Model toys and structures

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel mechanism for moving a toy model, for example. [Solution] The model toy has a first portion having a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part that sandwiches the second part and connects it to the first part, and the second part has a gripping portion shaped as the upper or lower half of a C-shape.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to model toys and structures. [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. Some model toys can be transformed into multiple forms, and in this case, they have mechanisms related to transformation in addition to movable mechanisms such as joints. Patent Document 1 proposes a transformable toy that can be transformed so as to be combined with a model toy. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-109108 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A transformable model toy like the above-mentioned conventional technology requires a mechanism related to transformation in addition to movable mechanisms such as various joints. Even in a model toy that does not have a transformation mechanism, if the toy has a movable function, a conventional movable mechanism may not be suitable depending on the shape or size of the model toy, and so there has been a demand for a proposal for a new movable mechanism.

[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 characterized in that, for example, a first portion includes a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part that sandwiches the second part and connects to the first part, and the second part has a gripping portion shaped as the upper or lower half of a C-shape. The present invention also relates to a model toy, for example, comprising a first portion having a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part, the second part being a gripping portion formed in the shape of the upper half or the lower half of a C-shape. The gripping portion is sandwiched between the first part and the third part. The present invention is characterized by having the following.

[0007] The present invention also relates to a model toy structure, for example, comprising a first portion having a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part sandwiching the second part and connecting it to the first part, wherein the second part has a gripping portion shaped as the upper or lower half of a C-shape. The present invention also relates to a structure of a model toy, the structure comprising a first portion having a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part therebetween, the second part being a gripping portion formed in the shape of the upper half or the lower half of a C-shape. The gripping portion is sandwiched between the first part and the third part. The present invention is characterized by having the following. Effect of the Invention

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

[0009] [Figure 1] 1A to 1C are perspective views showing the appearance of a model toy according to an embodiment in (a) a first form, (b) a second form, and (c) a third form. [Diagram 2] 1A is an external view of a first form of a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded view of a left arm portion thereof. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2A is an exploded perspective view of a forearm of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a configuration of each part that constitutes a part of a forearm of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 5]1A is a diagram showing a portion of a forearm of a model toy according to one embodiment; FIG. 1B is an exploded view of the portion of the forearm; and FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a forearm of a 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 model toy> First, a model toy that can be transformed into a plurality of forms according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(a) shows a perspective view of the exterior of the model toy 100 in a first form, Fig. 1(b) shows the second form of the model toy 100, and Fig. 1(c) shows the third form of the model toy 100. Note that the x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions of the model toy, respectively, and the same is true for the other drawings.

[0012] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a, 103b, a waist 104, legs 105a, 105b, and wings 106 that constitute a main body. 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. In addition, the model toy 100 according to this embodiment can transform from a first form, which is a robot form, to a second form, which is an intermediate form shown in FIG. 1(b), and further to a third form, which is a flying form, shown in FIG. 1(c).

[0013] The head 101 is connected to a chest 102. A right arm 103b and a left arm 103a are further connected to the sides of the chest 102 by connecting members, and a waist 104 is connected to the lower part. A right leg 105b and a left leg 105a are connected to the waist 104. Furthermore, wing sections 105 are connected to the backs of the chest 102 and the waist 104, which become wings when the robot transforms into a second form, which is an intermediate form, or a third form, which is a flying form.

[0014] As shown in Fig. 1(b), the model toy 100 according to this embodiment can be transformed from the robot form (first form) into an intermediate form (second form) by pushing the head 101 downward, while pushing the parts near the waist 104 upward, and rotating the arms 103, legs 105, etc. In the second form, as shown in Fig. 1(b), the wings 106 that were located on the back in the robot form are positioned at the top, and the chest 102 and waist 104 are positioned below them.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1(c), the model toy 100 can be transformed from the second form into a flying form (third form) by further folding the arms 103 and legs 105 into the wings 106.

[0016] Thus, according to the model toy 100 of this embodiment, in order to transform from the robot form to the flying form via the intermediate form, a movable mechanism is required to move each part. Therefore, more parts are required compared to a model toy without a transformation mechanism. In order to manufacture many parts, corresponding molds are required, and the increase in the number of molds required increases costs and reduces productivity. Therefore, in the model toy 100 of this embodiment, for example, in some of the parts constituting the right arm portion 103a and the left arm portion 103b, parts molded using the same mold are used for the left and right gimmicks. In this way, by constructing the model toy 100 including parts with a common mold, it is possible to easily mold the parts.

[0017] <Arm configuration> Next, the configuration of the arms of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2(a) shows the first form of the model toy 100, similar to Figure 1(a). Figure 2(b) shows the exploded configuration of the left arm 103b. Here, the configuration of the left arm 103b will be described, but the configuration of the right arm 103a will not be described since it has the same configuration as the left arm 103b.

[0018] The left arm 103b includes parts 201 to 206. Each part includes one or more members. Part 201 forms the shoulder joint of the model toy 100, and is rotatably connected to the chest 102, and is connected to part 202 that forms the upper arm. Furthermore, part 202 is connected at its lower part to part 203 that forms the elbow joint. Part 203 has a rotation mechanism in the center, allowing the upper arm and forearm to rotate relative to each other.

[0019] Part 203 is further connected to part 204 constituting the forearm. Part 205 constituting the hand is connected to part 204 at the bottom, and part 206 constituting the tail is connected to the side. Tail part 206 rotates in conjunction with a rotation mechanism included in part 204, and rotates in response to the transformation of model toy 100 from the first form to the third form.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of part 204 of the forearm. The forearm is composed of parts 301 to 305. Furthermore, as described above, part 206 constituting the tail is connected to part 204 to form the forearm. Part 302 is the base part of the forearm. Part 304 is rotatably inserted into part 302, and part 302 is sandwiched between parts 301 and 303, which are exterior parts. Furthermore, part 305, which is connected to part 205 constituting the hand, is fitted into these parts. Furthermore, part 206 constituting the tail is connected to rotatable part 304.

[0021] <Components> Next, the configuration of each part that constitutes a part of the forearm according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4(a) shows the exploded configuration of a part of the forearm, and Fig. 4(b) shows the configuration after assembly.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 4(a), the part 302 that is the base of the forearm includes a rotation axis 401, an insertion hole 402, and connection parts 403 and 404. The rotation axis 401 is an axis for rotating the part 304. The insertion hole 402 is an opening for inserting the part 304. The insertion hole 402 is formed as a through hole so that the part 304 can be received from both sides of the part 302. In FIG. 4(a) showing an example of the forearm of the left arm 103b, the part 304 is inserted into the insertion hole 402 from a first direction as shown by the dotted arrow. On the other hand, when forming the right arm 103a (not shown), the part 304 is inserted into the insertion hole 402 from a second direction opposite to the first direction. This allows the left and right gimmicks (both arms) to be formed using the same parts. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 5. The part 303 is connected to the connection part 403, and the part 305 shown in FIG. 3 is connected to the connection part 404.

[0023] Part 304, which is a rotating part, includes a gripping portion 421 and a connecting portion 422. Grip portion 421 is a portion inserted into insertion hole 402, and is formed in a shape that rotates along rotation axis 401. Specifically, grip portion 421 is formed in an arch shape. The arch shape is the lower half of a C-shape. In this embodiment, the lower half of a C-shape is described as an example, but it may be formed in the upper half of a C-shape depending on the location to which the present invention is applied. In this way, by forming grip portion 4221 in the shape of half of a C-shape, a movable mechanism can be realized in a small space, and the size of the part can be prevented from increasing. Part 206 constituting the tail is connected to connecting portion 422. Therefore, part 206 can rotate with the rotation of part 304.

[0024] Part 303 is formed as an exterior part on the back side of the forearm. Part 303 has a rotation groove 411 and a connection part 412. As shown by the dashed arrow, part 303 is connected to part 302 into which part 304 has been inserted, so as to sandwich part 304 from the lower direction in the figure. At that time, the connection part 412 is fitted and connected to the connection part 403 of part 302. This makes it possible to prevent part 304 from falling off from part 302. As described above, part 304 has a grip part 421 that is inserted into part 302, which is not formed in a C-shape, but is formed in the upper half or lower half of a C-shape. Therefore, although it is possible to prevent the model toy from becoming large, the grip force on part 302 is weakened accordingly. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the part 303 constituting the exterior part has the effect of complementing the reduced grip force by sandwiching part 304. This makes it possible to preferably realize a rotation mechanism without causing the part to become large.

[0025] The rotation groove 411 is a groove for exposing the connection part 422 of the part 304 to the outside from the part 303, and is formed along the rotation range of the part 304. As a result, the part 206 constituting the tail is connected to the connection part 422 outside the part 303. FIG. 4(b) shows the state in which the parts 302 to 304 are assembled. As shown by the arrow direction in FIG. 4(b), after the parts 302 to 304 are assembled, the part 304 can rotate along the rotation groove 411 formed in the part 303. The connection part 422 is exposed to the outside from the part 303, and the part 206 constituting the tail can be connected.

[0026] In addition, part 302 of left arm 103b corresponds to the first part, part 304 corresponds to the second part, and part 303 corresponds to the third part. Also, parts (not shown) corresponding to parts 302, 304, and 303 of right arm 103a correspond to the fourth part, fifth part, and sixth part, respectively.

[0027] <Configuration of left and right gimmick> Next, the configuration of the left and right gimmicks (forearms) in the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5(a) shows a part of the left and right forearms. Fig. 5(b) shows an exploded view of Fig. 5(a). Fig. 5(c) shows the left and right parts 303.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 5(a), the left and right forearm parts 304a and 304b, which are rotating parts, are connected to the outside, because the tail parts 206a and 206b are attached to the connecting parts 422a and 422b, respectively.

[0029] FIG. 5(b) shows the assembly configuration of each part 302-304 to FIG. 5(a). Parts 302a and 302b used in the respective forearms of the left and right gimmicks have the same shape. Parts 304a and 304b also have the same shape in the same left and right gimmicks. However, in the forearm of the right arm 103a, part 304a is inserted into part 302a from the right side in the figure (first direction). On the other hand, in the forearm of the left arm 103b, part 304b is inserted into part 302b from the left side in the figure (second direction opposite to the first direction). Thus, according to this embodiment, parts having the same shape are used for the left and right gimmicks. This allows the mold for molding the parts to be shared.

[0030] Furthermore, in the left and right forearms, parts 303a and 303b are connected to the parts group formed by combining parts 302 and 304 from the lower direction in the figure so as to sandwich parts 304a and 304b. Here, as shown in FIG. 5(c), unlike parts 302 and 304, parts 303a and 303b do not have the same shape on the left and right, but are formed in a symmetrical shape. This allows the rotation spaces of parts 304a and 304b inserted from the opposite direction to parts 302a and 302b to be formed on each side. The reason why parts 303a and 303b are formed symmetrically is because rotation grooves 411a and 411b are formed on the side surfaces opposite to each other, while such grooves are not formed on the side surfaces opposite to the rotation grooves 411a and 411b in each of the parts 303a and 303b.

[0031] Thus, according to this embodiment, when constructing the left and right gimmicks, the number of parts having symmetrical shapes is minimized, and the other parts are formed as parts having the same shape for the left and right gimmicks. This allows the model toy 100 to be manufactured efficiently. Note that, although some parts have been described here as having symmetrical shapes, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and for example, parts may have shapes that are symmetrical in the up and down directions.

[0032] <Rotation of part 304> Next, the rotational movement of part 304 of arm 103 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6(a) shows a cross-sectional view of left arm 103a taken along line A-A' in Fig. 5(a). Fig. 6(b) shows a cross-sectional view of right arm 103b taken along line B-B' in Fig. 5(a).

[0033] As shown in FIG. 6(a), part 304a can rotate in the direction of the arrow around rotation axis 401a of part 302a to the position of part 304a shown by the dotted line. The rotation range and direction are restricted by rotation groove 411a formed in part 303a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(b), part 304b can rotate in the direction of the arrow around rotation axis 401b of part 302b to the position of part 304b shown by the dotted line. Parts 206a and 206b that are connected to parts 304a and 304b, respectively, rotate in the same way as the above-mentioned rotation operation to connect parts 206a and 206b that constitute the tail.

[0034] As described above, the model toy according to the present embodiment includes a first portion having a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part that sandwiches the second part and is connected to the first part, and the second part has a gripping portion having a shape of the upper half or lower half of a C-shape. As a result, according to the present embodiment, a new mechanism of a movable mechanism can be provided in the model toy. In addition, the model toy according to the present embodiment further includes a second portion including a fourth part having the same shape as the first part, a fifth part having the same shape as the second part, and a sixth part having a shape symmetrical to the third part, the sixth part being connected to the fourth part by sandwiching the fifth part rotatably connected to the fourth part. In this way, according to the present embodiment, a new mechanism in which the same parts can be applied to different parts in the model toy can be provided. Therefore, one mold can be shared to mold the parts used for each of the left and right gimmicks, and molding costs and molding loads can be reduced.

[0035] 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.

[0036] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and structures. (1) a first portion including a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part therebetween; A model toy, wherein the second part has a gripping portion shaped like the upper or lower half of a C-shape. (2) The model toy described in (1) is characterized in that it further comprises a second part including a fourth part having the same shape as the first part, a fifth part having the same shape as the second part, and a sixth part having a shape symmetrical to the third part, the sixth part being connected to the fourth part by sandwiching the fifth part which is rotatably connected to the fourth part. (3) the second part is inserted into the first part from a first direction; The model toy described in (2) is characterized in that the fifth part is inserted into the fourth part from a second direction opposite to the first direction. (4) The model toy according to (2) or (3), wherein other parts are connected to the second part and the fifth part. (5) The model toy described in any one of (2) to (4), wherein the third part and the sixth part have a symmetrical shape. (6) The model toy according to any one of (2) to (5), wherein the third part and the sixth part regulate the rotation range of the second part or the fifth part. (7) the first part is a right arm of the model toy, The model toy described in (4) is characterized in that the second part is a left arm part of the model toy. (8) The other parts are a wing connected to the arm of the model toy, The model toy described in (7) is characterized in that in each of the multiple forms of the model toy, it rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the second part and the fifth part. (9) A mold for molding the first part and the fourth part is shared, The model toy described in any one of (2) to (8), wherein a mold for molding the second part and the fifth part is shared. (10) A model toy structure, comprising: a first portion including a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part therebetween; A structure characterized in that the second part has a gripping portion having a shape of the upper or lower half of a C-shape.

[0037] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Chest, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104: Waist, 105a, 105b: Legs, 106: Wings

Claims

1. a first portion including a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part therebetween; The second part is a gripping portion formed in the shape of the upper or lower half of a C-shape, and the gripping portion is sandwiched between the first part and the third part.

2. 2. The model toy of claim 1, further comprising a second portion including a fourth part having the same shape as the first part, a fifth part having the same shape as the second part, and a sixth part having a shape symmetrical to the third part, the sixth part being connected to the fourth part by sandwiching the fifth part rotatably connected to the fourth part.

3. the second part is inserted into the first part from a first direction; 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein the fifth part is inserted into the fourth part from a second direction opposite to the first direction.

4. 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein other parts are connected to the second part and the fifth part.

5. 3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein the third part and the sixth part are symmetrical in shape.

6. 6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein the third part and the sixth part regulate a rotation range of the second part or the fifth part.

7. the first part is a right arm of the model toy, 5. The model toy of claim 4, wherein the second portion is a left arm of the model toy.

8. The other parts are a wing connected to the arm of the model toy, 8. The model toy according to claim 7, wherein the model toy is rotated in association with the rotation of the second part and the fifth part in each of the plurality of forms of the model toy.

9. A mold for molding the first part and the fourth part is shared, 9. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein a common mold is used to mold the second part and the fifth part.

10. A model toy structure, comprising: a first portion including a first part, a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and a third part connected to the first part by sandwiching the second part therebetween; A structure characterized in that the second part has a gripping portion formed in the shape of the upper or lower half of a C-shape, and the gripping portion is sandwiched between the first part and the third part.

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