Stuffed toy

Abstract

Provide a plush toy that allows for moving expressions and various usage scenes, and is more approachable and evokes a sense of attachment. 【Solution】The plush toy 1 is configured such that the head 2 is rotatable with respect to the body 3. By making the head 2 manually rotatable around the connecting part 4 provided between the head 2 and the body 3, the user can enjoy the change of expressions. The connecting part 4 is formed by sewing, realizing natural movement without damaging the appearance. By adopting a configuration in which the neck part 5 is integrally provided on the body 3 side or the head 2 side, a concave part 6 is provided on the other side and fitted, and fixed by sewing, a stable rotation structure can be obtained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a stuffed toy, and particularly to a stuffed toy in which the head is rotatably provided with respect to the body.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, stuffed toys generally have a structure in which the head and the body are integrally fixed by sewing or adhesion. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional stuffed toy in which the head and the body are integrally sewn and fixed. With such a structure, while the appearance of the stuffed toy is likely to be stable, the user cannot rotate the head to change the expression or perform an action.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional stuffed toy, the head and the body are fixedly joined, and the direction of the head cannot be changed. Therefore, there is a problem that the degree of freedom is low when the user changes the expression or performs an action.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a stuffed toy having a structure in which the head can be manually rotated with respect to the body, enabling a moving expression and various usage scenes, and being more friendly and generating affection.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the stuffed toy of the present invention includes a head and a body, and the head is configured to be manually rotatable relative to the body by a connecting portion that connects them. The connecting portion is formed by sewing fabric, enabling rotation without providing an external shaft mechanism.

[0007] As an embodiment, there is a structure in which a neck integrally formed with the body is inserted into a recess of the head, or a structure in which a neck integrally formed with the head is inserted into a recess of the body. The tips and deepest parts of these necks and recesses are fixed by sewing, achieving both natural rotational behavior and structural stability.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention with the above-described configuration, in the stuffed toy, since the head is configured to be rotatable relative to the body, the expression and orientation can be freely changed, expanding the user's empathy and the scope of performance. Also, the mechanism is concealed by sewing, making it possible to maintain a natural appearance without damaging the exterior.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the components described in the following examples are illustrative and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention thereto.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a bear-shaped stuffed toy 1 is taken as an example. As shown in FIG. 1, the stuffed toy 1 includes a head 2 and a body 3. The head 2 and the body 3 are each formed, although not limited thereto, by sewing a flexible fabric of, for example, polyester fiber into a bag shape and filling the inside with polyester cotton at an appropriate density.

[0012] The head 2 and the body 3 are joined by a continuous sewing line 7 (not shown) at the center of the upper surface of the body 3 and the center of the bottom surface of the head 2. With this sewing line 7 as the center, the head 2 can rotate left and right. The length and position of the sewing line 7 are adjusted so as to balance the holding force of the head 2 and the degree of rotational freedom. Specifically, by setting the sewing length to about 30 mm and the sewing position closer to the rear part of the head 2, a natural rotation trajectory is realized.

[0013] In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a neck portion 5 can be integrally formed on the upper surface of the body 3. The neck portion 5 is cylindrical and has a structure that is inserted into a substantially cylindrical recess 6 provided on the bottom surface of the head 2. The outer diameter of the neck portion 5 and the inner diameter of the recess 6 are designed with a slight dimensional difference (for example, about 1 to 2 mm) that causes interference, thereby enhancing the holding stability of the head 2. Further, the tip portion 8 of the neck portion and the deepest portion 9 of the recess are fixed as a connecting portion 4 by sewing one or more locations with sewing thread, preventing the head 2 from falling off during use.

[0014] Also, as a reverse structure, as shown in FIG. 3, a neck portion 5 can be integrally formed on the head 2. And a structure in which a recess 6 is provided on the body 3 side and the neck portion 5 is inserted and sewn is also effective. In this case as well, as the connecting portion 4, the sewing and fixing positions are the deepest portion 9 and the tip portion 8 on the central axis, ensuring the function as a rotation fulcrum.

[0015] Furthermore, as a modification of the connecting portion 4, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a slippery fabric 11 (not shown; for example, a nylon material) is used on the outer periphery of the neck portion 5 and the inner surface of the recess 6 is subjected to a raising process to adjust the frictional resistance during rotation. Thereby, it is possible to suppress inadvertent wobbling while maintaining an appropriate rotational torque.

[0016] In addition, in order to limit the rotation range of the head 2, a sewing protrusion 10 (not shown) for rotation prevention may be provided on a part of the concave portion 6, thereby limiting the rotation to about 30 degrees in each of the left and right directions. This can ensure appropriate mobility while avoiding excessive load on the internal structure.

[0017] Furthermore, as an appearance variation, it is also possible to apply it to other animal species such as a cat type or a rabbit type instead of the bear type, and the shapes of the neck part 5 and the concave part 6 can be changed to an oval shape, a prismatic shape, etc. according to each design.

[0018] In any configuration, the appearance is the same as that of a normal stuffed toy (1), giving a natural impression, and due to the lack of structural complexity and foreign body sensation, it is low-cost and excellent in safety.

[0019] (Effect) Next, the effects exhibited by the stuffed toy 1 of this embodiment will be listed and explained.

[0020] (1) As described above, the stuffed toy 1 of this embodiment includes a head 2, a body 3, and a connecting portion 4 that connects the head 2 and the body 3. The head 2 is provided so as to be manually rotatable with respect to the body 3 around the connecting portion 4. With such a configuration, by making it manually rotatable around the connecting portion 4 that connects the head 2 and the body 3, the orientation of the head can be changed without using mechanical parts, giving the stuffed toy natural movements and various facial expressions. Due to the simple structure, it is low-cost and highly safe.

[0021] (2) In addition, a neck part 5 is integrally provided on the body 3, and a concave portion 6 into which the neck part 5 can be inserted is provided on the head 2. It is preferable that the neck part 5 is inserted into the concave portion 6. In this way, by integrally forming the neck part 5 on the body 3 side and fitting it into the concave portion 6 of the head 2, a stable rotation fulcrum can be provided. The sewing position can be concentrated on the tip 8 of the neck, and it is easy to balance the holding force and the degree of rotational freedom.

[0022] (3) Conversely, the head 2 is integrally provided with the neck 5, and the body 3 is provided with a recess 6 into which the neck 5 can be inserted. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which the neck 5 is inserted into the recess 6. In this way, it is a reverse configuration in which the neck 5 is integrally formed on the head 2 side and the recess 6 is provided on the body 3 side, enabling a flexible design according to the shape and design of the head 2. In particular, it is a structure suitable for the plush toy 1 with a particularly large head 2.

[0023] (4) Moreover, since the connecting part 4 is formed by directly sewing the fabrics of the head 2 and the body 3, hard parts such as metals and plastics are not required, and it can be configured simply and safely while maintaining a soft and natural touch.

[0024] (5) Speaking in detail about the connecting part 4, since the tip 8 of the neck 5 and the deepest part 9 of the recess 6 are connected by sewing, by connecting the tip 8 of the neck 5 and the deepest part 9 of the recess 6 by sewing, the prevention of the head 2 from falling off and the stability of the rotation axis can be enhanced. In particular, durability against repeated operations can be ensured.

[0025] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0026] 1: Plush toy 2: Head 3: Body 4: Connecting part (sewing part) 5: Neck (on the body side or the head side) 6: Recess (on the head side or the body side) 7: Sewing thread (not shown) 8: Tip of the neck 9: Deepest part of the recess 10: Sewing protrusion (not shown; rotation prevention structure) 11: Friction adjustment layer (not shown; nylon, raised part)

Claims

Claim 1 A stuffed toy, comprising: a head, a body, and a connecting portion connecting the head and the body, wherein the head is manually rotatable relative to the body about the connecting portion. Claim 2 The stuffed toy according to claim 1, wherein the body is integrally provided with a neck portion, and the head is provided with a recess into which the neck portion can be inserted, and the neck portion is inserted into the recess. Claim 3 The stuffed toy according to claim 1, wherein the head is integrally provided with a neck portion, and the body is provided with a recess into which the neck portion can be inserted, and the neck portion is inserted into the recess. Claim 4 The stuffed toy according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the connecting portion is formed by directly sewing the fabrics of the head and the body. Claim 5 The stuffed toy according to claim 4, wherein the tip of the neck portion and the deepest part of the recess are connected by sewing.

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