Toy

Abstract

We offer highly entertaining toys. [Solution] The toy 1 can take the form of a first form 1F (capsule form) and a second form 2F (display form), and comprises a main body 5 including a first frame part 10 that forms the outer shell, and a second frame part 20 connected to the main body 5, wherein in the first form 1F, the main part 20a of the second frame part 20 is in close proximity to or in contact with the first frame part 10, and in the second form 2F, the main part 20a is spaced apart from the first frame part 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a toy.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a jewelry case that makes it easy to display jewelry such as rings and brooches stored in a box body by making the lid open and close widely, and reducing the display space by storing the lid compactly in the box body. For example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a jewelry case including a box body configured by a bottom plate and an inner plate surrounding the periphery of the bottom plate and having a storage portion inside, and a lid body configured by a top plate and an outer plate surrounding the periphery of the top plate and covering the box body so as to close the storage portion, the lid body being rotatably attached to the bottom plate side of the box body so as to wrap around through a fixing portion that supports the lid body at a point on one outer plate.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] [[ID=第35]]In Patent Document 1, there is described a case in which a lid body that can open and close this case rotates and moves to the back side of the case body so as to hide the lid body on the back side of the case body in order to easily display jewelry such as rings and brooches stored in the case. However, this jewelry case is not a toy and does not particularly need to have interestingness.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly interesting toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A toy according to one aspect of the present invention is a toy that can take a first form and a second form, comprising a main body including a first frame part that forms an outer shell, and a second frame part connected to the main body, wherein in the first form, the main part of the second frame part is in close proximity to or in contact with the first frame part, and in the second form, the main part is spaced apart from the first frame part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing one aspect of the first embodiment of the toy of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing one aspect of a second embodiment of the toy of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic perspective view showing the locking state of the second frame portion by the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] The first and second retaining parts are shown, with (a) being an exploded perspective view of the first retaining part and (b) being an exploded perspective view of the second retaining part. [Figure 5] This is a top view of the toy in its first form. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the opening and closing structure of the first frame section. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view showing the rotational structure of the first frame section. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing the structure of the third retaining part. [Figure 9] This is an external perspective view showing the connection structure between the second frame section and the bottom section. [Figure 10] This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the main part showing the connecting structure of the second frame section. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing the initial stage of assembling the toy. [Figure 12] This is a perspective view showing the final steps in assembling the toy. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view of the key parts showing the final state of the toy's assembly. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, a toy 1, which is one embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the figures. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first form 1F of toy 1, and Figure 2 is a perspective view of the second form 2F of toy 1. Toy 1 can take two forms: a first form 1F in the form of a capsule as shown in Figure 1, and a second form 2F in the form of an exhibit as shown in Figure 2. For example, the second form 2F is modeled after a birdcage, in which an item 30, which is a bird, is placed inside an antique-shaped cage. The main body 5 is configured to accommodate the item 30 inside the first frame part 10 that constitutes the cage, and in both the first form 1F and the second form 2F, the item 30 inside is made visible from the outside. That is, although the second frame part 20 in the first form 1F is configured to surround the first frame part 10, it does not cover the entire thing but rather covers only a part of the outside of the first frame part 10, so the inside can be seen even in the first form 1F.

[0010] In the first form 1F, as shown in Figure 1, toy 1 has an external appearance that is roughly egg-shaped and consists of a main body 5 having a first frame portion 10 that constitutes the lattice portion of a basket, and a second frame portion 20 that is a lattice-shaped outer frame portion that covers the outside of the main body 5. This second frame portion 20 has, for example, four vertical frame portions and two horizontal frame portions. These four vertical frame portions are connected to the main body 5, as will be described later, and the horizontal frame portions consist of a first retaining portion 41 and a second retaining portion 42 that lock the second frame portion 20 in order to maintain the shape of the first form 1F. In addition, the outside of the main body 5 is wrapped with a wrapping film 80 as needed.

[0011] In the second form 2F, as shown in Figure 2, in order to create an antique feel, the second frame portion 20 has a curved shape in which the main portion 20a in the central part in the longitudinal direction approaches or touches, and one end portion 20e on the lower end side has a rounded, spiral shape with the tip slightly curved upwards. However, in the first form 1F, the second frame portion 20 is positioned so that the main portion 20a is close to or touches the first frame portion 10 and covers a part of the main body portion 5.

[0012] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the locking state of the second frame portion 20 by the first retaining portion 41 and the second retaining portion 42 in the first embodiment. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the first retaining portion 41 and the second retaining portion 42. As shown in Figure 3, the second frame portion 20 has one end 20e (upper side in the figure) locked by the first holding portion 41, and the other end 20t opposite to the one end 20e is connected to the bottom portion 8 which constitutes the bottom of the birdcage to which the first frame portion 10 is connected. In the first embodiment 1F, the second frame portion 20 is provided so that one side 20is which constitutes the inner surface is facing the other. The other side 20ts which constitutes the outer surface of the second frame portion 20 is configured to bulge outwards. For example, the main portion 20a in the approximately central region in the longitudinal direction of the second frame portion 20 has an outward-bulging arc shape, and is configured to protect the main body portion 5 including the first frame portion 10 by covering it from the outside. In addition, an outer rib 28 that protrudes in an arc shape is provided on the outside of the main portion 20a. Thus, in the first embodiment 1F, the second frame portion 20 has a rolling shape that can be described as an egg shape that bulges outwards. Therefore, in the first form 1F, toy 1 can be supplied and sold from an item supply device. The item supply device includes a storage section capable of accommodating multiple toys 1 covered with wrapping film in a random arrangement, a supply section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supply section, an operating section capable of unlocking the locking section and rotating the supply section upon payment of a price, and a passage section that allows toys 1 to roll through from the storage section to the supply opening.

[0013] In the vicinity of one end portion 20e of the second frame portion 20, a first concave portion 21 in which the other surface 20ts is recessed is provided, and a locking end 41d of a first holding portion 41 (see FIG. 4) is engaged with the first concave portion 21. Thereby, one end portions 20e of the four second frame portions 20 are fixed in a state of being close to or in contact with each other. Note that the other end portion 20t of the second frame portion 20 is rotatably attached to the bottom portion 8 as will be described later. Also, on one surface 20is that constitutes the inner surface of the second frame portion 20, a pair of inner ribs 27 arranged in the longitudinal direction are provided at the position of the main portion 20a, and an annular second holding portion 42 (see FIG. 4) is provided so as to fit onto the inner ribs 27.

[0014] FIG. 4 shows the first holding portion 41 and the second holding portion 42. (a) is an exploded perspective view of the first holding portion 41, and (b) is an exploded perspective view of the second holding portion 42. FIG. 5 is a top view of the toy 1 in the first embodiment 1F. As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and FIG. 5, the first holding portion 41 is configured as an annular frame member having a substantially cross-shaped planar view, and locking ends 41d are provided at respective tip portions of the cross shape. That is, the first holding portion 41 has a cross-shaped first holding hole 41h including four rectangular holding holes 41c for receiving one end portion 20e of the second frame portion 20. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the first holding portion 41 is composed of two members, a first part 41a and a second part 41b, and is configured to be detachable by a connecting portion 41g.

[0015] As shown in FIGS. 4(b) and FIG. 5, the second holding portion 42 is configured as an annular frame member having a substantially circular second holding hole 42h sized to receive the main body portion 5 therein. Also, on the outer surface of the second holding portion 42, four receiving concave portions 42c for receiving the second frame portion 20 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction thereof. Also, on the inner surface of the second holding portion 42, there are provided a hinge portion receiving concave portion 42d for receiving a hinge portion 14 (see FIG. 6) of the first frame portion 10 and a lock portion receiving concave portion 42e for receiving a lock portion 15 (see FIG. 6).

[0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the opening and closing structure of the first frame portion 10. As shown in Figure 6, the first frame portion 10 is composed of a lattice-shaped first outer shell portion 11 and a lattice-shaped second outer shell portion 12. For example, both outer shell portions 11 and 12 are configured to be openable and closable via a hinge portion 14. The first outer shell portion 11 has a plate-shaped cage bottom surface 18 and is also provided with a third holding portion 53 that can hold articles 30 inside the cage. On the side opposite to the hinge portion 14, a locking portion 15 is provided. For example, the locking portion 15 has a locking claw 15b on the second outer shell portion 12 side and a locking opening 15a that engages with the locking claw 15b on the first outer shell portion 11 side.

[0017] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the rotational structure of the first frame section 10. As shown in Figure 7, the first frame portion 10 is configured to be rotatable relative to the bottom portion 8. This rotational structure includes, for example, a pivot shaft 18a provided in the center of the underside of the cage bottom surface 18, and a bearing portion 8a protruding from the center of the bottom portion 8 and having a cylindrical hole. Therefore, with the pivot shaft 18a fitted into the bearing portion 8a, the first frame portion 10 rotates around the pivot shaft 18a such that the underside of the cage bottom surface 18 slides on the upper end surface of the bottom portion 8.

[0018] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the structure of the third retaining part 53. As shown in Figure 8, the first outer shell 11 is configured to detachably hold a third holding part 53 capable of holding an article 30. For example, on the inner surfaces of the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12, a pair of mounting grooves 19g are provided, facing each other in parallel on a virtual plane parallel to the bottom surface 18, by ribs 19 that protrude inward into the cage midway along the height direction of both outer shells 11 and 12. The disc portion 56 of the third holding part 53 is detachably inserted into these mounting grooves 19g. Furthermore, the disc portion 56 of the third holding part 53 has a disc shape and can rotate while mounted in the mounting grooves 19g. In other words, the orientation of the third holding part 53 can be freely changed relative to the first frame part 10.

[0019] The third holding portion 53 is provided with a ring mounting portion 57 for attaching the ring portion 32, which is located at the lower part of the bird-shaped portion 31 of the article 30. When the ring portion 32 is inserted into this ring mounting portion 57, a locking projection 58 (see Figure 7) provided at its lower end engages with the lower end portion of the ring portion 32, thereby locking the ring portion 32 in place. Furthermore, item 30 can be taken out of the birdcage and enjoyed as a ring.

[0020] Figure 9 is an external perspective view showing the connection structure between the second frame section 20 and the bottom section 8, and Figure 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the main part showing the connection structure of the second frame section 20. As shown in Figure 9, the other end 20t of the second frame portion 20 is appropriately curved so as to wrap around from the side of the main body portion 5 to the bottom surface 8b of the bottom portion 8, and is configured to be rotatable with a cylindrical rotating shaft portion 20b at its tip. This rotating shaft portion 20b is mounted such that its axial core portion 20ba fits into the axial hole portion 8ca of a receiving recess 8c provided on the bottom surface 8b. The receiving recess 8c also has a receiving recess 8cb for the other end 20t, which has, for example, a curved bottom surface, allowing the rotation of the second frame portion 20. The connection points of the second frame portion 20 to the bottom portion 8 are provided at equal intervals of 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the bottom portion 8.

[0021] Furthermore, the rotating shaft portion 20b can be installed by pushing it into the receiving recess 8c from the bottom surface 8b side. Inside, as shown in Figure 10, the rotating shaft portion 20b is engaged and held by the shaft-retaining projection 8d that protrudes from the inner surface of the bottom 8, at its axial core portion 20ba. That is, the axial core portions 20ba at both the left and right ends of the rotating shaft portion 20b are each held in place in the axial radial direction by a pair of shaft-retaining projections 8d (a total of four shaft-retaining projections) so that they cannot fall out. As a result, the rotating shaft portion 20b is held in a state where it can rotate.

[0022] The following describes the process of transforming Toy 1 into its second form, 2F, with reference to Figures 11 to 13. Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the initial stage of assembling Toy 1. Figure 12 is a perspective view showing the final stage of assembling Toy 1. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the main parts showing the final state of assembling Toy 1. First, in the toy 1 of the first form 1F, after removing the wrapping film 80, the first retaining part 41 is removed as shown in Figure 11. This makes the second frame part 20 rotatable. Then, as shown in Figure 11, the second frame part 20 is rotated sequentially toward the back side of the bottom part 8. This operation allows the second retaining part 42 to be removed from the main body part 5. Also, in the second frame part 20, contrary to the first form 1F, the other sides 20ts face each other, and the main parts 20a of each are in close proximity or touching. This state in which the main parts 20a are in close proximity or touching means, for example, that the outer ribs 28 are in contact or close proximity, as shown in Figure 12. In this state, the ends 20e are spaced apart so that they are separated, so that the second frame part 20 functions as a support part that firmly supports the main body part 5 in a stable state.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12, the first retaining part 41 is attached to the second recess 22 of the second frame part 20. The first retaining part 41 is divided into a first part 41a and a second part 41b, and the second frame part 20 is inserted into them and connected in an annular shape (as shown in Figure 12). Then, the locking end 41d of the first retaining part 41 is inserted and attached to the second recess 22, which is provided in the opposite direction to the first recess 21. As a result, as shown in Figure 13, in the second form 2F, one end 20e of each second frame part 20 is firmly connected and fixed in the lateral direction. In the second form 2F, one side 20is of the second frame part 20 becomes the surface, and the inner rib 27 provided on this side 20is serves as an accent for the leg.

[0024] As described above, in this embodiment of toy 1, the second frame portion 20 connected to the main body portion 5 is provided so as to approach or be in contact with the main body portion 5 in the first embodiment 1F, and is configured to be unfoldable in the second embodiment 2F to open up and become a member that supports the main body portion 5. Thus, it is possible to provide toy 1 that can be compactly assembled in the first embodiment 1F and become larger as an exhibit in the second embodiment 2F.

[0025] Furthermore, in this embodiment of toy 1, since the main body 5 that houses the article 30 is a frame structure, the inside of the main body 5 can be seen from the outside, and because the article 30 is modeled after a bird, the frame structure can be used to create the effect of a birdcage.

[0026] In this embodiment of toy 1, since the main body 5 is equipped with a bottom 8, it can be made into a structure that facilitates connection with the second frame 20, and the rotating structure of the second frame 20 can be provided on the bottom 8.

[0027] In this embodiment of toy 1, the second frame portion 20 is equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the base portion 8, providing a configuration that allows for easy rolling. Furthermore, the equal spacing in the circumferential direction enhances the appearance and allows for well-balanced support as a support portion. In addition, since the second frame portion 20 is rotatably mounted on the base portion 8, it is possible to easily change the form between the first form 1F and the second form 2F.

[0028] In this embodiment of toy 1, the first frame portion 10 is rotatably mounted relative to the base portion 8, so that the change in relative movement between the item 30 placed on the base portion 8 and the first frame portion 10 can be enjoyed.

[0029] In this embodiment of toy 1, the second frame portion 20 is configured such that its main portion 20a is in contact with the second form 2F, thus providing a solid support structure. Furthermore, the first holding portion 41 is configured to hold and lock the second frame portion 20 in the second form 2F, thus maintaining the second form 2F in an even more secure state.

[0030] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first holding part 41 can maintain its shape in either the first form 1F or the second form 2F, thus allowing for efficient use of materials and making it easy to use.

[0031] In this embodiment of toy 1, the second frame portion 20 has an outward-bulging arc shape, which improves the rolling function of toy 1 in the first embodiment 1F. Furthermore, the second holding portion 42 can more securely hold and fix the second frame portion 20 in the first embodiment 1F, thereby assisting the rolling function.

[0032] In this embodiment of toy 1, the first frame portion 10 has a first outer shell portion 11 and a second outer shell portion 12, and the second outer shell portion 12 is connected to the first outer shell portion 11 in a way that allows it to be opened and closed, so that it can be used as a birdcage and you can enjoy putting birds in and taking them out.

[0033] In this embodiment of toy 1, the first outer shell 11 is configured to have a detachable third holding part 53 capable of holding an article 30, so that the third holding part 53 can be replaced for different uses. Furthermore, since the third holding part 53 can be rotated relative to the first outer shell 11, the orientation of the article 30 can be changed for different uses.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the second frame portion 20 is configured with four members, but the invention is not limited to this configuration, and may be configured with three members, five members or more.

[0035] As explained above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification.

[0036] (1) A toy that can take on a first form and a second form, The main body includes the first frame portion which forms the outer shell, It comprises a second frame section connected to the main body section, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured such that its main portion is in close proximity to or in contact with the first frame portion, and in the second embodiment, its main portion is configured such that it is spaced apart from the first frame portion. toy.

[0037] (2) (1) The toy described above, The above main body is configured to accommodate articles inside, In the first and second embodiments, the first frame portion is configured so that the articles housed inside can be seen from the outside. toy.

[0038] (3) (1) or (2) the toys described above, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to cover a part of the outside of the first frame portion, and in the second embodiment, it is configured not to cover the outside of the first frame portion. toy.

[0039] (4) (1) to (3) any of the toys described above, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to surround the first frame portion, and in the second embodiment, it is configured not to surround the first frame portion. toy.

[0040] (5) A toy described in any of (1) to (4), There are multiple instances of the above-mentioned second frame section. Each end of the second frame portion described above is configured to be in a state of proximity or contact in the first embodiment and to be in a state of separation in the second embodiment. toy.

[0041] (6) (5) The toys described above, The second frame portion described above is configured such that in the first embodiment, one side of each portion faces the other, and in the second embodiment, the other side of each portion faces the other. toy.

[0042] (7) (1) to (6) any of the toys described above, In the second embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to form a support portion for the main body. toy.

[0043] (8) (1) to (7) any of the toys listed above, The main body includes the bottom portion to which the first frame portion is connected. The second frame section described above has one end opposite to the other end connected to the bottom section. toy.

[0044] (9) (8) The toys described above, The connection points of the second frame section to the bottom are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the bottom. toy.

[0045] (10) (8) or (9) the toys described above, The second frame portion described above has its other end rotatably connected to the bottom portion. toy.

[0046] (11) A toy described in any of (8) to (10), The first frame portion described above is configured to be rotatable relative to the bottom portion. toy.

[0047] (12) A toy described in any of (1) to (11), There are multiple instances of the above-mentioned second frame section. In the second embodiment, the second frame portion is configured such that each of the main parts is in close proximity to or in contact with the others. toy.

[0048] (13) A toy described in any of (1) to (12), There are multiple instances of the above-mentioned second frame section. In the second embodiment described above, the second frame portion is further provided with a first holding portion that holds the second frame portion such that the main portion of each of the second frame portions is in close proximity or in contact with it. toy.

[0049] (14) (13) The toys described above, In the first and second embodiments, the first retaining portion is configured to be connectable to one end or near one end of each of the second frame portions. toy.

[0050] (15) (13) or (14) the toys described above, The first retaining portion described above has a first retaining hole formed therein. In the first embodiment, the first retaining portion is configured to hold the second frame portion by having one end of the second frame portion enter the first retaining hole. toy.

[0051] (16) A toy described in any of (1) to (15), In the first embodiment, the second frame portion has an outwardly bulging arc shape and is configured to protect the first frame portion. toy.

[0052] (17) A toy described in any of (1) to (16), In the first embodiment, the second frame section described above is configured to assist in the rolling motion of the toy in order to supply the toy from the article supply device. toy.

[0053] (18) A toy described in any of (1) to (17), In the first embodiment described above, the second frame portion is held by the main portion, toy.

[0054] (19) (18) The toys described above, In the first embodiment, the second holding part described above is configured to assist in the rolling of the toy in order to supply the toy from the article supply device. toy.

[0055] (20) A toy described in any of (1) to (19), The main body and the second frame are configured to be rotatable in the first embodiment and to be non-rotatable in the second embodiment. toy.

[0056] (twenty one) A toy described in any of (1) to (20), The above-mentioned first frame portion includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion. The above-mentioned second outer shell is connected to the above-mentioned first outer shell so as to be openable and closable. toy.

[0057] (twenty two) (21) The toy described above, The first outer shell portion described above detachably holds a third retaining portion capable of holding an article. toy.

[0058] (twenty three) (22) The toy described above, The third retaining portion described above has a disc shape and is configured to be able to change its orientation relative to the first outer shell portion. toy.

[0059] (twenty four) A toy described in any of (1) to (23), The main body described above, in the second form described above, is modeled after a birdcage. toy. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0060] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 5 Main part 8 bottom 10. First frame section 11. First outer shell 12. Second outer shell 20 Second frame section 20a Main part 20e One end of the second frame section 20is Second frame section, one side 20ts other side 20t other end 30 Goods (small birds) 41 1st holding part 41h 1st holding hole 42 Second holding part 53 Third holding part

Claims

1. A toy that can take on a first form and a second form, A main body, which includes a first frame portion forming the outer shell and is configured to accommodate articles, It comprises a second frame portion that is rotatably connected to the main body portion, A toy wherein, in the first embodiment, the second frame portion is connected to one end and the other end of the main body portion and together with the first frame portion forms an outer shell, and in the second embodiment, it is connected only to the other end of the main body portion, does not form an outer shell, and is configured to support the main body portion.

2. The toy according to claim 1, The main body is configured to accommodate articles inside, In the first and second embodiments, the first frame portion is configured so that the article housed inside can be seen from the outside. toy.

3. The toy according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to cover a part of the outside of the first frame portion, and in the second embodiment, it is configured not to cover the outside of the first frame portion. toy.

4. The toy according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to surround the first frame portion, and in the second embodiment, it is configured not to surround the first frame portion. toy.

5. The toy according to claim 1, The aforementioned second frame section is multiplyable, Each end of the second frame portion is configured to be in close proximity or touching in the first embodiment, and to be spaced apart in the second embodiment. toy.

6. The toy according to claim 5, The second frame portion is configured such that in the first embodiment, one side of each portion faces the other, and in the second embodiment, the other side of each portion faces the other. toy.

7. The toy according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion has an outwardly bulging arc shape and is configured to protect the first frame portion. toy.

8. The toy according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is configured to assist in the rolling motion of the toy in order to supply the toy from the article supply device. toy.

9. The toy according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the second frame portion is provided with a second holding portion that holds the main portion. toy.

10. The toy according to claim 9, In the first embodiment, the second holding part is configured to assist in the rolling of the toy in order to supply the toy from the article supply device. toy.

11. The toy according to claim 1, The main body and the second frame are configured to be rotatable in the first embodiment and to be non-rotatable in the second embodiment. toy.

12. The toy according to claim 1, The first frame portion includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion, The second outer shell is connected to the first outer shell so as to be openable and closable. toy.

13. The toy according to claim 12, The first outer shell portion detachably holds a third holding portion capable of holding an article. toy.

14. The toy according to claim 13, The third retaining portion has a disc shape and is configured to change its orientation relative to the first outer shell portion. toy.

15. The toy according to claim 1, In the second embodiment, the main body is modeled after a birdcage. toy.

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