Toy component and model toy

Abstract

To provide a toy component which is completed easily with higher precision.SOLUTION: A toy component 100 constituted by engaging a first member 110 with a second member 120 is such that: the first member 110 has a plurality of first projections arranged at a first interval, and a first body part integrated with a part each of the plurality of first projections; the second member 120 has a plurality of second projections arranged at a first interval, and a second body part integrated with a part of each of the plurality of second projections; and when the first member 110 and the second member 120 are engaged, a part of the first projection, which is not integrated with the first body part is arranged between the second projections integrated with the second body part, and a part of the second projection, which is not integrated with the second body part is arranged between the first projections integrated with the first body part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toy parts and model toys.

Background Art

[0002] There are toy parts for more precisely expressing the details of model toys called shiitake details (see Non-Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in order to complete toy parts such as shiitake details, complicated operations such as processing each on a plate of a predetermined thickness, arranging them at equal intervals, and fixing them are required.

[0005] The present invention provides toy parts that are more precise and can be easily completed.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A toy part configured by engaging a first member and a second member, wherein the first member includes a plurality of first protrusions arranged at a first interval, and a first main body portion integrated with a part of each of the plurality of first protrusions, and the second member A plurality of second protrusions arranged at the first interval, and a second main body portion integrated with a part of each of the plurality of second protrusions. When the first member and the second member engage, a portion of the first protrusions that is not integrated with the first main body portion is disposed between the second protrusions that are integrated with the second main body portion, and a portion of the second protrusions that is not integrated with the second main body portion is disposed between the first protrusions that are integrated with the first main body portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide toy parts that are more precise and can be easily completed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, 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 the features described in the embodiments are essential for the invention. Two or more of the plurality of features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Also, the same or similar configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. In each figure, the up-down, left-right, front-back directions with respect to the drawing paper are used as the up-down, left-right, front-back directions of the components (or parts) in the present embodiment for the description in the text.

[0010] First, an example of the appearance of the toy part corresponding to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1(A) is a perspective view showing an example of the front configuration of the toy part 100 according to the embodiment. The toy part 100 is configured by engaging a first member 110 and a second member 120. FIG. 1(B) is a perspective view showing an example of the back configuration of the toy part 100 according to the embodiment. In the front of the toy part 100, unevenness or protrusions are arranged at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction, but on the back, the first member 110 and the second member 120 form a continuous plane. The toy part 100 can contact other members on the back and fix its position. Also, a coupling part used for coupling with other members is arranged at the bottom of the toy part 100. The size of the toy part 100 can be, for example, approximately 13.5 mm in length, approximately 9.5 mm in width, and approximately 6.3 mm in height.

[0011] FIG. 2 shows a six-sided view of the toy part 100. First, referring to the front view, it can be seen that protrusions having the same width are arranged in the horizontal direction. The lower ends of each protrusion are at the same position, but the upper ends, the ends of the protrusions at both the left and right ends are at a lower position than the ends of the other protrusions. For the remaining upper ends, the ends of the protrusions belonging to the first member 110 are lower than the ends of the protrusions belonging to the second member 120. Also, among the four protrusions belonging to the first member 110, the outer protrusions are higher than the inner protrusions. On the other hand, the ends of the three protrusions belonging to the second member 120 are at the same height.

[0012] Referring to the rear view, the first member 110 and the second member 120 are engaged with each other via a step or an engaging portion with unevenness. Further, the first member 110 is positioned and engaged so as to be sandwiched between the protruding portions at both ends among the protruding portions of the second member 120.

[0013] Referring to the plan view and the bottom view, it can be seen that the maximum widths in the depth direction of the protruding portions of the first member 110 and the second member 120 are different. The protruding portion of the second member 120 has a maximum width in the depth direction that is smaller than the maximum width in the depth direction of the protruding portion of the first member 110. In the plan view, in the protruding portion of the second member 120, the maximum widths in the depth direction of the protruding portions at both ends are smaller than the maximum widths in the depth direction of the three inner protruding portions (considering the thickness of the main body portion described later), but these may be made equal. The protruding portions located at both ends of the first member 110 have the largest maximum width in the depth direction. The two protruding portions of the first member 110 sandwiched between the protruding portions at both ends of the first member 110 have the same maximum width in the depth direction and are smaller than the longest width. Further, in a state where the first member 110 and the second member 120 are engaged, the three inner protruding portions of the first member and the two inner protruding portions of the second member 120 are configured such that their maximum widths in the depth direction come to the same position.

[0014] Next, referring to FIG. 3, the structure of the first member 110 will be described. FIGS. 3(A) and (B) show perspective views of the front and rear of the first member 110. FIGS. 3(C) and (D) show the front view and the rear view of the first member 110.

[0015] The first member 110 has a structure in which the main body 300 and four protrusions 301 to 304 are integrated. The protrusions 301 to 304 are integrated with the main body 300 in part. The remaining parts that are not integrated with the main body 300 extend in the downward direction and are arranged in the intervals formed between the parts integrated with the main body 400 of the protrusions 401 to 405 of the second member 120 when engaging with the second member 120. In addition, the protrusions 301 to 304 each have a non-uniform width in the depth direction, with short-width parts and long-width parts, and there are also parts where the width changes. The mode of this width change also differs between the protrusions 301 and 302, thereby enabling the expression of a sense of layering.

[0016] On the back surface of the first member 110, an engaging portion for engaging with the second member 120 is formed on the main body 300. The engaging portion is formed by alternately arranging concave portions and convex portions (steps) in the lateral direction of the first member 110, and the convex portions are formed at the positions of the protrusions 301 to 304. These convex portions do not reach the tip positions of the protrusions 301 to 304 and cover a part thereof.

[0017] In this embodiment, the interval between each protrusion can be, for example, 1.0 mm. This interval may be made larger or smaller according to the size of the toy part 100. In this embodiment, since the first member 110 and the second member 120 are combined, it is possible to provide an interval between the protrusions, and the size of the protrusion portion can be made smaller than when the protrusions are continuously formed. Therefore, the density of the protrusion portion can be increased compared to the case of being composed of a single member. In addition, the degree of freedom in design is increased and the processing becomes easier, so it becomes easier to give a fine shape to the protrusion portion. Further, the protrusion may be tapered so as to become thinner as it goes forward. In that case, for example, the lateral width of the most tip position can be 0.5 mm.

[0018] Next, referring to FIG. 4, the structure of the second member 120 will be described. FIGS. 4(A) and (B) show perspective views of the front and back surfaces of the second member 120. FIGS. 4(C) and (D) show a front view and a back view of the second member 120.

[0019] The second member 120 has a configuration in which the main body portion 400 and five protrusions 401 to 405 are integrated. The protrusions 401 to 405 are integrated with the main body portion 400 in part, and the remaining portions not integrated with the main body portion 400 extend in the upward direction in the figure. Further, a coupling portion 406 for coupling with other members is disposed on the lower side of the second member 120. When engaging with the first member 110, the protrusions 402 to 404 are disposed in the intervals formed between the portions of the main body 300 of the protrusions 301 to 304 of the first member 110 that are integrated. On the other hand, the protrusions 401 and 405 sandwich the first member 110. Further, the protrusions 401 to 405 each have a non-uniform width in the depth direction, with short-width portions and long-width portions, and also portions where the width changes. The mode of this width change also differs between the protrusions 401 and 402, and also differs from the protrusions 301 to 304 of the first member 110. Thereby, a sense of layering can be expressed.

[0020] Also, on the back surface of the second member 120, an engaging portion for engaging with the first member 110 is formed on the main body portion 400. The engaging portion is formed by alternately arranging concave portions and convex portions (steps) in the lateral direction of the second member 120, and the convex portions are formed at the positions of the protrusions 401 to 405. Among them, the convex portions extend to the tip positions of the protrusions 401 and 405, while for the protrusions 402 to 404, they do not reach the tip positions and only cover a part.

[0021] In the present embodiment, the first member 110 and the second member 120 are engaged such that the engaging portion formed on the main body portion 300 and the engaging portion formed on the main body portion 400 are engaged with each other. Also in the second member 120, the interval between each protrusion can be set to 1.0 mm. The interval may be made larger or smaller according to the size of the toy part 100. Further, the protrusions may be tapered so as to become thinner toward the front, and in that case, for example, the lateral width at the most tip position can be set to 0.5 mm.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a view showing cross-sections taken along lines A-A', B-B', and C-C' shown in the rear perspective view of the toy part 100 in FIG. 1(B). In each figure, the boundary between the main body parts 300 and 400 and each protrusion is indicated by a dashed line. FIG. 5(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A'. Between the protrusions 301 to 304 of the first member 110, the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 of the second member are arranged, and the state in which the first member 110 is sandwiched by the protrusions 401 and 405 is shown. Further, in FIG. 5(A), for the first member 110, a cross-section of the part where the main body part 300 and the protrusions 301 to 304 are integrated is shown. On the other hand, for the second member 120, while the protrusions 401 and 405 are integrated with the main body part 400, the protrusions 402 to 404 are independent of the main body part.

[0023] FIG. 5(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B'. The state in which the protrusions 301 to 304 of the first member 110 and the protrusions 401 to 405 of the second member are alternately arranged is shown. Further, since FIG. 5(B) shows a cross-section of the engaging part, for the first member 110, a cross-section of the convex part of the engaging part integrated with the protrusions 301 to 304 is shown. On the other hand, for the second member 120, a cross-section of the convex part of the engaging part integrated with the protrusions 401 to 405 is shown.

[0024] FIG. 5(C) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C'. The state in which the protrusions 301 to 304 of the first member 110 are arranged between the protrusions 401 to 405 of the second member is shown. Further, in FIG. 5(C), for the first member 110, a cross-section of the part where the protrusions 301 to 304 are independent of the main body part 300 is shown. On the other hand, for the second member 120, a cross-section of the part where the protrusions 401 to 405 are integrated with the main body part 400 is shown.

[0025] In the above, the case of constructing a shiitake detail toy part by combining two members has been described. However, the number of members to be combined is not limited to two and may be three or more.

[0026] FIG. 6 shows an example of the appearance of a model toy to which the toy part 100 corresponding to the present embodiment can be applied. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the model toy 600 according to the embodiment. The model toy 600 has model parts of a head 610, a body part 611, arm parts 612, a waist part 613, and leg parts 614, and these are combined to form a doll toy. At least a part of each of the individual parts 610 to 614 is supported so as to be rotatable (or swingable) with respect to an adjacent part. For example, the head 610 is rotatably supported with respect to the body part 611, and the arm parts 612 are rotatably supported with respect to the body part 611. In this way, a joint structure is provided in each part of the model toy 600, and a user (for example, the owner of the model toy 600) can pose the model toy 600 in a desired posture.

[0027] A cover 615 is attached to the knee joint of the leg part 114, and the toy part 100 corresponding to the above-described embodiment can be disposed on the back side of the cover 615. The cover 615 is attached to the lower leg portion of the leg part 114. Before bending the knee joint of the model toy 600, the tip of the cover 615 is covered by the thigh part, so the back side of the cover 615 cannot be visually recognized. However, by bending the knee joint, the tip of the cover 615 is no longer covered by the thigh part, so the toy part 100 on the back side of the cover 615 becomes visible.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration on the back side of the cover 615. The toy part 100 described in the above embodiment is disposed on the back side of the cover 615, and by bending the knee joint of the model toy 600, the toy part 100 becomes visible from above.

[0029] According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a shiitake detail toy part that can be easily completed by combining a plurality of members. The part can be used, for example, to fill the gaps between parts of a model toy to create a density effect, or as a component such as a heat exhaust port on the back of the knee, and can more precisely represent the details of the model toy.

[0030] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention.

Claims

1. A toy part configured by engaging a first member and a second member, The first member includes: a plurality of first protrusions arranged at a first interval; a first body portion integral with each of the plurality of first protrusions; The second member includes: a plurality of second protrusions arranged at the first intervals; a second body portion integral with each of a portion of the plurality of second protrusions; When the first member and the second member are engaged, a portion of the first protrusion that is not integral with the first body portion is disposed between the second protrusions that are integral with the second body portion; A toy part, wherein a portion of the second protrusion that is not integral with the second body portion is disposed between the first protrusions that are integral with the first body portion.

2. the first body portion includes a first engagement portion that engages with the second body portion; The second body portion includes a second engagement portion that engages with the first engagement portion of the first body portion.

2. The toy part of claim 1.

3. the first engagement portion is formed with concave portions and convex portions alternately arranged in a lateral direction of the first member, and the convex portions are formed at positions of the first protrusions, 3. The toy part according to claim 2, wherein the second engagement portion is formed by a lateral concavo-convex shape, and a convex portion is formed at the position of the second protrusion.

4. The toy part according to claim 3 , wherein the second engagement portion has convex portions that cover both end protrusions of the second protrusion portion up to their tip positions, and the first member is sandwiched between the convex portions.

5. The toy part according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of second protrusions each include protrusions having a different maximum width in a depth direction.

6. The toy part according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of second protrusions include protrusions whose individual protrusions have different patterns of change in width in the depth direction.

7. 7. The toy part of claim 1, wherein when the first member and the second member are engaged, a rear surface of the first body portion and a rear surface of the second body portion form a continuous plane.

8. A model toy comprising the toy part according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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