Model toys and movable structures

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in, for example, a model toy. [Solution] The model toy includes a base part having a first connecting part and a second connecting part and a rotation axis, a first part rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting part in a first direction, and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a model toy and a movable structure. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to realize movements and poses similar to those of humans and animals, doll toys (model toys) include various joints and movable parts. These mechanisms allow for various poses. However, providing a doll toy with the same number of joints as a human or other such body part requires a large number of parts, and even in an elaborate doll toy, the number is limited and it is difficult to realize this. Therefore, in order to realize the movements and poses described above, it is important to expand the range of motion of the joints and the parts connected thereto while configuring the doll with fewer joints and parts. By expanding the range of motion, it is possible to perform movements with a higher degree of freedom and a variety of poses. Patent Document 1 proposes a quadruped animal doll having a joint structure that allows realistic movements similar to those of real animals. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-17264 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In order to realize natural movements like those of human limbs, it is desirable for them to be able to rotate in various directions. However, in model toys, elbow joints, knee joints, etc. generally rotate only in a specific direction. In such model toys, it is difficult to realize bending and twisting movements like those of human limbs.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is a model toy comprising: a base part having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion and a rotation axis; a first part rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting portion in a first direction; and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting portion and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising: a base part having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion and a rotation axis; a first part rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting portion in a first direction; and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting portion and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part, wherein the first part includes first and second parts, which are connected to sandwich the base part between them, and a third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts is inserted into the first connecting portion.

[0007] The present invention is also characterized in that, for example, a movable structure of a model toy includes a base part having a first connecting part and a second connecting part and a rotation axis, a first part rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting part in a first direction, and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part. The present invention also provides, for example, a movable structure of a model toy, comprising: a base part having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion and a rotation axis; a first part rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting portion in a first direction; and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting portion and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part, wherein the first part includes first and second parts, which are connected so as to sandwich the base part, and a third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts is inserted into the first connecting portion. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a front view and a side view of a left leg of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A is an exploded side view of a left leg of a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of a part of a left arm. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a joint portion of a left leg of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating a rotational movement of a joint portion of a left leg of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 5] 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating the operation of the left leg of the model toy according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more features among the multiple features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. In addition, the same reference numbers are used for the same or similar configurations, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0011] <Appearance of the left leg of the model toy> First, the left leg incorporated in the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(a) shows the front exterior of the left leg 100 of the model toy, and Fig. 1(b) shows the side exterior of the left leg 100 of the model toy. Note that the x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions of the model toy, respectively, and this also applies to the other drawings.

[0012] The left leg 100 includes an upper leg 101, a knee joint 102, a lower leg 103, and a foot 104. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is described as an example of a model toy, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and accessories. Although the right leg is not shown, it is formed symmetrically to the left leg and has a similar configuration, so description thereof will be omitted.

[0013] In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the legs of a model toy will be described, but a similar configuration can also be applied to the arms, neck, waist, etc. of a model toy. In particular, in the arms, the upper arm, elbow joint, forearm, and hand of the arms can be realized as configurations corresponding to the upper thigh, knee joint, lower leg, and foot of the legs, respectively.

[0014] The upper leg portion 101 is rotatably connected to the knee joint portion 102. The lower leg portion 103 is further rotatably connected to the knee joint portion 102. Furthermore, the foot portion 104 is connected to the lower part of the lower leg portion 103 by a spherical connecting portion. The knee joint portion 102 according to this embodiment rotatably connects the upper leg portion 101, which is a first portion, and the lower leg portion 103, which is a second portion, in the vertical direction of the model toy, which is a first direction. Furthermore, the knee joint portion 102 connects the upper leg portion 101 and the lower leg portion 103 in the horizontal direction of the model toy, which is a second direction different from the first direction. Details of these rotation mechanisms will be described later.

[0015] <Structure around the knee joint> Next, the configuration of the vicinity of the knee joint of the left leg 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(a) shows a side view of the left leg 100 disassembled into three parts. Fig. 2(b) shows the exploded configuration of a portion of the left leg 100. Here, the configuration of the left leg 100 will be described, but the configuration of the right leg (not shown) will not be described since it has the same configuration as the left leg.

[0016] Reference numeral 200 denotes the area surrounding the knee joint of the left leg 100. As shown in Fig. 2(b), the area surrounding the knee joint 200 includes parts 201 to 211. Part 201 is a base part of the knee joint, and is connected to parts 202a and 202b that form part of the upper leg so as to sandwich the part from both sides. Furthermore, parts 203a and 203b that form part of the lower leg are connected to part 201 so as to sandwich the part from both sides.

[0017] Part 211, which forms part of upper leg 101, is rotatably connected to the upper parts of parts 202a and 202b. Part 211 is further connected to other parts of upper leg 101. Part 210 is rotatably connected to the lower parts of parts 203a and 203b to form the ankle. Foot 104 is further rotatably connected to part 210. Parts 206 to 209 are exterior parts for the legs.

[0018] <Components> Next, each part constituting a rotation mechanism in the knee joint of the left leg 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of each part.

[0019] Part 201, which is a base part, is configured to include rod-shaped rotating shaft 311, ring-shaped connecting part 312, and protrusion 313 formed on the outer periphery of rotating shaft 311. Protrusion 313 fits into recess 331a formed in part 203a. Recess 331a is formed to be larger than protrusion 313, and does not restrict the rotation of part 201.

[0020] Note that part 203b also has a recess (not shown) formed therein, and when part 201 is sandwiched between parts 203a and 203b, protrusion 313 of part 201 is rotatably fitted into the recess. Part 201 rotates about rotation axis 311 in the horizontal direction (second direction) of the model toy.

[0021] Cylindrical connecting portion 321a of part 202a is inserted into connecting portion 312 of part 201. The inserted connecting portion 321a further passes through ring-shaped connecting portion 312 and is connected to part 202b on the opposite side. In this manner, parts 202a and 202b are rotatably connected to sandwich part 201.

[0022] Similar to connecting portion 321a, cylindrical connecting portion 322a is formed on part 202a. Connecting portion 322a is inserted into and passes through ring-shaped connecting portion 341 provided on part 211, and is connected to part 202b on the opposite side. That is, parts 202a and 202b are rotatably connected to each other so as to sandwich part 211 in addition to part 201.

[0023] The rotation mechanism with the connecting parts 321a, 322a as the rotation axis can rotate the parts 201, 211 connected to the connecting parts 321a, 322a in the vertical direction (first direction) of the model toy. In other words, these rotation mechanisms realize the rotation of the legs at a normal knee joint by a two-stage rotation, and can expand the range of motion.

[0024] In addition, parts 202a, 202b, and 211 connected to connecting part 312 also rotate in accordance with the rotation of part 201 around rotation axis 311. Therefore, the knee joint according to this embodiment can realize rotational movements in two rotational directions, a first direction (vertical direction) of the model toy and a second direction (horizontal direction) different from the first direction. The second direction is, for example, a direction different by about 90 degrees from the first direction. This makes it possible to express the "flexibility" of the legs, for example, to express the "flexibility of the legs" with a flair in movements such as high kicks. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

[0025] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above rotation direction, and the rotation direction is determined in any direction depending on the position where the rotation mechanism is employed. Also, according to this embodiment, the second direction is defined as a direction that is approximately 90 degrees different from the first direction in order to realize the movements of "bending" and "twisting" in the model toy, but the present invention does not limit these angles, and the angle can be any angle depending on the movement to be realized.

[0026] <Rotational movement> Next, various rotational movements of the left leg 100 of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5. Figs. 4(a) and (b) show the rotational movement of the leg in a first direction (vertical direction). Fig. 4(c) shows the rotational movement of the leg in a second direction (horizontal direction). Fig. 5 explains posing using a plurality of rotational movements of the left leg. Note that although parts 202 and 203 in Figs. 4(a) to 4(c) are each composed of two parts, only parts 202a and 203a on the right side are shown here for ease of explanation.

[0027] 4(a), part 211 can rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow (first direction) around rotation axis 401. Rotation axis 401 is formed by inserting cylindrical connecting part 322a of part 202a into ring-shaped connecting part 341 of part 211. In response to this rotational movement, the parts of upper leg 101 connected to part 201 can rotate in the vertical direction (up and down direction) of the model toy.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4(b), part 202a can rotate around rotation axis 402 in the direction indicated by the arrow (first direction). Rotation axis 402 is formed by inserting cylindrical connecting part 321a of part 202a into ring-shaped connecting part 312 of part 201. In response to the rotation, the parts of upper leg 101 connected to part 201 can rotate in the vertical direction (up and down direction) of the model toy. Therefore, the rotation is in the same direction as the rotation shown in FIG. 4(a), and the range of motion of the knee joint of the model toy can be expanded. As shown in FIG. 4(b), the knee joint can be rotated to a position where the leg is folded.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 4(c), part 201 can rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow (second direction) around rod-shaped rotation axis 311. This rotation can be performed within the range sandwiched between parts 203a and 203b. This rotation also causes the parts of upper leg 101 connected to part 201 to rotate in conjunction with it.

[0030] In response to this rotational movement, part 201 can rotate in the horizontal direction (left and right direction) of the model toy relative to connected parts 203a and 203b. In this way, in the model toy according to this embodiment, the knee joint can move in two rotational directions, a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction, and more natural poses and movements can be performed.

[0031] Fig. 5(a) shows the left leg 100 before the rotational motion. Fig. 5(b) shows the state in which the lower leg 103 and the foot 104 are rotated in the direction of the arrow around the rotation axis 311 from the state in Fig. 5(a). In this way, in addition to the bending and stretching motion of the leg caused by the normal rotational motion of the knee joint, the model toy according to this embodiment can perform a rotational motion in a direction different from the bending and stretching motion. As a result, for example, when performing a pose such as a high kick with the model toy, the bending of the leg can be reproduced by performing a twisting motion as shown in Fig. 5(b), and a more realistic pose can be performed.

[0032] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a base part having a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a rotation axis, a first part connected to the base part via the first connecting part so as to be rotatable in a first direction, and a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction around the rotation axis of the base part. In this way, according to this embodiment, a joint mechanism that performs rotational movements in two directions can be realized in a joint structure provided in the model toy. This allows the legs, arms, etc. to perform "bending" and "twisting" movements, allowing for extravagant movements. In this way, according to this embodiment, for example, a new mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy can be provided.

[0033] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc.

[0034] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toy and movable structure. (1) A model toy, a base part having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a rotation axis; a first portion rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting portion in a first direction; a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable around a rotation axis of the base part in a second direction different from the first direction; A model toy comprising: (2) The first connecting portion has a ring shape, The model toy described in (1) is characterized in that the first part includes first and second parts, which are connected to sandwich the base part between the first and second parts, and a third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts is inserted into the first connecting portion. (3) The rotating shaft has a rod shape, the second connecting portion is a protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the rotating shaft, the second part includes third and fourth parts, the third and fourth parts being connected to sandwich the base part; The model toy described in (2) is characterized in that the third and fourth parts have recesses to which the protrusions are rotatably connected. (4) The model toy described in any one of (1) to (3), further comprising a third part rotatably connected to the first part in the first direction. (5) the first portion and the third portion form an upper leg portion of the leg of the model toy, The model toy according to (4), wherein the second part forms a lower leg of the model toy. (6) the first portion and the third portion form an upper arm of an arm of the model toy, The model toy according to (4), characterized in that the second part forms a forearm of an arm of the model toy. (7) The model toy described in any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that the first direction is a vertical direction of the model toy and the second direction is a horizontal direction of the model toy. (8) The model toy described in any one of (1) to (6), wherein the first direction and the second direction differ in orientation by approximately 90 degrees. (9) A movable structure of a model toy, a base part having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a rotation axis; a first portion rotatably connected to the base part via the first connecting portion in a first direction; a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable around a rotation axis of the base part in a second direction different from the first direction; A movable structure comprising:

[0035] 100: Left leg, 101: Upper leg, 102: Knee joint, 103: Lower leg, 104: Foot

Claims

1. A model toy, a base part having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a rotation axis; a first portion connected to the base part via the first connecting portion so as to be rotatable in a first direction; a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable around a rotation axis of the base part in a second direction different from the first direction; Equipped with A model toy characterized in that the first part includes first and second parts, the first and second parts are connected to sandwich the base part, and a third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts is inserted into the first connecting portion.

2. The first connecting portion has a ring shape, The model toy according to claim 1, characterized in that the third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts passes through an opening in a ring portion of the first connecting portion and is connected to the first or second part on which the third connecting portion is not formed.

3. The rotating shaft has a rod shape, the second connecting portion is a protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the rotating shaft, the second part includes third and fourth parts, the third and fourth parts being connected to sandwich the base part; 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein the third and fourth parts are formed with recesses to which the protrusions are rotatably coupled.

4. The toy model according to claim 3 , further comprising a third portion rotatably connected to the first portion in the first direction.

5. the first portion and the third portion form an upper leg portion of the leg of the model toy, 5. The model toy of claim 4, wherein the second portion forms a lower leg of the model toy.

6. the first portion and the third portion form an upper arm of an arm of the model toy, 5. The model toy of claim 4, wherein the second portion forms a forearm of an arm of the model toy.

7. 7. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the first direction is a vertical direction of the model toy, and the second direction is a horizontal direction of the model toy.

8. 7. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the first direction and the second direction are different in orientation by approximately 90 degrees.

9. A movable structure of a model toy, a base part having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a rotation axis; a first portion connected to the base part via the first connecting portion so as to be rotatable in a first direction; a second part connected to the base part via the second connecting part and rotatable around a rotation axis of the base part in a second direction different from the first direction; Equipped with A movable structure characterized in that the first portion includes first and second parts, the first and second parts are connected to sandwich the base part, and a third connecting portion formed on one of the first and second parts is inserted into the first connecting portion.

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