Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy for a game that can have a mode of automatic selling such as an article supply device.SOLUTION: Provided is a toy 1 that can change a mode between a first mode 1F (capsule mode) in which supply from an article supply device is enabled and a second mode 2F (game mode) in which game can be played. The toy 1 includes a body part 5 including a main component (pedestal part 11, outer shell component 12, frame component 13) and an auxiliary component 30. The main component forms a part of an outer shell 10s in the first mode 1F. The auxiliary component 30 does not form a part of the outer shell 10s in the first mode 1F and can be placed on the main component in the second mode 2F.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, there have been portable game toys. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a portable mahjong implement comprising a board for stacking, arranging and discarding mahjong tiles made of a smooth, self-adhesive flexible synthetic resin, mahjong tiles made of a hard synthetic resin, and a board for holding tiles made of a smooth, self-adhesive flexible synthetic resin. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 53-142884 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In Patent Document 1, the game toy is simply described as portable, and its packaging structure is not specified. Therefore, Patent Document 1 assumes that the toy will be sold in a normal store, and the current situation is that the toy is not versatile in terms of sales format.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game toy that can be used in the form of an automatic vending machine such as an article supply device by specifying the packaging form. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A toy according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: A toy that can be changed into a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, the toy having a body including a main part and a secondary part, the main part forming part of an outer shell in the first form, and the secondary part not forming part of the outer shell in the first form, and configured to be able to be placed on the main part in the second form. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a toy for a game that can take the form of an automatic vending machine such as an article supply device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a first form of a toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the first embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the toy shown in FIG. 1 in the middle of being disassembled. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the toy shown in FIG. 1 in an exploded state. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the frame part shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 3A and 3B are perspective views of a subsidiary component, in which FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the front side of the subsidiary component, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the back side of the subsidiary component. [Figure 7] 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a storage structure for the base part of the toy shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the connection structure of the pedestal portion shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing how to assemble the base part, where FIG. 10A is a perspective view during assembly, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the assembled state. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second form of the toy. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1, the toy 1 of the first form 1F has a spherical capsule-like appearance. The toy 1 of the first form 1F includes two hemispherical first and second shell parts 12 (121, 122), a plurality of base parts 11 housed in the shell parts 12 to form the shells 10s of the first and second shell parts 12, and a plurality of disk-shaped frame parts 13 provided between the first and second shell parts 12.

[0011] The main body 5 of the toy 1 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is composed of spherically shaped components (main components) such as the base 11, first and second outer shell components 121, 122, and frame component 13, as well as sub-components 30 (game tiles) described below. This main body 5 is made of synthetic resin. In the spherical first form 1F shown in FIG. 1, the toy itself is easily rollable, allowing it to be supplied and sold from an item supply device. In addition, in the first form 1F, the toy is wrapped in a wrapping film 50 as needed.

[0012] In the first form 1F, the first outer shell component 121, the second outer shell component 122, and the frame component 13 form a spherical outer shell 10s with a continuous outer surface as shown in the figure. Therefore, in the first form, the sub-component 30 is not exposed to the outside, does not form part of the outer shell 10s, and is therefore provided in an invisible state.

[0013] The toy 1 can also be transformed into a disassembled, separated, non-spherical form as a game toy different from the first form 1F. For example, the toy can be transformed into a second form 2F (see FIG. 10) in which the sub-components 30 can be placed on the base 11 of the main component to play a game such as mahjong or donjara.

[0014] 3 is a perspective view of the toy 1 shown in FIG. 1 in the middle of being disassembled, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the toy 1 in an exploded state. 3, a plurality of base portions 11 are housed in a first part 121 on the upper side in the figure. One end and the other end of the housed base portions 11 form part of the shell 10s in the first form 1F. A second part 122 on the lower side in the figure has the same configuration as the first part 121, and the base portions 11 housed in the second part 122 also have exactly the same configuration.

[0015] Furthermore, the base 11 is configured by connecting, for example, three members at both longitudinal ends and a middle portion to form one base portion (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the first and second outer parts 121 and 122 house eight base portions 11 (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D) at both ends (four each) and four middle base portions 11E (two each).

[0016] The frame parts 13 are sandwiched between the upper and lower first and second shell parts 121, 122, which house the base part 11, with eight of them having substantially the same external shape in a stacked state. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame part 13 includes seven frame parts 13A, each equipped with a large number of subsidiary parts 30, and one holding frame part 13B. The holding frame part 13B includes a frame main part 14a, at the center of which is provided a shaft part 14b that stands upright relative to the frame main part 14a. Meanwhile, the frame part 13A, which includes the subsidiary part 30, includes a through-hole 13h in its center. Therefore, the shaft part 14b positions and holds the frame part 13A by passing through the through-hole 13h.

[0017] Three small holes 13f are formed on the outer peripheries of the frame parts 13A and 13B, and are configured to fit into the shaft pins 12p provided on the first and second outer parts 121 and 122. This positions the frame parts 13A and 13B arranged on the first and second outer parts 121 and 122 sides. Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the shaft part 14b and the through-hole 13h is not circular, but is configured to be, for example, half-faced as shown in the figure (see FIG. 5), which allows the stacking direction of the frame parts 13A and 13B to be determined.

[0018] Fig. 5 is a plan view of the frame component 13. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the auxiliary component 30, where (a) is a perspective view showing the front side of the auxiliary component 30 and (b) is a perspective view showing the back side of the auxiliary component 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the frame part 13A holding the auxiliary parts 30 has, for example, three straight parts 13a arranged radially from the center toward the outer peripheral edge 13c. The straight parts 13a hold a plurality of auxiliary parts 30 via connecting parts 13b arranged in the circumferential direction. The straight parts 13a and connecting parts 13b form runners during injection molding. Each end of the connecting parts 13b forms a gate G of the mold through which the resin flows. Therefore, by cutting and separating the gate G, the auxiliary parts 30 can be removed, as shown in FIG. 6. The auxiliary parts 30 can then be placed on the base part 11 and used in games.

[0019] The sub-components 30 constitute tiles used in the game. As shown in FIG. 6(a), for example, a specific character 31 is drawn on one surface 30a of the sub-component. This character 31 is set so that there are multiple identical characters. As shown in FIG. 6(b), the back surface 30b of the sub-component 30 is plain with no character 31 drawn on it, or has the same pattern drawn on it.

[0020] Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the storage structure of the base part 11 in the toy 1. Fig. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the connection structure of the base part 11 shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing how to assemble the base part 11, where (a) is a perspective view during assembly and (b) is a perspective view of the assembled state. Note that the first outer shell part 121 and the second outer shell part 122 have the same structure for storing the base part 11, so a description of the second outer shell part 122 will be omitted.

[0021] 7, the base portions 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D housed in the first part 121 are connected by connecting members 16 and housed from above two intermediate base portions 11E so as to close the first part 121 (see FIG. 4). One end portion 11i of each base portion 11 closes a notch portion 12k of the first part 121 to form the outer shell 10s.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 8, the connecting member 16 has a rectangular planar portion 16a with a rectangular opening 16h at the center. Four L-shaped protruding walls 16b, which are L-shaped in plan view, are provided on one side of the planar portion 16a, corresponding to the corners of the opening 16h, and a cross-shaped cross groove 16c is formed. Therefore, the four base portions 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D are in contact with each other so that the angular protrusions 11d on their back sides are aligned, and the cross groove 16c is fitted into the side wall portion 11w. This allows the base portions 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D to be separably fixed.

[0023] When assembling the base 11, as shown in Fig. 9(a), connecting hooks 15b provided on the undersides of both ends of the middle base 11E are fitted and connected to the side walls 11w of the bases 11A and 11B on both ends. This forms a vertically long base 11 as shown in Fig. 9(b). When playing a game, the auxiliary parts 30 can be placed upright in the tile holding grooves 11g formed on the front side of this base 11 (see Fig. 10).

[0024] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the second form 2F of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. In the second form 2F, a game can be played using four base parts 11 and a large number of sub-components 30. Note that the first outer shell part 121, the second outer shell part 122, and the runner part of the frame part 13 are unused parts in the second form 2F.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 10, the assembled base 11 is arranged on the mounting surface 60 so that the first base 111, second base 112, third base 113, and fourth base 114 are spaced apart from one another to form a rectangular partitioned area DS. The auxiliary components 30 are arranged in the tile holding groove 11g of the base 11, with multiple auxiliary components 30 lined up in a row and the characters 31 facing the player. The auxiliary components 30 can be arranged within the partitioned area DS. A combination game can be played using multiple sets of characters 31.

[0026] As described above, the main body 5 in the first form 1F of the toy 1 of this embodiment has a spherical outer shell 10s, so it is rollable and can be supplied from an article supply device. Furthermore, the capsule-shaped toy 1 supplied from the article supply device is configured to be transformable into a game toy using the parts that make up the capsule-shaped outer shell 10s and the sub-parts 30 contained inside the capsule, so that games can be enjoyed in a relaxed manner.

[0027] In addition, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the sub-component 30 on which the character 31 is formed is configured so as not to be visible from the outside in the first form 1F, so there is the fun of being able to see it for the first time when it is disassembled.

[0028] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first outer shell part 121 and the second outer shell part 122, which are the main parts, are each configured so that multiple base parts 11 can be attached and detached, so that the base parts 11 can be securely held and stored when playing the game.

[0029] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first outer shell part 121 and the second outer shell part 122 are held in the first form 1F so that their respective base portions 11 are in contact with each other, and therefore the outer surface of the outer shell 10s formed by both outer shell parts 121, 122 can be firmly fixed.

[0030] In addition, in the first form 1F, the first outer shell part 121, the second outer shell part 122, and the stacked frame parts 13 form a continuous outer surface of the outer shell 10s, so that the outer surface can be made into a continuous spherical shape and the internal secondary parts 30 can be protected.

[0031] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, each base portion 11 can form a rectangular partitioned area DS on the placement surface, making it possible to play games such as mahjong and donjara.

[0032] According to the toy 1 of this embodiment, the sub-component 30 has an image of a character displayed on at least one surface thereof, so that a game using the character can be enjoyed.

[0033] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the auxiliary component 30 is held by the frame component 13 that constitutes the main body 5, and is therefore firmly fixed in the first form. Furthermore, the frame component 13 is sandwiched between the first and second outer shell components 121, 122 in the first form, and therefore does not move.

[0034] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the multiple frame parts 13 have a through hole 13h formed in the center, so that in the first form 1F, the shaft part 14b is inserted into the through hole 13h, making it easier to position the multiple parts and maintain the stacked state.

[0035] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the frame part 13 has, in the first form 1F, a plurality of straight portions 13a radially extending from the center to the outer peripheral end, and since the auxiliary parts 30 are provided on these straight portions 13a, the straight portions 13a can be used as runners during injection molding.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, one base portion 11 is configured to be divided into three parts in the longitudinal direction, but this is not limited to this, and it may be configured to be divided into two parts, or even not divided at all.

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

[0038] (1) A toy that can be transformed into a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, The toy comprises a body including a main part and a sub-part; The main component forms a part of the outer shell in the first form, The auxiliary component does not form a part of the outer shell in the first form, and is configured to be mountable on the main component in the second form. toy.

[0039] (2) (1) A toy according to the present invention, The main body is configured to be rollable in the first form, In the second form, the roller is configured to be non-rollable. toy.

[0040] (3) The toy according to (1) or (2), At least a portion of the main body constitutes a game toy in the second form. toy.

[0041] (4) A toy according to any one of (1) to (3), The auxiliary component is configured to be invisible from the outside in the first form, and is configured to be visible from the outside in the second form. toy.

[0042] (5) A toy according to any one of (1) to (4), the main component includes a base portion on which the sub-component can be placed, The base is configured so that a plurality of the sub-components can be placed thereon in a line. toy.

[0043] (6) (5) A toy according to the present invention, The main component includes a first outer shell component and a second outer shell component, The first outer shell part and the second outer shell part are configured so that the base parts are detachable. toy.

[0044] (7) (6) A toy according to the present invention, the base portion detachably attached to the first outer shell part is configured to be separable into a plurality of pieces, The base portion detachably attached to the second outer shell part is configured to be separable into a plurality of pieces. toy.

[0045] (8) (7) A toy according to the present invention, In the first embodiment, the first outer part is configured to be able to hold the plurality of pedestals in a state where the pedestals are in contact with each other, In the first embodiment, the second part is configured to be able to hold the plurality of pedestals in a state where the pedestals are in contact with each other. toy.

[0046] (9) A toy according to (7) or (8), In the first embodiment, one end and the other end of each of the plurality of pedestals form part of the outer shell. toy.

[0047] (10) A toy according to any one of (7) to (9), In the second embodiment, the first pedestal portion, the second pedestal portion, the third pedestal portion, and the fourth pedestal portion included in the plurality of pedestal portions are configured to be able to be arranged on the placing surface so as to form rectangular partitioned areas while being spaced apart from each other. toy.

[0048] (11) A toy according to (10), In the second embodiment, the auxiliary component is configured to be able to be placed within the partitioned area. toy.

[0049] (12) A toy according to any one of (6) to (11), The body portion further includes a frame component, In the first embodiment, the frame component has an outer peripheral surface that forms a part of the outer shell and is configured to be able to hold the auxiliary component. toy.

[0050] (13) (12) A toy according to the present invention, In the first embodiment, the frame part is configured to be sandwiched between the first outer part and the second outer part. toy.

[0051] (14) A toy according to (12) or (13), In the first embodiment, the first outer shell part, the second outer shell part, and the frame part form a continuous outer surface of the outer shell. toy.

[0052] (15) A toy according to any one of (12) to (14), In the second embodiment, the first outer shell part, the second outer shell part, and the frame part constitute unused parts. toy.

[0053] (16) A toy according to any one of (12) to (15), The main body portion includes a plurality of the frame components having substantially the same external shape. toy.

[0054] (17) A toy according to (16), In the first embodiment, the plurality of frame components are provided in a stacked state. toy.

[0055] (18) A toy according to (17), The frame part has a through hole formed in the center, and in the first form, the shaft part is inserted into the through hole to form the stacked state. toy.

[0056] (19) A toy according to any one of (12) to (18), In the first embodiment, the frame component is configured to be able to hold a plurality of the sub-components radially from a central portion toward an outer peripheral end portion. toy.

[0057] (20) A toy according to (19), In the first embodiment, the frame component has a plurality of straight portions extending from a central portion to an outer peripheral end portion, and the auxiliary components are held in the straight portions. toy.

[0058] (twenty one) A toy according to (20), In the second form, the auxiliary part is configured to be playable in a state separated from the straight part. toy.

[0059] (twenty two) A toy according to (20) or (21), In the second embodiment, the auxiliary component is configured to be able to be placed on the base portion in a state separated from the linear portion. toy.

[0060] (twenty three) A toy according to any one of (1) to (22), The sub-component has a character image displayed on at least one surface thereof. toy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 5 Main body 10s outer shell 11 Base 11i One end 12 Outer shell parts 13 Frame parts 13a Straight section 13h Through hole 14b Shaft parts 30 Sub-components 31 characters 111 First pedestal 112 Second pedestal 113 Third pedestal 114 4th pedestal 121 First outer shell part 122 Second outer shell part

Claims

1. A toy that can be changed into a first form that can be supplied from an item supply device and a second form that can be played with, the toy comprises a body portion that is rollable in the first configuration and non-rollable in the second configuration, the body portion including a main component, a sub-component, and a frame component, at least a portion of which constitutes a game toy, the outer peripheral surfaces of the main component and the frame component forming a part of an outer shell in the first configuration; In the first form, the auxiliary component does not form a part of the outer shell and is configured to be invisible from the outside, and in the second form, is configured to be visible from the outside. toy.

2. 10. The toy of claim 1, The game toy is configured so that it can be played with the sub-components arranged on the main component. toy.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, The main component includes a first shell component and a second shell component, In the first embodiment, the frame part is configured to be sandwiched between the first outer part and the second outer part. toy.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 3, In the first configuration, the first shell component, the second shell component, and the frame component form a continuous outer surface of the shell. toy.

5. 5. The toy according to claim 4, The frame component is configured to hold the auxiliary component in the first configuration and not hold the auxiliary component in the second configuration. toy.

6. 6. The toy according to claim 5, In the second embodiment, the first outer shell part, the second outer shell part, and the frame part constitute unused parts. toy.

7. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, The main body portion includes a plurality of frame components having substantially the same external shape. toy.

8. 3. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, In the first embodiment, the plurality of frame components are provided in a stacked state. toy.

9. 3. The toy according to claim 2, the main component includes a base portion on which the sub-component can be placed, The base portion is configured so that a plurality of the sub-components can be placed thereon in a line. toy.

10. 10. The toy of claim 9, The main component includes a first shell component and a second shell component, The first and second components are configured such that the base portions are detachable. toy.

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