Toy

Abstract

To provide a highly entertaining toy. [Solution] The toy 1 can take a first form 1F that can be dispensed from an item dispenser, and a second form 2F that can be played with, and is equipped with a main part 10 that includes a weight part 13 therein, and the main part 10 is configured to be able to house the weight part 13 in a fixed state. The main part 10 that can house the weight part 13 in a fixed state can be played with by using the weight balance provided by the weight part 13. As the main part 10 is rotatable, it can be swung by the weight part 13, and can be played with as a toy toy.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to toys. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional toy called a jumping-up toy, which has a container with a convexly curved bottom, a protrusion at the center of the inside of the bottom that extends toward the center of curvature, and a seat for engaging a weight enclosed within the container, the weight having sufficient weight to position the center of gravity of the entire container toward the bottom side of the center of curvature when engaged with the seat. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 7-65598 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The toy disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a moving internal weight, which is not suitable for supply by an item supplying device. In addition, because the inside is visible, it is difficult to create a decorative outer surface or character image, and this creates problems with its interest as a toy.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy that is suitable for supply by an item supplying device and can fully demonstrate its character. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the toy of the present invention is a toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, and has a main part that includes a weight portion therein, and the main part is configured to be able to accommodate the weight portion in a fixed state. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a first form of a toy according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toy shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second form of the toy. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of the main component. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the play mode of the toy in a first state. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a front view showing the play mode of the toy in a second state. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of an operation for assembling a toy. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the toy in an assembled state. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] 13A and 13B are front views showing other examples of how to play with the toy, in which (a) shows a state in which the arms are raised, and (b) shows a state in which the arms are facing in different directions on the left and right. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, a toy 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the toy 1 in a first form 1F, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toy 1. As shown in FIG.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1, the toy 1 in the first form 1F is a toy that can take a first form 1F (capsule) that can be dispensed from an article dispenser, and a second form 2F (see Fig. 3) that can be played with as a toy toy. The main part 10 is provided with a pattern imitating a character body on its outer surface 10s, for example, and is configured to be able to roll in the first form 1F. The main part 10 is also composed of a first outer shell part 11 and a second outer shell part 12 that can be connected to the first outer shell part 11, each of which has a hemispherical shape.

[0011] The main part 10 is made of synthetic resin and has appropriate rigidity, and in the first form 1F of a spherical shape shown in Fig. 1, it is configured to be rollable and easy to roll. Therefore, it can be supplied and sold from an article supply device. In addition, the internal space SP in the first form 1F contains, for example, a first auxiliary part 15 and a second auxiliary part 14, which are auxiliary parts for characters, as shown in Fig. 2.

[0012] Although not shown, the item supplying device includes a storage section capable of storing multiple toys 1 covered with wrapping film 50 in a random arrangement, a supplying section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supplying section, an operating section for unlocking the locking section and rotating the supplying section on the condition that a fee is paid, and a passage section for passing the toy 1 rotatably from the storage section to the supply port. As described above, the toy 1 has an easy-to-roll shape, so that it can be supplied to the user while avoiding separation or damage when supplied from the item supplying device.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 2, the first outer shell part 11 has a weight part 13 protruding into the internal space SP at the top position of the inner surface 11is of the first outer shell part 11. Also, as shown in Fig. 2, a first sub-part 15 which is connected to the outer surface 10s of the main part 10 in the second form (see Fig. 3) and forms a grip part, and a second sub-part 14 which forms a pair of arms are housed in the main part 10 in the first form 1F.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the second form 2F of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. After the first and second auxiliary parts 15 and 14 of the auxiliary parts are taken out of the internal space SP, the main part 10 connects the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12 to form a spherical shape again, as described below. The first auxiliary part 15 is connected by fitting the mounting protrusion 15c into the mounting recess 12c at the top of the second outer shell part 12, and serves as a holding part and a decorative part of the character. The second auxiliary part 14 is attached to the receiving recess 12b of the character (see FIG. 7). The main part 10 is configured such that the first outer shell part 11 is heavier than the second outer shell part 12. Therefore, for example, by holding the first auxiliary part 15 and tilting the character so that it is diagonal, and then releasing the hand, the character can be played with by swinging it from side to side as shown in FIG. 5.

[0015] Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of the main part 10. Fig. 5 is a front view showing the toy 1 in a play mode in a first state, and Fig. 6 is a front view showing the toy 1 in a second state.

[0016] As described above, in both the first form 1F and the second form 2F, the main part 10 is used in a spherical state in which the first part 11 and the second part 12 are combined. As shown in FIG. 4, the first shell side connecting part 11j of the main part 10 has a structure in which a step is formed on the inside of the first part 11. A pair of fitting protrusions 11b are protruded diagonally in the circumferential direction of the first shell side connecting part 11j, and a pair of recessed positioning parts 11d are provided at a position shifted 90 degrees in the circumferential direction from the fitting protrusions 11b. On the other hand, the second shell side connecting part 12j has a structure in which a step is formed on the outside of the second part 12. A pair of receiving recesses 12b are formed diagonally in the circumferential direction of the second shell side connecting part 12j. Also, one positioning part 12d is provided at a position shifted 90 degrees in the circumferential direction from the receiving recess 12b.

[0017] When assembling the first and second parts 11 and 12, the fitting projection 11b and the receiving recess 12b are fitted together, and the positioning portion 11d and the positioning portion 12d are fitted together. Here, the first and second parts 11 and 12 can be combined in two different combinations, which are 180 degrees apart. This combination can create a first state and a second state of the toy 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first state is composed of the character's face part C on the second part 12 side and the first state side C1 having the left and right color parts C1a on the first part 11 side. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the second state is composed of the character's face part C (the same part) on the second part 12 side and the first state side C2 having the central color part C2a on the first part 11 side.

[0018] When playing with the toy 1, for example, the first sub-component 15 is held and tilted to the side on the placement part 40, and then released, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6. This operation allows the toy 1 to be played with as a toy that gradually stands upright while swinging from side to side. In this swinging state, the first state and the second state have different patterns on the lower side of the character, allowing the player to enjoy different expressions.

[0019] 5 and 6, the first state and the second state are changed by the design on the front and back sides of the first outer shell part 11 relative to the character's face C, but a different character or the same character with different facial expressions may be provided on the back side of the character's face C. In this case, the ways to enjoy the character can be increased by switching between the first state and the second state as well as enjoying the characters from the front and back.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of an operation for assembling a toy. When assembling the toy 1 into the second form 2F, the second sub-part 14 taken out of the internal space SP is attached to the receiving recess 12b as shown in Fig. 7 before combining the second outer part 12 with the first outer part 11. The receiving recess 12b is formed as a rectangular cutout opening in the outer surface 10s, and a pair of ribs 12w are protruded from the inner surface 12is toward the receiving recess 12b on the opposite side so as to correspond to the cutout opening. Meanwhile, the second sub-part 14 has a cylindrical rotating shaft 14b protruding substantially perpendicularly from the mounting surface 14a facing the outer surface 10s, and a disk-shaped large diameter portion 14c is formed at the tip of the rotating shaft 14b.

[0021] Therefore, when the second sub-component 14 is attached to the receiving recess 12b, the rotating shaft 14b is inserted so as to be sandwiched between the pair of ribs 12w. As a result, the rotating shaft 14b is rotatably held by the ribs 12w, and is held so as not to fall out of the receiving recess 12b even when the receiving recess 12b faces downward (the notch of the opening faces downward) as shown in FIG. 7. In this state, the second outer shell part 12 is combined with the first outer shell part 11. Also, the first sub-component 15 is fixed in a state in which it cannot rotate by inserting the mounting protrusion 15c into the mounting recess 12c of the second outer shell part 12.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the toy 1 in an assembled state. In the assembled state, as shown in Fig. 8, the second sub-part 14 is held by its large diameter part 14c so as not to be removed from the main part 10, and is clamped by the rib 12w with an appropriate clamping force. Therefore, the second sub-part 14 can not only rotate, but also can lock the rotation direction at a predetermined position. In other words, the second sub-part 14, which is an arm, rotates and is stopped at a predetermined position. This allows the shape of the character to be changed by the arm protruding from the main part 10.

[0023] The weight portion 13 is provided, for example, to protrude from an inner surface 11is corresponding to the top portion 11t of the first outer part 11. The weight portion 13 is configured such that, for example, a weight 13d heavier than other parts is housed in the connecting portion 13a.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an exploded view of the weight portion 13. As shown in FIG. When the weight unit 13 is provided to a user, the connecting portion 13a is configured so that it cannot be easily disassembled. However, at the time of manufacturing, as shown in Fig. 9, the connecting portion 13a is provided with a lid portion 13c that closes the cylindrical protrusion 13b, and the weight 13d can be accommodated in the cylindrical weight accommodating space 13sp. By configuring in this way, for example, it is easy to manufacture the weight 13d by changing the material or size (changing the thickness without changing the diameter).

[0025] FIG. 10 is a front view showing another example of how to play, where (a) shows the arms raised, and (b) shows the arms facing in different directions. In the case shown in Fig. 10(a), as described above, the second sub-component 14 can rotate, so that, for example, the toy 1 is in a V-shape with both arms raised. In this case, the center of gravity of the toy 1 is higher than in the case shown in Fig. 5, in which the tip of the second sub-component 14 is lowered. As a result, the toy 1 swings more slowly than in the case shown in Fig. 5.

[0026] Also, in the case shown in FIG. 10(b), for example, one arm is lowered and the other is raised. In this case, the second sub-component 14 causes imbalance in the left-right direction. In this case, the center of gravity is shifted slightly to the right compared to the case shown in FIG. 5. As a result, when swung, the second sub-component 14 can be swung to tilt significantly to the right. Although not shown, the second sub-component 14 can be set to any orientation, such as facing forward, facing backward, or facing different directions on the left and right.

[0027] As described above, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main part 10, which can accommodate the weight part 13 in a fixed state therein, can be used as a container when the goods are supplied by the goods supply device, and the weight part 13 can be used to balance the weight of the main part 10. For example, the main part 10 can be swung by the weight part 13 because it is rollable, and can be played with as a toy. In addition, the weight part 13 is provided at the top of the inner surface 11is of the first outer shell part 11 constituting the main part 10 so that the first outer shell part 11 is heavier than the second outer shell part 12, and the first outer shell part 11 can be used as the bottom part of the toy.

[0028] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main part 10 has a spherical shape composed of a first outer shell part 11 and a second outer shell part 12 that can be connected to each other, so that it can not only be used as the main body of the toy, but in the first form 1F it can also accommodate and roll the secondary parts (first secondary part 15, second secondary part 14) inside, making it easy to supply from an item supply device.

[0029] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the weight portion 13 is arranged via a connecting portion 13a in a state where it protrudes from the inner surface 11is, making it easy to install a weight 13d therein and, for example, to easily change the weight 13d.

[0030] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the secondary parts (first secondary part 15, second secondary part 14) housed in the internal space SP of the main part 10 are configured to be connectable to the outer surface 10s of the main part 10 in the second form 2F, so that the first form 1F is rollable and the second form 2F forms the shape of the toy 1 in a play state.

[0031] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first sub-component 15 is connected to the top of the second outer shell part 12 above the main part 10, thereby improving the decorativeness and operability of the toy 1.

[0032] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second sub-part 14 is configured in the second form 2F to be connectable to the vicinity of the connection portion 10j of the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12, so that the attachment can be performed from the connection portion 10j almost simultaneously with the assembly of both outer shell parts 11, 12, resulting in good attachment ease.

[0033] Furthermore, since the second sub-part 14 is attached non-detachably and rotatably by connection at the connection part 10j, the rotational position of the second sub-part 14 can be changed, the weight balance of the toy 1 can be changed, and the rocking action can be changed.

[0034] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the main part 10 imitates the character's main body, and a protruding decorative part is provided at the top and the arms protrude on both sides, creating the cuteness of a toy.

[0035] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first part 11 and the second part 12 can be connected to each other in a first state and a second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning parts 11d and 12d. This makes it easy to change the orientation of the mating surfaces of the first part 11 and the second part 12 between the first state and the second state. As a result, for example, the combination of the character patterns drawn on the outer surfaces 10s of both parts 11 and 12 can be changed.

[0036] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, the shapes and sizes of the first sub-component 15 and the second sub-component 14 in the above embodiment are not limited to those shown in the drawings and can be modified as appropriate.

[0037] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0038] (1) A toy that can take a first form that can be dispensed from an item dispenser and a second form that can be played with, a main part including a weight portion therein; The main part is configured to be able to house the weight portion in a fixed state.

[0039] (2) A toy according to (1), The toy, wherein the main part is configured to be rollable in the first form.

[0040] (3) A toy according to (1) or (2), The toy, wherein the main part is configured to be swingable in the second form.

[0041] (4) A toy according to any one of (1) to (3), The toy, wherein the main part is composed of a first shell part and a second shell part connectable to the first shell part, each of which has a hemispherical shape.

[0042] (5) A toy according to (4), The toy, wherein the first shell part is configured to be heavier than the second shell part.

[0043] (6) A toy according to (4) or (5), The main part is configured so that the weight portion is provided only on the inner surface of the first shell part.

[0044] (7) A toy according to (6), The weight portion is provided on the inner surface corresponding to the top of the first outer shell part.

[0045] (8) A toy according to (6) or (7), The weight portion is configured to protrude from the inner surface.

[0046] (9) A toy according to any one of (6) to (8), The toy is configured so that the weight portion is attached to the inner surface via a connecting portion.

[0047] (10) A toy according to any one of (1) to (9), Further comprising a sub-component connectable to the main component, A toy, wherein the sub-part is configured to be receivable within the main part in the first form, and configured to be connectable to an outer surface of the main part in the second form.

[0048] (11) A toy according to (10), The subcomponent includes a first subcomponent, The toy, in the second form, wherein the first sub-part forms a gripping portion.

[0049] (12) A toy according to (11), The toy, wherein the first sub-part is configured to be connectable to the top of the main part in the second configuration.

[0050] (13) A toy according to (11) or (12), The main component is composed of a first shell part and a second shell part connectable to the first shell part, The toy, wherein the first sub part is configured to be connectable to a top part of the second shell part in the second form.

[0051] (14) A toy according to (13), The subcomponent further includes a second subcomponent, The second sub part is configured to be connectable to a portion near a connection portion between the first outer part and the second outer part in the second form.

[0052] (15) A toy according to (14), A toy, wherein the second sub-part is connected to the main part so as not to be detachable from the main part when the first shell part and the second shell part are connected to each other.

[0053] (16) A toy according to (15), The toy, wherein the first sub-part is non-rotatably connected to the main part in the second configuration, and the second sub-part is rotatably connected to the main part in the second configuration.

[0054] (17) A toy according to any one of (14) to (16), The main parts above are modeled after the character's body. The toy, wherein the first sub-part imitates a decorative part and the second sub-part imitates an arm part of a character.

[0055] (18) A toy according to any one of (13) to (17), A toy, wherein the first outer part and the second outer part have positioning portions formed at their respective ends for positioning for connection in the first form and the second form.

[0056] (19) A toy according to (18), The toy, wherein the first shell part and the second shell part are configured to be connectable to each other in a first state and in a second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning portion.

[0057] (20) A toy according to any one of (1) to (19), The main part, in the second configuration, forms a tumbler. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 10 Main parts 10j Connection part 10s outer surface 11 First outer shell part 11d Positioning part 11is First outer shell part inner surface 12 Second outer shell part 12d Positioning part 13 Weight section 13a Connecting part 14 Second auxiliary part 15 1st sub-part

Claims

1. A toy that can take a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, A main part including a weight portion therein; a secondary component connectable to the primary component, The main component is configured to be able to accommodate the weight portion in a fixed state, The secondary component is configured to be accommodated within the main component in the first configuration, and configured to be connectable to an outer surface of the main component in the second configuration. toy.

2. 2. The toy of claim 1, In the first embodiment, the main component is configured to be rollable. toy.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 2, The main component is configured to be swingable in the second form. toy.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, The main component is composed of a first shell component and a second shell component connectable to the first shell component, each of which has a hemispherical shape. toy.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, The first outer shell part is configured to be heavier than the second outer shell part. toy.

6. 6. The toy according to claim 5, The main component is configured to provide the weight portion only on the inner surface of the first outer shell component. toy.

7. 7. The toy according to claim 6, The weight portion is provided on the inner surface corresponding to a top portion of the first shell part.

8. 8. The toy according to claim 7, The weight portion is configured to protrude from the inner surface.

9. 9. The toy according to claim 8, The weight portion is configured to be provided on the inner surface via a connecting portion. toy.

10. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The subcomponent includes a first subcomponent, In the second configuration, the first sub-component forms a gripping portion. toy.

11. 11. The toy of claim 10, The first sub-component is configured to be connectable to a top of the main component in the second configuration. toy.

12. 12. The toy of claim 11, The main component is composed of a first shell component and a second shell component connectable to the first shell component, The first sub part is configured to be connectable to a top part of the second outer part in the second configuration. toy.

13. 13. The toy of claim 12, The subcomponent further includes a second subcomponent, In the second embodiment, the second sub part is configured to be connectable to a vicinity of a connection portion between the first part and the second part. toy.

14. 14. The toy of claim 13, The second sub-component is connected to the main component so as not to be detachable from the main component when the first outer shell component and the second outer shell component are connected to each other. toy.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, The first sub-component is non-rotatably connected to the main component in the second configuration, and the second sub-component is rotatably connected to the main component in the second configuration. toy.

16. 16. The toy of claim 15, The main part is a representation of a character's body, The first sub-part imitates a decorative part, and the second sub-part imitates an arm of a character. toy.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, In the first configuration and the second configuration, a positioning portion for positioning for connection is formed at each end of the first outer shell part and the second outer shell part. toy.

18. 18. The toy of claim 17, The first part and the second part are configured to be connectable to each other in a first state and a second state in which the orientation is changed by 180 degrees from the first state via the positioning portion. toy.

19. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The main part forms a tumbler in the second configuration. toy.

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