Toy

Abstract

To provide a highly amusing toy.SOLUTION: A toy 1 has a main body section 20, and a first connection section 31 and a second connection section 32 that are provided in the main body section 20 and can connect predetermined parts. The first connection section 31 and the second connection section 32 are configured to be operable in linking with the main section 20. In the toy 1, since the first connection section 31 and the second connection section 32 are provided operably relative to the main body section 20, thus providing the toy 1 in which one can enjoy playing in various ways in which multiple sections are linked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toys.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a proposal regarding block toys, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a configuration of an assembly toy block that includes a lower unit and an upper unit, and the hole portion of the upper unit is fitted into the convex portion of the lower unit so that the upper and lower units can be pivotally supported so as to be rotatable, and the connection angle of the blocks combined via the upper and lower units can be changed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, although the angle between the connecting blocks can be changed, the movement between the blocks other than the angle cannot be performed. Therefore, there is a problem that the types of ways to play are few and the interestingness is lacking.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly interesting toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) A main body part, and a first connecting part and a second connecting part provided on the main body part and capable of connecting predetermined parts, a toy, wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part are configured to be operable with respect to the main body part.

[0007] (2) The toy according to (1), A toy in which the first connecting part and the second connecting part are configured to interlock with each other.

[0008] (3) The toy according to (1) or (2), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part move with different types of movement.

[0009] (4) The toy according to (3), wherein the first connecting part moves linearly and the second connecting part rotates.

[0010] (5) The toy according to (4), wherein the first connecting part has a reciprocating linear motion and the second connecting part has a reciprocating rotational motion.

[0011] (6) The toy according to (4), wherein the first connecting part has a reciprocating linear motion and the second connecting part has a unidirectional rotational motion.

[0012] (7) The toy according to (1) or (2), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part move with the same type of movement.

[0013] (8) The toy according to (7), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part rotate.

[0014] (9) The toy according to (8), wherein the amount of rotation of the second connecting part interlocking with the rotation of the first connecting part is configured to be larger than the amount of rotation of the first connecting part.

[0015] (10) The toy according to (8) or (9), wherein the second connecting part rotates around the first connecting part.

[0016] (11) The toy according to any one of (8) to (10), comprising a gripping part connectable to at least one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0017] (12) The toy according to (7), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part move linearly.

[0018] (13) The toy according to (12), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part move in the same direction.

[0019] (14) The toy according to (2), comprising an operation part provided on the main body part, wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part operate in conjunction with an operation on the operation part.

[0020] (15) The toy according to any one of (1) to (14), wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part are different in size.

[0021] (16) The toy according to any one of (1) to (15), wherein the main body part comprises a third connecting part connectable to another member.

[0022] (17) The toy according to (16), wherein the size of the third connecting part is larger than that of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0023] (18) The toy according to (16), The above-mentioned third connecting part is a toy whose shape and size of the connecting surface are different from those of the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, a highly interesting toy can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025]

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] Hereinafter, an embodiment representing one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, directions may be indicated such as front and rear (front-rear direction), left and right (left-right direction), up and down (up-down direction). Also, the directions are shown in the drawings.

[0027] (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the toy 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the toy 1A (1) includes a main body portion 20 which is its main body part, a first connecting portion 31 provided on the main body portion 20 and capable of connecting other parts 80, 81 (see FIG. 10), and a second connecting portion 32. The first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are configured to be able to move in a predetermined direction with respect to the main body portion 20, respectively.

[0028] Both the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are provided with a plurality of cylindrical convex portions 33 on the connecting surfaces 31us, 32us of their outer surfaces, and these convex portions 33 function as connecting portions with other parts 80, 81. For the first connecting portion 31, the first outer block 31b of the portion visible from the outside is exposed from the main body portion 20 and can linearly reciprocate in the front-rear direction (the longitudinal direction of the main body portion) along the upper end surface 20u of the main body portion 20. On the other hand, for the second connecting portion 32, the second outer block 32b exposed from the main body portion 20 can rotate and reciprocate along the upper end surface 20u to the front end surface 20f. Thus, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 move in different types (rotation and linear motion) along the surface of the main body portion 20.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the toy 1A shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the first connecting portion 31 includes a first outer block 31b and a first inner block 31a housed in the main body portion 20 below the first outer block 31b. The first inner block 31a has a shape in which the lower end side is curved forward in a side view, and the upper end portion penetrates an upper end opening 20i provided in the upper end surface 20u. Further, the first inner block 31a is penetrated by a slide plate 20c provided close to the upper end opening 20i and along the upper end opening 20i, whereby the forward and backward movement is guided. Further, a long hole 31h is provided in the first inner block 31a on the lower side and the front side (the second connecting portion side) substantially along the vertical direction. And a first link pin 35c provided on a link arm 35 having a sector shape in a side view, for example, is slidably engaged with the long hole 31h.

[0030] The second connecting portion 32 includes a second outer block 32b and a second inner block 32a in the main body portion 20. The second inner block 32a penetrates a front opening 20h opened from the upper end surface 20u to the front end surface 20f of the main body portion 20. Further, the second inner block 32a is rotatably supported by a block support shaft 20b provided on the main body portion 20. Further, a long hole 32h extending in the radial direction of rotation of the second connecting portion 32 is provided on the rear side (the first connecting portion side) of the second inner block 32a. And a second link pin 35b of the link arm 35 is slidably engaged with this long hole 32h.

[0031] The link arm 35 has a sector shape as described above, and a main portion 35a thereof is rotatably supported by a link support portion 20a provided on the main body portion 20. This link support portion 20a is located at the apex of a triangle connecting the first link pin 35c and the second link pin 35b described above, and the first link pin 35c and the second link pin 35b can swing simultaneously.

[0032] Thus, for example, when the first connecting portion 31 is slid forward, the link arm 35 rotates in the clockwise direction in the figure as the first link pin 35c is pushed, and rotates the second connecting portion 32 in the counterclockwise direction. On the other hand, when the first connecting portion 31 is slid backward, the link arm 35 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the figure as the first link pin 35c is pulled, and rotates the second connecting portion 32 in the clockwise direction. In this way, by the link mechanism, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are connected such that the linear reciprocating movement and the rotational reciprocating movement are interlocked with each other. When the second connecting portion 32 is rotationally operated, the first connecting portion 31 is interlocked.

[0033] Further, on the lower side of the main body portion 20 opposite to the side where the first outer block 31b is provided, a third connecting portion 40 is provided. The third connecting portion 40 is provided with a plurality of cylindrical connecting protrusions 42 that can be connected to, for example, a cylindrical base convex portion 12 provided on a base plate 10 which is another member. Further, the size of the third connecting portion 40 is provided over the entire lower surface of the main body portion 20 and has a structure larger than that of the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32. Also, the shape and size of the connecting surface of the third connecting portion 40 are different from those of the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion. The base plate 10 is configured in a plate shape as will be described later and can firmly hold the main body portion 20.

[0034] Further, not only do the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 move differently, but the sizes of the connecting surfaces 31us, 32us of the first outer block 31b and the second outer block 32b are different. That is, they are configured such that the number of convex portions 33 provided on both outer blocks 31b, 32b is different. As a result, the sizes of the parts 80, 81 that can be connected or are easy to connect are different, and it is configured such that ingenuity is required when connecting the parts 80, 81.

[0035] (Second Aspect) FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the toy 1B according to the second aspect of the present invention. The toy 1B shown in Fig. 3 has a first connecting portion 31 protruding from the side surface of a relatively flat box-shaped main body portion 20, and a second connecting portion 32 is provided on a side surface that is 90 degrees different from the first connecting portion 31. The second connecting portion 32 in this toy 1B has a connecting surface 32us of a cylindrical portion 32d that is a rotating portion so as to be flush with the outer surface 20us of the main body portion 20, and a plurality of convex portions 33 are provided on the connecting surface 32us. On the other hand, the first connecting portion 31 includes a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped protruding portion 31d protruding from the main body portion 20 and a plurality of convex portions 33 provided on one side surface (the upper side in the figure) of the protruding portion 31d, and the surface on which the convex portions 33 are provided serves as the connecting surface 31us. The first connecting portion 31 can move such that the protruding portion 31d can reciprocate linearly (protrude and retract) with respect to the main body portion 20. The second connecting portion 32 rotates in conjunction with the reciprocating movement of the first connecting portion 31. The rotation direction of the second connecting portion 32 is a single-direction rotation rather than a reciprocating movement. Also, the third connecting portion 40 is provided on the side opposite to the second connecting portion 32 in the same configuration as shown in Fig. 2.

[0036] Fig. 4 is a sectional perspective view of the main part of the toy 1B shown in Fig. 3. The interlocking structure between the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 of the toy 1B will be described with reference to Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 4, the first connecting portion 31 is provided with holding legs 31e extending along the side surface of the main body portion 20 at both the left and right ends of the protruding portion 31d. A pressing spring 20s for pressing the first connecting portion 31 from the inside of the main body portion 20 toward the outside (front) is provided on the holding leg 31e. Also, a ratchet gear 32g that rotates integrally with the cylindrical portion 32d (see Fig. 3) of the second connecting portion 32 is provided at the center of the main body portion 20 (above the third connecting portion 40 in Fig. 4). A ratchet mechanism is constituted by this ratchet gear 32g and a ratchet pawl 31g that engages with the ratchet gear 32g, and the second connecting portion 32 can rotate only in one direction.

[0037] The ratchet pawl 31g is pivotally supported by a support shaft 31c provided on the first connecting portion 31 and moves integrally with the first connecting portion 31. When the protruding portion 31d is pushed and moved, the pawl 31gt at the tip presses the ratchet gear 32g to rotate it. Further, on the ratchet gear 32g, on the side opposite to the ratchet pawl 31g, a contact member 38 that is biased by a biasing spring 38s and contacts the ratchet gear 32g is provided so as to allow the rotation of the ratchet gear 32g. The elastic contact of this contact member 38 locks the second connecting portion 32 when the first connecting portion 31 is not operated, and restricts excessive rotation of the second connecting portion 32.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the toy 1C according to the third aspect of the present invention. In the case of the toy 1C shown in FIG. 5, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are connected via the large-diameter body portion 31j of the first connecting portion 31, and both connecting portions 31, 32 can rotate integrally. For example, the first connecting portion 31 is rotatably held such that its large-diameter body portion 31j rotates along the inner surface in the main body portion 20 around the rotation center axis CL, and a connecting surface 31us having a convex portion 33 is flush with the side surface of the main body portion 20. Further, the second connecting portion 32 is rotatably supported along the semi-cylindrical upper end surface 20u of the main body portion 20.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the main part of the toy 1C shown in FIG. 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the outer peripheral surface of the large-diameter body portion 31j of the first connecting portion 31 is rotatably supported along the inner wall surface of the main body portion 20. Further, the large-diameter body portion 31j is, for example, rotationally positioned by an arc-shaped long hole 31h provided on the upper side being penetrated and guided by a guide pin 20g of the main body portion 20. The second connecting portion 32 is connected to a protruding portion 31ja that protrudes upward from the upper end side of the large-diameter body portion 31j so as to penetrate the upper end opening 20i.

[0040] The toy 1C configured as described above operates such that the second connecting portion 32 rotates around the first connecting portion 31. That is, the second connecting portion 32 moves with a larger radius of rotation and a larger rotational movement distance than the rotation of the first connecting portion 31.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a fourth aspect of the toy 1D of the present invention. The toy 1D shown in FIG. 7 is configured such that the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 move linearly in the same direction (upward) from the upper end surface 20u of the main body portion 20. Further, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 are configured as, for example, rectangular parallelepipeds of the same size, and the connecting surfaces 31us, 32us are configured to be of the same size. Also, a part (operation ends 61, 62) of the operation portion 60 is exposed on the upper end surface 20u, and by operating the operation portion 60, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 move up and down alternately in conjunction with each other.

[0042] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a main part of the toy 1D shown in FIG. 7. The operation portion 60 that interlocks the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 is, as shown in FIG. 8, a substantially butterfly-shaped member having a rotation center portion 60a at its central part pivotally supported by the main body portion 20 and a pair of operation ends 61, 62 extending in the front-rear direction. Operation pins 60b, 60c that are slidably engaged with the long holes 31h of the first connecting portion 31 and the long holes 32h of the second connecting portion 32 are provided at the operation ends 61, 62. Therefore, by operating so as to push in the operation ends 61, 62, the first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 move up and down alternately in conjunction with the swinging of the operation portion 60.

[0043] Also, below the rotation center portion 60a, a pair of recessed portions 63 that are recessed upward with a convex portion protruding downward interposed therebetween are provided. A pressing convex 70 biased upward by a spring member 71 enters the recessed portions 63 from below. By the engagement of this pressing convex 70, the operation portion 60 maintains the pressed state of the operation ends 61, 62 and gives a click feeling for maintaining the operation.

[0044] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the picking part 50. FIG. 9(a) shows the outer surface side of the picking part 50, and FIG. 9(b) shows the inner surface side of the picking part 50. The picking part 50 shown in FIG. 9 includes a picking piece 52 erected in the diameter direction of the body part 51 on the circular end surface of the outer surface of the substantially cylindrical body part 51. Further, the body part 51 is provided with rectangular notches 53 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Further, a cylindrical protrusion 54 concentric with the body part 51 is provided on the inner surface of the picking part 50.

[0045] The picking part 50 configured as described above can be connected to the connecting surfaces 31us and 32us. That is, in the attached state, the cylindrical protrusion 54 is accommodated inside the four convex portions 33 of the connecting surfaces 31us and 32us, and the notch 53 is engaged with the four convex portions 33 and connected (see FIG. 14).

[0046] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a way of playing with the toy 1A of the first aspect. The way of playing shown in FIG. 10 is, for example, attaching the toy 1A to the base plate 10. Further, an operating part 80 is attached to the first connecting part 31, and an operating part 81 is attached to the second connecting part 32. Further, as another moving part 83, for example, a vehicle with wheels on which a doll 86 is placed is prepared.

[0047] First, set the second connecting part 32 to face upward. Further, set the moving part 83 in a state of approaching the second connecting part 32. Next, slide the operating part 80 forward. As a result, the operating part 81 rotates forward and pushes the rear part of the moving part 83, and thereby, the moving part 83 runs out well forward.

[0048] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a way of playing with the toy 1B of the second aspect. The way of playing shown in FIG. 11 is, for example, to attach the toy 1B to the base plate 10. For example, a moving part 81 with a flag on a pentagonal pyramid block is attached to the second connecting part 32. Also, an operating part 80 is connected to the first connecting part 31 and an operation of repeatedly pressing with a finger is performed (when the pressing force is released, the first connecting part 31 returns to the spring force). By this operation, the moving part 81 rotates in one direction in a circular motion.

[0049] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a way of playing using the toy 1C of the third aspect. The way of playing shown in FIG. 12 is, for example, when attaching the toy 1C to the base plate 10, a plurality of blocks 84 are interposed and attached at a high position. For example, an operating part 80 is attached to the second connecting part 32. A moving part 81 that becomes a swing bar is attached to the first connecting part 31. Also, a moving part 83 of a swing with a doll 86 placed thereon is hooked and set on the moving part 81. In this state, the moving part 83 can be swung by rotating and moving the operating part 80 left and right.

[0050] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a way of playing using the toy 1D of the fourth aspect. The way of playing shown in FIG. 13 is, for example, when attaching the toy 1D to the base plate 10, for example, two blocks 84 and three trapezoidal blocks 85 are appropriately combined to create a slide with an inclined surface. In the slide, the upper two trapezoidal blocks 85 are connected to the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 so that they can move up and down alternately by the operation of the operation part 60.

[0051] And initially, in a state where the operation end 61 of the operation part 60 is raised, the middle trapezoidal block 85 protrudes upward (the state shown by the dashed line). Thereby, the doll 86 is placed on the upper trapezoidal block 85. Next, when the operation end 61 of the operation part 60 is pushed in, the middle trapezoidal block 85 forms an inclined surface continuous with the trapezoidal blocks 85 positioned above and below it, and at the same time, the locking of the doll 86 is released and the doll 86 slides down the slide.

[0052] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing an example of how to play with the toy 1E using the picking part 50. The toy 1E shown in Figure 14 includes, for example, a second connecting part 32 that moves up and down in conjunction with a first connecting part 31 that reciprocates. When the toy 1E is attached to the base plate 10, an operating part 81 that houses an article 87 imitating, for example, a lifting nut is connected to the second connecting part 32. Also, a picking part 50 is connected to the first connecting part 31. By turning the picking part 50, the operating part 81 moves up and down.

[0053] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 are provided operably with respect to the main body part 20 (main body portion), so that it is possible to provide a toy 1 in which a plurality of parts can move.

[0054] In addition, since the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 are configured to interlock with each other, it is possible to enjoy a way of playing in which one of the two connecting parts moves and the other moves accordingly. Furthermore, when the two connecting parts have different types of movements, for example, when the operation of one connecting part is a linear movement, it is possible to enjoy a different movement such as rotation with respect to this operation. Also, when the two connecting parts have the same movement, for example, a linear reciprocating movement or a rotational movement with different radii of rotation, different members interlock and operate, so that the interest of the toy 1 can be enhanced.

[0055] In this embodiment, when one member is configured to interlock with a reciprocating motion and the other member makes a single-direction rotation, the rotation moves continuously, so that, for example, continuous rotation such as having a power source for rotation is possible.

[0056] Also, in this embodiment, in particular, it is possible to enjoy a way of changing a small rotational movement into a large movement, and it is possible to provide a toy 1 with a large movement.

[0057] In this aspect, since the gripping part 50 can be connected to one side of the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32, an operationally easy and highly operable toy 1 can be provided.

[0058] Furthermore, in this aspect, in the operation of the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32, when an operation part 60 for operating both connecting parts is provided, an effect can be achieved of controlling the interlocking of both members at one point.

[0059] In this aspect, since the main body part 20 is provided with a third connecting part 40 that can be connected to other members, it becomes possible to hold the main body part 20 in a state of being connected to other members. Furthermore, since the third connecting part 40 is configured to be larger than other connecting parts, the main body part 20 can be fixed more firmly.

[0060] As described above, one aspect of the present invention has been described, but the present invention can be appropriately modified within the scope of its technical idea. For example, in the above aspect, the link mechanism for interlocking the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 is not limited to the illustrated configuration and can be appropriately modified.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0061] 1(1A, 1B, 1C, 1D) Toy 20 Main body part 31 First connecting part 32 Second connecting part 40 Third connecting part 50 Gripping part 60 Operation part 80, 81 Parts

Claims

1. A main body part, A first connecting portion and a second connecting portion are provided on the main body and are capable of connecting a predetermined part, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are configured to be movable relative to the main body portion.

2. 2. The toy of claim 1, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are configured to interlock with each other.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion move in different types of movements.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion moves linearly and the second connecting portion moves pivotally.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion is a reciprocating linear moving portion and the second connecting portion is a reciprocating rotational moving portion.

6. 5. The toy according to claim 4, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion is capable of reciprocating linear motion and the second connecting portion is capable of rotating in one direction.

7. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion move with the same type of movement.

8. 8. The toy according to claim 7, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion rotate.

9. 9. The toy according to claim 8, A toy, wherein the amount of rotation of the second connecting part, which is linked to the rotation of the first connecting part, is larger than the amount of rotation of the first connecting part.

10. 10. The toy of claim 9, A toy in which the second connecting portion rotates around the first connecting portion.

11. 11. The toy of claim 10, A toy comprising a gripping part connectable to at least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

12. 8. The toy according to claim 7, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion move linearly.

13. 13. The toy of claim 12, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion move in the same direction.

14. 3. The toy according to claim 2, An operation unit is provided on the main body, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion operate in conjunction with each other in response to operation of the operating portion.

15. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, A toy, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are different in size.

16. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, The toy, wherein the main body portion has a third connecting portion that can be connected to another member.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, A toy, wherein the third connecting portion is larger than the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

18. 17. The toy of claim 16, A toy, wherein the third connecting portion has a connecting surface having a shape and a size different from those of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

Images