Model toy and model component

Abstract

To provide a novel mechanism for suitably mounting a decorative component, for example, in a model toy.SOLUTION: A model toy includes a first component, a second component to be connected to the first component, and a third component for connecting the first component and the second component. When the first component and the second component are connected, a connecting part connecting to the third component is formed on a prescribed surface. When the third component is connected to the connecting part formed by the first component and the second component, connection of the first component, the second component and the third component is fixed. In addition, when the first component and the second component are connected, a grip part for gripping another member is further formed on a surface different from the prescribed surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Decorative parts such as weapons can be attached to doll-type toys (model toys). For example, the decorative parts are attached to the hand parts of the model toy in a gripping manner. Patent Document 1 proposes a toy hand part that makes the expression of the hand gripping a model toy more natural. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7093904 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, the expression of a hand grip is natural, but when a decorative part such as a weapon is held by the hand part, grip strength is required. In order to increase grip strength, the knuckles must be bent stiffly, which may make the part difficult to handle. On the other hand, if the grip strength is weak, the decorative part will frequently fall off, which is annoying.

[0005] Another possible configuration is to provide a fitting portion on a part of the hand part to connect with the decorative part in order to increase the grip strength. However, in this case, although the decorative part is less likely to come off from the part of the hand part, the hand part itself can come apart, resulting in the problem that the decorative part often falls off.

[0006] The present invention provides a novel mechanism for suitably attaching decorative parts to, for example, model toys. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is characterized in that, for example, a model toy includes a first part, a second part connected to the first part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part, and when the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, and when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, for example, a model component includes a first part, a second part connected to the first part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part, wherein when the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, and when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism for appropriately attaching decorative parts to a model toy can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a front and side exterior view of a model toy according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are a side view and an exploded perspective view, respectively, of a hand part of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an assembly configuration of a hand part according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an assembly configuration of a hand part according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the grip portion of the hand part of the decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating how decorative accessories are attached to a model toy according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0012] <Appearance of the model toy> First, an example of the external configuration of a model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(a) shows the external front view of the model toy 100, and Fig. 1(b) shows the external side view of the model toy 100. Note that the x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions of the model toy, respectively, and this also applies to the other drawings.

[0013] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a and 103b, legs 104a and 104b, and a waist 105, which constitute a main body. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and ornaments.

[0014] The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. The right arm 103b and the left arm 103a are further connected to the sides of the chest 102 by connecting members, and the waist 105 is connected to the lower part. The waist 105 includes hip joints, and the right leg 104b and the left leg 104a are each rotatably connected to the waist 105. As shown in the dotted rectangular area, the right arm 103b and the left arm 103a include a right hand part 106b and a left hand part 106a at their tips, respectively. In the following, the part including the head 101 and the chest 102 will be referred to as the upper body part.

[0015] <Hand parts configuration> The configuration of the hand part 106 of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2(a) shows a side view of the right hand part 106b. Figure 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the right hand part 106b shown in Figure 2(a). Here, the right hand part 106b will be used as an example of a hand part, but the left hand part 106a will not be described because it has a symmetrical configuration to the right hand part 106b.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the hand part 106b is composed of a palm portion 201, finger portions 202a to 202e, a connecting portion 203, a back portion 204, and a protrusion 205. The palm portion 201 forms part of the gripping portion that grips the decorative component. Furthermore, the palm portion 201 is formed with a protrusion 205 that fits into the decorative component. The finger portions 202a to 202e are formed in a shape that allows them to grip the decorative component. The connecting portion 203 is formed in a spherical shape and is rotatably connected to the arm portion 103b. The back portion 204 is formed as a separate part from the finger portions, and serves to connect the parts that form the finger portions and palm portion. The connecting configuration will be described in detail below.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the right hand part 106b is composed of multiple parts 211 to 213. Part 211 corresponds to the first part and constitutes the fingers 202b to 202e and part of the palm. Part 212 corresponds to the second part and constitutes the finger 202a and part of the palm. When parts 211 and 212 are connected, the palm including the fingers is formed. Part 213 corresponds to the third part and constitutes the back of the hand, as well as a part for connecting and fixing parts 211 and 212 together.

[0018] <Assembly configuration> The assembly configuration of the hand part according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows how part 211 and part 212 are assembled. Figure 4 shows how part 213 is assembled to the assembled parts 211 and 212.

[0019] 3(a), parts 211 and 212 are connected such that connecting portion 301 of part 211 and connecting portion 302 of part 212 are overlapped. Specifically, connecting portion 302 is formed in a concave shape so that the shape of connecting portion 301 fits into connecting portion 302, and connecting portion 301 and connecting portion 302 fit together.

[0020] FIG. 3(b) shows the state in which parts 211 and 212 are connected. When parts 211 and 212 are connected, connecting portion 303 is formed at the position (predetermined surface) indicated by the dotted line area. This position corresponds to the back of the hand. Connecting portion 303 has convex portion 311 and concave portions 312 and 313. In this state, if force is applied in the vertical direction in the figure, for example, parts 211 and 212 will easily come apart.

[0021] FIG. 4(a) shows the back surface of part 213. A recess 411 and protrusions 412 and 413 are formed on the back surface of part 213. FIG. 4(b) shows how part 213 is connected to parts 211 and 212, which are already connected. Part 213 is connected to connecting portion 303 from above in the figure, relative to parts 211 and 212. At this time, part 213 is connected to parts 211 and 212 by fitting protrusion 311 of connecting portion 303 into recess 411 of part 213, fitting protrusion 412 of part 213 into recess 312 of connecting portion 303, and fitting recess 413 of part 213 into recess 313 of connecting portion 303. These fitting mechanisms allow part 211 and part 212 to be connected and fixed by part 213. This prevents parts 211 to 213 from coming apart.

[0022] <Configuration of the gripping part> The configuration of the grip portion of right hand part 106b according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows hand part 106b with parts 211 to 213 assembled thereto, as viewed from the front of model toy 100.

[0023] The dotted line area 501 is a gripping portion for gripping the decorative part. Grip portion 501 is formed so as to surround a hollow portion 502 with the fingers and palm formed by parts 211 and 212. For example, by connecting parts 211 and 212 by sandwiching a part of the decorative part in hollow portion 502, it is possible to prevent the decorative part from coming off.

[0024] Furthermore, protrusions 205 are located on the inside of gripping portion 501 and fit into recesses formed in the decorative part being gripped, thereby increasing the gripping force on the decorative part and preventing it from wobbling.

[0025] <Attaching decorative parts (weapons)> Attaching a decorative part to a hand part 106 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6. Here, a weapon part will be used as an example of a decorative accessory. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and any other decorative part can be attached.

[0026] FIG. 6(a) shows a weapon part 600, which is a decorative part. The area 601 enclosed by the dotted line corresponds to the grip part of the weapon part 600. A recess 602 is formed in the grip part 601. A recess 602 is also formed on the back side of the grip part 601 in the figure, and can fit into the protrusions 205 formed on the left and right hand parts 106. This allows the weapon part 600 to be worn on either the left or right hand part.

[0027] When attaching the weapon part 600 to the hand part 106b, first, the part 211 is placed on the grip part 601 of the weapon part 600. Then, as shown in Figure 6(b), the part 212 is connected to the part 211, and the protrusion 205 is fitted into the recess 602. In this state, the parts 211 and 212 are in a state of grasping the grip part 601.

[0028] In this example, right-hand component 106b is used, and the recess is a recess formed on the rear surface of grip portion 601. On the other hand, when left-hand component 106a is worn, a protrusion formed on left-hand component 106a is fitted into recess 602 shown in the figure.

[0029] In Figure 6(c), part 213 is connected to connecting portion 303 formed on parts 211 and 212 from the rear direction in the figure, with parts 211 and 212 connected to grip portion 601 of weapon part 600. As a result, parts 211 to 213 are connected and fixed in place with weapon part 600 attached.

[0030] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a first part, a second part connected to the first part, and a third part connecting the first and second parts. When the first and second parts are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface. When the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first and second parts, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed. Furthermore, when the first and second parts are connected, a gripping portion for gripping another component is formed on a surface different from the predetermined surface. This embodiment thus provides a novel mechanism for conveniently attaching decorative components to a model toy.

[0031] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and may include various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. Furthermore, while the above-described embodiments have been described using hand parts as examples, the present invention can be applied to any part that has a gripping portion capable of gripping decorative parts. Furthermore, while weapon parts have been described as decorative parts, the present invention is not particularly limited as long as they are parts that can be attached to the model toy.

[0032] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1) A model toy, The first part, a second part connected to the first part; a third part that connects the first part and the second part; and Equipped with When the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, A model toy characterized in that when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed. (2) The model toy described in (1) is characterized in that when the first part and the second part are connected, a gripping portion for gripping other components is formed on a surface different from the specified surface. (3) The model toy according to (2) is characterized in that the second part is formed with a protrusion that is fitted into the other member. (4) The model toy according to (3), wherein the protrusion is formed on the inside of the grip. (5) the first part, the second part, and the third part correspond to hands of the model toy, The model toy according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein the other member is a decorative part attached to the model toy. (6) the first part and the second part form a palm including fingers of the model toy; The model toy according to (5) is characterized in that the gripping portion is formed so that the hollow portion is surrounded by the palm including the fingers. (7) The model toy according to (6) is characterized in that a part of the decorative part is inserted into the hollow part and held. (8) The model toy according to any one of (5) to (7), wherein the third part corresponds to the back of the hand of the model toy. (9) The model toy described in any one of (5) to (8) is characterized in that the first part, the second part, and the third part are connected to a grip portion of the decorative component. (10) the first part and the second part are connected by sandwiching a grip portion of the decorative component from a predetermined direction, The model toy according to (9), wherein the third part is connected to the connecting part from a direction different from the predetermined direction. (11) A model part, The first part, a second part connected to the first part; a third part that connects the first part and the second part; and Equipped with When the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, A model component, characterized in that when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed. Model parts. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 100: model toy, 101: head, 102: chest, 103a, 103b: arms, 104a, 104b: legs, 105: waist, 106a, 106b: hand parts

Claims

1. A model toy, A first part; a second part connected to the first part; a third part that connects the first part and the second part; and Equipped with When the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, A model toy, characterized in that when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed.

2. 2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein when the first part and the second part are connected, a gripping portion for gripping another member is formed on a surface different from the predetermined surface.

3. 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein the second part is formed with a protrusion that is fitted into the other member.

4. 4. The model toy according to claim 3, wherein the protrusion is formed on the inside of the grip portion.

5. the first part, the second part, and the third part correspond to hands of the model toy, 5. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein the other member is a decorative part attached to the model toy.

6. the first part and the second part form a palm including fingers of the model toy; 6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein the gripping portion is formed so that the hollow portion is surrounded by the palm including the fingers.

7. 7. The model toy according to claim 6, wherein a part of the decorative component is inserted into the hollow portion and held therein.

8. 6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein the third part corresponds to the back of the hand of the model toy.

9. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein the first part, the second part, and the third part are connected to a grip portion of the decorative component.

10. the first part and the second part are connected by sandwiching a grip portion of the decorative component from a predetermined direction, The model toy according to claim 9, wherein the third part is connected to the connecting portion in a direction different from the predetermined direction.

11. A model part, A first part; a second part connected to the first part; a third part that connects the first part and the second part; and Equipped with When the first part and the second part are connected, a connecting portion that connects to the third part is formed on a predetermined surface, A model component, characterized in that when the third part is connected to the connecting portion formed by the first part and the second part, the connection between the first part, the second part, and the third part is fixed. Model parts.

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