Model parts and model toys

Abstract

We provide model parts with a novel mechanism. [Solution] The model part comprises a first member having a concave portion, a second member having a spherical portion that rotatably fits into the concave portion of the first member and an extended portion extending from the spherical portion, and a third member that is rotatably supported by the extended portion of the second member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to model parts and model toys.

Background Art

[0002] In order to realize movements and postures similar to those of humans and animals, various joints and movable parts are provided in model toys (for example, humanoid toys). With these mechanisms, various movements and postures can be realized. Patent Document 1 proposes a model toy in which a joint portion is constituted by a plurality of members that are rotatably connected to each other.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Model parts used as joint parts of model toys are required to realize various movements closer to those of humans and animals.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a model part with a novel mechanism.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] ​​​​​​​​According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a model component with a novel mechanism. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of the external configuration of a doll toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing the assembly of model parts in one embodiment. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the assembly of model parts in one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the assembly of model parts in one embodiment. [Figure 5] A diagram showing the assembly of model parts in one embodiment. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the assembly of a doll toy in one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention as defined in the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. Furthermore, identical or similar configurations will be given the same reference numeral, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0010] An example of the configuration of a model toy 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, a doll-type model toy (humanoid robot) is used as an example for the model toy 10, but there is no intention to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, ornaments, etc. Hereinafter, the doll-type model toy 10 may be referred to as "doll toy 10".

[0011] Figure 1 shows an example of the external configuration of the doll toy 10 in this embodiment. Figure 1 shows the front view of the doll toy 10, and the X, Y, and Z arrows in the figure indicate the forward, left, and upward directions of the doll toy 10, respectively. In this specification, when describing the positional relationship of each part, terms such as front, back, left, right, top, and bottom may be used, but these expressions are relative to the doll toy 10. For example, front corresponds to the front side of the doll toy 10, and back corresponds to the rear side of the doll toy 10.

[0012] The doll toy 10 of this embodiment comprises a head 11, a torso 12, a right arm 13, a left arm 14, a waist 15, a right leg 16, and a left leg 17. The head 11 is connected to the torso 12. The torso 12 is a part that includes the chest, back, and abdomen. The right arm 13 and the left arm 14 are rotatably connected to the sides of the torso 12, and the waist 15 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the torso 12. The waist 15 includes a hip joint, to which the right leg 16 and the left leg 17 are rotatably connected. In addition, the right hand 18 is connected to the tip of the right arm 13, and the left hand 19 is connected to the tip of the left arm 14.

[0013] The torso 12 of the doll toy 10 in this embodiment has a model part 20 to which the head 11, right arm 13, left arm 14, and waist 15 are connected. The following describes an example of its configuration, step by step, with reference to Figures 2 to 5. Figures 2 to 3 show the model part 20 viewed from the front (Figures 2(a) and 3(a)), as well as from the rear (Figures 2(b) and 3(b)).

[0014] Referring to Figure 2, the model part 20 comprises a first member 21 and a second member 22. Figure 2 shows the second member 22 connected to the first member 21.

[0015] The first member 21 has a concave portion 21a, a support portion 21b, and a connection portion 21c, which are integrally formed (joined). The concave portion 21a has a fitting hole 21a' on the rear surface into which the spherical portion 22a of the second member 22 is rotatably fitted. The support portion 21b extends in the left-right direction and is a portion that rotatably supports the fourth member 24 and the fifth member 25, which will be described later. The support portion 21b pivotally supports the fourth member 24 at its right end 21b , , ,

[0017] ,

[0018] , and pivotally supports the fifth member 25 at its left end 21b L . Further, the support portion 21b is connected to the concave portion 21a via the connection portion 21c at a position (for example, the central position) between the pivotal support position of the fourth member 24 (end 21b R ) and the pivotal support position of the fifth member 25 (end 21b L ). The connection portion 21c extends in the up-down direction and connects the concave portion 21a and the support portion 21b.

[0016] The second member 22 has a spherical portion 22a and an extension portion 22b, which are integrally formed (joined). The spherical portion 22a is a portion that fits into the concave portion 21a (fitting hole 21a') of the first member 21 and is connected to the concave portion 21a by a ball joint. The extension portion 22b extends rearward from the spherical portion 22a and is a portion that rotatably supports the third member 23, which will be described later. The extension portion 22b may be understood to include a pivotal support portion that rotatably supports the third member 23.

[0017] Referring to FIG. 3, the model part 20 further includes a third member 23. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the third member 23 is connected to the second member 22. The third member 23 is a member to which the waist 15 of the doll toy 10 is connected and is rotatably connected to the extension portion 22b of the second member 22. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the third member 23 is pivotally supported by the second member 22 about an axis A1 that intersects (is orthogonal to) the extension direction of the extension portion 22b of the second member 22. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the third member 23 is connected to the second member 22. [[ID=In addition, FIG. 4 shows a state where the fourth member 24 and the fifth member 25 are connected to the first member 21. The model part 20 may further include the fourth member 24 and the fifth member 25 that constitute the shoulder joint of the doll toy 10. The fourth member 24 is a member to which the right arm portion 13 of the doll toy 10 is connected, and is rotatably connected to the support portion 21b (end portion 21b R ) of the first member 21. Further, the fifth member 25 is a member to which the left arm portion 14 of the doll toy 10 is connected, and is rotatably connected to the support portion 21b (end portion 21b L ) of the first member 21.

[0019] As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the fourth member 24 is pivotally supported by the support portion 21b so as to be rotatable about an axis A2 that intersects (is perpendicular to) the extending direction of the support portion 21b of the first member 21. Further, the fifth member 24 is pivotally supported by the support portion 21b so as to be rotatable about an axis A3 that intersects (is perpendicular to) the extending direction of the support portion 21b of the first member 21. FIG. 5 shows the model part 20 in a state where the fourth member 24 and the fifth member 25 are connected to the first member 21, that is, in a state where the members 21 to 25 are assembled.

[0020] In the model part 20 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the first member 21 and the third member 23 are connected via the second member 22, and the first member 21 is disposed in front of the third member 23. The first member 21 is disposed on the chest of the doll toy 10, and the third member 23 is disposed on the abdomen of the doll toy 10. Further, the fourth member 24 is connected to the support portion 21b (end portion 21b R ) of the first member so as to be disposed behind the first member 21. Similarly, the fifth member 25 is connected to the support portion 21b (end portion 21b L ) of the first member so as to be disposed behind the first member 21.

[0021] FIG. 6 shows a state where the head 11, the right arm portion of the model part 20, the left arm portion 14, and the waist portion 15 are connected. Each of the head 11, the right arm portion 13, the left arm portion 14, and the waist portion 15 is rotatably connected to the model part 20 by a ball joint.

[0022] Specifically, the head 11 has a spherical portion 11a at its lower end and is rotatably connected to the model part 20 by fitting the spherical portion 11a into a fitting hole 21d provided on the upper part of the first member 21 (support portion 21b) of the model part 20. The right arm 13 has a spherical portion 13a and is rotatably connected to the model part 20 by fitting the spherical portion 13a into a fitting hole 24a provided on the right side of the fourth member 24 of the model part 20. The left arm 14 has a spherical portion 14a and is rotatably connected to the model part 20 by fitting the spherical portion 14a into a fitting hole 25a provided on the left side of the fifth member 25 of the model part 20. The waist portion 15 has a spherical portion 15a at its upper end, and is rotatably connected to the model part 20 by fitting the spherical portion 15a into a fitting hole 23a provided at the lower part of the third member 23.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, an exterior member 12a constituting the chest of the doll toy 10 and an exterior member 12b constituting the back of the doll toy 10 are attached to the model part 20. The exterior members 12a and 12b are connected to the first member 21 of the model part 20 so as to sandwich the model part 20 from the front and back directions.

[0024] As described above, the model part 20 of this embodiment comprises a first member 21 having a concave portion 21a, a second member 22 having a spherical portion 22a and an extended portion 22b, and a third member 23 rotatably supported on the extended portion 22b of the second member. The second member 22 is rotatably connected to the first member 21 by fitting the spherical portion 22a into the concave portion 21a. By using the model part 20 configured in this way in the model toy 10, it becomes possible to realize a variety of movements that are closer to the movements of humans and animals in the model toy 10.

[0025] <Summary of Embodiments> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model parts and model toys. (1) Model parts A first member having a concave portion, A second member having a spherical portion that rotatably fits into the concave portion of the first member, and an extended portion that extends from the spherical portion, A third member is pivotally supported by the extended portion of the second member, A model part characterized by having the following features. (2) The model part according to (1), characterized in that the third member is pivotally supported by the second member so as to be rotatable about an axis that intersects the extension direction of the extension portion. (3) The model part according to (2), characterized in that the axis is perpendicular to the extension direction. (4) The model part according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that the first member, the second member and the third member constitute a joint part of a model toy. (5) The model part according to (4), characterized in that the first member is positioned in front of the third member in the doll-shaped model toy. (6) The model part according to any one of (1) to (5), characterized in that the first member is placed on the chest of a doll-shaped model toy, and the third member is placed on the abdomen of the model toy. (7) The model part further comprises a fourth member and a fifth member, The first member has a support portion that pivotally supports the fourth member and the fifth member, respectively. The model part according to any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that the support portion is connected to the concave portion at a position between the pivot position of the fourth member and the pivot position of the fifth member. (8) The support portion of the first member extends along the left-right direction of the doll-shaped toy, The model part according to (7), characterized in that each of the fourth member and the fifth member constitutes the shoulder joint of the model toy. (9) A model toy having a model part as described in any one of (1) to (8).

[0026] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 10: Model toy, 11: Head, 12: Torso, 13: Right arm, 14: Left arm, 15: Waist, 20: Model part, 21: First component, 22: Second component, 23: Third component, 24: Fourth component, 25: Fifth component

Claims

1. Model parts A first member having a concave portion, A second member having a spherical portion that rotatably fits into the concave portion of the first member, and an extended portion that extends from the spherical portion, A third member is pivotably supported by the extended portion of the second member, A model part characterized by having the following features.

2. The model part according to claim 1, characterized in that the third member is pivotally supported by the second member so as to be rotatable about an axis intersecting the extension direction of the extended portion.

3. The model part according to claim 2, characterized in that the shaft is perpendicular to the extension direction.

4. The model part according to claim 1, characterized in that the first member, the second member, and the third member constitute a joint for a model toy.

5. The model part according to claim 4, characterized in that the first member is positioned in front of the third member in the doll-shaped model toy.

6. The model part according to claim 1, characterized in that the first member is placed on the chest of a doll-shaped model toy, and the third member is placed on the abdomen of the model toy.

7. The aforementioned model part further comprises a fourth member and a fifth member, The first member has a support portion that pivotally supports the fourth member and the fifth member, respectively. The model part according to claim 1, characterized in that the support portion is connected to the concave portion at a position between the pivot position of the fourth member and the pivot position of the fifth member.

8. The support portion of the first member extends along the left-right direction of the doll-shaped toy, The model part according to claim 7, characterized in that each of the fourth member and the fifth member constitutes the shoulder joint of the model toy.

9. A model toy having a model part according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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