Doll-type toy and model clothing components

Abstract

The present invention provides a mechanism for realizing clothing with a more natural impression, for example in a doll-type toy, by combining multiple parts without using fiber materials. [Solution] This doll-type toy comprises a first member and a second member, and the clothing part of the doll-type toy is formed by combining the first member and the second member, and a slit formed in the first member is hidden from the inside by the second member.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing members for doll-type toys and models. [Background technology]

[0002] It is common for doll-type toys to have clothing parts formed on their exteriors. The clothing parts are formed in various shapes depending on the product specifications, such as being made of a material similar to that of actual clothing or the same material as the body. Patent Document 1 proposes toy clothing made of a fabric body that can be easily transformed and restored without the need for special tools. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-61292 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-described conventional technology, toy clothing made from a fabric (fiber material) different from the material of the doll's body is worn by the doll. Forming the clothing parts using a material similar to that of real clothing in this way can create a more natural look, but it also complicates the manufacturing process and increases manufacturing costs. On the other hand, forming the clothing parts from the same material as the body can simplify the manufacturing process and reduce manufacturing costs compared to forming them from a different material. However, because the material is often harder than real clothing, it is difficult to create a natural look or natural facial expression as clothing. Even with such hard materials, it is possible to create a natural look by changing the color, but it is difficult to avoid the complexity of the manufacturing process.

[0005] The present invention provides a mechanism for realizing clothing with a more natural impression, for example in a doll-type toy, by combining multiple parts without using fiber materials. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is characterized in that, for example, a doll-type toy comprises a first member and a second member, and the clothing part of the doll-type toy is formed by combining the first member and the second member, and a slit formed in the first member is hidden from the inside by the second member. The present invention relates to, for example, a doll-type toy, Made of resin material A first member and a recessed portion and is made of resin material and a second member, wherein the first member is combined with the second member so as to cover the second member to form a clothing part of the doll-type toy, at least a part of the second member is exposed from a slit formed in the first member, and an end of the first member forming the slit is positioned so as to fit into the recess of the second member. The second member has a slit formed in a position different from the slit of the first member when the second member is combined with the first member. It is characterized by:

[0007] The present invention is also characterized in that, for example, a clothing component for a model comprises a first member and a second member, and the clothing part of the model is formed by combining the first member and the second member, and a slit formed in the first member is hidden from the inside by the second member. The present invention also provides a clothing member for a model, for example, comprising: Made of resin material A first member and a recessed portion and is made of resin material and a second member, wherein the first member is combined with the second member to cover the second member, thereby forming a clothing part of the model, at least a part of the second member is exposed from a slit formed in the first member, and an end of the first member forming the slit is positioned so as to fit into the recess of the second member. The second member has a slit formed in a position different from the slit of the first member when the second member is combined with the first member. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, in a doll-type toy, clothing with a more natural impression can be realized by combining a plurality of parts without using fiber materials. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the external front view of a doll-type toy according to an embodiment. [Figure 1B] 1 is a diagram showing an example of an exterior side view of a doll-type toy according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a skirt of a doll-type toy according to one embodiment, seen from below. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a skirt of a doll-type toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] Assembly drawing of the skirt of the doll toy according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0011] <External appearance of doll-type toy> First, an example of the external configuration of a doll-type toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1A and 1B. Figure 1 shows the external front view of the doll-type toy 100. Figure 2 shows the external side view of the doll-type toy 100. Note that the up / down, left / right, and front / back arrows indicate the orientation of the doll-type toy in the figure, and this also applies to the other figures.

[0012] The doll toy (doll body) 100 includes a head 101, a chest 102, arms 103a and 103b, an abdomen 104, a waist 105, a skirt 106 as clothing accessories, and legs 107a and 107b. The doll toy 100 is a movable doll toy such as a movable figure, and each part can be moved within a limited range created in relation to other members. The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. Arms 103 including a right arm 103a and a left arm 103b are further connected to the chest 102, and an abdomen 104 is connected at the bottom. A waist 105 is connected to the abdomen 104. Legs 107 including a right leg 107a and a left leg 107b are connected to the waist 105, and are covered with a skirt 106. In the following description, the upper body including the head 101, chest 102, and arms 103 will be referred to as the upper body. The lower body including the waist 105 and legs 107a and 107 will be referred to as the lower body. The upper body and lower body are connected via the abdomen 104.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , the doll-type toy 100 is covered with clothing. The clothing of the doll-type toy 100 according to this embodiment is made of a resin material, rather than the same materials as actual clothing, such as fiber materials. In particular, it is desirable to use flexible polyurethane resin or silicone resin for the skirt 106. For example, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane is useful as the polyurethane resin in terms of flexibility and adhesion, and Asaflex (registered trademark) is a useful example of such flexible thermoplastic polyurethane. By using flexible materials for clothing components such as the skirt, the surface of the skirt can be slightly deformed (curved), allowing the skirt's appearance to be customized to the user's liking. For example, if the skirt 106 according to this embodiment is pleated, the pleated folds can be deformed to customize the skirt's appearance.

[0014] <Bottom perspective view and cross-sectional view of the skirt> Next, an example of the configuration of the skirt of the doll-type toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2(a) shows a perspective view of the skirt 106, and Fig. 2(b) shows a plan cross-sectional view of the skirt 106. Both Fig. 2(a) and Fig. 2(b) are views of the doll-type toy 100 as seen from below, and show the doll-type toy 100 removed from its main body.

[0015] Reference numeral 201 denotes a first member constituting the skirt 106. Reference numeral 202 denotes a second member constituting the skirt 106. The second member 202 is inserted from below the inside of the first member 201 and combined with the first member 201. As shown within the dotted line 203 in FIG. 2(b), the first member 201 has slits formed along the folds that represent the pleating of the skirt, and the second member 202 is combined with the first member 201 so as to hide the slits from the inside. As shown in 203, the second member 202 is combined with the first member 201 so as to be formed along the inside of the first member 201, and further, the second member 202 is combined with the first member 201 so that a convex portion (convex part) of the second member 202 protrudes from the slit portion of the first member 201. This prevents the first member 201 and the second member 202 from being unnaturally separated and being recognized as separate members. In other words, it is possible to give the impression that the first member 201 and the second member 202 are formed as one unit, and it is possible to express the pleated portion of the skirt in a more natural way.

[0016] Furthermore, the first member 201 and the second member 202 are formed in an annular shape. In other words, the first member 201 and the second member 202 are each formed from a single member. In this way, by assembling the skirt 106 using annular-shaped parts, the internal space formed when the parts are assembled can be maximized. By ensuring as much space as possible, a wider range of movement can be provided for, for example, the legs 107a and 107b in the movable doll-type toy 100. On the other hand, if the skirt member is divided vertically in half and realized as two parts, the skirt itself cannot be worn on the doll-type toy 100 unless a knock is provided on the inside of the skirt. Therefore, in this form, the space inside the skirt is narrowed by the space provided by the knock. Furthermore, providing a knock would create an area that does not exist on a normal person or in clothing, which may give an unnatural impression. Compared to such cases, creating a skirt using annular-shaped parts is extremely useful in terms of ensuring internal space and giving a natural impression.

[0017] On the other hand, ring-shaped parts are difficult to release from the mold during the manufacturing process. This can occur because the molded product clings to the mold. Therefore, in order to push out the molded product clinging to the mold with an ejector pin, space is required on the core side for the pin to poke through. To solve this space problem, slits provided in the first member 201 and the second member 202 can be used. Details of the slits will be described later.

[0018] <Exploded view and assembly diagram of the skirt> Next, the detailed configuration of the skirt 106 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows an exploded view of the first member 201 and second member 202 that make up the skirt 106. Figure 4 shows the assembled configuration of the skirt 106.

[0019] 3, the second member 202 is inserted into the inside from below the first member 201 and combined with it. At least slits 301a, 301b, and 301c are provided in the first member 201, and are formed as deep cuts in the vertical direction of the first member 201. In addition, at least slits 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d are provided in the second member 202, and are formed as deep cuts in the vertical direction of the second member 201.

[0020] 4, slits 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d are formed in positions different from slits 301a, 301b, and 301c of first member 201 when combined with first member 201, and are formed in positions that are covered by the first member 201. As a result, when first member 201 and second member 202 are combined, the combined members hide each other's slits. This makes it possible to create a skirt with a natural impression.

[0021] By forming multiple slits in both the first member 201 and the second member 202, it is possible to provide spaces for inserting pins during the manufacturing process, as described above, and the slits can be used effectively. In other words, by forming the first member 201 and the second member 202 in an annular shape, it is possible to expand the internal space that serves as the range of motion for the legs 107a, 107b as much as possible. On the other hand, although the annular structure makes it difficult to release the molded product parts from the mold during the manufacturing process, the slits can be used to provide spaces for inserting ejector pins, thereby solving this problem.

[0022] As described above, the doll-type toy according to this embodiment includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member are combined to form the clothing of the doll-type toy, and the slits formed in the first member are hidden from the inside by the second member. This allows, for example, a doll-type toy to achieve clothing with a more natural look by combining multiple parts without using fiber materials. Furthermore, by providing a slit in the first member, space for ejector pins can be secured when a molded product is released from a mold during the manufacturing process, and even parts formed in an annular shape can be made to be easily released from the mold. Furthermore, by forming the first member in an annular shape, the internal space of the skirt can be secured as much as possible, ensuring the range of motion of parts such as the legs.

[0023] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the second member has a protrusion that protrudes from the slit of the first member when combined with the first member. This conceals the slit of the first member and gives the impression that the first member and the second member are integrally formed, creating a more natural impression. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the second member has a slit that is positioned differently from the slit of the first member when combined with the first member. In this way, by forming a slit in the second member, even a part formed in an annular shape can be made to have a shape that is easy to release from the mold.

[0024] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, at least one of the first and second members can be made of a resin material such as Asaflex, which allows the pleated folds on the skirt to be slightly deformed, allowing for expression according to the user's preferences.

[0025] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first member 201 and the second member 202 may be formed using different colors or materials. This allows for a gradation effect and a variety of expressions, enabling a variety of expressions to be produced.

[0026] Furthermore, the shape of the doll toy (doll-type toy) is not particularly limited, and includes various shapes with clothing, such as people, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 100: doll-type toy, 101: head, 102: chest, 103a, 103b: arms, 104: abdomen, 105: waist, 106: skirt, 107a, 107b: legs

Claims

1. A doll-type toy, a first member formed of a resin material; a second member having a recess and formed of a resin material; The first member is combined with the second member so as to cover the second member, thereby forming a clothing part of the doll-type toy, At least a portion of the second member is exposed through a slit formed in the first member, an end portion of the first member that forms the slit is positioned so as to enter the recess portion of the second member; A doll-type toy characterized in that the second member has a slit formed in a position different from the slit of the first member when combined with the first member.

2. The cross section of the second member is formed in a W-shape, the recess corresponds to the W-shaped recess; 2. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, characterized in that the W-shape has a constant thickness, and the convex portion of the W-shape and the concave portions at both ends thereof are formed in a straight line to form an angle, or the convex portion of the W-shape and the concave portions at both ends thereof are formed in a curved line.

3. 3. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein the second member has a protrusion formed thereon that protrudes from the slit of the first member when the second member is combined with the first member.

4. 4. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein the first member is formed to resemble pleated clothing, and slits are formed along the pleats.

5. 5. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein a skirt, which is a clothing part of the doll-type toy, is formed by combining the first member and the second member.

6. 6. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein the first member and the second member are each formed in an annular shape.

7. 7. The doll-type toy according to claim 6, wherein the body of the doll-type toy is inserted into the annular interior of the first member and the second member.

8. the first member has an end portion that forms a plurality of the slits, and the second member has a plurality of the recesses, 8. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein the ends of the plurality of slits are positioned so as to fit into the plurality of recesses, respectively.

9. 9. The doll-type toy according to claim 1, wherein the resin member is made of Asaflex (registered trademark).

10. A clothing component of a model, a first member formed of a resin material; a second member having a recess and formed of a resin material; the first member is combined with the second member so as to cover the second member, thereby forming a clothing part of the model; At least a portion of the second member is exposed through a slit formed in the first member, an end portion of the first member that forms the slit is positioned so as to enter the recess portion of the second member; A model clothing component, characterized in that the second component has a slit formed in a position different from the slit of the first component when combined with the first component.

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