Toy top game table and toy top set

Abstract

To provide a spinning top toy and a spinning top toy set capable of having a change in movement.SOLUTION: The spinning top toy is used together with a guide member in which a plurality of first teeth are formed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction, and includes a body composed of a shaft part and a body part, wherein a tooth formation member in which a plurality of second teeth capable of meshing with the first teeth are formed at equal intervals is provided on the outer periphery of the body. According to this, the spinning top toy can be effectively moved along the guide member, and the movement can be changed as the second teeth are engaged with the first teeth.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention Top toy play table and spinning top toy sets. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a dedicated top toy play table has been used to make top toys battle each other (for example, Patent Document 1). In this toy top play station, there are walls around the periphery of the battlefield that divide the battlefield. When a toy top is released onto the battlefield, it moves around and hits a wall, and then moves along the wall or is bounced off the wall and returns to the center of the battlefield, where the battle continues. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3092080 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The speed at which the toy top described in Patent Document 1 moves around is at its highest immediately after it is released, and thereafter, it simply decreases as the rotational energy decreases.Even if the toy top hits a protruding wall, the toy top slides along the wall as it rotates, and although there is some change in the speed at which it moves around, it only moves around within a predictable range. In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides: Top toy You can vary the way you move around Top toy play table The present invention aims to provide a spinning top toy set. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first method is A play station for playing by spinning a toy top, The game table is A field where the toy spins and moves, a peripheral wall portion provided on the periphery of the field portion and capable of coming into contact with the toy top, a transmission part provided on a part of the peripheral wall part for receiving the rotational force of the toy top and accelerating the movement of the toy top; This is a top toy play table that features:

[0006] The second means is the first means, At least a part of the peripheral wall portion is formed to come into contact with the toy top and receive the rotational force thereof, and the contact portion is formed to generate a reaction force corresponding to the rotational force, and the reaction force increases the moving speed of the toy top. It is characterized by:

[0007] The third means is the second means, The peripheral wall portion has an inner surface that forms a guide surface, and both ends of the guide surface extend toward the center of the field portion.

[0008] The fourth means is the third means, The upper surface of the field portion is concave, and the guide surface is provided within the concave surface.

[0009] The fifth means is the third or fourth means, The guide surface is characterized in that it is formed in a C-shape in plan view.

[0010] The sixth means is any one of the first to fifth means, The toy top is characterized in that it has rollers on its outer periphery that come into contact with guide surfaces provided on the peripheral wall portion.

[0011] The seventh measure is: A play station for playing by spinning a toy top, The game table is A field section where the spinning top toy can move around, a peripheral wall portion provided on the periphery of the field portion and capable of contacting the toy top, a transmission part provided on a part of the peripheral wall part for receiving the rotational force of the toy top and accelerating the movement of the toy top; This is a toy top set that features the following.

[0012] The eighth means is the seventh means, The toy top is characterized by having a transmission part that accelerates the movement of the toy top.

[0013] The ninth means is the seventh means, At least a part of the peripheral wall portion is formed to come into contact with the toy top and receive the rotational force thereof, and the contact portion is formed to generate a reaction force corresponding to the rotational force, and the reaction force increases the moving speed of the toy top. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The present invention can realize a toy top play table and toy top set that can vary the movement of the toy top. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a top toy set according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft of the toy top, seen from above. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion as viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the shaft fixing member as viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the operation of a toy top. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another shaft portion. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of another shaft portion as viewed from above. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of another shaft portion as viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another toy top. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of another toy top seen from above. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of another toy top seen from below. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the three interchangeable top plates. [Figure 16] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the relationship between an engaging protrusion and an engaging portion of one upper plate. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the shaft portion. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a modified shaft portion as viewed from above. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a modified example of the shaft portion as viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of another toy top. [Figure 21]FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft of another toy top, seen from above. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft of another toy top, as viewed from below. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another top toy set according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, a toy top set according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toy top set 100 according to an embodiment. The toy top set 100 of this embodiment includes a toy top 1 and a toy top play table 9 for battling toy tops.

[0018] "Toy spinning top play table 9" FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toy spinning top play base 9, and FIG. The top toy play table 9 is generally box-shaped and approximately square in plan view, and includes a base board 90 that forms a battlefield 92 of the top toy 1, a cover body 91 that can be attached and detached to the base board 90, and a fastener 97 (see FIG. 3) for fixing the cover body 91 to the base board 90. It is prepared.

[0019] The base plate 90 has a generally square shape in plan view with one corner missing. The base plate 90 has a predetermined thickness, and its upper surface is a bowl-shaped concave surface, the central portion of which forms the battlefield 92. Two sets of band-shaped guide members 93 are provided within the concave surface of the base plate 90 so as to divide the battlefield 92. Each set of guide members 93 is formed in a C-shape in plan view, and has teeth on the inner surface. (Transmission section)are formed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction. The two sets of guide members 93 are installed so that the C-shaped recessed portions face each other, and both ends of each set of guide members 93 extend toward the center of the battlefield 92. This allows the toy top 1 to move along the guide members 93 while accelerating, and to be guided so as to collide with other toy tops remaining in the center. Furthermore, a step portion 94 is formed at each of the three corners of the base board 90. The step portion 94 has a rectangular hole 94a formed therein.

[0020] The cover body 91 is also generally square in plan view. The cover body 91 has a predetermined thickness and is shaped to cover the sides and top of the outer periphery of the base board 90 in plan view. A circular window 91a is formed on the top surface of the cover body 91, and when attached to the base board 90, the battlefield 92 can be directly viewed through this window 91a. The cover body 91 has step portions 95 formed in portions corresponding to the three corners of the base board 90. Rectangular holes 95a are formed in the step portions 95. When the cover body 91 is attached to the base board 90, the step portions 95 and 94 overlap, and the rectangular holes 95a and 94a match up vertically. A corner 96 of the cover body 91 where the step 95 is not formed is inclined downward and outward from the base board 90. When the toy top 1 that is bounced off the base board 90 in a battle hits this corner 96, it is ejected outside the base board 90.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the fastener 97. The fastener 97 is composed of a female part 98 and a male part 99 . The female tool 98 has a cylindrical portion 98a, and a flange portion 98b is formed immediately above the lower end of the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 98a. When the cover body 91 is fixed to the base plate 90, the flange portion 98b of the female tool 98 is brought into contact with the edge of the rectangular hole 95a of the step portion 95 from above. The male component 99 has a structure in which a pair of claws 99b are erected in a recess of a rectangular tray-shaped base 99a. When the cover body 91 of the male device 99 is fixed to the base plate 90, the edge of the base body 99a of the male device 99 is brought into contact with the edge of the rectangular hole 94a of the step portion 94 from below, and the claw 99b is inserted into the hole of the cylindrical portion 98a of the female device 98 from below and engaged with the upper end of the cylindrical portion 98a. This fixes the cover body 91 to the base plate 90.

[0022] <Toy spinning top 1> FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the toy top 1. As shown in FIG. This toy top 1 is roughly divided into a body portion 10 and a shaft portion 50.

[0023] <Torso 10> The body 10 is composed of an upper body 20 and a lower body 30.

[0024] 1. Upper torso 20 Upper body portion 20 is a composite disk-shaped structure. In a plan view, upper body portion 20 is divided into a circular central portion 22 and an annular outer peripheral portion 23 by an annular groove 25, and two partially arc-shaped slits 26 are formed at the bottom of annular groove 25. The two slits 26 are formed at positions that are point-symmetrical to each other with respect to the axis. Furthermore, the underside of the upper body 20 has an L-shaped outward Two coupling claws 27 are formed. The two coupling claws 27 are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with each other with respect to the axis.

[0025] 2. Lower torso 30 The lower body section 30 is a composite disc-shaped structure. In a plan view, the lower body section 30 is divided into a circular central section 32 and an annular outer peripheral section 33 by an annular groove 35, and two approximately arc-shaped slits 36 are formed at the bottom of the annular groove 35. The two slits 36 are formed at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other with respect to the axis. The annular groove 35 is wider than the annular groove 25. Furthermore, a coupling claw (not shown) that engages with the coupling claw 27 of the upper body 20 to couple the upper body 20 and the lower body 30 is formed on the outer edge of one circumferential end of each slit 36, and a mating protrusion 37b that engages with a mating recess 53g (described below) to couple the lower body 30 and the shaft 50 is formed on the outer edge of the other circumferential end of each slit 36. The two coupling claws (not shown) are provided in positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other about the axis, and the two mating protrusions 37b are also provided in positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other about the axis.

[0026] (shaft 50) FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50 of the toy top 1 as seen from above, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50 as seen from below. Rotary shaft 51 has a tapered shaft tip 51a in the shape of an inverted truncated cone and a shaft body 51b connected to shaft tip 51a. The upper end diameter of shaft tip 51a is larger than the diameter of shaft body 51b, and the upper end of shaft tip 51a protrudes outward in an annular shape from shaft body 51b. Two D-cut portions 51c are formed at the upper end of shaft body 51b, and are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the axis center. This rotating shaft 51 is fixed to the shaft fixing member 55 by having the upper end of the shaft body 51b, which is passed from below through the hole 52a of the gear 52, the hole 53a of the cover body 53, and the hole 54a of the claw member 54, fit into the fitting hole 55a of the shaft fixing member 55.

[0027] gear (Transmission section) Gear 52 is capable of meshing with the teeth of guide member 93, and is supported from below by an annular protruding portion at the upper end of shaft tip 51a of rotating shaft 51. A plurality of meshing pawls 52b are formed on the upper end surface of gear 52 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0028] The cover body 53 is formed in the shape of a deep circular dish, and a hole 53a is formed in the bottom, into which the upper end of the gear 52 fits. An outward flange 53b is formed at the upper end of the cover body 53. Two fitting protrusions 53c are formed on the outward flange 53b so that they protrude outward. The two fitting protrusions 53c are located point-symmetrically with respect to each other about the axis. A fitting recess 53g is formed in the fitting protrusion 53c. The fitting protrusion 53c fits into the slit 36 ​​so that the fitting recess 53g fits into the fitting protrusion 37b. This joins the shaft portion 50 and the lower trunk portion 30. Two bosses 53d with threaded holes are formed inside the cover body 53. The two bosses 53d are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the axis. Furthermore, on the inner surface of the cover body 53, four fitting recesses 53e are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, into which fitting protrusions 54c, which will be described later, are fitted.

[0029] The pawl member 54 is formed in a disk shape, and on its underside, a plurality of meshing pawls 54b are formed in the circumferential direction so as to mesh with the meshing pawls 52b of the gear 52. In addition, on the outer periphery of the pawl member 54, four fitting protrusions 54c are formed so as to protrude outward and fit loosely into the fitting recesses 53e. The pawl member 54 and the meshing pawls 52b form a meshing clutch. This meshing clutch causes the gear 52 to roll along the guide member 93 in a partial clutch state.

[0030] The shaft fixing member 55 is configured in a cylindrical shape with a top. This shaft fixing member 55 fits inside the cover body 53, and accommodates the claw member 54 inside between the shaft fixing member 55 and the cover body 53. Four notches 55d are formed in a cylindrical portion 55c below a top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55, into which the fitting protrusions 54c of the claw member 54 fit, allowing the claw member 54 to move up and down within a predetermined range. The outer periphery of the top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55 protrudes in an annular shape from the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 55c. Two arc-shaped notches 55e are formed in this protruding portion. The two notches 55e are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other with respect to the axis center. Each notch 55e abuts against the outer periphery of the boss 53d. 7, three bent leaf springs 55f are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the top plate 55b of the shaft fixing member 55. These leaf springs 55f press the claw member 54 downward, and press the interlocking claws 54b against the interlocking claws 52b.

[0031] A disk-shaped upper plate 57 is provided on the shaft fixing member 55 . The upper plate 57 forms the upper surface of the shaft portion 50, and has a screw insertion hole 57a formed in a portion corresponding to the boss 53d. The upper plate 57 is fixed to the cover body 53 by inserting the shaft of a male screw (not shown) into the screw insertion hole 57a from above and screwing this male screw into the female screw of the boss 53d.

[0032] <How to assemble toy top 1> The upper body section 20 and the lower body section 30 are butted together in the axial direction, and the coupling claws 27 of the upper body section 20 are inserted from above into the slits 36 of the lower body section 30. Then, the upper body section 20 is rotated clockwise relative to the lower body section 30. This causes the coupling claws 27 of the upper body section 20 to engage with the coupling claws (not shown) of the lower body section 30, and the upper body section 20 and the lower body section 30 are coupled together. Next, the lower body 30 to which the upper body 20 is attached is butted against the shaft 50 in the axial direction, and the fitting recess 53g is fitted into the fitting protrusion 37b, and the fitting protrusion 53c is fitted into the slit 36. This joins the shaft 50 and the lower body 30.

[0033] <Rotation of toy top 1> The toy top 1 is urged to rotate by a launcher (not shown). The launcher includes a fork that is inserted into the slit 26 in the upper body 20 and a rotation mechanism that rotates the fork. The toy top 1 is urged to rotate by inserting the fork into the slit 26 in the upper body 20 and rotating the fork with the rotation mechanism. The urged to rotate top 1 is then released from the launcher.

[0034] <Operation> When the toy top 1 is released onto the battlefield 92, it moves around due to recoil in the direction opposite to the rotation of the toy top 1. At this time, the gear 52 rotates integrally with the rotation shaft 51. This movement causes the gear 52 of the toy top 1 to hit the guide member 93. The impact force at this time causes the gear 52 to rotate relative to the rotation shaft 51 against the biasing force of the leaf spring 55f, thereby absorbing the impact. This makes it easier for the toy top 1 to temporarily stay near the guide member 93, increasing the probability that the gear 52 will mesh with the teeth of the guide member 93. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 , when the gear 52 meshes with the teeth of the guide member 93, the toy top 1 rotates the gear 52 in a half-clutch state in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation shaft 51, moving along the guide member 93 and accelerating the movement of the toy top 1. In other words, the rotation of the toy top 1 is more easily transmitted to the guide member 93, and the movement of the toy top 1 can be accelerated.

[0035] <Other shaft parts 50A> Fig. 9 is a perspective view of another shaft portion 50A, Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft portion 50A as seen from above, and Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the other shaft portion 50A as seen from below. In the shaft portion 50A, parts corresponding to the components of the shaft portion 50 are given the same reference numerals, and their explanation will be omitted as appropriate. do.

[0036] The major difference between this shaft portion 50A and the above-mentioned shaft portion 50 is that, whereas in shaft portion 50, the pressing of interlocking claw 54b against interlocking claw 52b is performed by leaf spring 55f, in shaft portion 50A, the pressing of interlocking claw 54b against interlocking claw 52b is performed by coil spring 62.

[0037] To achieve this configuration, a pressure plate 61 is provided between the claw member 54 and the shaft fixing member 55 in the shaft portion 50A. The pressure plate 61 is formed in a disk shape and has a hole 61a in the center through which the shaft body 51b of the rotating shaft 51 is inserted. Furthermore, guide rods 61b are erected on the upper surface of the pressure plate 61 at positions point-symmetrical with respect to the shaft center, and these guide rods 61b are inserted into guide holes 55g of the shaft fixing member 55 and guide holes 57b of the upper plate 57. A coil spring 62 is wound around each guide rod 61b, and the pressure plate 61 urges the pawl members 54 toward the gear 52. Note that a part is provided that presses down on the guide rods 61b from above and restricts the upward movement of the pawl members 54, making it possible to adjust the strength of the engagement clutch between the pawl members 54 and the engaging pawls 54b. Two notches 61c are formed in the pressure plate 61. The two notches 61c are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the axis center. Each notch 61c abuts against the outer periphery of the boss 53d.

[0038] Although the shaft portion 50A differs from the shaft portion 50 in minor points, such as the fact that the fitting protrusion 53c and the screw insertion hole 55h are provided in the shaft fixing member 55, the two generally have the same structure. A toy top having the shaft portion 50A configured in this manner exerts the same functions and effects as the toy top 1.

[0039] Other spinning top toys 1A 12 is a perspective view of another toy top 1A, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of another toy top 1A seen from above, and FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of another toy top 1A seen from below.

[0040] The rotation shaft 71 of this toy top 1A has a cylindrical large-diameter shaft tip 71a and a shaft body 71b connected to the shaft tip 71a. Two D-cut portions 71c are formed at the upper end of shaft body 71b, and are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the axis center. The shaft body 71b of the rotary shaft 71 is passed through the hole 72a of the gear 72 and the hole 73a of the cover body 73 from below, and the upper end is fitted into a fitting hole 74i on the lower surface of the shaft fixing member 74.

[0041] The gear 72 has an engaging portion 72b formed on the outer periphery of the upper end thereof, the engaging portion 72b being made up of a wave-shaped uneven portion formed over the entire circumference in the circumferential direction. A cylindrical portion is erected within the recessed portion on the upper surface of the gear 72, and this cylindrical portion forms a fitting recess 72c.

[0042] The cover body 73 is formed in the shape of a deep circular dish, and an outward flange 73b is formed at the upper end of the cover body 73. Two bosses 73c are provided inside the cover body 73. The two bosses 73c are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to the axis center. Each boss 73c has a screw insertion hole 73d formed therein. Furthermore, an arc-shaped notch 73e is formed on the inner end portion of each boss 73 at the outer side of the outward flange 73b. Furthermore, other notches 73f are formed at the inner end of the outward flange 73b at a position 90 degrees apart in the circumferential direction from each of the notches 73d. Each notch 73f is provided across the lower portion of the outward flange 73b. The two notches 73f are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other with respect to the axis.

[0043] The shaft fixing member 74 is configured in a plate shape and includes a base body 74b that is substantially rectangular in plan view. Two tongues 74c are attached to the outside of the base body 74b, corresponding to the notches 73e, and two belt-like elastic pieces 74d are attached, each with both ends connected to the tongues 74c. A screw insertion hole 74e is formed in each tongue 74c. An engaging protrusion 74f is formed in the longitudinal center of the inner surface of each elastic piece 74d. The elastic pieces 74d and the engaging portion 72b form a mechanical clutch. This mechanical clutch causes the gear 72 to roll along the guide member 93 in a partial clutch state. Furthermore, a mating protrusion 74h that fits into the inside of the mating recess 72c is formed on the underside of the base body 74b, and a mating hole 74i is formed in this mating protrusion 74h, into which the upper end of the shaft body 71b of the rotating shaft 71 fits. A circular recess 74g is formed on the top surface of the base body 74b, and a countersunk hole 74j is formed in the center thereof. A shaft portion of a male screw (not shown) is passed through the countersunk hole 74j from above, and the male screw is screwed into a female screw (not shown) of the shaft body 51b of the rotating shaft 51.

[0044] The disk 75 fits into a circular recess 74g on the top surface of the base 74a. The lid 76 provided on the disk 75 is formed in a substantially disk shape. Two bosses 76a with threaded holes are provided on the lid 76 corresponding to the bosses 73c, and two notches 76b are formed corresponding to the notches 73f. A male screw (not shown) is threaded from below through the screw insertion hole 73d of the cover 73 and the screw insertion hole 74e of the shaft fixing member 74, and is screwed into the female screw (not shown) of the boss 76a. When the lid 76 is attached to the cover 73, a predetermined gap is formed between the notches 76b and 73f.

[0045] The upper plate 77 is formed in a disk shape, and a protrusion 77a that is approximately hexagonal in plan view is formed in the center of the upper surface. A hole 77b with an internal thread is formed in the center of the protrusion 77a, and a bolt 78 is screwed into the internal thread. Two L-shaped outward claws 77c are formed on the underside of the upper plate 77, corresponding to the notches 76b. The two outward claws 77c are provided at positions point-symmetrical with respect to each other about the axis. Abutment protrusions 77d are formed on the inside of each outward claw 77c. The upper plate 77 is attached to the cover body 73 by inserting the outward claws 77c into the gap between the notches 76b and 73f and engaging the edges of the notches 73f.

[0046] 15(A) to 15(C) show three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C in which the positions at which the contact projections 77d are formed relative to the outward claws 77c are different from one another. The positions of the contact protrusions 77d on these three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C are different in the circumferential direction. Furthermore, the lengths of the contact protrusions 77d on the upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C are also different so that the contact protrusions 77d on the upper plate 77a come into contact with the elastic pieces 74d of the shaft fixing member 74 and the engagement protrusions 74f of the elastic pieces 74d reliably engage with the engagement portions 72b of the gear 72. These three upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C are configured to be replaceable. By replacing the upper plates 77A, 77B, and 77C, the positions of contact between the contact protrusions 77d and the elastic pieces 74d can be changed.

[0047] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the engaging protrusion 74f and the engaging portion 72b when the upper plate 77A is used. As shown in the figure, when the contact protrusion 77d of the upper plate 77A contacts the elastic piece 74d of the shaft fixing member 74, the engagement protrusion 74f of the elastic piece 74d engages with the engagement portion 72b of the gear 72. In this case, if the contact position between the contact protrusion 77c and the elastic piece 74d is changed, the pressing force of the engagement protrusion 74f on the engagement portion 72b changes. Therefore, by replacing the upper plates 77A, 77B, 77C, the operation timing of the mechanical clutch can be changed, and the moving characteristics of the toy top 1A can be changed. In other words, when using an abutment member 77A in which an abutment protrusion (abutment portion) 77d is formed at a relatively long distance from the engagement protrusion 74f, the elastic piece 74d is easily deformed, making it easier for the teeth of the gear 72 and the teeth of the guide member 93 to mesh with each other, and when using an abutment member 77C in which an abutment protrusion (abutment portion) 77d is formed at a relatively short distance from the engagement protrusion 74f, meshing is less likely, but after the teeth of the gear 72 and the teeth of the guide member 93 mesh with each other, the speed at which the toy top 1A moves around is more likely to increase.

[0048] This toy top 1A is rotationally biased by a launcher different from the launcher that biases the toy top 1, and has the same functions and effects as the toy top 1.

[0049] <Modified Shaft 50B> FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a modified shaft portion 50B, FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50B as viewed from above, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion 50B as viewed from below. In the shaft portion 50B of this modified example, the rotary shaft 81 includes a shaft main body 81a and a shaft tip member 81b. The shaft body 81a is cylindrical and has a large diameter, and an outward flange 81c is formed at the lower end thereof. The lower end portion of the outward flange 81c forms a fitting portion 81d having irregularities formed on the outer peripheral surface. Meanwhile, a small cylindrical projection 81e that serves as the ground contact portion is formed at the bottom of tip member 81b, and the portion above this is a large-diameter, bottomed cylindrical portion 81f into the recess of which fitting portion 81d of shaft body 81a is fitted.

[0050] The ring gear 82 is fitted onto the shaft body 81a from above. Two bosses 81e with threaded holes are formed on the top surface of the shaft body 81a. The two bosses 81e are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical with respect to each other about the axis. A friction clutch is formed between the shaft body 81a and the ring gear 82. This friction clutch causes the ring gear 82 to roll along a guide member 93 in a partial clutch state. The reason why a recess is formed on the outer periphery of the shaft body 81a is to adjust the operation timing of the friction clutch. Additionally, a cylindrical shaft fixing member 83 with a top is fitted over the shaft main body 81a. The ring gear 82 is sandwiched between the lower end of the shaft fixing member 83 and the outward flange 81c. Furthermore, a substantially hexagonal protrusion 83b is formed on the shaft fixing member 83, and a female screw 83d is formed in a central hole 83f of this protrusion 83b. Furthermore, two countersunk holes 83g are formed outside the central hole 83f, corresponding to the bosses 81e. The shaft fixing member 83 is assembled to the rotating shaft 81 by threading a male screw (not shown) through the countersunk hole 83g into the threaded boss 81e.

[0051] The shaft portion 50B is coupled to a body portion (not shown), for example, by a male screw (not shown) that screws into the female screw 83d. A toy top having the shaft portion 50B configured in this manner exerts the same functions and effects as the toy top 1.

[0052] "Modified spinning top toy 1B" FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a toy top 1B, which is a modified example of the toy top 1. FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the shaft portion of shaft 50C as viewed from below. The parts indicated by the reference numerals in these figures that are the same as those in Figures 4, 5, and 6 have the same configurations, and therefore their explanations will be omitted where appropriate.

[0053] The toy top 1B differs from the toy top 1 in that a roller 52C is provided instead of the gear 52. (Transmission section) is made of highly friction-resistant materials such as rubber, sandpaper, brush, cloth, Velcro (registered trademark), and adhesive materials.

[0054] This toy top 1B exerts a particularly significant effect when used with a toy top play stand 9B shown in Figure 23. In this case, the guide surface of the guide member 93B of the toy top play stand 9B (Transmission section) It is preferable that the pad is made of a material with high friction resistance, such as rubber, sandpaper, brush, cloth, Velcro, or adhesive material.

[0055] When this toy top 1B is released onto the battlefield 92, it moves around due to recoil in the direction opposite to the rotation of the toy top 1B. At this time, the roller 52C rotates integrally with the rotation shaft 51. This movement causes the roller 52C of the toy top 1B to hit the guide member 93B. The impact force at this time causes the roller 52C to rotate relative to the rotation shaft 51 against the biasing force of the leaf spring 55f (see FIG. 7), thereby absorbing the impact. This makes it easier for the roller 52C to come into contact with the guide member 93B, and sliding is suppressed by the frictional resistance of the roller 52C. In a half-clutch state, the roller 52C rotates with the rotation of the rotation shaft 51 and moves along the guide member 93B, accelerating the movement of the toy top 1B. In other words, the rotation of the toy top 1B is more easily transmitted to the guide member 93B, accelerating the movement of the toy top 1B.

[0056] Other variations In the above embodiment, the guide member 93 is fixed to the top toy play base 9, but the guide member 93 may be separate from the top toy play base 9 so that the player can hold the guide member 93 directly in their hand and bring it close to the top to use it.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the rotation shaft is provided with one gear that meshes with the teeth of the guide member, but multiple gears having axes on a single circle concentric with the rotation shaft may be provided, or multiple tooth-forming members with arc-shaped teeth may be provided in the circumferential direction.

[0058] Moreover, the gears 52, 72, 82 in the case of another shaft portion 50A, another toy top 1A, or a modified shaft portion 50B can be replaced with the roller 52C of the toy top 1B.

[0059] [Appendix 1] The present invention provides A toy top is used together with a guide member having a guide surface on which a plurality of first teeth are formed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction, and the toy top has a main body composed of a shaft portion and a body portion, Second teeth that can mesh with the first teeth are formed at predetermined intervals on the outer periphery of the main body. It is a top toy characterized by the following.

[0060] [Appendix 2] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 1, The second teeth are formed on a teeth forming member, and the teeth forming member is movably mounted on the body.

[0061] [Appendix 3] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 2, The tooth forming member is a gear provided on a rotation shaft that rotates integrally with the main body.

[0062] [Appendix 4] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 2 or Appendix 3, The tooth forming member may further include a resistance means for providing a resistance to movement between the main body and the tooth forming member.

[0063] [Appendix 5] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 4, the tooth-forming member is a gear provided on a rotation shaft that rotates integrally with the main body, The resistance means rotates the rotation shaft and the gear together in a normal state, and When an impact is applied to the gear, the gear rotates relative to the rotation shaft, and when the second tooth and the first tooth are in mesh with each other, the gear rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotation shaft, causing the gear to roll along the guide member.

[0064] [Appendix 6] The present invention is the invention of Supplementary Note 5, characterized in that the resistance means is constituted by a clutch.

[0065] [Appendix 7] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 6, The resistance means is composed of a mesh clutch, and includes: a first claw portion formed at one end of the gear in the axial direction; a claw member that is not rotatable relative to the rotation shaft and is provided axially movable, and has a second claw portion formed thereon that can mesh with the first claw portion; and a leaf spring that is provided on the main body and biases the claw member in a direction that causes the second claw portion to mesh with the first claw portion, and the gear rolls along the guide member while meshing the second tooth with the first tooth in a partial clutch state. It is characterized by:

[0066] [Appendix 8] The present invention is the invention of Supplementary Note 7, characterized in that the resistance means includes a coil spring instead of the leaf spring.

[0067] [Appendix 9] The present invention is an invention of Appendix 6, characterized in that the resistance means is composed of a friction clutch configured between the main body and the gear, and the gear is rolled along the guide member while the second teeth and the first teeth are meshed in a half-clutch state.

[0068] [Appendix 10] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 6, wherein the resistance means is constituted by a mechanical clutch, and includes an engaging portion constituted by a concave-convex portion and rotating integrally with the gear, an elastic member provided radially outward of the engaging portion and having a protrusion engageable with a concave portion of the engaging portion, and an abutting member having an abutting portion at a position apart from the protrusion of the elastic member, and fitting the protrusion into the concave portion by abutting against the abutting portion, and the gear rolls along the guide member while meshing the second tooth with the first tooth in a half-clutch state. It is characterized by:

[0069] [Appendix 11] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 10, characterized in that the device has a plurality of replaceable abutment members in which the abutment portions are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

[0070] [Appendix 12] The present invention is a toy top set comprising a toy top according to any one of the inventions of Supplementary Notes 1 to 11 and a toy top play base on which the guide member is fixedly provided.

[0071] [Appendix 13] The present invention provides A top toy used together with a guide member and having a main body composed of a shaft and a body, a first friction resistance portion that is in contact with the guide surface of the guide member on the outer periphery of the main body; It is a top toy characterized by the following.

[0072] [Appendix 14] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 13, characterized in that the first friction resistance portion is provided so as to be movable relative to the main body.

[0073] [Appendix 15] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 14, characterized in that the first friction resistance portion is a roller provided on a rotation shaft that rotates integrally with the main body.

[0074] [Appendix 16] The present invention is any one of the inventions of Supplementary Notes 13 to 15, characterized in that a second friction resistance portion that abuts against the first friction resistance portion is formed on the guide surface of the guide member.

[0075] [Appendix 17] The present invention is any one of the inventions of Supplementary Notes 13 to 16, characterized in that it comprises resistance means that provides a motion resistance between the main body and the first frictional resistance portion.

[0076] [Appendix 18] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 17, the first friction resistance portion is a roller provided on a rotation shaft that rotates integrally with the main body, The resistance means rotates the rotating shaft and the roller integrally under normal conditions, and rotates the roller relative to the rotating shaft when an impact is applied to the roller, and when the roller and the guide member are in contact with each other, rotates the roller in accordance with the rotation of the rotating shaft, causing the roller to roll along the guide member.

[0077] [Appendix 19] The present invention is the invention of Appendix 18, characterized in that the resistance means is constituted by a clutch.

[0078] [Appendix 20] The present invention is an invention of Appendix 19, characterized in that the resistance means is composed of a meshing clutch, and includes a first claw portion formed at one end of the roller in the axial direction, a claw member that cannot rotate relatively to the rotating shaft and is movable in the axial direction and has a second claw portion formed thereon that can mesh with the first claw portion, and a leaf spring that is provided on the main body and urges the claw member in a direction that causes the second claw portion to mesh with the first claw portion, and the roller is rolled along the guide member in a half-clutch state.

[0079] [Appendix 21] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 20, characterized in that the resistance means includes a coil spring instead of the leaf spring.

[0080] [Appendix 22] The present invention is an invention of Appendix 19, characterized in that the resistance means is composed of a friction clutch configured between the main body and the roller, and causes the roller to roll along the guide member in a half-clutch state.

[0081] [Appendix 23] The present invention is an invention of Appendix 19, characterized in that the resistance means is composed of a mechanical clutch, and includes an engagement portion composed of a recess and rotating integrally with the roller, an elastic member provided radially outward of the engagement portion and having a protrusion engageable with the recess, and an abutment member having an abutment portion at a position away from the protrusion of the elastic member, and fitting the protrusion into the recess by abutting against the abutment portion, and the roller rolls along the guide member in a half-clutch state.

[0082] [Appendix 24] The present invention is an invention of Supplementary Note 23, characterized in that it has a plurality of replaceable abutment members in which the abutment portions are formed at different distances from the protrusion.

[0083] [Appendix 25] The present invention is a toy top set comprising: a toy top according to any one of Supplementary Notes 13 to 24; and a toy top play base on which the guide member is fixedly provided.

[0084] [Effects of Appendix 1] According to Supplementary Note 1, when the second teeth mesh with the first teeth, the toy top rolls along the guide member without sliding, allowing for effective movement. Furthermore, if the second gear is fixed to the main body, the meshing of the second teeth with the first teeth transmits the rotation of the toy top to the guide member, allowing the movement of the toy top to rapidly accelerate. In this way, the meshing of the second teeth with the first teeth can bring about a change in movement.

[0085] [Effects of Appendix 2] According to Supplementary Note 2, when the second teeth come into contact with the guide member, they are less likely to be repelled, and the second teeth and the first teeth can more easily mesh with each other.

[0086] [Effects of Appendix 3] According to Supplementary Note 3, since the tooth-forming member is a gear with the first teeth provided on the rotation shaft, the tooth-forming member has a simple structure and its mounting structure is also simple. In addition, since it is a gear, it is easy to utilize the power of the toy top.

[0087] [Effects of Appendix 4] According to Supplementary Note 4, since the resistance means is provided, the rotation of the toy top is transmitted to the first tooth of the guide member via the tooth forming member, and the speed around the movement of the toy top can be increased.

[0088] [Effects of Appendix 5] According to Supplementary Note 5, when the gear collides with the guide member, the gear rotates in a direction that reduces the impact on the rotating shaft, making it easier for the first teeth to mesh with the second teeth. Furthermore, after the first teeth mesh with the second teeth, the first teeth rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0089] [Effects of Appendix 6] According to Appendix 6, the clutch allows the first teeth and the second teeth to easily mesh together, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0090] [Effects of Appendix 7] According to Appendix 7, when the gear collides with the guide member, the gear is rotated against the biasing force of the leaf spring in a direction that alleviates the impact relative to the rotating shaft, so that the impact is effectively absorbed and the first teeth easily mesh with the second teeth. Furthermore, after the first teeth mesh with the second teeth, the gear rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0091] [Effects of Appendix 8] According to Supplementary Note 8, when the gear collides with the guide member, the gear is rotated against the biasing force of the coil spring in a direction that reduces the impact on the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the same effect as the seventh means.

[0092] [Effects of Appendix 9] According to Supplementary Note 9, when the gear collides with the guide member, the friction clutch rotates the gear in a direction that reduces the impact on the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the same effect as the seventh means.

[0093] [Effects of Appendix 10] According to Supplementary Note 10, when the gear collides with the guide member, the elastic member elastically deforms, causing the gear to rotate in a direction that absorbs the impact relative to the rotation shaft, thereby achieving the same effect as the seventh means.

[0094] [Effects of Appendix 11] According to Appendix 11, the characteristics of the toy top can be changed by replacing the contact members. In other words, when an abutment member having an abutment portion formed at a relatively long distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the gear is small, and when an abutment member having an abutment portion formed at a relatively short distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the gear is large.

[0095] [Effects of Appendix 12] According to Appendix 12, a toy top set can be realized that effectively demonstrates the functions of the toy tops according to the first to eleventh means.

[0096] [Effects of Appendix 13] According to Supplementary Note 13, when the first frictional resistance portion abuts against the guide member, the toy top rolls along the guide member, thereby enabling effective movement. Furthermore, if the first frictional resistance portion is fixed to the main body, the abutment between the first frictional resistance portion and the guide member transmits the rotation of the toy top to the guide member, accelerating the movement of the toy top. In this way, the abutment between the first frictional resistance portion and the guide member can bring about a change in the movement.

[0097] [Effects of Appendix 14] According to Supplementary Note 14, when the first frictional resistance portion comes into contact with the guide member, it is difficult for the first frictional resistance portion to be repelled, and the first frictional resistance portion and the guide member can easily come into contact with each other.

[0098] [Effects of Appendix 15] According to Supplementary Note 15, since the first friction resistance portion is a roller provided on the rotation shaft, the configuration is simple and the mounting structure is also simple. In addition, since it is a roller, it is easy to utilize the power of the toy top.

[0099] [Effects of Appendix 16] According to Supplementary Note 16, the first friction resistance portion abuts against the second friction resistance portion of the guide member, so that the gripping force is increased and the roller can roll more easily.

[0100] [Effects of Appendix 17] According to Supplementary Note 17, since the resistance means is provided, the rotation of the toy top is transmitted to the guide member via the first friction resistance portion, and the speed around the movement of the toy top can be increased.

[0101] [Effects of Appendix 18] According to Appendix 18, when the roller collides with the guide member, the roller rotates in a direction that reduces the impact, making it easier for the roller to come into contact with the guide member. Furthermore, after the roller comes into contact with the guide member, the roller rotates in accordance with the rotation of the rotation shaft, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0102] [Effects of Appendix 19] According to Supplementary Note 19, the clutch allows the first friction resistance portion and the second friction resistance portion to easily come into contact with each other, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0103] [Effects of Appendix 20] According to Supplementary Note 20, when the roller collides with the guide member, the roller rotates against the biasing force of the leaf spring in a direction that absorbs the impact, making it easier for the roller to come into contact with the guide member. Furthermore, after the roller comes into contact with the guide member, the roller rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation shaft, thereby increasing the speed at which the toy top moves around.

[0104] [Effect of Appendix 21] According to Supplementary Note 21, when the roller collides with the guide member, the roller rotates in a direction that alleviates the impact against the biasing force of the coil spring, thereby achieving the same effect as that of the twentieth means.

[0105] [Effects of Appendix 22] According to Supplementary Note 22, when the roller collides with the guide member, the friction clutch rotates the roller in a direction that reduces the impact, so that the same effect as that of the twentieth means can be obtained.

[0106] [Effects of Appendix 23] According to Supplementary Note 23, when the roller collides with the guide member, the elastic member elastically deforms, causing the gear to rotate in a direction that absorbs the impact relative to the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the same effect as that of the 20th means.

[0107] [Effects of Appendix 24] According to Supplementary Note 24, the characteristics of the toy top can be changed by replacing the contact member. That is, when a contact member having a contact portion formed at a relatively long distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the roller is small, and when a contact member having a contact portion formed at a relatively short distance from the protrusion is used, the operating resistance between the rotating shaft and the roller is large.

[0108] [Effects of Appendix 25] According to Appendix 25, a toy top set can be realized that effectively demonstrates the functions of the toy tops according to the thirteenth to twenty-fourth means. [Explanation of symbols]

[0109] 1 Top toy 1A Top toy 9 Top toy play table 10. Torso 10A shaft 20 Upper body 30 Lower Torso 37b Fitting protrusion 50 Shaft 50A shaft 50B Shaft 51 Rotation axis 52 Gears 54 Claw member 54b Interlocking claws 55 Shaft fixing member 61 Pressure plate 93 Guide member 100 toy tops set

Claims

1. A toy top is used together with a guide member having a guide surface on which a plurality of first teeth are formed at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction, and the toy top has a main body composed of a shaft portion and a body portion, A plurality of second teeth that can mesh with the first teeth are formed at equal intervals on the outer periphery of the main body. A top toy characterized by a top.

2. 2. The toy top according to claim 1, wherein the second teeth are formed on a teeth forming member, and the teeth forming member is movably mounted on the body.

3. 3. The toy top according to claim 2, wherein the tooth-forming member is a gear provided on a rotation shaft that rotates integrally with the main body.

4. A toy top set comprising: the toy top according to any one of claims 1 to 3; and a toy top play base on which the guide member is fixed.

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