Model toy and model component

Abstract

To provide for example a novel setup for suitably diverting parts among multiple forms in a model toy.SOLUTION: A model toy can be deformed between a first form and a second form and has one portion including a first part and a second part. A part used for the first form and a part used for the second form differ in the first part, and a part used for the first form and a part used for the second form are common at least partially in the second part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] For model toys, optional parts are known that can be replaced to achieve various appearances and configurations. For example, Patent Document 1 provides a doll-type toy that can be dressed in different clothes. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-59994 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] While various appearances and configurations can be achieved by replacing parts as in the above-mentioned conventional technology, dedicated parts are required for each configuration, which leads to problems of cost and an increase in the number of parts. Therefore, if a part or group of parts used in a given configuration can be reused for other configurations, manufacturing costs can be reduced. Furthermore, if multiple parts can be used in another configuration in an assembled state, there is no need to disassemble all the parts when transforming into another configuration, which reduces the effort required.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for suitably reusing parts between a plurality of forms in a model toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is, for example, a model toy that can be transformed between a first form and a second form and has a portion including a first part and a second part, wherein in the first part, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form, and in the second part, the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially the same.

[0007] The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy that is transformable between a first form, a second form, and a third form, and has a portion including a first portion and a second portion, wherein in the first portion, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form and the third form, and in the second portion, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common.

[0008] The present invention also provides, for example, a model component that can be detached from a part of a model toy, that can be transformed between a first form and a second form, and that has a first part and a second part, in which the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are different in the first part, and in which the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially the same.

[0009] The present invention also provides, for example, a model component that can be detached from a part of a model toy, which is transformable between a first form, a second form, and a third form, and has a first part and a second part, wherein in the first part, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form and the third form, and in the second part, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism can be provided in which parts can be suitably reused among a plurality of forms in a model toy. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a front appearance of a model toy according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 10A-10C illustrate variations of the wing according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 illustrates an assembled configuration of the wings in a closed state according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the assembly configuration of the wing section in an open state 1 according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the assembly configuration of the wing section in the open state 2 according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a part configuration of a wing portion according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a part configuration of a wing portion according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] 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.

[0013] <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 shows the external front 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.

[0014] The model toy 100 is a model toy of a humanoid robot. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and ornaments. Furthermore, the model toy 100 according to this embodiment has wings on the back, and the parts of the wings can be changed into various shapes as shown in Figures 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c).

[0015] FIG. 1(a) shows the wing section 110 in a closed state (first form) attached to the model toy 100. FIG. 1(b) shows the wing section 120 in an open state (second form) attached to the model toy 100. FIG. 1(c) shows the wing section 130 in an open state (third form) different from that shown in FIG. 1(b) attached to the model toy 100. In this way, the wing section according to this embodiment is configured to be transformable between the first form, the second form, and the third form. According to this embodiment, the wing sections 110, 120, and 130 in each form each consist of a base portion and a wing portion, but some parts are reused between the forms. Details will be described later.

[0016] <Wing shape> The configuration of the wing portion of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2(a) shows a front view of the wing portion 110 in the first form, and Figure 2(b) shows a side view. Figure 2(c) shows a front view of the wing portion 120 in the second form. Figure 2(d) shows a front view of the wing portion 110 in the third form.

[0017] Each of the wing sections 110, 120, and 130 includes a connecting section 201 and is connected to the back of the model toy 100. As shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), the wing section 110 in the first form is in a closed state, folded in two, front and back. The wing section 110 is composed of a connecting part 301, base parts 302 to 305, and wing parts 311 to 318 and 321 to 328. The connecting part 301 includes the connecting part 201 that connects to the back of the model toy 100.

[0018] As shown in Figure 2(c), in the open state, wing section 120 is in the unfolded state of the wing sections that were folded in wing section 110 in the closed state. Wing section 120 is composed of connecting part 301, base parts 401 and 402, and wing parts 311 to 318 and 321 to 328. Therefore, compared to the components of wing section 110, the components of wing section 120 are the same as those of wing section 110, although the base parts are different.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 2(d), in wing section 130 in the open state, some of the wing parts have been changed to other parts compared to wing section 120 in the second form. Wing section 130 is composed of connecting part 301, base parts 401 and 402, and wing parts 311-318 and 521-528. Therefore, the constituent parts of wing section 130 are common to the constituent parts of wing section 110, namely, connecting part 301 and wing parts 311-318. Furthermore, the constituent parts of wing section 130 are common to the constituent parts of wing section 120, namely, connecting part 301, base parts 401 and 402, and wing parts 311-318.

[0020] <Assembly configuration of closed wing section (first form)> The assembled configuration of the wing section 110 in the closed state according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3(a) shows the assembled configuration of the base portion of the wing section 110. Figure 3(b) shows the assembled configuration of the wing portion of the wing section 110. Figure 3(c) shows the wing section 110 after assembly.

[0021] 3(a) shows how base parts 302 to 305 are assembled to connecting part 301. Each of base parts 302 to 305 has two receiving portions into which wing parts are inserted. First, base part 304 is connected to base part 302 via fastener 306. More specifically, fastener 306 is fitted into recesses formed near the centers of base parts 302 and 304, respectively, thereby connecting base parts 302 and 304. The connected parts are inserted into insertion portions formed on one side of connecting part 301 and connected.

[0022] Similarly, base part 305 is connected to base part 303 via fastener 307. The connected parts are inserted into a socket formed on the other side of connecting part 301 and connected.

[0023] FIG. 3(b) shows how wing parts 312 and 322 are inserted into the receiving portions of base part 302, which is the base part in which base parts 302-305 are connected to connecting part 301 described with reference to FIG. 3(a). Wing part 312 is inserted into a receiving portion formed at a predetermined position on base part 302 from one side. Wing part 322 is inserted into the receiving portion at the predetermined position on base part 302 from the other side opposite the one side, and engages with and is fixed to wing part 312. In this way, the two parts form a set and are fitted so as to sandwich the base part. Furthermore, the two parts engage and connect with each other, preventing them from falling off the base part. Similarly, the other wing parts are inserted into their respective receiving portions of the base part and connected. Here, the connection of the other wing parts is omitted from the illustration. FIG. 3(c) shows wing section 110 with all wing parts connected to the base part.

[0024] <Assembly configuration of wing section in open state 1 (second form)> The assembled configuration of the wing section 120 in the open state 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4(a) shows the assembled configuration of the base portion of the wing section 120. Figure 4(b) shows the assembled configuration of the wing portion of the wing section 120. Figure 4(c) shows the wing section 120 after assembly.

[0025] 4(a) shows how base parts 401 and 402 are attached to connecting part 301. Each of base parts 401 and 402 has four receiving sections into which wing parts are inserted. Base parts 401 and 402 are connected by being inserted into insertion sections formed on both sides of connecting part 301.

[0026] FIG. 4(b) shows how wing parts 312 and 322 are inserted into the base part in which base parts 401 and 402 are connected to connecting part 301, as described with reference to FIG. 4(a). Wing part 312 is inserted from one side into a receiving part formed at a predetermined position on base part 401. Wing part 322 is inserted into the receiving part at the predetermined position on base part 401 from the other side opposite the one side, and engages with and is fixed to wing part 312. This connection configuration is the same as for wing part 110, as described with reference to FIG. 3(b). Similarly, the other wing parts are inserted into their respective receiving parts on the base part and connected. Here, the connection of the other wing parts is omitted from the illustration. FIG. 4(c) shows wing part 120 in a state in which all wing parts are connected to the base part.

[0027] <Assembly configuration of wing section in open state 2 (third configuration)> The assembled configuration of the wing section 130 in the open state 2 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5(a) shows the assembled configuration of the base portion of the wing section 130. Figure 5(b) shows the assembled configuration of the wing portion of the wing section 130. Figure 5(c) shows the wing section 130 after assembly.

[0028] Figure 5(a) shows how base parts 401 and 402 are assembled to connecting part 301. This assembled configuration is similar to the wing section 120 of the second form described in Figure 4(a) in terms of the parts used and the assembly method, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0029] FIG. 5(b) shows how wing parts 312 and 522 are inserted into the base part in which base parts 401 and 402 are connected to connection part 301, as described with reference to FIG. 5(a). Wing part 312 is inserted from one side into a receiving part formed at a predetermined position on base part 401. Similarly, the other wing parts 311, 313 to 318 are inserted into their respective receiving parts on the base part and connected. Furthermore, wing part 522 is fitted into a protrusion provided on the receiving part at the above-mentioned predetermined position on base part 401. Similarly, the other wing parts 521, 523 to 528 are fitted into protrusions provided on their respective receiving parts on the base part. Wing parts 521 to 528 are made of a transparent or translucent material to represent wings of light. Here, the manner in which the other wing parts are connected is omitted from the illustration. FIG. 4(c) shows wing part 120 with all wing parts connected to the base part.

[0030] <Wing assembly configuration 1> The assembly structure of the wing parts in the first and second modes according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6. Figures 6(a) and 6(b) are perspective views showing how wing parts 318 and 328 are attached.

[0031] Each of wing parts 311-318 is made up of multiple parts (part groups). In this embodiment, wing parts 311-318 are made up of two parts assembled together so that they overlap. Similarly, wing parts 321-328 are also made up of multiple parts (part groups), and in this embodiment, they are made up of two parts assembled together so that they overlap.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 6(a), wing parts 318 and 328 are inserted into base part 402 in the direction of the arrow while maintaining a part group consisting of multiple parts 318a, b, and 328a, b, respectively, and are connected. Parts 318 and 328 are inserted into predetermined receiving portions of base part 402 from different directions and engage with each other. FIG. 6(b) shows the engaged state of wing parts 318 and 328. In this way, by engaging with other wing parts, wing parts can be prevented from falling off base part 402. Wing parts 311 to 317 and wing parts 321 to 327 are assembled in the same way and fixed to the base part.

[0033] To remove the wing parts from the base part, they can be disengaged and removed by pulling them in the direction opposite to the arrows in Figure 6(a). In other words, when removing the wing parts, they can be removed as a group of parts, with no need to disassemble the groups of parts.

[0034] <Wing assembly configuration 2> The assembly configuration of the wing part in the third form according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 7. Figures 7(a) and (b) are a perspective view and a side view, respectively, showing the attachment of wing parts 318 and 528. Figure 7(c) shows a perspective view of part 318b.

[0035] As described above, each of wing parts 311-318 is made up of multiple parts (part groups). In this embodiment, wing parts 311-318 are made up of two parts assembled so that they overlap each other. Furthermore, wing parts 521-528 are made up of a single part, and are made of a transparent or translucent material.

[0036] 7(a) and (b), first, wing part 528 is attached by fitting protrusions 701a, 702a formed on base part 402 into holes formed in wing part 528. In this embodiment, the holes are fitted into the two protrusions 701a, 702a, respectively. Then, wing part 318 is inserted into base part 402 in the direction of the arrow, while maintaining the part group consisting of multiple assembled parts, and is connected to base part 402.

[0037] Wing 130 of the third form uses wing parts 311-318 as parts common to other wing parts 110, 120. On the other hand, wing parts 321-328 are not used. Therefore, as explained with reference to Figure 6, wing parts 311-318 and corresponding wing parts 321-328 are engaged with each other, and cannot be fixed to the base parts.

[0038] Therefore, according to this embodiment, a configuration is realized in which protrusions formed on base parts 401, 402 for fitting into holes in wing parts 521-528 are used to prevent each wing part from falling off base parts 401, 402. Specifically, wing parts 311-318 are formed with overhanging parts that climb over and engage with corresponding protrusions 701, 702 provided on base parts 401, 402. Note that overhanging parts may also be formed in wing parts 110, 120 in a similar manner. As shown in FIG. 7(b), base part 402 has protrusions 701a and 702a formed on one surface, and protrusions 701b and 702b formed on the other surface at positions corresponding to protrusions 701a and 702a, respectively. Meanwhile, wing part 318 has openings 711 and 712, indicated by dotted lines, through which protrusions 701 and 702 pass. Openings 711 and 712 are formed shorter than the vertical length 703 of protrusions 701a and 701b, and 702a and 702b in FIG. 7(b). The oval area indicated by dotted lines represents an enlarged view of the relevant portion. Therefore, when wing part 318 is inserted into base part 402, openings 711 and 712 cannot accommodate protrusions 701a and 701b, and 702a and 702b. However, because each part is made of an elastic material, when a certain amount of force is applied and pushed in, openings 711 and 712 expand and can accommodate protrusions 701a, 701b, 702a, and 702b. In other words, when a certain amount of force is applied, wing part 318 can be inserted over protrusions 701 and 702.

[0039] FIG. 7(c) shows part 318b. Part 318a is not shown because it is formed with a symmetrical configuration to part 318b. Part 318b has overhanging portions 711b and 712b that form part of openings 711 and 712 when assembled with part 318a. Similarly, part 318a has overhanging portions 711a and 712a. Overhanging portions 711b and 712b are formed higher in the upward direction in the figure than shaded areas 721 and 722 located behind them. Therefore, protrusions 701b and 702b that pass over overhanging portions 711b and 712b are accommodated in areas 721 and 722, respectively. Note that wing part 318a and protrusions 701a and 702a are similarly assembled using the overhanging shapes. The movement of protrusions 701 and 702 housed in areas 721 and 722 is restricted by the walls of climbing over portions 711a, b and 712a, b. This restricts movement of wing part 318 in a direction that would cause it to fall off base part 402. This allows wing part 318 to be fixed to base part 402. Note that wing part 528 is also fitted into protrusions 701a, 702b, and therefore wing part 318 prevents it from falling off base part 402.

[0040] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment is transformable between a first form and a second form and has a portion including a first section and a second section. In the first section, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form, while in the second section, the parts used in the first form are at least partially common to the parts used in the second form. Furthermore, the model toy according to this embodiment is transformable between a first form, a second form, and a third form and has a portion including a first section and a second section. In this case, in the first section, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second and third forms, while in the second section, the parts used in the first form are at least partially common to the parts used in the second and third forms. Thus, according to this embodiment, at least one part (part group) of a model toy that can be transformed into multiple forms can be reused in another form. This allows the present invention to provide a novel mechanism for suitably reusing parts between multiple forms in a model toy.

[0041] <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 detachable model parts (wings) on the back of the model toy as an example, there is no intention to limit the parts or positions to be attached to the model toy. For example, other clothing parts, armor parts, weapon parts, etc. may also be used.

[0042] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1) A model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form and parts used in the second form are different, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially common to each other. (2) The model toy described in (1), wherein the parts common to the first form and the second form are constructed by assembling a plurality of parts, and when the part is transformed between the first form and the second form, the assembled group of parts is maintained and used. (3) The model toy described in (1) or (2), wherein the parts common to the first form and the second form are detachable from the first portion of each of the first form and the second form while maintaining the assembled parts. (4) the parts common to the first form and the second form include a first part group and a second part group; The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the first group of parts and the second group of parts are assembled so as to sandwich the first portion in the first form and the second form. (5) the portion is further deformable into a third configuration different from the first configuration and the second configuration; The model toy described in (4), wherein the second part of the third form uses parts that are common to the first part group of the second parts of the first form and the second form, and parts that are different from the second part group. (6) The model toy according to (5), wherein the parts used in the first part of the third form are the same as the parts used in the first part of the second form. (7) The first portion of the third embodiment has a crossover portion formed at a position where the first part group is attached, The model toy according to (5) or (6), wherein the first part group is inserted into the first part, passes over the overhanging portion, and is fixed to the first part. (8) the part is a wing part that is detachable from the model toy, the first portion is a base portion of the wing; The model toy according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the second portion is a wing portion of the wing. (9) The first form represents a closed state in which the wing portions are closed, The model toy according to (8), wherein the second form represents an open state in which the wing portions are deployed. (10) A model toy, a first portion and a second portion that are deformable between a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration; In the first portion, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form and the third form, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common to each other. (11) A model part that can be attached to and detached from a part of a model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form and parts used in the second form are different, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially common to each other. (12) A model part that can be attached to and detached from a part of a model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration; In the first portion, the parts used in the first form are different from the parts used in the second form and the third form, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common to each other. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 100: Model toy, 110, 120, 130: Wing part, 201: Connection part, 301: Connection part, 302-305, 401, 402: Basic parts: 307, 308: Fasteners, 311-318, 321-328, 521-528: Wing parts

Claims

1. A model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form and parts used in the second form are different, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially common to each other.

2. 2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the part common to the first form and the second form is constructed by assembling a plurality of parts, and when the portion is transformed between the first form and the second form, the assembled group of parts is maintained and used.

3. 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein parts common to the first form and the second form are detachable from the first portion of each of the first form and the second form while maintaining the assembled parts.

4. the parts common to the first form and the second form include a first part group and a second part group; The model toy according to claim 3 , wherein the first part group and the second part group are assembled so as to sandwich the first portion between them in the first configuration and the second configuration.

5. the portion is further deformable into a third configuration different from the first configuration and the second configuration; 5. The model toy according to claim 4, wherein the second portion of the third form uses parts that are common to the first part group of the second portions in the first form and the second form, and parts that are different from the second part group.

6. The model toy according to claim 5 , wherein the parts used in the first portion of the third form are the same as the parts used in the first portion of the second form.

7. The first portion of the third form has a crossover portion formed at a position where the first part group is attached, The model toy according to claim 6 , wherein the first part group is inserted into the first portion, passes over the overhanging portion, and is fixed to the first portion.

8. the part is a wing part that is detachable from the model toy, the first portion is a base portion of the wing; 8. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the second portion is a wing portion of the wing.

9. The first configuration represents a closed state in which the wing portions are closed, The model toy according to claim 8 , wherein the second form represents an open state in which the wing portions are deployed.

10. A model toy, a first portion and a second portion that are deformable between a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form are different from parts used in the second form and third form, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common to each other.

11. A model part that can be attached to and detached from a part of a model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form and parts used in the second form are different, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form and the parts used in the second form are at least partially common to each other.

12. A model part that can be attached to and detached from a part of a model toy, a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being deformable between a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration; In the first portion, parts used in the first form are different from parts used in the second form and third form, In the second portion, the parts used in the first form, the parts used in the second form, and the parts used in the third form are at least partially common to each other.

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