Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy in which parts connected by a single connecting member can move relatively freely in appearance and maintain their state after operation. [Solution] The connecting structure includes a connecting member 442 that connects two parts 441 and 443 constituting the appearance of an object (for example, small robot toys 20 and 30) so that they can move toward and away from each other, wherein one end of the connecting member 442 is connected to one of the two parts 441 and the other end is connected to the other part 443 so that they can rotate on the same plane, and the connecting structure is configured to maintain the displacement state of the other part 443 relative to the one part 441.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toys.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as an example of a toy whose external form changes, a robot toy described in Patent Document 1 is known. According to this robot toy, for example, by rotating the foot of the leg body and making it substantially perpendicular to the leg, the combined robot toy can be stably stood.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the invention of Patent Document 1 above, since the foot is only rotated around one axis with respect to the leg, the form of the combined robot toy can only be changed into a stereotypical form. Such a situation exists not only in combined robot toys but also in toys in general. The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a toy in which parts connected by a single connecting member can operate relatively freely in appearance and can hold the state after operation.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The first means is The toy is characterized by including a connecting member that connects two parts constituting the appearance of an object so that they can be moved toward and away from each other, wherein one end of the connecting member is connected to one of the two parts and the other end is connected to the other of the two parts so that they can rotate on the same plane, and the connecting structure is configured to maintain the displacement state of the other part relative to the one part.

[0006] The second means is the first means, characterized in that the one component and the other component are configured to be able to come into contact with each other, and at least one of the one component or the other component has a housing portion formed therein for housing the connecting member when the one component and the other component come into contact with each other.

[0007] The third means is the second means, characterized in that the connecting member is provided with a locking portion, and a locking portion for locking the locking portion is provided inside the housing portion.

[0008] The fourth means is any of the first to third means, characterized in that the toy is a doll.

[0009] The fifth means is the fourth means, characterized by comprising one connecting structure for connecting a first component, which is one of the components, and a second component, which is the other component, and another connecting structure for connecting components that are different from at least one of the first component and the second component.

[0010] The sixth means is the fourth means, characterized in that the one connecting member and the other connecting member are provided as a joint.

[0011] The seventh means is the sixth means, characterized in that the one connecting member and the other connecting member are provided as a joint of an arm or a leg.

[0012] The eighth means is the fourth means, comprising a plurality of the humanoid bodies each having the connecting structure and capable of combining to form a large humanoid body, and after combination, not interfering with the functions of each of the connecting structures.

[0013] The ninth means is the fourth means, wherein in the large humanoid body, the one connecting member and the other connecting member form a joint.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, since one part can revolve with respect to a specific point of another part and can rotate with respect to its own specific point, the parts connected by one connecting member can operate relatively freely in appearance. And the displacement state can be maintained.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a front perspective view of a large robot toy. [Figure 2] It is a rear perspective view of a large robot toy. [Figure 3] It is a front perspective view of a small robot toy. [Figure 4] It is a rear perspective view of a small robot toy. [Figure 5] It is a front perspective view of another small robot toy. [Figure 6] It is a rear perspective view of another small robot toy. [Figure 7] It is a front perspective view of yet another small robot toy. [Figure 8] It is a rear perspective view of yet another small robot toy. [Figure 9] It is a left perspective view of the torso of a small robot toy. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view of the left arm and armor of the small robot toy in FIG. 7. [Figure 11] It is a perspective view of the left and right arms of the small robot toy in FIG. 7. [Figure 12]It is an exploded perspective view of the left leg of the small robot toy in FIG. 7. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view of the left arm and armor of the small robot toy in FIG. 3. [Figure 14] It is an exploded perspective view of the left leg of the small robot toy in FIG. 3. [Figure 15] It is a perspective view of the shoulder armor of the small robot toy in FIG. 5. [Figure 16] It is an enlarged view of the leg of the large robot toy.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the large robot toy 10, and FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the large robot toy 10. The large robot toy 10 is configured by combining the small robot toy 20 (FIGS. 3 and 4), the small robot toy 30 (FIGS. 5 and 6), and the small robot toy 40 (FIGS. 7 and 8). That is, this large robot toy 10 is mainly composed of a head 11, a torso 12, and arms 13L and 13R from the small robot toy 20, a left leg 14L from the small robot toy 30, and a right leg 14R from the small robot toy 40. At that time, some parts of the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 are used after being deformed or removed from the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 and attached to other parts.

[0018] 《Small Robot Toys 20, 30, 40》 Each of the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 has a bilaterally symmetric structure. Furthermore, the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 have many common structures. Therefore, hereinafter, the structures common to the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 will be mainly described, and the description of the differences will be kept to the minimum necessary.

[0019] Common structure of small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 A. Basic Structure The small robot toy 20 (Figures 3 and 4) is broadly composed of a head 21, a torso 22, left and right arms 23L and 23R, and left and right legs 24L and 24R. The small robot toy 30 (Figures 5 and 6) is broadly composed of a head 31, a torso 32, left and right arms 33L and 33R, and left and right legs 34L and 34R. Furthermore, the small robot toy 40 (Figures 7 and 8) is broadly composed of a head 41, a torso 42, left and right arms 43L and 43R, and left and right legs 44L and 44R.

[0020] B. Arm and leg mounting structure The left and right sides of the torso sections 22, 32, and 42 of the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40 are each formed with arm attachment points and leg attachment points. The structure of the arm attachment points and leg attachment points is common to all of the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40, and is symmetrical on both sides, so a representative example will be explained, and other explanations will be omitted.

[0021] Figure 9 is a left-side perspective view of the torso 42 of the small robot toy 40. On the left side of the torso 42, a tongue-shaped arm attachment portion 421 and a cylindrical leg attachment portion 422 are formed. A vertical shaft hole 421a is formed in the arm attachment portion 421, and a horizontal shaft hole 422a is formed in the leg attachment portion 422.

[0022] The shaft 431a of the left shoulder joint component 431 (Figure 10), described later, engages with the shaft hole 421a. As a result, the left arm 43L and armor 45L (Figure 7) of the small robot toy 40 can rotate around the shaft 431a. Furthermore, the left arm 43L can maintain its rotational position due to the frictional resistance between the shaft hole 421a and the shaft 431a. Here, we have described the left arm 43L and armor 45L of the small robot toy 40, but the right arm 43R of the small robot toy 40, and the arms 23L, 23R, 33L, and 33R of the small robot toys 20 and 30, as well as the right armor 45R of the small robot toy 40, and the armors 25L, 25R, 35L, and 35R of the small robot toys 20 and 30, are attached to the torso 41, 21, and 31 in a similar structure.

[0023] Furthermore, the shaft 441a of the hip joint component 441 in the left leg 44L (Figure 12), which will be described later, engages with the shaft hole 422a. As a result, the left leg 44L can rotate around the shaft 441a. In addition, the left leg 44L can maintain its rotational position due to the frictional resistance between the shaft hole 422a and the shaft 441a. Here, we have described the left leg 44L of the small robot toy 40, but the right leg 44R of the small robot toy 40, and the legs 24L, 24R, 34L, and 34R of the small robot toys 20 and 30 are attached to the torso 41, 21, and 31 in a similar structure.

[0024] Common parts of small robot toys 30 and 40 A. Arm structure Figure 10 is a perspective view of the left arm 43L and armor 45L of the small robot toy 40. The arm section 43L includes a shoulder joint component 431, an arm support component 432, an upper arm component 433, a lower arm component 434, and a hand component 435.

[0025] The shoulder joint component 431 is provided with a shaft 431a that can engage with the shaft hole 421a. The shoulder joint component 431 is also provided with a shaft 431b that extends in a direction intersecting the shaft 431a.

[0026] The arm support part 432 is provided with a hole 432a at its upper end that fits onto the projection 451 of the armor 45R, and also with a shaft hole 432b that engages with the shaft 431b. In this way, the arm portion 43L is attached to the armor 45R and the shoulder joint part 431.

[0027] The upper arm component 433 is attached to the arm support component 432 so as to be rotatable around axis 433a. Rotation around axis 433a occurs when the arm portion 43L is housed in the armor 45R.

[0028] The forearm component 434 is rotatably attached to the upper arm component 433 via a shaft portion 434a. The forearm component 434 can maintain its rotatable position due to the frictional resistance of the shaft portion 434a. The hand component 435 is attached to the forearm component 434.

[0029] Here, we have described the left arm 43L of the small robot toy 40, but the leg 43R of the small robot toy 40 and the arms 33L and 33R of the small robot toy 30 have a similar structure.

[0030] B. Armor Structure Figure 11 is a perspective view of the left and right armor pieces 45L and 45R of the small robot toy 40. The arm parts 43L, 43R and armor parts 45L, 45R are removed from the torso 42 along with the shoulder joint parts (corresponding to shoulder joint parts 431) during combination, and the arm parts 43L, 43R are housed beneath the corresponding armor parts 45L, 45R. The rear surfaces of the left and right Armor 45L and 45R (the rear surfaces when it is the small robot toy 40) are formed flat and can be butted against each other. Multiple claws 452 and notches 453 are formed on the corresponding rear surfaces of the left and right armor pieces 45L and 45R, respectively. However, the notches 453 of the mating armor piece 45R (45L) are formed on the opposing portions of the claws 452 of armor piece 45L (45R), and the claws 452 of the mating armor piece 45R (45L) are formed on the opposing portions of the notches 453 of armor piece 45L (45R). Then, by engaging the claw 452 with the edge of the notch 453 on the other side, the left and right armors 45L and 45R are integrated. The integrated armors 45L and 45R can be used as the front half of the left leg 14L of the large robot toy 10.

[0031] Here, we have described the left and right armor pieces 45L and 45R of the small robot toy 40, but the left and right armor pieces 35L and 35R of the small robot toy 30 have a similar structure. The left and right armor pieces 35L and 35R of the small robot toy 30 are integrated and can be used as the front half of the right leg 14R of the large robot toy 10.

[0032] C. Leg structure Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of the left leg 44L of the small robot toy 40. The leg section 44L includes a hip joint component 441, a connecting component 442, an intermediate component 443, a rotating component 444, an ankle joint component 445, and a foot component 446.

[0033] The hip joint component 441 is fitted with an axle 441a. The axle 441a is then engaged with the axle hole 422a of the leg mounting portion 422, thereby attaching the hip joint component 441 to the torso 42.

[0034] One end of the connecting part 442 is rotatably connected to the hip joint part 441 at part a, and the other end of the connecting part 442 is rotatably connected to the intermediate part 443 at part b. An angle is formed on the outer surface of the connecting part of the connecting part 442, and the rotational position can be maintained by the engagement of the angle. Alternatively, the rotational position may be maintained by the frictional resistance between the connecting part 442 and the hip joint part 441 and the intermediate part 443. Or, the rotational position may be maintained by providing grooves and protrusions on the rotating part so that they interlock and create a clicking sensation. The same may be done for other rotating parts. Furthermore, a claw (locking portion) 442a is formed on the connecting part 442.

[0035] A groove (storage portion) 443a is formed on the upper surface of the intermediate component 443, in which the connecting component 442 can be accommodated. In addition, a recess (locking portion) 443b is formed on the lower side of the groove 443a. When this recess 443b engages with the claw 442a of the connecting component 442, the connecting component 442 is locked into the groove 443a.

[0036] The rotating part 444 is rotatably attached to the intermediate part 443 at section c. The rotating part 444 is provided with a shaft 444a.

[0037] The ankle joint component 445 is provided with a shaft hole 445a that engages with the shaft 444a. The engagement between the shaft 444a and the shaft hole 445a allows the ankle joint component 445 to rotate around the shaft 444a. Furthermore, the ankle joint component 445 is provided with an axis 445b in a direction perpendicular to the axis hole 445a.

[0038] The foot part 446 is provided with an axle hole 446a that engages with the shaft 445b. The engagement between the shaft 445b and the axle hole 446a allows the foot part 446 to rotate around the shaft 444a of the ankle joint part 445.

[0039] Here, we have described the left leg 44L of the small robot toy 40, but the leg 44R of the small robot toy 40 and the legs 34L and 34R of the small robot toy 30 have a similar structure.

[0040] 20 Differences Between Small Robot Toys A. Structure of the arms and armor Figure 13 is a perspective view of the left arm 23L and armor 25L of the small robot toy 20. The leg section 23L includes a shoulder joint component 231, an upper arm component 232, a lower arm component 233, and a hand component 234.

[0041] The shoulder joint component 231 is fitted with a shaft 231a. Furthermore, the shoulder joint component 231 is provided with a shaft 231b that is rotatable at part a.

[0042] The upper arm component 232 is provided with a shaft 232a that fits into the shaft hole 251 of the armor 25L, and a hole 432b that fits into the shaft 231b.

[0043] The forearm part 233 is rotatably attached to the upper arm part 232 at part b of the upper arm part 232. The hand part 234 is attached to the forearm part 233.

[0044] Furthermore, a hand part 26L, which will be the left hand of the large robot toy 10, is attached to the inside of the armor 25L via a shaft cylinder 261. The hand part 26L is configured to be rotatable around an axis (not shown) that engages with a hole in the shaft cylinder 261, and is also twistable relative to the shaft cylinder 261. When the small robot toy 20 is in use, the hand part 26L is housed inside the armor 25L.

[0045] Here, we have described the left arm 23L of the small robot toy 20, but the right arm 23R of the small robot toy 20 has a similar structure.

[0046] B. Leg structure Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the left leg 24L of the small robot toy 20. The leg section 24L includes a hip joint component 241, an ankle joint component 242, and a foot component 243.

[0047] The hip joint component 241 is provided with an axis 241a, and a rotating component 241b that rotates around an axis perpendicular to the axis 241a. Furthermore, the hip joint component 241 is connected at part a, and a rotating component 241c is attached to it so as to be rotatable around part a. An axis 241d is attached to the rotating component 241c.

[0048] The ankle joint component 242 is provided with a hole 242a that fits onto the shaft 241d, and a shaft 242b is provided in a direction perpendicular to the hole 242a.

[0049] The leg component 243 is provided with a shaft hole 243a that engages with the shaft 242b. The engagement between the shaft 242b and the shaft hole 243a allows the leg component 243 to be mounted so as to be rotatable around the shaft 242b.

[0050] Here, we have described the left leg 24L of the small robot toy 20, but the right leg 24R of the small robot toy 20 has a similar structure.

[0051] (others) Figure 15 is a perspective view of the left shoulder weapon 37L of the small robot toy 30. The armor 35L of the small robot toy 30 is equipped with a detachable shoulder weapon 37L. The shoulder weapon 37L is provided with a hole (not shown) that can be fitted into a projection 431b of the shoulder joint part 431 of the small robot toy 20, and a projection 371 that can be fitted into the shaft hole 234a (Figure 13) of the hand part 234. Here, we have described the left shoulder weapon 37L of the small robot toy 30, but the right shoulder weapon 37R of the small robot toy 30 has a similar structure.

[0052] Transformation into a large robot toy (10) The arms 33L and 33R and armor 35L and 35R of the small robot toy 30 are removed from the torso 32, and the arms 33L and 33R are housed inside the armor 35L and 35R. Also, the arms 43L and 43R and armor 45L and 45R of the small robot toy 40 are removed from the torso 42, and the arms 43L and 43R are housed inside the armor 45L and 45R. Then, the Armor 35L and Armor 35R are combined with each other, and the Armor 45L and Armor 45R are also combined with each other.

[0053] Furthermore, the foot parts (foot parts 446 and corresponding parts) of the legs 32L and 32R of the small robot toy 30 are turned in the opposite direction, the foot parts are brought into contact with each other, and the combined armor 35L and armor 35R are attached to them. Also, the foot parts 446 of the legs 42L and 42R of the small robot toy 40 are turned in the opposite direction, the foot parts are brought into contact with each other, and the combined armor 45L and armor 45R are attached to them.

[0054] Furthermore, the horns of the small robot toys 30 and 40 are removed and attached to the head of the small robot toy 20. Furthermore, remove the shoulder weapons 37L and 37R from the armor 35L and 35R of the small robot toy 30.

[0055] Remove the arms 23L, 23R and armor 25L, 25R of the small robot toy 20 from the torso 22, leaving the shoulder joint parts (shoulder joint parts 231 and corresponding parts) in place. Then, attach the shoulder weapons 37L, 37R of the small robot toy 30 to the shoulder joint parts (shoulder joint parts 231 and corresponding parts), and further connect the hand parts (hand parts 234 and corresponding parts) to the shoulder weapons 37L, 37R. Pull out the hand parts (hand parts 26L and corresponding parts) from the armor 25L, 27R. Additionally, the leg parts (leg parts 243 and corresponding parts) are attached to the shoulders of the small robot toy 20.

[0056] Remove the hip joint component (corresponding to the hip joint component 241) from the torso 22 of the small robot toy 20, leaving it intact.

[0057] Furthermore, the axes (axle 241d and corresponding parts) of the left and right hip joint parts (corresponding to the hip joint parts 241) of the small robot toy 20 are fitted into the corresponding holes 311 and 411 of the heads 21 and 31 of the small robot toys 20 and 30.

[0058] Through the above process, and by transforming, removing, and attaching several parts of the small robot toys 20, 30, and 40, the large robot toy 10 is completed.

[0059] Effects of the Embodiment With a toy constructed in this manner, the following effects can be obtained.

[0060] The left and right ankle joint parts (corresponding to ankle joint parts 445) of the small robot toys 30 and 40 do not function when they are combined into the large robot toy 10. In other words, the joints in the left and right feet of the small robot toys 30 and 40 cannot be used to make the feet of the large robot toy 10 roll. However, since the small robot toys 30 and 40 are provided with connecting parts 442, they can function as ankle joints, for example, as shown in Figure 16, allowing the feet to roll freely.

[0061] Furthermore, by connecting the movable parts via the connecting part 442, it becomes possible to bend the legs in any direction.

[0062] Furthermore, by making it possible to maintain the movement of the connecting parts, the large robot toy 10 can be made to assume a desired posture and displayed in that state.

[0063] Modified versions of the present invention The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible.

[0064] For example, according to the above embodiment, a connecting structure is provided which includes a connecting part (corresponding to connecting part 442) rotatably connected to another part at each end, and this is used as the ankle joint of the large robot toy (doll body) 10. However, this connecting structure may also be applied to other joints of the doll body, such as the neck joint, shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint, waist joint, hip joint, or knee joint. Furthermore, this connecting structure can be applied not only to doll-like figures such as combining robot toys, but to shape-changing toys in general, allowing them to take on various forms and maintain those forms.

[0065] Furthermore, although the ankle joint is configured with a pair of connecting structures according to the above embodiment, the joint may also be configured with a single connecting structure. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0066] 10 Large Robot Toys 11 Head 12 Torso 13L, 13R arm 14L, 14R legs 20, 30, 40 Small Robot Toys 21, 31, 41 head 22, 32, 42 Torso 23L, 23R, 33L, 33R, 43L, 43R Arm 24L, 24R, 34L, 34R, 44L, 44R Legs 25L, 25R, 35L, 35R, 45L, 45R Armor 26L Hand Parts 37L, 37R shoulder armament 231 Shoulder joint components 231a, 231b protrusions 232 Upper arm parts 232a axis 233 Forearm parts 234 Hand Parts 234a Shaft hole 241 Hip joint components 241a axis 241b, 241c Rotating parts 241d axis 242 Ankle joint parts 242a hole 242b axis 243 Foot parts 243a Shaft hole 251 shaft hole 261 Shaft cylinder 371 Protrusion 421 Arm attachment part 421a Shaft hole 422 Foot mounting section 422a Shaft hole 431 Shoulder joint components 431a axis 431a Hole 431b axis 431b Protrusion 432 Arm support parts 432a Hole 432b Shaft hole 433 Upper arm parts 433a axis 434 Forearm parts 434a Shaft 435 Hand Parts 441 Hip joint components 441a axis 442 Connecting parts 442a Claw 443 Intermediate parts 443a Groove (housing section) 443b Recess (locking part) 444 Rotating parts 444a axis 445 Ankle joint parts 445a Shaft hole 445b axis 446 Foot parts 446a Shaft hole 451 Protrusion 452 Nails 453 Notch

Claims

1. A toy characterized by including a connecting member that connects two parts constituting the appearance of an object so that they can be moved toward and away from each other, wherein one end of the connecting member is connected to one of the two parts and the other end is connected to the other of the two parts so that they can rotate on the same plane, and the connecting structure is configured to maintain the displacement state of the other part relative to the one part.

2. The toy according to claim 1, characterized in that the one part and the other part are configured to be able to come into contact with each other, and at least one of the one part or the other part has a housing portion formed therein for housing the connecting member when the one part and the other part come into contact with each other.

3. The toy according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting member is provided with a locking portion, and a locking portion for locking the locking portion is provided inside the housing portion.

4. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the toy is a doll body.

5. The toy according to claim 4, further comprising: one connecting structure for connecting a first component, which is one of the aforementioned components, and a second component, which is the other of the aforementioned components; and another connecting structure for connecting components that are different in at least one of the components from the first component and the second component.

6. The toy according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connecting member and the other connecting member are provided as a joint.

7. The toy according to claim 6, characterized in that the first connecting member and the other connecting member are provided as joints for an arm or a leg.

8. The toy according to claim 4, comprising a plurality of doll bodies, each having the aforementioned connecting structure, which can be combined to form a large doll body, and wherein the combined doll bodies are arranged so as not to interfere with the function of each of the connecting structures.

9. The toy according to claim 4, characterized in that, in the large doll body, the first connecting member and the other connecting member constitute a joint.

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