Model toys and model parts

Abstract

The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for connecting parts in model toys. [Solution] This model toy includes a first section having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, a second section having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion, and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion. The first section and the second section swing relative to each other around the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as rotation axes.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Model toys (doll bodies) include 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, protective gear, etc. (hereinafter, these will be collectively referred to as ornaments). Patent Document 1 proposes a doll body in which the movement of the armor is made complex in response to the movement of the limbs, making the movement of the armor more realistic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-73325 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, armor is connected along the legs or arms. However, it is also possible to incorporate some decorative parts inside the legs or arms in a rotatable manner and expose them to the outside. It may also be necessary to secure space for rotating some parts or a certain amount of space for design reasons. Such rotation mechanisms and space requirements differ from the structure of a normal human body. In this way, for specifications or design reasons, it may be necessary to position the connecting structures, such as joints, in positions other than their normal positions.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for connecting parts in model toys. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides, for example, a model toy comprising a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion, and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion swing relative to each other with the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as a rotation axis. The present invention also provides, for example, a model toy comprising: a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion swing relative to each other with the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as a rotation axis; and the second portion comprises a first part having the third connecting portion, a second part having the fourth connecting portion, and a third part having a fifth connecting portion connected to another portion, which is sandwiched between the first part and the second part and rotatably connected to the first part and the second part.

[0007] The present invention also provides, for example, a model component to be incorporated into a model toy, comprising a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion, and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion swing relative to each other with the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as a rotation axis. The present invention also provides, for example, a model component to be incorporated into a model toy, comprising: a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion swing relative to each other with the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as a rotation axis; and the second portion comprises a first part having the third connecting portion, a second part having the fourth connecting portion, and a third part having a fifth connecting portion connected to another portion, which is sandwiched between the first part and the second part and rotatably connected to the first part and the second part. [Effects of the Invention]

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

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a front appearance of a model toy according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2A is a front view and FIG. 2B is a side view of an upper body part according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] 1A is a front view of an upper body part according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view thereof. [Figure 4] 1A is a perspective view of a portion of an upper body according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the portion. [Figure 5] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for assembling a portion of an upper body section according to one embodiment. [Figure 6]FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an upper body portion according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 10A-10C illustrate upper body movements according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a connecting portion of a second portion according to an 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] <Appearance of the model toy> First, an example of the external configuration of a model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows the external front view of the model toy 100. Note that the x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions of the model toy, respectively, and this also applies to the other drawings.

[0012] The model toy 100 includes a head 101 constituting a main body, an upper body 102 indicated by a dotted line area, arms 103a and 103b, a waist 104, and legs 105a and 105b. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is used as an example of a model toy, but this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as humans, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, and ornaments.

[0013] The head 101 is rotatably connected to an upper body 102. A right arm 103b and a left arm 103a are further connected to the sides of the upper body 102 by shoulder joints, and a waist 104 is connected to the lower part of the upper body 102. The waist 104 includes hip joints, and a right leg 105a and a left leg 105b are each rotatably connected to the waist 104.

[0014] <Upper body structure> An example of the configuration of the upper body part according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2(a) shows a front view of the upper body part 102, and Figure 2(b) shows a side view of the upper body part 102. Figure 3(a) shows a front view of the upper body part 102 similar to Figure 2(a). Figure 3(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the upper body part 102.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the upper body 102 is configured to include a main body 201 and an ornamental part 202. The main body 201 includes a first part and a second part. The ornamental part 202 corresponds to the third part. The main body 201 corresponds to the chest and abdomen of the upper body 102, and the ornamental part 202 is connected to the back side of the main body 201.

[0016] As indicated by the arrow 203, a predetermined space is provided between the main body 201 and the decorative part 202. This predetermined space may be provided for design or function. When provided functionally, it may be provided, for example, as a space for the decorative part 202 to rotate. When a predetermined space is provided in this manner, it is more difficult to provide an axis (connecting structure) connecting the chest and abdomen of the upper body 102 near the center line 204 of the upper body 102 than when no predetermined space is provided. Therefore, in order to ensure the predetermined space, it is necessary to provide the axis connecting the chest and abdomen at a position offset from the center line 204. Specifically, in the present invention, it is desirable that the axis be offset toward the front of the upper body 102 so that the device can operate while ensuring the predetermined space.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 3(b), the upper body 102 includes a main body 301, an ornamental part 303, and parts 302 to 307b connected to the main body 301. The main body 301 is formed of multiple parts, and a detailed configuration will be described later with reference to FIG. 4. The main body 301 is connected to the part 302 and the ornamental part 303 so as to be sandwiched between them. Parts 304 to 306 that form shoulder joints are connected to the main body 301 on the left and right. The letters "a" and "b" at the end of the reference numerals indicate parts that are symmetrical on the left and right. This also applies to other drawings. The arms 103a and 103b are rotatably connected to parts 306a and 306b, respectively. Parts 307a and 307b are ornamental parts that are connected symmetrically on the left and right to the main body 301.

[0018] <Detailed structure of part of the upper body> The detailed configuration of the main body 301, which is part of the upper body 102 according to this embodiment, will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4(a) shows a perspective view of the main body 301, and Fig. 4(b) shows an exploded perspective view of the main body 301.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 4(b), the main body 301 is composed of parts 401 to 405. Part 401 is assembled so that it is sandwiched between parts 402a and 402b on both sides, forming the second part. Part 404 corresponds to the first part. The first part corresponds to the chest of the model toy 100, and the second part corresponds to the abdomen. Part 405, which has a connection part to the head, is connected to the inside of part 404.

[0020] Part 404, which is the first portion, and parts 401 to 402b, which are the second portion, are connected by connecting parts 403a and 403b. Connecting part 403a is rotatably connected to the first connecting part of part 404 and the third connecting part of part 402a. Connecting part 403b is rotatably connected to the second connecting part of part 404 and the fourth connecting part of part 402b. The detailed connection configuration will be described later using Figures 5 and 8.

[0021] <Partial assembly of the upper body> The assembly configuration of the main body 301 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. For ease of explanation, part 405 will be omitted here.

[0022] 5(a) shows an exploded perspective view of the main body 301. The part 401 includes a hollow portion 511 and a connecting portion 512. The hollow portion 511 is a through-hole, and other parts can be connected to it from the left and right directions. The connecting portion 512 corresponds to a fifth connecting portion, and is rotatably connected to the waist (lower body), which is another part of the model toy 100.

[0023] Parts 402a and 402b are formed with cylindrical portions 521a and 521b and connecting portions 522a and 522b, respectively. Cylindrical portions 521a and 521b are inserted into hollow portion 511 from the left and right sides of part 401, respectively. This connects parts 402a and 402b to part 401. Connecting portions 522a and 522b correspond to the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, respectively. Part 401 can rotate relative to parts 402a and 402b, with cylindrical portions 521a and 521b as rotation axes. This rotational movement enables the model toy 100 to perform movements such as bending forward, thereby tilting upper body portion 102 toward the front.

[0024] 5(b) shows the state in which parts 402a and 402b are connected to part 401. Parts 401, 402a, and 402b correspond to the second part. Connecting parts 403a and 403b are rotatably connected to the second part as indicated by the dotted arrows. Connecting parts 403a and 403b include connecting portions 531a and 531b, and 532a and 532b, respectively. Connecting portions 531a and 531b are formed in a concave shape, and connecting portions 532a and 532b are formed in a ring shape.

[0025] Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the detailed connection configuration of connecting portion 531b will be described. Connecting portion 531a has the same configuration as connecting portion 531b, and therefore its description will be omitted. Linking portion 522b of part 402b has convex protrusions 801a and 801b formed on the inner side walls. The protrusions 801a and 801b are formed facing each other on the front-to-back side walls of part 402b. Connecting portion 531b of connecting part 403b is formed to include recesses 802a and 802b. The recesses 802a and 802b are formed back-to-back on the front-to-back side walls of connecting part 403b. When connecting connecting part 403b to part 402b, the recesses 802a and 802b are inserted through the respective openings so that they fit into the protrusions 801a and 801b, respectively, as indicated by the dotted arrows. The convex portions 801a and 801b are disk-shaped protrusions and function as rotation axes of the connecting part 403b.

[0026] Returning to the explanation of Figure 5, Figure 5(c) shows the state in which connecting parts 403a and 403b are connected to parts 401, 402a, and 402b, which are the second part. Part 404, which forms the first part, is configured to include connecting portions 541a, 541b, and 541c and a hollow portion 542. Part 302 is connected to connecting portion 541c, as shown in Figure 3. Connecting portions 541a and 541b correspond to the first and second connecting portions and are formed in a cylindrical shape. Ring-shaped connecting portions 532a and 532b are rotatably fitted into connecting portions 541a and 541b, respectively, as indicated by the dotted arrows. This allows the abdomen, which is the second part, to be rotatably connected to the chest, which is the first part. Figure 5(d) shows the state in which the first and second parts are connected.

[0027] <Cross-section> A cross section of the upper body section 102 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6. Figure 6 shows a front cross section of the upper body section 102. The black circles R1 to R4 shown in Figure 6 schematically indicate the rotation axes for the first and second sections to rotate relative to each other. As described above, in the upper body section 102 according to this embodiment, the decorative section 303 is connected to the back surface with a predetermined space provided, and therefore a connecting axis connecting the chest and abdomen cannot be provided near the center line of the main body section 301 of the upper body section 102.

[0028] Therefore, in the upper body 102 according to this embodiment, the chest and abdomen are rotatably connected using rotation axes R1 to R4 provided on the front side of the upper body 102. The connecting part 403a is connected across two rotation axes R1 and R3. The connecting part 403b is connected across two rotation axes R2 and R4. As a result, in the upper body 102 according to this embodiment, the chest (first part) and abdomen (second part) are connected so as to be able to rock (swing). Detailed operations will be described later using FIG. 7.

[0029] <Upper body movements> The movement of the upper body part 102 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Figs. 7(a) to (d) show schematic diagrams that simplify the cross-sectional view of Fig. 6. Fig. 7(e) shows a side view of the upper body part 102. The upper body part 102 according to this embodiment is capable of rocking and rotating, which is different from the rocking movement.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 7(a), the upper body 102 is composed of a first portion 701 and a second portion 702. FIG. 7(a) shows a state in which the positional relationship between the first portion 701 and the second portion 702 is the same as that shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 6. FIG. 7(b) shows a state in which the second portion 702 is swung in the direction of the arrow (to the right in the figure) using rotation axes R1 to R4. FIG. 7(c) shows a state in which the second portion 702 is swung in the direction of the arrow (to the left in the figure) using rotation axes R1 to R4. These swinging movements are achieved by connecting parts 403a and 403b, shown by dotted lines, rotating about the rotation axes R1 to R4.

[0031] Movements other than swinging are also possible. For example, FIG. 7(d) shows a state in which the second section 702 is moved in the direction of the arrow (downward in the figure) using the rotation axes R1 to R4. FIG. 7(e) shows the movement of the part 401. As described above, the part 401 is rotatably connected to the parts 402a and 402b, and therefore can rotate in the direction of the arrow (front-to-back direction). In this way, the upper body section 102 according to this embodiment can achieve swinging and various other movements with a simple configuration while ensuring a predetermined space between the first section 701, the second section 702, and the decorative section 303.

[0032] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment includes a first section having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, a second section having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion, and a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion. The first section and the second section swing relative to each other around the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion as a rotation axis. As a result, according to this embodiment, even if it is not possible to provide an axis connecting the first section (chest) and the second section (abdomen) near the vertical center, it is possible to realize movements such as swinging.

[0033] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited, and may include various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, insects, and dinosaurs. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments, the chest and abdomen are connected as the first and second parts. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and these mechanisms may be used in other parts. For example, they may be applied to the connection structure between the abdomen and waist, or the connection structure between shoulder joints, hip joints, etc.

[0034] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1) A model toy, a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion; Equipped with The model toy, wherein the first part and the second part swing relative to each other with the first connecting part to the fourth connecting part as a rotation axis. (2) The model toy described in (1) further comprises a third part connected to the first part and the second part from the back with a predetermined space between the first part and the second part. (3) the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are provided on a front side of the first portion, The model toy described in (2), wherein the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are located on the front side of the first portion when the first portion and the second portion are connected. (4) The model toy according to (2) or (3), wherein the swinging motion of the first part and the second part is performed while the predetermined space between the first part and the second part is secured. (5) The first connecting part and the second connecting part each include: a ring-shaped connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, each of which is formed in a cylindrical shape; a concave-shaped connection portion connected to the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, each of which is formed in a convex shape; The model toy according to any one of (2) to (4), having: (6) The second portion is a first part having the third connecting portion; a second part having the fourth connecting portion; a third part having a fifth connecting portion connected to another part, being sandwiched between the first part and the second part, and being connected to the first part and the second part so as to be rotatable relative to the first part and the second part; The model toy according to any one of (2) to (5), comprising: (7) the first portion forms a chest of the model toy; The model toy according to (6), wherein the second part forms the abdomen of the model toy. (8) The model toy according to (7), wherein the third part forms a decorative part attached to the back of the model toy. (9) The model toy according to any one of (6) to (8), wherein the other part forms a lower body part of the model toy. (10) A model part to be incorporated into a model toy, a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion; Equipped with The first portion and the second portion swing relative to each other around a rotation axis extending from the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Upper body, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104: Waist, 105a, 105b: Legs

Claims

1. A model toy, a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion; Equipped with the first portion and the second portion pivot relative to each other around a rotation axis extending from the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion, The second portion is a first part having the third connecting portion; a second part having the fourth connecting portion; a third part having a fifth connecting portion connected to another part, being sandwiched between the first part and the second part, and being connected to the first part and the second part so as to be rotatable with respect to the first part and the second part; A model toy equipped with

2. The model toy according to claim 1 , further comprising a third part connected to the first part and the second part from a rear side with a predetermined space between the first part and the second part.

3. the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are provided on a front side of the first portion, The model toy according to claim 2 , wherein the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion are located on a front side of the first portion when the first portion and the second portion are connected to each other.

4. The model toy according to claim 2 , wherein the swinging motion of the first part and the second part is performed in a state where the predetermined space is secured between the first part and the second part and the third part.

5. The first connecting part and the second connecting part each include: a ring-shaped connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, each of which is formed in a cylindrical shape; a concave-shaped connection portion connected to the third connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion, each of which is formed in a convex shape; 3. The model toy of claim 2, comprising:

6. the first portion forms a chest of the model toy; 6. A model toy according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the second portion forms a abdomen of the model toy.

7. 7. The model toy of claim 6, wherein the third portion forms a decorative part attached to a rear surface of the model toy.

8. The model toy according to claim 6, wherein the other portion forms a lower body portion of the model toy.

9. A model part to be incorporated into a model toy, a first portion having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion; a second portion having a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion; a first connecting part rotatably connected to each of the first connecting portion and the third connecting portion; a second connecting part rotatably connected to each of the second connecting portion and the fourth connecting portion; Equipped with the first portion and the second portion pivot relative to each other around a rotation axis extending from the first connecting portion to the fourth connecting portion, The second portion is a first part having the third connecting portion; a second part having the fourth connecting portion; a third part having a fifth connecting portion connected to another part, being sandwiched between the first part and the second part, and being connected to the first part and the second part so as to be rotatable with respect to the first part and the second part; A model part comprising:

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