Model parts and model components

Abstract

This invention provides model plates and model components. For example, it provides a new connecting fitting for connecting decorative parts in a model toy. In this model plate, the model plate includes: a flow channel; and a first fitting and a second fitting connected to the flow channel. When the first fitting and the second fitting are combined, a connecting fitting is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other fittings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to model plates and model components. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve movements and postures similar to those of humans and animals, model toys include various joints and movable parts. These structures enable a variety of poses. In addition to the main body that enables these movements, model toys also include weapons or armor, skirts, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as decorative parts). These decorative parts are installed close to the main body, which may result in a narrowing of the main body's movable area.

[0003] Patent Document 1 proposes a humanoid figure that complicates the movements of armor corresponding to limb movements, thereby making the movements of the armor more realistic. In this humanoid figure, armor covering sides different from the main body is disposed on the limbs, which are connected to the main body via joint mechanisms. This armor is rotatably connected to the upper body via ball joints, and further connected to the limbs via rotatable connecting fittings. Thus, armor that moves in accordance with the movements of the limbs is realized.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-73325 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the aforementioned prior art, there exists a technique that provides a dedicated connecting part relative to a specified decorative part. However, given the wide variety of decorative parts, it would be advantageous to be able to connect various decorative parts, or even multiple decorative parts, relative to a specified connecting part. For example, if multiple connecting parts are initially provided on a model toy, various decorative parts can be accommodated; however, this could potentially damage the appearance, thus requiring a structure that can extend the connecting part. Furthermore, it is also considered to provide an extendable connecting part as an optional component, which, by providing it as an assembly accessory for the model toy, could enhance the sense of creation and accomplishment.

[0009] This invention provides, for example, a new connecting accessory for connecting decorative parts in model toys. Furthermore, as another objective, this invention provides, for example, a new connecting accessory that can be assembled in the same way as other accessories in model toys.

[0010] Solution for solving the problem

[0011] The present invention is, for example, a model plate comprising: a flow channel; and a first accessory and a second accessory connected to the flow channel, wherein when the first accessory and the second accessory are combined, a connecting accessory is formed, the connecting accessory having a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories.

[0012] Alternatively, the present invention may be, for example, a model component connected to a flow channel, wherein the model component has a first fitting and a second fitting connected to the flow channel, and when the first fitting and the second fitting are combined, a connecting fitting is formed, the connecting fitting having a plurality of holes for connecting other fittings.

[0013] The effects of the invention

[0014] According to the present invention, for example, a new connecting accessory for connecting decorative parts in a model toy can be provided. Furthermore, according to the present invention, for example, a new connecting accessory that can be assembled in the same way as other accessories in a model toy can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1A This is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of a model toy according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 1B This is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a model panel according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating assembly process 1 of model components according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating assembly process 2 of the model components according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example 1 of the use of a model component in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example 2 of the use of a model component in one embodiment.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0022] 100, 600, Model toy; 101, Head; 102, Upper body; 103a, 103b, Arms; 104, Waist; 105a, 105b, Legs; 106, Connecting part; 110, Model plate; 111, Runner; 112, Sprue; 113, Accessory; 200, 501a, 501b, Connecting accessory; 201a, 201b, First accessory; 202a, 202b, Second accessory; 210, Third accessory; 221a, 221b, Protrusion; 222a, 222b, Recess; 310, Connecting terminal; 311, 313, Connecting part; 312, Disc part. 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. Two or more features from the plurality of features described in the embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. Additionally, identical or identical structures are labeled with the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0024] <Appearance of model toys>

[0025] Reference Figure 1A Here is an example illustrating the appearance structure of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 1A (a) indicates the front view of model toy 100. Figure 1A (b) indicates the rear view of the model toy 100. Furthermore, the arrows for x, y, and z indicate the left, top, and front orientations of the model toy, respectively, as do the other figures.

[0026] The model toy 100 comprises a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, a waist 104, legs 105a and 105b, and a connecting part 106, forming the main body. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but it is not intended to limit the invention. The invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and decorations.

[0027] The head 101 is rotatably connected to the upper body 102. Further, the upper body 102 is connected to the right arm 103b and left arm 103a on the sides via connecting members, and to the waist 104 at the lower part. The waist 104 includes a hip joint and is rotatably connected to the right leg 105b and left leg 105a, respectively.

[0028] Furthermore, the model toy 100 of this embodiment has a connecting portion 106 on its back side. The connecting portion 106 of this embodiment has two holes. A connecting accessory 200 is connected to the connecting portion 106, which is used to connect decorative parts (decorative accessories) such as weapons and armor. The connecting accessory has multiple surfaces, each with at least one hole. That is, the connecting accessory 200 is an accessory used to expand the limited number of holes formed on the model toy 100, and compared to the connecting portion 106 directly formed on the model toy 100, it can connect various decorative parts. In addition, this embodiment describes an example where the connecting portion 106 is formed on the back side of the model toy 100, but it is not intended to limit the invention; the connecting portion 106 can be formed at any position on the model toy 100.

[0029] <Structure of Model Parts (Flow Channels)>

[0030] Reference Figure 1B This section describes a structural example of the model plate in this embodiment. Furthermore, the arrows for x, y, and z represent the left, top, and front directions, respectively, of the model plate in which multiple parts are connected to the runner. Here, "runner" refers to a rod-shaped plastic section in a model toy, such as a plastic model, that is arranged to connect and surround multiple parts before assembly. Sometimes, the entire runner, including the connected parts, is also referred to as the runner. Here, when referring to the entire runner including multiple parts, it is called a "model plate."

[0031] Figure 1B The model plate 110 shown represents a model plate for connecting multiple accessories. The model plate 110 can be single-color molded or multi-color molded. The model plate 110 has a runner 111, a sprue 112, and accessories 113, and is configured to include first accessories 201a, 201b and second accessories 202a, 202b for assembling connecting accessories 200, which are model components. Thus, according to this embodiment, the first accessories 201a, 201b and the second accessories 202a, 202b for assembling connecting accessories 200 are provided in a manner connected to the same model plate 110 as other accessories that are accessories of the model toy 100. That is, in this invention, the connecting accessories 200 are not provided separately from the model toy 100 as optional components, but rather as part of the accessories included in the model toy 100, which prevents complication of the manufacturing process. Moreover, the connecting parts 200 are not provided as a complete set, but rather as multiple parts, requiring assembly, which enhances the sense of creation and accomplishment for those assembling the model toy 100.

[0032] In model plate 110, as shown in first accessories 201a and 201b and second accessories 202a and 202b, two accessories are connected to each other. First accessories 201a and 201b have the same shape and can be combined. Second accessories 202a and 202b also have the same shape and can be combined. Thus, according to this embodiment, by combining identical accessories, the connecting accessories 200 can be assembled. Therefore, for the mold used in molding the model plate, at least identical accessories can be made using the same mold, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0033] <Structure of connecting parts>

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of the connecting accessory 200, which serves as a model component, of the model toy 100 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is a perspective view of each component that makes up the connecting component 200, showing the assembly process of the connecting component 200.

[0035] The first accessories 201a, 201b and the second accessories 202a, 202b constituting the connecting accessories 200 as model parts are provided in a state of being connected to the model plate 110. Figure 2 This illustrates the assembly of the first components 201a and 201b removed from the self-flow channel 111. Each of the first components 201a and 201b is configured to include a hollow cylindrical portion 211 to 213 and a fitting portion 214. Holes are formed in each cylindrical portion 211 to 213.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the first components 201a and 201b are assembled along the direction of the arrows in the figure, with each cylindrical portion facing a different direction. During assembly, they are joined by the fitting portions 214 of each of the first components 201a and 201b. In this embodiment, by assembling them with each cylindrical portion facing a different direction, the resulting cubic connecting component 200 is arranged such that the holes formed in each cylindrical portion face each of the six faces. Furthermore, this invention is not intended to be limited to other forms of connecting components. For example, it may be configured to have multiple holes on one face, or it may have a structure where at least one of the six faces does not have holes. In this embodiment, each of the first components 201a and 201b comprises three cylindrical portions, but it may also be configured to have two cylindrical portions each. In this case, the assembled connecting component has four holes.

[0037] Figure 3This indicates the situation where the third component 210, formed relative to the combination of the first components 201a and 201b, is combined with the second components 202a and 202b. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the third accessory 210 has cylindrical portions in six directions. In contrast, the second accessories 202a and 202b are connected in the vertical direction in the figure in such a way that the third accessory 210 is sandwiched in the middle.

[0038] Here, as Figure 3 As shown, the second components 202a and 202b each have two protrusions 221a and 221b and two recesses 222a and 222b. The second components 202a and 202b are inserted into each other by their respective protrusions and recesses fitting together. Specifically, the protrusions 221a and 221b of the second component 202a are inserted into the recesses 222a and 222b of the second component 202b, and the recesses 222a and 222b of the second component 202a are inserted into the protrusions 221a and 221b of the second component 202b. Thus, in this embodiment, the second components 202a and 202b are formed to each have both protrusions and recesses. Therefore, by misaligning the positions of the protrusions and recesses of the components, even components of the same shape can be fitted together.

[0039] <Connection function of accessories>

[0040] Reference Figure 4 This describes the connection function of the connection accessory 200 in this embodiment. Figure 4 This indicates the case where the connecting accessory 200 is connected to the connecting terminal 310.

[0041] The connecting fitting 200 is formed from a block shape (cube) including multiple holes 301a to 301c. Holes are also formed on faces not shown; in this embodiment, holes are formed on all six faces. Furthermore, the connecting fitting of the present invention is not intended to be limited to a block shape; it can also be formed from other shapes such as a sphere or a triangular prism. In this embodiment, a configuration with one hole formed on one face is described, but this is not a limitation of the present invention; multiple holes can be formed on each face. Additionally, the number of holes formed on each face can be different. Furthermore, as described above, when the connecting fitting is a polyhedral shape, it can be configured such that no holes are formed on at least one face.

[0042] like Figure 4As shown in (a), a connecting terminal 310 is connected to the hole 301 of the connecting accessory 200. The connecting terminal 310 is configured to include connecting portions 311 and 313 and a disc portion 312. The connecting portions 311 and 313 are formed in a cylindrical shape at both ends, with one end inserted into the hole 301 of the connecting accessory 200 and the other end inserted into a hole formed in the body or decorative part of the model toy. The disc portion 312 has a radius longer than the radius of the connecting portions 311 and 313 and is formed between the connecting portions 311 and 313.

[0043] The hole 301 is formed by a recess that receives the disc portion 312 and a cylindrical hole located deeper within the recess that receives the connecting portions 311 and 313. Therefore, as... Figure 4 As shown in (b), the disc portion 312 of the connecting terminal 310 connected to the connecting accessory 200 is inserted into the recess formed in the hole portion 301c, and the connecting portion 311 is inserted into the hole portion formed deep within the recess. Figure 4 In state (b), the connecting portion 313 is exposed at the other end of the connecting terminal 310. The connecting portion 313 is connected to the hole formed in the main body or decorative part of the model toy 100, and the model toy 100 and the decorative part can be connected by using two connecting terminals.

[0044] <Examples of using connecting accessories>

[0045] Reference Figure 1A (b) and Figure 5 This section describes an example of using the connecting accessories in this embodiment. Figure 5 This shows the front view of model toy 500.

[0046] As mentioned above, such as Figure 1A As shown in (b), the connecting fitting 200 of this embodiment can function as a fitting for connecting decorative parts. It is also possible to directly connect decorative parts to the connecting portion 106 of the model toy 100, but since the connecting portion 106 faces the main body of the model toy 100, there is less space available for the decorative part. On the other hand, by using the connecting fitting, sufficient space can be ensured, and a hole with a shape appropriate to the connected decorative part can be selected from a plurality of holes for use.

[0047] Figure 5The model toy 500 shown represents a configuration where connecting parts 501a and 501b are applied to the elbow joints of arms 103a and 103b, respectively. Thus, according to the present invention, the connecting parts can also be used as joints connecting two parts. Not limited to this configuration, the connecting parts can also be applied to other joints such as the knee, neck, and hip joints. Here, the configuration where the connecting parts are assembled as joints is described, but the connecting parts can also be assembled as accessories other than joints in the model toy. For example, the connecting parts can be assembled as accessories other than joints, such as at least a part of the torso or waist, the head, neck, limbs, wrists, ankles, part of the arm, or part of the leg. Furthermore, the connecting parts can be assembled as part of a decorative item. For example, they can be assembled as part of a weapon or armor. Additionally, multiple connecting parts can be connected to form at least a part of an arm or leg.

[0048] As explained above, the model plate of this embodiment is a model plate comprising: a flow channel, and a first accessory and a second accessory connected to the flow channel. When the first accessory and the second accessory are assembled, a connecting accessory is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories. According to the present invention, for example, a new connecting accessory for connecting decorative parts in a model toy can be provided. Furthermore, the present invention can, for example, provide a new connecting accessory that can be assembled in the same manner as other accessories in a model toy.

[0049] <Variation Example>

[0050] 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, a model component (connecting accessory) that can be attached and detached relative to the back of the model toy was described as an example, but it is not intended to limit the components or positions on the model toy. For example, it could also be part of other clothing components, armor components, weapon components, etc.

[0051] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0052] The above embodiments disclose at least the following model plates and model components. (1)

[0054] A model panel, wherein,

[0055] This model kit features:

[0056] Flow channels; and

[0057] The first and second fittings are connected to the flow channel.

[0058] When the first accessory and the second accessory are combined, a connecting accessory is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories. (2)

[0060] According to the model plate described in (1), wherein,

[0061] The model plate is provided with two of the first accessories and two of the second accessories.

[0062] By combining two of the first fittings, a third fitting having the plurality of holes is formed.

[0063] The connecting accessory is formed by combining two of the second accessories in such a way that the third accessory is sandwiched in the middle. (3)

[0065] According to the model plate described in (1) or (2), wherein,

[0066] The connecting fitting is formed in the shape of a cube.

[0067] At least one hole is formed on each face of the cube. (4)

[0069] According to any one of (1) to (3), the model plate, wherein,

[0070] The second accessory has a protrusion and a recess.

[0071] The two second accessories are combined with each other by the engagement of a protrusion of one second accessory with a recess of the other second accessory, and the engagement of a recess of one second accessory with a protrusion of the other second accessory. (5)

[0073] According to any one of (1) to (4), the model plate, wherein,

[0074] The connecting accessory is connected to the main body of the model toy via connecting terminals with cylindrical connecting parts at both ends. (6)

[0076] According to the model plate described in (5), wherein,

[0077] One connection portion of the connecting terminal is inserted into a hole formed in the body of the model toy, and the other connection portion is inserted into any of the plurality of holes formed in the connecting accessory. (7)

[0079] According to the model plate described in (5) or (6), wherein,

[0080] The connecting accessories, which are connected to the main body of the model toy via the connecting terminals, are connected to decorative accessories via other connecting terminals. (8)

[0082] According to the model plate described in (5), wherein,

[0083] The connecting accessory functions as an accessory assembled into the model toy. (9)

[0085] According to any one of (1) to (8), the model plate, wherein,

[0086] The model panel also includes other accessories that connect to the flow channel. (10)

[0088] A model component connected to a flow channel, wherein,

[0089] The model component includes a first accessory and a second accessory that connect to the flow channel.

[0090] When the first accessory and the second accessory are combined, a connecting accessory is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories.

Claims

1. A model panel, wherein, This model kit features: Flow channels; and The first and second fittings are connected to the flow channel. When the first accessory and the second accessory are combined, a connecting accessory is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories.

2. The model plate according to claim 1, wherein, The model plate is provided with two of the first accessories and two of the second accessories. By combining two of the first fittings, a third fitting having the plurality of holes is formed. The connecting accessory is formed by combining two of the second accessories in such a way that the third accessory is sandwiched in the middle.

3. The model plate according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting fitting is formed in the shape of a cube. At least one hole is formed on each face of the cube.

4. The model plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The second accessory has a protrusion and a recess. The two second accessories are combined with each other by the engagement of a protrusion of one second accessory with a recess of the other second accessory, and the engagement of a recess of one second accessory with a protrusion of the other second accessory.

5. The model plate according to claim 4, wherein, The connecting accessory is connected to the main body of the model toy via connecting terminals with cylindrical connecting parts at both ends.

6. The model plate according to claim 5, wherein, One connection portion of the connecting terminal is inserted into a hole formed in the body of the model toy, and the other connection portion is inserted into any of the plurality of holes formed in the connecting accessory.

7. The model plate according to claim 6, wherein, The connecting accessories, which are connected to the main body of the model toy via the connecting terminals, are connected to decorative accessories via other connecting terminals.

8. The model plate according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting accessory functions as an accessory assembled into the model toy.

9. The model plate according to claim 4, wherein, The model panel also includes other accessories that connect to the flow channel.

10. A model component connected to a flow channel, wherein, The model component includes a first accessory and a second accessory that connect to the flow channel. When the first accessory and the second accessory are combined, a connecting accessory is formed, which has a plurality of holes for connecting other accessories.

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