Double-handed toy for game miniatures

Abstract

The invention relates to a component integrating two game figure hands to form a single part. This part is intended to be attached to two different figures placed side by side. Such a part is primarily intended for a symbolic purpose, allowing two game figures to hold hands. This part also enables new scenarios between characters, as it creates a real connection between the figures. (See Figure 4 for abbreviations.)

Description

Title of the invention: Double-hand for game figurines technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game figure part that can be assembled with two arms of two game figures, thus giving the illusion that the two characters are holding hands. Technological background of the invention:

[0002] Game figurines have many interchangeable parts. For example, figurines are made up of different parts: a head, a torso, legs, arms, hair, etc. Some pieces may be more specific, such as a hat or a mermaid tail.

[0003] However, few different parts relate to the hands of the figures and it is impossible for a right hand rep.4 to clip onto a left hand rep.4 in such a way as to link 2 figures rep.1 together by their hands (see [Fig. 1]).

[0004] In the case of figures that can be clipped onto bricks ref. 13 with studs ref. 14, it should be noted that the figures are spaced apart by the value of the pitch ref. 26 of the brick (see [Fig. 1]). If this pitch is respected, the hands of the two figures placed next to each other are too far apart to give the impression that the figures are holding hands. General description of the invention

[0005] The present invention is specifically designed to avoid these drawbacks of the prior art. For this purpose, it proposes an assembly of two components for the left and right hands. The common part of the hands (ref. 27) is joined to the two forearm rods (ref. 28), which connect to the arms (ref. 2 and ref. 3) of the two figures. Note the angle (ref. 29) between the forearm rods (ref. 28) and the spacing (ref. 30) of the abduction axes (ref. 20), which allows the assembly to be fixed to the two arms (ref. 2 and ref. 3) of the figures, while still allowing the figures to be fixed to the studs (ref. 14) of the brick (ref. 13) due to the spacing (ref. 26).

[0006] One advantage of this solution is that it can fit into the arms rep.2 and rep.3 of two figurines, making it possible for the two figurines to hold hands, which was impossible with the previous technique.

[0007] This game figure part may also include the following characteristic(s): - By adjusting the angle of the abduction axis (ref. 20), the angle of the axis By adjusting the extension (ref. 22) and the spacing (ref. 30) of the abduction axes (ref. 20), the hand can be rotated to increase the illusion of hand positioning and the common area of ​​both hands. The resulting change in the shape of the part can be seen by comparing [Fig. 6] and [Fig. 8]. - Increasing the thickness of the common part of the hands ref.27 allows increasing the mechanical resistance of the double-hand ref.7 to guarantee a resistance similar to that of a standard hand ref. 4. - The increased thickness of the common part of the hands ref.27 allows the creation of a clip system ref.10 and ref.11 enabling the removable assembly of the clip-on hands ref.8 and ref.9 to form the double hand (see [Fig.4]) rather than being a single block as for the double hands ref.6 and ref.7. It should be noted that each separate hand ref.8 and ref.9 retains the possibility of clipping standard accessories from the range ref.12 in an almost identical manner to classic hands ref.4 (see [Fig. 10]). Brief description of the figures

[0008] The invention will be better understood and other features and advantages will become more apparent upon reading the description given below by way of purely illustrative and non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0009] Figure 1 shows two classic game pieces placed side by side without the possibility of joining hands. The pieces are depicted with their hands touching. Note the impossibility of placing piece 1 on brick 13 due to interference at stud 15.

[0010] Figures 2, 3, and 4 show two game figures placed side by side, linked by a double hand (ref. 6, 7, 8, 9). The two figures can be placed on the studs (ref. 15) of the brick (ref. 13) respecting the spacing (ref. 26). The double hands (ref. 6 and 7) are shown, as well as the double hand formed by the clip-on hands (ref. 8 and 9).

[0011] Fig. 5 allows visualization of different axes characterizing the patellar articulation of the wrist. These include the axis of rotation (ref. 21), the axis of abduction (ref. 20), the axis of extension (ref. 22), as well as the forearm shaft (ref. 23) and the hand part (ref. 24).

[0012] Figures 6 and 8 respectively represent the two fused hands with different abduction and extension angles, as well as a different separation of the abduction axes (see Figure 30), allowing for an increase in the thickness of the part joint of the hands ref.27. We will have side, top and perspective views. [Fig.6] shows a fusion of the hands with minimal variation in the angles of extension and abduction and in the separation of the abduction axes compared to classic hands, [Fig.8] shows a fusion of the hands with more significant changes in parameters allowing an increase in the thickness of the joint part of the hands ref.27.

[0013] Figure 7 shows the different angles between the components of the figure, such as the torso (ref. 25), the forearms (ref. 2 and ref. 3), and the hand (ref. 5). These include: - the angle of inclination rep.32 between the axis of the shoulder rep. 18 and the axis of the trunk rep.17. - The pivot angle rep.16 between the axis of the arm rep.19 and the axis of the trunk rep.17. - The extension angle rep.31 between the axis of rotation rep.21 and the axis of abduction rep.20.

[0014] Figure 9 shows a solution for the clipping system of the left hand (item 8) with the right hand (item 9), resulting in a double-hand. Increasing the common area between the left hand (item 27a) and the right hand (item 27b) allows, for example, the creation of complementary clipping forms (items 10 and 11).

[0015] Fig. 10 illustrates the gripping of an object by a conventional hand ref. 4 and a clip-on left hand ref. 8. The clip-on right hand ref. 9 being symmetrical, clipping the object is also possible. Description of the implementation methods

[0016] The dimensions of each hand taken separately are the same as those of the standard parts. However, certain parameters can influence the appearance and position of the figures' arms once the two hands are joined into one piece. Thus, varying the orientations of the extension axes (item 22), abduction axes (item 20), and the spacing of the abduction axes (item 30) allows for influencing the position of the figures and the orientation of the arms relative to the torso once the part is installed on them. The choice of angles will affect the opening angle of the forearm rods (item 29) and can be adjusted to give a natural impression of the figures' hands being held together and, if necessary, to allow the figures to be clipped onto the studs (item 14) of the bricks (item 3).

[0017] The variation of the orientations of the extension axes ref.22, of abduction ref.20 and spacing of the abduction axes ref.30 allows to influence the thickness of the common part of the hands ref.27 of the double-hands ref.6 and ref.7 allow a recess guaranteeing the clipping of the standard accessories ref. 12 of the range.

[0018] Optionally, the two hands can be detached using clips, allowing the two figures to be separated while retaining their hands. The left hand (ref. 8) can be assembled with the right hand (ref. 9) by clipping complementary shapes (ref. 10 and ref. 11) together with tight fits or by using a stop mechanism.

[0019] These double hands, rep. 6 and rep. 7, as well as the double hand formed by the clip-on hands, rep. 8 and rep. 9, will allow figures represented by game figurines to hold hands, symbolizing various aspects such as union or friendship. The two hands being joined together, this emphasizes the emotional bond between the two figures. Practicality is prioritized over symbolism in the case of two separable hands.

[0020] The double-hand clipping solution consisting of the clippable hands ref.8 and ref.9 allows the figure to be used independently while also allowing objects designed for a conventional hand to be grasped as illustrated in [Fig.10].

[0021] The part with the fused hands rep.6 and rep.7 allow the object to be clicked into any of the hands. List of reference signs

[0022] The list of reference numerals on the figures is given below: - 1: figurine - 2: left arm - 3: right arm - 4: standard hand - 5: hand - 6: double-hand (geometry close to standard hand) - 7: double hand (increased contact thickness) - 8: left hand clipable - 9: clip-on right hand - 10: Left-hand clips - 11: Right-hand clips - 12: standard accessory - 13: Brick - 14: plot - 15: plot / figure interference - 16: pivot angle - 17: trunk axis - 18: shoulder axis - 19: arm axis 20: abduction axis 21: axis of rotation 22: Extension axis 23: Standard hand forearm shaft 24: Hand part of the piece 25: trunk 26: not 27: common part of the hands 27a: Clip-on common area on the left hand 27b: Clip-on common area on the right 28: Double-hand forearm shaft 28a: left forearm stem 28b: Right forearm stem 29: Opening angle of the forearm stems 30: Abduction axis separation 31: angle of extension 32: angle of inclination

Claims

Demands

1. Double-hand (6, 7, (8) and (9)) allowing two figures (1) to be linked together as if they were holding hands characterized in that it comprises two fused hands (6, 7) or the double-hand consisting of the hands (8) and (9) whose forearm shafts (28,28a, 28b) can clip into the arm slots (2,3) allow two figures (1) placed side by side to accommodate this part simultaneously.

2. Double-hand (6, 7, (8) and (9)) according to claim 1, characterized in that the variation of the orientations of the extension axes (22), abduction axes (20) and spacing of the abduction axes (30) allows the orientation approaching standard hands (4).

3. Double-hand (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that the variation of the orientations of the extension axes (22), abduction axes (20) and the spacing of the abduction axes (30) allow an increase in the thickness of the common part area of ​​hands (27) guaranteeing a resistance similar to a standard hand (4).

4. Double-hand (6, 7) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the common part area of ​​the hands (27) has a recess on each of the hands allowing the clipping of standard accessories (12) from the range.

5. Double-hand consisting of hands (8) and (9) according to claim 1, comprising a left hand (8) and a right hand (9) characterized in that the two hands (8,9) are assembled in a removable manner by a clipping system (10, 11).

6. Double-hand consisting of hands (8) and (9) according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 and 5 comprising a left hand (8) and a right hand (9), characterized in that the recess in each of the hands (8,9) taken separately allows a standard accessory (12) from the range to be clipped on.

7. Double-hand (6, 7, (8) and (9)) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the variation of the orientations of the extension axes (22), abduction axis (ref. 20) and spacing of the abduction axes (ref. 30) allows the figurines to be fixed on the studs (ref. 14) of the brick (ref. 13) due to compliance with the pitch (ref. 26)

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