Transforming toy

Abstract

To provide a transforming toy capable of preventing unintended transformation as much as possible.SOLUTION: Provided is a transforming toy configured to take a first form by a predetermined biasing force when engagement between a first engagement part and a second engagement part is released via a release member by operating an operation part in a second form. In a first block, a release member is provided so as to be inoperable from the outside, and the operation part is provided so as to be movable between a first position at which the release member is inoperable, and a second position at which the release member is operable. Furthermore, the first block comprises: a knob that moves integrally with the operation part and shifts the operation part from the first position to the second position; a spring that biases the operation part toward the first position; a locking part that locks the operation part and retains it at the second position; and a reset part that unlocks the operation part and returns it to the first position. In the first form, the reset part is operated by having the first block brought into contact with another block.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a transforming toy. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a transformable toy has been known that is made up of a plurality of blocks, is configured to be transformable between a first form and a second form by displacing the blocks, and assumes the second form by manually displacing the blocks (see Patent Document 1). This transformable toy is configured so that a first engagement portion provided on the first block engages with a second engagement portion provided on the second block to maintain the second form, and by pressing the button in the second form, the engagement between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion is released and the toy assumes the first form due to a predetermined biasing force. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 60-66779 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the second form, the button is exposed to the outside, so there is a risk that the player may press it by mistake, or that it may be pressed by hitting an external object, causing unintended deformation. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and has as its object to provide a transformable toy that can prevent unintended transformation as much as possible. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first method is A transformable toy comprising a plurality of blocks, configured to be transformable between a first form and a second form by displacement of the blocks, configured to assume the second form by manual displacement of the blocks, configured such that a first engagement portion provided on a first block of the plurality of blocks engages with a second engagement portion provided on a second block of the plurality of blocks to maintain the second form, configured such that a release member is operated by an operation portion in the second form to release the engagement between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion, and configured such that the transformable toy assumes the first form by a predetermined biasing force, The release member is provided in one of the plurality of blocks so as not to be directly operable from the outside, and the operation unit is provided so as to be movable between a first position where the release member cannot be operated and a second position where the release member can be operated, Furthermore, the one block a knob configured to be movable integrally with the operation unit and configured to move the operation unit from the first position to the second position; a spring that biases the operating portion toward the first position; a locking portion that locks the operation portion that has moved to the second position and keeps it at the second position; a reset unit that, when operated, releases the locking of the operating unit by the locking unit and returns the operating unit to the first position; Equipped with In the first mode, the one block and another block among the plurality of blocks come into contact with each other to operate the reset unit. It is a transforming toy characterized by the following.

[0006] The second means is the first means, A window is provided in the one block, The operating unit is provided inside the first block, is exposed through the window when in the second position, and is hidden by the first block so that it cannot be seen from the outside when in the first position.

[0007] The third means is the first or second means, characterized in that the reset portion is exposed when in the second form and can be operated manually.

[0008] The fourth means is the first means, characterized in that the one block is the first block.

[0009] A fifth means is the fourth means, characterized in that the other block is the second block. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, the release member cannot be actuated unless the knob is operated to move the operating portion to a predetermined position, thereby preventing unintended deformation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a first mode of a transformable toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the underside showing the first mode of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second form of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side showing the second form of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a transformable toy according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a second form of the transformable toy of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a release mechanism of the transformable toy of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear side showing the release mechanism of the transformable toy of the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the release mechanism of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a first mode of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the underside showing the first mode of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second mode of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the back side showing the second form of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a transformable toy according to a second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a release mechanism of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the rear side showing the release mechanism of the transformable toy of the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the release mechanism of the transformable toy according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A transformable toy according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] First Embodiment (overview) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a car toy, which is a first form 10A of a transformable toy 100, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side thereof, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a humanoid robot, which is a second form 10B thereof, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side thereof. This transformable toy 100 is manually transformed from a first form 10A, that of a toy car, into a second form, that of a humanoid robot toy. A knob 29 is provided on the chest of the robot toy, and when this knob 29 is slid upward, a hidden operation panel 28 is exposed (FIG. 3). When the player presses the operation plate 28 in this state, the transforming toy 100 transforms from the second form 10B (robot toy form) to the first form 10A (car toy form). At this time, the knob 29 and operation plate 28 return to their original positions.

[0014] (detail) The transformable toy 100 is broadly composed of blocks 11 to 17 shown in Fig. 5. These blocks 11 to 17 are all exposed to the outside in the second form 10B, so for ease of explanation, we will first explain their correspondence with the second form 10B, and then explain their correspondence with the first form 10A. In addition, the letters a to f in the figure indicate shafts. The shaft refers to both the side that supports and the side that is supported.

[0015] Block 11 serves as a head-shoulder block R11 in the second form 10B, and as a front block V11 in the first form 10A. Block 12 is rotatably connected to block 11 via axle a. Block 12 serves as an upper chest block R12 in the second form 10B, and as a windshield block V12 in the first form 10A. A torsion spring is provided on axle a. Block 13 is rotatably connected to block 12 via shaft b. Block 13 serves as front body block R13 in second form 10B and as driver's seat block V13 in first form 10A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft b.

[0016] Block 14 is rotatably connected to block 11 via shaft c. Block 14 serves as left back leg block R14 in second form 10B and as left body block V14 in first form 10A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft c. On the other hand, block 15 is rotatably connected to block 11 by shaft d. Block 15 serves as right back leg block R15 in second form 10B and as right body block V15 in first form 10A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft d.

[0017] Furthermore, block 16 is rotatably connected to block 11 via shaft e. Block 16 is the left arm block R16 in second form 10B, and is an anonymous block V16 hidden inside the vehicle body in first form 10A. No torsion spring is provided on shaft e. On the other hand, block 17 is rotatably connected to block 11 by axle f. Block 17 is the right arm block R17 in the second form 10B, and is an anonymous block V17 hidden inside the vehicle body in the first form 10A. No torsion spring is provided on axle e.

[0018] (Transformation from first form 10A to second form 10B) This deformation is performed manually with the front block V11 facing downwards. The left and right vehicle body blocks V14 and V15 are spread apart and rotated downward 180° around the axes c and d. This causes the opposite surfaces of the left and right vehicle body blocks V14 and V15 to come into contact and engage. During this process, the head / shoulder block R11 and arm blocks R16 and R17 of the second form 10B are exposed. The arm blocks R16 and R17 rotate downward around the axes e and f due to their own weight. During this time, the windshield block V12 and the driver's seat block V13 rotate downward together around the axis a in the rolling-up direction due to sliding contact between the left and right body blocks V14 and V15 and the upper chest block V12, and at the end of the transformation from the first form 10A to the second form 10B, only the driver's seat block V13 rotates in the same direction around the axis b due to gravity. Finally, the left vehicle body block V14 and the right vehicle body block V15 are brought into contact with each other and engaged with each other, thereby completing the transformation of the transformable toy 100 from the first form 10A to the second form 10B.

[0019] (Transformation from second form 10B to first form 10A) This deformation is achieved by the biasing force of a torsion spring. It is assumed that the robot toy of the second mode 10B is deformed in an upright position. The knob 29 attached to the front torso R13 of the second form 10B is slid upward to expose the operating plate 28. In this state, the operating plate 28 is pressed. This causes the left and right back-leg blocks R14, R15 to rotate 180° around the axes e, f in the direction of leg spread, rising above the head-shoulder block R11 and coming into contact with each other. Along the way, the arm blocks R16, R17 are caught in the recesses on the outside of the back-leg blocks R14, R15, and finally the head of the head-shoulder block R11 is accommodated in these recesses. During this time, the upper chest block R12 and the front torso block R13 rotate integrally around the axis a in the rolling-up direction due to the sliding contact between the back leg blocks R14 and R15 and the upper chest block R12, and at the end of the transformation from the second form 10B to the first form 10A, when the orientation is changed, only the block R13 rotates in the same direction around the axis b due to the biasing force of the torsion spring. This completes the transformation of the transformable toy 100 from the second form 10B to the first form 10A.

[0020] (Engagement mechanism) As shown in FIG. 6, the block 14 that becomes the back leg block R14 in the second configuration 10B is provided with a lever 21 supported at its middle by a shaft 20. A claw 22 is formed at one end of the lever 21, and a spring (not shown) that biases the lever 21 in a predetermined direction is attached to a spring seat 23 at the other end. Meanwhile, the block 15 is provided with an engagement portion 24 that has a recess (not shown) that can engage with the claw 22. This claw 22 engages when the block 14 (left back leg block R14) and the block 15 (right back leg block R15) are butted together. That is, when the second configuration 10B is achieved, the back leg blocks 14 and 15 are butted together manually, whereby the claw 22 engages with the recess of the engagement portion 24, and the second configuration 10B is maintained. The block 14 has an opening (not shown) formed in a portion corresponding to the projection 25 on the other end of the lever 21.

[0021] (Release mechanism) As shown in FIG. 3, a rectangular window 26 is formed in the block 13 that will become the front body block R13 in the second configuration 10B. The block 13 is provided with a release mechanism 27 . As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the release mechanism 27 includes an operation plate 28, a knob 29, a locking member 30, a coil spring 31, a release member 32, and a reset button 33.

[0022] The operation plate 28 is connected to the knob 29 by a shaft 34 and is configured to be movable up and down together with the knob 29. When the operation plate 28 is in the raised position, it is exposed inside the window 26, and when it is in the lowered position, it is retracted from the window 26 and cannot be seen from the outside. The locking member 30 is supported by a shaft 35 and is rotatable about the shaft 35. A spring contact portion 36 is provided on the shaft 35 of the locking member 30, and a coil spring 31 is interposed between the spring contact portion 36 and the bottom of a pocket 37 of the knob 29. The locking member 30 also has a claw 38. When the knob 29 is raised to a predetermined height, the claw 38 engages with the lower end of the knob 29, thereby locking the knob 29 and the operation plate 28 at that height. Furthermore, the locking member 30 has a reset button 33 protruding from the installation surface of the knob 29. Pressing the reset button 33 releases the knob 29 from the claw 38, and the knob 29 and the operation plate 28 are lowered by the biasing force of the coil spring 31. The reset button 33 is pressed manually in the second configuration 10B, and when the driver's seat block V13 abuts against the vehicle body right block V15 in the first configuration 10A.

[0023] The release member 32 is supported by a shaft 39 and is rotatable about the shaft 39. The release member 32 is located in a position where it is difficult to see through the window 26 and where it cannot be operated. The release member 32 is U-shaped, and an inclined portion 40 is formed on the surface that contacts the operation plate 28. This inclined portion 40 comes into sliding contact with tongues 41 formed on both sides of the operation plate 28, causing the operation plate 28 to tilt outward from the block 13 in the raised position. In addition, a pressing portion 42 protrudes from the release member 32. When the operation plate 28 is pressed in the raised position, this pressing portion 42 rotates the release member 32 and presses the protrusion 25 of the lever 21 (see FIG. 6 ). This causes the lever 21 to rotate about the shaft 20, disengaging the pawl 22 from the recess of the engagement portion 24.

[0024] (Effects of the embodiment) According to the transformable toy 100 configured as described above, the release mechanism 27 cannot be activated unless the knob 29 is operated to move the operating plate 28 to a predetermined position, thereby preventing unintended transformation.

[0025] Second Embodiment (overview) FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a spider-type robot toy in the first form 50A of the transformable toy 200, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of its underside, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a humanoid robot in the second form 50B, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view of its rear side. This transformable toy 200 is manually transformed from the first form 50A, that of a spider robot toy, into the second form, that of a humanoid robot toy. A knob 69 is provided on the chest of the humanoid robot toy, and when this knob 69 is slid upward, a hidden operation panel 68 is exposed (FIG. 12). When the player presses the operation plate 68 in this state, the transforming toy 200 transforms from the second form 50B (the form of a humanoid robot toy) to the first form 50A (the form of a spider-type robot toy). At this time, the knob 69 and operation plate 68 return to their original positions.

[0026] (detail) FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a spider robot in the first form 50A of the transformable toy 200, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a humanoid robot in the second form 50B. The transformable toy 200 is broadly composed of blocks 51 to 58 shown in Fig. 14. These blocks 51 to 58 are all exposed to the outside in the second form 50B, so for ease of explanation, we will first explain their correspondence with the second form 50B, and then explain their correspondence with the first form 50A. In addition, the letters a to h in the figure indicate shafts. The shaft refers to both the side that supports and the side that is supported.

[0027] Block 51 serves as a rear torso block H51 in the second form 50B and as a head-thorax block S51 in the first form 50A. Block 52 is rotatably connected to block 51 via axle a. Block 52 serves as a head-front torso block H52 in the second form 50B and as an abdominal block S52 in the first form 50A. A torsion spring is provided on axle a.

[0028] Block 53 is rotatably connected to block 51 via shaft b. Block 53 serves as left arm block H53 in second form 50B and as left head horizontal block S53 in first form 50A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft b. Meanwhile, a block 54 is rotatably attached to the block 51 by a shaft c. The block 54 serves as a right arm block H54 in the second form 50B and as a right horizontal head block S54 in the first form 50A. A torsion spring is provided on the shaft c.

[0029] Furthermore, block 55 is rotatably connected to block 51 by shaft d. Block 55 serves as leg block H55 in second form 50B, and as anonymous block S55 below cephalothorax block S51 and abdominal block S52 in first form 50A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft d.

[0030] Block 58 is rotatably connected to block 52 by shaft e. Block 58 serves as inner thigh block H58 in second form 50B, and as anonymous block S58 below cephalothorax block S51 and abdominal block S52 in first form 50A. A torsion spring is provided on shaft e. Block 58 is also rotatably connected to block 55 via shaft f. No torsion spring is provided on shaft f.

[0031] Furthermore, a block 56 is rotatably connected to the block 53 via a shaft g. The block 56 serves as a left wing block H56 in the second form 50B and as a left leg block S56 in the first form 50A. No torsion spring is provided on the shaft g. On the other hand, a block 57 is rotatably connected to the block 54 at h. The block 57 serves as a right wing block H57 in the second form 50B and as a right leg block S57 in the first form 50A. No torsion spring is provided on the shaft h.

[0032] (Transformation from first form 50A to second form 50B) The transformation from the first configuration 50A to the second configuration 50B is performed manually. From the state shown in Figure 10, grasp the cephalothorax block S51 with one hand and pull the nominal block S55 downward. This also pulls the nominal block S58 connected to the nominal block S55 downward, bending the torso block S52 relative to the cephalothorax block S51. Finally, the torso block S52 flips over and overlaps the underside of the cephalothorax block S51, abutting and engaging it. At this time, the nominal block S55 rotates 180° around the axis d and protrudes from the tip of the cephalothorax block S51. Also, the head horizontal blocks SS3 and SS55, which were prevented from opening by the nominal block S55, open a predetermined angle due to the rotation of the nominal block S55. Finally, the cephalothorax block S51 is butted against the head and front torso block S52 and engaged. In this way, the transformable toy 200 completes the transformation from the first form 50A to the second form 50B.

[0033] (Transformation from second form 50B to first form 50A) The deformation from the second configuration 50B to the first configuration 50A is caused by the biasing force of a torsion spring. Hold the leg block S55 with the bottom facing down in your hand and slide the knob 29 to expose the operation plate 28. Then, press the operation plate 28 to release the engagement between the head front torso block H52 and the rear torso block H51. Then, the rear torso block H51 rotates around the axis a, lifts up, and covers the head of the head front torso block H52. Along with this, the leg block H55 connected to the rear torso block H51 by the shaft d is pulled up toward the rear of the humanoid robot toy in the same direction, and finally comes into contact with the rear of the head front torso block H52 and the rear torso block H51. In addition, the inner thigh block H58 connected to the leg block H55 by the shaft f is also pulled up, and the inner thigh block H58 turns over and fits inside the leg block H55. In this way, the transformation of the transformable toy 200 from the second form 50B to the second form 50A is completed.

[0034] (Engagement mechanism) The block 52 that becomes the front torso block H52 in the second form 50B is provided with a claw 61 that engages with an engaging portion (not shown) of the rear torso block H51 by spring force in the second form 50B, as shown in Fig. 15. This claw 61 protrudes from the front torso block H52, and engages with the engaging portion (not shown) of the rear torso block H51 when the rear torso block H51 abuts against the rear part of the front torso block H52.

[0035] (Release mechanism) A rectangular window 66 is formed in the block 52 that becomes the head and torso block H52 in the second form 50B (see FIG. 12). The block 52 is provided with a release mechanism 67 . As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the release mechanism 67 includes an operation plate 68, a knob 69, a locking member 70, a coil spring 71, a release member 72, and a reset button 73.

[0036] The operation plate 68 is connected to the knob 69 by the shaft 64 and is configured to be able to move up and down together with the knob 69. When the operation plate 68 is in the raised position, it is exposed inside the window 66, and when it is in the lowered position, it is retracted from the window 66 and cannot be seen from the outside. The locking member 70 is supported by a shaft 75 and is rotatable about the shaft 75. A spring contact portion 76 is provided on the shaft 75 of the locking member 70, and a coil spring 71 is interposed between the spring contact portion 76 and the bottom of a pocket 77 of the knob 69. The locking member 70 also has a claw 78. When the knob 69 is raised to a predetermined height, the claw 78 engages with the lower end of the knob 69, thereby locking the knob 69 and the operation plate 68 at that height. Furthermore, the locking member 70 has a reset button 73 protruding from the shoulder surface of the head front trunk block H52. Pressing the reset button 73 releases the knob 69 from the claw 78, and the knob 69 and the operation plate 68 are lowered by the biasing force of the coil spring 71. The reset button 33 is pressed manually in the second configuration 50B, or when the head front torso block H52 and the rear torso block H51 come into contact with each other in the first configuration 50A.

[0037] The release member 72 is supported by a shaft 75 and is rotatable about the shaft 75. The release member 72 is provided so as to be able to rotate idly around the shaft 75. The release member 72 is provided to penetrate the block 52, and the claw 61 is formed at the penetration portion. The release member 72 is provided with a pressed portion 80 that is pressed by a tongue piece 81 of the operation plate 68 when the operation plate 68 is in the raised position and is provided in a location that is difficult to see through the window 66 and cannot be operated from the outside. A fixing member 82 fixed to a shaft 75 is provided next to the release member 72, and a torsion spring (not shown) is provided between the fixing member 82 and the release member 72, so that the claw 61 is biased in a direction to engage with the engaging portion 51a (see FIG. 14) of the rear block H51 (block 51) in the second configuration 50B. The engagement between the claw 61 and the engaging portion 51a maintains the second configuration 50B.

[0038] (Effects of the embodiment) According to the transformable toy 200 configured as described above, the release mechanism 67 cannot be activated unless the knob 69 is operated to move the operating plate 68 to a predetermined position, thereby preventing unintended transformation.

[0039] (Variation) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0040] In the second embodiment described above, an engagement release mechanism is provided in one of the two blocks that engage with each other in the second form, and the reset button is pressed when the two blocks are displaced in the first form and the one block abuts against the other block again, but the block that abuts against the one block and presses the reset button may be a block other than the other block.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the operation unit is a plate-shaped operation plate, but it does not necessarily have to be plate-shaped. Furthermore, the reset unit is a button, but it is not limited to a button as long as it is operated by contact with a block.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the claws are used as the engaging portions for holding the second configuration, but magnets or other engaging portions may also be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 10A 1st form 10B 2nd form Blocks 11 to 17 27 Release mechanism 28 Operation board 29 Picking 30 Locking member 31 Coil spring 32 Release member 33 Reset button 41 Tongue piece 50A 1st form 50B 2nd form Blocks 51-58 61 Nails 67 Release mechanism 68 Operation board 69 Knob 72 Release member 100 Transforming Toys 200 Transforming Toys

Claims

1. A transformable toy comprising a plurality of blocks, configured to be transformable between a first form and a second form by displacement of the blocks, configured to assume the second form by manual displacement of the blocks, configured to retain the second form by a first engagement portion provided on a first block of the plurality of blocks engaging with a second engagement portion provided on a second block of the plurality of blocks, configured to operate a release member in the second form to release the engagement between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion, and configured to assume the first form by a predetermined biasing force, The release member is provided in one of the plurality of blocks so as not to be directly operable from the outside, and the operation unit is provided so as to be movable between a first position where the release member cannot be operated and a second position where the release member can be operated, Furthermore, the one block a knob configured to be movable integrally with the operation unit and configured to move the operation unit from the first position to the second position; a spring that biases the operating portion toward the first position; a locking portion that locks the operation portion that has moved to the second position and keeps it at the second position; a reset unit that, when operated, releases the locking of the operating unit by the locking unit and returns the operating unit to the first position; Equipped with In the first mode, the one block and another block among the plurality of blocks come into contact with each other to operate the reset unit. A transforming toy characterized by

2. A window is provided in the one block, The transformable toy according to claim 1, characterized in that the operating unit is provided inside the one block, is exposed through the window when in the second position, and is hidden by the one block so as not to be visible from the outside when in the first position.

3. 3. The transformable toy according to claim 1, wherein the reset portion is exposed when the transformable toy is in the second form and can be operated manually.

4. 2. The transformable toy according to claim 1, wherein the one block is the first block.

5. 5. The transforming toy according to claim 4, wherein the other block is the second block.

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