Model toy and structure

Abstract

To provide a setup for realizing for example parts that can be fitted to multiple model toys by a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A model toy includes a first part having a first connection section, a second part that has a second connection section and is connected to the first part, and a connection member that has the axis of rotation, a first end extending from the axis of rotation, and a second end extending in a direction opposite to the first end from the axis of rotation. The first part and the second part are connected via the connection member by insertion of the first end into the first connection section and insertion of the second end into the second connection section, and only a predetermined range is withdrawn from the first connection section and the second connection section for at least one of the first end and the second end when the first part and the second part are rotated with the axis of rotation of the connection member as a center.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Model toys such as figurines are compatible with various clothing and hairstyles depending on the model object. Also, the physique of each model object is different, and the length of the limbs and torso is also different. On the other hand, considering manufacturing costs, it is desirable to reuse the same parts as much as possible for characters in the same series, and to be able to accommodate various characters by replacing parts such as clothing and hairstyles.

[0003] Patent document 1 proposes a technology in which, in a joint that forms the skeleton of a doll toy, for example, a connecting member connected to a lumbar part is connected to a different position of the lumbar part to shorten or lengthen the skeleton. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-122248 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, the skeletal structure of the model toy body can be transformed to change the physique, but a complex parts configuration is required to transform the skeletal structure of the model toy body. Also, it is difficult to change the shape of parts such as clothes that cover the model toy body by transforming the skeletal structure. Furthermore, if a transforming structure is included in the parts attached to the outside of the model toy, the model toy becomes large, which causes a problem of spoiling the impression of the appearance.

[0006] The present invention provides a mechanism for realizing parts that can be attached to multiple model toys, for example, with a simple configuration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides, for example, a model toy comprising a first part having a first connecting portion, a second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part, and a connecting member having a rotation axis, a first end extending from the rotation axis, and a second end extending from the rotation axis in a direction opposite to the first end, wherein the first part and the second part are connected via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and the second end into the second connecting portion, and when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, the first end and the second end are each pulled out to a predetermined range from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0008] The present invention also provides, for example, a structure to be attached to a model toy, comprising a first part having a first connecting portion, a second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part, and a connecting member having a rotation axis, a first end extending from the rotation axis, and a second end extending from the rotation axis in an opposite direction to the first end, wherein the first part and the second part are connected via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and inserting the second end into the second connecting portion, and when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out by a predetermined range from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, for example, parts that can be attached to a plurality of model toys can be realized with a simple configuration. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1]1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a front exterior view and a side exterior view of a model toy according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A is a perspective view of a clothing part to be attached to a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the clothing part. [Diagram 3] 1A is a rear perspective view of a clothing part to be attached to a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view thereof. [Figure 4] 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the configuration of connecting members of clothing parts according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating a state in which connecting members of clothing parts are connected to each other according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the upper body of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating a transformation operation of clothing parts of a model toy according to an 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. 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 this also applies to the other figures.

[0013] The model toy (doll body) 100 includes a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, legs 104a and 104b, and a clothing part (clothing part) 105. The model toy 100 is a movable model toy such as a movable figure, and each part can be moved within a limited range caused by its relationship with other members. The head 101 is connected to the upper body 102 by a spherical connecting member (hereinafter also referred to as a ball joint).

[0014] The upper body 102 corresponds to the upper body including the chest, abdomen, and waist of the model toy 100. The upper body 102 is further connected to arms 103 including a right arm 103a and a left arm 103b by a spherical connecting member, and is connected at its lower part to legs 104 including a right leg 104a and a left leg 104b. The upper body 102 is covered with accessories 105 such as clothes.

[0015] The clothing part 105 is a clothing part that includes a plurality of parts, and in the example of FIG. 1, a sleeveless jacket with a hood is used as an example. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the front part is closed. According to this embodiment, the parts rotate on both sides around a rotation axis provided on the rear side (back side) of the clothing part 105, so that the front part of the jacket can be opened and closed. When the front part of the jacket is open, the inner area of ​​the clothing part 105 becomes larger, and it can accommodate a larger size model toy. In addition, since the clothing part 105 is mainly divided into left and right parts, it can be easily removed from the model toy that it is worn on.

[0016] <Clothing part configuration> An example of the configuration of the clothing part (clothing part) 105 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2(a) shows a front perspective view of the clothing part 105, and Fig. 2(b) shows an exploded view of Fig. 2(a). Fig. 3(a) shows a rear perspective view of the clothing part 105, and Fig. 3(b) shows an exploded view of Fig. 3(a).

[0017] Clothing part 105 is one of the toy parts including part 201 which is a first part, part 202 which is a second part, part 204 which is a third part, and connecting parts 203a and 203b which constitute connecting member 203. One of connecting parts 203a and 203b has a cylindrical rotation shaft, and the other is formed with a cylindrical recess for receiving the rotation shaft. Therefore, connecting parts 203a and 203b are rotatably connected to form connecting member 203. Connecting member 203 has one end extending in a predetermined direction from the rotation shaft, and the other end extending in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction.

[0018] Furthermore, the connecting member 203 is connected to each part inside the parts 201, 202. This prevents the connecting member 203 from being exposed to the outside and does not affect the external appearance of the model toy 100. Although the connecting member 203 is provided inside the clothing part 105, it is preferable to position it below the parts 201, 202, i.e., around the back of the waist, so as not to affect the shape of the main body of the model toy. This part depends on the shape of the model toy, but it is a position where it is relatively easy to ensure a spatial area to accommodate the connecting member 203.

[0019] One end of the connecting member 203 is connected to the first connecting portion of the part 201, and the other end is connected to the second connecting portion of the part 202. In addition, as shown in Fig. 3(b), the parts 201 and 202 each have a third connecting portion 503b and a fourth connecting portion 503a at the upper outside thereof. The third connecting portion 503b and the fourth connecting portion 503a are rotatably connected to each other, and a connecting portion 503 is formed by the respective connecting portions.

[0020] Furthermore, part 204 is connected to connecting portion 503 where third connecting portion 503b and fourth connecting portion 503a are connected. As shown in Fig. 2(b) , part 204 has a recess formed on the inside thereof in accordance with the shape of connecting portion 503, and part 204 is connected by fitting connecting portion 503 into said recess. Here, an example is shown in which connecting portion 503 is formed in a spherical shape, but any shape may be used as long as it allows connecting portion 503 to rotate.

[0021] <Configuration of connecting members> A detailed configuration of the connecting member 203 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4(a) shows an exploded view of the connecting member 203, and Fig. 4(b) shows a plan view of the connecting members 203 when connected together.

[0022] 4(a), the connecting member 203 includes connecting parts 203a and 203b. The connecting part 203b includes a connecting portion 301b including a cylindrical rotating shaft 303, and a cylindrical first end 302b extending outward from the rotating shaft 303. The connecting part 203a includes a connecting portion 301a including a recess 304 that receives the rotating shaft 303, and a cylindrical second end 302a extending outward from the recess 304. The rotating shaft 303 is rotatably inserted into the recess 304, whereby the connecting parts 203a and 203b are rotatably connected to each other, thereby constituting the connecting member 203.

[0023] FIG. 4(b) shows a connecting member 203 in which connecting parts 203a and 203b are rotatably connected. In the connecting member 203, the connecting parts 203a and 203b can rotate relative to each other in the direction of the arrow. Furthermore, the connecting parts 203b and 203a have protrusions 305b and 305a formed on the outer periphery of the first end 302b and the second end 302a, respectively. The protrusions 305b and 305a are fitted into notches formed in the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the parts 201 and 202, respectively. This makes it possible to fix the angle of the rotation axis 303 and stabilize the rotational movement of the parts 201 and 202.

[0024] The angle of the rotation axis 303 is designed to match the rotation axis of the connecting portion 503 formed by the third connecting portion 503b and the fourth connecting portion 503a. In other words, if the angle of the rotation axis 303 is misaligned, the rotation axis of the connecting member 203 and the connecting portion 503 will be misaligned, hindering the rotation of the parts 201 and 202. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the rotation axis of the connecting member 203. Note that the third connecting portion 503b and the fourth connecting portion 503a that form the connecting portion 503 are formed in parts of the parts 201 and 202, respectively, and therefore the rotation axis of the connecting portion 503 is fixed.

[0025] <Connection of connecting parts> A connection configuration of the connecting member 203 to the parts according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Here, a state in which the connecting member 203 formed by the connecting parts 203b and 203a is connected to the part 201 will be described. Note that the connection to the part 202 is similar to the connection to the part 201, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0026] A first end 302b of a connecting part 203b constituting the connecting member 203 is inserted into a first connecting portion 501 of the part 201. The first connecting portion 501 is formed in a shape having a space region inside a cylindrical shape. A cutout portion 502 is formed in a part of the first connecting portion 501, and a protrusion portion 305b formed on the connecting part 203b is fitted into the cutout portion 502. This makes it possible to prevent the connecting member 203 from rotating in the direction indicated by the dotted arrow after the connecting member 203 is assembled to the part 201. In other words, the connecting member 203 according to this embodiment can connect the connecting member 203 to the parts 201 and 202 so that the angle of the rotation axis 303 when the connecting member 203 is rotated is fixed, and the connecting member 203 can be rotated in the direction indicated by the solid arrow.

[0027] By fixing the angle of rotation axis 303, it can be aligned with the rotation axis of connecting part 503 to realize the rotational movement of parts 201, 202. Figure 6 shows a side cross section of upper body 102 of model toy 100 according to this embodiment. In Figure 6, the dashed dotted line indicates that the rotation axis of connecting member 203 formed by connecting parts 203b, 203a and the rotation axis of connecting part 503 are aligned.

[0028] On the other hand, if connecting member 203 were allowed to rotate in the direction of the dotted arrow relative to parts 201, 202, the rotation axis would be misaligned, causing the rotational movement of parts 201, 202 to fail. Therefore, according to this embodiment, protrusions 305a, 305b are fitted into notches 502 formed in parts 201, 202, respectively, to prevent such rotation.

[0029] <Example of operation> An example of the operation of the accessory part 105 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7(a) shows a front view of the upper body part 102. Fig. 7(b) and (c) show bottom views of the upper body part 102.

[0030] 7(a), in the clothing accessory unit 105 according to this embodiment, the parts 201 and 202 can be rotated in the directions of the arrows. Thus, the clothing accessory unit 105 according to this embodiment can move between an open state in which the parts 201 and 202 are partially open, and a closed state in which the parts are partially closed.

[0031] Fig. 7(b) shows the closed state before the parts 201, 202 are rotated. In the closed state, the front of the parts 201, 202, which are clothing parts of the clothing part 105, is closed. As shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 7(b), it can be seen that in the closed state, the first end 302b and the second end 302a of the connecting member 203 are inserted deep into the first and second connecting parts formed on the parts 201, 202.

[0032] FIG. 7(c) shows the open state after the parts 201 and 202 are rotated in the direction of the arrow around the rotation axis. In the open state, the front of the parts 201 and 202, which are clothing parts, is open. Here, as shown in FIG. 7(c), in the open state, the connecting member 203 rotates, and it can be seen that the first end 302b and the second end 302a of the connecting member 203 are pulled out from the first connecting part and the second connecting part by a predetermined range, respectively. In this way, the connecting member 203 is pulled out from each connecting part, thereby forming a space for the parts 201 and 202 to rotate. Here, an example in which the first end 302b and the second end 302a are pulled out from the first connecting part and the second connecting part by a predetermined range, respectively, has been described, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and at least one of the first end 302b and the second end 302a may be pulled out from the corresponding connecting part.

[0033] 7(b) and 7(c), the size of the internal space area of ​​the clothing accessory part 105 differs between the closed state and the open state. In other words, by adjusting the degree to which the clothing accessory part 105 is open, it can be attached to model toys of various sizes. Thus, the clothing accessory part 105 according to this embodiment can adjust the size of the model toys that can be attached to it by rotating it along the rotation axis.

[0034] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a first part having a first connecting portion, a second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part, and a connecting member having a rotation axis, a first end extending from the rotation axis, and a second end extending from the rotation axis in a direction opposite to the first end. The first part and the second part are connected via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and the second end into the second connecting portion, and when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion by a predetermined range. This makes it possible to realize, for example, parts that can be attached to multiple model toys with a simple configuration.

[0035] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned 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 humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc. Also, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example of a jacket that is clothing that is attached to the model body is described as the clothing part that covers the model toy, but it is not particularly limited, and includes various types such as armor and accessories.

[0036] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and structures. (1) A model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion; A second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part; a connecting member having a rotating shaft, a first end extending from the rotating shaft, and a second end extending from the rotating shaft in a direction opposite to the first end; Equipped with the first part and the second part are connected to each other via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and inserting the second end into the second connecting portion, A model toy characterized in that when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out a predetermined range from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. (2) The model toy described in (1), wherein the first part and the second part form clothing parts that cover a main body of the model toy. (3) The model toy described in (2) is characterized in that the connecting member is located inside the clothing part. (4) The first part further includes a third connecting portion, The second part further has a fourth connecting portion, The model toy according to (2) or (3), wherein the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are rotatably connected to the outside of the clothing part. (5) The model toy described in (4), wherein the connecting portions of the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the clothing part around the rotation axis. (6) The model toy according to (4) or (5), further comprising a third part connected to a connecting portion where the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are connected. (7) the first end and the second end of the connecting member are inserted into recesses formed in the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, The model toy described in any one of (2) to (6) is characterized in that the first end and the second end of the connecting member are formed with protrusions that fit into cutouts formed in the recesses of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, respectively. (8) The model toy described in any one of (2) to (7), characterized in that the clothing parts can be moved between a closed state in which the connected first part and the second part are closed and an open state in which a portion of the connected first part and the second part is open by rotating along the rotation axis. (9) The model toy according to (8), wherein the front of the clothing part is closed in the closed state, and the front of the clothing part is open in the open state. (10) The clothing part is attachable to a model toy other than the model toy, The model toy according to any one of (2) to (9), characterized in that the size of the wearable model toy can be adjusted by rotating along the rotation axis. (11) the first part and the second part form a jacket of the model toy; The model toy described in (6) is characterized in that the third part forms a hood of the jacket. (12) A structure to be attached to a model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion; A second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part; a connecting member having a rotating shaft, a first end extending from the rotating shaft, and a second end extending from the rotating shaft in a direction opposite to the first end; Equipped with the first part and the second part are connected to each other via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and inserting the second end into the second connecting portion, A structure characterized in that, when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion by a predetermined range. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Upper body, 103a, 103b: Wrist, 104a, 104b: Leg, 105: Clothing

Claims

1. A model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion; a second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part; a connecting member having a rotating shaft, a first end extending from the rotating shaft, and a second end extending from the rotating shaft in a direction opposite to the first end; Equipped with the first part and the second part are connected to each other via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and inserting the second end into the second connecting portion, A model toy characterized in that when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out a predetermined range from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

2. The toy model according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part form clothing parts that cover a main body of the toy model.

3. 3. The toy model according to claim 2, wherein the connecting member is located inside the clothing part.

4. The first part further includes a third connecting portion; The second part further includes a fourth connecting portion, The toy model according to claim 3 , wherein the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are rotatably connected to each other outside the clothing part.

5. 5. The model toy according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portions of the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion rotate in accordance with the rotation of the clothing part about the rotation axis.

6. The toy model according to claim 5 , further comprising a third part connected to a connecting portion where the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are connected.

7. the first end and the second end of the connecting member are inserted into recesses formed in the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, The model toy according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the first end and the second end of the connecting member are formed with protrusions that fit into cutouts formed in the recesses of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, respectively.

8. 8. The model toy according to claim 7, characterized in that the clothing part is movable between a closed state in which the connected first part and the connected second part are closed and an open state in which the connected first part and the connected second part are partially open, by rotating along the rotation axis.

9. 9. The model toy according to claim 8, wherein the front of the clothing part is closed in the closed state, and the front of the clothing part is open in the open state.

10. The clothing part is attachable to a model toy other than the model toy, 10. The model toy according to claim 9, wherein the size of the wearable model toy can be adjusted by rotating along the rotation axis.

11. the first part and the second part form a jacket of the model toy; 7. The model toy according to claim 6, wherein the third part forms a hood of the jacket.

12. A structure to be attached to a model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion; a second part having a second connecting portion and connected to the first part; a connecting member having a rotating shaft, a first end extending from the rotating shaft, and a second end extending from the rotating shaft in a direction opposite to the first end; Equipped with the first part and the second part are connected to each other via the connecting member by inserting the first end into the first connecting portion and inserting the second end into the second connecting portion, A structure characterized in that, when the first part and the second part rotate around the rotation axis of the connecting member, at least one of the first end and the second end is pulled out from the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion by a predetermined range.

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