A stuffed toy that changes posture using an air pump

Abstract

To provide a stuffed toy that can be safely and inexpensively manufactured and can repeatedly change its posture greatly, thereby providing a child with a fresh playing experience. [Solution] The stuffed animal of this invention has an air chamber inside it, and air is sent to it from an external pump via a tube.By providing the starting point of movement in the legs, etc., the stuffed animal can be made to change its position significantly, such as from a sitting position to a standing position, by external operation.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a toy that uses air pressure to move a stuffed animal, and more particularly to a stuffed animal that can stand up by simply operating a pump from the outside. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, known moving gimmicks for stuffed toys include those that move the limbs or ears, or those that use electric motors. However, these are limited to partial movement or complex structures, and there have been few examples of a simple structure that realizes the overall movement of a stuffed toy, such as changing from a lying position to a standing position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3238054 [Patent Document 2] Public Practical Application Showa 61-109594 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional stuffed toys have limited movable parts such as the hands, tails, and ears, making it difficult to achieve overall posture changes with a simple structure. In addition, mechanisms that require a power source pose safety and cost issues. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This device has an inflatable section inside the stuffed toy, and by pumping air through a tube from an external pump, it can change from a sitting position to a standing position. Furthermore, magnets or clips are attached to the legs to maintain the position relative to the surface on which it is placed, allowing for stable position changes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] It is safe and inexpensive to manufacture, and its large, repetitive posture changes allow it to offer children a fresh play experience. Its application to character merchandise can also increase its marketability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] Appearance of the stuffed toy of this invention (sitting position) [Figure 2] Appearance of the stuffed toy of this invention (standing posture) [Figure 3] The plush toy legs of this invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. An air chamber is provided inside the stuffed toy, and this air chamber can be made of a flexible material such as rubber, silicone, or resin film. The air chamber is connected to an external pump via a tube, and the pump can take various forms, such as a hand-operated, foot-operated, or electric pump. The feet of the stuffed toy can be equipped with magnets or clips, allowing it to be fixed to a metal plate or special flooring material. This configuration makes the stuffed toy stable when it stands up and allows it to express greater movement of its entire body. The shape, size and arrangement of the air chambers can be changed as needed depending on the design and size of the stuffed toy, whether single or multiple. [Example]

[0009] The stuffed toy (1) shown in Figure 1 has an air chamber (4) inside, which is connected to a hand pump (3) via a tube (2). Normally, the air chamber (4) is deflated, and the stuffed toy (1) sits down or leans forward. When the user presses the pump (3), the air chamber (4) expands, and the stuffed toy (1) assumes the standing position shown in Figure 2. At this time, the starting point (5) in Figure 3 is attached to the installation surface by magnetism or a clip, and serves as the starting point of the movement. [Explanation of symbols]

[0010] 1...Plush toy body 2...Tube 3...External pump 4...Air chamber 5...Starting point (magnet, etc.)

Claims

1. A stuffed toy comprising a stuffed toy body, an expansion section provided on the stuffed toy body, an external pump that sends air to the expansion section, and a tube that connects the external pump and the expansion section, wherein the expansion section expands when the external pump is operated, causing the stuffed toy body to stand up.

2. 2. The stuffed toy according to claim 1, wherein the legs serving as starting points for changing posture are provided with weights, magnets, clips, etc., so that the stuffed toy can be fixed to a surface on which it is placed.

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