stuffed toy

Abstract

To provide a stuffed toy with a certain weight that can provide healing and a sense of fulfillment to adults as well. SOLUTION: A stuffed animal 1 that imitates the shape of an animal is characterized in that the surface 2 of the stuffed animal is made of a material with a hairy texture, and the body of the stuffed animal is filled with cotton 3 and a weighty material 4. The material with the hairy texture is animal fiber, etc., and the weighty material 4 is glass beads, etc.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stuffed animal modeled after an animal and loaded with a weighted content.

[0002] In conventional stuffed toys, the contents are often filled with lightweight materials such as cotton. [Background technology]

[0003] Since conventional stuffed toys are primarily used by small children to play with, stuffed toys that are light in weight and highly durable are highly valued.

[0004] However, as a way to utilize stuffed toys, it is said that adults can also find comfort, calm and soothing effects by hugging them.

[0005] It has long been known that keeping a pet can bring comfort in the same way as having a family member, but keeping a pet can often be difficult given modern housing conditions, and for people with medical conditions such as allergies, it is often difficult to have a pet, no matter how much they wish to have one.

[0006] Furthermore, it is believed that elderly people and those living alone need something to help alleviate loneliness.

[0007] Therefore, there is a demand from adults as well, and the aim is to provide stuffed toys that can serve as an alternative to pets. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-331174 A This invention relates to a stuffed toy, and discloses a stuffed toy in which a number of weights are inserted inside the main body of the stuffed toy, and the weights are made up of a number of grains stored in a flexible bag. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] To provide a stuffed toy that can serve as a substitute for a pet by providing a stuffed toy with a weight not found in conventional stuffed toys. In addition, through contact with animals, known as animal therapy, patients will be able to gain healing and a sense of security, and also have the effect of maintaining their physical and mental health.

[0010] In order to meet the above-mentioned needs, the present invention aims to provide a stuffed animal whose shape imitates the form of an animal, and whose surface is made of a material with a furry texture, so that the user feels as if they are touching a real animal, and by filling the main body of the stuffed animal with cotton and a heavy material, it is possible to provide a stuffed animal that allows the user to feel a sense of weight. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In the first invention of this invention, a stuffed animal is modeled after an animal, with the surface made of a material with a furry texture, and the body of the stuffed animal is filled with cotton and a heavy material.

[0012] In addition, the second invention is a stuffed animal made from a material having the texture of fur, such as animal fiber, chemical fiber, synthetic fiber or recycled fiber.

[0013] Furthermore, the third invention is a stuffed toy that uses glass beads, resin pellets or metal blocks as the weighted material. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The stuffed animal of this invention is a stuffed animal that imitates the shape of an animal, and its surface is made of a material with the texture of fur to give it a realistic feel. Also, by filling the body of the stuffed animal with cotton and a material with weight, it has a sense of weight, making it a stuffed animal that allows you to feel like a pet animal.

[0015] In addition, by using animal fiber, chemical fiber, synthetic fiber or regenerated fiber as the material having the texture of hair on the surface of the stuffed animal, it is possible to feel the animal more realistically and to make the touch just like the real thing.

[0016] Furthermore, by using glass beads, resin pellets or metal chunks as a material that gives weight to the inside of the stuffed toy, it is possible to create a sense of weight, making it possible to feel more like an animal. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] Overall view of the stuffed toy according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a stuffed animal according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a stuffed animal according to another embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a stuffed toy according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In FIG. 1, 1 is an overall view of a stuffed animal. As an example of a stuffed animal, FIG. 1 shows a stuffed animal that imitates a call duck. The shape of the stuffed animal may be an animal that imitates the form of an animal or an anthropomorphized animal. For example, animals that are targeted include puppies, toy poodles, Shiba Inu dogs, kittens, pandas, etc. Also, miniature versions of professional sports mascots are targeted as anthropomorphized animals.

[0021] With these animals, you can have them sit on your lap and feel like you have them as pets.

[0022] There is no particular limit to the size of the stuffed toy, but it is best to make it large enough to be placed on an adult's lap. In addition to being used as a stuffed toy, it can also be used as an interior decoration for the home, and placing it on a wooden floor is expected to have the effect of softening the atmosphere of the room. It can also be used as a door stopper.

[0023] Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional view of a stuffed animal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 shows the surface of the stuffed animal. Surface 2 is made of a material with a hair-like texture. This hair-like material can be animal fiber, chemical fiber, synthetic fiber, or recycled fiber. As animal fiber, it is also effective to use actual animal hair such as feathers, sheep's wool, goat's hair, and llama's hair as fibers collected from animals.

[0024] Artificial chemical and synthetic fibers may also be used, which is particularly effective for people with animal allergies.

[0025] Chemical fibers are made from petroleum and artificially produced polymers as their main raw materials, and are divided into synthetic fibers and regenerated fibers.

[0026] Synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, are made from petroleum-based raw materials, while recycled fibers are refined from natural materials such as wood.

[0027] By using these artificial materials, durability can be improved. Furthermore, by using recycled fibers, it is possible to take into consideration the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). The surface material can be anything that can maintain the feel of a stuffed toy, and plant fibers can also be used.

[0028] Reference numeral 3 denotes cotton or the like stuffed inside the stuffed toy. In order to improve the feel of the surface 2 of the stuffed toy body, the inside of the stuffed toy can be stuffed with soft materials such as cotton, making it feel more like a pet. In addition, in order to stabilize the shape of the stuffed toy, cotton or the like can be stuffed into the contents as appropriate. The cotton or the like stuffed inside can also be stored in a bag-like material and loaded into the stuffed toy body.

[0029] 4 is a material having weight. For example, it can be glass beads, resin pellets, or metal lumps. Although not limited to these materials, it is preferable that the material is close to a sphere in shape in order to have weight and to ensure the balance and stability of the stuffed animal when it is stuffed inside the stuffed animal, but it is not limited to a sphere. The amount of material having weight is determined so that the entire stuffed animal weighs about 1 kg to 5 kg. Preferably, the entire stuffed animal weighs about 2 kg to give it the feel of a small pet animal.

[0030] Depending on the weight of the material, it is necessary to adjust the weight, the amount of contents, the placement of the contents, the overall stability, etc. The weighted material can also be placed in a bag and loaded into the main body of the stuffed toy.

[0031] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional view of a stuffed toy according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Reference numeral 5 denotes a weighted material. This is another embodiment that uses a material that is smaller than the weighted material 4 in Fig. 2. Therefore, the amount of the weighted material 5 is large. [Industrial Applicability]

[0033] The present invention provides a weighted stuffed toy that can provide healing and a sense of fulfillment to adults as well. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1. Stuffed Toy 2 surface 3 Cotton etc. 4. Heavy materials 5. Heavy materials

Claims

1. This stuffed toy imitates the shape of an animal, and is characterized in that the surface of the stuffed toy is made of a material having a hairy texture, and the body of the stuffed toy is filled with cotton and a material having weight.

2. 2. The stuffed toy according to claim 1, wherein the material having the texture of fur is made of animal fiber, chemical fiber, synthetic fiber or recycled fiber.

3. 2. The stuffed toy according to claim 1, wherein the weighted material is glass beads, resin pellets or metal lumps.

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