Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy suitable for holding an electric unit in the inside.SOLUTION: A toy 1 used by wearing on a hand includes an electric unit 30, a first housing part 21 for housing the electric unit 30, and a first covering part 11 which can be displaced in a first position for covering at least a part of the electric unit 30 and in a second position for exposing at least a part of the electric unit 30. While the toy 1 is worn on the hand, the first covering part 11 arranged in the first position is arranged between the hand and the first housing part 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] A conventional toy, for example, in Patent Document 1, is comprised of a roughly triangular flexible sheet body that covers the back of the hand, a ring attached to the sheet at the apex of the triangle, and a wrist binding piece attached to the sheet body near the base of the triangle. When wearing the toy, the middle finger is inserted into the ring up to its base, and the binding piece is wrapped around the wrist, with both ends fastened together with an engaging tape. The configuration disclosed includes a functional part that emits light, sound, etc., on the surface of the flexible sheet body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-66566 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 discloses a glove-type toy that can be worn as a glove. However, in the toy disclosed therein, functional parts that emit light, sound, etc. are exposed on the outer surface of a triangular sheet body. In addition, this toy has issues such as switches and functional parts being concentrated on the back of the hand, making it difficult to operate while wearing and moving the toy.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to provide a toy suitable for holding an electric unit therein. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) A toy worn on the hand, An electrical unit; a first housing portion that houses the electric unit; a first covering portion displaceable between a first position covering at least a portion of the electric unit and a second position exposing at least a portion of the electric unit; A toy wherein, when worn on a hand, the first covering portion positioned at the first position is positioned between the hand and the first containing portion.

[0007] (2) (1) A toy according to the present invention, The toy, wherein the electric unit includes at least one of a power source for the electric unit and a first operating portion for controlling and operating the electric unit.

[0008] (3) A toy according to (1) or (2), A toy comprising a second covering portion displaceable between a third position that covers at least a portion of the first covering portion and a fourth position that exposes at least a portion of the first covering portion.

[0009] (4) (3) A toy according to the present invention, The second covering portion forms an outer peripheral surface of the toy.

[0010] (5) A toy according to (3) or (4), The toy, wherein the second covering portion has a second housing portion that houses at least a part of the thumb.

[0011] (6) (5) A toy according to the present invention, A toy provided with the first storage section and a third covering section that covers at least a portion of the back of the hand when worn on the hand.

[0012] (7) (6) A toy according to the present invention, The toy, wherein the third covering portion has a third housing portion that houses at least a part of a finger other than the thumb.

[0013] (8) (7) A toy according to the present invention, The toy, wherein the first storage portion is provided in an area corresponding to the proximal phalanx of the other finger.

[0014] (9) (6) A toy according to the present invention, A toy wherein the second covering portion is configured to be able to hold a first end, which is spaced apart from the third covering portion in the fourth position, against the third covering portion in the third position.

[0015] (10) (9) A toy according to the present invention, A toy, wherein the second covering portion is connected to the third covering portion at an end different from the first end.

[0016] (11) (7) A toy according to the present invention, The toy has one end of the first covering portion connected to the third covering portion and the other end of the first covering portion displaceable relative to the third covering portion.

[0017] (12) A toy according to (11), The toy is configured such that the other end side of the first covering portion can be held relative to the third covering portion when in the first position.

[0018] (13) (12) A toy according to the present invention, The other end of the first covering portion is configured to be insertable into the third containing portion.

[0019] (14) A toy according to any one of (1) to (13), The toy further comprises a wrapping portion that is wrapped around the wrist.

[0020] (15) A toy according to (14), The toy has a length that allows the wrapping part to be wrapped around the wrist at least once.

[0021] (16) A toy according to any one of (1) to (15), A toy comprising a communication unit capable of communicating with other toys.

[0022] (17) A toy according to (16), The communication unit also functions as a switch.

[0023] (18) A toy according to (16) or (17), The toy wherein the communication unit is placed on the inside of the wrist when worn.

[0024] (19) A toy according to any one of (1) to (18), The toy further comprises a second operating part that is provided near the thumb when the toy is worn and controls and operates the electric unit.

[0025] (20) A toy according to (19), The second operating portion is covered with a skin. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the present invention, a toy can be provided that is suitable for holding an electric unit inside a glove. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing a toy according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a state in which the toy shown in FIG. 1 is worn. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a state in which an electric unit of a toy is removed. [Figure 4] 2 is a plan view showing the left and right palm sides of the toy shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the toy in an unfolded state with the first covering part open. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the first covering part in a closed state when the toy is unfolded. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view showing a communication unit in a communication enabled state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, a toy according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the toy 1, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the toy 1 in a worn state.

[0029] The toy 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a glove-type toy 1 worn on the hand, and can be worn to cover, for example, the wrist, palm, and back of the hand. This toy 1 also includes, for example, a second housing section 22 for the thumb and a third housing section 23 for other parts of the hand, with the tips of each of the five fingers exposed. When worn on the hand, the toy 1 swings its arms or makes a punching motion, as shown in FIG. 2, in a manner similar to a boxing match in martial arts or boxing. This motion causes an electric unit 30 installed inside the toy 1 to detect the movement with a detector such as an acceleration sensor, and is driven by a switching operation to activate various sounds, character lines, and the like, thereby producing the hand movement.

[0030] For example, when the toy 1 is worn on both hands (right hand Rh, left hand Lh) as shown in Figure 2, a specific effect can be produced by the interaction of the left and right toys 1, as will be described later. Also, the toy 1 does not necessarily have to be worn on both hands, and it can be worn on only one hand.

[0031] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the state in which the electric unit 30 is removed. 3, the electrical system disposed within toy 1 includes an electrical unit 30, a second operating unit 32 connected to electrical unit 30 by a first connection line 30a, and a communication unit 33 connected to electrical unit 30 by a second connection line 30b. In the example shown in FIG. 3, for example, second operating unit 32 is provided on the right hand, but second operating unit 32 may not be provided on the left hand. Second operating unit 32 is provided to switch between multiple performance modes provided in toy 1.

[0032] The electric unit 30 has a shape in which one surface 30u (the upper surface in the figure) has a curved surface that bulges out, while the other surface 30d (the lower surface in the figure) has a substantially flat surface. A speaker 35 is configured to face the one surface 30u, and a first operating section 31 such as a power switch, a battery storage section cover 38 (see FIG. 5), and the like are provided on the other surface 30d. The electric unit 30 is housed in a first storage section 21 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later. In the housed state, the electric unit 30 is oriented so that the other surface 30d faces the back of the hand.

[0033] As shown in the figure, the second operating section 32 has an elongated switch body section 32a, and at one end thereof, for example, a pressing type switching section 32b is provided.

[0034] The communication unit 33 has a generally flat rectangular shape, and is provided on one side with an infrared sensor 33a that can communicate by infrared, for example.

[0035] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the left and right palm sides of the toy 1. FIG. The second operating unit 32 is provided on the right-hand toy 1R as described above, and is housed in the fifth housing 25 on the palm side, which is configured to have a length corresponding to the index finger to the little finger. The switching unit 32b is arranged to face the thumb side, thereby enabling operation with the thumb. The communication unit 33 is housed in the fourth housing 24 on the inside of each wrist. An opening 10h is provided in the fourth housing 24. This opening 10h exposes the infrared sensor 33a of the communication unit 33, thereby enabling infrared communication.

[0036] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the palm side of the toy 1 in an unfolded state with the first covering part 11 open. 5, the toy 1 in its unfolded state includes a third covering portion 13 having a first housing portion 21 that houses the electric unit 30 and a third housing portion 23 that can house fingers other than the thumb, a second covering portion 12 having a second housing portion 22 that can house the thumb, and a wrapping portion 14 that unfolds on the opposite side (left side in the figure) from the second covering portion 12 and is wrapped around the wrist. The third housing portion 23 has four housing holes 23a, 23b, 23c, and 23d that separately house each finger from the index finger to the little finger. The third housing portion 23 can also cover the connection between the palm and each finger from the index finger to the little finger.

[0037] In the third covering part 13, the electric unit 30 is housed in a first housing part 21 provided in a region corresponding to the proximal phalanges from the index finger to the little finger (see FIG. 1 ). A first covering part 11 is provided to open and close the first housing part 21. The first covering part 11 is configured such that, for example, one end side 11e is connected to the third covering part 13, while the other end side 11t opposite to the one end side 11e can be changed in position as a free end that can be opened and closed relative to the third covering part 13.

[0038] When the toy 1 is in a state in which the electric unit 30 is housed, and the first covering part 11 is open as shown in FIG. 5, a part of the other surface 30d of the electric unit 30 is visible. That is, the first operating part 31 and the cover 38 of the battery housing part are exposed. A hook-and-loop fastener 11f is provided on the other end side 11t of the first covering part 11 on the side that is visible in the open state. The communication part 33 is housed in the fourth housing part 24 located on the base end side (the side closer to the third covering part 13) of the wrapping part 14. A relatively large hook-and-loop fastener 14f is provided on the tip end side (left side in the figure) of the wrapping part 14, and a hook-and-loop fastener on the other side (not shown) is provided in a position that faces the hook-and-loop fastener 14f when the toy 1 is worn around the wrist.

[0039] The inner surface 10i of the toy 1, which comes into direct contact with the wearer's hand, is made of a soft, relatively soft cloth-like material, such as a napped cloth. On the other hand, the outer skin 10s of the toy 1 is made of a relatively glossy material, such as leather or synthetic leather used in boxing gloves. The first covering portion 11 is made of a flexible material such as cloth.

[0040] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the toy 1 in an unfolded state with the first covering part 11 in a closed state. When the toy 1 is unfolded, for example, after operating the first operating unit 31, the first covering unit 11 is closed as shown in FIG. 6. The first covering unit 11 is closed by inserting the other end 11t inside the lower edge 23t of the third housing unit 23. This causes the hook-and-loop fastener 11f to come into contact with and be fixed to the inner surface 10i (the inner surface facing the lower edge 23t) of the inside of the third housing unit 23. In other words, the hook-and-loop fastener 11f functions as a holding unit that holds the first covering unit 11 to the third covering unit 13. By closing the first covering unit 11, the electric unit 30 is covered so that it cannot be seen from the outside, even when the toy 1 is unfolded.

[0041] 6, when putting on the toy 1, first, the four fingers other than the thumb are inserted into the third housing portion 23, and the thumb is inserted into the second housing portion 22 of the second covering portion 12 in the unfolded state (fourth position). After that, the second covering portion 12 is brought into such a position that the connecting portion 12t with the third covering portion 13 is closed (third position).

[0042] In its closed state, the second covering part 12 is placed over the palm, with its tip part 12e in contact with and held against the third covering part 13. A hook-and-loop fastener F is provided on the inside of the lower edge 23t of the third housing part 23 in the third covering part 13 as an attachment part for attaching the second covering part, and another hook-and-loop fastener F is provided at a corresponding position on the second covering part 12 as an attachment receiving part for the attachment part. The part of the second covering part 12 where the hook-and-loop fastener F is provided and its surrounding part are inserted into the inside of the third housing part 23 and join with the hook-and-loop fastener F inside the third housing part 23, thereby firmly holding the second covering part 12 against the third covering part 13. As a result, the back of the hand is covered by the third covering part 13, and the palm is covered by the second covering part 12. Furthermore, when the second covering portion 12 is closed (third position), the upper end 12u of the second covering portion 12 covers the first covering portion 11. That is, the skin 10s of the second covering portion 12 and the skin 10s of the third housing portion 23 are positioned so as to be connected to each other, and the second covering portion 12 covers the palm side.

[0043] Thereafter, the wearing of the toy 1 is completed by wrapping the wrapping part 14 around the neck while pressing the outside of the second covering part 12. The wrapping part 14 has a length that allows it to be wrapped around the wrist once or more, for example, and can be securely wrapped around the wrist.

[0044] Furthermore, for the right hand (Rh), the second operating unit 32 that controls and operates the electric unit 30 has its switching unit 32b located close to the thumb as described above. This allows the switching unit 32b to be easily operated while the user is moving his or her hand and playing. Although the second operating unit 32 is provided in a state where it is covered with the skin 10s, the switch main body 32a has a length that extends from the receiving hole 23a to the receiving hole 23d (a length close to the width of the hand), so that the switch main body 32a can be easily operated while gripping the switch main body 32a (as shown in FIG. 2).

[0045] FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of an example showing the communication section 33 in a communication enabled state. The wrapping part 14 is provided with the communication unit 33 as described above. The left and right toys 1 (1L, 1R) can communicate with each other by facing the communication units 33 as shown in Fig. 7. For example, when the communication units 33 are attached to the hands, they are located on the inside of the wrists, and by taking a pose in which the left and right wrists face each other, the left and right toys can communicate with each other, thereby making it possible to emit a special sound and create an effect that matches the wrist-to-wrist pose.

[0046] Furthermore, the communication unit 33 not only has an infrared communication function, but also doubles as a switch that can be pressed. For example, when performing a wrist-to-wrist pose, a switching operation can be performed by pressing the switch with the wrist. In this way, by performing a switching operation in addition to a communication operation at the same time, more effects can be produced.

[0047] As described above, the toy 1 of this embodiment includes the electric unit 30 and is worn on the hand, and when worn on the hand, the first covering part 11 is disposed between the hand and the first housing part 21 that houses the electric unit 30, making it possible to stably hold the electric unit 30. Furthermore, when worn on the hand, the first covering part 11 is disposed between the hand and the first housing part 21 that houses the electric unit 30, making it possible to make the contact sensation with the electric unit 30 soft and gentle.

[0048] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first storage section 21 is provided in the area corresponding to the proximal phalanx from the index finger to the little finger, so that when worn on the hand, it is possible to create the appearance of a bulge on the back of the hand and its surrounding area, thereby creating an appearance when performing movements in martial arts or sports such as karate or boxing, thereby increasing the interest of the toy 1.

[0049] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first covering part 11 is configured to be movable (opened and closed) between the first position and the second position, which facilitates operation of the electric unit 30. For example, operation of the first operating part 31 that controls the power supply and the electric unit 30 can be easily performed.

[0050] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second covering portion 12 can be displaced between a position (third position) that covers at least a portion of the first covering portion 11 and a position (fourth position) that exposes at least a portion of the first covering portion 11, thereby protecting the electric unit 30 when the toy 1 is stored or transported. Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second covering part 12 having the second storage part 22 for inserting the thumb is configured to be able to open and close relative to the third covering part 13 having the third storage part 23 for storing the fingers other than the thumb, so that the toy 1 can be worn on the hand with the hand open, making it easy to wear.

[0051] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first covering part 11 is provided with, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener 11f on the other end 11t in its closed position (first position), so that it is firmly fixed even when the hand is moved vigorously. Furthermore, since the other end 11t is configured to be inserted into the third housing part 23, the other end 11t is effectively pressed by the electric unit 30 and the proximal phalanges of the fingers other than the thumb, and is held even more firmly.

[0052] The toy 1 of this embodiment is provided with the wrapping part 14 that can be wrapped around the wrist more than once, so that it can be securely fixed so that it will not come off even when the hand is moved vigorously.

[0053] The toy 1 of this embodiment is provided with a communication unit 33 capable of communicating with other toys 1, enabling a variety of dramatic effects. Furthermore, by configuring the communication unit 33 capable of infrared communication to be located on the inside of the wrist, communication between left and right toys 1 worn on both hands can be easily achieved. Furthermore, the communication unit 33 may include a push switch therein, and a member constituting the outer surface of the communication unit 33, which functions as a communication window for infrared communication, may be displaceable, so that the displaceable member (displaceable member) can be configured to press the push switch. This configuration allows the switch to be easily pressed.

[0054] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second operating unit 32 capable of operating the electric unit 30 is located in a position operable by the thumb, allowing the user to freely activate the performance effects while vigorously moving their hand. Furthermore, the second operating unit 32 is configured with an elongated shape so that its switch body 32a fits inside the palm of a clenched hand, allowing for easy operation even while moving the hand. In addition, the second operating unit 32 is covered with the skin 10s, resulting in a sleek configuration that is not exposed from the outside.

[0055] 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, the first covering portion 11 may be configured to be removable. The wrapping portion 14 may be provided with a decorative portion displaying a character or the like on the side facing the back of the hand when wrapped around it. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the second operating portion 32 is configured to be provided only on the right hand, but this configuration is not limited thereto and may be provided on both the right and left hands. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 toy 11 First covering part 11e One end of the first covering part 11t: other end of the first covering portion 12 Second covering part 13 Third covering part 14 Winding section 21 First storage compartment 22 Second storage section 23 Third Storage Unit 30 Power Supply Unit 31 First operation unit 32 Second operation unit 33 Communications Department

Claims

1. A toy worn on the hand, An electrical unit; a first housing portion that houses the electric unit; a first covering portion displaceable between a first position covering at least a portion of the electric unit and a second position exposing at least a portion of the electric unit; A toy wherein, when worn on a hand, the first covering portion positioned at the first position is positioned between the hand and the first containing portion.

2. 10. The toy of claim 1, The toy, wherein the electric unit includes at least one of a power source for the electric unit and a first operating portion for controlling and operating the electric unit.

3. 10. The toy of claim 1, A toy comprising a second covering portion displaceable between a third position that covers at least a portion of the first covering portion and a fourth position that exposes at least a portion of the first covering portion.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, The second covering portion forms an outer peripheral surface of the toy.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, The toy, wherein the second covering portion has a second receiving portion that receives at least a portion of the thumb.

6. 6. The toy according to claim 5, A toy provided with the first storage portion and including a third covering portion that covers at least a portion of the back of the hand when worn on the hand.

7. 7. The toy according to claim 6, The toy, wherein the third covering portion has a third housing portion that houses at least a part of a finger other than the thumb.

8. 8. The toy of claim 7, The toy, wherein the first housing portion is provided in an area corresponding to the proximal phalanx of the other finger.

9. 7. The toy according to claim 6, A toy, wherein the second covering portion is configured to be able to hold a first end, which is separated from the third covering portion at the fourth position, against the third covering portion at the third position.

10. 10. The toy of claim 9, The second covering portion is connected to the third covering portion at an end different from the first end.

11. 8. The toy of claim 7, A toy, wherein one end of the first covering portion is connected to the third covering portion and the other end is displaceable relative to the third covering portion.

12. 12. The toy of claim 11, The toy is configured such that the other end side of the first covering portion can be held relative to the third covering portion when in the first position.

13. 13. The toy of claim 12, The other end side of the first covering portion is configured to be insertable into the third containing portion.

14. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 13, The toy further comprises a wrapping portion that is wrapped around the wrist.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, The toy has a length that allows the wrapping portion to be wrapped around the wrist at least once.

16. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 13, A toy comprising a communication unit capable of communicating with other toys.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, the communication unit has a push switch and a displaceable displacement member that forms a communication window of the communication unit, The toy is configured so that the displacement member can operate the push switch by being displaced.

18. 18. The toy of claim 17, The toy, wherein the communication unit is positioned on the inside of the wrist when worn.

19. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 13, The toy further comprises a second operating portion provided in the vicinity of the thumb in the worn state for controlling and operating the electric unit.

20. 20. The toy of claim 19, The toy, wherein the second operating portion is covered with a skin.

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