Track toy

Abstract

The utility model provides a track toy. The present invention relates to a belt conveyor device which is provided with a belt conveyor device which conveys a traveling body which travels on a runway and arrives below a slope onto the slope by means of a conveyor belt, and which is provided below the slope with an energy absorber which absorbs the velocity energy of the traveling body entering the belt conveyor device by coming into contact with the traveling body. Protrusions for placing the traveling body on the conveyor belt and pushing the traveling body upward are formed on the surface of the conveyor belt. The track toy can prevent the running body from rolling over and the like as much as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a track toy. Background Art

[0002] In the past, in order to make a non-powered moving body travel on a track, there has been known a track toy having a belt conveyor for conveying the moving body from the bottom of a slope to the top of the slope (Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3091249

[0004] However, when the inclination angle of the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor is small, the moving body gets onto the conveyor belt due to inertia. In this case, due to the inertia of the moving body getting onto the conveyor belt, the entry angle of the moving body, the inclination (center of gravity) of the moving body, the movement of the conveyor belt, etc., the moving body may sometimes tip over or turn upside down. On the other hand, if the inclination angle of the conveyor belt is large, there will be a rebound, and due to the collision from the subsequent moving body and the influence of the movement of the conveyor belt, the moving body loses its balance, and in this case, there is also a possibility of tipping over or turning upside down.

[0005] The present utility model is completed based on the above situation, and its object is to provide a track toy that can prevent the moving body from tipping over as much as possible. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The first track toy provided by the present utility model has a belt conveyor that conveys a moving body traveling on a runway and reaching the bottom of a slope to the top of the slope using a conveyor belt. An energy absorber is provided at the bottom of the slope of the belt conveyor, and the energy absorber absorbs the speed energy of the entering moving body by contacting the moving body. Protrusions are formed on the surface of the conveyor belt to place the moving body on the conveyor belt and push it upward.

[0007] The second track toy provided by the present utility model is based on the first track toy, and a floor for the moving body to standby is provided at the bottom of the slope of the belt conveyor. The floor has a steeper downhill than the runway connected to the floor.

[0008] The third track toy provided by the present utility model is based on the first track toy or the second track toy, and a wall is provided on the side of the floor.

[0009] The fourth track toy provided by the present utility model is based on the third track toy, and in the belt conveyor, the energy absorber is provided at the position where the moving body collides.

[0010] Since the floor of the belt conveyor is provided with an energy absorber, it is possible to prevent the moving body from getting onto the conveyor belt due to inertia as much as possible, and it is possible to eliminate rollovers and the like caused thereby as much as possible. In addition, it is also possible to prevent bouncing as much as possible, thereby being able to eliminate rollovers and the like caused by bouncing as much as possible. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing a reduced state of the track toy of the present embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a top view showing a reduced state of the track toy.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing an extended state of the track toy of the present embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a top view showing an extended state of the track toy.

[0015] Figure 5 It is a perspective view showing a bent state of the flexural coupling body.

[0016] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing an extended state of the flexural coupling body.

[0017] Figure 7 It is a front view showing a reduced state of the track toy with a part of the components removed.

[0018] Figure 8 It is a front view showing an extended state of the track toy.

[0019] Figure 9 It is a front view showing the housing structure of the second runway plate.

[0020] Figure 10 It is a perspective view of an escalator.

[0021] Figure 11 It is a side view of the winding mechanism of the conveyor belt.

[0022] Figure 12 It is a perspective view of the drive device of the escalator.

[0023] Figure 13 It is a rear-side perspective view of the drive device of the escalator.

[0024] Figure 14 It is a side view showing a part of the lower part of the escalator.

[0025] Figure 15 It is a view of the escalator observed from a direction orthogonal to the conveying surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present utility model will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0027] 《Overall Structure》

[0028] Figure 1 FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a reduced state of the track toy 10 of the present embodiment. Figure 2 FIG. 10 is a top view thereof.

[0029] The track toy 10 is used to make a vehicle toy 50 without a power source travel. In addition, the object (traveling body) to be made to travel is not limited to the vehicle toy 50.

[0030] According to this track toy 10, for example, when the vehicle toy 50 is placed below the escalator 11, the escalator 11 transports the vehicle toy 50 above the escalator 11. Then, since the runway connected to the escalator 11 is a downhill slope, the vehicle toy 50 moves downward along this slope due to its own weight, passes through the bridge 12 and the door 13, and returns to below the escalator 11 again through the U-shaped runway (the leftmost runway). This runway is the basic travel path. After that, as long as the escalator 11 is operated, the vehicle toy 50 is transported above by the escalator 11 and can circle around the same runway.

[0031] Runway switching plates 14a - 14d are provided on the track toy 10.

[0032] The runway switching plate 14a is a switching plate directly operated by hand. When the direction of the runway switching plate 14a is changed, the descending vehicle toy 50 is guided to the spiral downhill track 15.

[0033] In addition, the runway switching plate 14b switches the runway by pressing the button 16, and it only protrudes onto the road surface during the period when the button 16 is pressed. In the state where the runway switching plate 14b protrudes, the descending vehicle toy 50 is discharged via the ramp 17.

[0034] Furthermore, the runway switching plate 14c is a switching plate directly operated by hand. If the direction of the runway switching plate 14c is changed, the descending vehicle toy 50 is discharged via the ramp 18.

[0035] Furthermore, the runway switching plate 14d is actuated by the collision of the vehicle toy 50 and guides the vehicle toy 50 below the escalator 11.

[0036] In addition, on this track toy 10, a parking lot plate 90 is provided in front of the escalator 11, and a parking lot is formed on the upper surface of the parking lot plate 90. The vehicle toy 50 can be parked on this parking lot using the ramp 91.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the extended state of the track toy 10 of the present embodiment, Figure 4 and this is its top view.

[0038] The track toy 10 is configured to be able to extend reversibly without accompanying disassembly operations or operations of adding components.

[0039] The track toy 10 has two telescopic structures. First, it is a pull-out telescopic structure. That is, the runway plate 19a can be pulled out linearly relative to adjacent components 19b, etc., and by linearly pulling out the runway plate 19a relative to the components 19b, etc., the track toy 10 can be telescoped. Second, by extending or bending the flexural connection body 40, the track toy 10 is telescoped. The first telescopic structure is well known. Therefore, the second telescopic structure will be described below.

[0040] "Telescopic Structure of Track Toy 10"

[0041] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the bent state of the flexural connection body 40, Figure 6 and this is a perspective view showing the extended state of the flexural connection body 40, Figure 7 This is a front view showing the reduced state of the track toy 10 with a part of the components removed, Figure 8 and this is a front view showing the extended state of the track toy 10. Additionally, Figure 9 this is a front view showing the housing structure of the second runway plate 42. The above-mentioned second telescopic structure includes: a first block 20 and a second block 30 (refer to Figure 4 ) that are adjacent when the track toy 10 is in the reduced state; and a flexural connection body 40 that detachably connects the first block 20 and the second block 30.

[0042] Among them, the flexural connection body 40 is in a shape formed by combining two runway plates 41, 42 with a shaft 43 and is configured to be able to flex. A runway portion 44a is formed on the runway plate 41, and a runway portion 44b is formed on the runway plate 42. Moreover, when the flexural connection body 40 is extended, the runway portion 44a and the runway portion 44b are connected to form a third runway 44.

[0043] A first runway 21 is formed on the first block 20 (refer to Figure 4)。In addition, one end of a movable runway plate 22 is attached to the first block 20, and the movable runway plate 22 can move up and down about a horizontal axis 22a. A runway 21a that forms part of the first runway 21 is formed on the movable runway plate 22. In addition, the end of the first runway plate 41 is coupled to the first block 20 so as to be able to move up and down about the axis 22a. And when the flexion-extension link body 40 is extended, the runway 21a and the third runway 44 are connected. That is, when the flexion-extension link body 40 is extended, the first runway 21 and the third runway 44 are connected. In addition, the first runway plate 41 may not be coupled to the first block 20 with the same axis 22a as the movable runway plate 22. That is, the first runway plate 41 may be pivotally supported on the first block 20 at a position different from the movable runway plate 22. In addition, the first runway plate 41 may be pivotally supported on the movable runway plate 22 that forms part of the first block 20. Importantly, when the flexion-extension link body 40 is extended, the runway 21a and the third runway 44 are connected.

[0044] A second runway 31 is formed in the second block 30 (see Figure 4 ). When the first block 20 and the second block 30 are adjacent to each other, the second runway 31 is connected to the runway 21a. That is, when the first block 20 and the second block 30 are adjacent to each other, the second runway 31 is connected to the first runway 21. In addition, as Figure 7 and Figure 9 show, a fitting groove 32 is formed in the second block 30. A shaft 46 attached to the end of the runway plate 42 is fitted in the fitting groove 32. In addition, a receiving portion (space) 33 for receiving the runway plate 42 is formed in the second block 30. Here, the fitting groove 32 is used to guide the flexion and extension of the flexion-extension link body 40 and extends from near the surface of the second block 30 to the depth of the receiving portion 33. And in the receiving portion 33, when the first block 20 and the second block 30 are adjacent to each other, as Figure 7 and Figure 9 show, the runway plate 42 is received in a substantially horizontal state. In addition, when the first block 20 and the second block 30 are separated from each other, the runway plate 42 is pulled out from the receiving portion 33, as Figure 8 show, the flexion-extension link body 40 is extended, and the road surfaces of the runway portion 44a of the runway plate 41 and the runway portion 44b of the runway plate 42 are substantially on the same plane. At this time, the runway plate 42 is inserted into the outside of the runway plate 41, and the claws 42b on the walls 42a on both sides of the runway plate 42 are engaged with the upper edges of the walls 41a on both sides of the runway plate 41 (see Figure 6 ). In addition, the movable runway plate 22 is inserted into the inside of the runway plate 41, and a protrusion (not shown) on the lower surface of the movable runway plate 22 is engaged with a hole 41b in the runway portion 44a of the runway plate 41 (see Figure 5 ).

[0045] "Escalator 11"

[0046] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the escalator 11, Figure 11 and is a side view of the winding mechanism for winding the conveyor belt 62.

[0047] The escalator 11 has a winding mechanism for winding the toothed conveyor belt 62 between the conveyor belt pulleys 60 and the toothed conveyor belt pulleys 61 provided at a predetermined interval. In Figure 11 , reference numeral 63 denotes a tension roller, and reference numeral 64 denotes a support plate for supporting the back surface of the conveyor belt 62. On the surface of the conveyor belt 62, convex portions 62a that abut against the lower surface of the chassis of the vehicle toy 50 are formed at a predetermined interval. In addition, on the surface of the conveyor belt 62, protrusions 62b are formed at a predetermined interval. The protrusions 62b place the vehicle toy 50 on the escalator 11 or abut against the rear surface of the vehicle body to push up the vehicle toy 50. The height of the protrusions 62b is greater than the height of the convex portions 62a. The conveyor belt 62 is exposed and provided at the center of the conveying surface 65 of the escalator 11. In addition, the conveying surface 65 becomes the surface against which the wheels of the vehicle toy 50 abut during conveyance.

[0048] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the drive device 66 of the escalator 11, Figure 13 and is a rear-side perspective view of the drive device 66. The drive device 66 drives the toothed conveyor belt pulley 61, and can be switched between manual and electric by operating the sliding knob 67. When the sliding knob 67 is operated to the left, the power switch SW is immediately turned on, and the power of the motor 68 is transmitted to the toothed conveyor belt pulley 61 via the gears 68a - 68e, the double gear 68f, and the gear 68g, so that the conveyor belt 62 operates. On the other hand, when the sliding knob 67 is operated to the right, the power switch SW is turned off, and by operating the sliding knob 67, the rotating plate 67a operates around the shaft 67b, so that the locking member 67c rises. As a result, the rotating body 69a and the gear 68g move toward the surface side by the action of a spring (not shown), and the engagement between the double gear 68f and the gear 68g is released. In this state, if the operation dial 69 is rotated, its rotational power is transmitted to the toothed conveyor belt pulley 61, so that the conveyor belt 62 operates.

[0049] In addition, here, the escalator 11 is used to convey the vehicle toy 50 upward, but a belt conveyor may also be used. That is, any belt conveying device may be used.

[0050] "Stationary Structure of Vehicle Toy 50"

[0051] Figure 14 is a front view for explaining the stationary structure of the vehicle toy 50, Figure 15This is a view of the escalator 11 observed from a direction orthogonal to the conveyance surface 65. The track toy 10 of the present embodiment has a structure that stops the vehicle toy 50 at the entrance of the escalator 11. The oncoming vehicle toy 50 reaches the escalator 11. And when the inclination of the escalator 11 relative to the floor (a part of the runway) 11a of the escalator 11 is small, the vehicle toy 50 gets onto the escalator 11 due to inertia. In this case, due to the inertia of the vehicle toy 50 getting onto the conveyor belt 62, the entry angle of the vehicle toy 50, the inclination (center of gravity) of the vehicle toy 50, and the movement of the conveyor belt 62, the vehicle toy 50 may sometimes tip over or turn upside down. In particular, if there is a cofferdam near the entrance of the escalator 11, the vehicle toy 50 is likely to tilt, and thus is likely to tip over or turn upside down. Therefore, in order to stop the vehicle toy 50 in front of the escalator 11 so that the vehicle toy 50 can collide with the escalator 11 head-on, the floor 11a of the escalator 11 is made to be more inclined than the second runway 31. As a result, by the vehicle toy 50 colliding with the escalator 11 head-on, it is possible to prevent the vehicle toy 50 from getting onto the escalator 11 as much as possible. Consequently, it is possible to eliminate the adverse conditions that occur when the vehicle toy 50 gets onto the escalator 11 as much as possible. In addition, the vehicle toy 50 can wait at the floor 11a.

[0052] On the other hand, when the vehicle toy 50 collides with the escalator 11 head-on, the vehicle toy 50 is likely to bounce back on the escalator 11.

[0053] Therefore, in order to prevent bouncing back, impact absorption members 65a are provided on the plastic or metal conveyance surfaces 65 on both sides of the conveyor belt 62 of the escalator 11. As the impact absorption member (an example of an energy absorber) 65a, rubber can be used, for example. The height of the impact absorption member 65a protruding from the conveyance surface 65 is preferably higher than the height of the convex portion 62a described above, and also needs to be lower than the height of the protrusion 62b. As a result, since the speed energy of the incoming vehicle toy 50 is lost, it is possible to prevent bouncing back and also eliminate adverse conditions such as tipping over caused by the collision of the vehicle toy 50. Providing the impact absorption member (an example of an energy absorber) 65a is also effective when the inclination of the escalator 11 is small. This is because as the speed decreases, the possibility of the vehicle toy 50 climbing onto the escalator 11 disappears.

[0054] In addition, instead of the above-mentioned impact absorption member 65a, or an energy absorber that slidably contacts the side surface of the vehicle toy 50 or the like to absorb speed energy can also be provided near the entrance of the escalator 11.

[0055] In addition, it is preferable to provide a wall on the side of the floor 11a. In this way, lateral shaking of the vehicle toy 50 that enters or bounces can be prevented. In the present embodiment, this wall is formed by the frame of the escalator 11.

[0056] 《Effects of the Present Embodiment》

[0057] In the present embodiment configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained according to the track toy 10.

[0058] First, without performing disassembly operations on the track toy 10 or loading and unloading operations on the runway board, the track toy 10 can be telescoped by performing the separation operation of the first block 20 and the second block 30.

[0059] Second, since one end of the flexure link body 40 forms a rotary pair with the first block 20, and the other end forms a rotary pair and a sliding pair with the second block 30, and the runway board 42 is housed in the second block 30 when the first block 20 and the second block 30 are adjacent, even if there is an action part on the surface layer part of the second block 30, the block can be easily housed.

[0060] Third, since a part of the runway "floor" connected to the entrance of the escalator 11 is inclined so that the vehicle toy 50 collides with the escalator 11 head-on, it is possible to prevent the vehicle toy 50 from getting onto the escalator 11 due to inertia as much as possible. Fourth, since the impact absorption member 65a is provided near the entrance of the escalator 11, it is possible to effectively prevent the vehicle toy 50 from being rebounded.

[0061] Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0062] 10 Track toy

[0063] 11 Escalator

[0064] 11a Floor

[0065] 12 Bridge

[0066] 13 Door

[0067] 14a - 14d Runway switching board

[0068] 15 Downhill

[0069] 16 Button

[0070] 17, 18 Ramp

[0071] 22 Movable runway board

[0072] 22a Shaft

[0073] 32 Engagement groove

[0074] 33 Receiving Department

[0075] 40 Flexion-Extension Linkage

[0076] 41, 42 Runway Plates

[0077] 43 Shaft

[0078] 46 Shaft

[0079] 60 Conveyor Belt Pulley

[0080] 61 Toothed Conveyor Belt Pulley

[0081] 62 Conveyor Belt

[0082] 62a Protrusion

[0083] 62b Projection

[0084] 65 Conveyor Surface

[0085] 65a Impact Absorbing Component

[0086] 66 Driving Device

[0087] 67 Sliding Knob

[0088] 68a - 68e Gears

[0089] 69 Operation Dial

Claims

1. An orbital toy having a belt conveyor which conveys a moving body traveling on a runway and reaching the bottom of a slope to the top of the slope by means of a conveyor belt, an energy absorber being provided at the bottom of the slope of the belt conveyor, the energy absorber absorbing the speed energy of the incoming moving body by abutting against the moving body, and protrusions being formed on the surface of the conveyor belt for placing the moving body on the conveyor belt and pushing it upward.

2. The orbital toy according to claim 1, wherein a floor for allowing the moving body to standby is provided at the bottom of the slope of the belt conveyor, and the floor has a steeper downward slope than the runway connected to the floor.

3. The orbital toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a wall is provided on the side of the floor.

4. The orbital toy according to claim 3, wherein in the belt conveyor, the energy absorber is provided at the portion where the moving body collides.

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