Model toys and model parts

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel mechanism for realizing a movable mechanism that performs movements with a natural impression in, for example, a model toy. This model toy (100) comprises a base part (201) having a first groove (311a) at one end and a second groove (311b) at the other end, a first part (202a) having a first connection part (322a) with the first connection part slidably connected to the first groove, and a second part (202b) having a second connection part (322b) with the second connection part slidably connected to the second groove. The first and second parts are rotatably connected to other parts (105a, 105b) of the model toy, and are each independently slidable relative to the base part.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] There is a demand for doll-type toys (model toys) to realize natural movements and a variety of poses. Therefore, in order to realize movements and poses similar to those of humans and animals, doll-type toys include multiple joints and movable parts. Patent Document 1 proposes a quadruped animal doll having a joint structure that enables realistic movements similar to those of real animals. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 06-327841 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, various joints are included to realize a wide variety of movements, and each joint is composed of multiple parts. These joints can realize various movements and poses by rotating the upper body, arms, legs, etc. of the doll body connected to the joints. However, if the joints themselves have a movable mechanism, even more diverse and natural movements can be realized.

[0005] The present invention provides a novel mechanism for realizing a movable mechanism that performs movements with a natural impression in, for example, a model toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides, for example, a model toy comprising a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end, a first part having a first connecting portion and being slidably connected to the first groove portion, and a second part having a second connecting portion and being slidably connected to the second groove portion, wherein the first part and the second part are each rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy and are each individually slidable relative to the base part. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end, a first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion, and a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove portion, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy, and each being individually slidable relative to the base part, the base part, the first part, and the second part forming a hip joint of the model toy, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to the legs of the model toy as the other parts, and the base part having the first groove portion and the second groove portion formed at both ends in the left-right direction, respectively, and cylindrical connecting portions formed at both ends in the front-rear direction, respectively. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end, a first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion, and a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove portion, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy, and each being individually slidable relative to the base part, the base part, the first part, and the second part forming a hip joint of the model toy, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to the legs of the model toy as the other parts, and the base part being provided with a bearing portion in the center of its bottom surface that receives a support member that supports the model toy.

[0007] The present invention also relates to a model component to be incorporated into a model toy, for example, comprising a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end, a first part having a first connecting portion and being slidably connected to the first groove portion, and a second part having a second connecting portion and being slidably connected to the second groove portion, wherein the first part and the second part are each rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy and are each individually slidable relative to the base part. The present invention also relates to a model component to be incorporated into a model toy, the model component comprising: a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; and a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove portion, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy, and each of the first part and the second part being individually slidable relative to the base part, the base part, the first part, and the second part forming a hip joint of the model toy, the first part and the second part being rotatably connected to the legs of the model toy as the other parts, and the base part having the first groove portion and the second groove portion formed at both ends in the left-right direction, respectively, and cylindrical connecting portions formed at both ends in the front-rear direction, respectively. The present invention also provides, for example, a model part to be incorporated into a model toy, comprising: a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; a first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; and a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove portion, wherein the first part and the second part are each rotatably connected to other parts of the model toy and are each individually slidable relative to the base part, the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy, the first part and the second part are each rotatably connected to the legs of the model toy as the other parts, and the base part is provided with a bearing portion in the center of its bottom surface that receives a support member that supports the model toy. Effect of the Invention

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

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an external front view of a model toy according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a waist portion according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 illustrates an assembled configuration of a hip joint according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an assembly configuration around a hip joint according to one embodiment. [Diagram 5]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the sliding movement of a hip joint according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the arrangement of an action base according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a kneeling position of a model toy according to an 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, an example of the external configuration of a model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows the external front view 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 other drawings.

[0012] The model toy 100 includes a head 101 constituting a main body, a chest 102 indicated by a dotted line area, arms 103a, 103b, a waist 104, and legs 105a, 105b. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used 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 ornaments.

[0013] The head 101 is rotatably 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 of the chest 102. The waist 104 includes hip joints, and a right leg 105b and a left leg 105a are each rotatably connected thereto.

[0014] <Waist Configuration> The configuration of the waist portion 104 of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(a) shows the front appearance of the model toy 100. Fig. 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the waist portion 104. Fig. 2(a) is the same as Fig. 1, so the description will be omitted.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 2(b), waist 104 includes parts 201 to 209. Part 201 is a base part for the hip joint. A detailed configuration will be described later. Parts 202a and 202b are slidably connected to part 201. Parts 203a and 203b are rotatably connected to parts 202a and 202b, respectively. Parts 203a and 203b are parts that form part of legs 105a and 105b. Part 201 has a connector formed on its back surface that is connected to part 208. Part 207, which is a part on the front of the waist, is rotatably connected to part 201.

[0016] Part 208 is a part on the back side of the waist, to which part 204 is connected in addition to part 201. Part 204 forms a waist joint, and part 209 is connected to a spherical connecting part formed at the upper part, to which a part at the lower part of chest 102 is further rotatably connected. Part 204 further has gripping parts on both side surfaces. Parts 205a and 205b are rotatably connected to the gripping parts, respectively. Parts 206a and 206b, which are exterior parts on the sides of waist 104, are further connected to parts 205a and 205b, respectively.

[0017] <Hip joint structure> The configuration of the hip joint of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3(a) shows an exploded perspective view of parts 201, 202a, and 202b. Figure 3(b) shows a perspective view of the parts 201, 202a, and 202b in an assembled state. Figure 4(a) shows a plan view of the parts 201, 202a, and 202b in an assembled state. Figure 4(b) shows a bottom view of the parts 201, 202a, and 202b in an assembled state.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 3(a), the part 201 includes grooves 311a and 311b and connecting parts 312 and 313. The grooves 311a and 311b correspond to the first and second grooves, respectively, and are formed on both side surfaces in the left and right direction. The grooves 311a and 311b are grooves for receiving the parts 202a and 202b, and are formed as convex-shaped grooves according to the shape (convex shape) of the connecting part of the parts 202a and 202b. The convex shape can also be expressed as a T-shape. In other words, the grooves 311a and 311b are formed so as to abut against the respective wall surfaces of the convex shape of the connecting part of the parts 202a and 202b. This can increase the holding force of the legs 105a and 105b connected to the parts 202a and 202b. In other words, unless a certain amount of force is applied, the parts 202a and 202b do not slide relative to the part 201, and the attitude of the model toy 100 can be stabilized.

[0019] In addition, restricting portions 314a and 314b are formed at the bottom of grooves 311a and 311b to prevent parts 202a and 202b from falling out. By providing restricting portions 314a and 314b, grooves 311a and 311b are not formed as through holes in the vertical direction, and parts 202a and 202b can be received on the lower side. This prevents the legs from falling out of the hip joints and prevents the hip joints from lowering unnaturally.

[0020] The connecting parts 312, 313 are formed in a cylindrical shape at both ends of the hip joint in the front-rear direction. Part 207, which is an exterior part on the front of waist 104, is rotatably connected to connecting part 312. Part 207 may be formed of multiple parts. Part 208, which is an exterior part on the back of waist 104, is connected to connecting part 313.

[0021] Part 202a is formed with connecting portions 321a and 322a. Connecting portion 321a is formed in a convex shape, and as indicated by the dotted arrow, is slidably connected to groove portion 311a of part 201. Connecting portion 322a is a cylindrical connecting portion, and leg portion 105a is rotatably connected thereto.

[0022] Part 202b is formed with connecting portions 321b and 322b. Connecting portion 321b is formed in a convex shape, and as indicated by the dotted arrow, is slidably connected to groove portion 311b of part 201. Connecting portion 322a is a cylindrical connecting portion, and leg portion 105b is rotatably connected thereto.

[0023] 3(b) shows a state in which parts 202a and 202b are slidably connected to part 201. As indicated by the arrows, parts 202a and 202b can slide up and down while connected. In addition, because restricting portions 314a and 314b are formed in the lower portions of grooves 311a and 311b, parts 202a and 202b are inserted from above and received at the lower portions.

[0024] FIG. 4(a) shows a plan view of the hip joint in which the parts 201 to 202b are assembled. On the outside of the grooves 311a and 311b, a gripping portion 315a for gripping the part 202a, which is the first part, and a gripping portion 315b for gripping the part 202b, which is the second part, are formed. The gripping portions 315a and 315b are intended to increase the contact area with the parts 202a and 202b in order to increase the holding force of the parts. By increasing the holding force, the legs can be held in a desired position and a stable posture can be taken. In order to enhance this function, the gripping portions 315a and 315b each further have two tip projections, as shown by the dotted circle. The tip projections engage with the cutouts formed in the parts 202a and 202b. This further increases the contact area and increases the holding force.

[0025] In this way, in order to increase the holding force, it is necessary to increase the contact area between the parts 201 and the parts 202a and 202b, but a method of increasing the size of the connecting parts 321a and 321b is also conceivable. However, increasing the size of the connecting parts 321a and 321b in this way leads to an increase in the size of the parts, and the hip joint itself becomes larger. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, it is possible to increase the contact area while suppressing the increase in size of the parts, thereby increasing the holding force. In other words, according to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve a reduction in the size of the parts while maintaining the holding force.

[0026] FIG. 4(b) shows the bottom surface of the hip joint assembled from the parts 201 to 202b. The area 316 enclosed by the dotted line frame shows the bearing portion that receives a support member called an action base for supporting the model toy 100. The bearing portion 316 is a rectangular recess, and the shaft portion of the support member can be received in this portion. As shown in FIG. 4(b), the bearing portion 316 is located at the center of the hip joint. This allows the parts to be made smaller. For example, if the bearing portion is located outside the center of the hip joint, the size of the hip joint will increase accordingly, which will lead to an increase in the size of the entire model toy 100. In addition, by locating the bearing portion 316 at the center of the hip joint, the stability of the model toy 100 when supported by a support member can be improved.

[0027] <Assembly configuration around the hip joint> The assembly configuration around the hip joint of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows an exploded perspective view of the hip joint and its surroundings. Part 201 and parts 202a and 202b are shown in the assembled state as hip joint parts. Note that the hip joint has already been described, so a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0028] Part 204 is a part that constitutes the waist joint, and includes connecting parts 341, 343, 344, and grip parts 342a, 342b. Connecting part 341 is formed in a spherical shape, and a part at the bottom of chest 102 is rotatably connected to connecting part 343. Part 207, which is an exterior part on the front side of waist 104, is connected to connecting part 343. Parts 205a, 205b are rotatably connected to grip parts 342a, 342b, respectively. Parts 205a, 205b are connected to exterior parts 206a, 206b on the sides of waist 104, respectively. Therefore, parts 206a, 206b can rotate together with parts 205a, 205b. This rotation can expand the range of motion of legs 105a, 105b.

[0029] Part 208 is a part that constitutes the exterior of the back of waist 104, and has recesses 381, 382, ​​and 383 on the front. A connecting part 344 formed on the back of part 204 and a connecting part (not shown) formed below connecting part 341 are connected to recesses 381 and 382, ​​respectively. A connecting part 313 of hip joint part 201 is rotatably connected to recess 383. Therefore, legs 105a and 105b can secure a wider range of motion under the influence of the rotational movement of the hip joint and the sliding movement described later. For example, these moving mechanisms can also realize a natural kneeling posture described later.

[0030] <Sliding movement of hip joint> The sliding movement of the hip joint in the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Figs. 6(a) to (c) show perspective views of the hip joint in the state in which the parts 201 to 202b of the model toy 100 are assembled.

[0031] Fig. 6(a) shows a state in which the hip joint parts 202a, 202b are located at the top. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and they may be slid further upward. In this case, it is desirable to further increase the contact area with part 201 to increase the holding force. Parts 202a, 202b are each slidable in the up and down directions as indicated by the arrows.

[0032] Fig. 6(b) shows the state where part 202b has been slid downward. Fig. 6(c) shows the state where part 202a has been slid further downward from the state shown in Fig. 6(b). In this way, parts 202a and 202b can be slid individually in the vertical direction. This allows the model toy 100 to realize a variety of poses. For example, a kneeling pose or a pose with one leg kicking up can be realized.

[0033] <Kneeling position> The kneeling position of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 shows a side view of the model toy 100.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 7, the model toy 100 can realize a natural kneeling posture by utilizing the sliding movement of the hip joints. In Fig. 7, the connecting parts 322a, 322b of the parts 202a, 202b located inside the waist 104 are indicated by dotted circles. As shown in the figure, the connecting parts 322a, 322b are located at different positions in the vertical direction, which allows the movement of the hip joints in the kneeling posture to be expressed more naturally. This is realized by the sliding movement of the hip joints described above.

[0035] As described above, the model toy (100) according to this embodiment includes a base part (201) having a first groove portion (311a) at one end and a second groove portion (311b) at the other end, and a first connecting portion ( 321a ), and the first connecting portion is slidably connected to the first groove portion. 321b ), and a second part (202b) whose second connecting portion is slidably connected to the second groove portion. The first part and the second part are rotatably connected to other parts (105a, 105b) of the model toy, respectively, and each is individually slidable relative to the base part. In this way, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel mechanism for realizing a movable mechanism that moves in a natural way in a model toy.

[0036] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned 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 humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. Also, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the form of the sliding mechanism of the hip joint to which the legs of the parts 201 to 202b are connected is described. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and these mechanisms may be used in other parts. For example, they may be applied to the chest joint (shoulder joint) to which the arms are connected.

[0037] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1) A model toy, a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, A model toy, characterized in that each part is individually slidable relative to the base part. (2) The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a convex shape, The model toy described in (1) is characterized in that the first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed so as to abut against each of the convex-shaped wall surfaces of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. (3) The model toy described in (1) or (2) is characterized in that at least a portion of the bottom of the first groove portion and the second groove portion has a regulating portion that limits the removal of the first part and the second part. (4) The base part further comprises: a first gripping portion that grips the first part on the outside of the first groove portion; a second gripping portion that grips the second part on the outside of the second groove; The model toy according to any one of (1) to (3), further comprising: (5) The model toy described in (4) is characterized in that the first part and the second part each have a cutout portion that receives a tip protrusion of the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion. (6) the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy; The model toy described in any one of (1) to (5), wherein the first part and the second part are rotatably connected to legs of the model toy as the other parts. (7) The base part comprises: The first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed at both ends in the left and right direction, The model toy according to any one of (1) to (6), characterized in that a cylindrical connecting portion is formed at each of both ends in the front-rear direction. (8) The model toy described in (7) is characterized in that exterior parts of the waist of the model toy are rotatably connected to each of the cylindrical connecting parts. (9) The model toy according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the base part is provided with a bearing portion in the center of the bottom surface for receiving a support member for supporting the model toy. (10) A model part to be assembled into a model toy, a base part having a first groove portion at one end and a second groove portion at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, A model part, each of which is independently slidable relative to the base part. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Chest, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104: Waist, 105a, 105b: Legs

Claims

1. A model toy, a base part having a first groove at one end and a second groove at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, each independently slidable relative to said base part; the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy; The first part and the second part are rotatably connected to legs of the model toy as the other parts, The base part comprises: The first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed at both ends in the left-right direction, A model toy characterized in that cylindrical connecting portions are formed on both ends in the front-rear direction.

2. 2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein exterior parts of a waist portion of the model toy are rotatably connected to the cylindrical connecting portions.

3. 2. The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the base part is provided with a bearing portion at the center of the bottom surface thereof for receiving a support member for supporting the model toy.

4. A model toy, a base part having a first groove at one end and a second groove at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, each independently slidable relative to said base part; the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy; The first part and the second part are rotatably connected to legs of the model toy as the other parts, The model toy, wherein the base part is provided with a bearing portion at the center of the bottom surface for receiving a support member for supporting the model toy.

5. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are formed in a convex shape, The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed so as to abut against each of the convex-shaped wall surfaces of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

6. 6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein at least a part of a bottom of the first groove portion and the second groove portion has a restricting portion that restricts the first part and the second part from coming out.

7. The base part further comprises: a first gripping portion that grips the first part on the outside of the first groove portion; a second gripping portion that grips the second part on the outside of the second groove; 7. The model toy of claim 6, further comprising:

8. 8. The model toy according to claim 7, wherein the first part and the second part have cutouts for receiving tip protrusions of the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion, respectively.

9. A model part to be assembled into a model toy, a base part having a first groove at one end and a second groove at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, each independently slidable relative to said base part; the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy; The first part and the second part are rotatably connected to legs of the model toy as the other parts, The base part comprises: The first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed at both ends in the left-right direction, A model component characterized in that cylindrical connecting portions are formed on both ends in the front-rear direction.

10. A model part to be incorporated into a model toy, comprising: a base part having a first groove at one end and a second groove at the other end; A first part having a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion being slidably connected to the first groove portion; a second part having a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion being slidably connected to the second groove; Equipped with The first part and the second part are Other parts of the model toy are rotatably connected to each other, each independently slidable relative to said base part; the base part, the first part, and the second part form a hip joint of the model toy; The first part and the second part are rotatably connected to legs of the model toy as the other parts, A model component, characterized in that the base part has a bearing portion in the center of the bottom surface for receiving a support member that supports the model toy.

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