Transformable toy provided with launching device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transformable toy provided with a launching device, wherein a body of the transformable toy is transformed from a first shape into a second shape through contact with an item disposed at a random position after the body moves to the item or the item approaches the body, and the transformable toy is provided with a launching device configured to launch an embedded projectile object after the transformation into the second shape.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a transformable toy that moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or transforms through contact with the item when the item approaches, such that a body is transformed from a first shape to a second shape, and that includes a launching unit configured to launch an embedded projectile when transformed into the second shape.Background Art

[0002] A transformable toy includes various toy bodies shaped in a robot shape, a vehicle shape, or the like, and assembled so as to allow the transformable toy to transform into a robot toy or a vehicle toy. Since various shapes may be represented with a single toy, children are able to enjoy various play activities by directly assembling the toy and transforming it.

[0003] Meanwhile, in a generally known card game for children, a play image or character is printed on a front or rear surface of a rectangular card, and the card game is played by flipping and checking the cards printed with the image or character according to predetermined game rules.

[0004] Such a card game for children is played by laying the cards on the floor and flipping them over by hand to check the contents, and since the play is simple, children may easily lose interest. In addition, the cards have no particular function other than being collected for the images printed on the card surfaces.

[0005] In addition, a transformable toy is configured such that a user may fold or unfold portions, such as arms, legs, or a head, of the toy by manipulating its joints to transform the toy from a first shape to a second shape. However, since the user has to manually fold or unfold the toy for transformation, the user may quickly lose interest, or the transformable toy may be easily damaged due to unskilled handling.

[0006] Due to such problems, a transformable toy has recently been proposed that automatically transforms from a first shape to a second shape upon contact, either when the transformable toy approaches an item, such as a card containing a metal panel that reacts to a magnetic force, or when the item approaches the transformable toy.

[0007] However, even such a transformable toy that automatically transforms upon contact with an item does not go beyond a simple form of play, and thus young children may quickly lose interest.Disclosure of InventionTechnical Problem

[0008] The present disclosure has been conceived to solve the above-described problems, and provides a transformable toy that is configured to move to an item placed at an arbitrary position or to transform upon contact with the item when the item approaches, such that the transformable toy is transformed from a first shape to a second shape, and includes a launching unit capable of launching a projectile embedded in the transformable toy.Solution to Problem

[0009] In view of the foregoing, a transformable toy provided with a launching device according to the present disclosure includes: a body in which a plurality of component bodies are rotatably coupled; a first latch unit 140 configured to restrain the component bodies to maintain a first shape of the body; a projectile 1307 that is seated on the body as the component bodies are deployed in response to an arbitrary item to unlock the first latch unit 140, such that the external shape of the body is transformed from the first shape to a second shape; and a launching unit 130 configured to launch the projectile 1307.

[0010] The first latch unit 140 includes a first latch unit body 1402 fastened to be displaceable inside a housing 1401 in response to an item, and a first latch unit protrusion 1404 extending from the first latch unit body 1402 and inserted into a fastening groove of a component body to restrain deployment of the component body.

[0011] The launching unit 130 includes a rod 1302 configured to press and slide the projectile 1307, and an elastic piece 1303 configured to apply elasticity to the projectile 1307 that is slid by the rod 1302 to launch the projectile 1307.

[0012] In this case, a trigger 1301 is hingedly fastened to or detachably fastened to the rod 1302.

[0013] In addition, a projectile 1307 is stacked and stored in a magazine 1306 disposed in a component body of the transformable toy 100, and the rod 1302 and the elastic piece 1303 are disposed on one side of the lowermost projectile 1307.

[0014] In addition, the body includes a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, in each of which the plurality of component bodies are rotatably coupled, and the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are fastened by a lockable fastening mechanism.

[0015] In this case, the transformable toy further includes a second latch unit 150 configured to unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120.

[0016] The second latch unit 150 includes a target 1501 configured to be displaced in response to the projectile 1307, a fastening protrusion 1505 configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501 in one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120, and a fastening groove 1203 into which the fastening protrusion 1505 is inserted in the other transformable body. When the second latch unit 150 is unlocked, the fastening protrusion 1505 is released from the fastening groove 1203, and the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 are separated.

[0017] The second latch unit 150 may include a target 1501 configured to be displaced in response to the projectile 1307, a fastener 1511 fastened to one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 via a hinge 1115 and fastened to the other transformable body via a transformable body hinge 1512, and a fastening protrusion 1505 configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501 and to restrict rotation of the fastener 1511, so that upon unlocking the second latch unit 150, one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 is allowed to rotate relative to the other transformable body.

[0018] In this case, an inclined surface 1509 is formed on one side of the target 1501, and an inclined surface 1514 formed on one side of a key 1510 including the fastening protrusion 1505 is configured to come into contact with the inclined surface 1509 of the target 1501. In conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501, the key 1510 moves up or down to lock or unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120.

[0019] In addition, the projectile 1307 is in an upright state and fixed at both sides by elastic pieces 1303 having different elastic moduli to launch the projectile 1307 while rotating.Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0020] When the transformable toy 100 configured as described above according to the present disclosure moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or an arbitrary item approaches the transformable toy 100 and comes into contact with the transformable toy 100, the transformable toy 100 transforms from a first shape to a second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit 130 embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile 1307 is launched, allowing for various forms of play.

[0021] In addition, during a battle game with another transformable toy 100 of the present disclosure, when the projectile 1307 hits the target 1501 of an opponent's transformable toy 100, the transformable toy is configured to become separated, which allows the winner and loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of the play with dramatic action.Brief Description of Drawings

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective side views illustrating a first latch unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating the first latch unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a second latch unit and a launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating only the launching unit illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a perspective plan view illustrating main portions of the second latch unit and the launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view illustrating main portions of the second latch unit and the launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the first body and the second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a state in which the first body and the second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 14 to 18 are views illustrating different forms of a launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state. FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the second shape after transformation in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a state in which a projectile launched from an opponent's transformable toy hits a target and causes the first transformable body to fall over in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. <Description of Reference Numerals of Main Parts in Drawings>

[0023] 100: transformable toy, 110: First transformable body 1101: component body, 1110: leg 1111: hinge, 1112: wheel 1113:fixing protrusion, 1114: fastening groove 1115: hinge, 120: second transformable body 1201: component body, 1202: first latch unit hinge 1203: fastening groove, 1210: arm 1211: hinge, 1212: fastening groove 1213: auxiliary arm, 1214: hinge 1220: head, 1221: hinge 130: launching unit, 1301: trigger 1302: rod, 1303: elastic piece 1304: spring, 1305: gripping structure 1306: magazine, 1307: projectile 140: first latch unit, 1401: housing 1402: first latch unit body 1403: magnet, 1404: first latch unit protrusion 1405: wheel, 150: second latch unit 1501: target, 1502: target rod 1503: fastening protrusion, 1504: fastening groove 1505: second transformable body fastening protrusion 1506: spring, 1507: launching opening 1508: holder, 1509: inclined surface 1508: key, 1511: fastener 1512: transformable body hinge, 1513: protrusion 1514: inclined surface, 1515: spring Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to embodiments of the present disclosure and the accompanying drawings, but it will be described on the premise that the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0025] In the detailed description of the disclosure or in the claims, when it is described that one component "includes" another component, it shall not be limitedly construed as consisting of only the component unless otherwise stated, and shall be understood that other components may be further included.

[0026] The terms "upper," "lower," "bottom," "front side," "rear side," "below," etc., used herein are merely for facilitating explanation and indicate the orientation of a component as illustrated in the drawings.

[0027] In the detailed description of the present disclosure, the term "hinge" refers to a torque hinge configured to transmit rotational force to a component fastened thereto, unless otherwise specified.

[0028] According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a transformable toy 100 is configured to transform from a first shape, which is a vehicle shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, to a second shape, which is a robot shape as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0029] In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the body of the transformable toy 100 is configured by coupling a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, each of which includes multiple component bodies rotatably fastened to one another. When an item approaches the transformable toy 100 or the transformable toy 100 approaches an item, the shape is automatically transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0030] In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the second shape illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower first transformable body 110 and the upper second transformable body 120 are fastened to form the second shape. A launching unit 130 and a second latch unit 150 are configured in the first transformable body 110 corresponding to a lower body of the transformable toy 100, and a first latch unit 140 is configured in the second transformable body 120 corresponding to an upper body of the transformable toy 100.

[0031] The launching unit 130 is a device for launching a projectile 1307 stored inside the transformable toy 100. The first latch unit 140 is a device for transforming the transformable toy 100 into the second shape by releasing a locking mechanism that maintains the first shape in response to contact with an item. The second latch unit 150 is a device for releasing the locking mechanism in the second shape of the transformable toy 100 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 become separated.

[0032] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first body 110 is configured such that legs 1110 are hingedly fastened to both sides of a component body 1101 via hinges 1111, so that the legs 1110 are rotatable with respect to the component body 1101. A target 1501 having a launching opening 1507 is provided in front of the component body 1101, a trigger 1301 is provided behind the component body 1101, and a plurality of projectiles 1307 are stored in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101.

[0033] As a mechanism for launching the projectile 1307, the trigger 1301 is provided behind the component body 1101, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 12. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the trigger 1301 is hingedly or detachably fastened to the rod 1302. The trigger 1301 may be configured to be folded or detached, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the launching device is not in use.

[0034] In the first shape before transformation of the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the legs 1110 of the first transformable body 110 are maintained in the folded state by a locking mechanism, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0035] The second transformable body 120, which corresponds to an upper body of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to and detachable from the first transformable body 110 via a fastening mechanism.

[0036] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, a hook-shaped second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 provided on an upper portion of the first transformable body 110 is inserted into and fastened to a fastening groove 1203 formed in a component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are coupled together.

[0037] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, arms 1210 having a wing-like shape are hingedly fastened by a hinge 1211 to both sides of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, so that the arms 1210 are rotatable relative to the component body 1201. Auxiliary arms 1213 are hingedly fastened to the arms 1210 so as to be rotatable.

[0038] In the first shape, which is the pre-transformation state of the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment, the arms 1210 and the auxiliary arms 1213 are kept in the folded state.

[0039] A head 1220 is hingedly fastened to the component body 1201 so as to be rotatable, and when the arms 1210 are in the folded state, the head 1220 is also folded and received inside the arms 1210, so that the head 1220 is not exposed.

[0040] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 12, the first latch unit 140 is fastened to the second transformable body 120 via a first latch unit hinge 1202, such that the first latch unit 140 is rotatable with respect to the component body 1201.

[0041] In the first shape, which is a vehicle form before the transformation of the transformable toy 100, the first latch unit 140 is positioned at a front bonnet portion of the toy, as illustrated in FIG. 1, and rotates about the first latch unit hinge 1202 as illustrated in FIG. 3 when the toy transforms into the second shape.

[0042] Hereinafter, the configuration, operation, transformation process, and the like of the first transformable body 110, the second transformable body 120, the launching unit 130, the first latch unit 140, and the second latch unit 150, which constitute the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, will be described in detail.

[0043] The first latch unit 140 is a locking device of the transformable toy 100, and when the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle and comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 is unlocked, and the transformable toy 100 is transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0044] As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first latch unit 140 is configured such that a first latch unit body 1402 is vertically slidable inside a housing 1401. Although not illustrated in the drawings, the first latch unit may include a guide device configured to guide the first latch unit body 1402 when the first latch unit body 1402 vertically slides, and a mechanism configured to apply elastic force or magnetic force to the first latch unit body 1402 to be initially positioned at the upper portion inside the housing 1401.

[0045] A magnet 1403 is fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402, and both sides of the first latch unit body 1402 extend rearward and are provided with a first latch unit protrusion 1404 at respective ends thereof.

[0046] When the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment is in the first shape, the legs 1110 are maintained in the folded state, as illustrated in FIG. 1. In this state, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are inserted into fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 so that the legs 1110 remain folded without being unfolded.

[0047] At the moment when the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment in the first shape, which is in the form of a vehicle, comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the toy is transformed from the first shape into the second shape, which is in the form of a robot.

[0048] Although not illustrated, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the item may be in the form of a card containing a metal material that reacts to a magnetic force.

[0049] When the transformable toy 100 in the first shape is driving and the item is positioned under the first latch unit 140 in the first shape, or when the item approaches under the first latch unit 140 in the first shape, the magnet 1403 inside the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move down inside the housing 1401.

[0050] As the first latch unit body 1402 moves down, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110, and at the same time, the transformable toy 100 begins to transform from the vehicle-shaped first shape to the robot-shaped second shape.

[0051] When the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 as described above, the legs 1110 rotate about the hinges 1111 to open, as illustrated in FIG. 3, and the first latch unit 140 rotates upward about the first latch unit hinge 1202, thereby exposing the head 1220.

[0052] As illustrated in FIG. 6, in the first shape, a fixing protrusion 1113 of each leg 1110 is inserted into a fastening groove 1212 of an arm 1210, thereby preventing the arm 1210 from being unfolded. As the legs 1110 open as described above, the constraint of the arms 1210 is released, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the arms 1210 rotate about hinges 1211, and the arms 1210 and auxiliary arms 1213 are unfolded, thereby completing the transformation into the second shape.

[0053] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the launching unit 130 is disposed in the first transformable body 110, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, a plurality of projectiles 1307 are stored in a stacked manner in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0054] In addition, a pair of elastic pieces 1303 is provided below the magazine 1306 to wrap around the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307 from both sides.

[0055] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the rod 1302 is configured to slide horizontally to push the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307, and the trigger 1301 is hingedly fastened to the rod 1302 so as to be foldable.

[0056] In addition, on both sides of the trigger 1301, gripping structures 1305 may be provided to allow a user to put his / her fingers on the trigger 1301 and easily push the trigger 1301 with one hand.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 9, when the user pushes the trigger 1301, the rod 1302 advances and pushes the projectile 1307 positioned at the lowermost portion of the magazine 1306. The projectile 1307, which is horizontally moved by the rod 1302, spreads the elastic pieces 1303 on both sides while moving horizontally, and the ring-shaped projectile 1307 is launched by the restoring force of the elastic pieces 1303 to the outside through the launching opening 1507 illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0058] When the lowermost projectile 1307 in the magazine 1306 is launched, the rod 1302 is slid rearward by the elasticity of a spring 1304 illustrated in FIG. 11, and the projectiles 1307 stacked in the magazine 1306 fall downward by their weight and move to the launch-ready position, i.e., between the elastic pieces 1303.

[0059] The transformable toy of the present disclosure, configured as described above, may be used by young children as a battle-type robot together with another transformable toy 100, in which case each side launches a projectile 1307 aiming at a target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100. When the projectile 1307 hits the target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100, the opponent's toy becomes separated or changes shape again, allowing the winner and loser to be visually identified.

[0060] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, a second latch unit 150 is provided in the first transformable body 110, by which the transformable toy 100 is separated.

[0061] As illustrated in FIGS. 8, 10, and 11, a target 1501 is disposed in front of the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110, and the target 1501 is connected to the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding in a hook shape from the upper portion of the component body 1101 via a target rod 1502.

[0062] The second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding from the upper portion of the first transformable body 110 is inserted into and fastened to a fastening groove 1203 formed at a lower portion of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are fixed in a coupled state.

[0063] When the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment is transformed into the second shape as illustrated in FIG. 3, the target 1501 is exposed, and when a projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 is slid rearward due to the impact from the projectile 1307.

[0064] When the target 1501 is slid rearward, the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 connected via the target rod 1502 is also slid rearward, thereby releasing the coupling lock of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 and causing the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 to be separated.

[0065] As illustrated in FIG. 11, a spring 1506 is configured to elastically support the target rod 1502 so that the target 1501 and the target rod 1502, which have slid rearward, return to their original positions.

[0066] At this time, by installing a spring (not illustrated) between the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 so that the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 are completely separated, the second transformable toy 120 may be configured to spring up and separate from the first transformable body 110 when the target 1501 is hit.

[0067] FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state. FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] The transformable toy 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to transform from the first shape in the form of a vehicle to the second shape in the form of a robot by rotatably fastening the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120.

[0069] As illustrated in FIG. 21, the first transformable body 110, which is a lower portion of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to the second transformable body 120, which is an upper portion of the transformable toy 100, via a hinge 1115. When the second transformable body 120 is folded, the transformable toy maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle, as illustrated in FIG. 19. When the second transformable body 120 is rotated and unfolded, the transformable toy is transformed into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22.

[0070] In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a first latch unit 140 and a launching unit 130 are provided in the second transformable body 120.

[0071] As illustrated in FIGS. 19 and 20, a housing 1401 in which the first latch unit 140 is accommodated is rotatably fastened to a component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 via a first latch unit hinge 1202.

[0072] The first latch unit 140 is a transformation locking device of the transformable toy 100, and when the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle and comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 is unlocked, and the transformable toy 100 is transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0073] As illustrated in FIG. 20, the first latch unit 140 is configured such that a first latch unit body 1402 is vertically slidable inside a housing 1401, and a magnet 1403 is fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0074] In addition, first latch unit protrusions 1404 are provided on both sides of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0075] Arms 1210 are hingedly fastened to both sides of the second transformable body 120, and the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 140 are inserted into and fastened to fastening grooves 1114 formed in the arms 1210, thereby restricting displacement or rotation of the arms 1210 and maintaining the first shape of the transformable toy 100.

[0076] In this state, at the moment of contact with an item in the form of a card containing a metal material that reacts to magnetic force (not illustrated), the magnet 1403 inside the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move downward inside the housing 1401. As a result, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 1402 are released from fastening grooves 1114 of the arms 1210, and the legs 1110 rotate relative to the component body 1101 and open, as illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0077] As the legs 1110 open from the component body 1101, the restriction of the second transformable body 120 by the legs 1110 is released, and the second transformable body 120 rotates about the hinge 1115 and is deployed, thereby transforming from the first shape in the form of a vehicle into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0078] As the second transformable body 120 is deployed and transformed as illustrated in FIG. 21, a launching unit 130 provided in the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 is exposed, and a target 1501 provided in a component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110 is also exposed.

[0079] The launching unit 130 provided in the second transformable body 120 has the same configuration as the launching unit 130 of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0080] When a user presses a trigger 1301 provided at the rear of the component body 1201, as illustrated in FIG. 22, while a pair of elastic pieces 1303 provided inside the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 holds a projectile 1307, the projectile 1307 is launched to the outside through a launching opening 1507 by the restoring force of the elastic pieces 1303.

[0081] When the projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits a target 1501 of the user's transformable toy 100, the second transformable body 120 is tilted rearward as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby allowing the winner and loser to be determined.

[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 23, the second transformable body 120 is hingedly fastened to a fastener 1511 of the first transformable body 110 to be rotatable, and the fastener 1511 is hingedly fastened to the first transformable body 110 via a transformable body hinge 1512 to be rotatable.

[0083] A protrusion 1513 protrudes from the outer surface of the fastener 1511, and comes into contact with a second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of a key 1510 that moves up and down in the component body 1101, thereby restricting rotation of the fastener 1511.

[0084] The key 1510 is elastically supported upward by a spring 1515 in the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0085] An inclined surface 1514 is formed at one side of the key 1510, and the inclined surface 1514 of the key 1510 comes into contact with an inclined surface 1509 formed at the rear side of the target 1501, so that the target 1501 protrudes from the component body 1101 by the elastic force of the spring 1515.

[0086] As illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 23, when the transformable toy 100 is in the transformed robot form and a projectile 1307 launched from the opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 is slid and moves the key 1510 downward.

[0087] As the key 1510 moves downward, contact between the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of the key 1510 and the protrusion 1513 of the fastener 1511 is released, and the second transformable body 120 is rotated about the transformable body hinge 1512 together with the fastener 1511 and tilted rearward, as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby determining the winner and loser.

[0088] When the transformable toy 100 configured as described above according to the present disclosure moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or an arbitrary item approaches the transformable toy 100 and comes into contact with the transformable toy 100, the transformable toy 100 transforms from a first shape to a second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit 130 embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile 1307 is launched, allowing for various forms of play.

[0089] In addition, during a battle game with another transformable toy 100 of the present disclosure, when the projectile 1307 hits the target 1501 of an opponent's transformable toy 100, the transformable toy is configured to become separated or transformed in shape, which allows the winner and loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of the play with dramatic action.

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first embodiment

[0028]According to the present disclosure, a transformable toy 100 is configured to transform from a first shape, which is a vehicle shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, to a second shape, which is a robot shape as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0029]In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the body of the transformable toy 100 is configured by coupling a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, each of which includes multiple component bodies rotatably fastened to one another. When an item approaches the transformable toy 100 or the transformable toy 100 approaches an item, the shape is automatically transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0030]In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the second shape illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower first transformable body 110 and the upper second transformable body 120 are fastened to ...

second embodiment

[0068]The transformable toy 100 according to the present disclosure is configured to transform from the first shape in the form of a vehicle to the second shape in the form of a robot by rotatably fastening the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120.

[0069]As illustrated in FIG. 21, the first transformable body 110, which is a lower portion of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to the second transformable body 120, which is an upper portion of the transformable toy 100, via a hinge 1115. When the second transformable body 120 is folded, the transformable toy maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle, as illustrated in FIG. 19. When the second transformable body 120 is rotated and unfolded, the transformable toy is transformed into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22.

[0070]In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a first latch unit 140 and a launching unit 130 are provided in the second transfor...

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a transformable toy that moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or transforms through contact with the item when the item approaches, such that a body is transformed from a first shape to a second shape, and that includes a launching unit configured to launch an embedded projectile when transformed into the second shape.Background Art

[0002] A transformable toy includes various toy bodies shaped in a robot shape, a vehicle shape, or the like, and assembled so as to allow the transformable toy to transform into a robot toy or a vehicle toy. Since various shapes may be represented with a single toy, children are able to enjoy various play activities by directly assembling the toy and transforming it.

[0003] Meanwhile, in a generally known card game for children, a play image or character is printed on a front or rear surface of a rectangular card, and the card game is played by flipping and checking the cards printed with the image or character according to predetermined game rules.

[0004] Such a card game for children is played by laying the cards on the floor and flipping them over by hand to check the contents, and since the play is simple, children may easily lose interest. In addition, the cards have no particular function other than being collected for the images printed on the card surfaces.

[0005] In addition, a transformable toy is configured such that a user may fold or unfold portions, such as arms, legs, or a head, of the toy by manipulating its joints to transform the toy from a first shape to a second shape. However, since the user has to manually fold or unfold the toy for transformation, the user may quickly lose interest, or the transformable toy may be easily damaged due to unskilled handling.

[0006] Due to such problems, a transformable toy has recently been proposed that automatically transforms from a first shape to a second shape upon contact, either when the transformable toy approaches an item, such as a card containing a metal panel that reacts to a magnetic force, or when the item approaches the transformable toy.

[0007] However, even such a transformable toy that automatically transforms upon contact with an item does not go beyond a simple form of play, and thus young children may quickly lose interest.Disclosure of InventionTechnical Problem

[0008] The present disclosure has been conceived to solve the above-described problems, and provides a transformable toy that is configured to move to an item placed at an arbitrary position or to transform upon contact with the item when the item approaches, such that the transformable toy is transformed from a first shape to a second shape, and includes a launching unit capable of launching a projectile embedded in the transformable toy.Solution to Problem

[0009] In view of the foregoing, a transformable toy provided with a launching device according to the present disclosure includes: a body in which a plurality of component bodies are rotatably coupled; a first latch unit 140 configured to restrain the component bodies to maintain a first shape of the body; a projectile 1307 that is seated on the body as the component bodies are deployed in response to an arbitrary item to unlock the first latch unit 140, such that the external shape of the body is transformed from the first shape to a second shape; and a launching unit 130 configured to launch the projectile 1307.

[0010] The first latch unit 140 includes a first latch unit body 1402 fastened to be displaceable inside a housing 1401 in response to an item, and a first latch unit protrusion 1404 extending from the first latch unit body 1402 and inserted into a fastening groove of a component body to restrain deployment of the component body.

[0011] The launching unit 130 includes a rod 1302 configured to press and slide the projectile 1307, and an elastic piece 1303 configured to apply elasticity to the projectile 1307 that is slid by the rod 1302 to launch the projectile 1307.

[0012] In this case, a trigger 1301 is hingedly fastened to or detachably fastened to the rod 1302.

[0013] In addition, a projectile 1307 is stacked and stored in a magazine 1306 disposed in a component body of the transformable toy 100, and the rod 1302 and the elastic piece 1303 are disposed on one side of the lowermost projectile 1307.

[0014] In addition, the body includes a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, in each of which the plurality of component bodies are rotatably coupled, and the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are fastened by a lockable fastening mechanism.

[0015] In this case, the transformable toy further includes a second latch unit 150 configured to unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120.

[0016] The second latch unit 150 includes a target 1501 configured to be displaced in response to the projectile 1307, a fastening protrusion 1505 configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501 in one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120, and a fastening groove 1203 into which the fastening protrusion 1505 is inserted in the other transformable body. When the second latch unit 150 is unlocked, the fastening protrusion 1505 is released from the fastening groove 1203, and the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 are separated.

[0017] The second latch unit 150 may include a target 1501 configured to be displaced in response to the projectile 1307, a fastener 1511 fastened to one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 via a hinge 1115 and fastened to the other transformable body via a transformable body hinge 1512, and a fastening protrusion 1505 configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501 and to restrict rotation of the fastener 1511, so that upon unlocking the second latch unit 150, one of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 is allowed to rotate relative to the other transformable body.

[0018] In this case, an inclined surface 1509 is formed on one side of the target 1501, and an inclined surface 1514 formed on one side of a key 1510 including the fastening protrusion 1505 is configured to come into contact with the inclined surface 1509 of the target 1501. In conjunction with the displacement of the target 1501, the key 1510 moves up or down to lock or unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120.

[0019] In addition, the projectile 1307 is in an upright state and fixed at both sides by elastic pieces 1303 having different elastic moduli to launch the projectile 1307 while rotating.Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0020] When the transformable toy 100 configured as described above according to the present disclosure moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or an arbitrary item approaches the transformable toy 100 and comes into contact with the transformable toy 100, the transformable toy 100 transforms from a first shape to a second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit 130 embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile 1307 is launched, allowing for various forms of play.

[0021] In addition, during a battle game with another transformable toy 100 of the present disclosure, when the projectile 1307 hits the target 1501 of an opponent's transformable toy 100, the transformable toy is configured to become separated, which allows the winner and loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of the play with dramatic action.Brief Description of Drawings

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective side views illustrating a first latch unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating the first latch unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a second latch unit and a launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating only the launching unit illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a perspective plan view illustrating main portions of the second latch unit and the launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view illustrating main portions of the second latch unit and the launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the first body and the second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a state in which the first body and the second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 14 to 18 are views illustrating different forms of a launching unit included in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state. FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the second shape after transformation in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a state in which a projectile launched from an opponent's transformable toy hits a target and causes the first transformable body to fall over in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. <Description of Reference Numerals of Main Parts in Drawings>

[0023] 100: transformable toy, 110: First transformable body 1101: component body, 1110: leg 1111: hinge, 1112: wheel 1113:fixing protrusion, 1114: fastening groove 1115: hinge, 120: second transformable body 1201: component body, 1202: first latch unit hinge 1203: fastening groove, 1210: arm 1211: hinge, 1212: fastening groove 1213: auxiliary arm, 1214: hinge 1220: head, 1221: hinge 130: launching unit, 1301: trigger 1302: rod, 1303: elastic piece 1304: spring, 1305: gripping structure 1306: magazine, 1307: projectile 140: first latch unit, 1401: housing 1402: first latch unit body 1403: magnet, 1404: first latch unit protrusion 1405: wheel, 150: second latch unit 1501: target, 1502: target rod 1503: fastening protrusion, 1504: fastening groove 1505: second transformable body fastening protrusion 1506: spring, 1507: launching opening 1508: holder, 1509: inclined surface 1508: key, 1511: fastener 1512: transformable body hinge, 1513: protrusion 1514: inclined surface, 1515: spring Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to embodiments of the present disclosure and the accompanying drawings, but it will be described on the premise that the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0025] In the detailed description of the disclosure or in the claims, when it is described that one component "includes" another component, it shall not be limitedly construed as consisting of only the component unless otherwise stated, and shall be understood that other components may be further included.

[0026] The terms "upper," "lower," "bottom," "front side," "rear side," "below," etc., used herein are merely for facilitating explanation and indicate the orientation of a component as illustrated in the drawings.

[0027] In the detailed description of the present disclosure, the term "hinge" refers to a torque hinge configured to transmit rotational force to a component fastened thereto, unless otherwise specified.

[0028] According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a transformable toy 100 is configured to transform from a first shape, which is a vehicle shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, to a second shape, which is a robot shape as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0029] In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the body of the transformable toy 100 is configured by coupling a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, each of which includes multiple component bodies rotatably fastened to one another. When an item approaches the transformable toy 100 or the transformable toy 100 approaches an item, the shape is automatically transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0030] In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the second shape illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower first transformable body 110 and the upper second transformable body 120 are fastened to form the second shape. A launching unit 130 and a second latch unit 150 are configured in the first transformable body 110 corresponding to a lower body of the transformable toy 100, and a first latch unit 140 is configured in the second transformable body 120 corresponding to an upper body of the transformable toy 100.

[0031] The launching unit 130 is a device for launching a projectile 1307 stored inside the transformable toy 100. The first latch unit 140 is a device for transforming the transformable toy 100 into the second shape by releasing a locking mechanism that maintains the first shape in response to contact with an item. The second latch unit 150 is a device for releasing the locking mechanism in the second shape of the transformable toy 100 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 become separated.

[0032] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first body 110 is configured such that legs 1110 are hingedly fastened to both sides of a component body 1101 via hinges 1111, so that the legs 1110 are rotatable with respect to the component body 1101. A target 1501 having a launching opening 1507 is provided in front of the component body 1101, a trigger 1301 is provided behind the component body 1101, and a plurality of projectiles 1307 are stored in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101.

[0033] As a mechanism for launching the projectile 1307, the trigger 1301 is provided behind the component body 1101, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 12. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the trigger 1301 is hingedly or detachably fastened to the rod 1302. The trigger 1301 may be configured to be folded or detached, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the launching device is not in use.

[0034] In the first shape before transformation of the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the legs 1110 of the first transformable body 110 are maintained in the folded state by a locking mechanism, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0035] The second transformable body 120, which corresponds to an upper body of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to and detachable from the first transformable body 110 via a fastening mechanism.

[0036] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, a hook-shaped second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 provided on an upper portion of the first transformable body 110 is inserted into and fastened to a fastening groove 1203 formed in a component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are coupled together.

[0037] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, arms 1210 having a wing-like shape are hingedly fastened by a hinge 1211 to both sides of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, so that the arms 1210 are rotatable relative to the component body 1201. Auxiliary arms 1213 are hingedly fastened to the arms 1210 so as to be rotatable.

[0038] In the first shape, which is the pre-transformation state of the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment, the arms 1210 and the auxiliary arms 1213 are kept in the folded state.

[0039] A head 1220 is hingedly fastened to the component body 1201 so as to be rotatable, and when the arms 1210 are in the folded state, the head 1220 is also folded and received inside the arms 1210, so that the head 1220 is not exposed.

[0040] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 12, the first latch unit 140 is fastened to the second transformable body 120 via a first latch unit hinge 1202, such that the first latch unit 140 is rotatable with respect to the component body 1201.

[0041] In the first shape, which is a vehicle form before the transformation of the transformable toy 100, the first latch unit 140 is positioned at a front bonnet portion of the toy, as illustrated in FIG. 1, and rotates about the first latch unit hinge 1202 as illustrated in FIG. 3 when the toy transforms into the second shape.

[0042] Hereinafter, the configuration, operation, transformation process, and the like of the first transformable body 110, the second transformable body 120, the launching unit 130, the first latch unit 140, and the second latch unit 150, which constitute the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, will be described in detail.

[0043] The first latch unit 140 is a locking device of the transformable toy 100, and when the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle and comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 is unlocked, and the transformable toy 100 is transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0044] As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first latch unit 140 is configured such that a first latch unit body 1402 is vertically slidable inside a housing 1401. Although not illustrated in the drawings, the first latch unit may include a guide device configured to guide the first latch unit body 1402 when the first latch unit body 1402 vertically slides, and a mechanism configured to apply elastic force or magnetic force to the first latch unit body 1402 to be initially positioned at the upper portion inside the housing 1401.

[0045] A magnet 1403 is fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402, and both sides of the first latch unit body 1402 extend rearward and are provided with a first latch unit protrusion 1404 at respective ends thereof.

[0046] When the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment is in the first shape, the legs 1110 are maintained in the folded state, as illustrated in FIG. 1. In this state, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are inserted into fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 so that the legs 1110 remain folded without being unfolded.

[0047] At the moment when the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment in the first shape, which is in the form of a vehicle, comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the toy is transformed from the first shape into the second shape, which is in the form of a robot.

[0048] Although not illustrated, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the item may be in the form of a card containing a metal material that reacts to a magnetic force.

[0049] When the transformable toy 100 in the first shape is driving and the item is positioned under the first latch unit 140 in the first shape, or when the item approaches under the first latch unit 140 in the first shape, the magnet 1403 inside the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move down inside the housing 1401.

[0050] As the first latch unit body 1402 moves down, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110, and at the same time, the transformable toy 100 begins to transform from the vehicle-shaped first shape to the robot-shaped second shape.

[0051] When the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 as described above, the legs 1110 rotate about the hinges 1111 to open, as illustrated in FIG. 3, and the first latch unit 140 rotates upward about the first latch unit hinge 1202, thereby exposing the head 1220.

[0052] As illustrated in FIG. 6, in the first shape, a fixing protrusion 1113 of each leg 1110 is inserted into a fastening groove 1212 of an arm 1210, thereby preventing the arm 1210 from being unfolded. As the legs 1110 open as described above, the constraint of the arms 1210 is released, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the arms 1210 rotate about hinges 1211, and the arms 1210 and auxiliary arms 1213 are unfolded, thereby completing the transformation into the second shape.

[0053] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the launching unit 130 is disposed in the first transformable body 110, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, a plurality of projectiles 1307 are stored in a stacked manner in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0054] In addition, a pair of elastic pieces 1303 is provided below the magazine 1306 to wrap around the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307 from both sides.

[0055] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the rod 1302 is configured to slide horizontally to push the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307, and the trigger 1301 is hingedly fastened to the rod 1302 so as to be foldable.

[0056] In addition, on both sides of the trigger 1301, gripping structures 1305 may be provided to allow a user to put his / her fingers on the trigger 1301 and easily push the trigger 1301 with one hand.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 9, when the user pushes the trigger 1301, the rod 1302 advances and pushes the projectile 1307 positioned at the lowermost portion of the magazine 1306. The projectile 1307, which is horizontally moved by the rod 1302, spreads the elastic pieces 1303 on both sides while moving horizontally, and the ring-shaped projectile 1307 is launched by the restoring force of the elastic pieces 1303 to the outside through the launching opening 1507 illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0058] When the lowermost projectile 1307 in the magazine 1306 is launched, the rod 1302 is slid rearward by the elasticity of a spring 1304 illustrated in FIG. 11, and the projectiles 1307 stacked in the magazine 1306 fall downward by their weight and move to the launch-ready position, i.e., between the elastic pieces 1303.

[0059] The transformable toy of the present disclosure, configured as described above, may be used by young children as a battle-type robot together with another transformable toy 100, in which case each side launches a projectile 1307 aiming at a target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100. When the projectile 1307 hits the target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100, the opponent's toy becomes separated or changes shape again, allowing the winner and loser to be visually identified.

[0060] In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, a second latch unit 150 is provided in the first transformable body 110, by which the transformable toy 100 is separated.

[0061] As illustrated in FIGS. 8, 10, and 11, a target 1501 is disposed in front of the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110, and the target 1501 is connected to the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding in a hook shape from the upper portion of the component body 1101 via a target rod 1502.

[0062] The second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding from the upper portion of the first transformable body 110 is inserted into and fastened to a fastening groove 1203 formed at a lower portion of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are fixed in a coupled state.

[0063] When the transformable toy 100 of the first embodiment is transformed into the second shape as illustrated in FIG. 3, the target 1501 is exposed, and when a projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 is slid rearward due to the impact from the projectile 1307.

[0064] When the target 1501 is slid rearward, the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 connected via the target rod 1502 is also slid rearward, thereby releasing the coupling lock of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 and causing the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 to be separated.

[0065] As illustrated in FIG. 11, a spring 1506 is configured to elastically support the target rod 1502 so that the target 1501 and the target rod 1502, which have slid rearward, return to their original positions.

[0066] At this time, by installing a spring (not illustrated) between the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 so that the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 are completely separated, the second transformable toy 120 may be configured to spring up and separate from the first transformable body 110 when the target 1501 is hit.

[0067] FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state. FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] The transformable toy 100 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to transform from the first shape in the form of a vehicle to the second shape in the form of a robot by rotatably fastening the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120.

[0069] As illustrated in FIG. 21, the first transformable body 110, which is a lower portion of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to the second transformable body 120, which is an upper portion of the transformable toy 100, via a hinge 1115. When the second transformable body 120 is folded, the transformable toy maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle, as illustrated in FIG. 19. When the second transformable body 120 is rotated and unfolded, the transformable toy is transformed into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22.

[0070] In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a first latch unit 140 and a launching unit 130 are provided in the second transformable body 120.

[0071] As illustrated in FIGS. 19 and 20, a housing 1401 in which the first latch unit 140 is accommodated is rotatably fastened to a component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 via a first latch unit hinge 1202.

[0072] The first latch unit 140 is a transformation locking device of the transformable toy 100, and when the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle and comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 is unlocked, and the transformable toy 100 is transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0073] As illustrated in FIG. 20, the first latch unit 140 is configured such that a first latch unit body 1402 is vertically slidable inside a housing 1401, and a magnet 1403 is fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0074] In addition, first latch unit protrusions 1404 are provided on both sides of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0075] Arms 1210 are hingedly fastened to both sides of the second transformable body 120, and the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 140 are inserted into and fastened to fastening grooves 1114 formed in the arms 1210, thereby restricting displacement or rotation of the arms 1210 and maintaining the first shape of the transformable toy 100.

[0076] In this state, at the moment of contact with an item in the form of a card containing a metal material that reacts to magnetic force (not illustrated), the magnet 1403 inside the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move downward inside the housing 1401. As a result, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 1402 are released from fastening grooves 1114 of the arms 1210, and the legs 1110 rotate relative to the component body 1101 and open, as illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0077] As the legs 1110 open from the component body 1101, the restriction of the second transformable body 120 by the legs 1110 is released, and the second transformable body 120 rotates about the hinge 1115 and is deployed, thereby transforming from the first shape in the form of a vehicle into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0078] As the second transformable body 120 is deployed and transformed as illustrated in FIG. 21, a launching unit 130 provided in the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 is exposed, and a target 1501 provided in a component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110 is also exposed.

[0079] The launching unit 130 provided in the second transformable body 120 has the same configuration as the launching unit 130 of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0080] When a user presses a trigger 1301 provided at the rear of the component body 1201, as illustrated in FIG. 22, while a pair of elastic pieces 1303 provided inside the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 holds a projectile 1307, the projectile 1307 is launched to the outside through a launching opening 1507 by the restoring force of the elastic pieces 1303.

[0081] When the projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits a target 1501 of the user's transformable toy 100, the second transformable body 120 is tilted rearward as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby allowing the winner and loser to be determined.

[0082] As illustrated in FIG. 23, the second transformable body 120 is hingedly fastened to a fastener 1511 of the first transformable body 110 to be rotatable, and the fastener 1511 is hingedly fastened to the first transformable body 110 via a transformable body hinge 1512 to be rotatable.

[0083] A protrusion 1513 protrudes from the outer surface of the fastener 1511, and comes into contact with a second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of a key 1510 that moves up and down in the component body 1101, thereby restricting rotation of the fastener 1511.

[0084] The key 1510 is elastically supported upward by a spring 1515 in the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0085] An inclined surface 1514 is formed at one side of the key 1510, and the inclined surface 1514 of the key 1510 comes into contact with an inclined surface 1509 formed at the rear side of the target 1501, so that the target 1501 protrudes from the component body 1101 by the elastic force of the spring 1515.

[0086] As illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 23, when the transformable toy 100 is in the transformed robot form and a projectile 1307 launched from the opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 is slid and moves the key 1510 downward.

[0087] As the key 1510 moves downward, contact between the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of the key 1510 and the protrusion 1513 of the fastener 1511 is released, and the second transformable body 120 is rotated about the transformable body hinge 1512 together with the fastener 1511 and tilted rearward, as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby determining the winner and loser.

[0088] When the transformable toy 100 configured as described above according to the present disclosure moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or an arbitrary item approaches the transformable toy 100 and comes into contact with the transformable toy 100, the transformable toy 100 transforms from a first shape to a second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit 130 embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile 1307 is launched, allowing for various forms of play.

[0089] In addition, during a battle game with another transformable toy 100 of the present disclosure, when the projectile 1307 hits the target 1501 of an opponent's transformable toy 100, the transformable toy is configured to become separated or transformed in shape, which allows the winner and loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of the play with dramatic action.

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first embodiment

[0028]According to the present disclosure, a transformable toy 100 is configured to transform from a first shape, which is a vehicle shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, to a second shape, which is a robot shape as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0029]In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the body of the transformable toy 100 is configured by coupling a first transformable body 110 and a second transformable body 120, each of which includes multiple component bodies rotatably fastened to one another. When an item approaches the transformable toy 100 or the transformable toy 100 approaches an item, the shape is automatically transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0030]In the transformable toy 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the second shape illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower first transformable body 110 and the upper second transformable body 120 are fastened to ...

second embodiment

[0068]The transformable toy 100 according to the present disclosure is configured to transform from the first shape in the form of a vehicle to the second shape in the form of a robot by rotatably fastening the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120.

[0069]As illustrated in FIG. 21, the first transformable body 110, which is a lower portion of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to the second transformable body 120, which is an upper portion of the transformable toy 100, via a hinge 1115. When the second transformable body 120 is folded, the transformable toy maintains the first shape in the form of a vehicle, as illustrated in FIG. 19. When the second transformable body 120 is rotated and unfolded, the transformable toy is transformed into the second shape in the form of a robot, as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22.

[0070]In the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a first latch unit 140 and a launching unit 130 are provided in the second transfor...

Claims

1. A transformable toy provided with a launching device, the transformable toy comprising: a body in which a plurality of component bodies are rotatably coupled; a first latch unit (140) configured to restrain the component bodies to maintain a first shape of the body; a projectile (1307) is seated on the body as the component bodies are deployed in response to an arbitrary item to unlock the first latch unit (140), such that an external shape of the body is transformed from the first shape to a second shape; and a launching unit (130) configured to launch the projectile (1307).

2. The transformable toy of claim 1, wherein the first latch unit (140) comprises: a first latch unit body (1402) fastened to be displaceable inside a housing (1401) in response to an item; and a first latch unit protrusion (1404) extending from the first latch unit body (1402) and inserted into a fastening groove of a component body to restrain deployment of the component body.

3. The transformable toy of claim 1, wherein the launching unit (130) comprises: a rod (1302) configured to press and slide the projectile (1307); and an elastic piece (1303) configured to apply elasticity to the projectile (1307) that is slid by the rod (1302) to launch the projectile (1307).

4. The transformable toy of claim 3, wherein a trigger (1301) is hingedly fastened to or detachably fastened to the rod (1302).

5. The transformable toy of claim 3, wherein the projectile (1307) is stacked and stored in a magazine (1306) disposed in a component body of the transformable toy (100), and the rod (1302) and the elastic piece (1303) are disposed on one side of a lowermost projectile (1307).

6. The transformable toy of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a first transformable body (110) and a second transformable body (120), each of which comprises the plurality of component bodies that are rotatably coupled to each other; and wherein the first transformable body (110) and the second transformable body (120) are fastened by a lockable fastening mechanism.

7. The transformable toy of claim 6, further comprising: a second latch unit (150) configured to unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120).

8. The transformable toy of claim 7, wherein the second latch unit (150) comprises: a target (1501) configured to be displaced in response to the projectile (1307); a fastening protrusion (1505) configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target (1501) in one of the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120); and a fastening groove (1203) into which the fastening protrusion (1505) is inserted in a remaining one of the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120), and wherein, upon unlocking the second latch unit (150), the fastening protrusion (1505) is configured to be released from the fastening groove (1203) to allow the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120) to be separated.

9. The transformable toy of claim 7, wherein the second latch unit (150) comprises: a target (1501) configured to be displaced in response to the projectile (1307); a fastener (1511) fastened to one of the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120) via a hinge (1115), and fastened to a remaining one of the first and second transformable bodies via a transformable body hinge (1512); and a fastening protrusion (1505) configured to be displaced in conjunction with the displacement of the target (1501) and to restrict rotation of the fastener (1511), and wherein, upon unlocking the second latch unit (150), the one of the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120) is allowed to rotate with respect to the remaining one.

10. The transformable toy of claim 9, wherein an inclined surface (1509) is formed on one side of the target (1501), and an inclined surface (1514) is formed on one side of a key (1510) comprising the fastening protrusion (1505), the inclined surface (1514) being configured to come into contact with the inclined surface (1509) of the target (1501), and wherein, in conjunction with the displacement of the target (1501), the key (1510) is configured to move up or down to lock or unlock the fastening mechanism between the first and second transformable bodies (110, 120).

11. The transformable toy of claim 3, wherein the projectile (1307) is in an upright state and fixed at both sides by elastic pieces (1303) having different elastic moduli to launch the projectile (1307) while rotating.

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