view of model toy 100. Figure 1 (b) indicates the exterior side 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 of the model toy, and the z-arrow indicates the front-facing direction of the model toy; the same applies to the other figures.

[0026] 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 clothing (jacket) 106. 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).

[0027] 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 arm parts 103, including a right arm 103a and a left arm 103b, via spherical connecting members, and to legs 105, including a right leg 105a and a left leg 105b, at the lower part. Furthermore, the upper body 102 is covered by clothing or other apparel parts 106. In this embodiment, a front-opening jacket will be described as an example of an apparel part.

[0028] Clothing section 106 consists of clothing accessories comprising multiple parts. Figure 1 In the example, a sleeveless jacket is taken as one example. Alternatively, the jacket sleeves can be formed on the upper arm portion of arms 103a and 103b. Figure 1In the example shown, the front portion is open at predetermined intervals. According to this embodiment, by rotating the accessory about a pivot axis located on the rear (back) side of the garment section 106, the predetermined intervals of the front portion of the jacket can be enlarged or reduced, thus increasing or decreasing the size of the jacket. Enlarging the front portion of the jacket increases the inner area of ​​the garment section 106, allowing it to accommodate larger model toys. Furthermore, since the garment section 106 is mainly divided into left and right accessories, it can be easily detached from the attached model toy.

[0029] <Accessories Structure of the Apparel Department>

[0030] Reference Figure 2 The accessory structure of the clothing section 106 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 upper body 200 of model toy 100. Furthermore, Figure 2 (a) because it is with Figure 1 The same diagram as (a) is omitted from the description.

[0031] The upper body 200 represents the part corresponding to the dotted area, including parts of the head 101, upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, and clothing 106. Figure 2 (b) shows an exploded perspective view of the clothing section 106. The clothing section 106 is configured to include accessories 201a, 201b, and 202. Accessory 201a corresponds to the first accessory, accessory 201b corresponds to the second accessory, and accessory 202 corresponds to the third accessory. Accessories 201a and 201b are installed from the left and right directions, respectively, relative to the head 101 and the upper body 102.

[0032] Furthermore, accessories 201a and 201b do not engage with the head 101 or the upper body 102, but are installed by covering the upper body 102. Therefore, even if accessories 201a and 201b are only installed on the upper body 102, there is a concern that they may fall off. Therefore, according to this embodiment, accessory 202 is connected to each connecting part from the back side of accessories 201a and 201b, and accessories 201a and 201b are held together with the upper body 102.

[0033] Furthermore, the upper arm portions 203a and 203b of arm portions 103a and 103b are rotatably connected to the upper body portion 102 via the openings of accessories 201a and 201b from the left and right directions. Alternatively, the upper arm portions 203a and 203b may form the sleeves of the garment portion 106.

[0034] <Assembly Structure of the Apparel Department>

[0035] Reference Figure 3 The assembly structure of the clothing part 106 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 3 (a) ~ Figure 3 (c) represents a rear-view perspective view of the upper body 102 and the clothing 106.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown in (a), accessories 201a and 201b cover the upper body 102 from the left and right directions. Accessories 201a and 201b only cover the upper body 102 and are not connected to it using fittings or the like. This is to allow for adjustment of the size of the garment 106. On the other hand, since accessories 201a and 201b are not connected to the upper body 102, the possibility of them falling off is relatively high. Therefore, in this embodiment, as described later, accessories 202 are used to connect them in a way that prevents accessories 201a and 201b from falling off the upper body 102.

[0037] Figure 3 (b) indicates a situation where accessories 201a and 201b are placed over the upper body 102, and the upper arm portion 203a of the arm is rotatably connected to the upper body 102 through accessory 201a, and the upper arm portion 203b of the arm is rotatably connected to the upper body 102 through accessory 201b. Furthermore, accessory 202 is connected to a connecting portion located on the back side of accessories 201a and 201b. For details regarding the connecting structure, please refer to... Figure 4 This will be discussed later. Figure 3 (c) indicates the case where the clothing part 106 and the upper arm parts 203a and 203b are assembled to the upper body part 102. In this state, the accessory 202 is connected to the accessories 201a and 201b and is connected to the upper body part 102 to prevent the accessories 201a and 201b from falling off the upper body part 102.

[0038] <Detailed Structure of the Costume Department>

[0039] Reference Figure 4 The detailed structure of the clothing section 106 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 4 (a) represents the rear-view perspective view of accessories 201a and 201b. Figure 4 (b) represents a perspective view of accessory 202.

[0040] Accessory 201a has a first connecting part 401a, and accessory 201b has a second connecting part 401b. For example... Figure 4As shown in (a), accessories 201a and 201b are assembled such that they partially abut against each other on the back side and have an opening on the front surface side. Furthermore, an opening 402 is formed on the back side of accessories 201a and 201b. The first connecting portion 401a and the second connecting portion 401b are formed at both ends of the upper portion of this opening 402, with two cylindrical base surfaces facing each other in the vertical direction of the model toy 100. This vertical direction is perpendicular to the cylindrical base surfaces. By forming a cylindrical shape in this positional relationship, when accessory 201a rotates about the first connecting portion 401a as a rotation axis, and accessory 201b rotates about the second connecting portion 401b as a rotation axis, the opening degree of the front side of the jacket can be adjusted.

[0041] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 401a is formed into a cylindrical shape because it serves as the rotation axis of the accessory 201a, and the second connecting portion 401b is formed into a cylindrical shape because it serves as the rotation axis of the accessory 201b. Figure 4 As shown in (b), the accessory 202 has a first recess 411a for rotatably connecting the first connecting portion 401a and a second recess 411b for rotatably connecting the second connecting portion 401b. The first recess 411a is configured to engage with a relatively weak engagement force so that the first connecting portion 401a can rotate, and the second recess 411b is configured to engage with a relatively weak engagement force so that the second connecting portion 401b can rotate. Additionally, the accessory 202 has a third connecting portion 412 that connects to the upper body portion 102. The third connecting portion 412 passes through the opening 402 formed by the accessories 201a and 201b abutting against the ground and is inserted into the upper body portion 102.

[0042] <Top view section>

[0043] Reference Figure 5 A top view cross-section of the upper body 102 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 5 This shows a top-view cross-section of the upper body 102. The bottom direction of the attached figure indicates the front direction of the model toy 100, and the top direction indicates the rear direction of the model toy 100.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, accessories 201a and 201b are assembled in a manner where they are clamped between the back side of the upper body 102 and accessory 202 in the direction of the arrow. Furthermore, the first connecting portion 401a of accessory 201a is rotatably connected to the first recess 411a of accessory 202, and the second connecting portion 401b of accessory 201b is rotatably connected to the second recess 411b of accessory 202.

[0045] In this state, gaps 501a and 501b are provided between parts 201a and 202, and between parts 201b and 202, as shown in the dashed areas, in portions different from the first connecting portion 401a, the second connecting portion 401b, the first recess 411a, and the second recess 411b. By utilizing these gaps 501a and 501b as movable areas, part 201a can rotate about the first connecting portion 401a as a rotation axis, and part 201b can rotate about the second connecting portion 401b as a rotation axis.

[0046] <Action Example>

[0047] Reference Figure 6 An example of the operation of the clothing part 106 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 (a) represents the front view of the upper body 102. Figure 6 of (b) Figure 6 (c) represents a top-view section of the clothing section 106. Figure 6 (b) Figure 6 In (c), the accessories that make up the upper body 102 are omitted, and only accessories 201a, 201b and 202 are shown.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown in (a), in the clothing section 106 of this embodiment, the accessories 201a and 201b can be rotated in the direction of the arrow. Thus, while the clothing section 106 of this embodiment is a front-opening jacket, by rotating the accessories 201a and 201b in the direction of the arrow, the size of the predetermined space surrounded by the accessories 201a and 201b can be increased. On the other hand, by rotating the accessories 201a and 201b in the opposite direction to the arrow, the size of this predetermined space can be decreased.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 6 (b) indicates the state before the components 201a and 201b are rotated. In this state, a gap 501a is formed between components 201a and 202, and a gap 501b is formed between components 201b and 202. In this state, a predetermined space 601 is formed inside components 201a and 201b. When components 201a, 201b, and 202 are installed on the model toy 100, the upper body 102 is located in the predetermined space 601.

[0050] Figure 6 (c) indicates from Figure 6The state of (b) involves rotating component 201a about the first connecting part 401a in the direction of the arrow, and rotating component 201b about the second connecting part 401b in the direction of the arrow. Here, components 201a and 201b rotate to the position shown by the dotted line. It can be seen that the openings formed on the front sides of components 201a and 201b have different dimensions before and after rotation. Furthermore, it can be seen that... Figure 6 The predetermined space 602 shown in (c) is compared to Figure 6 The predetermined space 601 shown in (b) is large. Therefore, in Figure 6 In state (c), with Figure 6 Compared to (b), it can cover a larger upper body. Therefore, the clothing part 106 of this embodiment can be installed on model toys of different sizes. Consequently, common accessories can be molded for model toys of different sizes, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0051] As described above, the model toy of this embodiment includes: a first accessory that partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting portion; a second accessory that, together with the first accessory, covers the aforementioned partial area of ​​the model toy and has a second connecting portion; and a third accessory that is connected to the first connecting portion such that the first accessory can rotate around the first connecting portion as a rotation axis, and is connected to the second connecting portion such that the second accessory can rotate around the second connecting portion as a rotation axis. Thus, the present invention, for example, can provide a new structure that allows for dimensional adjustment in model components.

[0052] <Variation Example>

[0053] 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, an example of a jacket that serves as clothing attached to the model body is described as the clothing part covering the model toy, but this is not particularly limited, and includes various types such as armor and accessories.

[0054] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0055] The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1)

[0057] A model toy, wherein,

[0058] This model toy features:

[0059] The first accessory partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting part;

[0060] The second accessory, together with the first accessory, covers the portion of the model toy and has a second connecting portion; and

[0061] The third component is connected to the first connecting part in such a way that the first connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis, and is connected to the second connecting part in such a way that the second connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis. (2)

[0063] In the model toy described in (1), when the first accessory and the second accessory are connected by means of the third accessory, a predetermined space is formed on the inside to cover the part of the model toy, and they rotate about the first connection part and the second connection part respectively as rotation axes, thereby expanding or shrinking the predetermined space. (3)

[0065] Among the model toys described in (1) or (2),

[0066] The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0067] The third accessory includes a first recess for rotatably connecting to the first connecting portion and a second recess for rotatably connecting to the second connecting portion. (4)

[0069] In the model toy described in (3), the third accessory is connected to the first accessory with a gap in the portion that is different from the first recess and the second recess, and is connected to the second accessory with a gap in the portion that is different from the first recess and the second recess. (5)

[0071] Among the model toys described in any of (1) to (4),

[0072] The first accessory and the second accessory form a clothing section that covers the upper body of the model toy.

[0073] The third accessory is connected to the upper part of the model toy by clamping the first accessory and the second accessory together. (6)

[0075] In the model toy described in (5), the clothing part is a front-opening jacket. (7)

[0077] Among the model toys described in (5) or (6),

[0078] The third accessory includes a third connecting part.

[0079] The third connecting part connects the first accessory and the second accessory through the back side of the model toy to the upper body of the model toy. (8)

[0081] Among the model toys described in any of (5) to (7),

[0082] The first connecting part and the second connecting part are formed with two cylindrical bottom surfaces facing each other in the vertical direction of the model toy.

[0083] The first accessory rotates using the first connecting part as a rotation axis, and the second accessory rotates using the second connecting part as a rotation axis, thereby increasing or decreasing the gap between the first accessory and the second accessory formed in front of the garment part. (9)

[0085] Among the model toys described in any of (5) to (8),

[0086] The clothing part can be attached to other model toys that are different from the model toy itself.

[0087] By rotating the first connecting part and the second connecting part as rotation axes, the size of the model toy that can be installed can be adjusted. (10)

[0089] Among the model toys described in any of (5) to (9),

[0090] The first component and the second component each have an opening.

[0091] The arms of the model toy are connected to the upper body through various openings. (11)

[0093] A model component, which is mounted on a model toy, wherein...

[0094] This model component has:

[0095] The first accessory partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting part;

[0096] The second accessory, together with the first accessory, covers the portion of the model toy and has a second connecting portion; and

[0097] The third component is connected to the first connecting part in such a way that the first connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis, and is connected to the second connecting part in such a way that the second connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis.

Claims

1. A model toy, wherein, This model toy features: The first accessory partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting part; The second accessory, together with the first accessory, covers the portion of the model toy and has a second connecting part; as well as The third component is connected to the first connecting part in such a way that the first connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis, and is connected to the second connecting part in such a way that the second connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis.

2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, When the first and second accessories are connected by means of the third accessory, they form a predetermined space on the inside for covering the part of the model toy, and rotate about the first and second connecting parts respectively, thereby expanding or shrinking the predetermined space.

3. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein, The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a cylindrical shape. The third accessory includes a first recess for rotatably connecting to the first connecting portion and a second recess for rotatably connecting to the second connecting portion.

4. The model toy according to claim 3, wherein, For the third fitting, in a portion different from the first and second recesses, it is connected to the first fitting with a gap between it and the first fitting, and is also connected to the second fitting with a gap between it and the second fitting.

5. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The first accessory and the second accessory form a clothing section that covers the upper body of the model toy. The third accessory is connected to the upper part of the model toy by clamping the first accessory and the second accessory together.

6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein, The garment part is a front-opening jacket.

7. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein, The third accessory includes a third connecting part. The third connecting part connects the first accessory and the second accessory through the back side of the model toy to the upper body of the model toy.

8. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein, The first connecting part and the second connecting part are formed with two cylindrical bottom surfaces facing each other in the vertical direction of the model toy. The first accessory rotates using the first connecting part as a rotation axis, and the second accessory rotates using the second connecting part as a rotation axis, thereby increasing or decreasing the gap between the first accessory and the second accessory formed in front of the garment part.

9. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein, The clothing part can be attached to other model toys that are different from the model toy itself. By rotating the first connecting part and the second connecting part as rotation axes, the size of the model toy that can be installed can be adjusted.

10. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein, The first component and the second component each have an opening. The arms of the model toy are connected to the upper body through various openings.

11. A model component, which is mounted on a model toy, wherein, This model component has: The first accessory partially covers the model toy and has a first connecting part; The second accessory, together with the first accessory, covers the portion of the model toy and has a second connecting part; as well as The third component is connected to the first connecting part in such a way that the first connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis, and is connected to the second connecting part in such a way that the second connecting part can be rotated as a rotating axis.

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