Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy capable of changing an appreciation form with a compact configuration.SOLUTION: The toy 1 includes a figure body 2 and a decorative member 3 rotatably connected to the figure body 2. The decorative member 3 is connected to the figure body 2 so as to hold a turning angle with respect to the figure body 2. The toy 1 can be switched between a first appreciation mode in which the 3a of the front face of the decoration member 3 is disposed to face the back face of the figure body 2 and a second appreciation mode in which the 3a of the front face of the decoration member 3 is disposed to intersect the back face of the figure body 2, and in the first appreciation mode, a part of the 3a of the front face of the decoration member 3 is disposed outside the outline of the figure body 2 and is visible in a front view of the figure body 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toy, and more particularly to a toy having a figure and a decorative member connected to the figure. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, proposals have been made to hold stuffed toys in a freestanding state so that they can be enjoyed as decorative items. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a stuffed toy stand for allowing a stuffed toy to stand on its own. When transporting the stuffed toy, the stuffed toy can be detached from the stand, and the stuffed toy and the stand can be carried separately.

[0003] Patent Document 2 also discloses a stuffed animal stand equipped with a background plate. Because the stuffed animal is decorated with the background plate, the user can view the stuffed animal and the decoration of the background plate together while allowing the stuffed animal to stand on its own using the stuffed animal stand.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 3 describes providing a framework structure inside the stuffed toy to enable it to stand stably. By providing a framework structure in the tail section of the stuffed toy and supporting it at three points (both legs and the tail), the stuffed toy can stand stably. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3240261 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3240173 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3216193 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the stuffed animal stands described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the stuffed animal and the stuffed animal stand are constructed as separate entities, so the stuffed animal and the stuffed animal stand had to be carried separately, which could increase the number of parts or could lead to the stuffed animal stand being lost. Furthermore, the stuffed animal described in Patent Document 3 has a part (the tail) that supports the body of the stuffed animal, so the appearance of the stuffed animal does not change, and there is a risk that the appearance of the stuffed animal will be monotonous. Also, in the case of a character that does not have a tail, there is a risk that the appearance will be unnatural.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toy that has a compact structure and can be displayed in various different ways. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The problem is solved by a toy comprising a representational body and a decorative member rotatably connected to the representational body, wherein the decorative member is connected to the representational body so as to maintain its rotational angle relative to the representational body, and wherein the toy is switchable between a first viewing form in which the surface of the decorative member is positioned opposite the back surface of the representational body, and a second viewing form in which the surface of the decorative member is positioned intersecting the back surface of the representational body, and in the first viewing form, at least a portion of the surface of the decorative member is positioned outside the outer contour of the representational body and is visible when viewed from the front.

[0009] By integrating the figure and decorative element into one piece, the number of parts can be reduced. Also, since part of the decorative element is visible when the figure is viewed from the front, the viewing style can be greatly changed. Therefore, the viewing style can be changed with a compact configuration.

[0010] The back surface of the decorative member may have a flat shape, and in the second viewing mode, the decorative member may support the figure so that the figure stands upright relative to the decorative member. In this way, the decorative member facing the back of the figure rotates relative to the figure, and the back of the decorative member has a flat shape, so that the figure can be stably supported. This eliminates the need for a separate supporting member, and the toy can stand stably and independently with a compact configuration.

[0011] Furthermore, text information corresponding to the figurative body is formed on the surface of the decorative member, and when the decorative member is in the first viewing form, at least a portion of the text information is positioned outside the outer contour of the figurative body and is visible. In this way, the figurative body and the corresponding text information are placed in a visible position, so that the figurative body and the text information can be appreciated together.

[0012] Furthermore, the decorative member has a planar shape and a connection portion connected to the back surface of the representation, the connection portion being provided on the surface of the decorative member a predetermined distance away from the outer edge of the decorative member, and when in the second viewing form, the representation is placed on the surface of the decorative member. In this way, since the connection portion of the decorative member is provided in the central portion of the surface of the decorative member, it is possible to express the appearance of the figurative body being placed on the decorative member in the second viewing form.

[0013] Furthermore, the representational body has a torso and legs extending from the torso and bendably connected to the torso, and in the first viewing form, the legs extend downward from the lower end of the torso along the decorative member, and in the second viewing form, the legs extend forward from the lower end of the torso along the decorative member. In this way, the state of the legs of the figurative body changes depending on the viewing style, making it possible to express the figurative body as if it were sitting.

[0014] In addition, a connecting member may be provided to rotatably connect the decorative member to the representational body, and the decorative member may be connected to the representational body via the connecting member, and the connecting member may have a first end attached to the inside of the representational body and a second end attached to the inside of the decorative member. In this way, since the connecting members are attached to the interior of the figure and the decorative member, the toy can be made to appear more freestanding.

[0015] The decorative member may also be provided with a connecting member that rotatably connects the decorative member to the representational body, the decorative member being connected to the representational body via the connecting member, the connecting member being a hinge having a first connecting portion attached to the representational body and a second connecting portion attached to the decorative member, and the second connecting portion being rotatably attached to the first connecting portion so as to be able to maintain a rotation angle relative to the first connecting portion. In this way, the connecting member can maintain the rotation angle by the hinge, so that the viewing form can be easily changed while improving the supporting force.

[0016] Furthermore, the representational body has a torso and a buttocks formed at the lower end of the torso, and the first connecting part is a plate-like member attached to the buttocks, and when in the second viewing form, the surface of the first connecting part is arranged along the surface of the decorative member. In this way, since the plate-like member is disposed on the hips of the figure, the toy becomes more stable when in the second viewing mode.

[0017] Furthermore, the first connecting portion has a first main body portion attached to the representational body, a bearing portion connected to the rear end of the first main body portion and supporting the second connecting portion, and a notch portion formed around the bearing portion, and the second connecting portion has a second main body portion attached to the decorative member, a shaft portion formed on the second main body portion and supported by the bearing portion of the first connecting portion, and an engaging portion formed around the shaft portion and engaging with the notch portion of the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion can maintain its rotation angle relative to the first connecting portion by having the engaging portion engage with any position of the notch portion. In this way, the rotation angle can be maintained by the notch portion and the fitting portion, so the viewing form can be easily changed while improving the supporting force.

[0018] The decorative member may also be provided with a connecting member that rotatably connects the decorative member to the figural body, the decorative member being connected to the figural body via the connecting member, the connecting member being made of a flexible member that extends over a long length and can be held in any shape, and a first end of the connecting member in the length direction being attached to the figural body, and a second end of the connecting member in the length direction being attached to the decorative member. In this way, a single, long connecting member connects the figure and the decorative member, making it possible to change the appearance with a simple configuration. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the toy of the present invention, the viewing form can be changed with a compact structure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view of the toy, showing the first viewing mode. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a side view of the toy, showing the second viewing mode. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side view of the toy of the second embodiment, showing the first viewing mode. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a side view of the toy of the second embodiment, showing the second viewing mode. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the toy of the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] A toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 9. In the following description, as shown by the arrow in Figure 1, the "up-down direction" refers to the standing direction in which the figure 2 of the toy 1 stands up.

[0022] <Toys> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the toy 1 comprises a figurative body 2 in the shape of an animal, a decorative member 3 connected to the figurative body 2, a connecting member 4 that rotatably connects the decorative member 3 to the figurative body 2, and a fastening device 5 for hanging the toy 1 on an item such as a bag. A user can carry toy 1 by attaching fastener 5 to, for example, a bag. When carrying toy 1, by placing figure 2 upright along decorative member 3, the user can appreciate both figure 2 and the decoration of decorative member 3. Also, a user can place toy 1 on a surface such as a desk. When placing toy 1, by placing figure 2 upright perpendicular to decorative member 3, the user can appreciate toy 1 standing on its own.

[0023] <figure> As shown in Fig. 1, the figurative body 2 is an imitation of a doll, animal, character, food, vehicle, etc. The figurative body 2 is, for example, an animal character, and has a head 2a, a torso 2b, hands 2c, legs 2d, and a buttocks 2e. The legs 2d extend from the torso 2b and are connected to the torso 2b in a manner that allows them to bend. The buttocks 2e are formed at the lower end of the torso 2b. The legs 2d do not have to be bent relative to the body 2b. The head 2a and body 2b may be integrated, and the doll may not have the hands 2c or the legs 2d.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 3, the figurative body 2 is, for example, a stuffed toy, and has a three-dimensional shape filled with cotton or the like. The front of the figurative body 2 (the front of the head 2a) has a drawing of the face of, for example, a human or animal. A decorative member 3 is arranged on the back side of the figurative body 2. In addition, the direction in which the figurative body 2 stands when the toy 1 is attached to a bag and carried, and the direction in which the figurative body 2 stands upright relative to the decorative member 3 when the toy 1 is placed down, are the directions in which the imaginary line connecting the head 2a and the body 2b extends, which are the same as the up-down direction.

[0025] <Decorative materials> As shown in Figures 1 to 4, decorative member 3 is a background member that decorates figurative body 2. Decorative member 3 is a flat cloth member that is composed of a front surface 3a that serves as the decorative surface and a back surface 3b that is placed on a table or other support surface. Specifically, decorative member 3 is formed by sewing together the outer edges of two pieces of fabric (polyester fabric, felt, etc.) that are approximately rectangular in front view. A connecting member 4 is disposed inside the decorative member 3 (the space between the front surface 3a and the back surface 3b). A fastener 5 is sewn to the upper end portion 3f of the decorative member 3 so as to be sandwiched between the front surface 3a and the back surface 3b.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 1, the decorative member 3 is decorated with pictures, letters, and the like related to the figurative body 2. More specifically, text information 3c and picture information 3d corresponding to the figurative body 2 are formed on the surface 3a of the decorative member 3. For example, the text information 3c is a speech bubble or logo corresponding to the figurative body 2, such as a message in which the figurative body 2 says hello ("HI!!") or a logo representing the figurative body 2 (such as "CAT"). Furthermore, the picture information 3d is, for example, a picture corresponding to the figurative body 2 (such as a fish or a heart mark). By making the decorative member 3 have a pattern that matches the figurative body 2, when the toy 1 is attached to a bag or the like, it is possible to enjoy viewing the figurative body 2 and the decorative member 3 together. Note that the patterns and letters are not limited to these, and other patterns, designs, letters, etc. may also be used.

[0027] The decorative member 3 has a connection portion 3e that connects to the back surface of the figural body 2. The connection portion 3e is a notch formed in the center of the surface 3a for inserting the connecting member 4 therein. The connecting member 4 is inserted through the connection portion 3e on the surface 3a and attached to the back surface 3b of the decorative member 3. After the connecting member 4 is inserted into the decorative member 3, the buttocks 2e of the figural body 2 are attached to the connection portion 3e of the decorative member 3 (more specifically, to the periphery of the notch).

[0028] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the decorative member 3 is rotatably connected to the figurative body 2 via a connecting member 4 and is positioned behind the figurative body 2. The decorative member 3 is connected to the figurative body 2 by the connecting member 4 so that the rotation angle relative to the figurative body 2 can be maintained. More specifically, the decorative member 3 rotates rearward relative to the figurative body 2 around the shaft 24 of the connecting member 4, which will be described later.

[0029] 3 is a diagram showing a first viewing mode in which a decorative member 3 is placed parallel to a figurative body 2. The first viewing mode shows a state in which the figurative body 2 stands upright with the decorative member 3 in the background. In the first viewing form, the surface 3a of the decorative member 3 is arranged opposite the back surface of the figure 2 along the direction in which the figure 2 stands (vertical direction). In addition, in the first viewing form, the legs 2d extend downward from the lower end of the body 2b (buttocks 2e) along the decorative member 3.

[0030] 4 shows a second viewing mode in which the decorative member 3 is placed perpendicular to the figurative body 2. The second viewing mode shows the figurative body 2 sitting on the decorative member 3 as a cushion. In the second viewing form, the surface 3a of the decorative member 3 is positioned so as to intersect with the back surface of the figurative body 2. In other words, the second viewing form is a form in which the decorative member 3 is rotated relative to the figurative body 2 from the first viewing form. Specifically, the decorative member 3 is rotated backward from a position facing the back surface of the figurative body 2 and positioned perpendicular to the back surface of the figurative body 2. In the second viewing form, the back surface 3b of the decorative member 3 is placed facing a table or other supporting surface. In addition, in the second viewing form, the legs 2d extend forward from the lower end (buttocks 2e) of the body 2b along the decorative member 3. The buttocks 2e of the figurative body 2 rests on the surface 3a at the front end portion of the decorative member 3.

[0031] As shown in Figure 4, when toy 1 is in the second viewing form, decorative member 3 supports figure 2 so that figure 2 stands upright relative to decorative member 3. Back surface 3b of decorative member 3 has a flat shape. Therefore, in the second viewing form, decorative member 3 supports figure 2 so that figure 2 stands upright relative to decorative member 3. Therefore, toy 1 can stand stably on a table or other support surface in the second viewing form. In this way, the decorative member 3 facing the back of the figurative body 2 can rotate relative to the figurative body 2, thereby supporting the figurative body 2, eliminating the need to provide a separate supporting member.

[0032] Furthermore, because the decorative member 3 has a flat shape, the figure 2 and the decorative member 3 can be brought close to each other in the first viewing state, making the toy 1 compact. Furthermore, in the second viewing state, the decorative member 3 can be easily placed on a surface such as a desk, preventing the toy 1 from rolling. Therefore, the toy 1 can stand stably and independently. The shape, material, decoration, etc. of the decorative member 3 are not limited to those described above, and for example, both sides may be decorated. The decorative member 3 may also have a three-dimensional shape and may be made of a material other than fabric (such as wool or resin). In this case, it is preferable that the back surface 3b of the decorative member 3 has a flat shape. By making the back surface 3b of the decorative member 3 flat, it becomes easier to place the decorative member 3 on a surface such as a desk when in the second viewing state.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 1, in the first viewing mode, at least a portion of the surface 3a of the decorative member 3 is positioned and visible outside the outer periphery of the figurative body 2 when viewed from the front of the figurative body 2. Specifically, in the first viewing mode, at least a portion of the text information 3c is positioned and visible outside the outer periphery of the figurative body 2. More specifically, in the first viewing mode, the figurative body 2 stands with the decorative member 3 in the background, and the figurative body 2 appears to be greeting someone. In this way, at least a portion of the figurative object 2 and the corresponding text information 3c are arranged in a visible position, so that the figurative object 2 and the text information 3c can be appreciated together. In this way, at least a portion of the decorative member 3 is arranged so that it is visible when the figurative object 2 is viewed from the front, so that the viewing form can be changed with a simple configuration. Note that in the first viewing form, the entire surface of the decorative member 3 (the entire decorative surface) may be visible when the figurative object 2 is viewed from the front.

[0034] <Connecting member> As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the connecting member 4 is a resin hinge that rotatably connects the decorative member 3 to the figure 2. The connecting member 4 is disposed inside the figure 2 and the decorative member 3, and connects the figure 2 and the decorative member 3. In other words, the connecting member 4 has a first end 4a attached to the inside of the figure 2 and a second end 4b attached to the inside of the decorative member 3. The connecting member 4 is arranged inside the figure 2 and the decorative member 3, which further enhances the appearance of the toy 1 being freestanding. Note that the connecting member 4 is not limited to being completely covered by the figure 2 and the decorative member 3, and may be partially or entirely exposed between the figure 2 and the decorative member 3.

[0035] The connecting member 4 has a first connecting part 10 attached to the figural body 2 and a second connecting part 20 attached to the decorative member 3. The second connecting part 20 is rotatably attached to the first connecting part 10 so that the rotation angle relative to the first connecting part 10 can be maintained. Therefore, because the connecting member 4 can maintain the rotation angle due to the hinge structure, the support force of the decorative member 3 on the figure 2 is improved, and the decorative member 3 can be rotated to easily change the viewing form.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first connecting portion 10 is a plate-like member, and serves as a first end portion 4a that is attached to the inside of the figural body 2. The first connecting portion 10 has a first main body portion 11 that is attached inside the figural body 2, a bearing portion 12 that is connected to the rear end portion 11a of the first main body portion 11 and supports the second connecting portion 20, and a notch portion 13 that is formed around the bearing portion 12.

[0037] The first main body portion 11 is a circular plate-like member, and is attached to the inside of the figure 2. Specifically, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first main body portion 11 is attached to a position corresponding to the lower part (buttocks 2e) inside the trunk portion 2b of the figure 2. An attachment hole 11b that penetrates vertically is formed in the rear end portion 11a of the first main body portion 11. The first main body portion 11 is sewn to the inside of the figure 2 with thread wound around the attachment hole 11b.

[0038] In this way, the first main body portion 11 has an attachment hole 11b formed in the rear end portion 11a, and is fixed to the figurative body 2 near the portion where it connects to the second connecting portion 20. Therefore, when the decorative member 3 is rotated, the connecting member 4 can be prevented from shifting position relative to the figurative body 2. It should be noted that the first main body portion 11 is fixed to the figure 2 by sewing, but the fixing method and fixing position are not limited to this. For example, the first main body portion 11 may be fixed to the figure 2 by adhesive.

[0039] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first main body portion 11 of the first connecting portion 10 is a plate-like member that is attached to the buttocks 2e. In the second viewing position, the surface of the first main body portion 11 of the first connecting portion 10 is positioned along the surface 3a of the decorative member 3. In other words, the first main body portion 11 supports the buttocks 2e of the figurative body 2 from below, thereby making the figurative body 2 even more stable when the figurative body 2 is in the second viewing position (when sitting on the decorative member 3). Furthermore, the first connecting part 10 is not disposed above the body 2b of the figurative body 2. Therefore, when the figurative body 2 is configured as a stuffed toy and the connecting member 4 is configured from a hard plastic resin, the figurative body 2 can be stably supported without impairing the softness of the figurative body 2. In particular, by forming the first connecting part 10 into a circular plate shape, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable when touching the figurative body 2. Note that the shape of the first connecting part 10 is not limited to a circular plate shape, and it may be a rectangular plate shape, a rod shape, or the like.

[0040] 6, the bearing portion 12 is a cylindrical member connected to the rear end portion 11a of the first main body portion 11. Specifically, a shaft hole 12a is formed in the bearing portion 12, penetrating in the width direction. A shaft portion 24 of the second connecting portion 20, which will be described later, is inserted into the shaft hole 12a. The shaft hole 12a is not limited to a through hole, but may be a recess recessed in the width direction.

[0041] 6, the notch portion 13 has a sawtooth shape and is formed around the bearing portion 12. Specifically, the notch portion 13 is provided along the periphery of the shaft hole 12a and is formed so as to be able to fit with a fitting portion 25 of the second connecting portion 20, which will be described later.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the second connecting portion 20 is a plate-like member, and serves as the second end portion 4b that is attached to the inside of the decorative member 3. The second connecting portion 20 has a second main body portion 21 that is attached to the inside of the decorative member 3, a fixed portion 22 and a fixing portion 23 for fixing the second main body portion 21 to the decorative member 3, an axial portion 24 that is journaled on the bearing portion 12 of the first connecting portion 10, and an engaging portion 25 that engages with the notch portion 13 of the first connecting portion 10.

[0043] 3 and 5, second main body portion 21 is a vertically elongated member that is attached to the interior of decorative member 3. Specifically, second main body portion 21 has plate-shaped portion 21a that extends vertically along front surface 3a and back surface 3b of decorative member 3, and shaft support portions 21b that extend forward from both widthwise ends at the lower end of plate-shaped portion 21a. The upper end of plate-shaped portion 21a is second end portion 4b of connecting member 4, and is located in the center of the interior of decorative member 3.

[0044] The plate-shaped portion 21a is a rectangular plate-shaped member extending in the vertical direction as shown in Fig. 6. A fixed portion 22 for attaching the fixing portion 23 is provided on the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 21a. The shaft support portion 21b extends forward from the lower end of the plate-shaped portion 21a and sandwiches the bearing portion 12 of the first connecting portion 10 in the width direction. A shaft portion 24 and a fitting portion 25 are formed on the inner surface of the shaft support portion 21b.

[0045] 6, the fixed portion 22 is a cylindrical protrusion for attaching the fixing portion 23, and protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the plate-shaped portion 21a. The fixed portion 22 is formed at two locations, one above and one below, on the plate-shaped portion 21a. A plurality of small protrusions 22a are formed around the fixed portion 22. As shown in Fig. 3, when the second main body portion 21 is attached to the decorative member 3, the small protrusions 22a come into contact with the rear surface 3b of the decorative member 3 from the front. This increases the frictional force of the second main body portion 21 against the rear surface 3b of the decorative member 3, thereby preventing the connecting member 4 from shifting position relative to the decorative member 3.

[0046] 6, the fixing part 23 is a thin, annular member that is attached to the fixed part 22 to fix the second main body part 21 to the decorative member 3. Specifically, the fixing part 23 is attached to the fixed part 22 by press-fitting a protrusion of the fixed part 22 into a hole formed in the center of the fixing part 23. Furthermore, multiple small fixed protrusions 23b are formed on the front surface of the fixing portion 23. As shown in Fig. 3, when the second main body portion 21 is attached to the decorative member 3, the small fixed protrusions 23b abut against the rear surface 3b of the decorative member 3 from behind. This increases the frictional force of the second main body portion 21 against the rear surface 3b of the decorative member 3, thereby preventing the connecting member 4 from shifting position relative to the decorative member 3.

[0047] 2 and 3, second main body portion 21 is inserted into the interior of decorative member 3 through connecting portion 3e (notch). Then, fixed portion 22 penetrates back surface 3b of decorative member 3 from the interior of decorative member 3, and fixing portion 23 is attached. In this way, second connecting portion 20 is fixed inside decorative member 3. Second main body portion 21 is fixed by sandwiching back surface 3b of decorative member 3 between fixed portion 22 and fixing portion 23, but the fixing method is not limited to this. For example, second main body portion 21 may be sewn to decorative member 3 or fixed to decorative member 3 with an adhesive.

[0048] 4, in the second viewing mode, the fixing part 23 comes into contact with the placement surface. At this time, the bottom surface 23a of the fixing part 23 has a flat shape. As such, because the fixing part 23 is thin and the bottom surface 23a that comes into contact with the placement surface has a flat shape, the toy 1 can stand stably and independently even when the decorative member 3 is rotated and placed on the placement surface.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 6 , the shaft portion 24 is a rotating shaft formed in the second main body portion 21 and journaled in the bearing portion 12 of the first connecting portion 10. Specifically, the shaft portion 24 is a dome-shaped convex portion formed to protrude in the width direction from the inner surface of each shaft support portion 21b of the second main body portion 21 so as to face each other. The shaft portion 24 is journaled in the shaft hole 12a of the bearing portion 12. Because the shaft portion 24 is formed in a dome shape, the second connecting portion 20 can be easily connected to the first connecting portion 10.

[0050] 6, the fitting portion 25 is formed around the shaft portion 24 and fits into the notch portion 13 of the first connecting portion 10. Specifically, the fitting portion 25 is a rib extending in four directions (up-down and front-rear directions) from the outer periphery of the shaft portion 24. In other words, the second connecting portion 20 maintains its rotation angle relative to the first connecting portion 10 by fitting the fitting portion 25 into any position of the notch portion 13. In this way, by adjusting the mating position of the notch portion 13 and the mating portion 25 around the rotation axis, the connecting member 4 can freely change the angle between the first connecting portion 10 and the second connecting portion 20, and can hold the first connecting portion 10 and the second connecting portion 20 at any position.

[0051] The connecting member 4 is configured to be able to maintain the rotation angle of the decorative member 3 relative to the figurative body 2 by using the notch portion 13 and the fitting portion 25, but the method for maintaining the rotation angle is not limited to this. For example, the connecting member 4 may maintain the rotation angle by frictional force, such as a torque hinge mechanism or a ball joint mechanism. Furthermore, the connecting member 4 is not limited to a configuration in which the shaft portion 24 is a convex portion and the shaft hole 12a is a through hole or a recess, but the shaft portion 24 may be a through hole or a recess, and the bearing portion 12 may be a convex portion. Furthermore, the connecting member 4 is not limited to a configuration in which the first connecting portion 10 is provided with a notch portion 13 and the second connecting portion 20 is provided with a fitting portion 25, but the first connecting portion 10 may be provided with a fitting portion 25 and the second connecting portion 20 may be provided with a notch portion 13.

[0052] In this way, the figure 2 and decorative member 3 are connected via the connecting member 4, and the rotation angle can be adjusted by the hinge structure. In addition, the notch portion 13 and the fitting portion 25 can maintain the rotation angle, so the viewing form can be easily changed while improving the supporting force. The figurative body 2 and the decorative member 3 are connected via a connecting member 4, but the figurative body 2 and the decorative member 3 may also be connected directly. In this case, the connecting member 4 may not be provided as long as the structure can maintain the rotation angle of the figurative body 2 and the decorative member 3.

[0053] 3 and 4, the connecting portion 3e of the decorative member 3 that connects to the figure 2 is provided on the surface 3a of the decorative member 3 at a predetermined distance from the outer edge of the decorative member 3. In other words, the notch for inserting the connecting member 4 inside is formed in the central portion of the surface 3a of the decorative member 3. In other words, the connecting member 4 connects the hip portion 2e of the figure 2 to the central portion of the decorative member 3. Therefore, when the decorative member 3 rotates from the first viewing position to the second viewing position, the figurative body 2 is placed on the surface 3a as if it is sitting on the decorative member 3 from an upright position. In this way, it is possible to express the figurative body 2 standing with the decorative member 3 as a background, as well as the figurative body 2 sitting on the decorative member 3 as a cushion, and it is possible to greatly change the viewing position with a simple configuration.

[0054] 3, the legs 2d of the figurative body 2 extend downward from the lower end (buttocks 2e) of the body 2b along the decorative member 3. In this case, the buttocks 2e of the figurative body 2 are positioned higher than the lower end 3g of the decorative member 3. In the second viewing form shown in Fig. 4, the legs 2d extend forward from the lower end of the body 2b along the decorative member 3. At this time, the buttocks 2e of the figurative body 2 rests on the surface 3a of the lower end 3g of the decorative member 3 (the front end in the second viewing form).

[0055] Therefore, when the decorative member 3 rotates from the first viewing position to the second viewing position, the figurative body 2 is placed on the surface 3a from an upright position with its legs 2d extended forward so as to sit on the decorative member 3. In this way, it is possible to further express the appearance of the figurative body 2 sitting on the decorative member 3 as a cushion.

[0056] <Latching device> 1 and 2, the fastener 5 is a resin hook member for hanging the toy 1 on an article such as a bag. The fastener 5 is placed on the upper end 3f of the decorative member 3. Specifically, the lower end of the fastener 5 is sewn to the decorative member 3 while being sandwiched between the front surface 3a and the back surface 3b of the decorative member 3. The fastener 5 may be attached to the figure 2. The fastener 5 is not limited to a hook member attached to a bag, but may also be a ball chain, an adhesive member such as a suction cup or a magnet, or a hook and loop fastener.

[0057] <Toy of Second Embodiment> Next, a toy 101 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9. Note that the description of the same content as that of the toy 1 described above will be omitted.

[0058] As shown in Figure 7, toy 101 comprises a figurative body 102 in the shape of an animal, a decorative member 103 connected to figurative body 102, a connecting member 104 that rotatably connects decorative member 103 to figurative body 102, and a fastener 105 for hanging toy 101 on an item such as a bag. A connecting member 104 is disposed inside the decorative member 103 (the space between the front surface 103a and the back surface 103b). A connecting portion 103e (notch) for inserting the connecting member 104 inside is formed at the lower end 103g of the front surface 103a. The connecting member 104 is inserted from the connecting portion 103e of the front surface 103a and attached to the decorative member 103.

[0059] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the connecting member 104 is made of a long, flexible member and can be held in any shape. The connecting member 104 is, for example, a wire, and rotatably connects the decorative member 103 to the figural body 102. The connecting member 104 is disposed inside the figural body 102 and the decorative member 103, and connects the figural body 102 and the decorative member 103. In other words, the connecting member 104 has a first end 104a attached to the inside of the figural body 102 and a second end 104b attached to the inside of the decorative member 103. Since the connecting member 104 is disposed inside the figure 102 and the decorative member 103, the toy 101 can be more clearly expressed as being freestanding.

[0060] A first end 104a in the longitudinal direction of the connecting member 104 is attached to the figural body 102. More specifically, the first end 104a is sewn to the figural body 102 with its tip rounded. Because the tip of the first end 104a is rounded, safety can be increased when gripping the figural body 102. The connecting member 104 may be fixed to the figural body 102 by, for example, adhesive, instead of by sewing the first end 104a to the figural body 102.

[0061] A second end 104b of the connecting member 104 in the longitudinal direction is attached to the decorative member 103. More specifically, the upper end portion of the second end 104b is bent into an inverted U-shape, as shown in Fig. 9. The gap in the inverted U-shape of the decorative member 103 is then sewn with sewing thread 106. The second end 104b of the connecting member 104 may be fixed to the decorative member 103 by adhesive, instead of being fixed by sewing it to the decorative member 103.

[0062] 7, the legs 102d of the figure 102 extend downward along the decorative member 103. Since the figure 102 is sewn to the lower end 103g of the decorative member 103, the buttocks 102e of the figure 102 are positioned at the same height as the lower end 3g of the decorative member 103. 8, the legs 102d extend forward along the decorative member 103. At this time, the buttocks 102e of the figure 102 are placed directly on a placing surface such as a desk.

[0063] Therefore, when decorative member 103 rotates from the first viewing position to the second viewing position, figure 102 moves from an upright position to a position where legs 102d extend forward and sit on a table or other support surface. In this way, in the second viewing position, decorative member 103 is not covered from above by figure 102, so the user can enjoy the decoration of decorative member 103 as a whole when viewing toy 1 from above.

[0064] In this way, the figurative body 2 and the decorative member 3 are connected via the connecting member 4, so the rotation angle can be maintained by a long, flexible member. Therefore, the appearance of the toy 1 can be changed with a simple structure. The connecting member 104 is not limited to a wire, but may be a shape memory alloy or the like.

[0065] <Other embodiments> In the above embodiment, the figurative body 2 has been described as having a three-dimensional shape filled with cotton material, but this is not limited to this. For example, it may be a flat character body, a PVC doll, a paper doll, etc. Furthermore, although the decorative member 3 has been described as being made of fabric, it may also be made of resin or paper.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the toy according to the present invention has been mainly described. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1, 101 toys 2, 102 figures 2a head 2b Torso 2c hand part 2d, 102d legs 2e, 102e buttocks 3, 103 Decorative materials 3a, 103a surface 3b, 103b back 3c Character information 3D picture information 3e, 103e connection 3f Upper end 3g, 103g bottom end 4, 104 Connecting member 4a, 104a First end 4b, 104b Second end 5, 105 Locking device 106 Sewing Thread 10 First connection part 11 First body part 11a Rear end 11b Mounting hole 12 Bearing section 12a Shaft hole 13 Notch 20 Second connection part 21 Second body part 21a Plate-shaped part 21b Shaft support part 22 Fixed part 22a small protrusion 23 Fixed part 23a Bottom 23b Fixed small projection 24 Shaft 25 Fitting part

Claims

1. The figurative body and A decorative member rotatably connected to the figure, The decorative member is connected to the figure so as to be able to maintain a rotation angle relative to the figure, The toy is The decorative member is switchable between a first viewing form in which a surface of the decorative member is arranged opposite a back surface of the figurative body and a second viewing form in which the surface of the decorative member is arranged intersecting with the back surface of the figurative body, A toy characterized in that, in the first viewing form, at least a portion of the surface of the decorative member is positioned outside the outer contour of the figurative body when viewed from the front.

2. The back surface of the decorative member has a flat shape, 2. The toy according to claim 1, wherein, in the second viewing mode, the decorative member supports the figure so that the figure stands upright relative to the decorative member.

3. character information corresponding to the figure is formed on the surface of the decorative member; 3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein, in the first viewing mode, at least a part of the text information is arranged outside the outer periphery of the figure and is visible.

4. The decorative member is It has a planar shape, a connecting portion that connects to the rear surface of the figure; the connecting portion is provided on the surface of the decorative member at a predetermined distance from the outer edge of the decorative member; 4. The toy according to claim 1, wherein, in the second viewing mode, the figure is placed on the surface of the decorative member.

5. The figure has a trunk portion and a leg portion extending from the trunk portion and bendably connected to the trunk portion, In the first viewing mode, the legs extend downward from the lower end of the body along the decorative member, 4. The toy according to claim 1, wherein, in the second display mode, the legs extend forward from the lower end of the body along the decorative member.

6. a connecting member that rotatably connects the decorative member to the figure; The decorative member is connected to the figure via the connecting member, 4. The toy of claim 1, wherein the connecting member has a first end attached to the interior of the figure and a second end attached to the interior of the decorative member.

7. a connecting member that rotatably connects the decorative member to the figure; The decorative member is connected to the figure via the connecting member, The connecting member is a hinge having a first connecting portion attached to the figure and a second connecting portion attached to the decorative member; The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second connecting portion is rotatably attached to the first connecting portion so as to be able to maintain a rotation angle relative to the first connecting portion.

8. The figure has a trunk and a buttocks formed at a lower end of the trunk, The first connecting portion is a plate-shaped member attached to the buttocks, The toy according to claim 7, wherein, in the second viewing form, a surface of the first connecting portion is arranged along the surface of the decorative member.

9. The first connecting portion is a first body portion attached to the figure; a bearing portion connected to a rear end portion of the first main body portion and supporting the second connecting portion; a notch portion formed around the bearing portion, The second connecting portion is a second main body portion attached to the decorative member; a shaft portion formed in the second main body portion and journaled in the bearing portion of the first connecting portion; a fitting portion formed around the shaft portion and fitting with the notch portion of the first connecting portion, The toy according to claim 7, wherein the second connecting portion maintains a rotation angle relative to the first connecting portion by fitting the fitting portion into an arbitrary position of the notch portion.

10. a connecting member that rotatably connects the decorative member to the figure; The decorative member is connected to the figure via the connecting member, The connecting member is made of a flexible member that extends in an elongated manner and can be held in any shape, a first end of the connecting member in the longitudinal direction attached to the shape; 4. The toy according to claim 1, wherein a second end of the connecting member in the length direction is attached to the decorative member.

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