Winding tool and winding unit

Abstract

To provide a winding tool and a winding unit which allow a thrown object to be easily returned to the hand without the need to go and pick it up. [Solution] A winding device capable of retrieving an object attached to one end of a wire, comprising: a launching unit capable of firing and throwing out the object; and a winding unit capable of winding up the wire to retrieve the thrown object, wherein the winding unit comprises a winding section having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually narrows toward the opposite side of the wire entrance / exit, and a ring that surrounds the tip of the winding section at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit. Winding tool.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a winding tool and a winding unit. [Background technology]

[0002] Balls, cat toys, etc. are sometimes used to play with pets such as cats and dogs. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses such a cat toy, and Patent Document 2 discloses a pet toy. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3155729 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-5758 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When playing with a pet in this way, you may move or throw an object that attracts the pet's interest so that the pet will chase it, but you then have to go and pick up the thrown object, which requires physical strength and takes time.

[0005] The present invention is intended to solve at least one of the above problems, and aims to provide a winding tool and a winding unit that allow a thrown object to be easily returned to the user's hand without the user having to go and pick it up. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem is a winding device capable of retrieving an object attached to one end of a wire, comprising: a launching unit capable of firing and throwing the object; and a winding unit capable of winding the wire to retrieve the thrown object, wherein the winding unit comprises a winding portion having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually becomes thinner toward the opposite side of the wire entrance / exit; and a ring that surrounds the tip of the winding portion at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit.

[0007] The other end of the wire may be attached to a portion of the winding opposite the entrance.

[0008] The winding unit may include a guide attached to the ring to guide the winding of the wire.

[0009] The guide may be capable of coming into contact with and separating from the tip end of the winding portion.

[0010] The guide may have a side end surface that gradually becomes thinner toward the opposite side of the entrance / exit.

[0011] The injection unit may have a handle and be disposed below the winding unit, and the winding device may be configured in the shape of a gun.

[0012] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem is a winding unit capable of recovering an object attached to one end of a wire, which can recover a thrown object by winding up the wire, and which comprises a winding portion having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually becomes thinner toward the opposite side of the wire entrance / exit, and a ring that surrounds the tip of the winding portion at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a winding tool and a winding unit that allow a thrown object to be easily returned to hand without the need to go and pick it up.

[0014] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of a winding device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of a winding device according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a guide of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating examples of components of a winding section of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating examples of components of a support portion of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an assembly example of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an assembly example of a winding unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an injection unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 11] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of assembly of a winding device according to an embodiment. [Figure 12] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of assembly of a winding device according to an embodiment. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a winding operation of the winding unit of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components common to the following embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals as those previously mentioned, and their description may be omitted. Furthermore, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., it is understood that the reference numerals include those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc., unless otherwise specified or when it is clearly considered otherwise in principle.

[0017] 1 and 2 are diagrams showing an example of a reeling device according to one embodiment, with Fig. 1(a) being a perspective view from the front left, Fig. 1(b) being a left side view, Fig. 2(a) being a plan view, and Fig. 2(b) being a perspective view from the rear left. In the diagrams, X indicates the front-to-rear direction (-X is front, +X is rear), Y indicates the up-down direction (-Y is down, +Y is up), and Z indicates the left-to-right direction (-Z is left, +Z is right) (the same applies to the following diagrams).

[0018] The reel 1 of this embodiment is a reel used as a pet toy that attracts the interest of pet owners, such as cats and dogs, and allows them to play together. By attaching an object for pets to play with to one end of the wire of the reel 1 and attaching the other end of the wire to the reel 1, the reel 1 can be used as a pet toy and can be played with by the pet.

[0019] The object is not particularly limited as long as it can be thrown and the pet can chase it. For example, a cork or the like can be used as the object. The wire is not particularly limited in configuration as long as it has flexibility and strength sufficient to follow the object when thrown and to be wound up when retrieved. For example, string or fishing line can be used as the wire. In the case of a toy, the wire is, for example, several meters long.

[0020] The winding device 1 is configured to be able to retrieve an object attached to one end of a wire. The winding device 1 includes a launch unit N capable of firing and throwing out the object, and a winding unit M capable of winding up the wire to retrieve the thrown out object. The winding unit M has a center line A passing through the center of the winding section 2 described below. In this application, unless otherwise specified, the direction approaching the center line A is defined as the inward direction (inside), and a cross section (YZ plane) perpendicular to the center line A is defined as a transverse cross section. First, the winding unit M will be described below.

[0021] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a winding unit of an embodiment, showing a perspective view from the rear left side. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a winding unit, showing (a) a plan view, (b) a left side view, (c) a front view, and (d) a rear view. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a guide of the winding unit, showing (a) a perspective view from the rear left side, (b) a front view, (c) a plan view, (d) a rear view, and (e) a left side view. Fig. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the winding operation of the winding unit of an embodiment.

[0022] The winding unit M includes a winding section 2 having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually tapers toward the side opposite the entrance / exit B for the wire, a support section 3 that rotatably supports the winding section 2, and a ring 4 that surrounds the periphery of the tip end 22 of the winding section 2 at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit B. The winding unit M may also include a guide 5. This will be described in more detail below.

[0023] The winding section 2 is a section around which the wire is wound. The winding section 2 is preferably configured so that, when the wire is wound, the wind itself, which is one lap of wound wire, shifts toward the opposite side (rear end side) of the entrance B. In the illustrated example, the winding section 2 has a frustum-shaped section 21 that is generally frustum-shaped in plan and side views and has an outer shape (peripheral length that gradually decreases) that gradually becomes thinner toward the rear end side. By providing the frustum-shaped section 21, the winding section 2 is more likely to shift toward the back (rear end side) without remaining at the entrance side when the wire is wound, making it easier to throw the wire from the entrance side smoothly.

[0024] Preferably, the tip 22 on the entrance / exit side of the winding portion 2 has a uniform outer shape (generally rectangular in plan and side view) at least near the entrance / exit side, and this portion has a front-to-rear width that allows at least one to several turns to be wound, and is configured to be thicker than the frustum-shaped portion 21. As an example, the wire material starts to be wound around the tip 22. The tip 22 preferably has an outer shape that gradually becomes thinner near the rear end, making it easier for the wire material to slide and move across the frustum-shaped portion 21.

[0025] The winding portion 2 has a first front-to-back width C (see Figure 8 described below), which is the total front-to-back width of the frustum-shaped portion 21 and the tip portion 22, around which the wire is wound, configured to correspond to the length of the wire, and has a width that is sufficient to allow the wire to be wound in one spiral layer without overlapping.

[0026] The winding part 2 has a shaft 23 on the rear end side of the frustum-shaped part 21, and a receiving member 31 (described later) of the support part 3 is assembled to the outer periphery of the shaft 23 and supported thereby, so that the winding part 2 can rotate around the center line A. The shaft 23 has a uniform outer shape and is configured to be thicker than the frustum-shaped part 21 so that the winding of the wire does not shift further rearward. The winding part 2 has a contact part 24 on the rear end side of the shaft 23, and a knob member 25 is fixed to the contact part 24.

[0027] As an example, the support portion 3 includes a receiving member 31 that rotatably supports the shaft portion 23 of the winding portion 2, a vertical member 32 fixed to the rear end surface of the receiving member 31, and a horizontal member 33 assembled to the vertical member 32 and supporting the lower end of the receiving member 31.

[0028] With this configuration, winding unit 2 can be rotated around center line A by turning knob 25, allowing the wire to be wound up. The other end of the wire is attached to a part of winding unit 2 on the opposite side of entrance / exit B, for example, near the rear end of frustum-shaped portion 21, inside shaft portion 23, or abutment portion 24.

[0029] As an example, the ring 4 is approximately annular with a circular inner circumference, and wraps around the tip 22 at a predetermined interval on the inner circumference, forming the entrance / exit B together with the tip 22. To ensure that the wire can be smoothly unwound simply by throwing an object attached to one end of the wire, the wire must be spirally wound without overlapping. By using the ring 4 to form the entrance / exit B, the winding unit M can easily wind and unwrap the wire in an orderly manner when winding or throwing the object. In the illustrated example, the ring 4 is thin-walled, and its front-to-back width is smaller than that of the tip 22. The ring 4 may be any material that can form the annular entrance / exit B together with the tip 22, and its outer shape and front-to-back width are not particularly limited. The ring 4 may be, for example, cylindrical or rectangular, and may have a front-to-back width reaching the receiving member 31 and covering the entire length of the frustum-shaped portion 21. When the winding unit M includes a guide 5, the ring 4 is configured so that the guide 5 can be moved toward and away from the entrance.

[0030] The guide 5 is attached to the ring 4 and serves to guide the winding of the wire. More specifically, the guide 5 functions to guide the wire along the winding part 2 so that the wire moves as it is wound around the winding part 2 during winding, and also functions to prevent the wire from escaping and falling towards the entrance / exit side.

[0031] The guide 5 is preferably provided movably, contacting the winding part 2 when winding and separating from the winding part 2 when throwing. By providing the guide 5 so that it can come into contact with and separate from the winding part 2 in this way, it is possible to avoid interference with the drawing out (release) of the wire when throwing the object.

[0032] 5, the guide 5 has, for example, a first section 51 on the entrance / exit side and a second section 52 on the rear end side that has a smaller vertical width than the first section 51. The guide 5 is rotatably attached to the ring 4 by using the shaft member 6, with the shaft member 6 being inserted into a through-hole 513 of the first section 51.

[0033] The first section 51 has an arc-shaped contact section 511 that protrudes downward more than the second section. The first section 51 has a side end surface 512 that gradually becomes thinner toward the opposite side of the entrance and forms an inclined surface. The second section 52 has a side end section 521 behind the side end surface 512 that forms a triangular groove between itself and the side end surface 512. The upper end of the side end section 521 is at the same height as the side end surface 512, and the lower end is at a higher position.

[0034] By configuring the guide 5 in this manner, the arc-shaped contact portion 511 can easily contact the tip portion 22, the inclined side end surface 512 can easily guide the wire along the outer periphery of the tip portion 22, and the side end portion 521 can restrict the wire above so that it does not float upward when guiding.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 4 , the ring 4 and the guide 5 (shown as solid lines for ease of explanation) are disposed to surround the tip 22 of the winding unit 2 (the outer periphery of the tip 22 is shown as diagonal lines for ease of explanation). The length of the arc shape of the guide 5 is, for example, approximately 1 / 8 to 1 / 3 of the entire circumference of the entrance B. The guide 5 is initially biased away from the tip 22 by an elastic member (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4( c), when a user presses the guide 5 downward, the guide 5 rotates around the shaft member 6 to the position shown by the dashed line, where the contact / separation portion 511 contacts the tip 22. When a user turns the winding unit 2 using the knob member 25, the wire entering the rear side from the entrance B is supported by the ring 4 and hooked on the guide 5. The wire is then guided by the contact / separation portion 511 and the side end surface 512 of the guide 5 and wound onto the winding unit 2.

[0036] Generally, to pull out a wire, a considerable amount of force is required to rotate the part around which the wire is wound in the opposite direction to when it was wound up. The force of the wire being pulled by the object being thrown is not enough to rotate it properly, and the wire cannot be pulled out properly, making it impossible to release the object.

[0037] The winding unit M of this embodiment supports the wire so that the ring 4 is hooked on the guide 5, and the guide 5 guides the wire so that it is wound along the winding section 2, so that the wire does not overlap and is smoothly wound in one layer in a spiral. As a result, when the object is fired and thrown, each winding of the wire is pulled out sequentially from the outlet side, and the wire can be smoothly released without rotating the winding section 2. The winding unit M has such a simple configuration that the thrown object can be easily returned to hand without having to go and pick it up, making it easy for even children to use.

[0038] 13(a), one end of the wire L has an object attached thereto, and the other end is fixed to the rear end side (for example, the rear end of the frustum-shaped portion 21) of the winding portion 2. In the initial state, the guide 5 is separated from the tip portion 22, but in order to retrieve the thrown-out object, the guide 5 is pressed down to contact the tip portion 22.

[0039] As shown in Figure 13(b), when the winding unit 2 is rotated to the side opposite the side end surface 512 of the guide 5 (to the right in the illustration, since the side end surface 512 is provided on the left side), the wire rod on the entrance / exit side supported by the ring 4 enters the interior through the entrance / exit B and is guided by the guide 5 to be wound up along the winding unit 2. Figure 13(c) shows the state in which the winding unit 2 has rotated one revolution, Figure 13(d) shows the state in which the winding unit 2 has rotated two revolutions, and Figure 13(e) shows the state in which the winding unit 2 has rotated three revolutions. As shown in the illustrations, the wire rod that enters the interior through the entrance / exit B is guided by the guide 5 and wound spirally around the outer periphery of the winding unit 2.

[0040] As shown in Figures 13(f) and 13(f), as the rotation of the winding unit 2 continues, the number of turns increases, but the earlier turns are pushed by the later turns and shift toward the back. As shown in Figure 13(g), even if the number of turns increases as winding continues, the earlier turns shift toward the back one after another, so the wire does not remain on the entrance / exit side. When the wire is wound until the target can be retrieved, it is wound in a single spiral layer without overlapping, and the target can be launched.

[0041] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of components of a winding section of a winding unit of an embodiment.

[0042] The winding section 2 is not particularly limited, but as an example, as shown in the figure, it is configured with a framework member D as the center, which forms the framework. The framework member D has a first section d1, a second section d2, a third section d3, and a fourth section d4, in that order, from the front end, which is the entrance / exit side, to the rear end. The first section d1, the second section d2, and the third section d3 of the framework member D have, as an example, a cross section shaped like a square. The cross section of the framework member D may be circular, polygonal, or the like, or may be annular with a hollow portion. A cylindrical member may be fixed and assembled to the outer periphery.

[0043] The first step d1 has a portion with the same outer shape (peripheral length) near the tip. The winding section 2 may have a tip portion 22 formed only by the first step a. However, from the viewpoint of contacting the guide 5 and forming a smooth winding, a cylindrical tubular member E is provided that is assembled by covering the outer periphery of the first step d1, and the tip portion 22 is formed using the first step d1 and the tubular member E. For example, the tubular member E is not fixed to the first step d1, but rotatably supports the first step d1. For example, the tubular member E may be fixed to the first step d1 and rotate together with the first step d1. In this case, it is desirable that the tubular member E and the guide 5 be formed from a wear-resistant material so as to be able to withstand wear due to friction with the guide 5.

[0044] The second step d2 has an outer shape (periphery length) that gradually tapers toward the rear end, and the frustum-shaped portion 21 is formed by the second step d2. By forming the frustum-shaped portion 21 using the second step d2, which has a cross-shaped cross section, the winding portion 2 reduces the contact area with the wire, making it easier for the wire winding to shift toward the rear end. The second step d2 is formed thinner than the first step d1.

[0045] The third step d3 has a portion with the same outer shape (peripheral length). The third step d3 forms the shaft portion 23 of the winding portion 2. The third step d3 is formed thicker than the second step d2.

[0046] The fourth step d4 extends vertically perpendicular to the third step d3, with its upper end protruding upward and its lower end protruding downward. The gripping member 25 is fixed to the fourth step d4. The gripping member 25 may be formed integrally with the fourth step d4.

[0047] The frame member D has a notch d5 cut downward between the third step d3 and the fourth step d4, and the upright member 32 can be locked in the notch d5.

[0048] 7 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of components of the support section of the winding unit of one embodiment. As shown in the figure, the receiving member 31 is a cylindrical member. The vertical member 32 has an annular portion 321 whose outer diameter and inner diameter correspond to those of the receiving member 31, and a groove portion 322 whose left-right width corresponds to that of the horizontal member 33. The horizontal member 33 is a flat member.

[0049] 8 is a diagram showing an example of assembly of a winding unit according to one embodiment. As shown in the figure, the receiving member 31 is attached to the outer periphery of the third stage d3 of the frame member D, the vertical member 32 is fixed to the rear of the receiving member 31 so that the annular portion 321 corresponds to the receiving member 31, and the horizontal member 33 is assembled by engaging the rear end thereof with the groove portion 322 of the vertical member 32.

[0050] 9A and 9B are diagrams showing an assembly example of a winding unit of one embodiment, with (a) a partially exploded perspective view and (b) an overall assembly view. As shown in the figure, the ring 4 has a through-hole at the top, and the guide 5 is attached to the ring 4 via a shaft member 6. The ring 4 has a groove portion 41 at the bottom, whose left-right width corresponds to the left-right width of the horizontal member 33, and engages with the horizontal member 33 to be assembled with other components.

[0051] The above has illustrated and explained an example in which the winding section 2 is manually rotated to wind the wire, but the winding unit M may also be configured to include a motor or a power transmission member, and to electrically rotate the winding section 2 to wind the wire.

[0052] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an injection unit according to an embodiment, and Figs. 11 and 12 are diagrams showing an assembly example of a winding tool according to an embodiment.

[0053] The configuration of the shooting unit N is not particularly limited as long as it can shoot and throw the target. As an example, the shooting unit N includes a bullet 7 and a gun-shaped main body 8, as shown in FIG. 10 . The bullet 7 is preferably configured to easily secure the target. The bullet 7 may have a protruding tip that pierces the target to secure it, or may have a notched groove that secures the target by tying it with a string or the like. If the target is a cork or the like, the target may also serve as the bullet 7.

[0054] The main body 8 has a barrel 81, a handle 82 fixed to the barrel 81, and a trigger 83 protruding from the handle 82. The rear end of the bullet 7 is inserted into the front end of the barrel 81. The main body 8 is not particularly limited, but as an example, the barrel 81 contains a pusher and a locking member (not shown), with the pusher being, for example, a compression coil spring. Pushing the bullet 7 compresses the pusher and locks it with the locking member at a predetermined compression level. Pulling the trigger 83 activates the locking member, releasing the lock, and the pusher expands, firing the bullet 7. Pulling the trigger 83 in this way fires the bullet 7 farther. The winding unit M can also wind the wire to retrieve the target and bullet 7, and then insert the rear end of the bullet 7 into the front end of the barrel 81, allowing it to be fired further.

[0055] As an example, the injection unit N is assembled by fixing the upper surface of the barrel 81 to the lower surface of the horizontal member 33 of the winding unit M by adhesive, welding, or the like.

[0056] As an example, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the injection unit N may be assembled by assembling only the winding section 2 and the support section 3, and then fixing the upper surface of the barrel 81 to the lower surface of the horizontal member 33 by adhesive or welding, and then assembling the ring 4, guide 5, and shaft member 6.

[0057] In this way, the reel 1 has the firing unit N disposed below the winding unit M, the barrel 81 of the firing unit N extending substantially parallel to the winding unit M, and the handle 82 of the firing unit N serving as the overall handle for operating the reel 1. As a result, the reel 1 is configured in the shape of a gun overall, making it particularly suitable for use as a toy for children.

[0058] As described above, the winding device 1 of this embodiment can smoothly launch a cork or bullet attached to one end of a wire without getting caught or pulled, and can retrieve it for repeated play. Furthermore, when winding up the wire for retrieval, the wire can be smoothly wound in a spiral without overlapping or tangling.

[0059] The reeling unit M of this embodiment may be used alone and used only for retrieving an object thrown by a user. The reeling unit M may be attached to the end of a stick such as a lacrosse racket, for example, so that the user can throw an object using the racket and retrieve the thrown object. The reeling unit M may also be used for repeatedly throwing and retrieving other objects, and may be applied to a fishing reel.

[0060] The reeling tool and reeling unit of the present invention are not limited to toys, sports equipment, and fishing equipment, but can also be applied to devices and implements for retrieving objects.

[0061] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these. The present invention also includes combinations of the above embodiments and examples, as well as various modifications. Various additions, modifications, and partial deletions are possible within the scope of the conceptual idea and spirit of the present invention, which is derived from the content defined in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1...winding device, 2...winding portion, 21...frustum-shaped portion, 22...tip portion, 23...shaft portion, 24...contact portion, 25...grip member, 3...support portion, 31...receiving member, 32...vertical member, 33...horizontal member, 4...ring, 5...guide, 51...first portion, 511...contact and separation portion, 512...side end surface, 52...second portion, 521...side end portion, 6...shaft member, 7...bullet, 8...main body, 81...barrel, 82...handle, 83...trigger, M...winding unit, N...firing unit.

Claims

1. A winding device capable of recovering an object attached to one end of a wire, a launch unit capable of launching and throwing an object; a winding unit capable of winding up the wire rod of the thrown object and recovering it; The winding unit comprises: a winding portion having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually narrows toward the opposite side of the entrance / exit of the wire; a ring surrounding the tip of the wound portion at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit; Winding tool.

2. The other end of the wire is attached to the portion of the winding on the opposite side of the entrance. The winding device according to claim 1.

3. The winding unit includes a guide attached to the ring to guide the winding of the wire. The winding device according to claim 1.

4. The guide is capable of coming into contact with and separating from the tip of the winding portion. The winding device according to claim 3.

5. The guide has a side end surface that gradually becomes thinner toward the opposite side of the entrance. The winding device according to claim 3.

6. the injection unit has a handle and is disposed below the winding unit; The winding tool is configured in a gun shape. The winding device according to claim 1.

7. A winding unit capable of recovering an object attached to one end of a wire, The thrown object can be recovered by winding up the wire. a winding portion having at least a portion of an outer shape that gradually narrows toward the opposite side of the entrance / exit of the wire; a ring surrounding the tip of the wound portion at a predetermined interval to form the entrance / exit; Winding unit.

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