toy

Abstract

To provide a highly amusing toy.SOLUTION: A toy 1 which is capable of taking a first form 1F that can be supplied by an article supply apparatus and a second form 2F that is playable includes a main component 10 composed of a first component 11 and a second component 12 connectable to the first component 11. The main component 10 has a first space SP1 formed inside the first component 11 and has a second space SP2 formed inside the second component 12. The first space SP1 is configured to be capable of housing an article 40. On the other hand, the second space SP2 is configured to be incapable of housing the article 40.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a case toy that includes a box-shaped case having a number of fitting holes drilled into the bottom surface, a sheet having fitting holes drilled therein that fit into any of the fitting holes in the case, and a stand having a fitting protrusion protruding from its lower end that fits into the fitting holes in the sheet. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Jpn. Jpn. Published No. 61-34000 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 discloses a toy that simply fits into a box-shaped case, but does not have a structure that allows items such as characters to be stored inside the capsule and sold in a vending machine. The capsule toys that are the subject of the present invention are required to be sold in vending machines and to be played with in a highly entertaining way (display state) with a more three-dimensional feel, etc.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the toy of the present invention is a toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, and includes a main part composed of a first part and a second part that can be connected to the first part, and the main part has a first space formed inside the first part and a second space formed inside the second part, the first space being configured to be able to contain an item, and the second space being configured not to be able to contain an item. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a first form of a toy according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the back side of the toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the toy shown in FIG. 1 in an exploded state. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a holding structure for a first sub-component in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion showing an opening / closing structure for a first component and a second component. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first component and the second component are opened. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second form of the toy. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, a toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toy 1 in a first form 1F, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

[0010] The toy 1 of this embodiment is a toy 1 that can take a first form 1F, which is substantially spherical and can be supplied from an article supply device as shown in FIG. 1, and a second form 2F (see FIG. 8) that can be played with. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the toy 1 in the first form 1F is configured such that a first part 11 on the lower side and a second part 12 on the upper side are connected to form a substantially spherical main part 10. The second part 12 has an external shape that is flatter than the first part 11. The second part 12 is provided so as to be openable and closable (see FIG. 8) via a hinge part 28 relative to the first part 11, and is a toy 1 that imitates, for example, a compact case (commonly known as a compact) used by women for makeup. In this way, the second part 12 has an outer surface 10s that is flatter than the first part 11, which has a large external appearance, to produce the shape of a compact.

[0011] In the main part 10, a first space SP1 is formed in the first part 11, and a second space SP2 is formed in the second part 12. The first space SP1 is a large space capable of accommodating an article 40, but the second space SP2 is configured so that it cannot accommodate an article. That is, the second part 12 and the second sub-part 22 that constitute the second space SP2 are firmly fixed to each other. Therefore, the first space SP1 and the second space SP2 constitute separate spaces, and do not constitute the same space.

[0012] 2, the first part 11 has a flat plane portion 10b that constitutes the bottom of the first space SP1. The first part 11 is configured so that the length (L1) in the vertical direction relative to the plane portion 10b is longer than the length (L2) in the vertical direction of the second part 12. That is, the volume of the first space SP1 is configured to be larger than the volume of the second space SP2, and in the first form 1F, the first part 11 is capable of housing an article 40 that can be displayed in the display section in the first space SP1 as described above.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the back side of the toy 1 shown in FIG. As described above, the bottom of the first space SP1 of the first component 11 is a flat surface portion 10b, and as shown in FIG. 3, a part of the outer surface 10s of the first component 11 is flat. The third sub-component 30 is attached to the flat surface portion 10b from the outside. The third sub-component 30 is configured to cover the flat surface portion 10b in the first form 1F, for example, by inserting a connecting pin 30p protruding from the inside of the third sub-component 30 into a connecting hole 10bh formed in the center of the flat surface portion 10b. Therefore, in the first form 1F, the third sub-component 30 attached to the first component 11 has an outer surface 30s that forms a substantially spherical curved surface portion, and the main component 10 can be made to be close to a sphere.

[0014] The main part 10 is made of, for example, synthetic resin and has appropriate rigidity. Therefore, in the first form 1F of the substantially spherical shape shown in Fig. 1, the main part 10 is configured to be easily rollable by itself. In the first form 1F, the toy 1 may be covered with, for example, a wrapping film 50 as shown in Fig. 1 as necessary. The toy 1 configured in this way can be easily supplied and sold from an article supply device.

[0015] The article supplying device includes a storage section capable of storing a plurality of toys 1 covered with wrapping film 50 in a random arrangement, a supplying section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the operation of the supplying section, an operating section capable of unlocking the locking section and operating the supplying section on the condition of payment of a fee, and a passage section for rolling and passing the toy 1 from the storage section to the supply port. In this way, the toy 1 has a roughly spherical shape that allows it to roll easily, and is configured to be supplied to the user while avoiding separation or damage when being supplied from the article supplying device.

[0016] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the first part 11 is provided with a plurality of retaining ribs 11v on the inner surface of its side wall, and is configured to be able to store an article 40 in the internal space SP1. A lid-closing projection 11j is provided at one end of the upper opening, and a protruding wall 11g constituting a hinge section 28 is provided at the opposite side. A first sub-part 21 capable of closing the opening at one end side (upper end side) of the first part 11 is attached to the first part 11.

[0017] The first sub-component 21 is not fixed firmly to the first component 11. For example, the first sub-component 21 is placed on the holding rib 11v and held so as to be easily attached and detached. Among the holding ribs 11v, for example, two (the left and right in the figure) are provided with positioning recesses 11va, into which the insertion protrusions 21f of the first sub-component 21 are inserted. As a result, the first sub-component 21 is held so as to close the opening of the first component 11 while being restricted in position in a predetermined direction. Here, the insertion protrusions 21f are not inserted into the positioning recesses 11va firmly, but are easily attached and detached.

[0018] The first auxiliary component 21 has a substantially disk-shaped plate surface portion 21a, and the plate surface portion 21a has a step portion 21d in its thickness direction, and the step portion 21d has a structure in which the height is different between the inner region (the inner side of the flower circle shape in the figure) and the outer peripheral region of the step portion 21d. In FIG. 4, the step portion 21d is configured such that the inner region is a step that protrudes toward the back surface side of the first auxiliary component 21. However, the surface 21s (see FIG. 5) side of the first auxiliary component 21 is a recessed portion 21b that is recessed more than the outer peripheral region. In addition, the first auxiliary component 21 is provided with an outer peripheral protruding wall 21c that protrudes from the outer peripheral edge of the plate surface portion 21a in the thickness direction of the plate surface portion 21a, and the outer peripheral protruding wall 21c enhances rigidity. The first sub-component 21 has a notch 21k formed by recessing part of its outer periphery inward, and a recessed portion 21m corresponding to the protruding wall 11g is provided on the opposite side to the notch 21k.

[0019] The second sub-component 22 has a plurality of fitting protrusions 22b on the back side thereof, and is configured to fit into a fitting boss portion 12b provided on the inside of the second component 12. The fitting protrusions 22b are firmly connected to the fitting boss portion 12b, and the second sub-component 22 cannot be removed from the second component 12. The second component 12 has a notch portion 12k on the opposite side to the lid closing locking portion 12j. The second sub-component 22 has a protruding wall portion 22g that constitutes a hinge portion 28 and that protrudes from the notch portion 12k.

[0020] FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the holding structure of the first sub-component 21 in the first mode 1F. As described above, the first sub-component 21 is provided so as to be easily detachable when the first component 11 and the second component 12 are in an open state. However, in the first form 1F, not only is it configured so as not to be detachable from the first component 11, but it is also held so as not to rattle. That is, as shown in Fig. 5, the surface 21s of the first sub-component 21 and the surface 22s of the second sub-component 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first sub-component 21 is sandwiched between the outer edge portion 22se of the second sub-component 22 protruding toward the first sub-component 21 and the holding rib 11v.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion showing the opening and closing structure of the first component 11 and the second component 12. As shown in FIG. As described above, the second component 12 is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the first component 11 via the hinge portion 28. The structure of this hinge portion 28 is such that, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the hinge portion 28 is attached such that the hinge protrusions 22i protruding to face the inside of the protruding wall portion 22g on the second component 12 side are fitted into the hinge recesses 11i formed on both the left and right ends of the protruding wall 11g on the first component 11 side. This allows the first component 11 and the second component 12 to be opened and closed. In addition, the first component 11 and the second component 12 can be easily assembled because the protruding wall 11g and the protruding wall portion 22g of the hinge portion 28 can be freely attached and detached.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the first part 11 and the second part 12 in an open state. When changing the configuration from the first configuration 1F to the second configuration 2F, for example, after removing the wrapping film 50, the second component 12 is rotated relative to the first component 11 as shown in Fig. 7. Then, the first sub-component 21 is removed from the first component 11, and the item 40 in the first space SP1 is taken out. When removing the first sub-component 21, it can be removed by inserting a fingertip into the cutout 21k.

[0023] 7, the removed first sub-component 21 can be held by inserting a finger 60 into the notch 21k and pressing a portion opposite the notch 21k, for example, the recessed portion 21m, with the other finger 60. In this manner, the article 40 is removed while holding the first sub-component 21 with one hand, and the first sub-component 21 is returned to its original position to close the opening of the first component 11. This completes the preparation of the main component 10 in the second form 2F.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the second mode 2F of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. 7, when the first sub-component 21 is attached to the main component 10, the surface 21s of the first sub-component 21 is maintained horizontally and the surface 22s of the second sub-component 22 is erected so as to face forward when the main component 10 is placed on the placement portion 70 in the second form 2F. An article 40 is placed on the main component 10 in this state.

[0025] Here, the article 40 includes a character part 41, for example, elliptical in shape, on which a character Ch is drawn, and a support part 42 that supports the character part 41. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the support part 42 can be placed and displayed in a part that includes a recess 21b and constitutes a display part in the second form 2F. Also, the second sub part 22 is located on the rear side of the article 40 displayed on the first sub part 21 in the second form 2F. This forms a background part Ba of the character Ch of the article 40. In this way, the background part Ba and the character Ch are arranged at a distance from each other in the front and rear, and the pattern of the background part Ba is drawn using a perspective drawing method, so that the background part Ba can create a sense of perspective that matches the character Ch.

[0026] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first part 11 can store an item 40, and the second part 12 can have a planar shape that is not affected by the shape of the outer surface 10s by being provided with the second space SP2, making it easier to create a presentation in which, for example, pictures on the toy 1 are drawn using a compact mirror.

[0027] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first part 11 and the second part 12 are configured to have curved surfaces, so that the external shape of the main part 10 can be made closer to a sphere.

[0028] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first part 11 has the flat surface portion 10b on the outer surface 10s, so that the first part 11 can be stably placed on the placement portion 70 by utilizing the flat surface portion 10b.

[0029] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the third sub-part 30 covering the flat surface 10b of the first part 11 is configured to have a curved surface that bulges outward, so that the external shape of the main part 10 can be made closer to a sphere. Also, since it can be removed in the second form 2F, the flat surface 10b can be exposed and used.

[0030] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first part 11 is configured so that its length (L1) in the direction perpendicular to the flat surface 10b is longer than the length (L2) in the same direction of the second part 12, so that when the toy 1 is placed on the placement part, the lower side can be placed stably with a large space. Also, the first part 11 can form a larger space, so it can accommodate a larger part.

[0031] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first sub-part 21 is configured to be detachable from the first part 11, so that the first space SP1 can be opened and closed, and the item 40 can be easily stored in and removed from the first space SP1.

[0032] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the shape of the upper second part 12 is configured to be flatter than the shape of the lower first part 11, so that, for example, when the second part 12 is opened and placed on the placement part 70, it can be stably placed. In addition, since the upper second part 12 has a flat shape, it can be made to look like the mirror of a compact.

[0033] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first sub-component 21 is configured not to be detachable from the first component 11 in the first configuration 1F, and thus the contained item 40 can be securely held.

[0034] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first sub-part 21 has a notch 21k formed in a part thereof, so that a gap is formed between the first part 11 and the toy 1, and the finger can be hooked into the notch 21k, thereby improving operability.

[0035] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first sub part 21 can be attached to the first part 11 in the second form 2F to form a display part for the article 40. In addition, since the recess 21b is formed on the surface of the display part, the article 40 can be displayed and held while being positionally restricted.

[0036] Furthermore, the toy 1 of this embodiment is configured so that an item 40 that can be displayed in the exhibition section can be stored in the first space SP1 in the first form 1F. For example, when displaying the item 40, the item 40 can be removed simply by removing the first sub-part 21, and the item can be easily placed in the display state (second form 2F).

[0037] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second sub-part 22 is firmly fixed to the second part 12, so that the second sub-part 22 can move in conjunction with the second part 12 when the second part 12 is opened or closed.

[0038] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the outer edge portion 22se of the second sub-component 22 comes into contact with the first sub-component 21, thereby fixing the first sub-component 21. On the other hand, in the second form 2F, the second sub-component 22 separates from the first sub-component 21 so as to open at a substantially right angle, so that the first sub-component 21 can be freely attached and detached to and from the first part 11, and the item 40 in the first space SP1 can be taken out and a display section for the item 40 can be formed.

[0039] According to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second part 12 is connected to the first part 11 so as to be openable and closable, so that in the second form 2F, the second part 12 can be opened to form an exhibition form. In addition, the second sub-part 22 can maintain a standing state on the rear side of the exhibition part in the second form 2F, so that the second sub-part 22 can form a background part Ba of the article 40 exhibited on the first sub-part 21.

[0040] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the toy 1 has a shape resembling a compact, but the toy is not limited to this configuration and may have other shapes.

[0041] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0042] (1) A toy that can take a first form that can be dispensed from an item dispenser and a second form that can be played with, A main part including a first part and a second part connectable to the first part, The main component has a first space formed inside the first component and a second space formed inside the second component, The toy, wherein the first space is configured to be able to accommodate an item, and the second space is configured not to be able to accommodate an item.

[0043] (2) A toy as described in (1), The toy, wherein the first part and the second part are configured such that, in the first form and the second form, the first space and the second space are not the same space.

[0044] (3) A toy according to (1) or (2), The toy, wherein the first part and the second part are configured so that at least a portion of their outer surfaces forms a curved portion.

[0045] (4) A toy according to any one of (1) to (3), A toy, wherein the first part is configured so that a portion of its outer surface forms a flat surface.

[0046] (5) A toy according to any one of (2) to (4), In the first embodiment, the toy is configured such that a length of the first part in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion is longer than a length of the second part in the direction perpendicular to the planar portion.

[0047] (6) A toy according to any one of (1) to (5), The toy, wherein the first space has a larger volume than the second space.

[0048] (7) A toy according to any one of (1) to (6), The second part has a flatter shape than the first part.

[0049] (8) A toy according to any one of (1) to (7), The first part includes a first sub-part that closes one end side of the first part, The toy, wherein the first sub-part is configured to be detachable from the first part.

[0050] (9) A toy according to (8), A toy, wherein the first sub-part has a notch formed in a part thereof.

[0051] (10) A toy according to (8) or (9), A toy, wherein the first sub-part is configured so as not to be detachable from the first part in the first form.

[0052] (11) A toy according to (8) or (9), In the second form, the first sub-part is attached to the first part to form a display section for the item.

[0053] (12) A toy according to (11), The toy, wherein the display portion has a recess formed on its surface.

[0054] (13) A toy according to (12), The article includes a character portion and a support portion that supports the character portion; The toy, in the second form, wherein the support portion is configured to be able to be placed within the recess.

[0055] (14) A toy according to any one of (11) to (13), The toy, in the first form, wherein the first part is configured to be able to accommodate the item that can be displayed on the display section in the first space.

[0056] (15) A toy according to any one of (8) to (14), A second sub-component is included, The second sub-part is non-removably secured to the second part.

[0057] (16) A toy according to (15), A toy, wherein the first sub-component and the second sub-component are configured such that in the first configuration, their respective surfaces face each other, and in the second configuration, their respective surfaces do not face each other.

[0058] (17) A toy according to (15) or (17), The second sub-component is configured, in the second configuration, to provide a background for the item displayed on the first sub-component.

[0059] (18) A toy according to any one of (1) to (17), The second part is connected to the first part in an openable and closable manner.

[0060] (19) A toy according to any one of (1) to (17), The toy, in the first form, is configured so that a third sub-part that covers the planar portion can be attached to the first part.

[0061] (20) A toy according to (19), A toy, wherein the third sub-part is configured so that its outer surface forms a curved portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 10 Main parts 10b Flat part 10s outer surface 11 First Part 12 2nd Part 21 First auxiliary part 21b Recess 21k cutout 21s 1st sub-part surface 22 Second auxiliary part 22s Secondary Part Surface 30 Third accessory body part 40 Goods 41 Character Section 42 Support part Ch Character SP1 1st space SP2 2nd space Ba Background

Claims

1. A toy that can take a first form that can be dispensed from an item dispenser and a second form that can be played with, a main part including a first part and a second part connectable to the first part; The main part has a first space formed inside the first part and a second space formed inside the second part, A toy, wherein the first space is configured to be able to accommodate an item, and the second space is configured not to be able to accommodate an item.

2. 2. The toy of claim 1, A toy, wherein the first part and the second part are configured such that the first space and the second space are not the same space in the first form and the second form.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 2, A toy, wherein the first part and the second part are configured so that at least a portion of their outer surfaces forms a curved portion.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, A toy, wherein the first part is configured so that a portion of its outer surface forms a flat surface.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, In the first form, the toy is configured such that a length of the first part in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion is longer than a length of the second part in the direction perpendicular to the planar portion.

6. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The toy, wherein the first space has a larger volume than the second space.

7. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The second part has a flatter shape than the first part.

8. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The first part includes a first sub-part that closes one end side of the first part, The first sub-part is configured to be detachable from the first part.

9. 9. The toy according to claim 8, The toy, wherein the first sub-part has a notch formed in a part thereof.

10. 10. The toy of claim 9, The toy, wherein the first sub-part is configured to be non-detachable from the first part in the first configuration.

11. 11. The toy of claim 10, In the second configuration, the first sub-part is attached to the first part to form a display portion for the item.

12. 12. The toy of claim 11, The toy has a recess formed on a surface of the display portion.

13. 13. The toy of claim 12, The article includes a character part and a support part that supports the character part; The toy, in the second configuration, wherein the support portion is configured to be placed within the recess.

14. 14. The toy of claim 13, A toy, wherein the first part is configured in the first form to be able to accommodate the item that can be displayed on the display section in the first space.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, A second subcomponent is included. The second sub-part is non-removably fixed to the second part.

16. 16. The toy of claim 15, A toy, wherein the first sub-component and the second sub-component are configured such that in the first configuration, their respective surfaces face each other, and in the second configuration, their respective surfaces do not face each other.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, The second subcomponent is configured, in the second configuration, to provide a backdrop for the item displayed on the first subcomponent.

18. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The second part is connected to the first part in an openable and closable manner.

19. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, A toy, wherein the first part is configured to be able to attach a third sub-part that covers the planar portion in the first form.

20. 20. The toy of claim 19, A toy, wherein the third sub-part is configured so that its outer surface forms a curved portion.

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