Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy with high entertainment properties.SOLUTION: A toy being transformable between a first form (1F), the sales form and a second form (2F), the play form, includes a first main component 11 and a second main component 12 connectable to the first main component 11, where the first main component 11 has an opening 11h formed in a part thereof, and the second main component 12 can assume a state where the opening 11h is closed and a state where the opening is open. In this way, the opening 11h of the first main component 11 constituting the outer shell is configured to be openable and closable by the second main component 12, which facilitates insertion and removal of components or items 40 through the opening 11h into and out of the first main component 11 forming the outer shell in the first form (1F).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a toy.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a jewelry case including a box body having an accommodation part formed by a bottom plate and an inner plate surrounding the periphery of the bottom plate, a top plate, and an outer plate surrounding the periphery of the top plate, and a lid covering the box body so as to close the accommodation part, the lid being rotatably attached to the bottom plate side of the box body via a fixing part supporting the lid at a point on one of the outer plates.

Prior Art Documents

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a toy, which is one aspect of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a toy with items inside, cut vertically along the front-to-back direction. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the toy shown. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the toy in its second form, with the second main component closed. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the second form, seen from the bottom side. [Figure 6] This is a side view of the second form. [Figure 7] This is a front view of the second form. [Figure 8] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second form of the toy, cut vertically along the front-to-back direction. [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view of the second main component in the second embodiment, with the component opened. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view of the toy in its second form, with the second main component opened. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, a toy 1, which is one embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the figures. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first form 1F of toy 1, and Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of toy 1 with an item inside, cut vertically along the front-to-back direction.

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the toy 1 in the first form (1F) comprises a first main component 11 which is roughly spherical and has an opening 11h formed in a part of it, and a second main component 12 which is connected to the first main component 11 so as to close the opening 11h, and the overall shape is also roughly spherical. Furthermore, in the second form (2F), which is a play form and a display form, it takes the shape of a stroller, for example, and wheels 21 of the running section 20 (see Figure 4) are attached.

[0011] The axle member 22 to which the wheel 21 can be attached has its tip portion slightly protruding from the outer surface 11us of the first main component 11. In the first form (1F), which is the sales form of the toy 1, the outer shell is formed by the main components 10 (first main component 11 and second main component 12), and it can be sold in this state, but if necessary, the outer surface (11us, 12us) may be covered with a wrapping film 50, for example.

[0012] The main component 10 is formed from, for example, synthetic resin and has appropriate rigidity, and in the first embodiment (1F) shown in Figure 1, it is configured to roll easily. Therefore, it can be supplied and sold from an article supply device. Also, as shown in Figure 2, the first space SP1, which is the internal space in the first embodiment (1F), houses an article 40 that imitates a specific character C and four wheels 21 of the running section 20.

[0013] The item supply device comprises a storage section capable of accommodating multiple Toy 1 of the first form (1F) in a random arrangement, a supply section capable of randomly selecting and supplying Toy 1 one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supply section, an operating section that unlocks the locking section and allows the supply section to be rotated upon payment of a fee, and a passage section for rolling Toy 1 from the storage section to the supply opening. In this way, because Toy 1 has a roughly spherical shape that makes it easy to roll, damage to Toy 1 can be avoided when it is supplied by the item supply device, and it can be reliably supplied to the user.

[0014] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of toy 1 shown in Figure 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the first main component 11 is composed of a combination of left and right components 11a and 11b that are split left and right. Therefore, when combining them with the joint surfaces of the left and right components 11a and 11b aligned, the second main component 12, the holding part 30, and the pair of front and rear shaft members 22 are incorporated so that they cannot be removed. For example, the second main component 12 is incorporated such that the rotary shaft parts 12a protruding from both the left and right ends thereof are fitted into the left and right shaft support recesses 11d (only one shown) provided on the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11. As a result, the second main component 12 can rotate with its outer surface 12us facing (opposite) the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11.

[0015] Also, the holding part 30 that can hold the article 40 modeled after the character C has its front and rear end parts fitted into the front and rear support grooves 11g formed on the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11. The article 40 has an insertion piece 41 provided at its bottom part, and the insertion piece 41 can be fitted into the insertion hole 31 of the holding part 30 and is detachably attached.

[0016] Also, for the pair of front and rear shaft members 22 of the traveling part 20, both shaft end parts 22a in the longitudinal direction thereof extend in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and the shaft end parts 22a are mounted so as to be exposed from the shaft holes 11p formed in the first main component 11. This shaft member 22 is positionally regulated by the guide wall 11e and is incorporated so as to be movable in the radial direction in a side view of the first main component 11.

[0017] Also, each shaft end part 22a is provided with a support shaft 22e having a slit 22es (see FIGS. 8 and 10) at the tip where the wheel 21 is mounted, and a locking elastic piece 22b (see FIG. 8) curved in a U shape. This locking elastic piece 22b extends in a direction opposite to the extending direction of the shaft end part 22a, and a claw part 22d protruding outward in a U shape is provided at its free end.

[0018] In the first embodiment (1F), the shaft member 22 configured in this way is housed in such a state that the claw portion 22d is disengaged from the locking claw 11j on the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11 (pushed inward towards the main component 10), so that the shaft end portion 22a does not protrude from the outer surface 11us.

[0019] On the other hand, by pulling the axle end 22a so that it protrudes from the outer surface 11us, the claw portion 22d engages and locks into the inside of the locking claw 11j (see Figure 8), thereby maintaining the extended state of the axle end 22a and enabling the attachment of the wheel 21. When the axle end 22a is retracted from the outer surface 11us, the claw portion 22d is located above the tip of the locking claw 11j (towards the center of the internal space in Figure 8), and its position is restricted by the tip of the locking claw 11j.

[0020] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the second form (2F) of toy 1 with the second main component 12 closed. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the second form (2F) shown in Figure 4, viewed from the bottom.

[0021] The second form (2F) of toy 1 is shown in Figure 4, with the wheels 21 attached to the running section 20. In this state, the wheels 21 are rotatable, and the toy can be rolled around and played with as a stroller. It can also be displayed and enjoyed on the mounting section 60. When attaching the wheels 21, the axle end 22a is pulled out from the state shown in Figure 1 to the state shown in Figure 5, in the direction that protrudes from the outer surface 11us of the first main component 11 (indicated by the arrow). At this time, as previously mentioned, the claw portion 22d is locked inside the tip of the locking claw 11j by overriding the tip of the claw 11j. This maintains the pulled-out state of the axle end 22a, making it possible to attach the wheels 21.

[0022] Figure 6 is a side view of the second form (2F). Figure 7 is a front view of the second form (2F). As shown in Figure 6, the support shaft 22e is equipped with a slit 22es (see Figure 3) that opens towards its tip, and further, at its very tip, it is equipped with a hooking claw 22ef that protrudes radially outward from the support shaft 22e. With this configuration, when the shaft end 22a is extended, the wheel 21 can be easily attached to the support shaft 22e simply by pushing it into the hole in the center of the wheel 21. Also, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the wheel 21 is mounted so that its upper end and inner side are contained within the recess 11c. Therefore, as shown in Figure 7, when viewed from the front, the wheel 21 does not protrude beyond the width of the first main component 11, and furthermore, when viewed from the side, it has a neat and tidy appearance.

[0023] Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second form (2F) of toy 1, cut perpendicularly along the front-to-back direction. In the second form (2F), as shown in Figure 8, the article 40 is attached to the holding part 30 and housed in the first space SP1. However, since the opening 11h is closed by the second main part 12, the article 40 cannot be seen. When the second main part 12 is closed, the outer surface 12us of the second main part 12 is located inward from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11 with a step (d) that is slightly larger than the thickness of the first main part 11. The second main part 12 is provided with an operating part 12d on one end in the rotational direction that protrudes outward from the outer surface 11us of the first main part 11. On the other end opposite to the operating part 12d, there is a second protrusion 12m that protrudes slightly from the outer surface 12us.

[0024] The inner surface 11is of the first main component 11 is provided with a first protrusion 11m that projects inward toward the main component on its upper end. The first protrusion 11m is positioned to engage with the second protrusion 12m when the second main component 12 is closing the opening 11h. This first protrusion 11m locks the second main component 12 in place so that it does not open.

[0025] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the second main component 12 in the second form (2F) with the part open, and Figure 10 is a perspective view of the toy with the second main component open in the second form.

[0026] The second main component 12 is opened by applying force to open it by placing a finger on the operating part 12d, causing the second protrusion 12m to move over the first protrusion 11m, thereby releasing the lock. In this opening operation, the outer surface 12us of the second main component 12 rotates approximately 90 degrees around the rotating shaft 12a so that it aligns with the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11. In the final stage of opening, as shown in Figure 9, the second protrusion 12m moves over the third protrusion 11n, which is located on the rear end side of the inner surface 11is. This engagement between the second protrusion 12m and the third protrusion 11n locks the second main component 12 in place, maintaining its open state, and as shown in Figure 10, it is possible to create the effect of character C being placed in a stroller. Furthermore, by preparing multiple character Cs, it is possible to enjoy changing character C.

[0027] As described above, in this embodiment of the toy 1, the opening 11h of the first main component 11 is configured to be openable and closable by the second main component 12, so that in the first embodiment (1F), parts and articles 40 (character C) can be inserted into and removed from the first main component 11 that constitutes the outer shell through the opening 11h.

[0028] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the first main component 11 and the second main component 12 are configured to be rotatable when the opening 11h is closed, so that they can be supplied by an article supply device.

[0029] In this embodiment of toy 1, the second main component 12 can be in a closed state in the first embodiment (1F), so that an article 40 can be stored in the internal space (first space SP1). Furthermore, in the second embodiment (2F), since the opening 11h can be closed or open, the article 40 can be enjoyed by making it visible or hidden from view.

[0030] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main component 12 can be opened to an angle of, for example, 90 degrees or more, for example, nearly 180 degrees, relative to the first main component 11, and can be opened and closed by rotating and sliding so that its open state follows the inner surface 11is of the first main component 11. As a result, the second main component 12 does not open in an inconvenient way that protrudes significantly from the first main component 11, but can be stored compactly.

[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the toy 1, the second main component 12 is configured to be lockable to the first main component 11 when the opening 11h is closed, so that the first space SP1 can be reliably closed. In addition, the second main component 12 can be locked in a way that maintains its open state, so that the article 40 contained in the first space SP1 can be seen.

[0032] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the second main component 12 is configured such that the operating portion 12d at the end of the second main component 12 protrudes from the outer surface of the first main component 11, making it easier to grip with fingertips when opening and closing it. Furthermore, by positioning the outer surface of the second main component 12 to form an inward step (d) relative to the outer surface 11us of the first main component 11, the amount of protrusion of the operating portion 12d can be increased, thereby improving operability (finger grip).

[0033] The toy 1 in this embodiment is equipped with wheels 21, which are a running part 20 that makes the main part 10 movable, so that the main part 10 can be moved and played with.

[0034] In this embodiment of toy 1, the outer surface 11us of the first main component 11 is provided with a plurality of recesses 11c corresponding to the running section 20, which makes it possible to reduce the size to which the running section 20 and the shaft member 22 supporting the running section 20 protrude from the outer surface 11us. This contributes to making the shape of the outer surface 11us spherical in the first embodiment (1F).

[0035] According to this embodiment of toy 1, the first main component 11 is provided with a holding portion 30 for holding the article 40, so that the article 40 can be held in the first space SP1 without rattling. Furthermore, since the article 40 can be attached to and detached from the holding portion 30, the article 40 can be changed for enjoyment.

[0036] In this embodiment of toy 1, the holding part 30 is configured as a partition wall separating the internal space into a first space SP1 and a second space SP2, so that the area of ​​the first space SP1 that holds the article 40 and the second space SP2 that houses the support structure of the running part 20 are clearly separated. As a result, the first space SP1 on the side where the article 40 is displayed can be made into an aesthetically pleasing display area.

[0037] Although one aspect of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the range of rotation angle of the second main component 12 is set to an angle of about 90 degrees, but the configuration is not limited to this, and it may be configured to open to a larger angle, for example, 180 degrees, where the upper half opens.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the insertion piece 41 for attaching the article 40 to the holding part 30 is in the shape of a plate, but it is not limited to this configuration. For example, it may be configured as an annular ring, and this ring can be worn on a finger.

[0039] As explained above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification.

[0040] (1) A toy that can transform between a first form, which is a sales format, and a second form, which is a play format. It comprises a first main component and a second main component that can be connected to the first main component, The above-mentioned first main component has an opening formed in a part thereof. The above-mentioned second main component is a toy that can take on both a closed and an open position for the opening.

[0041] (2) (1) The toy described above, A toy in which the first main component and the second main component are configured to be rotatable when the opening is closed.

[0042] (3) (1) or (2) the toys described above, A toy in which the above-mentioned second main component forms an outer shell together with the above-mentioned first main component when the above-mentioned opening is closed.

[0043] (4) A toy described in any one of (1) to (3), A toy in which the second main component described above is configured to be able to take a closed state of the opening in the first embodiment, and is configured to be able to take both a closed state and an open state of the opening in the second embodiment.

[0044] (5) A toy described in any one of (1) to (4), The toy is configured such that the second main component described above is rotatable relative to the first main component described above.

[0045] (6) (5) The toys described above, A toy in which the second main component described above is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main component within an angle range of 0 to 180 degrees.

[0046] (7) A toy described in any one of (1) to (6), A toy in which the second main component described above is configured to be inseparable from the first main component described above.

[0047] (8) A toy described in any one of (1) to (7), A toy in which the second main component is configured such that, when the opening is opened, its outer surface faces a portion of the inner surface of the first main component.

[0048] (9) A toy described in any one of (1) to (8), The toy is configured such that the second main component described above can be locked to the first main component when the opening described above is closed.

[0049] (10) A toy described in any one of (1) to (9), A toy in which the first main component and the second main component are configured such that a step is formed at the boundary between the first main component and the second main component when the opening is closed.

[0050] (11) A toy described in any one of (1) to (10), The toy includes an operating part that allows the second main component to be opened and closed.

[0051] (12) (11) The toys described above, The above-mentioned operating part is configured as a protruding part that extends from the outer surface of the second main component, in a toy.

[0052] (13) (11) or (12) the toys described above, The above-mentioned operating part protrudes from the outer surface of the first main component when the opening is closed, in a toy.

[0053] (14) A toy described in any one of (1) to (13), A toy in which the first main component described above is configured to be able to be fitted with a running mechanism that enables the first main component to move, in the second embodiment described above.

[0054] (15) (14) The toys described above, The first main component described above has a plurality of recesses formed on its outer surface, and in the second embodiment described above, the running part is configured to be positioned in the recesses, in a toy.

[0055] (16) (15) The toys described above, The above-mentioned drive unit is a toy configured as a rotatable wheel.

[0056] (17) (16) The toys described above, A shaft member that rotatably supports the wheel is provided at a position corresponding to the above-mentioned recess. The shaft member is provided so as to be movable relative to the first main component in this toy.

[0057] (18) A toy described in any one of (1) to (17), The above-mentioned first main component and the above-mentioned second main component form a first space and a second space when the opening is closed, respectively, in a toy.

[0058] (19) (18) The toys described above, The above-mentioned first main component includes a holding portion for holding articles, A toy configured to hold the article in the first and second embodiments described above.

[0059] (20) (19) The toy described above, The above-mentioned holding part is configured to allow the above-mentioned article to be attached to and detached, and is a toy.

[0060] (twenty one) (19) or (20) the toys described above, The above-mentioned holding part constitutes a partition wall separating the first space and the second space, in a toy.

[0061] (twenty two) A toy described in any one of (19) to (21), The above-mentioned first main component and the above-mentioned second main component are toys in which the first space is configured as a storage compartment for the above-mentioned article, and the second space is not configured as a storage compartment for the above-mentioned article. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 11. First main component 11c recess 11is Inner surface of the first main component 11us Outer surface of the first main component 12. Second main component 12d Control unit 12us Outer surface of the second main component 20. Running section 21 wheels 22 Shaft member 30 Holding part 40 Goods SP1 1st space SP2 2nd space

Claims

1. A toy that can take a first form and a second form, It comprises a substantially spherical first main component having an opening, a second main component rotatably connected to the first main component and capable of having the opening closed and open, a wheel, and a shaft member movably provided with respect to the first main component and capable of rotatably supporting the wheel, The first embodiment is configured such that the first main component and the second main component with the opening closed form a substantially spherical outer shell that can roll, and is in a state where it can be supplied from an article supply device. The second embodiment is a state in which the shaft member provided within the outer shell is pulled out of the outer shell and the wheel housed within the outer shell is attached, and is able to stand on its own when the wheel is placed in contact with a flat surface, and can also be in a state in which the opening is open. The item supply device comprises a storage section capable of accommodating multiple toys, a supply section capable of randomly selecting and supplying toys one by one from the storage section, a locking section for locking the supply section, an operating section that unlocks the locking section and allows the supply section to be rotated upon payment of a fee, and a passage section for allowing the toys to roll through from the storage section to the supply opening.

2. The toy according to claim 1, A toy in which the second main component is configured to be rotatable relative to the first main component within an angle range of 0 to 180 degrees.

3. The toy according to claim 2, A toy in which the second main component is configured to be inseparable from the first main component.

4. The toy according to claim 3, A toy in which the second main component is configured such that, when the opening is open, its outer surface faces a part of the inner surface of the first main component.

5. The toy according to claim 4, The toy is configured such that the second main component can be locked to the first main component when the opening is closed.

6. The toy according to claim 5, A toy in which the first main component and the second main component are configured such that a step is formed at the boundary between the first main component and the second main component when the opening is closed.

7. The toy according to claim 6, The toy includes an operating part that allows the second main component to be opened and closed.

8. The toy according to claim 7, The operating part is configured as a protrusion that extends from the outer surface of the second main component, in this toy.

9. The toy according to claim 8, The operating part protrudes from the outer surface of the first main component when the opening is closed, in a toy.

10. The toy according to claim 9, A toy in which the first main component has a plurality of recesses formed on its outer surface, and in the second embodiment, the wheels are positioned in the recesses.

11. The toy according to claim 10, The first main component and the second main component form a first space and a second space when the opening is closed, respectively, in this toy.

12. The toy according to claim 11, The first main component includes a holding portion for holding an article, A toy configured to hold the article in the first and second embodiments.

13. The toy according to claim 12, The holding part is configured to allow the article to be attached to and detached, and is a toy.

14. The toy according to claim 13, The holding part constitutes a partition wall separating the first space and the second space, in a toy.

15. The toy according to claim 14, A toy in which the first main component and the second main component are configured such that the first space is configured as a storage compartment for the article, and the second space is not configured as a storage compartment for the article.

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