Toys for infants and toddlers

Abstract

We provide toys for infants and toddlers that can stimulate their curiosity. [Solution] The infant toy 1 comprises a container portion 2 that forms a storage space S inside, and a first opening 31 formed in the container portion 2 that opens to the storage space S, and at least a part of the container portion 2 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the storage space S. The infant toy set 100 comprises an infant toy 1 and an accessory toy 10 that can be taken in and out of the infant toy 1 for play.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toys for infants.

Background Art

[0002] As a toy for infants around 1 year old, a toy as described in Patent Document 1 is known. Patent Document 1 describes a toy that rotationally drives a strip material to which decorative parts are rotatably attached.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003] <​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In this infant toy, the container section, which forms a storage space inside, has a first opening that opens to the storage space, allowing various toys to be put in and taken out of the storage space through the first opening. Furthermore, at least a part of the container section has the flexibility to move the first opening towards the storage space, so even if a hand cannot fully reach the first opening, the toys inside can be easily grasped or removed by pushing the first opening into the storage space. Moreover, by pushing the first opening into and pulling it back into the storage space, the container section can be deformed, and infants can experience a fresh and wondrous sensation. This can stimulate the curiosity of infants.

[0008] [2] In the infant toy described in [1], the container portion has a neck portion that forms a first opening, a body portion that extends from the neck portion, and a bottom portion that faces the neck portion, and at least a part of the body portion may have flexibility that allows the first opening to be moved toward the bottom. In this infant toy, since the container portion has a neck portion that forms a first opening, a body portion that extends from the neck portion, and a bottom portion that faces the neck portion, toys placed into the storage space through the first opening accumulate at the bottom, which is the bottom of the storage space. However, since at least a part of the body portion has flexibility that allows the first opening to be moved toward the bottom, even if a hand cannot be fully inserted into the first opening, toys that have fallen to the bottom can be easily grasped or removed by pushing the first opening toward the bottom.

[0009] [3] In the infant toy described in [2], the body may be formed in a cylindrical shape. In this infant toy, because the body is formed in a cylindrical shape, the deformation of the body can be made smooth. In addition, it can provide infants with a sense of visual security, can be made to have a superior design, and can improve the feel.

[0010] In the infant toy described in [4] [2] or [3], at least a portion of the body may be transparent. In this infant toy, since at least a portion of the body is transparent, the toys accumulated at the bottom can be seen from the outside of the infant toy. This makes it possible to make infants aware that there are toys in the storage space, thereby further increasing their interest in the infant toy. In addition, being able to see the inside of the infant toy from the outside of the infant toy gives infants a sense of security about putting their hands inside the infant toy. This makes it easier for infants to put their hands into the storage space through the first opening.

[0011] In the infant toy described in any of [5] [2] to [4], the torso may have a flexible upper torso and a transparent lower torso located on the bottom side of the upper torso. In this infant toy, since the torso has a flexible upper torso and a transparent lower torso located on the bottom side of the upper torso, the first opening can be easily moved to the bottom, and the toys accumulated at the bottom can be seen from the outside of the infant toy.

[0012] [6] In the infant toy described in [5], the upper body may extend outward from the neck and also curve outward from the neck towards the bottom. In this infant toy, because the upper body extends outward from the neck, the first opening can be easily pushed towards the bottom, and excessive deformation of the upper body when pushing the first opening towards the bottom can be suppressed. Also, because the upper body curves outward from the neck towards the bottom, the deformation of the upper body can be made smooth. Furthermore, it can provide infants with a sense of visual security, have excellent design, and improve the feel to the touch.

[0013] [7] The infant toy described in [5] or [6] may further include a plurality of second openings formed in the upper body that open to a storage space. In this infant toy, because it is provided with a plurality of second openings formed in the upper body that open to a storage space, the toy can be taken in and out of the storage space from the upper body and through each of the plurality of second openings for play. Moreover, since the inside of the infant toy can be seen from the plurality of second openings, it is possible to give infants a sense of security about putting their hands inside the infant toy. This makes it easier for infants to put their hands into the storage space from the first opening or the plurality of second openings.

[0014] [8] In the infant toy described in [7], each of the multiple second openings may be formed in the shape of an elongated hole extending from the neck side to the bottom side. In this infant toy, each of the multiple second openings is formed in the shape of an elongated hole extending from the neck side to the bottom side, so that each of the multiple second openings can be pulled open by hand. This makes it easy to insert and remove toys through each of the multiple second openings. Moreover, when the first opening is pushed towards the bottom side, the upper body tries to deform by expanding, but as each of the multiple second openings expands, the upper body becomes easier to expand. This makes it possible to push the first opening towards the bottom side with less force.

[0015] In the infant toy described in any of [9] [2] to [8], the neck is formed in a cylindrical shape extending away from the base, and the tip of the neck, located away from the base, may be curved outward so as to widen the first opening. In this infant toy, the neck is formed in a cylindrical shape extending away from the base, and the tip of the neck, located away from the base, is curved outward so as to widen the first opening, making it easier to insert and remove toys and hands into the first opening. Also, fingers can easily get caught in the neck, making it easier for infants to pick up and play with the toy.

[0016]

[10] In the infant toy according to any one of [2] to [9], it further includes a third opening formed at the bottom to open the accommodation space, and the third opening is formed by three or more slits extending from the central portion of the bottom. The bottom may have flexibility to open and close three or more flaps formed by three or more slits. In this infant toy, since it includes a third opening formed at the bottom to open the accommodation space, it is possible to take in and out the toy through the third opening from the bottom and play. Further, since the third opening is formed by three or more slits extending from the central portion of the bottom, three or more flaps formed by three or more slits are formed at the bottom. And since the bottom has flexibility to open and close three or more flaps, it becomes easier to push the toy or hand from the bottom.

Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, the curiosity of infants can be stimulated.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a front view of an infant toy set according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of the infant toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view of the infant toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a front view of the infant toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a plan view of the infant toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is a bottom view of the infant toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] It is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing the first accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view showing the second accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view showing the third accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 11] It is a perspective view showing the fourth accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view showing the fifth accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view showing the sixth accessory toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 14] It is an end view of a toy for infants for explaining how to play with the toy set for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 15] It is an end view of a toy for infants for explaining how to play with the toy set for infants according to an embodiment. [Figure 16] It is an end view of a toy for infants for explaining how to play with the toy set for infants according to an embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, a toy for infants according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0020] (Toy Set for Infants) FIG. 1 is a front view of a toy set for infants according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the toy set 100 for infants includes a toy 1 for infants and a plurality of accessory toys 10. The plurality of accessory toys 10 include, for example, a first accessory toy 11, a second accessory toy 12, a third accessory toy 1, a fourth accessory toy 14, a fifth accessory toy 15, and a sixth accessory toy 16. The toy set 100 for infants is a toy set in which each of the plurality of accessory toys 10 is inserted into and removed from the toy 1 for infants to play.

[0021] (Toy for Infants) Figure 2 is a perspective view of the infant toy shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the infant toy shown in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a front view of the infant toy shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 is a top view of the infant toy shown in Figure 1. Figure 6 is a bottom view of the infant toy shown in Figure 1. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII shown in Figure 4. As shown in Figures 2 to 7, the infant toy 1 according to this embodiment includes a container part 2 that forms a storage space S inside. The container part 2 has a neck part 3, a body part 4 extending from the neck part 3, and a bottom part 5 facing the neck part 3. In the following description, the up and down direction refers to the up and down direction of the infant toy 1 when the infant toy 1 is placed on a flat surface. The up and down direction of the infant toy 1 when the infant toy 1 is placed on a flat surface is also called the up and down direction. The up and down direction is also the direction in which the neck part 3 and the bottom part 5 face each other.

[0022] The neck portion 3 forms the upper part of the container portion 2. The neck portion 3 has a first opening 31 that opens to the storage space S. The first opening 31 is an opening that opens upward to the storage space S. The first opening 31 is formed in a circular shape. The neck portion 3 is formed in a cylindrical shape that extends upward on the opposite side from the bottom portion 5. A circumferential groove 33 is formed at the base end portion 32 of the neck portion 3 located on the bottom portion 5 side, into which the body portion 4 is fitted. The tip portion 34 of the neck portion 3 located on the opposite side from the bottom portion 5 is curved outward so that the first opening 31 widens. The maximum inner diameter D1 of the first opening 31 is, for example, 6 cm or more and 8 cm or less. The maximum inner diameter D1 of the first opening 31 is, for example, obtained at or near the upper end of the first opening 31. The minimum inner diameter D2 of the first opening 31 is, for example, 5 cm or more and 7 cm or less. The minimum inner diameter D2 of the first opening 31 is obtained, for example, at or near the lower end of the first opening 31.

[0023] The neck portion 3 is flexible. The neck portion 3 is formed from, for example, a thermoplastic elastomer such as TPE, or a flexible elastomer such as silicone.

[0024] The body portion 4 extends from the neck portion 3 to the bottom portion 5 and forms the side of the container portion 2. The body portion 4 is formed in a cylindrical shape. More specifically, the body portion 4 is formed in a barrel-shaped cylinder with a bulge in the middle. The maximum outer diameter D3 of the body portion 4 is, for example, 13 cm or more and 17 cm or less. At least a part of the body portion 4 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the bottom portion 5. The body portion 4 has an upper body portion 41 connected to the neck portion 3 and a lower body portion 42 located toward the bottom portion 5 of the upper body portion 41.

[0025] The upper body portion 41 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the bottom portion 5. The upper body portion 41 is formed of, for example, a thermoplastic elastomer such as TPE, or a flexible elastomer such as silicone. The upper end of the upper body portion 41 is connected to the neck portion 3 by being fitted into the groove 33 of the neck portion 3. The upper body portion 41 extends outward from the neck portion 3. The upper body portion 41 also extends toward the bottom portion 5 while curving from the neck portion 3.

[0026] The upper body portion 41 has a plurality of second openings 43 that open to the housing space S, and a plurality of holes 44 for connecting to the lower body portion 42. The drawing shows, as an example, a case in which 12 second openings 43 are formed in the upper body portion 41.

[0027] Multiple second openings 43 are arranged circumferentially around the upper body portion 41. Furthermore, the multiple second openings 43 are arranged at equal intervals. Each of the multiple second openings 43 is formed in an elongated hole shape, extending from the neck portion 3 side toward the bottom portion 5 side. Also, each of the multiple second openings 43 extends from the vicinity of the neck portion 3 to the vicinity of the lower body portion 42. The width W of each of the multiple second openings 43 in the circumferential direction of the upper body portion 41 is, for example, 2 cm or less. The length L of each of the multiple second openings 43 in the vertical direction is, for example, 4.5 cm or more and 7 cm or less.

[0028] Multiple holes 44 are arranged circumferentially around the upper body 41 near the lower end of the upper body 41. Each of the multiple holes 44 is a hole into which a projection 45 of the lower body 42, which will be described later, is fitted to connect the upper body 41 and the lower body 42.

[0029] The lower body portion 42 is transparent. Here, the lower body portion 42 being transparent means that it has light transmittance sufficient to allow an infant to see that the attached toy 10 is inside the containment space S. The lower body portion 42 may be completely transparent or semi-transparent. Also, the lower body portion 42 may be colorless transparent or colored transparent. Furthermore, the lower body portion 42 has a harder characteristic than the upper body portion 41. For example, the lower body portion 42 has a hard characteristic such that it does not deform even if an infant presses or hits it. The lower body portion 42 is formed from a transparent hard resin such as clear ABS resin or clear PP resin.

[0030] The lower body portion 42 has multiple protrusions 45 formed thereon for connecting to the upper body portion 41. Each of the multiple protrusions 45 protrudes outward from the lower body portion 42, and its tip is flared like a rivet. Each of the multiple protrusions 45 is fitted into each of the multiple holes 44 in the upper body portion 41, thereby connecting the upper body portion 41 and the lower body portion 42.

[0031] The bottom portion 5 forms the bottom of the container portion 2. The bottom portion 5 is formed in a circular, dish-like shape from the viewpoint of increasing the stability of the infant toy 1. The bottom portion 5 has a rim portion 51 that is connected to the lower body portion 42 and a bottom surface portion 52 that forms the bottom surface.

[0032] The edge portion 51 is formed in a funnel shape that narrows towards the bottom portion 52. The upper end of the edge portion 51 is connected to the lower end of the lower body portion 42 by a method such as insert molding.

[0033] The bottom portion 52 is formed in a circular shape. The bottom portion 52 has a third opening 53 that opens to the storage space. The third opening 53 is formed by three or more slits 54 extending from the center of the bottom portion 5 (bottom portion 52). The bottom portion 52 also has three or more flaps 55 formed by three or more slits 54. Each flap 55 is formed in a fan shape. In the drawing, as an example, a case is shown in which the third opening 53 is formed by three slits 54 extending from the center of the bottom portion 5, and three flaps 55 are formed by three slits 54.

[0034] The bottom portion 5 has the flexibility to open and close each flap 55. The bottom portion 5 is formed from, for example, a thermoplastic elastomer such as TPE, or a flexible elastomer such as silicone.

[0035] (Included toy) Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the first accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 8, the first accessory toy 11 is a soap toy. The first accessory toy 11 is a thin rectangular parallelepiped shape with a bulging central part 11a, like a bar of soap, and is formed in a streamlined shape. The maximum thickness of the central part 11a of the first accessory toy 11 is greater than the width W of each of the multiple second openings 43. Therefore, when inserting or removing the first accessory toy 11 into each of the multiple second openings 43, each of the multiple second openings 43 is pushed open by the central part 11a of the first accessory toy 11. This allows infants to experience the sensation of pushing open each of the multiple second openings 43 and passing through them.

[0036] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the second accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 9, the second accessory toy 12 is a pair of eyeglasses. The second accessory toy 12 comprises a front part 12a including a rim and a temple part 12b extending from the front part. The lens portion of the front part 12a has a first hole 12c and a second hole 12d. The first hole 12c or the second hole 12d has the same inner diameter as the outer diameter of the container part 16a of the sixth accessory toy 16, which will be described later. Therefore, it is possible to play by fitting the container part 16a into the first hole 12c or the second hole 12d. In addition, at least one of the first hole 12c and the second hole 12d has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the fifth accessory toy 15, which will be described later. Therefore, it is possible to play a hole-passing game by passing the fifth accessory toy 15 through at least one of the first hole 12c and the second hole 12d. The front portion 12a is formed in a flat shape, and the temple portion 12b extends from the front portion 12a by bending. Therefore, the temple portion 12b can be hooked onto the neck portion 3 of the infant toy 1. In addition, when infants insert and remove the second accessory toy 12 into the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53, they can experience the sensation of the temple portion 12b catching on the edges of the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53.

[0037] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the third accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 10, the third accessory toy 13 is a wave-shaped card toy. The third accessory toy 13 comprises a flat plate portion 13a formed in a flat shape and a wave-shaped portion 13b that is curved in a wave shape. Therefore, when infants insert and remove the third accessory toy 13 from the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53, they can experience the sensation of the wave-shaped portion 13b rattling and catching on the edges of the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53.

[0038] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the fourth accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 11, the fourth accessory toy 14 is a lid toy. The fourth accessory toy 14 is formed in a disc shape with multiple concentric recesses 14a. Therefore, even infants can easily grasp the fourth accessory toy 14. In addition, a spherical recess is formed in the center of the fourth accessory toy 14 into which the fifth accessory toy 15 shown in Figure 12 fits.

[0039] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing the fifth accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 12, the fifth accessory toy 15 is a ball toy. The fifth accessory toy 15 is formed in a spherical shape. The fifth accessory toy 15 is sized to fit snugly into the central recess of the fourth accessory toy 14 shown in Figure 11. The fifth accessory toy 15 also has two holes 15a for an infant's fingers to insert. Therefore, an infant can insert their finger into at least one of the two holes 15a and insert and remove the fifth accessory toy 15 into the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53.

[0040] Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the sixth accessory toy shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 13, the sixth accessory toy 16 is a can toy. The sixth accessory toy 16 comprises a container part 16a and a lid part 16b. The container part 16a is a thin cylindrical part formed from a metal such as steel. The lid part 16b is a part that is irremovably attached to the container part 16a by eyelets or the like. The lid part 16b is formed in a thin plate shape with the four corners of a square rounded and the four sides of the square curved in a convex shape. The lid part 16b has a projection 16c formed on it for gripping the lid part 16b. As a result, the sixth accessory toy 16 is easy to hold and can be easily inserted into and removed from the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53.

[0041] (How to play with the infant toy set) As shown in Figure 1, the infant toy set 100 according to this embodiment allows infants to play by inserting the attached toy 10 into the storage space S through the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53 of the infant toy 1, and by taking out the attached toy 10 that is in the storage space S through the first opening 31, each of the multiple second openings 43, and the third opening 53.

[0042] Here, the first opening 31 is located at the top of the infant toy 1, making it the opening that infants are most likely to notice. For this reason, many infants will try to reach into the first opening 31 to take out the attached toys 10 that are in the storage space S, but their hands may not fit completely into the first opening 31, or even if their hands fit into the first opening 31, they may not be able to reach the attached toys 10 that are accumulated at the bottom 5. However, in the infant toy 1, the upper body 41 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the bottom 5. Therefore, as shown in Figures 14 to 16, when an infant reaches into the first opening 31, the upper body 41 elastically deforms so that the first opening 31 moves toward the bottom 5. Figures 14 to 16 are end views of the infant toy to explain how to play with the infant toy set according to the embodiment. Figures 14 to 16 show the end faces of the infant toy along the line VII-VII shown in Figure 4. Figures 14 to 16 show an example where the first accessory toy 11 is placed in the storage space S.

[0043] More specifically, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, when an infant pushes the first opening 31 towards the bottom 5, the upper body 41 expands, and the first opening 31 moves towards the bottom 5. At this time, since multiple second openings 43 are formed in the upper body 41, even an infant with little strength can expand the upper body 41 and move the first opening 31 towards the bottom 5. As shown in Figures 15 and 16, when the infant pushes the first opening 31 further towards the bottom 5, the upper body 41 changes from expanding to contracting, and the first opening 31 moves towards the bottom 5 so that the upper body 41 enters the lower body 42. As a result, the infant can easily grasp the attached toy 10 inside the storage space S and remove the attached toy 10 from the storage space S.

[0044] As described above, in the infant toy 1 according to this embodiment, a first opening 31 is formed in the container part 2 that forms a storage space S inside, so that various toys can be put in and taken out of the storage space S through the first opening 31 and played with. Furthermore, since at least a part of the container part 2 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the storage space S, even if a hand cannot fully reach into the first opening 31, the toys inside the storage space S can be easily grasped or taken out by pushing the first opening 31 into the storage space S. Moreover, by pushing the first opening 31 into and pulling it back into the storage space S, the container part 2 can be deformed, and infants can experience a fresh and mysterious sensation. This can stimulate the curiosity of infants.

[0045] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the container part 2 has a neck part 3 that forms a first opening 31, a body part 4 extending from the neck part 3, and a bottom part 5 facing the neck part 3. Therefore, toys placed into the storage space S through the first opening 31 accumulate at the bottom part 5, which is the bottom of the storage space S. However, at least a part of the body part 4 has the flexibility to move the first opening 31 toward the bottom part 5. Therefore, even if one's hand cannot fully reach into the first opening 31, the toys that have fallen to the bottom part 5 can be easily grasped or removed by pushing the first opening 31 toward the bottom part 5.

[0046] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the body 4 is formed in a cylindrical shape, allowing for smooth deformation of the body 4. Additionally, it provides infants with a sense of visual security, boasts excellent design, and improves tactile comfort.

[0047] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, at least a portion of the body 4 is transparent, allowing the toys accumulated in the bottom 5 to be seen from the outside of the infant toy 1. This makes it possible to make infants aware that there are toys in the storage space S, thereby further increasing their interest in the infant toy 1. Also, being able to see the inside of the infant toy 1 from the outside gives infants a sense of security about putting their hands inside the infant toy 1. This makes it easier for infants to put their hands into the storage space S through the first opening 31.

[0048] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the body 4 has a flexible upper body 41 and a transparent lower body 42 located on the bottom 5 side of the upper body 41. This makes it easy to move the first opening 31 towards the bottom 5, and also allows the toys accumulated at the bottom 5 to be seen from the outside of the infant toy 1.

[0049] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, since the lower body portion 42 has a rigid characteristic, it is possible to suppress excessive deformation of the body portion 4 when the first opening is pushed towards the bottom.

[0050] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, since the upper body portion 41 extends outward from the neck portion 3, the first opening 31 can be easily pushed towards the bottom portion 5, and excessive deformation of the upper body portion 41 when pushing the first opening 31 towards the bottom portion 5 can be suppressed.

[0051] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the upper body 41 extends from the neck 3 towards the bottom 5 in a curved manner, allowing the upper body 41 to deform smoothly. This also provides infants with a sense of visual security, allows for a superior design, and improves the tactile experience.

[0052] Furthermore, this infant toy 1 is equipped with multiple second openings 43 formed in the upper body 41 that open to the storage space S, so the toy can be taken in and out of the storage space S from the upper body 41 as well as through each of the multiple second openings 43. Moreover, since the inside of the infant toy 1 can be seen from the multiple second openings 43, it can give infants a sense of security about putting their hands inside the infant toy 1. This makes it easier for infants to put their hands into the storage space S through the first opening 31 or the multiple second openings 43.

[0053] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, each of the multiple second openings 43 is formed in the shape of an elongated hole extending from the neck portion 3 to the bottom portion 5, so that each of the multiple second openings 43 can be pulled open by hand. This makes it easy to insert and remove toys through each of the multiple second openings 43. Moreover, when the first opening 31 is pushed towards the bottom portion 5, the upper body portion 41 attempts to deform by expanding, but as each of the multiple second openings 43 expands, the upper body portion 41 becomes easier to expand. Therefore, the first opening 31 can be pushed towards the bottom portion 5 with less force.

[0054] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the first opening 31 is formed in a circular shape, making it easier to insert and remove toys and hands from the first opening 31, and also making it easier to grasp the first opening 31.

[0055] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the neck portion 3 is formed in a cylindrical shape that extends toward the opposite side from the base portion 5, and the tip portion 34 located on the opposite side of the neck portion 3 from the base portion 5 is curved outward so that the first opening 31 widens, making it easier to insert and remove toys and hands into the first opening 31. In addition, fingers can easily get caught on the neck portion 3, making it easier for infants to pick up and play with the infant toy 1.

[0056] Furthermore, this infant toy 1 is equipped with a third opening 53 formed in the bottom 5 that opens up the storage space S, so the toy can be taken in and out of the storage space S from the bottom 5 through the third opening 53 for play.

[0057] Furthermore, in this infant toy 1, the third opening 53 is formed by three or more slits 54 extending from the center of the bottom 5, so that three or more flaps 55 are formed on the bottom 5 by the three or more slits 54. And because the bottom 5 has the flexibility to open and close the three or more flaps 55, it becomes easier to push toys or hands into the bottom 5.

[0058] The infant toy set 100 according to this embodiment includes the infant toy 1 described above and a plurality of accessory toys 10 that can be taken in and out of the infant toy 1 for play, thereby stimulating the curiosity of infants.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0060] For example, in the above embodiment, the infant toy was described as having a first opening as well as a plurality of second and third openings as openings that open up the storage space, but at least one of the plurality of second and third openings may be omitted.

[0061] Furthermore, while the specific shape and structure of the infant toy were described in the above embodiment, the shape and structure of the infant toy are not particularly limited. For example, the infant toy may not be divided into multiple parts, but may be formed as a single integrated piece. Also, the first opening may be formed by three or more slits extending from the central part, as in the third opening. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1...Infant toy, 2...Container part, 3...Neck part, 4...Body part, 5...Bottom part, 10...Attached toy, 11...First attached toy, 11a...Center part, 12...Second attached toy, 12a...Front part, 12b...Temple part, 13...Third attached toy, 13a...Flat part, 13b...Wavy part, 14...Fourth attached toy, 14a...Recess, 15...Fifth attached toy, 15a...Hole, 16...Sixth attached toy, 16a...Container Part, 16b...Lid part, 16c...Protrusion, 31...First opening, 32...Base end, 33...Groove, 34...Tip part, 41...Upper body part, 42...Lower body part, 43...Second opening, 44...Hole, 45...Protrusion, 51...Edge part, 52...Bottom part, 53...Third opening, 54...Slit, 55...Flap, 100...Infant toy set, D1...Maximum inner diameter, D2...Minimum inner diameter, D3...Maximum outer diameter, S...Storage space, W...Width.

Claims

1. A container section that forms an internal storage space, A first opening formed in the container portion and opening the storage space, Equipped with, At least a portion of the container section has the flexibility to move the first opening toward the containment space. Toys for infants and toddlers.

2. The container portion is The neck portion that forms the first opening, The torso extending from the aforementioned neck portion, It has a bottom portion opposite to the neck portion, At least a portion of the body has the flexibility to move the first opening toward the bottom side. The infant toy described in claim 1.

3. The body portion is formed in a cylindrical shape. The infant toy according to claim 2.

4. At least a portion of the body is transparent. The infant toy according to claim 2.

5. The aforementioned torso is, The upper torso has flexibility, It has a transparent lower body portion located on the bottom side of the upper body portion, The infant toy according to claim 2.

6. The upper body portion extends outward from the neck portion and curves outward from the neck portion toward the bottom portion. The infant toy according to claim 5.

7. The upper body portion further comprises a plurality of second openings formed therein to open the storage space. The infant toy according to claim 5.

8. Each of the plurality of second openings is formed in the shape of an elongated hole extending from the neck side toward the bottom side. The infant toy according to claim 7.

9. The neck portion is formed in a cylindrical shape that extends toward the opposite side from the bottom portion. The tip of the neck, located on the opposite side of the bottom, is curved outward so that the first opening widens. The infant toy according to claim 2.

10. The bottom portion further comprises a third opening that opens the storage space, The third opening is formed by three or more slits extending from the center of the bottom, The bottom portion has the flexibility to open and close three or more flaps formed by the three or more slits. The infant toy according to claim 2.

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