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 comprises a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and the second part includes a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Model toys (doll bodies) contain various joints and movable parts to realize movements and poses similar to those of humans and animals. These mechanisms allow for a variety of poses. In addition to the main body that realizes the above movements, the doll body is also equipped with weapons and protective gear (hereinafter collectively referred to as accessories).

[0003] Patent Document 1 proposes a doll body in which the movement of the armor in response to the movement of the limbs is made complex, making the movement of the armor more realistic. In this doll body, the limbs are connected to the main body via joint mechanisms, and armor covering the sides different from the main body side is arranged on the limbs, and the armor is rotatably connected to the upper body via ball joints, and is further connected to the limbs via rotatable connection parts. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-73325 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, armor is attached along the limbs and arms to follow their movements. On the other hand, in addition to decorative parts that are attached along the main body, there are also decorative parts that are at least partially incorporated into the main body. Since these decorative parts are attached in close contact with the main body or at least partially incorporated into the main body, the range of motion is limited by the parts of the main body. Furthermore, decorative parts that are attached in close contact with the parts of the main body have a small area to grip when moving them, and cannot be moved easily.

[0006] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a model toy comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the regulating portion including an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of the portion of the first part and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, when the outer periphery of the portion of the first part abuts against the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted, and when further force is applied in a state in which the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction of the first part, the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating portion is released, and the first part further rotates in the predetermined direction. The present invention also relates to, for example, a model toy comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part being incorporated into a joint portion of the model toy, and the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation by the joint portion do not affect each other. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part being decorative portions of the model toy, the first part constituting an upper wing and the second part constituting a lower wing, and when the first part is rotated upward, the second part rotates downward in conjunction with the first part.

[0008] The present invention also relates to, for example, a movable structure of a model toy, comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates relative to the second part. The present invention also relates to, for example, a movable structure of a model toy, comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the regulating portion including an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of the portion of the first part and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, when the outer periphery of the portion of the first part abuts against the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted, and when further force is applied in a state in which the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction of the first part, the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating portion is released, and the first part further rotates in the predetermined direction. The present invention also relates to, for example, a movable structure of a model toy, comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part are incorporated into a joint portion of the model toy, and the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other. The present invention also relates to, for example, a movable structure of a model toy, comprising a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, the second part including a regulating portion that regulates movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part being decorative portions of the model toy, the first part constituting an upper wing and the second part constituting a lower wing, and when the first part is rotated upward, the second part rotates downward in conjunction. Effect of the Invention

[0009] 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]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view of the entire model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A is an exploded front view of a left arm of a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the left arm. [Diagram 3] 1A is a front view of a decorative part rotation mechanism connected to the left shoulder of a model toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a rotational movement of the movable structure of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a part configuration of the movable structure of the model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a rotational movement of the movable structure of the model toy according to one embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] 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. Also, the same reference numbers are used for the same or similar configurations, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0012] <Appearance of the model toy> 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.

[0013] The model toy 100 includes a head 101, an upper body 102, arms 103a and 103b, and legs 104a and 104b that constitute a main body. 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.

[0014] The head 101 is connected to an upper body 102. A right arm 103b and a left arm 103a are further rotatably connected to the sides of the upper body 102 by connecting members. Each arm 103 is connected to armor, which is a decorative part, at the shoulder. The armor is incorporated into a shoulder joint (joint part) and can be rotated by a rotation mechanism separate from the shoulder joint. A hip joint is included in the lower part of the upper body 102, and a right leg 104b and a left leg 104a are each rotatably connected thereto.

[0015] <Left arm configuration> The configuration of the left arm 103a according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(a) shows an exploded front view of the left arm 103. Fig. 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the left shoulder. Here, the configuration of the left arm 103a will be described, but the configuration of the right arm 103b will not be described since it has the same configuration as the left arm.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the left arm 103a includes a shoulder 201 and an arm 202. A rotatable armor is connected to the shoulder 201. In this embodiment, an example of a decorative part attached to a shoulder including an upper wing, a middle wing, and a lower wing will be described. The decorative part is connected to at least some parts of a shoulder joint (joint part) included in the shoulder 201. However, since the rotation mechanism of the shoulder joint and the rotation mechanism of the decorative part are configured separately, their respective rotations do not affect each other and operate separately. It is not intended to limit the present invention to the decorative part illustrated in the example, and decorative parts for other purposes and shapes may be used. For example, the decorative part may be a weapon, a protective gear, a clothing part, or the like, part of which is rotatable. In addition, there is no intention to limit the position where the decorative part is attached.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 2(b), the shoulder part 201 is composed of parts 211-220. Parts 211, 212a, b, 213a, b compose the rotation mechanism (movable structure) of the decorative part. Parts 214a, b are decorative parts to which the movable structure is connected. Parts 214-217 are connected to any of parts 211-213 and are parts that compose the upper wing, middle wing, and lower wing.

[0018] Parts 218 to 221 are parts that make up the shoulder joint. Part 218 is partially inserted into the opening of part 211 that makes up the movable structure of the decorative part. In this state, parts 212a, b, 213a, b are connected from both sides. The rotation mechanism of the shoulder joint is made up of parts 219, 220, and 221, and is not directly connected to the above-mentioned movable mechanism of the decorative part. Therefore, the shoulder joint and the decorative part can be rotated separately without affecting each other.

[0019] <Rotation mechanism of decorative part (armor)> The rotating mechanism of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3(a) shows a front view of the rotating mechanism of the decorative part, and Fig. 3(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the rotating mechanism.

[0020] The decorative part according to this embodiment is composed of an upper wing, a middle wing, and a lower wing. In the rotation mechanism shown in FIG. 3(a), parts 216 and 217 corresponding to the upper wing are connected to part 211, part 215 corresponding to the middle wing is connected to part 213b, and part 214 corresponding to the lower wing is connected to part 212b. According to this embodiment, the upper wing and the lower wing can rotate around the middle wing. As described later, parts 213a and b, which are the basic parts of the middle wing, are assembled so as to sandwich parts 211 and 218 from both sides, and therefore do not have a rotation mechanism. Of course, there is no intention to limit the present invention, and the middle wing may be configured to rotate in the same way as the upper wing and the lower wing.

[0021] As shown in Figure 3(b), with part 218, which is a part of the shoulder joint, inserted into part 211, which is the base part for the upper wing, parts 212a, b, which are the base parts for the lower wing, are rotatably connected to both sides. Furthermore, parts 213a, b, which are the base parts for the middle wing, are assembled to these parts. Part 211 corresponds to the first part, parts 212a, b correspond to the second part, and parts 213a, b correspond to the third part.

[0022] <Armor rotation movement> The rotational movement of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4(a) is a perspective view showing the rotation mechanism of the upper and lower wings. Figs. 4(b) to 4(d) are side views showing the operating sequence of the rotation mechanism of the upper and lower wings. In Fig. 4, in order to explain the rotational movement of the decorative part, only parts 211, 212a, and 212b related to the rotation mechanism of the decorative part are shown, and other parts are omitted.

[0023] 4(a) and 4(b) show the state before parts 211, 212a, and 212b are rotated. FIG. 4(c) shows the state in which part 211 rotates in the direction of the arrow (predetermined direction) from the state in FIG. 4(b). Here, part 211 can rotate to a certain extent relative to part 212b as shown by the dotted line, but the rotation range is restricted by a restricting portion formed on part 212b that restricts the rotation of part 211. More specifically, application of a first force causes part 211 to rotate to the position shown in FIG. 4(c), and the rotation is restricted by the restricting portion.

[0024] 4(d) shows a state in which a second force greater than the first force is further applied to part 211. When a force of the second force is applied to part 211 in the direction of the arrow, part 212b rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of part 211, as indicated by the dashed line. This releases the restricting portion that restricts the rotation of part 211, allowing part 211 to further rotate in the direction of the arrow, as indicated by the dashed line.

[0025] In this way, the armor rotation mechanism is configured, so that by lifting the part 211 in the direction of the arrow (upward), the part 211 is raised to the position shown in FIG. 4(c), and by applying further force, the parts 212a and 212b rotate downward as shown in FIG. 4(d) due to the function of the restricting unit, and the part 211 rotates further. On the other hand, by lowering the parts 212a and 212b downward, the part 211 can be lifted in conjunction with the parts 212a and 212b due to the function of the restricting unit. Therefore, according to this embodiment, by rotating one part, the other parts can be rotated in conjunction with each other, and for example, the wings of the armor can be easily spread. This reduces the effort required to operate relatively small parts in a model toy.

[0026] <Structure of the Regulation Department> The mechanism for restricting the rotation of the decorative part of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5(a) shows an exploded perspective view of parts 211 and 212a. Fig. 5(b) shows a cross-sectional view of parts 211 and 212a and an enlarged view of restricting part 503. Part 212b has a symmetrical configuration to part 212a in a predetermined direction, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0027] Part 211 includes rod portions 511a, b and cylindrical connecting portions 512a, b formed at the lower ends of rod portions 511a, b. Part 212a has ring-shaped connecting portion 501 having an opening 502. Connecting portion 512a of part 211 is rotatably inserted into opening 502 of connecting portion 501. In addition, a restricting portion 503 is formed in the ring portion of connecting portion 501 to restrict the rotation of parts 211 and 212a.

[0028] FIG. 5(b) shows a cross section of the part 211 and the part 212a, and an enlarged view of the restricting portion 503. As shown in FIG. 5(b), the part 212a has a restricting portion (wall surface) 503 formed along the shape of a part of the rod portion 511a of the part 211 on a part of the surface on the side where the connecting portion 512a is inserted. More specifically, the restricting portion 503 includes an arc portion 521 based on the shape of the arc portion 522 near the tip of the rod portion 511a, and further includes a straight portion extending from the arc portion 521 in the upward direction in the figure. By forming the restricting portion 503 in such a shape, the part 211 can be made rotatable within a predetermined range, and the rotation is restricted when the predetermined range is exceeded, and when further force is applied, the part 212a rotates in the opposite direction, causing the part 211 to rotate again.

[0029] The control of the rotation of these parts 211, 212 can be adjusted by the shape of the restricting portion 503. More specifically, these rotations can be adjusted by making the curvature of the arc portion 522 of the restricting portion 503 different from the curvature of the arc portion of the rod portion 511a, or by changing the inclination of the straight portion of the restricting portion 503. For example, by making the curvature of the arc portion 521 larger than the curvature of the arc portion 522 of the rod portion 511a, the rotation of the part 211 can be restricted at a position where the part 211 has rotated to a certain extent.

[0030] In addition, by adjusting the shape (curvature and inclination) of the arc portion 521 and the straight portion extending from the arc portion 521, it is also possible to change the rotation direction of the part 212a according to the rotation of the part 211. For example, in this embodiment, when the part 211 is rotated and the restriction by the restriction portion 503 occurs, by applying further force, the contact between the part 211 and the part 212a at the restriction portion 503 is released and the parts rotate in opposite directions. On the other hand, for example, by increasing the inclination of the straight portion (tilting toward the rod portion 511), it is possible to adjust so that the contact between the part 211 and the part 212a at the restriction portion 503 is not released. In this case, when further force is applied as described above, the part 212a can rotate in the same direction in conjunction with the part 211. In this way, by adjusting the shape of the restriction portion 503, it is possible to adjust the rotation range and rotation direction of the related parts.

[0031] <Rotation restriction> With reference to Fig. 6, the rotation restriction in the restricting portion 503 of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 6(a) shows a cross-sectional view of the parts 211 and 212a. Figs. 6(b) to 6(d) are enlarged views showing the rotation of the parts 211 and 212a in the vicinity of the restricting portion 503.

[0032] 6(b) shows a state in which part 211 has been rotated in a predetermined direction within a predetermined range. Here, as shown in 601, a part of rod portion 511a abuts against restricting portion 503. Therefore, further rotation is restricted. The portion where the two parts abut shown in 601 corresponds to, for example, a straight portion of restricting portion 503. Note that this position changes depending on the shape of restricting portion 503.

[0033] Fig. 6(c) shows a state where a force is applied to rotate part 211 further from the state shown in Fig. 6(b). In this case, a force is transmitted from part 211 to part 212a in the direction of the arrow at the abutting portion indicated by 601, and the abutment at 601 is released, causing part 212a to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of part 211. This ensures a space for movement of rod portion 511a, as indicated by 602.

[0034] Fig. 6(d) shows a state where the restriction by restricting portion 503 has been released. By applying further force, the restriction by restricting portion 503 is released, and part 212a rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of part 211. This ensures a space 602 shown in Fig. 6(c), and part 211 can use this space to rotate further in the direction of the arrow.

[0035] As described above, the model toy according to the present embodiment includes a first part and a second part rotatably connected to the first part, and the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a part of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part. In this way, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide, for example, a novel mechanism for a movable mechanism in a model toy.

[0036] 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.

[0037] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toy and movable structure. (1) A model toy, The first part, A second part rotatably connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part. (2) the restriction portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a part of the first part, and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, The model toy described in (1), wherein the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted. (3) The model toy described in (1) or (2), wherein when further force is applied while the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction of the first part, and the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating part is released, causing the first part to rotate further in the predetermined direction. (4) The model toy described in any one of (1) to (3), wherein the first part and the second part are incorporated into a joint portion of the model toy. (5) The model toy according to (4), wherein the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other. (6) The model toy according to (5), wherein the joint portion is a shoulder joint of the model toy. (7) The model toy described in any one of (1) to (6), wherein the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy. (8) The first part constitutes an upper wing, The second part constitutes a lower wing, The model toy described in (7), wherein when the first part is rotated upward, the second part rotates downward in tandem. (9) It further includes a third part that constitutes the middle feather. The model toy described in (8), wherein the first part and the second part rotate around the center wing. (10) A movable structure of a model toy, The first part, A second part rotatably connected to the first part, The second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates relative to the second part.

[0038] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Upper body, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104a, 104b: Legs

Claims

1. A model toy, A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the restricting portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a part of the first part, and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts on the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted; When further force is applied while the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the specified direction of the first part, and the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating part is released, causing the first part to rotate further in the specified direction.

2. The model toy according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part are assembled into a joint portion of the model toy.

3. The model toy according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other.

4. A model toy, A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part are assembled into a joint portion of the model toy; A model toy, wherein the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other.

5. The regulating portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a part of the first part, and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, The model toy according to claim 4 , wherein the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts on the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted.

6. 6. The model toy according to claim 3, wherein the joint portion is a shoulder joint of the model toy.

7. The model toy according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy.

8. The first part constitutes an upper wing, The second part constitutes a lower wing, The model toy according to claim 7 , wherein when the first part is rotated upward, the second part is rotated downward in association with the first part.

9. Further comprising a third part constituting a middle wing; The model toy according to claim 8 , wherein the first part and the second part rotate about the center wing.

10. A model toy, A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy, The first part constitutes an upper wing, The second part constitutes a lower wing, When the first part is rotated upward, the second part is rotated downward in association with the first part.

11. The regulating portion includes an arc portion formed to follow an outer periphery of a part of the first part, and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, The model toy according to claim 10, wherein the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts on the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted.

12. A model toy as described in claim 10 or 11, wherein the first part and the second part are incorporated into a joint portion of the model toy.

13. Further comprising a third part constituting a middle wing, The model toy according to claim 10 , wherein the first part and the second part rotate about the center wing.

14. A movable structure of a model toy, A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the restricting portion includes an arc portion formed along an outer periphery of a part of the first part, and a straight portion extending from the arc portion, the first part rotates in the predetermined direction along the arc portion, and when an outer periphery of a portion of the first part abuts on the straight portion, the rotation of the first part is restricted; When further force is applied while the rotation of the first part is restricted, the second part rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction of the first part, and the restriction on the rotation of the first part by the regulating portion is released, causing the first part to rotate further in the predetermined direction.

15. A movable structure of a model toy, comprising: A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part are assembled into a joint portion of the model toy; A movable structure in which the rotation of the first part and the second part and the rotation of the joint portion do not affect each other.

16. A movable structure of a model toy, comprising: A first part; A second part pivotally connected to the first part, the second part includes a restricting portion that restricts movement of a portion of the first part when the first part rotates in a predetermined direction relative to the second part, the first part and the second part are decorative parts of the model toy, The first part constitutes an upper wing, The second part constitutes a lower wing, A movable structure in which, when the first part is rotated upward, the second part rotates downward in conjunction with the first part.

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