Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy that is high in interest.SOLUTION: A toy 1 can take a first form 1F that can be supplied from an article supply apparatus and a second form 2F that can be played, and includes a main component 10 including a weight part 13 provided inside. The main component 10 is structured so that the weight part 13 is storable in a fixed state. The main component 10 which can store the weight part 13 in the fixed state inside can be played by using weight balance by the weight part 13. By the main component 10 being capable of rolling motion, oscillation is made possible by the weight part 13 and the toy can be played as a roly-poly toy.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a toy.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in Patent Document 1 as a toy, there is provided a container having a convex curved surface on the bottom surface, and a protrusion extending to the center of curvature is provided at the center inside the bottom surface. A receiving seat for locking a weight enclosed in the container is provided on the protrusion, and the weight has a weight sufficient to position the entire center of gravity on the bottom surface side from the center of curvature when locked to the receiving seat. An up-tipping and spilling toy is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the up-tipping and spilling toy disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the internal weight moves, it is not suitable for supply by an article supply device. In addition, since the internal structure is visible, it is difficult to form the exterior decoration and the character image, and there are problems in its appeal as a toy.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting toy that is suitable for supply by an article supply device and can fully exhibit character properties.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A toy according to one aspect of the present invention is a toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an article supply device and a second form that can be played with, and includes a main component that includes a weight portion inside. The main component is configured to be able to accommodate the weight portion in a fixed state.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly interesting toy.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, the toy 1 which is one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first form 1F of the toy 1, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toy 1.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the toy 1 of the first form 1F is a toy that can take a first form 1F (capsule) that can be supplied from an article supply device and a second form 2F (see FIG. 3) that can be played as a tipping spill. The main component 10 is provided with a pattern imitating a character body on its outer surface 10s, for example, and is configured to be rollable in the first form 1F. Further, the main component 10 is composed of a first outer shell component 11 and a second outer shell component 12 that can be connected to the first outer shell component 11, and each has a hemispherical shape.

[0011] The main component 10 is formed of a synthetic resin as a material and has appropriate rigidity. In the spherical first form 1F shown in FIG. 1, it has a rollable configuration that is easy to roll by itself. Therefore, it can take a supply and sales form from an article supply device. Further, in the internal space SP in the first form 1F, a first sub-component 15, which is a sub-component for a character as shown in FIG. 2, and a second sub-component 14, etc. are accommodated.

[0012] Although not shown in the drawing, the article supply device includes a storage section that can store a plurality of toys 1 covered with a wrapping film 50 in a random arrangement, a supply section that can randomly select and supply the toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a lock section that locks the supply section, an operation section that unlocks the lock section of the lock section on the condition of paying a price and can rotate the supply section, and a passage section that allows the toy 1 to rollably pass from the storage section to the supply port. Since the toy 1 has a shape that is easy to roll as described above, it is configured to be supplied to the user's hand while avoiding separation, breakage, etc. during supply from the article supply device.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the first outer shell component 11 is provided with a weight portion 13 that protrudes into the internal space SP at the position of the top of its inner surface 11is. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the second form (see FIG. 3), a first sub-component 15 that is connected to the outer surface 10s of the main component 10 to form a gripping portion and a second sub-component 14 that forms a pair of wrist portions are accommodated in the main component 10 in the first form 1F.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the second form 2F of the toy 1. After removing the first sub-component 15 and the second sub-component 14 of the sub-components from the internal space SP, the main component 10 connects the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12 as described later to make it spherical again. The removed first sub-component 15 is connected by fitting the mounting protrusion 15c into the mounting recess 12c at the top of the second outer shell component 12, and serves as the gripping part and the decorative part of the character. The second sub-component 14 is attached to the receiving recess 12b (see Fig. 7) of the character. The main component 10 is configured such that the first outer shell component 11 is heavier than the second outer shell component 12. Therefore, for example, by gripping the first sub-component 15 and tilting the character diagonally and then releasing the hand, it can swing left and right and play as a tipping-over spill as shown in Fig. 5.

[0015] Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of the main component 10. Fig. 5 is a front view showing the play form in the first state of the toy 1, and Fig. 6 is a front view showing the second state of the toy 1.

[0016] The main component 10 is used in the spherical state combined with the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12 in both the first form 1F and the second form 2F as described above. As shown in Fig. 4, at the connection part 10j of the main component 10, in the first outer shell side connection part 11j, a step is formed inside the first outer shell component 11. A pair of fitting protrusions 11b project diagonally in the circumferential direction of the first outer shell side connection part 11j, and a pair of concave positioning parts 11d are provided at positions shifted by 90 degrees in the circumferential direction from the fitting protrusions 11b. On the other hand, in the second outer shell side connection part 12j, a step is formed outside the second outer shell component 12. A pair of receiving recesses 12b are formed diagonally in the circumferential direction of the second outer shell side connection part 12j. One positioning part 12d is provided at a position shifted by 90 degrees in the circumferential direction from the receiving recesses 12b.

[0017] When assembling the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12, the fitting convex 11b and the receiving concave part 12b are fitted together, and the positioning part 11d and the positioning part 12d are fitted together for assembly. Here, there are two types of combinations with a 180-degree opposite orientation for the combination of the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12. With this combination orientation, the first state and the second state of the toy 1 can be created. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first state is composed of the face part C of the character on the second outer shell part 12 side and the first state side C1 having the left and right color parts C1a on the first outer shell part 11 side. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the second state is composed of the face part C of the character on the second outer shell part 12 side (this part is the same) and the first state side C2 having the central color part C2a on the first outer shell part 11 side.

[0018] When playing with the toy 1, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, on the placement part 40, for example, an operation of holding the first sub-part 15 and tilting it horizontally and then releasing it is performed. By this operation, the toy 1 can play as a tipping-up play in which it gradually stands upright while swinging left and right. In this state of swinging left and right, in the first state and the second state, different expressions can be enjoyed because the lower sides of the characters have different patterns.

[0019] Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, although the first state and the second state are changed according to the patterns on the front and rear surfaces of the first outer shell part 11 with respect to the face part C of the character, a configuration in which different characters or different expressions of the same character are provided on the back side of the face part C of the character may be adopted. In this case, the characters can be enjoyed front and back, and the ways of enjoyment can be increased by switching between the first state and the second state.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the operation during the assembly of the toy. When assembling the toy 1 into the second form 2F, the second sub-component 14 taken out from the internal space SP is attached to the receiving recess 12b as shown in Fig. 7 before combining the second outer shell component 12 with the first outer shell component 11. The receiving recess 12b is formed as a rectangular notch opening on the outer surface 10s, and a pair of ribs 12w project from the inner surface 12is toward the opposite receiving recess 12b so as to correspond to the notch opening. On the other hand, the second sub-component 14 is provided with a columnar rotating shaft 14b protruding substantially vertically from the mounting surface 14a facing the outer surface 10s, and a disc-shaped large-diameter portion 14c is formed at the tip of the rotating shaft 14b.

[0021] Therefore, when attaching the second sub-component 14 to the receiving recess 12b, the rotating shaft 14b is inserted so as to be sandwiched between the pair of ribs 12w. As a result, the rotating shaft 14b is rotatably sandwiched by the ribs 12w and is held so as not to fall out of the receiving recess 12b even when the receiving recess 12b is downward (the notch portion of the opening is downward) as shown in Fig. 7. In this state, the second outer shell component 12 is combined with the first outer shell component 11. Also, the first sub-component 15 is inserted and attached to the mounting recess 12c of the second outer shell component 12 and fixed in a non-rotatable state.

[0022] Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the assembled state of the toy 1. In the assembled state, as shown in Fig. 8, the second sub-component 14 is held by its large-diameter portion 14c so as not to be removable from the main component 10, and is sandwiched by the ribs 12w with an appropriate clamping force. Therefore, the second sub-component 14 can not only rotate but also lock its rotation direction at a predetermined position. That is, the second sub-component 14, which is the wrist part, can rotate and be stopped at a predetermined position. Thereby, the shape of the character can be changed by the wrist part protruding from the main component 10.

[0023] The weight part 13 is, for example, protruding from the inner surface 11is corresponding to the top 11t of the first outer shell component 11. The weight part 13 has a configuration in which, for example, a heavier weight 13d than other parts is housed in the connecting part 13a.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an exploded view of the weight portion 13. When provided to the user, the weight portion 13 is configured such that the connecting portion 13a cannot be easily disassembled. However, during manufacturing, as shown in FIG. 9, the connecting portion 13a is provided with a lid portion 13c that closes the cylindrical protrusion 13b, and the weight 13d can be accommodated within the cylindrical weight accommodation space 13sp. With this configuration, for example, it is easy to manufacture by changing the material or size of the weight 13d (changing the thickness without changing the diameter).

[0025] FIG. 10 is a front view showing another example of how to play. (a) shows a state where the wrist part is raised, and (b) is a front view showing a state where the directions of the wrist parts are different left and right. In the case shown in FIG. 10(a), as described above, since the second sub-component 14 can rotate, for example, when in a "banzai" state with both wrist parts raised. In this case, compared to the case shown in FIG. 5 where the second sub-component 14 lowers its tip, the center of gravity of the toy 1 is on the upper side. As a result, when rocked, the movement is slower than in the case of the form shown in FIG. 5.

[0026] Also, in the case shown in FIG. 10(b), for example, when one wrist part is lowered and the other is raised. In this case, the balance in the left - right direction is disrupted by the second sub-component 14. In this case, compared to the case shown in FIG. 5, the center of gravity has slightly shifted to the right side. As a result, when rocked, the movement can be made to swing significantly to the right. Although not shown, when the second sub-component 14 is directed forward, backward, or even in different front - back and left - right directions, it can be set in any orientation.

[0027] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main component 10 that can accommodate the weight part 13 in a fixed state inside can be used as a container when being supplied by the article supply device, and at the same time, play using the weight balance by the weight part 13 is possible. For example, since the main component 10 can roll, it can be swung by the weight part 13 and can be played as a tipping-over spill. Also, since the weight part 13 is provided at the top of the inner surface 11is of the first outer shell component 11 that constitutes the main component 10 so as to be heavier than the second outer shell component 12, the first outer shell component 11 can be used as the bottom side part of the tipping-over spill.

[0028] Also, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, since the main component 10 has a spherical shape composed of the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12 that can be connected to each other, it can be used not only as the main body part of the tipping-over spill, but also in the first form 1F, sub-components (the first sub-component 15, the second sub-component 14) can be accommodated inside and roll, facilitating the supply from the article supply device.

[0029] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the weight part 13 is provided via the connecting part 13a in a state of protruding from the inner surface 11is, making it easy to install the weight 13d inside, for example, facilitating the change of the weight 13d.

[0030] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the sub-components (the first sub-component 15, the second sub-component 14) accommodated in the internal space SP of the main component 10 are configured to be connectable to the outer surface 10s of the main component 10 in the second form 2F, so that the first form 1F can roll and the second form 2F can form the shape of the toy 1 in the playing state.

[0031] Also, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, since the first sub-component 15 is connected to the top of the second outer shell component 12 on the upper side of the main component 10, the decorativeness and operability as the toy 1 can be improved.

[0032] In the toy 1 of this aspect, since the second sub-component 14 is configured to be connectable in the second form 2F in the vicinity of the connection part 10j between the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12, it can be attached from the connection part 10j almost simultaneously with the assembly of the two outer shell components 11 and 12, and has good attachability.

[0033] Further, since the second sub-component 14 is non-removable and rotatably attached by the connection of the connection part 10j, the rotational position of the second sub-component 14 can be changed, the weight balance of the toy 1 can be changed, and the rocking motion can be changed.

[0034] In the toy 1 of this aspect, the main component 10 imitates the character body, and a protruding decorative part is provided at the top and the shape of the wrist parts protruding to the left and right is formed, so that the cuteness of falling forward can be produced.

[0035] Further, in the toy 1 of this aspect, the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12 can be connected to each other in the first state and the second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning parts 11d and 12d. As a result, it is possible to easily change the orientation of the mating surfaces of the first outer shell component 11 and the second outer shell component 12 in the first state and the second state. As a result, for example, the combination of the character patterns drawn on the outer surfaces 10s of the two outer shell components 11 and 12 can be changed.

[0036] As described above, one aspect of the present invention has been described, but the present invention can be appropriately changed within the scope of its technical idea. For example, the shapes and sizes of the first sub-component 15 and the second sub-component 14 in the above aspect are not limited to those shown in the drawings and can be appropriately changed.

[0037] As described above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification.

[0038] (1) A toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an article supply device and a second form that can be played with, comprising a main component that includes a weight part inside. The above main component is a toy configured to be able to accommodate the above weight part in a fixed state.

[0039] (2) The toy according to (1), wherein the above main component is configured to be rollable in the above first form.

[0040] (3) The toy according to (1) or (2), wherein the above main component is configured to be swingable in the above second form.

[0041] (4) The toy according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the above main component is composed of a first outer shell component and a second outer shell component that can be connected to the first outer shell component, and each forms a hemispherical shape.

[0042] (5) The toy according to (4), wherein the above first outer shell component is configured to be heavier than the above second outer shell component.

[0043] (6) The toy according to (4) or (5), wherein the above main component is configured to provide the above weight part only on the inner surface of the above first outer shell component.

[0044] (7) The toy according to (6), wherein the above weight part is provided on the inner surface corresponding to the top of the above first outer shell component.

[0045] (8) The toy according to (6) or (7), wherein the above weight part is configured to be provided in a state of protruding from the inner surface.

[0046] (9) The toy according to any one of (6) to (8), wherein the weight part is configured to be provided on the inner surface via a connecting part, the toy.

[0047] (10) The toy according to any one of (1) to (9), further comprising a sub-component connectable to the main component, wherein the sub-component is configured to be accommodated inside the main component in the first form, and configured to be connectable to the outer surface of the main component in the second form, the toy.

[0048] (11) The toy according to (10), wherein the sub-component includes a first sub-component, wherein the first sub-component forms a gripping part in the second form, the toy.

[0049] (12) The toy according to (11), wherein the first sub-component is configured to be connectable to the top of the main component in the second form, the toy.

[0050] (13) The toy according to (11) or (12), wherein the main component is composed of a first outer shell component and a second outer shell component connectable to the first outer shell component, wherein the first sub-component is configured to be connectable to the top of the second outer shell component in the second form, the toy.

[0051] (14) The toy according to (13), wherein the sub-component further includes a second sub-component, wherein the second sub-component is configured to be connectable to the vicinity of the connecting part between the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component in the second form, the toy.

[0052] (15) The toy according to (14), The second sub-component is a toy that is connected to the main component in a state where the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component are connected, and cannot be removed from the main component.

[0053] (16) The toy according to (15), wherein the first sub-component is connected to the main component in a non-rotatable manner in the second form, and the second sub-component is connected to the main component in a rotatable manner in the second form.

[0054] (17) The toy according to any one of (14) to (16), wherein the main component imitates a character body, wherein the first sub-component imitates a decorative part, and the second sub-component imitates a wrist part of a character.

[0055] (18) The toy according to any one of (13) to (17), wherein positioning parts for performing positioning for connection are formed at respective ends of the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component in the first form and the second form.

[0056] (19) The toy according to (18), wherein the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component are configured to be connectable to each other in a first state and a second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning parts.

[0057] (20) The toy according to any one of (1) to (19), wherein the main component forms a spill in the second form.

Explanation of Signs

[0058] 1 Toy 1F First Form 2F Second form 10 Main component 10j Connection part 10s Outer surface 11 First outer shell component 11d Positioning part 11is Inner surface of the first outer shell component 12 Second outer shell component 12d Positioning part 13 Weight part 13a Connection part 14 Second sub-component 15 First sub-component

Claims

1. A toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an article supply device and a second form that can be played with, comprising a main component that includes a weight portion inside, The toy, wherein the main component is configured to be able to accommodate the weight portion in a fixed state.

2. The toy according to claim 1, The toy, wherein the main component is configured to be rollable in the first form.

3. The toy according to claim 2, The toy, wherein the main component is configured to be swingable in the second form.

4. The toy according to claim 3, The toy, wherein the main component is composed of a first outer shell component and a second outer shell component that can be connected to the first outer shell component, and each has a hemispherical shape.

5. The toy according to claim 4, The toy, wherein the first outer shell component is configured to be heavier than the second outer shell component.

6. The toy according to claim 5, The toy, wherein the main component is configured to provide the weight portion only on the inner surface of the first outer shell component.

7. The toy according to claim 6, The toy, wherein the weight portion is provided on the inner surface corresponding to the top of the first outer shell component.

8. The toy according to claim 7, The toy, wherein the weight portion is configured to be provided in a state of protruding from the inner surface.

9. The toy according to claim 8, The toy, wherein the weight portion is configured to be provided on the inner surface via a connecting portion.

10. A toy according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, further comprising a sub-component connectable to the main component, wherein the sub-component is configured to be accommodatable inside the main component in the first form and to be connectable to the outer surface of the main component in the second form.

11. A toy according to Claim 10, wherein the sub-component includes a first sub-component, and the first sub-component forms a gripping part in the second form.

12. A toy according to Claim 11, wherein the first sub-component is configured to be connectable to the top of the main component in the second form.

13. A toy according to Claim 12, wherein the main component is composed of a first outer shell component and a second outer shell component connectable to the first outer shell component, and the first sub-component is configured to be connectable to the top of the second outer shell component in the second form.

14. A toy according to Claim 13, wherein the sub-component further includes a second sub-component, and the second sub-component is configured to be connectable in the vicinity of the connection part between the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component in the second form.

15. A toy according to Claim 14, wherein the second sub-component is connected to the main component in a non-removable manner from the main component when the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component are connected.

16. A toy according to Claim 15, In the second form, the first sub-component is connected to the main component in a non-rotatable manner, and in the second form, the second sub-component is connected to the main component in a rotatable manner, a toy.

17. The toy according to claim 16, wherein the main component imitates a character body, wherein the first sub-component imitates a decorative part, and the second sub-component imitates a wrist part of a character, a toy.

18. The toy according to claim 17, wherein positioning parts for positioning for connection are formed at respective ends of the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component in the first form and the second form, a toy.

19. The toy according to claim 18, wherein the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component are configured to be connectable to each other in a first state and in a second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning parts, a toy.

20. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the main component forms a spill in the second form, a toy.

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