Intellectual training toy

Abstract

To provide an intellectual training toy with which a user can play by operating a game tool even in a detached state.SOLUTION: A game tool is provided on game surfaces of a toy body. At least some of the game surfaces include a game board that can be attached to and detached from the toy body and is portable. The game board is provided with a retractable member so as to be retractable to and from the game board. The retractable board is configured to project from the game board by operation of the game tool associated with the retractable member. The toy body includes: a detection part that is formed with a recess for attaching the game board and detects projection of the retractable member while the game board is attached to the recess; and a control part that causes performance output for performance of operation of the game tool corresponding to the retractable member when the detection part detects projection of the retractable member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an educational toy. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, educational toys have been known in which play equipment that can be operated by a person is provided on multiple play surfaces of the toy body, allowing for hand play (see Non-Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] URL;https: / / store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp / esdigital / 10848205.html?sc_e=sydr_eclist_pdlist-pdlist_ttl_statgue_30000007_30000007&__ysp=55%2Bl6IKy44Oc44OD44Kv44K5 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, because the various play equipment is provided, the weight of the entire educational toy is heavy, making it difficult to carry around and operate the play equipment to play with. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide an educational toy that allows the user to operate and play with the play equipment even when it is detached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first method is An educational toy having a plaything provided on the play surface of the toy body, At least one of the play surfaces is constituted by a play board that is detachable from the toy body and portable, and a retractable member is provided on the play board so that it can appear and disappear from the play board, and the retractable member is configured to protrude from the play board by operating the play equipment tied to the retractable member, The toy body has a recess formed therein for attaching the play board, and is equipped with a detection unit that detects the protrusion of the retractable member when the play board is attached to the recess, and a control unit that, when the detection unit detects the protrusion of the retractable member, outputs a performance that simulates the operation of the play equipment corresponding to the retractable member.

[0006] The second means is the first means, characterized in that the play equipment is provided on the front and back of the play board, and can be attached and detached to the recesses even when the board is in an inverted state.

[0007] The third means is the second means, characterized in that a plurality of the protruding members are provided, the plurality of protruding members are arranged so as to be able to protrude from different positions on the game board, and the detection unit is arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of the protruding members.

[0008] A fourth means is any one of the first to third means, characterized in that the performance output is a sound output.

[0009] A fifth means is the fourth means, characterized in that the sound output is an operation sound of the plaything that is operated.

[0010] A sixth aspect is the first aspect, characterized in that the detection unit includes a switch that is pressed and operated by the protrusion of the retractable member.

[0011] The seventh means is the first means, characterized in that the detection unit includes a switch and a switch operating member that operates when the retractable member protrudes and presses the switch to operate it.

[0012] The eighth means is the first means, characterized in that the game board does not have an electric part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, even when the game board is removed, it can be enjoyed by itself by looking at it, touching it with your hands, and moving it. Furthermore, when the plaything on the play board attached to the toy body is operated, the player can enjoy not only the operation itself but also the effects corresponding to the operation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of an educational toy according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game board seen from the first side. [Figure 3] This is an oblique view of the game board seen from the second side. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the key cylinder and its surrounding structure. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the door phone button and its surrounding structure. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the seesaw switch and its surrounding structure. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the knob and its surrounding structure of the smartphone. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the frame seen from another angle. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a top view showing one of the detection means. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the educational toy. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an educational toy according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] Overview FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an educational toy 100 according to an embodiment. The educational toy 100 has a toy body 10 in the shape of a truncated pentagonal pyramid. Manipulable structures (play equipment) are provided on each side and ceiling of the outer periphery of the toy body 10. One of the sides of the toy body 10 is made up of a play board 11 that can be attached to and detached from the toy body 10. The play board 11 is portable and can be carried around when detached. The play equipment on the detached play board 11 can then be operated and played with. Furthermore, even when the play board 11 is attached to the toy body 10, the play equipment of the play board 11 can be operated and played with. When the play equipment of the play board 11 is operated while attached to the toy body 10, an effect is generated in addition to the operation of the play equipment.

[0017] "details" <Toy body 10> The toy body 10 is a truncated pentagonal pyramid. Different types of play equipment are provided on the five sides and ceiling that make up the outer periphery of the toy body 10. Below, we will explain the play equipment within the range shown in Figure 1, and will omit explanations of other play equipment.

[0018] (Game Board 11) The educational toy 100 of the embodiment includes a play board 11 that can be attached to and detached from a toy body 10 . The play board 11 has a first surface 11a (see Figure 2) and a second surface 11b (see Figure 3) on which different types of play equipment are provided, and these first surface 11a and second surface 11b form the first side 10a of the educational toy 100 depending on the installation state of the play board 11.

[0019] (Plaything on the first surface 11a) First, we will explain the play equipment provided on the first surface 11a of the play board 11. In the explanation of the play equipment on the first surface 11a, up and down, left and right, front and back refer to the directions shown by arrows in FIG. 2, the first surface 11a is provided with toys including an entrance door 12, an entrance key 13, a key cylinder 14, and a door phone button 15. The entrance door 12, the entrance key 13, the key cylinder 14, and the door phone button 15 are models. The entrance key 13 is in the shape of a frog and is removably fitted into the play board 11. Because the entrance key 13 is a small part, it is preferable that it be connected to the play board 11 by a string to prevent it from being lost. When removed from the toy body 10, the key portion of the entrance key 13 can be inserted into a hole 14e of the key cylinder 14, and when the entrance key 13 is inserted, it can be rotated clockwise from its initial position to rotate the key cylinder 14. When the entrance key 13 is released after being rotated clockwise from its initial position, it returns to its initial position due to the biasing force of a coil spring (compression spring) 14c (see FIG. 4) described below. In addition, door phone button 15 can be pressed from its initial position. Door phone button 15 automatically returns from the pressed position to its initial position due to the biasing force of coil spring (tension spring) 15e (see FIG. 5).

[0020] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the key cylinder 14 and its surrounding structure. The key cylinder 14 is rotatably attached to a mounting plate (not shown) inside the play board 11. The key cylinder 14 is rotatable within a predetermined angular range. A protruding piece 14a is provided on the outer periphery of the key cylinder 14, and this protruding piece 14a can abut from below at location P1 against a slider 14b that can move left and right. The slider 14b is biased leftward by a coil spring (compression spring) 14c, which biases the key cylinder 14 toward its initial position. A locking portion 14d is provided at the left end of slider 14b. When slider 14b is in the initial position (left position), locking portion 14d engages with a locked portion (not shown) of entrance door 12 due to the biasing force of coil spring 14c, thereby holding entrance door 12 closed against the biasing force of the torsion spring (not shown). On the other hand, when slider 14b moves to the right, locking portion 14d disengages from the locked portion of entrance door 12, and entrance door 12 opens due to the biasing force of the torsion spring. When the slider 14b moves to the right, the right end of the slider 14b protrudes to the right side of the play board 11. The slider 14b constitutes a retractable member that retracts into and out of the play board 11.

[0021] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the door phone button 15 and its surrounding structure. The door phone button 15 has a flange 15a that prevents the play board 11 from slipping out toward the front. The rear of the door phone button 15 has an inclined portion 15b that abuts against an inclined surface 15d of a slider 15c that can move left and right. The slider 15c is biased to the right by a coil spring (tension spring) 15e (not shown). This biases the door phone button 15 toward its initial position. When the door phone button 15 is pressed, the inclined portion 15b and the inclined surface 15d come into sliding contact with each other, and the left end of the slider 15c protrudes to the left side of the play board 11. This slider 15c constitutes a retractable member that retracts into and out of the play board 11.

[0022] (Plaything on the second surface 11b) Next, we will explain the play equipment provided on the second surface 11b of the play board 11. In the explanation of the play equipment on the second surface 11b, up and down, left and right, front and back refer to the directions shown by arrows in FIG. 3, the second surface 11b is provided with a drum 20, a seesaw switch 21, a dial 22, a smartphone 23, and buttons 24 and 25. The drum 20, the seesaw switch 21, the dial 22, the smartphone 23, and the buttons 24 and 25 are models.

[0023] The rear half of the drum 20 is embedded in the play board 11. Pictures are displayed on the outer periphery of the drum 20. The drum 20 is rotatable around its central axis and rotates when rubbed with a finger. The right end of the seesaw switch 21 is normally in a raised position and can be pushed in. In the initial position, the left end of the seesaw switch 21 is pushed in. If the right end of the seesaw switch 21 is pushed in and then left as is, it will return to its initial position by the biasing force of the coil spring (tension spring) 21d, which will be described later. The dial 22 is configured to be rotatable clockwise or counterclockwise. Although not shown, a gear is provided on the shaft of the dial 22, and one end of a leaf spring is fixed to the gear, and the other end of the leaf spring is abutted against the gear. When the dial 22 is turned, the leaf spring is repelled, producing a mechanical sound. A knob 23a is attached to the bottom of the smartphone 23, and this knob 23a can be operated from an initial position on the left to the right. A picture display board 23e is attached above the knob 23a so that it can rotate around an axis (not shown) at the top end. In other words, the picture display board 23e is configured to allow operation that mimics the swipe action of an actual smartphone. If the knob 23a is operated to the right and then left as is, the knob 23a returns to its initial position due to the biasing force of a coil spring (tension spring) 23c (described below). If the picture display board 23e is rotated counterclockwise with a finger and then left as is, it also returns to its initial position due to the coil spring (not shown). The buttons 24 and 25 have the same structure. The buttons 24 and 25 can be pressed, and when left pressed, they return to their initial positions by the biasing force of a coil spring (not shown).

[0024] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the seesaw switch 21 and its surrounding structure. The seesaw switch 21 is attached to the game board 11 so as to be rotatable around an axis 21a. A protrusion 21b is provided on the rear of the seesaw switch 21, and this protrusion 21b abuts at location P2 against a slider 21c that can move left and right. This slider 21c is biased to the right by a coil spring (tension spring) 21d. This biases the seesaw switch 21 toward its initial position. When the right end of the seesaw switch 21 is pressed in, the protrusion 21b presses the slider 21c against the bias of the coil spring 21d, and the right end of the slider 21d protrudes to the left side of the play board 11. This slider 21c constitutes a retractable member that retracts into and out of the play board 11.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the knob 23a of the smartphone 23 and its surrounding structure. The knob 23a is configured to operate integrally with a slider 23b. The slider 23b is biased leftward by a coil spring (tension spring) 23c, which biases the knob 23a toward its initial position. When the knob 23a is operated to the right, the slider 23b operates against the bias of the coil spring 23c, and the right end of the slider 23b protrudes to the right side of the game board 11. When the picture display plate 23e is rotated counterclockwise with a finger, the slider 23b is pressed, and the right end of the slider 23b protrudes to the right side of the game board 11. This slider 23b constitutes a retractable member that retracts and protrudes relative to the game board 11.

[0026] (Frame 30) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the frame 30, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the frame 30 seen from a different angle. The toy body 10 is provided with a frame 30 having a recess 30a formed therein for attaching and detaching the play board 11. A holding portion 31 that elastically holds the attached game board 11 is provided on the inner surface of the side wall of the frame 30. In addition, holes 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d are formed on the inner surface of the side wall of the frame 30 in correspondence with the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b. Further, the frame 30 is provided with detection means 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d (collectively referred to as 33) corresponding to the holes 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d for detecting the operations of the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, 23b.

[0027] (Detection means 33) FIG. 10 is a top view showing one of the detection means 33. The detection means 33a, 33b, 33c, and 33d differ in the shape and bending direction of the lever 34 described below and the orientation and placement of the detector switch 35, but otherwise have the same structure. Therefore, the detection means 33b will be described as the detection means 33, and illustrations and descriptions of the other detection means 33 will be omitted. Each detection means 33 includes a hook-shaped (L-shaped or inverted L-shaped) lever 34 that can rotate around an axis 34a, a detector switch 35 that is turned on when the lever 34 is pressed, and a coil spring 36 that biases the lever 34 toward its initial position. A pressed portion 34b is formed on the inside of one end of each lever 34, and the pressed portion 34b is located in the corresponding hole 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d. When the pressed portion 34b is pressed by the projection of the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, 23b, the lever 34 rotates around the shaft 34a, and the corresponding detector switch 35 is turned ON. Thereafter, the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, 23b return to their initial positions and sink into the game board 11, so that the lever 34 also returns to its initial position by the biasing force of the coil spring 36, and the detector switch 35 is turned OFF. According to this detecting means 33, the lever 34 is hook-shaped, so that the detector switch 35 can be provided on the back surface of the frame 30.

[0028] (Other surface play equipment) Returning to Figure 1, a plug 40 and outlets 41a, 41b, and 41c are provided as playthings on the second side 10b to the right of the first side 10a. The plug 40 and outlets 41a, 41b, and 41c are models. A light design 42 is also displayed on the second side 10b. Plug 40 is detachably fitted into toy body 10. Plug 40 can be fitted into outlets 41a, 41b, and 41c. When plug 40 is fitted into outlet 41b, for example, a rubber switch (not shown) is pressed and light pattern 42 is illuminated by an LED (not shown) provided on the back.

[0029] Furthermore, a tissue box 43 and a doll entrance / exit 44 are provided on the ceiling 10c of the toy body 10. Tissues can be put into the tissue box 43, and the player can play by taking out the tissues. Also, a doll 45 can be put in and taken out of the doll entrance / exit 44 for play. 1, SW denotes a power switch. The tissue box 43 is configured to be removable, and a keyboard is provided below the tissue box 43. When the keyboard is pressed, a sound is output.

[0030] In addition, operable play equipment is provided on other surfaces of the toy body 10, allowing the user to enjoy operating the play equipment.

[0031] <<Function Configuration>> FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the educational toy 100. As shown in FIG. The educational toy 100 includes, as functional components, a detection unit 50, a storage unit 51, a control unit 52, a light output unit 53, and a sound output unit .

[0032] The detection unit 50 includes the detector switch 35 of each detection means 33 . Detector switch 35 is a general term for the detector switches corresponding to sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b. Detector switch 35 detects the operation of sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b individually, and sends the detection signal to control unit 52. Based on the detection result of detector switch 35, control unit 52 determines which of sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b has operated, and performs a performance output corresponding to that determination.

[0033] The storage unit 51 includes a storage device, such as a flash memory, that can write and read data. The storage unit 51 stores a program for effects, as well as light emission data, sound data, and the like required to execute the program.

[0034] The control unit 52 is configured to include a microcontroller unit and peripheral circuits. The control unit 52 reads each program from the storage unit 51 and executes processing and control in accordance with each program.

[0035] The light output unit 53 includes the LED. The light output unit 53 outputs light under the control of the control unit 52. The effect output by the light output unit 53 is, for example, lighting up the LED that illuminates the light pattern 42.

[0036] The sound output unit 54 includes a speaker, etc. The sound output unit 54 outputs sound under the control of the control unit 52. For example, when it detects that slider 14b has been operated, it emits a sound effect such as "click," which is the sound that the key cylinder 14 is released. When it detects that slider 15c has been operated, it emits a sound effect such as the sound of a door phone or "ping-dong." When it detects that slider 21c has been operated, it emits a sound such as "bu-bu-bu," which is the operation sound of the seesaw switch 21. When it detects that slider 23b has been operated, it emits a sound effect such as "whoosh," which is the sound of switching the smartphone screen.

[0037] Effects of the embodiment The educational toy 100 configured in this manner can provide the following effects. That is, the play board 11 can be detached from the toy body 10 and carried around, and the play equipment on the play board 11 can be touched and moved with the hands to play. Furthermore, when the play board 11 is attached to the toy body 10, the child can play by touching and moving the playthings on the play board 11 with his or her hands, and sound effects and other effects are produced in response to the operation of the playthings on the play board 11, making the game even more enjoyable. Also, since the playthings on the front and back of the play board 11 are different, a highly entertaining educational toy 100 can be realized.

[0038] <<Variation>>

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, one side surface 10a of the educational toy 100 is configured as the play board 11, but two or more side surfaces or the ceiling surface may be configured as detachable play boards.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which play equipment is provided on both sides of the play board 11, but play equipment may be provided on only one side.

[0041] In the above embodiment, when the play equipment is operated with the play board 11 attached to the toy body 10, an operation sound is emitted, but the operation of the play equipment may be accompanied by music or the like.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the detection means 33 includes the detector switch 35 and a switch operating member (lever 34) that operates in response to the movement (protrusion) of the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b to press the detector switch, but the detector switch may be directly pressed by the movement (protrusion) of the sliders 14b, 15c, 21c, and 23b. Alternatively, another switch that operates when pressed may be provided instead of the detector switch.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the game board 11 has been described as having no motorized part, but the present invention can also be applied to one having a power source and a motorized part. For example, the play board 11 may be configured to output effects such as sound by itself when the play equipment is operated, and when attached to the toy body 10, for example, the power of the play board 11 may be turned off, or the power of the play board 11 may be automatically turned off upon detecting that it has been attached to the toy body 10, and only the toy body 10 may output effects. Alternatively, the play board 11 may be configured to detect that it has been removed from the toy body 10, and when it has been removed, the play board 11 may output effects such as sound by operating the play equipment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 10 Toy body 10a First Aspect 10b Second Aspect 10c ceiling 11 Game Board 11a 1st page 11b Side 2 12 Entrance door 13 Entrance key 14 Key cylinder 14a Convex piece 14b Slider 14d Locking part 14e hole 15 Doorphone Button 15a flange 15b Inclined section 15c slider 15d slope 20 drums 21 Seesaw Switch 21a axis 21b Protrusion 21c slider 21d slider 22 Dial 23 Smartphone 23a Picking 23b Slider 24, 25 buttons 30 frames 30a Recess 31 Holding part 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d holes 33a, 33b, 32c, 32d Detection means 34 Lever 34a axis 34b Pressed portion 35 Detector Switch 40 plug 41a, 41b outlets 42 Lighting pattern 43 Tissue Box 44 Doll entrance / exit 45 Doll 50 Detection unit 51 Storage section 52 Control section 53 Optical output section 54 Sound output section 100 Educational Toys

Claims

1. An educational toy having a plaything provided on the play surface of the toy body, At least one of the play surfaces is constituted by a play board that is detachable from the toy body and portable, and the play board is provided with a retractable member that can appear and disappear from the play board, and the retractable member is configured to protrude from the play board by operating the play equipment that is tied to the retractable member, The toy body has a recess formed therein for attaching the play board, and is equipped with a detection unit that detects the protrusion of the retractable member when the play board is attached to the recess, and a control unit that, when the detection unit detects the protrusion of the retractable member, outputs a performance that simulates the operation of the play equipment corresponding to the retractable member.

2. 2. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the playthings are provided on the front and back of the play board, and are detachable from the recesses even when the play board is in an inverted state.

3. The educational toy described in claim 2, characterized in that a plurality of the retractable members are provided, the plurality of retractable members are arranged to be able to protrude from different positions on the play board, and the detection unit is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of the retractable members.

4. 4. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the performance output is a sound output.

5. 5. The educational toy according to claim 4, wherein the sound output is an operation sound of the plaything that is operated.

6. 2. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit includes a switch that is pressed and operated by the protrusion of the retractable member.

7. 2. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit includes a switch and a switch operating member that is activated by the projection of the retractable member to press and operate the switch.

8. 2. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the play board does not have a motorized part.

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