Amusement park toys

Abstract

The amusement park toy features a movable toy that can move not only vertically but also horizontally, providing a highly playable amusement park toy. [Solution] An amusement park toy 100 comprising a main body 1 having a first rail section 12, a base 2 supporting the main body 1, and a moving mechanism 4 connected to the main body 1, wherein the base 2 has a second rail section 222, the first rail section 12 is provided to extend upward, the second rail section 222 extends in a curved manner from the horizontal to the upward, the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222 are continuously connected, and the moving mechanism 4 includes a moving toy 41 configured to move along the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to amusement park toys.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a Ferris wheel toy configured such that a rotating body with a rubber elastic body attached to the outer circumference of a disk-shaped rotating body is attached to the main shaft of a model motor, and the rubber elastic body is pressed against the side surface of the Ferris wheel with an elastic body such as a spring to use the frictional force to move the rotating body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, amusement park toys sometimes include a main body having a rail portion and a moving toy imitating a train or a rocket configured to move along the rail portion. In such amusement park toys, since the rail portion extends in the vertical direction, the moving direction of the moving toy moving along the rail portion is also fixed in the vertical direction. Therefore, there has been room for improvement in conventional amusement park toys.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an amusement park toy in which a moving toy provided in the amusement park toy can move not only in the vertical direction but also in the horizontal direction, and which has high playfulness.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An amusement park toy according to one aspect of the present invention includes a main body having a first rail section, a base supporting the main body, and a moving mechanism connected to the main body, wherein the base has a second rail section, the first rail section is provided to extend upward, the second rail section extends in a curved manner upward from the horizontal, the first rail section and the second rail section are continuously connected, and the moving mechanism is configured to move along the first rail section and the second rail section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the above configuration, the movable toys included in the amusement park toy can move not only vertically but also horizontally, making it possible to provide an amusement park toy with high playability. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a front view illustrating an amusement park toy according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as this embodiment). [Figure 2] This is a front perspective view illustrating amusement park toys. [Figure 3] This is a magnified view illustrating the vicinity of the shaft portion of the main body of an amusement park toy. [Figure 4] This is a magnified view illustrating the vicinity of the second base component of an amusement park toy. [Figure 5] This is a rear view illustrating the rotating main body. [Figure 6] This is a side view illustrating the rotating main body. [Figure 7] This is a side view illustrating a gondola component. [Figure 8] This is a plan view illustrating a portable toy. [Figure 9] This is a rear perspective view illustrating a portable toy. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view illustrating a traction component. [Figure 11] This diagram illustrates a state in which a gondola component is attached to the rotating main body. [Figure 12] This diagram illustrates how the gondola component is removed from the rotating main body. [Figure 13] This diagram illustrates the state of a mobile toy when it is in its starting position. [Figure 14] This diagram illustrates the state of a mobile toy after it has moved from its starting position to a predetermined position. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, an amusement park toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this description of the embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the terms "left-right direction," "up-down direction," and "front-back direction" may be referred to as appropriate. These directions are relative directions set for the amusement park toy 100 illustrated in Figure 1. Here, the "left-right direction" includes the "left direction" and the "right direction." The "up-down direction" includes the "up direction" and the "down direction." The "front-back direction" includes the "forward direction" and the "backward direction." In each figure, the symbol U indicates the upward direction. The symbol D indicates the downward direction. The symbol L indicates the left direction. The symbol R indicates the right direction. The symbol F indicates the forward direction. The symbol B indicates the back direction.

[0010] (Overall structure) First, the overall configuration of the amusement park toy 100 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 10. Figure 1 is an illustrative front view of the amusement park toy 100. Figure 2 is an illustrative front perspective view of the amusement park toy 100. Figure 3 is a partially enlarged view illustrating the vicinity of the shaft portion 11 of the main body portion 1 of the amusement park toy 100. Figure 4 is a partially enlarged view illustrating the vicinity of the second base member 22 of the amusement park toy 100. Figure 5 is a rear view illustrating the rotating main body portion 31. Figure 6 is a side view illustrating the rotating main body portion 31. Figure 7 is a side view illustrating the gondola member 32. Figure 8 is a plan view illustrating the mobile toy 41. Figure 9 is a rear perspective view illustrating the mobile toy 41. Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating the traction member 42. As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the amusement park toy 100 is a toy that imitates an amusement park. The amusement park toy 100 comprises a main body 1, a base 2, a rotating mechanism 3, and a moving mechanism 4. In addition to these, the amusement park toy 100 also includes toys modeled after a castle, an airship, a ship, and so on.

[0011] The main body 1 is a plate-shaped member. As illustrated in Figures 1 to 3, the main body 1 has a shaft portion 11 and a first rail portion 12. The shaft portion 11 is a cylindrical member extending in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion 11 includes a first shaft portion 111 and a second shaft portion 112 having a smaller diameter than the first shaft portion 111. The rear end portion of the second shaft portion 112 is inserted into the first shaft portion 111.

[0012] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first rail portion 12 is provided on the left side portion 13 of the main body portion 1. The first rail portion 12 is provided so as to extend from the lower side to the upper side. More specifically, the first rail portion 12 extends so as to curve to the right from the lower side to the upper side. The length D11 in the width direction of the first rail portion 12 is, for example, 14.8 mm. The first rail portion 12 has a first engaged portion 121 (an example of an engaged portion), a second engaged portion 122 (an example of an engaged portion), and a third engaged portion 123 (an example of an engaged portion). That is, in the present embodiment, the first rail portion 12 has three engaged portions (the first engaged portion 121, the second engaged portion 122, and the third engaged portion 123). The first engaged portion 121 and the second engaged portion 122 are concave groove portions formed in a linear shape. The third engaged portion 123 is a convex ridge portion formed in a linear shape. The first engaged portion 121, the second engaged portion 122, and the third engaged portion 123 are arranged in this order from the bottom. That is, the third engaged portion 123 is located above the first engaged portion 121 and the second engaged portion 122. The first engaged portion 121, the second engaged portion 122, and the third engaged portion 123 are arranged at substantially equal intervals. However, the first engaged portion 121, the second engaged portion 122, and the third engaged portion 123 may be arranged at different intervals.

[0013] The pedestal portion 2 is disposed below the main body portion 1. The pedestal portion 2 is configured to support the main body portion 1. The pedestal portion 2 includes a first pedestal member 21 and a second pedestal member 22. The first pedestal member 21 and the second pedestal member 22 are plate-like members. The first pedestal member 21 is larger than the second pedestal member 22. The first pedestal member 21 is disposed on the left side of the second pedestal member 22. The second pedestal member 22 is provided separately from the first pedestal member 21.

[0014] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the second pedestal member 22 has a base portion 221 and a second rail portion 222. The base portion 221 is configured to support the right side portion of the main body portion 1. The second rail portion 222 has an inclined surface 223 that is curved and inclined. The surface of the inclined surface 223 is smooth. The inclined surface 223 is formed so as to gradually extend upward from the right side toward the left side. Thus, the second rail portion 222 extends so as to curve upward from the horizontal direction. The second rail portion 222 is continuously connected to the first rail portion 12.

[0015] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rotating mechanism 3 is provided on the front side of the main body portion 1. Also, the rotating mechanism 3 is provided on the front side of the second pedestal member 22. In other words, the second pedestal member 22 is provided on the rear side of the rotating mechanism 3. The rotating mechanism 3 has a rotating main body portion 31 and gondola members 32. In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 3 has three gondola members 32A, 32B, and 32C. Also, in this specification, the term "gondola member 32" can be used as a concept including the three gondola members 32A, 32B, and 32C.

[0016] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the rotating main body portion 31 is substantially circular in a rear view. The rotating main body portion 31 includes an insertion hole portion 311 and three hole portions 312. However, the number of hole portions 312 provided in the rotating main body portion 31 may be, for example, one or two, or four or more. The insertion hole portion 311 is provided substantially at the center of the rotating main body portion 31. The insertion hole portion 311 is a bottomed hole portion. Since the diameter of the insertion hole portion 311 is slightly larger than the diameter of the second shaft portion 11^2 (see FIG. 3), the second shaft portion 112 can be inserted into the insertion hole portion 311. That is, the insertion hole portion 311 is configured such that the shaft portion 11 (see FIG. 3) of the main body portion 1 is inserted therein. Therefore, the rotating mechanism 3 is connected to the shaft portion 11 of the main body portion 1. Also, the rotating main body portion 31 is rotatable about the shaft portion 11 of the main body portion 1.

[0017] As illustrated in Figure 5, the holes 312 are positioned outside the insertion holes 311 when viewed from the center of the rotating body 31. The three holes 312 are arranged at equal intervals. However, the intervals between the three holes 312 do not have to be equal. As illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the holes 312 are substantially cylindrical. The holes 312 are hollow. A stepped portion 312A is formed inside each hole 312. In other words, a total of three stepped portions 312A are formed in the rotating body 31 according to this embodiment. As illustrated in Figure 5, the stepped portion 312A is formed in a substantially annular shape inside the hole 312 when viewed from the front. In other words, the stepped portion 312A is formed around the entire circumference of the inner surface of the hole 312. Therefore, even when the rotating body 31 rotates, the gondola member 32 can maintain a state perpendicular to the ground.

[0018] As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the gondola member 32 is attached to the rotating main body 31. In this embodiment, the gondola member 32 is detachably provided with respect to the rotating main body 31. As illustrated in Figure 7, the gondola member 32 includes a mounting portion 321, a rear portion 322, and a protruding portion 323.

[0019] The mounting section 321 is formed in a concave shape. The mounting section 321 is configured so that an object such as a doll can be placed on it.

[0020] The rear portion 322 is a plate-shaped member that extends in the height direction (up and down direction in Figure 6) of the gondola member 32. The rear portion 322 is continuously connected to the rear of the mounting portion 321.

[0021] The protruding portion 323 is continuously connected to the rear portion 322. The protruding portion 323 extends in the front-rear direction and protrudes from the rear portion 322. The protruding portion 323 is configured to be inserted into the hole 312 (see Figure 5). The protruding portion 323 comprises a first deformation member 324 and a second deformation member 325. The first deformation member 324 and the second deformation member 325 are substantially semi-cylindrical members. The first deformation member 324 is positioned above the second deformation member 325. The protruding distance D21 of the first deformation member 324 is longer than the protruding distance D22 of the second deformation member 325. The second deformation member 325 is positioned at a distance from the first deformation member 324. In other words, a notch is formed in the protruding portion 323 between the first deformation member 324 and the second deformation member 325. A convex portion 326 that protrudes upward is formed at the tip of the first deformation member 324. The protrusion 326 is configured to engage with the hole 312 inside the rotating body 31. Specifically, as illustrated by the dashed line in Figure 6, the protrusion 326 engages with the stepped portion 312A formed inside the hole 312. As described above, since the projection 323 has a notch, when the projection 323 is inserted into the hole 312, external pressure is applied to the projection 323, and as a result, the first deformable member 324 bends downward and the second deformable member 325 bends upward. In other words, when the projection 323 is inserted into the hole 312, the first deformable member 324 and the second deformable member 325 deform to move closer to each other. For this reason, the user can easily insert the projection 323 of the gondola member 32 into the hole 312 of the rotating body 31.

[0022] As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the moving mechanism 4 includes a mobile toy 41 and a traction member 42. In this embodiment, the mobile toy 41 is a toy modeled after a train. However, the mobile toy 41 may be a toy modeled after another vehicle (e.g., a rocket). As illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, the mobile toy 41 has a housing section 411, a floor section 412, a connecting member 413, and a support section 414.

[0023] As illustrated in Figure 8, the storage section 411 is located inside the mobile toy 41. The storage section 411 is a concave hole (a bottomed hole). The storage section 411 is configured to accommodate objects such as dolls. The storage section 411 includes a first storage section 411A and a second storage section 411B. The first storage section 411A is located below the second storage section 411B. Between the first storage section 411A and the second storage section 411B, a plate-like member is provided extending inward from the outer edge of the storage section 411. As a result, the upper surface area of ​​the first storage section 411A is smaller than the upper surface area of ​​the second storage section 411B. Therefore, the first object that can be stored in the first storage section 411A is smaller than the second object that can be stored in the second storage section 411B. In other words, the first storage section 411A can accommodate the first object, and the second storage section 411B can accommodate the second object which is larger than the first object.

[0024] As illustrated in Figure 9, the floor surface 412 includes a smooth surface 415 and a curved surface 416. The smooth surface 415 extends in the left-right direction. The curved surface 416 is continuously connected to the smooth surface 415. The curved surface 416 is curved upward from the smooth surface 415. In other words, the curved surface 416 has a rounded shape. Therefore, it can be said that at least a portion of the surface of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222 (i.e., the floor surface 412) (in this embodiment, the curved surface 416) is curved convexly with respect to the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222.

[0025] The widthwise length D31 of the smooth surface 415 is, for example, 16.1 mm. The widthwise length D32 of the curved surface 416 is, for example, 16.1 mm. Thus, the widthwise length D31 of the smooth surface 415 is equal to the widthwise length D32 of the curved surface 416. In this specification, the term widthwise length D30 of the floor surface 412 may be used when referring to both the widthwise length D31 of the smooth surface 415 and the widthwise length D31 of the smooth surface 415. For this reason, the widthwise length D11 of the first rail section 12 (see Figure 2) is shorter than the widthwise length D30 of the floor surface 412 (the surface of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222). More specifically, the difference between the widthwise length D11 of the first rail section 12 and the widthwise length D30 of the floor surface 412 is 1.0 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less (for example, 1.3 mm).

[0026] As illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, the connecting member 413 is provided on the front end of the mobile toy 41 on the side facing the direction of travel (left side in Figure 8). The connecting member 413 includes a plate-shaped portion 417 and two extension portions 418. The extension portions 418 are approximately L-shaped in plan view. The extension portions 418 are provided on the front end of the plate-shaped portion 417 on the side facing the direction of travel of the mobile toy 41. The extension portions 418 extend outward from the plate-shaped portion 417 (forward or backward in Figure 8). The extension portions 418 are configured to be connected to the second connecting portion 422 of the traction member 42, which will be described later. In other words, the connecting member 413 is configured to be connected to the traction member 42.

[0027] The support portion 414 is located at the right end of the mobile toy 41. In other words, the support portion 414 is located opposite the connecting member 413. The support portion 414 is a plate-shaped member that extends in the vertical direction. The support portion 414 can support an object housed in the housing portion 411. In particular, the support portion 414 can support an object housed in the housing portion 411 when the mobile toy 41 moves upward.

[0028] As illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the traction member 42 is connected to the first rail portion 12 of the main body 1. In other words, the moving mechanism 4 is connected to the main body 1. As illustrated in Figure 10, the traction member 42 has a first connecting portion 421, a second connecting portion 422, a gripping portion 423, and a claw portion 424.

[0029] The first connecting portion 421 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from below. The first connecting portion 421 is configured to be connected to the first rail portion 12. The first connecting portion 421 includes a substantially rectangular first member 425, a second member 426 provided at the right end of the first member 425, and a third member 427 provided at the left end of the first member 425. A hole 425A is formed in the central part of the first member 425. When the first connecting portion 421 is connected to the first rail portion 12, the first rail portion 12 is enclosed in the space defined by the first member 425, the second member 426, and the third member 427. At this time, the first rail portion 12 is in contact with the first projection 428 provided on the second member 426 and the second projection 429 provided on the third member 427.

[0030] The second connecting portion 422 is provided at the lower end of the second member 426 and the lower end of the third member 427, respectively. The second connecting portion 422 is a substantially circular hole when viewed from the front-to-back direction in Figure 10. The extension portion 418 of the connecting member 413 of the mobile toy 41 is inserted into each of the two second connecting portions 422. In other words, the traction member 42 is connected to the connecting member 413 of the mobile toy 41.

[0031] The gripping portion 423 is provided on the traction member 42 so as to protrude forward from the second member 426. The gripping portion 423 is a plate-shaped member. The front end of the gripping portion 423 is rounded. The gripping portion 423 is configured to be grasped by the user (a person playing with the amusement park toy 100). Therefore, the user can move the mobile toy 41 along the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222 by, for example, pinching the gripping portion 423 and moving the traction member 42 in the vertical direction. Thus, in this embodiment, the mobile toy 41 is configured to move along the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222. Furthermore, the mobile toy 41 can move along the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222 via the traction member 42 which is configured to be grasped by the user.

[0032] The claw portion 424 is located approximately in the center of the first member 425 and is positioned inside the hole 425A formed in the central part of the first member 425. The claw portion 424 includes a flat plate member 424A, a first engaging portion 424B, and a second engaging portion 424C. The flat plate member 424A is connected to the hole 425A of the first member 425 and the first engaging portion 424B. The first engaging portion 424B is convex and protrudes to the right from the hole 425A of the first member 425. The second engaging portion 424C extends slightly to the left from the upper end of the first engaging portion 424B. The second engaging portion 424C protrudes slightly to the left from the hole 425A of the first member 425.

[0033] When the traction member 42 is connected to the first rail portion 12 of the main body 1, the traction member 42 is located to the right of the first rail portion 12. Furthermore, the first engaging portion 424B is convex and protrudes to the right from the hole 425A of the first member 425, while the third engaged portion 123 of the first rail portion 12 is convex, so the first engaging portion 424B can engage with the third engaged portion 123. On the other hand, the second engaging portion 424C protrudes slightly to the left from the hole 425A of the first member 425, while the first engaged portion 121 and the second engaged portion 122 of the first rail portion 12 are concave, so the second engaging portion 424C can engage with the first engaged portion 121 and the second engaged portion 122. Therefore, for example, when a user grasps the gripping portion 423 and moves the traction member 42 vertically along the first rail portion 12, the first engaging portion 424B of the claw portion 424 engages with the third engaged portion 123, and the second engaging portion 424C engages with the first engaged portion 121 and the second engaged portion 122. In this way, the first engaged portion 121, the second engaged portion 122, and the third engaged portion 123 are configured to engage with the claw portion 424.

[0034] (Attachment and detachment of gondola component 32) Next, the attachment and detachment of the gondola member 32A will be described in detail with reference to Figures 11 and 12. Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the gondola member 32 is attached to the rotating body 31. Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the gondola member 32A is removed from the rotating body 31. As illustrated in Figure 11, when the gondola member 32 is attached to the rotating body 31, the protruding portion 323 of the gondola member 32 is inserted into the hole 312 of the rotating body 31. In the state illustrated in Figure 11, since the convex portion 326 is engaged with the hole 312, for example, when the rotating mechanism 3 of the amusement park toy 100 swings in the front-back direction, it is possible to prevent the protruding portion 323 from coming out of the hole 312 and, as a result, the gondola member 32 from falling.

[0035] When a user wants to remove the gondola member 32A from the rotating body 31, they grasp the mounting portion 321 of the gondola member 32A and pull it upwards. At this time, the first deformation member 324 and the second deformation member 325 bend downwards. The protrusion distance D21 of the first deformation member 324 (see Figure 7) is longer than the protrusion distance D22 of the second deformation member 325 (see Figure 7), so when the user grasps the mounting portion 321 of the gondola member 32A and pulls it upwards, the second deformation member 325 comes out of the hole 312. The state of the gondola member 32A and the rotating body 31 at this time is illustrated in Figure 12. When the second deformation member 325 comes out of the hole 312, the external pressure on the second deformation member 325 is relieved, and the second deformation member 325 returns to its original state.

[0036] The user then grasps the mounting portion 321 of the gondola member 32A and pulls it upwards, causing the first deformation member 324 to detach from the hole 312. At this time, the first deformation member 324 bends downwards. Once the first deformation member 324 detaches from the hole 312, the external pressure on the first deformation member 324 is released, and the first deformation member 324 returns to its original state. When the user removes the gondola member 32A from the rotating body 31, as described above, the first deformation member 324 and the second deformation member 325 bend downwards, allowing the user to easily remove the protruding portion 323 from the hole 312. In this way, the user can remove the gondola member 32A from the rotating body 31.

[0037] (Details of the operation of the moving mechanism 4) Next, the operation of the moving mechanism 4 will be described in detail with reference to Figures 13 and 14. Figure 13 is an example of the state when the mobile toy 41 is in the starting position. Figure 14 is an example of the state when the mobile toy 41 has moved from the starting position to a predetermined position. The state when the mobile toy 41 is in the starting position (hereinafter also referred to as the initial state) refers to the state when the mobile toy 41 is on the second rail section 222. When the mobile toy 41 is in the starting position, the mobile toy 41 is facing approximately horizontally. In this explanation, the predetermined position is the position where the second engaged section 122 of the first rail section 12 is provided. Furthermore, a doll 200 (an example of an object) is housed in the housing section 411 of the mobile toy 41. Since the doll 200 is relatively small, it is housed in the first housing section 411A (see Figure 8).

[0038] As illustrated in Figure 13, in the initial state, the user grasps the gripping portion 423 of the traction member 42 and moves the traction member 42 upward. When this is done, the mobile toy 41 connected to the traction member 42 begins to move. At this time, since the mobile toy 41 is on the second rail portion 222 in the initial state, it starts moving in a nearly horizontal direction and gradually moves upward. At this time, the curved surface 416 of the surface of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222 (floor surface portion 412 (see Figure 9)) is curved convexly with respect to the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222, so the direction of movement of the mobile toy 41 is smoothly changed from horizontal to upward. As a result, the mobile toy 41 moves smoothly from the second rail portion 222 to the first rail portion 12.

[0039] Continuing, as the user moves the traction member 42 upward while pinching the gripping portion 423 of the traction member 42, the mobile toy 41 moves upward because it is on the first rail portion 12, as illustrated in Figure 14. At this time, gravity acts on the doll 200 housed in the housing portion 411 (first housing portion 411A) of the mobile toy 41. However, since the doll 200 is housed in a housing portion 411 (i.e., the first housing portion 411A) that is sized appropriately for the doll 200 and is supported by the support portion 414 of the mobile toy 41, the state in which the doll 200 is housed in the housing portion 411 is maintained when the mobile toy 41 is moving along the first rail portion 12. Therefore, even when the mobile toy 41 is moving along the first rail portion 12 (i.e., when the mobile toy 41 is moving vertically), the doll 200 housed in the housing portion 411 of the mobile toy 41 does not fall. When the mobile toy 41 moves to a predetermined position, the second engaging portion 424C of the mobile toy 41 engages with the second engaged portion 122 of the first rail portion 12. Therefore, the user can stop the mobile toy 41 in the predetermined position. If the user further moves the traction member 42 upward (i.e., moves the mobile toy 41 upward), the mobile toy 41 moves to the position where the third engaged portion 123 (see Figure 2) of the first rail portion 12 is located. At this time, the first engaging portion 424B of the mobile toy 41 engages with the third engaged portion 123 of the first rail portion 12, so the user can stop the mobile toy 41 at the position where the third engaged portion 123 of the first rail portion 12 is located. The user can move the mobile toy 41 between the first rail portion 12 and the second rail portion 222. That is, the user can move the mobile toy 41 towards the first rail portion 12 and then return it to the starting position. In this case as well, the doll 200 is housed in the first housing section 411A, which is a housing section 411 of a size appropriate for the size of the doll 200, and is also supported by the support section 414 of the mobile toy 41. Therefore, when the mobile toy 41 is moving downward along the first rail section 12, the state in which the doll 200 is housed in the housing section 411 is maintained.

[0040] Incidentally, amusement park toys sometimes consist of a main body with a rail section and a mobile toy, such as a train or rocket, configured to move along the rail section. In such amusement park toys, since the rail section extends vertically, the direction of movement of the mobile toy that moves along the rail section is also fixed in the vertical direction. For this reason, there was room for improvement in conventional amusement park toys.

[0041] In contrast, the amusement park toy 100 according to the above configuration includes a mobile toy 41 configured to move along a first rail section 12 that extends upward and a second rail section 222 that curves upward from the horizontal direction. In other words, when the mobile toy 41 moves along the first rail section 12, it moves in the vertical direction, while when it moves along the second rail section 222, it moves in the horizontal direction. Thus, with the amusement park toy 100, the mobile toy 41 can move not only vertically but also horizontally, thus providing high playability.

[0042] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, at least a portion (curved surface 416) of the surface (floor surface 412) of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222 is curved in a convex shape relative to the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222. Therefore, for example, when the mobile toy 41 moves from the second rail section 222 to the first rail section 12, the direction of movement of the mobile toy 41 can be smoothly changed.

[0043] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, the mobile toy 41 can move along the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222 via a traction member 42 configured to be grasped by the user. Therefore, when a user wants to move the mobile toy 41, they can move the mobile toy 41 by, for example, grasping and pulling the traction member 42. In this way, the amusement park toy 100 makes it easy to move the mobile toy 41.

[0044] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, the first rail section 12 has three engaging parts (first engaging part 121, second engaging part 122, and third engaging part 123) configured to engage with the claw part 424 of the traction member 42. Therefore, with the amusement park toy 100, the user can engage the mobile toy 41 with the first rail section 12 at a predetermined position on the first rail section 12, thereby enhancing playability.

[0045] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, when the mobile toy 41 is moving along the first rail section 12 that extends in the vertical direction, the state in which the doll 200 (an example of an object) is housed in the housing section 411 of the mobile toy 41 is maintained. In other words, even if the direction of movement of the mobile toy 41 changes to an upward direction, the doll 200 will not fall out of the housing section 411. For this reason, the amusement park toy 100 can enhance playability.

[0046] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, the storage section 411 includes a first storage section 411A capable of accommodating a first object and a second storage section 411B capable of accommodating a second object larger than the first object. Therefore, objects can be stored in the storage section 411 regardless of their size. For this reason, the amusement park toy 100 can enhance playability.

[0047] Furthermore, according to the amusement park toy 100 with the above configuration, the difference between the widthwise length D11 of the first rail section 12 and the widthwise length D30 of the floor section 412 (the surface of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222) is 1.0 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less. In other words, the widthwise length D11 of the first rail section 12 and the widthwise length D30 of the floor section 412 are approximately equal, so rattling of the mobile toy 41 when it moves along the first rail section 12 can be suppressed.

[0048] According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, it is possible to provide amusement park toys in the following forms.

[0049] The amusement park toy according to the first embodiment includes a main body having a first rail section, a base supporting the main body, and a moving mechanism connected to the main body, wherein the base has a second rail section, the first rail section is provided to extend upward, the second rail section extends in a curved manner upward from the horizontal, the first rail section and the second rail section are continuously connected, and the moving mechanism includes a moving toy configured to move along the first rail section and the second rail section.

[0050] This configuration includes a mobile toy configured to move along a first rail section extending upward and a second rail section curving upward from the horizontal. In other words, the mobile toy moves vertically when moving along the first rail section, and horizontally when moving along the second rail section. Thus, with the amusement park toy according to the above configuration, the mobile toy can move not only vertically but also horizontally, resulting in high playability.

[0051] In the amusement park toy according to the second embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail portion and the second rail portion is curved in a convex shape with respect to the first rail portion and the second rail portion.

[0052] In this configuration, at least a portion of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first and second rail sections is curved convexly relative to the first and second rail sections. Therefore, for example, when the mobile toy moves from the second rail section to the first rail section, the direction of movement of the mobile toy can be smoothly changed.

[0053] In the amusement park toy according to the third embodiment, the mobile toy is movable along the first rail section and the second rail section via a traction member configured to be grasped by a user.

[0054] In this configuration, the mobile toy can move along the first and second rail sections via a traction member configured to be grasped by the user. Therefore, when moving the mobile toy, the user can move it by, for example, grasping and pulling the traction member. Thus, with the amusement park toy according to the above configuration, the mobile toy can be easily moved.

[0055] In the amusement park toy according to the fourth embodiment, the traction member has a claw portion, and the first rail portion has at least one engaged portion configured to engage with the claw portion.

[0056] In this configuration, the first rail section has at least one engaged portion configured to engage with a claw portion of the traction member. Therefore, with the amusement park toy according to the above configuration, the user can engage the moving toy with the first rail section at a predetermined position on the first rail section, thereby enhancing playability.

[0057] In the amusement park toy according to the fifth embodiment, the mobile toy has a housing section inside the mobile toy that can accommodate an object, and the state in which the object is housed in the housing section is maintained when the mobile toy is moving along the first rail section.

[0058] With this configuration, when the mobile toy is moving along the first rail section that extends vertically, the state in which the object is contained within the storage section of the mobile toy is maintained. In other words, even if the direction of movement of the mobile toy changes to an upward direction, the object will not fall out of the storage section. For this reason, the amusement park toy according to the above configuration can enhance playability.

[0059] In the amusement park toy according to the sixth embodiment, the storage section includes a first storage section capable of accommodating a first object, and a second storage section capable of accommodating a second object larger than the first object.

[0060] According to this configuration, the storage section includes a first storage section capable of accommodating a first object and a second storage section capable of accommodating a second object larger than the first object. Therefore, objects can be stored in the storage section regardless of their size. For this reason, the amusement park toy according to the above configuration can enhance playability.

[0061] In the amusement park toy according to the seventh embodiment, the widthwise length of the first rail portion is shorter than the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail portion and the second rail portion, and the difference between the widthwise length of the first rail portion and the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail portion and the second rail portion is 1.0 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less.

[0062] With this configuration, the difference between the widthwise length of the first rail section and the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first and second rail sections is between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm. In other words, since the widthwise length of the first rail section and the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first and second rail sections are approximately equal, rattling of the mobile toy when it moves along the first rail section can be suppressed.

[0063] The embodiments described above are provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention and do not limit it. The present invention may be modified and improved without departing from its spirit.

[0064] In this embodiment, the protrusion distance D21 of the first deformation member 324 is longer than the protrusion distance D22 of the second deformation member 325, but may be shorter than the protrusion distance D22 of the second deformation member 325. Alternatively, the protrusion distance D21 of the first deformation member 324 and the protrusion distance D22 of the second deformation member 325 may be the same length.

[0065] In this embodiment, a protruding projection 326 is formed at the tip of the first deformable member 324, but it is not necessary for a protruding projection 326 to be formed at the tip of the first deformable member 324.

[0066] In this embodiment, the base portion 2 includes a first base member 21 and a second base member 22, but it may also be composed of a single base member.

[0067] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 3 is provided on the front side of the main body 1, but it may also be provided on the rear side of the main body 1, for example. Also, the second base member 22 is provided on the rear side of the rotating mechanism 3, but it may also be provided on the front side of the rotating mechanism 3, for example.

[0068] In this embodiment, at least a portion (specifically, the curved surface 416) of the surface (floor surface 412) of the mobile toy 41 that contacts the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222 is curved convexly with respect to the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the entire floor surface 412 may be curved convexly with respect to the first rail section 12 and the second rail section 222. Also, the shape of the portion of the floor surface 412 corresponding to the curved surface 416 in this embodiment may be a shape other than a curved shape.

[0069] In this embodiment, the moving mechanism 4 includes a traction member 42, but it may not include a traction member 42. In this case, the user grasps the mobile toy 41 and moves the mobile toy 41.

[0070] In this embodiment, the traction member 42 has a claw portion 424, and the first rail portion 12 has three engaging portions (first engaging portion 121, second engaging portion 122, and third engaging portion 123), but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the traction member 42 does not have a claw portion 424, and the first rail portion 12 does not have engaging portions (first engaging portion 121, second engaging portion 122, and third engaging portion 123).

[0071] In this embodiment, the mobile toy 41 has a storage section 411, but it does not have to have a storage section 411.

[0072] In this embodiment, the housing section 411 includes a first housing section 411A and a second housing section 411B, but it may also include only one of the first housing section 411A or the second housing section 411B. Furthermore, the housing section 411 may include not only the first housing section 411A and the second housing section 411B, but also other housing sections.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first object that can be accommodated in the first storage section 411A is smaller than the second object that can be accommodated in the second storage section 411B, but for example, the first object and the second object may be the same size.

[0074] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 3 has three gondola members 32A, 32B, and 32C, but it may have one or two gondola members 32, or four or more gondola members 32. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0075] 1: Main body, 2: Base, 3: Rotation mechanism, 4: Movement mechanism, 11: Shaft, 12: First rail, 13: Left side, 21: First base member, 22: Second base member, 31: Rotating main body, 32: Gondola member, 41: Mobile toy, 42: Traction member, 100: Amusement park toy, 111: First shaft, 112: Second shaft, 121: First engaged part, 122: Second engaged part, 123: Third engaged part, 200: Doll, 221: Base, 222: Second rail, 223: Inclined surface, 311: Insertion hole, 312: Hole, 312A: Stepped part, 321: Mounting part, 322: Back part, 3 23: Protruding part, 324: First deformable member, 325: Second deformable member, 326: Convex part, 411: Housing part, 411A: First housing part, 411B: Second housing part, 412: Floor surface part, 413: Connecting member, 414: Support part, 415: Smooth surface, 416: Curved surface, 417: Plate-shaped part, 418: Extension part, 421: First connecting part, 422: Second connecting part, 423: Gripping part, 424: Claw part, 424A: Flat plate member, 424B: First engaging part, 424C: Second engaging part, 425: First member, 425A: Hole, 426: Second member, 427: Third member, 428: First projection, 429: Second projection

Claims

1. A main body having a first rail section, A base portion that supports the main body portion, It comprises a moving mechanism connected to the main body, The base portion has a second rail portion, The aforementioned first rail section is provided so as to extend upward, The aforementioned second rail section extends in a curved manner from the horizontal to the upward direction. The first rail section and the second rail section are connected in a continuous manner. The aforementioned moving mechanism includes a toy that moves along the first rail section and the second rail section, and is part of an amusement park toy.

2. The amusement park toy according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail portion and the second rail portion is curved in a convex shape with respect to the first rail portion and the second rail portion.

3. The amusement park toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable toy is movable along the first rail section and the second rail section via a traction member configured to be held by a user.

4. The traction member has a claw portion, The amusement park toy according to claim 3, wherein the first rail portion has at least one engaged portion configured to engage with the claw portion.

5. The aforementioned mobile toy has a storage section inside the mobile toy that is capable of accommodating an object, The amusement park toy according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the state of the object being housed in the housing is maintained when the mobile toy is moving along the first rail section.

6. The amusement park toy according to claim 5, wherein the housing section includes a first housing section capable of housing a first object and a second housing section capable of housing a second object larger than the first object.

7. The widthwise length of the first rail section is shorter than the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail section and the second rail section. The amusement park toy according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the difference between the widthwise length of the first rail portion and the widthwise length of the surface of the mobile toy that contacts the first rail portion and the second rail portion is 1.0 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less.

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