Toy

Abstract

To provide a highly interesting toy.SOLUTION: The toy 1 includes a body part 10 and a storage part 20 capable of storing the body part 10, the body part 10 includes an operation part 11, and the operation part 11 is configured to be operable in a first form 1F in which the body part 10 is stored in the storage part 20 and a second form 2F in which the body part 10 is not stored in the storage part 20. Since the main body part 10 having the operation part 11 is constituted so as to be operated in any state of the first form 1F stored in the storage part 20 and the second form 2F not stored therein, the range of playing by the operation of the operation part 11 can be widened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, Patent Document 1, for example, discloses a toy that generates sound, which includes a housing unit and a sound module unit, where the housing unit has a hollow housing main body that is flexible and has shape-restoring properties, and a storage section in which the sound module unit is stored, and the sound module unit has an air pressure sensor that detects changes in the internal pressure of the housing main body due to deformation of the housing main body, processing means that converts the detection value of the air pressure sensor into sound information, and an output section that outputs the sound information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2024-16789 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes a toy structure that utilizes changes in air pressure by deforming the main body of the housing. However, this toy is not designed to be portable and playable, and there are issues with its entertainment value.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A toy according to one embodiment of the present invention is a toy comprising a main body and a storage section capable of storing the main body, the main body including an operating section, the operating section being configured to be operable in a first form in which the main body is stored in the storage section, and in a second form in which the main body is not stored in the storage section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing a first form of a toy according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 1 in an open state. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the toy as seen from the side. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a toy in a usable state. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the toy, as seen from the front side, showing the main body stored in the storage section. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage section as seen from the bottom on the rear side. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the main body in the second form as viewed from the front side. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main body as seen from the rear side. [Figure 9] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view of the toy 1 in the first form 1F. As shown in Figure 1, the toy 1 of the first form 1F has an exterior that includes a storage section 20 that can store the main body section 10 inside and has an outer surface 20s that is generally curved, and the main body section 10 that is stored in the storage section 20 and has a generally oval shape when viewed from the side.

[0010] The main body 10 has a built-in power supply and control system and is configured to produce sound. An operation unit 11 for operating the sound generation is provided on one surface 10sf (see FIG. 7) of the main body 10. This operation unit 11 can naturally be operated when the main body 10 is in the second form 2F (see FIG. 7) when it is not stored in the storage unit 20, i.e., when it is removed from the storage unit 20.

[0011] The operating unit 11 can also be operated in the first form 1F (see FIG. 5) in which the main body 10 is stored in the storage unit 20. This is because a first opening 21h having a size that roughly corresponds to the size of the operating unit 11 is formed in the storage unit 20, and the operating unit 11 can be pressed by inserting a finger from outside the storage unit 20 through this first opening 21h.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage section 20 in an open state. As shown in Fig. 2, the storage section 20 is configured by connecting and combining a first storage member 21 on the front side and a second storage member 22 on the rear side. The first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 are configured to be detachable by engagement between a pair of combination locking pieces 28a provided on the first storage member 21 and a pair of combination locking protrusions 28b on the second storage member 22. The main body 10 is accommodated in a first space S1 formed by the first storage member 21, and an accessory part 30 made of a resin bag is provided in a second space S2 formed by the second storage member 22. The accessory part 30 contains accessories such as a locking part 40 such as a ball chain and an instruction manual 41.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the toy 1 as seen from the side. 3, the assembled storage unit 20 has rib-shaped holding portions 13, 23 arranged at the front and rear facing each other inside. For example, the leading edge 23e of the rib-shaped holding portion 23 on the second storage member 22 side and the leading edge 13e of the rib-shaped holding portion 13 on the first storage member 21 side face each other with a predetermined gap between them, and the main body 10 is sandwiched between these leading edges 13e, 23e and firmly held in a fixed position so as not to move.

[0014] In addition, a main body portion through hole 19 is provided on the upper end side of the main body portion 10, and this main body portion through hole 19 is fixed so as to communicate with the first through hole 29f of the first storage member 21 and the second through hole 29r of the second storage member 22.

[0015] Here, the storage unit 20 is formed from, for example, a synthetic resin material and has appropriate rigidity. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the storage unit 20 has a generally spherical shape and is configured to roll easily. Because of this configuration, the storage unit 20 can be sold as a storage case that can be supplied from an article supply device.

[0016] The item supply device comprises a box-shaped storage section capable of storing multiple toys 1 in a random arrangement, a supply section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supply section, an operating section for unlocking the locking section and rotating the supply section on the condition that a fee is paid, and a passage section for allowing the toy 1 to roll from the storage section to the supply port. Because the toy 1 has a shape that allows it to roll as described above, it is supplied to the user while avoiding damage when it rolls or falls in the item supply device.

[0017] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the toy 1 in a usable state. The bag-shaped accessory 30 in the storage unit 20 is opened to remove the locking portion 40. The locking portion 40 can then be passed through a main body through-hole 19 provided on the upper end of the main body 10, allowing the main body 10 to be used alone (see FIG. 7). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 may be used together. In this case, for example, the main body 10 is again sandwiched between the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22, and then the locking portion 40 is passed from the first through-hole 29f to the second through-hole 29r (see FIG. 3). As a result, the main body 10, the first storage member 21, and the second storage member 22 are connected by being penetrated by the locking portion 40, as shown in FIG. 4.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the main body 10 stored in the storage section 20, as viewed from the front side of the toy. In the first form 1F in which the main body 10 is stored in the storage compartment 20, as shown in Fig. 5, the operation unit 11 is configured to be visible through the first opening 21h. This first opening 21h is configured in substantially the same circular shape as the operation unit 11 and is configured to be large enough to fit, for example, a fingertip 90. As described above, the operation unit 11 is depicted with a design such as a specific character C, and the design can be seen in its entirety through the first opening 21h. The outer surface 20s of the storage compartment 20 may be plain, or a design related to the character C may be provided, for example, around the first opening 21h or in an appropriate location on the outer surface 20s.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the storage section 20 as seen from the bottom on the rear side. As shown in Fig. 6, the second storage member 22 constituting the back side of the storage section 20 has a plurality of small second openings 22h formed therein, as described above. These second openings 22h are provided at positions facing the plurality of holes 10h of the main body 10 (see Fig. 3). This allows the sound from the sound output unit 12 to easily propagate outside the storage section 20. The second storage member 22 also has a flat surface 24 at the bottom of the storage section 20. This flat surface 24 allows the toy 1 to be displayed in a stable state when placed on the placement section 60 (see Fig. 5).

[0020] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the main body 10 of the second mode 2F as viewed from the front side. The main body 10 has an egg-like shape when viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. 7, and an elliptical shape when viewed from the side (see FIG. 9). The main body 10 can be removed from the storage unit 20 for use. For example, when the locking unit 40 is connected to the storage unit 20 as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 20 is removed. This results in a second form 2F in which the locking unit 40 is attached only to the main body 10, allowing the main body 10 to be handled independently.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 7, the main body 10 is provided with an operation unit 11 on one surface 10sf of the main body 10, which can be pressed so as to retract inward. The operation unit 11 has an elastic switch, such as a rubber switch, provided therein, which can be repeatedly turned on and off by pressing the switch. In addition, a character C on the surface 11s of the operation unit 11 functions as a mark for the operation unit 11. That is, the surface 11s of the operation unit 11 is configured to be flush with the surrounding surfaces, but the character C is drawn on the surface 11s so that it can be easily distinguished from the surfaces surrounding the operation unit.

[0022] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the main body 10 as seen from the rear side, and Fig. 9 is a side view of the main body 10. As shown in Fig. 8, the surface 10sr of the other surface portion has a cover member 10d on the upper side that closes a space for, for example, placing a battery, and a plurality of holes 10h formed below the middle section to communicate with the interior. As shown in Fig. 9, inside the main body portion 10, a sound output unit 12, for example, a speaker, is arranged to output sound toward the rear of the main body portion. Therefore, in both the first form 1F and the second form 2F, the sound output unit 12 is configured so that sound output can be started and stopped by pressing the operation unit 11.

[0023] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10 having the operating unit 11 is configured so that it can be operated in either the first form 1F stored in the storage unit 20 or the second form 2F not stored, thereby widening the range of ways to play by operating the operating unit 11.

[0024] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, particularly in a configuration in which sound can be output from the sound output unit 12 by the operation unit 11, sound output can be enjoyed in either the first form 1F or the second form 2F.

[0025] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the operating unit 11 can be seen from the outside even when stored in the storage unit 20, so not only can it be operated, but the pictures and designs formed on the operating unit 11 can also be enjoyed in the first form 1F.

[0026] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the surface 10sf of the main body 10 is configured to be a substantially flush surface on which the operation unit 11 is provided, making it easy to draw pictures and the like, including the operation unit 11. On the other hand, the surface 10sr on the back side (other surface) can be configured to be suitable for sound output, for example, by forming a plurality of holes 10h thereon.

[0027] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the storage section 20 is configured by combining the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22, which makes it easy to store and remove the main body section 10. Furthermore, the storage section 20 is provided with holding sections 13, 23 for the main body section 10, which can securely lock the main body section 10 in the storage section 20 so that it does not move. As a result, the operating section 11 of the stored main body section 10 can be operated from the outside through the first opening 21h.

[0028] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first opening 21h is configured to have a size that roughly corresponds to the size of the operating unit 11, thereby enabling the operating unit 11 to be operated with the fingers. In contrast, the second openings 22h are configured as a number of small openings that correspond to the multiple holes 10h, thereby improving the transmission of sound to the outside and preventing the inside from being seen.

[0029] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10, the first storage member 21, and the second storage member 22 are fastened by the string-like fastening member 40 so that they penetrate each other, so that they can be always connected in either the first form 1F or the second form 2F. This makes it possible to prevent the storage member 20 from being lost even when the main body 10 is removed from the storage member 20.

[0030] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the storage section 20 is configured to be rollable in the first form 1F, and therefore can be supplied by an article supply device.

[0031] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the storage section 20 is configured so that the first space S1 that houses the main body section 10 and the second space S2 that houses the accessory section 30 can be distinguished from each other, and therefore the first space S1 can be made to fit the shape of the main body section 10, making it possible to securely hold the main body section 10.

[0032] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, a flat portion 24 is provided at the bottom of the storage section 20, so that it can be placed stably on the placement section 60, and the storage section 20 can be displayed with the main body section 10 stored in it.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the first storage member 21 and the second storage member 22 are configured to be completely separable, but this is not limited to this configuration. For example, the storage section 20 may be configured to open and close via a hinge section.

[0034] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0035] (1) It is a toy, a main body; a storage section capable of storing the main body section, The main body includes an operation unit, The operating unit is configured to be operable in a first form in which the main body unit is stored in the storage unit, and in a second form in which the main body unit is not stored in the storage unit.

[0036] (2) (1) A toy according to the present invention, The operation unit is configured to be visible in the first form and the second form.

[0037] (3) A toy according to (1) or (2), the main body portion includes a sound output portion, The toy, wherein the sound output unit is configured to be able to output sound in the first form and the second form when the operation unit is operated.

[0038] (4) (3) A toy according to the present invention, The operating portion is formed on one surface of the main body portion so as to be pressable.

[0039] (5) (4) A toy according to the present invention, the sound output unit is provided near the other surface of the main body, The toy has a plurality of holes formed in the other surface portion corresponding to the sound output portion.

[0040] (6) A toy according to (4) or (5), A toy, wherein the surface of the operation portion is flush with the surface of the one surface portion.

[0041] (7) A toy according to any one of (1) to (6), The storage section includes a first storage member and a second storage member, The toy, wherein the first storage member and the second storage member are configured to be connectable.

[0042] (8) (7) A toy according to the present invention, the storage section includes a holding section therein; In the first form, the holding portion is configured to be able to hold the main body portion in a fixed position.

[0043] (9) (8) A toy according to the present invention, The toy is configured so that the main body can be held by the holding portion when the first storage member and the second storage member are connected to each other.

[0044] (10) A toy according to any one of (7) to (9), The toy has a first opening formed in the first storage member and a second opening formed in the second storage member.

[0045] (11) A toy according to (10), The toy has one first opening and a plurality of second openings.

[0046] (12) The toy according to (10) or (11), The toy is configured such that the first opening is larger in size than the second opening.

[0047] (13) A toy according to any one of (10) to (12), The toy, wherein the operating unit is operable through the first opening in the first mode.

[0048] (14) A toy according to any one of (7) to (13), a locking portion as an attachment portion of the main body portion, The toy, wherein the locking portion is configured to be able to lock the main body portion, the first storage member, and the second storage member.

[0049] (15) (14) A toy according to the present invention, The toy, wherein the locking portion is configured to be able to lock the main body portion, the first storage member, and the second storage member in the first form and the second form.

[0050] (16) A toy according to any one of (1) to (15), In the first mode, the storage section is configured to be rotatable.

[0051] (17) A toy according to any one of (1) to (16), The toy, wherein the storage section is formed with a first space capable of storing the main body section and a second space capable of storing an accessory section of the main body section.

[0052] (18) A toy according to any one of (1) to (17), The toy, wherein the main body is configured to be unable to swing in the first form.

[0053] (19) A toy according to any one of (1) to (18), In the first mode, the storage section is configured to be able to display the main body section.

[0054] (20) A toy according to any one of (1) to (19), In the first embodiment, the storage section has a flat surface that can be placed on the placement section. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 10 Main body 10h Multiple holes 10sf One side surface 10sr Other surface 11 Control section 11s Control panel surface 12 Sound output section 13, 23 Holding part 20 Storage area 21 First storage member 21h 1st opening 22 Second storage member 22h 2nd opening 30 Accessory 40 Locking part 60 Placement section

Claims

1. It is a toy, a main body; a storage section capable of storing the main body section, the main body portion includes an operation portion, A toy wherein the operating unit is configured to be operable in a first form in which the main body unit is stored in the storage unit, and in a second form in which the main body unit is not stored in the storage unit.

2. 10. The toy of claim 1, The operation unit is configured to be visible in the first form and the second form.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 2, the main body portion includes a sound output portion, The toy is configured such that the sound output unit can output sound in the first form and the second form when the operation unit is operated.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, The operating portion is formed on one surface of the main body portion so as to be pressable.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, the sound output unit is provided near the other surface of the main body, The toy has a plurality of holes formed in the other surface portion corresponding to the sound output portion.

6. 6. The toy according to claim 5, A toy, wherein the surface of the operation portion is flush with the surface of the one surface portion.

7. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the storage section includes a first storage member and a second storage member, The toy, wherein the first storage member and the second storage member are configured to be connectable.

8. 8. The toy of claim 7, the storage section includes a holding section therein; The toy, wherein the holding portion is configured to be able to hold the main body portion in a fixed position in the first form.

9. 9. The toy of claim 8, The toy is configured so that the main body can be held by the holding portion when the first storage member and the second storage member are connected to each other.

10. 8. The toy of claim 7, The toy, wherein the first storage member has a first opening, and the second storage member has a second opening.

11. 11. The toy of claim 10, A toy, wherein one first opening is formed and a plurality of second openings are formed.

12. 11. The toy of claim 10, The toy, wherein the first opening is configured to be larger in size than the second opening.

13. 11. The toy of claim 10, The toy, wherein the operating unit is configured to be operable through the first opening in the first form.

14. 8. The toy of claim 7, a locking portion as an attachment portion of the main body portion, The toy, wherein the locking portion is configured to be able to lock the main body portion, the first storage member, and the second storage member.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, The toy, wherein the locking portion is configured to be able to lock the main body portion, the first storage member, and the second storage member in the first form and the second form.

16. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The toy, wherein the storage section is configured to be rollable in the first configuration.

17. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The toy, wherein the storage section is formed with a first space capable of storing the main body section and a second space capable of storing an accessory section of the main body section.

18. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The toy, wherein the main body is configured to be unable to swing in the first form.

19. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The toy, in the first form, wherein the storage section is configured to be able to display the main body section.

20. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, In the first embodiment, the storage section has a flat surface that can be placed on the placement section.

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