Model parts and model toys

Abstract

To provide a new mechanism which suitably fits decoration components for instance, in a model toy.SOLUTION: A model toy comprises: a first part (106b) having a first connection part (201); a second part (106a) having a second connection part (201); and a third part (501) having a third connection part (502) connected to the first connection part and the second connection part. The third connection part is attachable / detachable to / from the third part in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The third connection part fitted in the first direction is connected to the first connection part of the first part, and the third connection part fitted in the second direction is connected to the second connection part of the second part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to model toys and decorative parts. [Background technology]

[0002] A doll-type toy (model toy) can be fitted with decorative parts such as weapons. For example, the decorative parts are attached to the hand parts of the model toy in a gripping form. Patent Document 1 proposes a toy hand part that makes the expression of the grip of the hand in the model toy more natural. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7093904 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, the expression of the hand grip is natural, but when the hand grips a decorative part such as a weapon, the hand grip requires gripping strength. In order to increase gripping strength, the knuckles need to be bent hard, which may make the product difficult to handle. On the other hand, if the gripping strength is weak, the decorative part will frequently fall off, which is annoying.

[0005] It is also conceivable to provide a hole in the model toy to ensure gripping power, and to attach a decorative accessory to the model toy by inserting a rod extending from the decorative part into the hole. However, if a hole that does not exist in a human or animal is provided, the hole will be exposed when the decorative part is not attached, resulting in an unnatural appearance.

[0006] The present invention provides a novel mechanism for conveniently attaching decorative parts to, for example, model toys. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is, for example, a model toy comprising a first part having a first connecting portion, a second part having a second connecting portion, and a third part having a third connecting portion connecting to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion, wherein the third connecting portion is attachable to and detachable from the third part in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation, and the third connecting portion attached in the first orientation is connected to the first connecting portion of the first part, and the third connecting portion attached in the second orientation is connected to the second connecting portion of the second part.

[0008] The present invention also relates to a decorative part that is attached to a model toy that includes, for example, a first part having a first connecting portion and a second part having a second connecting portion, the decorative part comprising a main body part and a third connecting portion that connects to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion, the third connecting portion being attachable and detachable to the main body part in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation, the third connecting portion attached in the first orientation being connected to the first connecting portion of the first part, and the third connecting portion attached in the second orientation being connected to the second connecting portion of the second part. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel mechanism for appropriately attaching decorative parts to a model toy. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a front and side appearance of a model toy according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are a side view and an exploded perspective view, respectively, of a hand part of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1A and 1B are a bottom view and a perspective view, respectively, of a rib member of a hand part according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are bottom cross-sectional views of a hand part according to an embodiment, in which a rib member is operated. [Diagram 5] 1A is a side view of a decorative part according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the decorative part with the grip member detached. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a grip of a decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating how decorative accessories are attached to a model toy according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more features among the multiple features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. In addition, the same reference numbers are used for the same or similar configurations, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0012] <Appearance of the model toy> First, an example of the external configuration of a model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(a) shows the external front view of the model toy 100, and Fig. 1(b) shows the external side view of the model toy 100. Note that the up / down, left / right, and front / rear arrows indicate the orientation of the model toy in the figure, and the same applies to the other figures.

[0013] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a and 103b, legs 104a and 104b, and a waist 105, which constitute a main body. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and accessories.

[0014] The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. The right arm 103b and the left arm 103a are further connected to the chest 102 at the sides by connecting members, and the waist 105 is connected at the bottom. The waist 105 includes a hip joint, and the right leg 104b and the left leg 104a are respectively connected to the waist 105 so as to be rotatable. As shown in the dotted rectangular area, the right arm 103b and the left arm 103a include a right hand part 106b and a left hand part 106a at their tips, respectively. In the following, the part including the head 101 and the chest 102 is referred to as the upper body part.

[0015] <Hand parts configuration> Next, the configuration of the hand part 106 of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(a) shows a side view of the right hand part 106b. Fig. 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the right hand part 106b shown in Fig. 2(a). Here, the right hand part 106b will be used as an example of the hand part for description, but the left hand part 106a will not be described as it has a symmetrical configuration to the right hand part 106b. The right hand part 106b corresponds to the first part, and the left hand part 106a corresponds to the second part.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the right hand part 106b is composed of multiple parts 201-206. Part 201 indicates a rib member (first connecting part) that is inserted into a recess of the decorative part. The rib member included in the left hand part 106a corresponds to the second connecting part. Parts 202 and 203 are assembled so as to sandwich part 201. Part 201 is assembled rotatably with respect to parts 202 and 203.

[0017] Part 205 is a finger part corresponding to the index finger through the little finger of the right hand. Part 206 is a finger part corresponding to the thumb of the right hand. Parts 205 and 206 have spherical portions that are connected to parts 202 and 203, and are rotatably connected to assembled parts 202 and 203. Part 204 is connected to parts 202 and 203, and the spherical connecting portion is rotatably connected to the right arm.

[0018] <Structure of rib member> Next, the configuration of the rib member included in the hand parts according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3(a) shows a bottom view of rib member part 201. Fig. 3(b) shows a perspective view of rib member part 201 shown in Fig. 3(a). Here, rib member part 201 included in right hand part 106b will be described, but the rib member part included in left hand part 106a has a similar configuration.

[0019] Part 201 of the rib member is configured to include a rotation axis 301 and a protrusion 302. Rotation axis 301 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and serves as the axis of rotation when part 201 rotates relative to parts 202 and 203. The details of the rotation operation will be described later.

[0020] Protrusion 302 is a hook that is used when rotating part 201, and is intended to assist in the start of the rotation action. Part 201 is usually stored inside the right-hand part, and in this state protrusion 302 is exposed from the right-hand part. Therefore, part 201 can be rotated by using protrusion 302.

[0021] <Rib movement> Next, the operation of part 201 of the rib member in the right hand part 106b according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4(a) and Fig. 4(b) show bottom cross-sectional views of part 201.

[0022] FIG. 4(a) shows a first state in which rib member part 201 is stored in right hand part 106b. In this first state, protrusion 302 is exposed from an opening formed in palm part 203 of right hand part 106b. Therefore, when protrusion 302 is hooked and a force is applied downward in the figure, part 201 rotates in the direction of the arrow around rotation axis 301, as shown in FIG. 4(b). Note that if protrusion 302 is not formed, although the side of part 201 is exposed from the opening, it is difficult to secure a position to apply force, and the rotation operation cannot be easily performed.

[0023] 4(b) (second state), an area 401 of part 201 indicated by a dotted line is exposed to the outside through the opening of part 203 and protrudes. This area 401 is connected to a connecting part (third connecting part) provided on the decorative component.

[0024] Thus, according to this embodiment, in the first state, part 201 of the rib member is stored in right hand part 106b, and only protrusion 302 is exposed from the opening of part 203. On the other hand, in the second state rotated from the first state, a partial area 401 of the rib member is exposed to the outside from the opening of part 203. This exposed portion is inserted into a recess (connecting portion) of another part, maintaining the connection between right hand part 106 and the other part, and increasing gripping force.

[0025] <Composition of decorative parts (weapons)> Next, the configuration of the decorative part according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5(a) shows a side view of the decorative part. Fig. 5(b) shows a side view of Fig. 5(a) with the grip member removed.

[0026] Decorative part 501 is an example of a third part, and is a weapon part that is attached to model toy 100. In this embodiment, a weapon part is described as an example of a decorative part, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, other decorative parts such as armor parts that can be attached to a model toy may also be used. 502 denotes a grip portion of decorative part 501. Grip portion 502 corresponds to a third connecting portion.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 5(b), the grip portion 502, which is the third connecting portion, is provided so as to be detachable from the main body part of the decorative part 501. The grip portion 502 is detachable from the main body part of the decorative part 501 in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation. More specifically, the second orientation of the grip portion 502 is an orientation in which the up-down direction is reversed by 180 degrees from the first orientation in FIG. 5 without changing the front-to-back direction. Therefore, in the first orientation and the second orientation, the side surfaces of the grip portion 502 are in a state of being reversed from each other. As will be described in detail later, a recess is formed on one of the side surfaces, into which the above-mentioned region 401 of the part 201 is inserted. On the other hand, the other surface, which is the reverse side of the above-mentioned one surface, is flat without having a recess formed therein.

[0028] <Grip configuration> Next, the configuration of grip portion 502 of the decorative part according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6(a) and (b) show side views of grip portion 502. Fig. 6(c) shows the assembly configuration of grip portion 502 to the main body parts of the decorative part.

[0029] Fig. 6(a) shows one side of grip portion 502, and Fig. 6(b) shows the other side of grip portion 502. A recess (groove) 602 is formed on one side of grip portion 502. On the other hand, no recess is formed on the other side, which is formed as a flat surface. The above-mentioned region 401 (rib) of part 201 is inserted into recess 602. In other words, the decorative part 501 is attached to the hand part 106 of the model toy 100 by inserting a part of part 201, which is the rib member of the first connecting part or second connecting part, into recess 602 of the third connecting part.

[0030] Therefore, the recess 602 formed on the one surface is not exposed to the outside because it is covered by the hand part 106. On the other hand, the other surface shown in Fig. 6(b) is exposed to the outside. However, since no recess (groove) is formed on the other surface and it is a flat surface, it does not affect the impression of the external appearance in any way.

[0031] Moreover, the grip part 502 has an insertion part 601. As shown in FIG. 6(c), the insertion part 601 is inserted into a recess 611 formed in the main body part of the decorative part 501, and the grip part 502 can be attached to the main body part. According to this embodiment, the grip part 502 is detachable in a first orientation and a second orientation, so that the shape of the insertion part 601 is the same in the first orientation and the second orientation. Therefore, the grip part 502 can be attached to the main body part in the above two orientations. As a result, according to this embodiment, the decorative part 501 can be attached to either the left or right hand part, and the formed recess (groove) does not spoil the impression of the appearance.

[0032] <Attaching decorative parts> Next, the attachment of the decorative part according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7(a) shows a side view of the decorative part. Fig. 7(b) shows the state in which the right hand part and the decorative part are connected in an enlarged view of the dotted line area in Fig. 7(a).

[0033] In Fig. 7(a), 701 indicates a region near grip portion 502 of decorative part 501. Fig. 7(b) shows an enlarged view of region 701 with right hand part 106b connected. As shown in Fig. 7(b), when hand part 106 and decorative part 501 are connected, recess 602 formed in grip portion 502 is covered and hidden by the palm side. On the other hand, the other surface on which no recess is formed is exposed to the outside, even when hand part 106 and decorative part 501 are connected, and forms an external impression.

[0034] 7(b), grip portion 502 attached in a first orientation is connected to a first connecting portion (rib) of right hand part 106b, which is the first part. Meanwhile, grip portion 502 attached in a second orientation is connected to a second connecting portion (rib) of left hand part 106a, which is the second part. Thus, according to this embodiment, by switching the orientation of grip member 502 when attaching it, decorative part 501 can be attached to either the left or right hand part, and the formed grooves are not exposed to the outside, which can avoid adversely affecting the impression of the appearance.

[0035] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a first part (106b) having a first connecting portion (201), a second part (106a) having a second connecting portion (201), and a third part (501) having a third connecting portion (502) that connects to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion. The third connecting portion is detachable from the third part in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation. The third connecting portion attached in the first orientation is connected to the first connecting portion of the first part, and the third connecting portion attached in the second orientation is connected to the second connecting portion of the second part. As a result, according to this embodiment, a novel mechanism for suitably attaching decorative parts to a model toy can be provided.

[0036] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc.

[0037] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and decorative parts. (1) A model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion; a second part having a second connecting portion; a third part having a third connecting portion that is connected to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion; Equipped with the third connecting portion is attachable to and detachable from the third part in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation; The third connecting portion attached in the first orientation is connected to the first connecting portion of the first part, The third connecting portion attached in the second orientation is connected to the second connecting portion of the second part. A model toy characterized by the above. (2) the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are rotatably provided in each part, and each has a rib that is inserted into the third connecting portion; The model toy described in (1) is characterized in that each rib is stored in each part in a first state and is exposed from each part in a second state rotated from the first state. (3) Each rib has a protrusion, The model toy described in (2) is characterized in that the protrusion portion is exposed from each part in the first state. (4) The model toy according to (2) or (3), wherein the third connecting portion has a recess into which the rib is inserted. (5) The model toy described in (4) is characterized in that when the third connecting part is attached to the third part in the first orientation, the recess is exposed to a first surface of the third part, and when the third connecting part is attached to the third part in the second orientation, the recess is exposed to a second surface that is the reverse side of the first surface of the third part. (6) The model toy according to (4) or (5), wherein the back surface of the third connecting portion on which the recess is formed is a flat surface. (7) the first part is a right hand part of the model toy, the second part is a left hand part of the model toy, The model toy described in any one of (1) to (6), wherein the third part is a decorative part attached to the model toy. (8) A decorative part to be attached to a model toy, the decorative part comprising a first part having a first connecting portion and a second part having a second connecting portion, Body parts and a third connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion; Equipped with the third connecting portion is attachable to and detachable from the main body part in a first orientation and a second orientation opposite to the first orientation; The third connecting portion attached in the first orientation is connected to the first connecting portion of the first part, The third connecting portion attached in the second orientation is connected to the second connecting portion of the second part. A decorative part characterized by: (9) The decorative part described in (8) is characterized in that the third connecting portion has a recess into which the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are inserted. (10) When the third connecting portion is attached to the main body part in the first orientation, the recess is exposed on a first surface of the main body part, The decorative part described in (9) is characterized in that when the third connecting portion is attached to the main body part in the second orientation, the recess is exposed on a second surface that is the reverse side of the first surface of the main body part. (11) The decorative part according to (9) or (10), wherein the surface of the third connecting portion opposite to the surface on which the recess is formed is a flat surface. (12) the decorative part is a weapon part attached to the model toy, The decorative part described in any one of (8) to (11) is characterized in that the third connecting portion is a grip of the weapon part. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 100: model toy, 101: head, 102: chest, 103a, 103b: arms, 104a, 104b: legs, 105: waist, 106a, 106b: hand parts

Claims

1. A model part to be attached to a model toy, Main body parts, A detachable part having a connecting portion and being detachable from the main body part, Equipped with, The aforementioned connecting portion is When the detachable part is attached to the main body part in the first orientation, it can be connected to other parts from the first direction side. A model part in which, when the detachable part is attached to the main body part in a second orientation different from the first orientation, it can be connected to other parts from the second direction side, which is on the opposite side from the first direction side.

2. The model part according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion has a recess into which a rib provided on the other part is inserted.

3. The model part according to claim 2, wherein the back surface of the surface in which the recess is formed in the connecting portion is formed in a planar shape.

4. When the detachable part is attached to the main body part in the first orientation, the recess is exposed on the first surface side of the main body part. The model part according to claim 2, wherein when the detachable part is attached to the main body part in the second orientation, the recess is exposed on the second surface side which is the back surface of the first surface of the main body part.

5. The model part is a weapon part that is attached to the model toy, The model part according to claim 1, wherein the detachable part is the grip of the weapon part.

6. The other part connected from the first direction side is the right hand part of the model toy, The model part according to claim 5, wherein the other part connected from the second direction side is the left hand part of the model toy.

7. A model toy comprising the model parts described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The other part is rotatably mounted and has a rib that is inserted into the connecting portion, The toy model according to claim 7, wherein the rib is housed in the other part in a first state and exposed from the other part in a second state after being rotated from the first state.

9. The rib has a projection, The model toy according to claim 8, wherein the projection is exposed from the other parts in the first state.

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