Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy with high entertainment properties.SOLUTION: A toy being transformable between a first form (1F), the sales form and a second form (2F), the play form, includes a first main component 11 and a second main component 12 connectable to the first main component 11, where the first main component 11 has an opening 11h formed in a part thereof, and the second main component 12 can assume a state where the opening 11h is closed and a state where the opening is open. In this way, the opening 11h of the first main component 11 constituting the outer shell is configured to be openable and closable by the second main component 12, which facilitates insertion and removal of components or items 40 through the opening 11h into and out of the first main component 11 forming the outer shell in the first form (1F).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In the past, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an accessory case that includes a box body made up of a bottom plate and an inner plate surrounding the bottom plate and having a storage section inside, and a lid body made up of a top plate and an outer plate surrounding the top plate and that covers the box body so as to close the storage section, and the lid body is rotatably attached so as to wrap around the bottom plate side of the box body via a fastening part that supports the lid body at one point on one of the outer plates. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-29449 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes an accessory case that can store and display items, and is not a capsule toy that can be supplied by an item supply device. The capsule toys that are the subject of the present invention are required to be not only able to store and display items, but also to have a variety of display formats and ways of enjoying them.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The toy of the present invention is a toy that can be changed into a first form, which is a sales form, and a second form, which is a play form, and comprises a first main part and a second main part that can be connected to the first main part, and the first main part has an opening formed in a part thereof, and the second main part can be in a state where the opening is closed or open. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a first form of a toy according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the toy with an item stored therein, taken vertically along the front-to-rear direction. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toy shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the toy in the second form with the second main part closed. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, seen from the bottom side. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view of the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the toy in the second form, cut vertically along the front-rear direction. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the second configuration with the second main part open. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the toy in the second form with the second main part open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toy 1 in a first form 1F, and FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the toy 1, in which an article is stored, cut vertically along the front-rear direction.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1, the toy 1 in the first form (1F) has a first main part 11 that is substantially spherical and has an opening 11h formed in a part of it, and a second main part 12 that is connected to the first main part 11 so as to close the opening 11h, and has a substantially spherical overall shape. In the second form (2F), which is the play form and display form, the toy 1 is shaped like a stroller, for example, and wheels 21 of a running part 20 (see Fig. 4) are attached.

[0011] The tip of the shaft member 22 to which the wheel 21 can be attached slightly protrudes from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11. In the first form (1F) which is the sales form of the toy 1, the outer shell is formed by the main parts 10 (the first main part 11 and the second main part 12), and the toy 1 can be sold in this state, but the outer surfaces (11us, 12us) may be covered with a wrapping film 50, for example, if necessary.

[0012] The main part 10 is made of, for example, synthetic resin and has appropriate rigidity. In the first form (1F) shown in FIG. 1, it is configured to be easily rollable. Therefore, it can be supplied and sold from an item supply device. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the first space SP1, which is the internal space in the first form (1F), contains an item 40 modeled after a specific character C and four wheels 21 of the running part 20.

[0013] The article supply device includes a storage section capable of storing a plurality of toys 1 of the first form (1F) in a random arrangement, a supply section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supply section, an operating section that unlocks the locking section on the condition that a fee is paid and enables rotational operation of the supply section, and a passage section that allows the toy 1 to roll from the storage section to the supply port. In this way, because the toy 1 has a substantially spherical shape that allows it to roll easily, it can be reliably supplied to the user's hands while avoiding damage when the toy 1 is supplied by the article supply device.

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the toy 1 shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 3, the first main component 11 is configured by combining left and right components 11a and 11b that are separated into left and right halves. Therefore, when the left and right components 11a and 11b are combined so that their mating surfaces are aligned, the second main component 12, the holding portion 30, and the pair of front and rear shaft members 22 are assembled so as not to be detached. For example, the second main component 12 is assembled so that the rotation shaft portions 12a protruding from both left and right ends thereof are fitted into left and right shaft support recesses 11d (only one of which is shown) provided on the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11. This allows the second main component 12 to rotate with its outer surface 12us facing (facing) the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11.

[0015] Furthermore, the holding part 30, which can hold an item 40 simulating character C, has its front and rear ends fitted into front and rear support grooves 11g formed on the inner surface 11is of the first main part 11. The item 40 has an insertion piece 41 at its bottom, which can be fitted into the insertion hole 31 of the holding part 30, allowing it to be detachably attached.

[0016] Furthermore, the pair of front and rear shaft members 22 of the traveling part 20 are attached so that both shaft end portions 22a in the longitudinal direction thereof extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and are exposed from the shaft hole 11p formed in the first main part 11. The shaft members 22 are regulated in position by the guide wall 11e and are incorporated into the first main part 11 so as to be movable in the radial direction in a side view.

[0017] Each shaft end 22a is provided with a support shaft 22e having a slit 22es (see FIGS. 8 and 10) at the tip where the wheel 21 is attached, and a U-shaped curved locking elastic piece 22b (see FIG. 8). This locking elastic piece 22b extends in the opposite direction to the extension direction of the shaft end 22a, and has a claw 22d at its free end that protrudes outward from the U-shape.

[0018] In the first form (1F) of the shaft member 22 configured in this manner, the claw portion 22d is disengaged from the locking claw 11j on the inner surface 11is of the first main part 11 (pushed inward into the main part 10), and the shaft end portion 22a is accommodated so as not to protrude from the outer surface 11us.

[0019] On the other hand, by pulling the shaft end 22a so that it protrudes from the outer surface 11us, the claw portion 22d engages and locks with the inside of the locking claw 11j (see Figure 8), maintaining the pulled-out state of the shaft end 22a and enabling the attachment of the wheel 21. When the shaft end 22a is retracted from the outer surface 11us, the claw portion 22d is located above the tip of the locking claw 11j (towards the center of the internal space in Figure 8), and is restricted in position by the tip of the locking claw 11j.

[0020] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the toy 1 when the second main part 12 is closed in the second mode (2F). Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the second mode (2F) shown in Fig. 4 as seen from the bottom side.

[0021] The second form (2F) of the toy 1 is a state in which the wheels 21 of the running part 20 are attached, as shown in FIG. 4. In this state, the wheels 21 are rotatable, and the toy can be played with by rolling it around as a stroller. It can also be enjoyed as a display on the placing part 60. When attaching the wheels 21, as shown in FIG. 5, the axle end 22a is pulled out from the state shown in FIG. 1 in the direction in which it protrudes from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11 (the direction indicated by the arrow). At this time, as described above, the claw part 22d gets over the tip of the locking claw 11j and is locked to the inside of the tip. This maintains the pulled-out state of the axle end 22a, making it possible to attach the wheels 21.

[0022] Fig. 6 is a side view of the second mode (2F), and Fig. 7 is a front view of the second mode (2F). As shown in FIG. 6, the support shaft 22e has a slit 22es (see FIG. 3) that opens toward its tip end, and further has a hooking claw 22ef at its most distal end that protrudes radially outward from the support shaft 22e. With this configuration, with the shaft end 22a extended, the wheel 21 can be easily attached to the support shaft 22e by simply pushing it into the central hole of the wheel 21. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the wheel 21 is attached so that its upper end and inner side are fitted within the recess 11c. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the wheel 21 does not protrude beyond the left-right width of the first main component 11 when viewed from the front, and furthermore, the appearance when viewed from the side is neat and tidy.

[0023] FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the toy 1 in the second mode (2F) cut vertically along the front-rear direction. In the second form (2F), as shown in FIG. 8, an article 40 is attached to the holder 30 and housed in the first space SP1. However, the opening 11h is closed by the second main part 12, so the article 40 cannot be seen. When the second main part 12 is closed, the outer surface 12us of the second main part 12 is located inside the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11, with a step (d) that is slightly larger than the thickness of the first main part 11. The second main part 12 is provided at one end in the rotation direction with an operating part 12d that protrudes outward from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11. Furthermore, at the other end opposite the operating part 12d, a second protrusion 12m that protrudes slightly from the outer surface 12us.

[0024] A first protrusion 11m that protrudes inward from the upper end of the inner surface 11is of the first main part 11 is provided. The first protrusion 11m is positioned so as to engage with the second protrusion 12m when the second main part 12 closes the opening 11h. The first protrusion 11m locks the second main part 12 so that it cannot be opened.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the second form (2F) with the second main part 12 open, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the second form of the toy with the second main part open.

[0026] When a finger is placed on the operating portion 12d and a force is applied to open the second main part 12, the second protrusion 12m moves over the first protrusion 11m, unlocking the second main part 12 and opening it. This opening movement rotates the outer surface 12us of the second main part 12 by approximately 90 degrees around the rotation shaft 12a, aligning with the inner surface 11is of the first main part 11. In the final stage of the opening movement, as shown in FIG. 9, the second protrusion 12m moves over the third protrusion 11n provided on the rear end side of the inner surface 11is. The engagement between the second protrusion 12m and the third protrusion 11n keeps the second main part 12 locked and open, creating the illusion of a character C being placed in a stroller, as shown in FIG. 10. Having multiple characters C on hand allows for fun, changing the characters C.

[0027] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first main part 11 and the second main part 12 that form the outer shell are configured so that the opening 11h of the first main part 11 can be opened and closed by the second main part 12, so that in the first form (1F), parts and items 40 (character C) can be put in and taken out of the first main part 11 that forms the outer shell through the opening 11h.

[0028] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first main part 11 and the second main part 12 are configured to be rollable when the opening 11h is closed, so that they can be supplied by an article supply device.

[0029] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main part 12 can close the opening 11h in the first form (1F), so that the internal space (first space SP1) can contain an article 40. In addition, in the second form (2F), the opening 11h can be opened or closed, so that the article 40 can be enjoyed by being hidden or visible.

[0030] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main part 12 can be opened to an angle of, for example, 90 degrees or more, for example, nearly 180 degrees, relative to the first main part 11, and can be opened and closed by rotating and sliding along the inner surface 11is of the first main part 11. This allows the second main part 12 to be kept compact when opened, without protruding significantly from the first main part 11 in an obstructive manner.

[0031] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main part 12 is configured to be lockable with respect to the first main part 11 when the opening 11h is closed, so that the first space SP1 can be reliably kept closed. In addition, the second main part 12 can be locked so that the open state can also be maintained, so that the item 40 contained in the first space SP1 can be kept visible.

[0032] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main part 12 is configured so that the operating part 12d at the end of the second main part 12 protrudes from the outer surface of the first main part 11, making it easier to hook a fingertip when opening or closing the toy. Also, the outer surface of the second main part 12 is positioned so as to form a step (d) inward from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11, which increases the amount of protrusion of the operating part 12d and improves operability (finger hookability).

[0033] The toy 1 of this embodiment includes wheels 21 that are running parts 20 that enable the main part 10 to run, and thus the main part 10 can be made to run and played with.

[0034] According to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11 is provided with a plurality of recesses 11c corresponding to the running part 20, which makes it possible to reduce the size of the running part 20 and the shaft member 22 supporting the running part 20 protruding from the outer surface 11us. This contributes to making the shape of the outer surface 11us spherical in the first mode (1F).

[0035] According to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first main part 11 is provided with the holding part 30 that holds the article 40, so that the article 40 can be held without rattle in the first space SP1. In addition, the holding part 30 allows the article 40 to be attached and detached, so that the toy 1 can enjoy changing the article 40.

[0036] According to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the holding part 30 is configured as a partition that separates the internal space into the first space SP1 and the second space SP2, so that the area of ​​the first space SP1 that holds the article 40 is clearly separated from the second space SP2 that houses the support structure of the running part 20. This allows the first space SP1 on the side where the article 40 is displayed to have an attractive shape as a display area.

[0037] 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, in the above embodiment, the range of rotation angle of the second main part 12 is set to an angle of about 90 degrees, but this is not limited to this configuration and it may be configured to open at a larger angle, for example, 180 degrees, so that the upper half opens.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the insert piece 41 for attaching the item 40 to the holding portion 30 is plate-shaped, but this is not limited to this configuration and may be configured as, for example, an annular ring portion that can be fitted onto a finger.

[0039] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0040] (1) A toy that can be transformed into a first form, which is a sales form, and a second form, which is a play form, a first main component and a second main component connectable to the first main component; The first main component has an opening formed in a part thereof, The second main part is capable of closing the opening and opening the opening.

[0041] (2) (1) A toy according to the present invention, The toy, wherein the first main part and the second main part are configured to be rollable when the opening is closed.

[0042] (3) A toy according to (1) or (2), The second main part forms an outer shell together with the first main part when the opening is closed.

[0043] (4) A toy according to any one of (1) to (3), The second main part is configured to be able to take a state in which the opening is closed in the first configuration, and is configured to be able to take a state in which the opening is closed and a state in which the opening is open in the second configuration.

[0044] (5) A toy according to any one of (1) to (4), The second main part is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main part.

[0045] (6) (5) A toy according to the present invention, The second main part is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main part within an angle range of 0 to 180 degrees.

[0046] (7) A toy according to any one of (1) to (6), The second main part is configured to be non-detachable from the first main part.

[0047] (8) A toy according to any one of (1) to (7), The second main part is configured so that an outer surface thereof faces a part of an inner surface of the first main part when the opening is open.

[0048] (9) A toy according to any one of (1) to (8), The second main part is configured to be lockable with respect to the first main part when the opening is closed.

[0049] (10) A toy according to any one of (1) to (9), The toy is configured such that a step is formed at a boundary between the first main part and the second main part when the opening is closed.

[0050] (11) A toy according to any one of (1) to (10), The second main part includes an operating part that enables the second main part to be opened and closed.

[0051] (12) A toy according to (11), The toy, wherein the operating part is configured as a protrusion protruding from the outer surface of the second main part.

[0052] (13) The toy according to (11) or (12), The toy, wherein the operating portion protrudes from an outer surface of the first main part when the opening is closed.

[0053] (14) A toy according to any one of (1) to (13), In the second form, the first main component is configured to be able to attach a running part that enables the first main component to run.

[0054] (15) A toy according to (14), The first main part has a plurality of recesses formed on its outer surface, and in the second configuration, the running part is configured to be positioned in the recesses.

[0055] (16) A toy according to (15), The running part is configured as a rotatable wheel.

[0056] (17) A toy according to (16), a shaft member that rotatably supports the wheel is provided at a position corresponding to the recess, The shaft member is provided movably relative to the first main part.

[0057] (18) A toy according to any one of (1) to (17), The toy, wherein the first main part and the second main part form a first space and a second space when the opening is closed.

[0058] (19) A toy according to (18), the first main component includes a holding portion that holds an article; The toy is configured to be able to hold the item in the first form and the second form.

[0059] (20) A toy according to (19), The toy is configured so that the holding portion can detachably hold the item.

[0060] (twenty one) A toy according to (19) or (20), The toy, wherein the holding portion forms a partition wall separating the first space and the second space.

[0061] (twenty two) A toy according to any one of (19) to (21), A toy, wherein the first space of the first main part and the second main part is configured as a storage section for the item, and the second space is not configured as a storage section for the item. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 11 First main part 11c Recess 11is Inner surface of first main part 11us Outer surface of the first main part 12 Second main part 12d Control unit 12us Outer surface of the second main part 20 Running part 21 wheels 22 Shaft member 30 Holding part 40 Goods SP1 1st space SP2 2nd space

Claims

1. A toy that can be transformed into a first form, which is a sales form, and a second form, which is a play form, a first main component and a second main component connectable to the first main component; The first main component has an opening formed in a part thereof, The second main part is capable of closing the opening and opening the opening.

2. 10. The toy of claim 1, The toy, wherein the first main part and the second main part are configured to be rollable when the opening is closed.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 2, The second main part forms an outer shell together with the first main part when the opening is closed.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, the second main part is configured to be able to take a state in which the opening is closed in the first configuration, and is configured to be able to take a state in which the opening is closed and a state in which the opening is open in the second configuration.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, The second main part is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main part.

6. 6. The toy according to claim 5, The second main part is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main part within an angle range of 0 degrees to 180 degrees.

7. 7. The toy according to claim 6, The second main part is configured to be non-detachable from the first main part.

8. 8. The toy of claim 7, The second main part is configured such that an outer surface thereof faces a part of an inner surface of the first main part when the opening is in an open state.

9. 9. The toy of claim 8, The second main part is configured to be lockable with respect to the first main part when the opening is closed.

10. 10. The toy of claim 9, the first main part and the second main part are configured such that a step is formed at a boundary between the first main part and the second main part when the opening is closed.

11. 11. The toy of claim 10, The second main part includes an operating part that enables the second main part to be opened and closed.

12. 12. The toy of claim 11, The toy, wherein the operating portion is configured as a protrusion that protrudes from the outer surface of the second main part.

13. 13. The toy of claim 12, The toy, wherein the operating portion protrudes from an outer surface of the first main part when the opening is closed.

14. 14. The toy of claim 13, The toy is configured so that a running part that enables the first main part to run can be attached to the first main part in the second form.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, The first main component has a plurality of recesses formed on an outer surface thereof, and the running part is configured to be positioned in the recesses in the second configuration.

16. 16. The toy of claim 15, The running part is configured as a rotatable wheel.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, a shaft member that rotatably supports the wheel is provided at a position corresponding to the recess, The shaft member is movably provided relative to the first main part.

18. 18. The toy of claim 17, The toy, wherein the first main part and the second main part form a first space and a second space when the opening is closed.

19. 19. The toy of claim 18, the first main component includes a holding portion that holds an article; A toy configured to be able to hold the item in the first configuration and the second configuration.

20. 20. The toy of claim 19, The toy is configured so that the holding portion can detachably hold the item.

21. 21. The toy of claim 20, The toy, wherein the holding portion forms a partition wall separating the first space and the second space.

22. 22. The toy of claim 21, A toy, wherein the first space of the first main part and the second main part is configured as a storage section for the item, and the second space of the first main part is not configured as a storage section for the item.

Images