Show output toy and side play details

Abstract

The present application provides a performance output toy and a sub toy. A new mechanism for performing a performance output in a performance output toy is provided. In a performance output toy provided with a main toy to which a sub toy is detachably attached, the main toy has an operation member to be operated by a user, and a control unit to control the performance output in accordance with an operation of the operation member, and the operation member is configured to be in an inoperable state before the sub toy is attached to the main toy, and to be changed to an operable state when the sub toy is attached to the main toy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a performance output toy and a secondary toy body. Background Technology

[0002] Various toys are known to perform a wide variety of acts based on light, sound, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an act output toy that controls the operation of an act output unit for outputting acts based on light, sound, etc., based on motion data corresponding to the pressing sequence of a first switch and a second switch mounted on a sub-toy body of a main toy.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-168997 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] In performance output toys, there is a desire for an updated mechanism for performance output.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a new mechanism for performance output, for example, in a performance output toy.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] As an aspect of the present invention, a performance output toy includes a main toy body that can be detachably fitted with a secondary toy body. The performance output toy is characterized in that the main toy body has an operating component operated by a user and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the operation of the operating component. The operating component is configured such that it is inoperable before the secondary toy body is installed on the main toy body, and becomes operable when the secondary toy body is installed on the main toy body.

[0011] Invention Effects

[0012] According to the present invention, a new mechanism for performance output, for example, in a performance output toy, can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an external view of a performance output toy showing one embodiment (the secondary toy body is installed in front of the main toy body).

[0014] Figure 2 This is an external view of a performance output toy showing one embodiment (the secondary toy body is installed behind the main toy body).

[0015] Figure 3 This is an external view showing the specific recess of one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a structural example of multiple engaging parts, rotation detection parts, type detection parts, and contact parts in the main toy body of one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a view of the appearance of a secondary toy body according to one embodiment, viewed from the rear side.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a structural example of a state-changing mechanism in the main toy body of one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating the specific control structure of the main player in a performance output toy according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of correspondence information.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the movement of the main toy body in a performance output toy according to one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments described below are not intended to limit the invention as defined in the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily 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 in the accompanying drawings, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0023] <Appearance and Structure of Performance Output Toys>

[0024] Reference Figures 1-2 Here is an example of the appearance structure of a performance output toy 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The performance output toy 100 of this embodiment includes a main toy body 10 on which a secondary toy body 20 can be detachably mounted. Figure 1 This is a frontal view showing the appearance of the performance output toy 100 with the auxiliary toy body 20 installed before the main toy body 10. Figure 2This is a front view showing the appearance of the performance output toy 100 with the auxiliary toy body 20 attached to the main toy body 10, viewed from an oblique front. Here, the performance output toy 100 can also be understood as having the auxiliary toy body 20 in addition to the main toy body 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main toy body 10 of the performance output toy 100 is configured with a strap 50 attached to its side, allowing it to be worn by a user.

[0025] The main toy body 10 has a recess 11 on its front surface, into which the auxiliary toy body 20 is partially inserted. In this embodiment, the recess 11 has a hemispherical shape, and a portion of the spherical auxiliary toy body 20 is inserted into the recess 11. Various mechanisms 14-17 for holding the auxiliary toy body 20 or detecting the state of the auxiliary toy body 20 are arranged on the inner wall of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10. The internal structure of the recess 11 will be described later.

[0026] Furthermore, the main toy body 10 has a first operating member 12 and a second operating member 13 operated by the user. The first operating member 12 is configured such that it is inoperable before the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed in the main toy body 10 (i.e., before the auxiliary toy body 20 is inserted into the recess 11), and becomes operable when the auxiliary toy body 20 is inserted into the recess 11 and installed in the main toy body 10. The user operates the operable first operating member 12, thereby performing a performance output in the main toy body 10. The second operating member 13 is an operating member operated by the user to release the auxiliary toy body 20 from being held in the recess 11. The detailed structure of the first operating member 12 will be described later.

[0027] The auxiliary toy body 20 has a spherical shape and includes a first holding portion 21a, a second holding portion 21b, and a rotating portion 22. The first holding portion 21a and the second holding portion 21b are the portions that are held (engaged) by the main toy body 10 (specifically, the engaging portion 14 described later) when the auxiliary toy body 20 is inserted into the recess 11 of the main toy body 10, and are configured to clamp the rotating portion 22 along axis A. The rotating portion 22 constitutes a part of the outer surface of the auxiliary toy body 20 (spherical band) and is configured to be able to rotate relative to the first holding portion 21a and the second holding portion 21b about axis A. The auxiliary toy body 20 configured in this way is inserted into the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 in a direction different from axis A, which is the rotation axis of the rotating portion 22 (in this embodiment, a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotating portion 22 (-X direction)).

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 is configured to be rotatable by the user even when the auxiliary toy body 20 is mounted on the main toy body 10. Furthermore, the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 has a transparent outer surface and multiple sections divided along the rotation direction. In each of these sections, a different pattern is provided at the center of the auxiliary toy body 20, and this pattern can be visually identified from the outside of the auxiliary toy body 20 through the transparent outer surface. For example, slightly different flame patterns are provided in each of the multiple sections. Therefore, when the user rotates the rotating part 22, the patterns (e.g., flame patterns) in each of the multiple sections can be observed changing (moving) through the transparent outer surface.

[0029] Next, refer to Figures 3-4 The internal structure of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 will be explained. Figure 3 Therefore, with Figure 1 Views of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 from different angles, viewed from a frontal perspective. As described above, the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 has a hemispherical shape that allows a portion (e.g., half) of a spherical auxiliary toy body 20 to be inserted. Furthermore, multiple engaging portions 14, rotation detection portions 15, type detection portions 16, and abutment portions 17 are provided on the inner wall of the recess 11. Additionally, Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a structural example of multiple engaging parts 14, rotation detection parts 15, type detection parts 16, and contact parts 17. Figure 4 It can be used to explain the configuration and operation of multiple engaging parts 14, rotation detection parts 15, type detection parts 16, and abutting parts 17 relative to the auxiliary toy body 20 which is installed on the main toy body 10 (recess 11).

[0030] Multiple engaging portions 14 are components that engage with the auxiliary toy body 20, which is inserted into the recess 11 and mounted on the main toy body 10. Each engaging portion 14 is configured to move in a direction toward the inside of the recess 11 and in the opposite direction, so that a portion protrudes from the inner wall of the recess 11 and is applied force toward the inside of the recess 11. Each engaging portion 14 thus configured retains the auxiliary toy body 20 by engaging with an engaging portion (e.g., a groove) of the auxiliary toy body 20 inserted into the recess 11. In this embodiment, three engaging portions 14 are provided in the recess 11 of the main toy body 10, but the number of engaging portions 14 provided in the recess 11 is only required to retain the auxiliary toy body 20 inserted into the recess 11, and is not limited to three.

[0031] At least one of the multiple engaging parts 14a constitutes part of an installation detection part 18 (third detection part) for detecting the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10. Figure 4As shown, the installation detection unit 18 of this embodiment includes not only the engaging portion 14a, but also a sensor 18a for detecting the movement of the engaging portion 14a in the +Z direction. The sensor 18a can be, for example, a button-type sensor, which is a sensor that is pressed by the engaging portion 14a moving in the +Z direction. When the engaging portion 14a is pressed by the auxiliary toy body 20 inserted into the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 and moves in the +Z direction, the movement of the engaging portion 14a is detected by the sensor 18a. Thus, the installation detection unit 18 can detect the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 into the main toy body 10.

[0032] Furthermore, multiple engaging portions 14 are connected to a second operating member 13, which is configured as a button, via a mechanism (component) not shown. The multiple engaging portions 14 are configured to retract inward toward the inner wall of the recess 11 via a mechanism not shown when the user presses the second operating member 13. This releases the engagement (holding) of the multiple engaging portions 14 onto the secondary toy body 20, allowing the secondary toy body 20 to be detached from the main toy body 10. Here, the installation detection unit 18 can also detect the movement of the engaging portions 14a caused by pressing the second operating member 13. That is, the installation detection unit 18 can also detect the detachment of the secondary toy body 20 from the main toy body 10.

[0033] The rotation detection unit 15 (first detection unit) detects the rotation operation of the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20, which is installed on the main toy body 10 (i.e., inserted into the recess 11). Figure 4 As shown, the rotation detection unit 15 of this embodiment can include a rotating member 15a, a roller 15b, and a sensor 15c. The rotating member 15a is configured to rotate about an axis B extending in the Z direction, and the roller 15b is rotatably supported at its front end. The rotating member 15a is subjected to force such that a portion of the roller 15b protrudes from the inner wall of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10. The roller 15b is provided at the front end of the rotating member 15a such that it can rotate about an axis parallel to axis B. In addition, the sensor 15c detects the rotation of the rotating member 15a. For example, the sensor 15c can be configured as a button-type sensor pressed by the rotated rotating member 15a.

[0034] A groove 22a extending along the rotation direction of the rotating part 22 is provided in the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20. The roller 15b of the rotation detection unit 15 is configured (engaged) in the groove 22a of the rotating part 22 in the auxiliary toy body 20, which is mounted in the main toy body 10 (recess 11). In addition, a protrusion 22b is provided in a portion of the groove 22a of the rotating part 22 in the auxiliary toy body 20. When the user rotates the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20, the roller 15b configured in the groove 22a of the rotating part 22 is pressed by the protrusion 22b, and at the same time, the rotating member 15a rotates, and the sensor 15c (button-type sensor) is pressed by the rotating member 15a. Thus, the rotation detection unit 15 can detect the rotation operation of the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 mounted in the main toy body 10.

[0035] The type detection unit 16 (second detection unit) detects the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 that is installed on the main toy body 10 (i.e., inserted into the recess 11). For example... Figure 3 As shown, the type detection unit 16 of this embodiment includes a plurality (six) of button-type sensors arranged along the left-right direction (Y direction), and the type detection unit 16 is disposed in the lower part of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10. When the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10, as Figure 5 As shown, each of the multiple button sensors in the type detection unit 16 can be pressed by the protrusion 23 of the second holding part 21b provided on the auxiliary toy body 20. Figure 5 This is a view of the appearance of the secondary toy body 20 from the back side.

[0036] exist Figure 5 The auxiliary toy body 20 shown has six protrusions 23 for pressing the six button-type sensors in the type detection unit 16, but the presence or absence of protrusions 23 for pressing the button-type sensors in the type detection unit 16 varies depending on the type of auxiliary toy body 20. In other words, the number and arrangement of protrusions 23 in the auxiliary toy body 20 vary depending on the type of auxiliary toy body 20. Therefore, the type detection unit 16 can detect the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 installed on the main toy body 10 by utilizing a combination of button-type sensors pressed by the protrusions 23 of the auxiliary toy body 20.

[0037] The abutment portion 17 protrudes from the inner wall of the recess 11 of the main toy body 10 and abuts against the auxiliary toy body 20 inserted into the recess 11, being pressed by the auxiliary toy body 20. The abutment portion 17 can be configured as part of a state-changing mechanism 30 that changes the first operating member 12 from an inoperable state to an operable state. As described above, the first operating member 12 of this embodiment is configured such that it is in an inoperable state before the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10, and changes to an operable state when the auxiliary toy body 20 is inserted into the recess 11 and installed on the main toy body 10. Specifically, when the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10, the first operating member 12 changes from an inoperable state to an operable state by protruding from the outer surface (upper surface) of the main toy body 10. That is, in the operable state, the amount by which the first operating member 12 protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy body 10 is greater than the amount by which it protrudes in the inoperable state.

[0038] Figure 6 This embodiment shows a structural example of the state change mechanism 30 in the main toy body 10. Figure 6 (a) shows an example in which the first operating element 12 is in an inoperable state before the secondary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10. Figure 6 (b) shows an example of a secondary toy body 20 being mounted on a main toy body 10, thereby changing the first operating element 12 into an operable state.

[0039] The state-changing mechanism 30 includes: a retaining member 31 for retaining the first operating member 12 in an inoperable state; and a force-applying member 32 for applying force to the first operating member 12 in a direction protruding from the outer surface of the main body. The retaining member 31 includes a claw portion 31a (protrusion) that engages with an opening 12a provided in the first operating member 12 and an abutment portion 17 that protrudes from the inner wall of the recess 11.

[0040] When the secondary toy body 20 is not installed on the main toy body 10, such as Figure 6 As shown in (a), the claw 31a of the retaining member 31 engages with the opening 12a of the first operating member 12, thereby holding the first operating member 12 in an inoperable state by the retaining member 31. Furthermore, when the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10 (recess 11), as... Figure 6As shown in (b), the abutment portion 17 of the retaining member 31 is pressed in the -X direction by the auxiliary toy body 20. Simultaneously, the claw portion 31a of the retaining member 31 disengages from the opening 12a of the first operating member 12, and the retaining member 31's holding of the first operating member 12 is released. Consequently, the first operating member 12 is forced by the force-applying member 32 and protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy body 10, becoming operable. In this embodiment, the first operating member 12 protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy body 10 by rotating about an axis C extending in the front-rear direction (X direction).

[0041] Furthermore, the main toy body 10 includes an operation detection unit 19 (fourth detection unit) that detects operation of the first operating member 12 in the operable state. For example, the first operating member 12 in the operable state can be configured as a button that can be pressed by a user. The operation detection unit 19 can be configured as a button-type sensor pressed by the first operating member 12 pressed by the user. Thus, the operation detection unit 19 can detect operation of the first operating member 12 in the operable state.

[0042] <Control Structure of Performance Output Toys>

[0043] Reference Figure 7 The control structure of the performance output toy 100 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 7 This is a block diagram showing the control structure of the main toy body 10 in the performance output toy 100.

[0044] The main toy body 10 is equipped with a rotation detection unit 15, a type detection unit 16, an installation detection unit 18, and an operation detection unit 19 to detect the state of the performance output toy 100. As described above, the rotation detection unit 15 detects the rotation operation of the rotation part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 installed on the main toy body 10. The type detection unit 16 detects the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 installed on the main toy body 10. The installation detection unit 18 detects the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10. In addition, the operation detection unit 19 detects the operation of the first operating member 12 in the operable state. The detection results (detection signals) of the rotation detection unit 15, the type detection unit 16, the installation detection unit 18, and the operation detection unit 19 are sent to the control unit 41, which will be described later.

[0045] In addition, the main toy body 10 includes a control unit 41, a storage unit 42, a power supply unit 43, a switch group 44, an LED group 45, and a speaker 46 to control the performance output. The control unit 41 is composed of a microprocessor, etc., and controls the performance output of the performance output toy 100 (main toy body 10) by reading and executing the program stored in the storage unit 42. The storage unit 42 includes various memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores various data such as the program executed by the control unit 41 and the sound data output from the speaker 46.

[0046] The power supply unit 43 supplies power to the main toy body 10. For portability, the power supply unit 43 is preferably powered by a battery, but it is not limited to this and any type of power source can be used. The power supply unit 43 can also be rechargeable. The switch assembly 44 outputs a signal indicating the action of each switch being pressed to the control unit 41. The switch assembly 44 may include a power switch for turning the power to the main toy body 10 on / off.

[0047] The LED group 45 emits light in a predetermined color and at a predetermined time under the control of the control unit 41. The LED group 45 is an example of a light-emitting unit. The speaker 46 outputs sound according to the sound data stored in the storage unit 42 under the control of the control unit 41. The speaker 46 is an example of a sound output unit. Here, the performance output mode of the main toy body 10 can also be understood as the content or method (mode) of the performance output of the main toy body 10, including at least one of the light emission mode of the LED group 45 and the sound output mode from the speaker 46. As for the light emission mode of the LED group 45, at least one of the light emission color and flashing speed of each LED among the plurality of LEDs included in the LED group 45 can be cited. As for the sound output mode from the speaker 46, at least one of the type and volume of sound effects, etc., can be cited.

[0048] Here, the storage unit 42 stores information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as correspondence information) indicating the correspondence between the operation mode of the main toy body 10 and the performance output mode of the main toy body 10. The operation mode of the main toy body 10 is an item detected by each detection unit 15-16 and 18-19. Figure 8 This shows an example of correspondence information. In Figure 8 The corresponding information shown specifies, for each type of auxiliary toy body 20 installed on the main toy body 10, the performance output mode executed according to the operation mode of the main toy body 10. The performance output mode can include the light emission mode of the LED group 45 (light output mode) and the sound output mode from the speaker 46 (sound output mode).

[0049] <Performance Output Toy Operation Flow>

[0050] Reference Figure 9 The operation flow of the performance output toy 100 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the movement of the main toy body 10 in the performance output toy 100. Figure 9 The flowchart can be executed by the control unit 41. Additionally, Figure 9 The flowchart begins when the power supply to the main toy body 10 is turned on via the power switch of switch group 44, and ends when the power supply to the main toy body 10 is turned off.

[0051] In step S11, the control unit 41 determines whether the installation detection unit 18 has detected the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10 (recess 11). If the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10 is not detected, step S11 is repeated; if the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10 is detected, step S12 is performed. Here, when the auxiliary toy body 20 is installed on the main toy body 10, the state change mechanism 30 changes the first operating member 12 from an inoperable state to an operable state.

[0052] In step S12, the control unit 41 detects the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 installed on the main toy body 10 using the type detection unit 16. Next, in step S13, the control unit 41 executes performance output related to the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10. For example, the control unit 41 refers to the correspondence information stored in the storage unit 42 (refer to...). Figure 8 Based on the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 detected by the type detection unit 16 in step S12, the performance output is performed in a performance output mode (light output mode, sound output mode) related to the installation of the auxiliary toy body 20.

[0053] In step S14, the control unit 41 determines whether a rotation operation on the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 has been detected by the rotation detection unit 15 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a rotation operation on the rotating part 22). If a rotation operation on the rotating part 22 is detected, the process proceeds to step S15, and the control unit 41 executes performance output related to the rotation operation on the rotating part 22. For example, the control unit 41 refers to the correspondence information stored in the storage unit 42 (refer to...). Figure 8 Based on the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 detected by the type detection unit 16 in step S12, the performance output is performed in a performance output mode (light output mode, sound output mode) related to the rotation operation of the rotating unit 22. On the other hand, if no rotation operation of the rotating unit 22 is detected in step S14, the process proceeds to step S16.

[0054] In step S16, the control unit 41 determines whether the operation detection unit 19 has detected an operation on the first operating element 12 in the operable state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an operation on the first operating element 12). If an operation on the first operating element 12 is detected, the process proceeds to step S17, where the control unit 41 executes performance output related to the operation on the first operating element 12. For example, the control unit 41 refers to the correspondence information stored in the storage unit 42 (refer to...). Figure 8 Based on the type of the auxiliary toy body 20 detected by the type detection unit 16 in step S12, the performance output is performed in a performance output mode (light output mode, sound output mode) related to the operation of the first operating member 12. On the other hand, if no operation of the first operating member 12 is detected in step S16, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0055] In step S18, the control unit 41 determines whether the installation detection unit 18 has detected the removal of the auxiliary toy body 20 from the main toy body 10 (recess 11). The removal of the auxiliary toy body 20 from the main toy body 10 is performed by the user pressing the second operation member 13. If the removal of the auxiliary toy body 20 is detected, the process returns to step S11. At this time, the control unit 41 can also execute performance outputs related to the removal of the auxiliary toy body 20. On the other hand, if the removal of the auxiliary toy body 20 is not detected, the process returns to step S14.

[0056] As described above, the performance output toy 100 (main toy body 10) of this embodiment controls performance output according to various user operations. For example, the main toy body 10 performs performance output based on at least one of the following: rotation operation of the rotating part 22 of the auxiliary toy body 20 mounted on the main toy body 10; operation of the first operating member 12 in the operable state; and installation of the auxiliary toy body 20 on the main toy body 10. According to the performance output toy 100 of this embodiment, performances with updated mechanisms can be realized.

[0057] <Summary of Implementation Methods>

[0058] The above embodiments disclose at least the following performance output toys and auxiliary toy bodies. (1)

[0060] A performance output toy includes a main toy body with detachable attachment points for auxiliary toy units. The performance output toy is characterized in that...

[0061] The main toy body has operating components that can be operated by the user, and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the operation of the operating components.

[0062] The operating component is configured such that it is inoperable before the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body, and becomes operable when the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body. (2)

[0064] According to the performance output toy of (1), the characteristic is that when the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body, the operating member changes from the inoperable state to the operable state by protruding from the outer surface of the main toy body. (3)

[0066] According to the performance output toy of (1) or (2), the characteristic is that, in the operable state, the amount by which the operating member protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy is greater than the amount by which it protrudes in the inoperable state. (4)

[0068] According to (2) or (3), the performance output toy is characterized in that the main toy body further includes a mechanism for causing the operating element to protrude from the outer surface of the main toy body according to the installation of the auxiliary toy body on the main toy body. (5)

[0070] According to the performance output toy described in (4), the mechanism is characterized by having: a holding member for holding the operating member in the inoperable state; and a force-applying member for applying force to the operating member in a direction protruding from the outer surface of the main toy body.

[0071] When the retaining member is pressed by the secondary toy body installed on the main toy body, the retaining member releases the holding of the operating member, and the operating member protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy body by the force-applying member, thereby changing the operating member from the inoperable state to the operable state. (6)

[0073] The performance output toy according to any one of (1) to (5) is characterized in that it further comprises an operation detection unit, which detects the operation of the operating member in the operable state.

[0074] The control unit controls the performance output based on the operation of the operating device detected by the operation detection unit. (7)

[0076] According to the performance output toy described in (6), the main toy body further comprises a first detection unit, which detects the operation of the auxiliary toy body installed on the main toy body.

[0077] The control unit also controls the performance output based on the specific operations performed on the sub-player detected by the first detection unit. (8)

[0079] According to the performance output toy described in (7), the auxiliary toy body is characterized in that it has a rotating part that can be rotated when the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body.

[0080] The first detection unit detects the rotation operation of the rotating part installed on the main playpiece of the secondary playpiece. (9)

[0082] According to the performance output toy described in (8), the auxiliary toy body is characterized in that it has a spherical shape.

[0083] The rotating part forms part of the outer surface of the sub-playpiece. (10)

[0085] According to the performance output toy described in (9), the rotating part constitutes the ball belt of the auxiliary toy. (11)

[0087] According to the performance output toy of (9) or (10), the rotating part of the auxiliary toy has a transparent outer surface and has multiple partitions obtained by dividing along the rotation direction. The rotating part is configured to be rotated so that the pattern of each partition in the multiple partitions can be observed in a changing manner through the transparent outer surface. (12)

[0089] The performance output toy according to any one of (6) to (11) is characterized in that the main toy body further comprises a second detection unit, the second detection unit detecting the type of the auxiliary toy specific installed on the main toy specific.

[0090] The control unit also controls the performance output based on the specific type of the secondary game detected by the second detection unit. (13)

[0092] A secondary toy body capable of being installed in the main toy body of a performance output toy according to any one of (1) to (12).

[0093] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and alterations can be made within the scope of the invention's intent.

[0094] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0095] 10: Main toy body; 12: First operating component; 13: Second operating component; 15: Rotation detection unit; 16: Type detection unit; 18: Installation detection unit; 19: Operation detection unit; 20: Secondary toy body; 22: Rotating part; 30: State change mechanism; 41: Control unit; 100: Performance output toy.

Claims

1. A performance output toy, comprising a main toy body capable of detachably attaching secondary toy parts, characterized in that... The main toy body has operating components that can be operated by the user, and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the operation of the operating components. The operating component is configured such that it is inoperable before the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body, and becomes operable when the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body.

2. The performance output toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body, the operating element changes from the inoperable state to the operable state by protruding from the outer surface of the main toy body.

3. The performance output toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the operable state, the amount by which the operating member protrudes from the outer surface of the main body is greater than the amount by which it protrudes in the inoperable state.

4. The performance output toy according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main toy body also includes a mechanism for causing the operating element to protrude from the outer surface of the main toy body according to the installation of the auxiliary toy body on the main toy body.

5. The performance output toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mechanism includes: a retaining member for holding the operating member in the inoperable state; and a force-applying member for applying force to the operating member in a direction protruding from the outer surface of the main body. When the retaining member is pressed by the secondary toy body installed on the main toy body, the retaining member releases the holding of the operating member, and the operating member protrudes from the outer surface of the main toy body by the force-applying member, thereby changing the operating member from the inoperable state to the operable state.

6. The performance output toy according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an operation detection unit that detects operations performed on the operating component in the operable state. The control unit controls the performance output based on the operation of the operating device detected by the operation detection unit.

7. The performance output toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main toy body also has a first detection unit, which detects operations performed on the secondary toy body installed on the main toy body. The control unit also controls the performance output based on the specific operations performed on the sub-player detected by the first detection unit.

8. The performance output toy according to claim 7, characterized in that, The auxiliary toy body has a rotating part that can be rotated when the auxiliary toy body is installed on the main toy body. The first detection unit detects the rotation operation of the rotating part installed on the main playpiece of the secondary playpiece.

9. The performance output toy according to claim 8, characterized in that, The auxiliary toy body has a spherical shape. The rotating part forms part of the outer surface of the sub-playpiece.

10. The performance output toy according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating part constitutes the ball belt of the auxiliary player.

11. The performance output toy according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating part of the sub-playing device has a transparent outer surface and multiple partitions obtained by dividing along the rotation direction. The rotating part is configured to allow the patterns of each partition in the multiple partitions to be observed in a changing manner through the transparent outer surface by being rotated.

12. The performance output toy according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main toy body also has a second detection unit, which detects the type of the secondary toy installed on the main toy body. The control unit also controls the performance output based on the specific type of the secondary game detected by the second detection unit.

13. A secondary toy body capable of being installed in a main toy body of a performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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