capsule toys

Abstract

To provide a capsule toy capable of stabilizing the posture of a capsule and improving decorativeness. [Solution] The capsule toy 10 has a capsule 11 that can be opened and closed, a storage chamber B1 provided inside the capsule 11, and a toy 12 stored in the storage chamber B1. The capsule toy 10 is provided with an attachment hole 16 provided in the capsule 11 to which the toy can be attached and detached, and a support 13 provided in a location on the capsule 11 different from the location where the attachment hole 16 is provided and which prevents the capsule 11 placed on an object A1 from moving.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to capsule toys that contain items inside capsules and are sold in vending machines. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an example of a capsule toy sold in a vending machine, with an item stored inside. Specifically, the capsule itself can be used after the toy is removed from the capsule. The capsule toy described in Patent Document 1 is a roughly spherical container formed by fitting the cut edges of two roughly hemispherical containers together to form a roughly spherical shape and store a small toy inside. The capsule toy also includes one roughly hemispherical container with a notch at the cut edge perpendicular to the edge of the cut edge, the depth of which is the width of the fitting portion plus the width of the notch, and the other roughly hemispherical container with its cut edge fitted into it. The roughly spherical body is configured to store a small toy or a suction cup part.

[0003] An example of a capsule toy that is configured so that the capsule itself can be used after the toy is removed from inside the capsule is described in Patent Document 2. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 5-37292 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-148358 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The inventors of the present application recognized that the capsule toys described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have problems in that there is room for improvement in terms of the positional stability and decorativeness of the capsules.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a capsule toy that can stabilize the posture of the capsule and improve its decorativeness. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This embodiment discloses a capsule toy having a capsule that can be opened and closed, a storage chamber provided inside the capsule, and a toy stored in the storage chamber, the capsule toy also having a first attachment portion provided on the capsule to which the toy is attached and detached, and a support device provided at a location on the capsule different from the location at which the first attachment portion is provided and that prevents the capsule from moving when placed on an object. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this embodiment, it is possible to stabilize the position of the capsule and improve the decorativeness. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a specific example 1 of a capsule toy. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the capsule of the capsule toy in an opened state. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of the capsule in use with a toy placed on top of it. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view showing a specific example 2 of a capsule toy. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (overview) In this disclosure, several specific examples of capsule toys are described with reference to the drawings. A capsule toy 10 is housed inside a small vending machine and sold. The vending machine has a coin slot, a rotating lever, an outlet, etc. After a user inserts a coin into the coin slot, the user turns the rotating lever, and the capsule toy 10 comes out of the outlet. The capsule toy 10 is called Gachagacha (registered trademark), Gachapon (registered trademark), Gacha (registered trademark), Gashapon (registered trademark), etc.

[0011] (Example 1) The capsule toy 10 is realized by a capsule 11, a toy 12, a support 13, etc. The capsule 11 has a first component piece 14 and a second component piece 15. The first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 are made of a metal material such as aluminum, iron, stainless steel, etc. The first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 are both cup-shaped and configured so that the first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 can be connected and disconnected. In other words, the capsule 11 is configured so that it can be opened and closed.

[0012] The first component piece 14 has an annular edge portion 17, and the second component piece 15 has an annular edge portion 18. The outer diameter of the edge portion 17 of the first component piece 14 is smaller than the inner diameter of the edge portion 18 of the second component piece 15. The first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 have substantially the same shape and structure except for the shapes and dimensions of the edge portions 17, 18. When the edge portion 17 of the first component piece 14 is fitted into the inside of the edge portion 18 of the second component piece 15, the first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 are joined to form a hollow capsule 11. The capsule 11 has a spherical appearance. A storage chamber B1 is provided between the joined first component piece 14 and second component piece 15. The storage chamber B1 is a spherical space.

[0013] The outer diameter (diameter) of capsule 11 may be, for example, 5 cm. Second component piece 15 may have an attachment hole 16. Attachment hole 16 may or may not be connected to storage chamber B1. Second component piece 15 is held in a state in which edge 18 of second component piece 15 is approximately horizontal, and attachment hole 16 is provided in the center (centre) of circular second component piece 15 in a plan view seen from directly above in the vertical direction.

[0014] The mounting hole 16 is configured to allow the toy 12 to be attached and detached. The toy 12 and the support 13 have a configuration, i.e., a shape and dimensions, that allow them to be stored in the storage chamber B1. The toy 12 serves as a decorative object that is attached and detached to the outer surface of the capsule 11. The toy 12 may be, for example, an acrylic stand or model that resembles an athlete, idol, character, doll, animal, insect, plant, flag, etc. The material of the toy 12 may be synthetic resin, cloth, metal, etc. An insertion protrusion 19 is provided on the end of the toy 12, and the insertion protrusion 19 has a shape and dimensions that allow it to be inserted into and pulled out of the mounting hole 16.

[0015] The support 13 may be formed as a separate member from the capsule 11. When the spherical capsule 11 is placed on the object A1, for example, a table, the support 13 serves to support the capsule 11 so that it does not move inadvertently on the object A1. The capsule 11 is placed on the support 13. The support 13 prevents the capsule 11 from moving inadvertently on the object A1, for example, from rolling or moving. The support 13 has a configuration, such as a material, shape, and dimensions, that allows it to be housed in the housing chamber B1. The support 13 is formed, for example, by a synthetic rubber ring. The synthetic rubber material may be polyurethane. The inner diameter of the support 13 is set to be smaller than the outer diameter of the capsule 11. If the outer diameter of the capsule 11 is 5 cm, the inner diameter of the support 13 may be, for example, 1 cm.

[0016] When the capsule toy 10 is stored inside the vending machine, the first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15 are connected, and the toy 12 and the support 13 are stored in the storage chamber B1, as shown in Fig. 1. After the user removes the capsule toy 10 from the vending machine, the user separates the first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15, as shown in Fig. 2. In other words, the capsule 11 is opened.

[0017] The user removes the toy 12 and the support 13 from the capsule 11 and assembles the capsule 11 by connecting the first component piece 14 and the second component piece 15. Then, the user places the support 13 on the object A1 and places the capsule 11 on the support 13 with the mounting hole 16 facing upward. When the insertion protrusion 19 of the toy 12 is inserted into the mounting hole 16, the toy 12 is maintained in an upright position on the capsule 11, as shown in FIG. 3 . Alternatively, the insertion protrusion 19 of the toy 12 may be inserted into the mounting hole 16 first, and the toy 12 may be attached to the capsule 11, and then the capsule 11 may be placed on the support 13.

[0018] According to the capsule toy 10 of Example 1, the posture of the capsule 11 placed on the object A1 is stabilized, and the toy 12 adds decorativeness. Note that the support 13 may be fixed, for example, glued or joined, to the outer surface of the first component piece 14. In other words, the support 13 may be configured so that it cannot be removed from the first component piece 14. Furthermore, the outer surface of one or more of the first component piece 14 or the second component piece 15 may be provided with a design, background, pattern, etc. Furthermore, the inner surface of one or more of the first component piece 14 or the second component piece 15 may be provided with a design, background, pattern, etc.

[0019] (Example 2) As shown in FIG. 4 , an attachment hole 22 may be provided in the second component piece 15, and the attachment hole 22 may be connected to the storage chamber B1. A hanging member 20 may be attached to the attachment hole 22. The hanging member 20 may be a rope, string, tape, etc. The hanging member 20 may have a configuration, such as dimensions, shape, and material, that allows it to be stored in the storage chamber B1. The hanging member 20 may be made of cloth, paper, synthetic resin, rubber, etc. A longitudinal end 21 of the hanging member 20 is positioned inside the capsule 11. The end 21 has a shape and size that prevents it from slipping out of the attachment hole 22. The end 21 is, for example, a knot of the hanging member 20. A majority of the longitudinal length of the hanging member 20 is located outside the capsule 11. A design, pattern, lettering, etc. may be applied to the outer surface of one or more of the first component piece 14 or the second component piece 15.

[0020] The user may hang a portion of the hanging member 20 that is located outside the capsule 11 from an object in the room, such as a beam, a wall hook, a tree, etc. Then, the capsule 11 is suspended by the hanging member 20 under its own weight. The capsule 11 serves as an ornament. The user may also hang the hanging member 20 from an object in the vehicle, such as an inner mirror, an assist grip, etc.

[0021] (Effects of the embodiment) When the capsule toy 10 is supported by the support 13, it is possible to prevent the capsule toy 10 from moving unintentionally on the object A1, and the position is stabilized. In addition, because the toy 12 is attached to the attachment hole 16, the decorativeness of the capsule toy 10 is improved. Therefore, the capsule 11 itself can be effectively used after the toy 12 is taken out. Furthermore, when the capsule 11 is hung using the hanging member 20, the decorativeness is improved.

[0022] (supplementary explanation) An example of the technical meaning of the matters described in this embodiment is as follows: Capsule toy 10 is an example of a capsule toy. Capsule 11 is an example of a capsule. Storage chamber B1 is an example of a storage chamber. Toy 12 is an example of a toy. First component piece 14 is an example of a first component piece. Second component piece 15 is an example of a second component piece. Mounting hole 16 is an example of a first mounting portion. Mounting hole 22 is an example of a second mounting portion. Support 13 is an example of a support. Hanging member 20 is an example of a hanging member.

[0023] This embodiment is not limited to those disclosed using the drawings, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, in this embodiment, the mounting hole may be provided between the center and the edge of the second component piece. The mounting hole may also be provided in the first component piece. Furthermore, the mounting hole may be provided in at least one of the first component piece and the second component piece. Furthermore, the mounting hole for attaching the hanging member and the mounting hole for attaching the toy may be provided separately. Furthermore, the mounting hole for attaching the toy and the support are provided in different components. The mounting portion may be a mounting hole, a mounting hook, a mounting recess, an engagement pin, etc. The support may be a suction cup that can be attached and detached to the outer surface of the capsule. The capsule toy may be stored inside a small vending machine with its outer surface covered with a synthetic resin film (shrink-wrapped).

[0024] Fig. 1 shows an example in which the toy, support, and hanging member are housed on the first component piece side. The toy, support, and hanging member may also be housed on the second component piece side. The toy, support, and hanging member may also be housed on both the first component piece and the second component piece. Furthermore, the capsule may be configured to be openable and closable by connecting the first component piece and the second component piece with a hinge. [Industrial Applicability]

[0025] This embodiment can be used as a capsule toy that stores an item inside the capsule and is sold in a vending machine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 10... capsule toy, 11... capsule, 12... toy, 13... support, 14... first component piece, 15... second component piece, 16, 22... mounting holes, 20... hanging member, B1... storage chamber

Claims

1. A capsule configured to be openable and closable; a storage chamber provided inside the capsule; a toy to be contained in the containment chamber; A capsule toy having a first attachment portion provided on the capsule to which the toy is attached and detached; a support provided at a location on the capsule different from a location where the first attachment portion is provided, the support preventing the capsule from moving when placed on an object; A capsule toy that features:

2. The capsule toy according to claim 1, a second attachment portion provided at a location on the capsule different from a location where the first attachment portion is provided; a hanging member that is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the second attachment portion and that suspends and supports the capsule; A capsule toy that has

3. The capsule toy according to claim 1, the support tool is provided as a separate member from the capsule, The support device is configured to be housed in the housing chamber.

4. The capsule toy according to claim 3, the capsule has a first component and a second component that are connectable and detachable to each other; The accommodation chamber is provided between the first component piece and the second component piece that are connected to each other, the first attachment portion is provided on the first component piece, A capsule toy, wherein the support is configured to contact the outer surface of the second component piece and support the capsule.

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