Model toy and movable structure

Abstract

To provide a novel setup of a movable mechanism for example in a model toy.SOLUTION: A model toy comprises a first part, and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and the second part includes a regulation section for regulating movement of one portion of the first part when the first part is rotated in a predetermined direction relative to the second part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a model toy and a movable structure. [Background technology]

[0002] Model toys (doll bodies) contain various joints and movable parts to allow for movements and poses similar to those of humans and animals. These mechanisms allow for a wide variety of poses. In addition to the main body that allows for the above movements, doll bodies are also equipped with weapons, armor, etc. (hereinafter, these will be collectively referred to as accessories).

[0003] Patent Document 1 proposes a doll body in which the movement of the armor in response to the movement of the limbs is made complex, making the movement of the armor more realistic. In this doll body, the limbs are connected to the main body via joint mechanisms and armor covering the sides opposite the main body is arranged, and the armor is rotatably connected to the upper body via ball joints, and further connected to the limbs via rotatable connecting parts. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-73325 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the above-mentioned prior art, armor attached along the limbs or arms follows their movements. On the other hand, some decorative parts are attached along the main body, while others are attached at least partially integrated into the main body. Because these decorative parts are attached in close contact with the main body or at least partially integrated into the main body, the range of motion is limited by the main body parts. Furthermore, decorative parts attached in close contact with the main body parts have a small area to grip when moving them, making them difficult to move.

[0006] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a model toy comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part.

[0008] The present invention also provides, for example, a movable structure for a model toy, comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates relative to the second part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the front of an entire model toy according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] 1A is an exploded front view of a left arm of a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of a part of the left arm. [Figure 3]1A and 1B are a front view and an exploded perspective view, respectively, of a rotation mechanism for a decorative part connected to the left shoulder of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the rotational movement of the movable structure of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a part configuration of the movable structure of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the rotational movement of the movable structure of the 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> An example of the external configuration of the 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.

[0013] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, and legs 104a and 104b that 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 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.

[0014] The head 101 is connected to the upper body 102. A right arm 103b and a left arm 103a are further rotatably connected to the sides of the upper body 102 by connecting members. Each arm 103 is connected to armor, which is a decorative part, at the shoulder. The armor is incorporated into the shoulder joint (joint part) and can be rotated by a rotation mechanism separate from the shoulder joint. The lower part of the upper body 102 includes a hip joint, to which a right leg 104b and a left leg 104a are each rotatably connected.

[0015] <Left arm configuration> The configuration of the left arm 103a according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2(a) shows an exploded front view of the left arm 103. Figure 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the left shoulder. Here, the configuration of the left arm 103a will be described, but the configuration of the right arm 103b will not be described because it has the same configuration as the left arm.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the left arm 103a is composed of a shoulder 201 and an arm 202. A rotatable decorative piece, armor, is connected to the shoulder 201. In this embodiment, an decorative piece attached to a shoulder composed of an upper wing, a middle wing, and a lower wing will be described as an example. The decorative piece is connected to at least some parts of the shoulder joint (joint portion) included in the shoulder 201. However, since the rotation mechanism of the shoulder joint and the rotation mechanism of the decorative piece are configured separately, their respective rotations do not affect each other and operate independently. It is not intended that the present invention be limited to the decorative piece exemplified above, and decorative pieces with other uses and shapes may also be used. For example, the decorative piece may be a weapon, armor, or clothing part with a rotatable portion. It is also not intended that the position at which the decorative piece is attached be limited.

[0017] As shown in Figure 2(b), the shoulder part 201 is composed of parts 211 to 220. Parts 211, 212a, b, and 213a, b compose the rotation mechanism (movable structure) of the decorative part. Parts 214a, b are decorative parts to which the movable structure is connected. Parts 214 to 217 are connected to any of parts 211 to 213 and are parts that compose the upper wing, middle wing, and lower wing.

[0018] Parts 218 to 221 are parts that make up the shoulder joint. Part 218 is partially inserted into the opening of part 211 that makes up the movable structure of the decorative part. In this state, parts 212a, 212b, 213a, and 212b are connected from both sides. The rotation mechanism of the shoulder joint is made up of parts 219, 220, and 221, and is not directly connected to the above-mentioned movable mechanism of the decorative part. Therefore, the rotation of the shoulder joint and the decorative part can be made independently without affecting each other.

[0019] <Decorative part (armor) rotation mechanism> The rotation mechanism of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3(a) shows a front view of the rotation mechanism of the decorative part, and Figure 3(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the rotation mechanism.

[0020] The decorative part according to this embodiment is composed of an upper wing, a middle wing, and a lower wing. In the rotation mechanism shown in FIG. 3(a), parts 216 and 217 corresponding to the upper wing are connected to part 211, part 215 corresponding to the middle wing is connected to part 213b, and part 214 corresponding to the lower wing is connected to part 212b. According to this embodiment, the upper and lower wings can rotate around the middle wing. As will be described later, parts 213a and 213b, which are the basic parts of the middle wing, are assembled so as to sandwich parts 211 and 218 from both sides, and therefore do not have a rotation mechanism. Of course, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the middle wing may also be configured to rotate in the same way as the upper and lower wings.

[0021] As shown in Figure 3(b), with part 218, a part of the shoulder joint, inserted into part 211, which is the base part of the upper wing, parts 212a and 212b, which are the base parts of the lower wing, are rotatably connected to both sides. Furthermore, parts 213a and 213b, which are the base parts of the middle wing, are assembled to these parts. Part 211 corresponds to the first part, parts 212a and 212b correspond to the second part, and parts 213a and 213b correspond to the third part.

[0022] <Armor rotation movement> The rotational movement of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4(a) is a perspective view showing the rotation mechanism of the upper and lower wings. Figures 4(b) to 4(d) are side views showing the operating sequence of the rotation mechanism of the upper and lower wings. In order to explain the rotational movement of the decorative part, Figure 4 shows only parts 211, 212a, and 212b related to the rotation mechanism of the decorative part, and other parts are omitted.

[0023] 4(a) and 4(b) show the state before parts 211, 212a, and 212b are rotated. FIG. 4(c) shows the state in which part 211 rotates in the direction of the arrow (predetermined direction) from the state in FIG. 4(b). Here, part 211 can rotate to a certain extent relative to part 212b as shown by the dotted line, but the range of rotation is restricted by a restricting portion formed on part 212b that restricts the rotation of part 211. More specifically, applying a force of a first magnitude causes part 211 to rotate to the position shown in FIG. 4(c), and the rotation is restricted by the restricting portion.

[0024] 4(d) shows a state in which a second force greater than the first force is further applied to part 211. When a force with the second force is applied to part 211 in the direction of the arrow, part 212b rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of part 211, as shown by the dashed line. This releases the restricting portion that restricts the rotation of part 211, allowing part 211 to further rotate in the direction of the arrow, as shown by the dashed line.

[0025] Because the armor rotation mechanism is configured in this manner, by lifting part 211 in the direction of the arrow (upward), part 211 is raised to the position shown in FIG. 4(c). Further application of force causes parts 212a and 212b to rotate downward as shown in FIG. 4(d) due to the function of the restricting units, and part 211 also rotates further. On the other hand, by lowering parts 212a and 212b downward, the restricting units can also lift part 211 in unison. Therefore, according to this embodiment, by rotating one part, other parts can be rotated in unison, making it possible, for example, to easily spread the wings of the armor. This reduces the effort required to operate relatively small parts in a model toy.

[0026] <Configuration of the Regulation Unit> The mechanism for restricting the rotation of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5(a) shows an exploded perspective view of parts 211 and 212a. Figure 5(b) shows a cross-sectional view of parts 211 and 212a and an enlarged view of restricting part 503. Part 212b has a symmetrical configuration to part 212a in a predetermined orientation, so its description will be omitted.

[0027] Part 211 includes rod portions 511a, b and cylindrical connecting portions 512a, b formed at the lower ends of rod portions 511a, b. Part 212a is provided with ring-shaped connecting portion 501 having opening 502. Connecting portion 512a of part 211 is rotatably inserted into opening 502 of connecting portion 501. In addition, a restricting portion 503 is formed in the ring portion of connecting portion 501 to restrict the rotation of parts 211 and 212a.

[0028] FIG. 5(b) shows cross sections of parts 211 and 212a and an enlarged view of restricting portion 503. As shown in FIG. 5(b), part 212a has restricting portion (wall surface) 503 formed along the shape of a portion of rod portion 511a of part 211 on a portion of the surface on the side where connecting portion 512a is inserted. More specifically, restricting portion 503 includes arc portion 521 based on the shape of arc portion 522 near the tip of rod portion 511a, and further includes a linear portion extending upward in the figure from arc portion 521. By forming restricting portion 503 in this shape, part 211 can be rotated within a predetermined range, and the rotation is restricted when the predetermined range is exceeded. When further force is applied, part 212a rotates in the opposite direction, allowing part 211 to rotate again.

[0029] The control of the rotation of these parts 211, 212 can be adjusted by the shape of restricting portion 503. More specifically, these rotations can be adjusted by making the curvature of arc portion 522 of restricting portion 503 different from the curvature of the arc portion of rod portion 511a, or by changing the inclination of the straight portion of restricting portion 503. For example, by making the curvature of arc portion 521 greater than the curvature of arc portion 522 of rod portion 511a, the rotation of part 211 can be restricted at a position where it has rotated to a certain extent.

[0030] Furthermore, by adjusting the shape (curvature and inclination) of the arc portion 521 or the straight portion extending from the arc portion 521, it is possible to change the rotation direction of the part 212a in response to the rotation of the part 211. For example, in this embodiment, when the part 211 is rotated and restriction by the restriction portion 503 occurs, applying further force releases the contact between the part 211 and the part 212a at the restriction portion 503, causing the parts 211 and 212a to rotate in opposite directions. On the other hand, for example, by increasing the inclination of the straight portion (tilting it toward the rod portion 511), adjustment can be made so that the contact between the part 211 and the part 212a at the restriction portion 503 is not released. In this case, applying further force as described above can cause the part 212a to rotate in the same direction in conjunction with the part 211. In this way, by adjusting the shape of the restriction portion 503, it is possible to adjust the rotation range and rotation direction of the related parts.

[0031] <Rotation restriction> With reference to Fig. 6, the rotation restriction in the restricting portion 503 of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 6(a) shows a cross-sectional view of the parts 211 and 212a. Figs. 6(b) to 6(d) are enlarged views showing the rotation of the parts 211 and 212a near the restricting portion 503.

[0032] 6(b) shows the state in which part 211 has been rotated in a predetermined direction within a predetermined range. Here, as shown in 601, a part of rod portion 511a abuts against restricting portion 503. Therefore, further rotation is restricted. The portion where the two parts abut shown in 601 corresponds to, for example, a straight portion of restricting portion 503. Note that this position changes depending on the shape of restricting portion 503.

[0033] Figure 6(c) shows a state in which a force is applied to further rotate part 211 from the state in Figure 6(b). In this case, a force is transmitted from part 211 to part 212a in the direction of the arrow at the abutting portion indicated by 601, and the abutment at 601 is released, causing part 212a to rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of part 211. This ensures a space for movement of rod portion 511a, as indicated by 602.

[0034] Figure 6(d) shows a state in which the restriction by restricting portion 503 has been released. By applying further force, the restriction by restricting portion 503 is released, and part 212a rotates in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of part 211. This secures a space 602 shown in Figure 6(c), and part 211 can use this space to rotate further in the direction of the arrow.

[0035] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part. In this way, this embodiment can provide, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy.

[0036] 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 includes various shapes such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc.

[0037] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toy and movable structure. (1) A model toy, The first part, a second part pivotally connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part. (2) the restricting portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a portion of the first part, and a linear portion extending from the arc portion, The model toy described in (1), wherein the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when the outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted. (3) The model toy described in (1) or (2), wherein when further force is applied while the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction of the first part, the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating part is released, and the first part rotates further in the predetermined direction. (4) The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the first part and the second part are incorporated into a joint portion of the model toy. (5) The model toy according to (4), wherein the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other. (6) The model toy according to (5), wherein the joint portion is a shoulder joint of the model toy. (7) The model toy according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy. (8) the first part constitutes an upper wing, the second part constitutes a lower wing, The model toy according to (7), wherein when the first part is rotated upward, the second part rotates downward in conjunction with the first part. (9) It also has a third part that makes up the middle feather, The model toy according to (8), wherein the first part and the second part rotate around the center wing. (10) A movable structure of a model toy, The first part, a second part pivotally connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates relative to the second part.

[0038] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Upper body, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104a, 104b: Legs

Claims

1. A model toy, A first part; a second part pivotally connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part.

2. the restricting portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a portion of the first part, and a linear portion extending from the arc portion, 2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts against the linear portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted.

3. 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein when further force is applied while the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction of the first part, and the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating part is released, causing the first part to rotate further in the predetermined direction.

4. The model toy according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part are assembled into a joint portion of the model toy.

5. The model toy according to claim 4 , wherein the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other.

6. 6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein the articulated portion is a shoulder joint of the model toy.

7. The model toy according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy.

8. the first part constitutes an upper wing, the second part constitutes a lower wing, The model toy according to claim 7 , wherein when the first part is rotated upward, the second part is rotated downward in conjunction with the first part.

9. Further provided is a third part constituting a middle wing; The model toy according to claim 8 , wherein the first part and the second part rotate around the center wing.

10. A movable structure of a model toy, A first part; a second part pivotally connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates relative to the second part.

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