Output toys

Abstract

To provide a performance output toy having excellent performance control accuracy and high taste.SOLUTION: A performance output toy 1 comprises a sub toy body 30 including a start button 37 for starting a performance, and a main toy body 10 configured to attach / detach the sub toy body 30. The main toy body 10 includes a button operation projection 61 configured to project / retract with respect to a mounting part 22 of the sub toy body 30 and pressingly activating the start button 37, and an interlock projection 62 provided to have the projection height lower than that of the button operation projection 61 and configured to project / retract with respect to the mounting part 22. The interlock projection 62 and the button operation projection 61 are so configured that the button operation projection 61 retracts from the mounting part 22 by interlocking retraction of the interlock projection 62 from the mounting part 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an effect output toy.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known an effect output toy that generates sound or the like based on a predetermined operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The effect output toy described in Patent Document 1 includes a tag reader unit, an action output unit, a storage unit, a control unit, a housing unit including a lid portion, etc., and a separate member provided with an IC tag separately from the housing unit. It is a sounding toy configured to be able to sound by bringing a separate member provided with an IC tag closer to the tag reader unit of the housing unit and reading the information of the IC tag.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, the configuration is such that the information of the IC tag is read by bringing two separate members closer to each other. In such an effect output toy in which a separate member is brought closer, attached, or a button operation is performed to start a predetermined effect, the effect output control of the toy is often performed by electronic control. However, in this type of effect output toy, there is a problem that a specific effect is repeatedly performed in a predetermined electronic control routine, and an effect that does not conform to the operator's intention is performed. If such a problem is to be solved by software development, not only a lot of time is required for software development, but also a risk of malfunction remains. Therefore, there has been a strong desire for an interesting effect output toy that can solve this type of problem without relying on electronic control.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an effect output toy with reliable effect output control and high interest. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The performance output toy according to the present invention comprises a sub-toy body equipped with an activation unit for activating a performance, and a main toy body that can be attached to and detached from the sub-toy body, wherein the main toy body includes an operating unit configured to be retractable from the mounting portion of the sub-toy body and for pressing and operating the activation unit, and an interlocking unit provided with a lower protrusion height than the operating unit and configured to be retractable from the mounting portion, wherein the interlocking unit and the operating unit are configured so that the operating unit retracts from the mounting portion in conjunction with the retraction of the interlocking unit from the mounting portion. Furthermore, the performance output toy according to the present invention comprises a sub-toy body equipped with an activation unit for activating an electrically controlled performance, and a main toy body equipped with a mounting portion that can be attached to and detached from the sub-toy body, wherein the main toy body includes an operating unit capable of pressing the activation unit of the sub-toy body when the sub-toy body is attached to the mounting portion, and an interlocking unit that moves the operating unit away from the mounting portion to release the pressing of the activation unit by the operating unit, wherein the performance is activated when the activation unit is pressed by the operating unit. When the auxiliary toy body is attached to the attachment part, the activation part is pressed by the operating part, and then the operating part moves away from the attachment part in conjunction with the movement of the interlocking part away from the attachment part, thereby releasing the pressure on the activation part by the operating part. .

[0007] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the operating part and the interlocking part may be biased by a biasing member so as to return to their initial positions.

[0008] Furthermore, the performance output toy according to the present invention may be equipped with a locking mechanism that restricts the return of the operating part to its initial position.

[0009] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the locking part may be biased by a biasing member so as to return to its initial position.

[0010] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the locking part may engage with the auxiliary toy body and move in the thickness direction of the auxiliary toy body to restrict the return of the operating part.

[0011] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the locking part may engage with the auxiliary toy body and move in the width direction of the auxiliary toy body to restrict the return of the operating part.

[0012] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the operating part and the interlocking part may be provided on an interlocking arm that swings with a rotatable pivot shaft as a fulcrum, and the distance of the interlocking part from the pivot shaft may be configured to be smaller than the distance of the operating part from the pivot shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the operating part and the interlocking part may be provided on an interlocking arm that swings with a rotatable pivot shaft as a fulcrum, the locking part exposed from the main toy body may be provided as one end of a locking member movably arranged inside the main toy body, and the other end of the locking member may be provided with a locking part capable of locking the interlocking arm.

[0014] Furthermore, in the performance output toy according to the present invention, the main toy body may be provided with another attachment part for attaching the sub-toy body, in addition to the attachment part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a toy with excellent accuracy in performance control and highly entertaining performance output. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the performance output toy of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the main toy body of the performance output toy shown, viewed from the right side. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the main toy body of the performance output toy shown, viewed from the left side. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the auxiliary toy body in the performance output toy shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5]It is a bottom view showing the bottom surface of the accessory toy shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] It is a main part broken side view with a part broken to show the internal structure of the attachment part of the accessory toy in the effect output toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] It is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the attachment part of the accessory toy shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the initial stage of the operation of the link mechanism shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] It is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the middle stage of the operation of the link mechanism shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] It is an exploded perspective view showing the state in which the accessory toy at the final stage of the operation of the link mechanism shown in FIG. 7 is attached. [Figure 11] It is an exploded side view showing the state of the initial stage of the operation when removing the accessory toy shown in FIG. 10. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view of the effect output toy of the second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view of the main toy as viewed from the left side direction of the main toy shown in FIG. 12. [Figure 14] It is a bottom view of the main toy shown in FIG. 13 when viewed from below the toy. [Figure 15] It is a main part broken side view with a part broken to show the internal structure of the attachment part of the accessory toy in the second embodiment. [Figure 16] It is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the attachment part of the accessory toy shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 17] In the attachment part shown in FIG. 14, it is an exploded perspective view showing the state before attaching the accessory toy. [Figure 18] In the attachment part shown in FIG. 14, it is an exploded perspective view showing the state after attaching the accessory toy.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] (First Embodiment) Hereinafter, the effect output toy 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the entirety of the performance output toy 1 of the first embodiment.

[0018] As shown in Figure 1, the performance output toy 1 is broadly composed of a main toy body 10 (hereinafter referred to as "sword 10") that is modeled after the shape of a sword having a grip 12 and a blade 11, and a secondary toy body 30 (hereinafter referred to as "book 30") that is modeled after a rectangular book containing identification information. The performance output toy 1 is played with by attaching the book 30 to the main toy body 10, which is modeled after a sword used by a fighting hero, for example. The book 30 can be attached to, for example, a first attachment part 22 on the upper side of the sword 10 (see Figure 4), and a second attachment part 23 (see Figure 5) on the left side of the sword 10 (left and right when the sword 10 is held with the tip pointing forward), and the book 30 can be attached to and detached from these parts of the toy.

[0019] In the following explanation, when describing the orientation of the components of the performance output toy 1, it basically refers to the direction as seen from the user's perspective of the sword 10 when the user holds the grip 12 of the sword 10 in their hand, with the tip of the sword pointing forward and the blade 11 (with the operating trigger facing downward in the case of a double-edged type) positioned vertically. For example, the vertical direction is referred to as the upward direction, downward direction, upper side, or lower side, and the horizontal direction is referred to as the left direction, right direction, left side, right side, or even the sword thickness direction. The front-to-back direction is also referred to as the sword front, sword rear, front side, rear side, or even the sword tip side or tip direction. Furthermore, regarding the orientation of the book 30, since the book shape is a rectangular prism, the direction of the longest side of the three sides of the rectangular prism is referred to as the vertical direction, the direction of the middle-length side is referred to as the width direction, and the direction of the shortest side is referred to as the thickness direction.

[0020] Figure 2 is a perspective view of book 30, and Figure 3 is a bottom view showing the bottom of book 30. As shown in Figure 2, the book 30 comprises a main body 30b and an opening / closing part 30a that can be opened and closed via a hinge part 30h having an opening / closing shaft 30sf relative to the main body 30b. This opening / closing part 30a is biased in the rotational direction by a torsion spring 38t positioned between it and the main body 30b. For example, it is configured in a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape that mimics the shape of a book that can be opened and spread open automatically by operating a second activation button 38f. Furthermore, a vertical groove 30g is provided on the end face opposite to the side on which the opening / closing shaft 30sf is located, along the longitudinal direction of this end face and opening toward the bottom surface 30bb of the book 30.

[0021] Furthermore, when the opening / closing section 30a of the book 30 is opened, an open page is revealed. This open page can display, for example, an image of a predetermined character or special information. The book 30 also contains an IC tag that records the book's unique identification information.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3, the bottom surface 30bb of the main body 30b of the book 30 is provided with activation buttons (activation unit) to start the effects of the book 30, such as a first activation button 36b and a third activation button 37, which are sound buttons, and a second activation button 38f that opens the opening / closing unit 30a. In short, the first activation button 36b and the third activation button 37 output sound based on predetermined information in the book. The second activation button 38f is configured to open the opening / closing unit 30a automatically when pressed.

[0023] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the sword 10 in the performance output toy 1, viewed from the right side, and Figure 5 is a perspective view of the sword 10, viewed from the left side. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the sword 10 has a structure that includes, for example, a single-edged blade 11, a grip 12, and a first mounting section 22 and a second mounting section 23 for mounting the book 30, as previously described. The sword 10 is equipped with an internal detection unit (not shown) capable of detecting information from the book 30, a power supply, and a control unit. When the book 30 is mounted on the second mounting section 23, the detection unit can read the identification information contained in the book 30. When the book 30 is mounted on the first mounting section 22, the game is played in a way that does not read the identification information of the book 30.

[0024] The sword 10 has an external power switch and an operating trigger 16 as operating parts. The operating trigger 16 is located on the front side of the grip 12 so that it can be operated with the fingertips while holding the grip 12.

[0025] The sound output unit is not particularly restricted in its placement, but for example, it is positioned at the widest part of the blade 11. The light output unit can be positioned, for example, at an appropriate location on the blade 11 to create a lighting effect on the sword 10.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the first mounting portion 22 is provided on the upper side of the sword (the upper side when holding the sword 10) between the grip portion 12 and the blade portion 11 of the sword 10, and is configured to hold the book 30 vertically on the upper side of the sword 10 (see Figure 1). The first mounting portion 22 is provided with, for example, three protrusions that can extend and retract from the wall surface defining the first mounting portion 22. Two of these protrusions are provided on the bottom wall surface 22b, and the other protrusion is provided on the side wall surface 22w facing the tip side of the sword 10.

[0027] The protrusions provided on the bottom wall surface 22b are a button operation protrusion (operating part) 61 capable of pressing the third activation button 37 of the book 30, and an interlocking protrusion (interlocking part) 62 that works in conjunction with the button operation protrusion 61. The button operation protrusion 61 and the interlocking protrusion 62 are configured as part of a button operating member 60, which will be described later, and are provided so as to be able to extend and retract from the bottom wall surface 22b. In short, the interlocking protrusion 62 and the button operation protrusion 61 are integrated, as will be described in detail later, and when the book 30 is attached and pressed by the book 30, both protrusions 61 and 62 are configured to retract (move) inward from the bottom wall surface 22b. Here, the height of the protrusion from the bottom wall surface 22b of the button operation protrusion 61 and the interlocking protrusion 62 will be described in detail later, but the interlocking protrusion 62 is provided at a lower height.

[0028] Furthermore, the third projection that protrudes toward the tip of the sword 10 engages with one end face in the width direction of the book 30 when the book 30 is attached to the first mounting portion 22. That is, the third projection engages with the outer surface of the book 30 and moves to retract from the side wall surface 22w, and this movement is utilized to form a locking projection (locking portion) 71 of the locking member 70 that locks the movement of the button operating member 60.

[0029] As shown in Figure 5, the second mounting section 23 is configured to mount the book 30 vertically on the left side of the sword 10. The book 30 mounted on the second mounting section 23 is operated by a link mechanism (not shown) via button operating sections 46 and 48 exposed on the second mounting section 23, for example, by the operation of the first operation trigger 16. The button operating sections 46 and 48 press the first activation button (activation section) 36b and the second activation button (activation section) 38f of the book 30, and simultaneously with the sound output from the book 30, the opening / closing section 30a of the book 30 can be opened. Furthermore, when the book 30 is mounted on the second mounting section 23, the identification information of the book 30 is read, and a predetermined performance can be performed by operating the operation trigger 16. Furthermore, the attached book 30 can perform its effects upon the first operation of the operation trigger 16. However, for subsequent operations, the button operation parts 46 and 48 are locked by a mechanism (not shown), preventing unnecessary repeated effects from the book 30, and only the effects of the sword 10 are performed. The locked state of the button operation parts 46 and 48 can be released by pressing the lock release part 50R.

[0030] The configurations of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 will be described below with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a partially broken side view of the sword 10 to show the internal structure of the first attachment part 22 in the performance output toy 1. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the first attachment part 22.

[0031] As shown in Figure 6, in the sword 10, a button operating member 60 having a button operating projection (operating part) 61 and an interlocking projection (interlocking part) 62, and a locking member 70 having a locking projection (locking part) 71 are provided on the inside (lower and left side in the figure) of the first mounting part 22. The button operating member 60 includes a pivot shaft portion 60c that is rotatable around the rotation axis C6, and an interlocking arm 60a that extends radially backward from the sword. The interlocking arm 60a is provided with a button operation projection 61 and an interlocking projection 62 that extend upward from the sword 10 along the rotation direction. The interlocking projection 62 is formed at a middle position in the extension direction of the interlocking arm 60a, and the button operation projection 61 is formed at the tip position of the interlocking arm 60a. In short, the distance of the interlocking projection 62 from the pivot shaft portion 60c is smaller than the distance of the button operation projection 61 from the pivot shaft portion 60c. In contrast to the button operation projection 61, an engagement arm 63 that can engage with the locking member 70 extends downward from the sword 10 (downward in the figure). As shown in Figure 7, the bottom wall surface 22b is provided with two openings 22h that allow the button operation projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 to pass through.

[0032] As shown in Figure 7, the engaging arm 63 has a recess 63c at its tip that is recessed in the thickness direction of the sword 10. This recess 63c can engage with the locking portion 73 of the locking member 70. In addition, a compression spring P4, which is a biasing member, is in contact with the interlocking arm 60a from below in the figure, and is arranged in parallel with the engaging arm 63. As a result, the button operating member 60 is constantly biased in the direction that returns the button operating projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 to the position (initial position) where they are exposed from the opening 22h. Therefore, when the book 30 is attached, the button operating projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 come into contact with the book 30. Furthermore, the interlocking arm 60a is provided with a switch pressing portion 64 that extends to the left in the thickness direction of the sword 10, on the side opposite to the extending side of the interlocking projection 62. This switch pressing portion 64 can press the rubber contact switch 10si which is installed facing the switch pressing portion 64. The rubber contact switch (activation unit) 10si functions as a switch for sound and light effects on the sword 10.

[0033] The locking member 70 comprises a sliding portion 70c extending in the front-rear direction of the sword 10, and a locking arm portion 70b extending upward from one end of the sliding portion 70c toward the sword 10, and is configured in a substantially L-shape when viewed from the side. The locking member 70 is also held so as to be movable in the front-rear direction of the sword 10, that is, in the direction along the sliding portion 70c. Near the tip of the sliding portion 70c, there is a locking portion 73 that protrudes to the right in the thickness direction of the sword 10 and engages with the engaging arm 63, thereby locking the movement of the interlocking arm 60a. At the tip of the locking arm portion 70b, there is a locking projection 71 that protrudes toward the tip side of the sword 10.

[0034] The locking projection 71 is configured such that its tip surface 71e and tip tapered surface 71t are exposed from the side wall surface 22w. Furthermore, the locking projection 71 has a thickness that is close to the width of the side wall surface 22w (the width of the sword 10 in the left-right direction).

[0035] Furthermore, a compression spring P5, which is a biasing member, is provided in the elongated hole 70h provided in the slide portion 70c. This compression spring P5 is installed so that one end (right side in the figure) presses against the slide portion 70c. Therefore, the locking member 70 is constantly biased toward the tip of the sword 10 by the compression spring P5. As a result, the locking projection 71 can return to its initial position where the tip surface 71e and the tip tapered surface 71t are exposed from the side wall surface 22w when the book 30 is removed. Also, the aforementioned locking portion 73 is located on the tip side of the slide portion 70c, toward the tip of the sword 10 (right side in the figure) than the recess 63c of the engaging arm 63.

[0036] The locking portion 73 is provided so as to be movable in the thickness direction (left-right direction of the sword) relative to the sliding portion 70c. Furthermore, the locking portion 73 is held within the sliding portion 70c so as to be slidable in the left-right direction of the sword 10. In addition, the locking portion 73 is pressed from the back side of the sliding portion 70c (left side of the sword 10) by a compression spring P6 (see Figure 8). Therefore, as will be described later, when the locking portion 73 engages with the recess 63c of the engaging arm 63, its protruding height can be changed elastically.

[0037] The operation of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 when attaching and detaching the book 30 will be explained below with reference to Figures 8 to 11. Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the initial operation state of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 when the book 30 is attached. Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the middle operation state of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 when they are attached. Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the final operation state of both members 60 and 70 when they are attached. Figure 11 is an exploded side view showing the operation state of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 when the book 30 is removed.

[0038] When attaching the book 30, the bottom surface 30bb is pressed into the first attachment part 22. At this time, as shown in Figure 8, the button operating member 60 has a button operating projection 61 that first contacts the third activation button 37 provided on the bottom surface 30bb and is pressed against the biasing force of the compression spring P4. This contact of the button operating projection 61 presses the third activation button 37 and switches the book 30. The button operating member 60 starts to rotate (in a counterclockwise direction in the figure) with the pivot shaft 60c as the pivot point when the button operating projection 61 is pressed. In this initial stage of pressing the book 30, one end 30be of the corner of the bottom surface 30bb contacts the tapered tip surface 71t of the lock projection 71. As a result, the lock member 70 starts to move towards the rear side of the sword 10 (to the left in the figure) against the biasing force of the compression spring P5.

[0039] Next, the book 30 is pushed in further. This causes the bottom surface 30bb and the interlocking projection 62 to come into contact, as shown in Figure 9. When the interlocking projection 62 comes into contact with the bottom surface 30bb, the button operation projection 61 begins to move away from the third activation button 37. In short, because the interlocking projection 62, which is closer to the pivot shaft portion 60c than the button operation projection 61, is pushed, the button operation projection 61 moves a greater distance than the interlocking projection 62 moves, and moves away from the third activation button 37.

[0040] As the book 30 is pushed in, the engaging arm 63 moves in a direction in which its tip 63e approaches the locking portion 73 of the locking member 70. Meanwhile, the locking member 70 is pushed by one end 30be of the book 30 and slides backward behind the sword 10, causing the locking portion 73 to move in a direction in which it comes into contact with the tip 63e of the engaging arm 63, as shown in Figure 9. Here, the tip 63e has a tip inclined surface 63t on the side facing the locking portion 73, while the locking portion 73 has an inclined surface 73t on the side facing the tip inclined surface 63t. Therefore, when the tip inclined surface 63t and the inclined surface 73t move closer together than in the state shown in Figure 9, the two inclined surfaces 63t, 73t come into contact and rub against each other, causing the locking portion 73 to fit into the recess 63c. Furthermore, when the locking portion 73 is fitted into place, it can be elastically moved to reduce its protruding height, thus ensuring a smooth fitting process.

[0041] When the book 30 is fully pressed in, as shown in Figure 10, the locking projection 71 has its tip surface 71e in contact with one end side of the book 30. As a result, the locking member 70 is maintained in a state where the locking projection 71 is retracted from the side wall surface 22w. The locking portion 73 is also fitted into the recess 63c. Consequently, the button operating member 60 is maintained in a state where the button operating projection 61 is separated from the third activation button 37.

[0042] In the series of operations for attaching the book 30 described above, the effects performed by the book 30 are triggered only once because the third activation button 37 is pressed briefly (pressed for a short time). Furthermore, attaching the book 30 also presses the rubber contact switch (activation part) 10si. This triggers a light effect where the sword 10 lights up, as well as an audio effect from the sword 10. Note that the effects performed by the sword 10 may consist of only light effects or only audio effects.

[0043] The operation of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 70 when removing the book 30 from the first mounting part 22 will be described. As shown in Figure 11, initially, when the book 30 is pulled out, even if the book 30 moves upward, the locking member 70 remains in the state where the book 30 is pressed in against the biasing force of the compression spring P5 as long as the tip surface 71e of the locking projection 71 is in contact with the book 30. Therefore, in the initial state of the book removal operation, the return movement of the button operating member 60 is restricted. Then, as the book 30 is pulled out further and separates from the tip surface 71e of the locking projection 71, the locking member 70 moves to the side of the initial position (right side in Figure 11). This disengages the locking portion 73 from the recess 63c. As a result, the button operating member 60 returns to its initial position due to the biasing force of the compression spring P4. Thus, the return movement of the button operating member 60 begins only after the book 30 has moved a predetermined distance away from the first mounting portion 22. Therefore, the return movement of the button operating projection 61 does not cause the third activation button 37 to be pressed, preventing any unnecessary effects from occurring.

[0044] The following is a brief explanation of how to play with the output toy 1. Book 30 can be operated and played with as a standalone unit to produce sound output, but the main way to play with the sound output toy 1 is to attach it to the sword 10. In that case, after operating the power switch of the sword 10, attach Book 30. For example, as shown above, attach Book 30 to the first attachment part 22, immediately remove it, and then attach it to the second attachment part 23.

[0045] Furthermore, when the operation trigger 16 is operated with the book 30 attached to the second mounting section 23, the first activation button 36b and the second activation button 38f are pressed by the button operation sections 46 and 48 of the book 30. As a result, the opening / closing section 30a rotates and at the same time, sound is emitted from the book 30. Subsequently, by operating the operation trigger 16, a different sound output from the initial sound output, as well as a light effect, can be performed by the main toy body 10.

[0046] As described above, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the interlocking projection 62, which can be extended and retracted from the first mounting section 22 on which the book 30 is attached and which moves in the same direction as the button operation projection 61, is provided with a lower protrusion height than the button operation projection 61. As a result, when the book 30 is attached to the first mounting section 22, in the initial state of attachment, the button operation projection 61 presses the third activation button 37, enabling the performance by the book 30.

[0047] Furthermore, since the interlocking projection 62 is located at a distance from the pivot shaft portion 60c that is smaller than the distance from the pivot shaft portion 60c to the button operation projection 61, the interlocking projection 62 and the book 30 come into contact, increasing the travel distance of the button operation projection 61. As a result, in the final mounting stage, the button operation projection 61 can be separated from the third activation button 37. This allows for effects to be triggered by a short press of the third activation button 37, while avoiding the different effects triggered by a long press of the third activation button 37.

[0048] Furthermore, when removing the book 30 from the first mounting section 22, the button operation projection 61 is restricted so that the timing of its return movement is delayed by the locking part 73 engaging arm 63, thus preventing the operation of the third activation button 37 when removing the book 30. As a result, the performance by the book 30 can be limited to a single performance when the book 30 is attached to the first mounting section 22. Consequently, the performance by the book 30 is not unnecessarily repeated, avoiding a decrease in interest due to unnecessary performances that do not match the user's intentions, and providing a highly engaging toy with good operability.

[0049] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the button operation projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 are integrated by the interlocking arm 60a and biased by the compression spring P4, so that they can return to their initial position protruding into the first mounting part 22 when the book 30 is removed.

[0050] In the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the locking member 70 having the locking projection 71 is biased in the direction of the initial position by the compression spring P5, so that it moves in conjunction with the removal of the book 30 and can operate to return the locking projection 71 to the initial position where it protrudes into the first mounting part 22.

[0051] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the device operates in conjunction with the attachment and detachment of the book 30, and when the book 30 is attached, the locking projection 71 can push the book 30 in the width direction, thus providing a tactile experience for attaching and detaching the book.

[0052] Furthermore, in the performance output toy 1 of this embodiment, the main toy body 10 is equipped with first and second mounting parts 22 and 23 for attaching the book 30, so that a greater variety of performance forms can be created using the book 30.

[0053] (Second Embodiment) The main toy body 10 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 12 to 18. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those in the first embodiment, and their description is omitted. Figure 12 is a perspective view of the sword 10 of the second embodiment, viewed from below. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the sword 10, viewed from the left side. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the sword 10 differs from that of the first embodiment in that the sword 10 is a double-edged type, and the configuration of the first mounting part 22 and the second mounting part 23 is different. Since the sword 10 in the second embodiment is a double-edged type, the side on which the operating trigger 16 is provided is considered the lower side of the sword 10. The description of other directions is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0054] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the second mounting section 23 is provided on the upper side of the sword 10 and is configured to mount the book 30 flat (with the main body 30b facing inward) in the front-to-back direction of the sword. When the book 30 is mounted on the second mounting section 23, for example, the first operation of the operation trigger 16 presses the first activation button (first activation section) 36b and the second activation button (second activation section) 38f, similar to the first embodiment, causing the book 30 to produce sound output and the opening / closing section 30a of the book 30 to open to the left of the sword. In addition, the identification information of the book 30 is read when it is mounted on the second mounting section 23, and predetermined effects can be performed by operating the operation trigger 16. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the book 30 is configured not to operate on the second and subsequent operations of the operation trigger 16, but for example, the operation trigger 16 is unlocked by a lock release member 40R that can be extended and retracted in the second mounting section 23 by attaching or detaching the book 30.

[0055] Figure 14 is a bottom view of the sword 10 as seen from below, and Figure 15 is a side view of a key section, in which a part of the sword 10 has been cut away to show the internal structure of the first mounting section 22. Figure 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the first mounting section 22. As shown in Figure 14, the first mounting section 22 is configured as a rectangle of a predetermined depth surrounded by walls on all four sides, allowing the book 30 to be placed vertically and diagonally backward toward the bottom of the sword 10. The bottom wall surface 22b is provided with a button operation projection 61 and an interlocking projection 62 that can extend and retract from the bottom wall surface 22b. The side wall surface 22w is provided with a lock projection 91 that protrudes toward the tip of the sword 10.

[0056] As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the button operating member 60 in this embodiment, like the first embodiment, has a button operating projection (operating part) 61 and an interlocking projection (interlocking part) 62 provided on an interlocking arm 60a that can rotate around the pivot shaft 60c. However, unlike the first embodiment, the interlocking arm 60a extends toward the rear of the sword 10. That is, the button operating projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 are provided on an interlocking arm 60a that extends toward the tip of the sword from the pivot shaft 60c, which can rotate around the rotation axis C8 provided on the grip part 12 side. Also, unlike the first embodiment, the engaging arm 63 extends from the pivot shaft 60c in the same direction as the button operating projection 61. Furthermore, the locking member 90, which has a locking projection (locking part) 91, does not extend and retract from the side wall surface 22w as in the first embodiment, but slides in the thickness direction of the sword while remaining in a state of protruding from the side wall surface 22w, as will be described later. The locking member 90 is provided at a position that overlaps with the engaging arm 63 in the thickness direction of the sword 10. Furthermore, the switch pressing portion 64, which is provided on the opposite side of the interlocking projection 62 from the protruding side, presses the rubber contact switch (activation portion) 10si, similar to the first embodiment.

[0057] The configuration and operation of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 90 will be described below. Figure 17 is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 90 before operation. Figure 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the state of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 90 after operation.

[0058] As shown in Figure 17, the locking member 90 has a body portion 92 that can slide along the side wall surface 22w in the sword thickness direction, a locking projection 91 is provided on the side of the body portion 92 (the front side in the figure), and a locking portion 93 is provided on the tip side of the body portion 92 (the left side in the figure). The locking projection 91 penetrates the side opening 22i of the side wall surface 22w and protrudes into the second mounting portion 22. The locking portion 93 penetrates the through hole 98h of the housing wall portion 98 that restricts the position of the locking member 90 and protrudes toward the engaging arm 63. The locking member 90 is biased toward the direction away from the engaging arm 63 (the direction returning to the initial position) by a compression spring P8, which is a biasing member installed between the locking member 90 and the housing wall portion 98. Furthermore, the locking projection 91 is formed in a rectangular cross-section so that it can enter the vertical groove 30g (see Figures 3 and 4) provided in the book 30, and its upper end is provided with an upper inclined surface 91t that slopes in the width direction of the sword 10.

[0059] The operation of the button operating member 60 and the locking member 90 when attaching or detaching the book 30 will be described below. First, in the state before the book 30 is installed, as shown in Figures 16 and 17, the button operation projection 61 and the interlocking projection 62 are in their initial position, penetrating the opening 22h. Also, as shown in Figure 17, the lock projection 91 is located towards one end of the side opening 22i (towards the right in Figure 17). When the book 30 is installed, the bottom surface 30bb of the book 30 is pressed into the first installation portion 22. At this time, similar to the first embodiment, the button operating member 60 has its button operating projection 61 first come into contact with the third activation button 37 and is pressed against the biasing force of the compression spring P7 to switch the book 30. Simultaneously, the button operating member 60 starts to rotate with the pivot shaft portion 60c as the pivot point. In this initial stage of book pressing, the lock projection 91's upper inclined surface 91t engages with the bottom surface 30bb (more precisely, the edge of one end of the vertical groove 30g), and begins to move in the sword thickness direction (to the left in Figure 17) against the biasing force of the compression spring P8.

[0060] By continuing to push the book 30 in, the bottom surface 30bb and the interlocking projection 62 come into contact, and, as in the first embodiment, the button operation projection 61 separates from the bottom surface 30bb and the book mounting is completed. Here, in the completed book mounting state, as shown in Figure 18, the locking portion 93 of the locking member 90 protrudes from the rear side (grip portion 12 side) of the rear end wall 63w of the engaging arm 63 and locks the engaging arm 63. This locking occurs when the engaging arm 63 shifts from the contact position with the locking portion 93. In short, the state in which the lock projection 91 is completely inside the vertical groove 30g, that is, the state in which one end face 91e of the lock projection 91 is pressed against the inner wall of the vertical groove 30g, is completed before the end of book mounting, and the sliding movement of the body portion 92 is completed. However, while the locking portion 93 is in contact with the side surface of the engaging arm 63 facing the thickness direction (the right side surface in the figure), it is pressed by the compression spring P9 (pressed to the left in the figure) and its movement (movement to the left in the figure) is restricted. Therefore, when the interlocking arm 60a rotates by a predetermined angle as the book 30 is inserted, the engaging arm 63 disengages from the tip surface of the locking portion 93. As a result, the locking portion 93 protrudes to the rear of the rear end wall 63w of the engaging arm 63 and locks the button operating member 60.

[0061] In this embodiment as well, when removing the book 30, the engagement between one end face 91e of the locking projection 91 and the vertical groove 30g is maintained until the book 30 is partially pulled out. This allows the start timing of the return of the interlocking arm 60a to be delayed, similar to the first embodiment. This prevents interference of the third activation button 37 by the button operation projection 61.

[0062] In this embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be achieved. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when attaching or detaching the book 30, it is also possible to push the book 30 in the thickness direction with the locking projection 91. Therefore, a tactile feel can be provided when attaching or detaching the book. In addition, in this embodiment, the engaging arm 63 is configured to extend from the support shaft portion 60c, and furthermore, the locking member 90 is configured to lock the button operating member 60 by moving in a direction intersecting the rotational direction of the button operating member 60, so the configuration of the locking member 90 can be made compact.

[0063] Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, the shapes of the button operating member 60, locking members 70 and 90 are not limited to those shown in the figures and can be modified as appropriate.

[0064] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the attachment of the book 30 to the first mounting portion 22 is, in most cases, done by inserting the book 30 while holding it in the hand, outputting sound, and then removing it. Therefore, a book holding structure with a locking mechanism is not particularly necessary to facilitate attachment and detachment. However, as mentioned above, the book may be held by friction with the locking protrusions 71 and 91 or by frictional engagement with other parts, or a structure with a separate other holding mechanism may be provided.

[0065] Furthermore, although the above embodiment shows the book 30 being attached to the sword 10, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first attachment part 22 and a second attachment part 23 may be provided on the buckle portion of a belt that the user wears around their waist. In this case, the buckle portion may be provided with a part for reading the identification information of the book 30, and an operation part corresponding to the operation trigger 16 may also be provided. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0066] 1. Output Toy 10. Sword (Main Toy Body) 22 First mounting part (mounting part) 23. Second mounting section (another mounting section) 30 Books (Secondary Toys) 37. Third Start Button (Start Button) 60a Interlocking Arm 60c spindle part 61 Button operation protrusion 62 Interlocking protrusions 71,91 Locking protrusion 73,93 Locking part P4, P5, P7, P8 Compression springs (biasing members)

Claims

1. A sub-toy body equipped with an activation unit for activating electrically controlled effects, The toy body comprises a main toy body having a mounting part that allows the attachment and detachment of the aforementioned auxiliary toy body, The main toy body includes an operating part capable of pressing the activation part of the auxiliary toy body when the auxiliary toy body is attached to the attachment part, and an interlocking part that moves the operating part from the attachment part in order to release the pressure on the activation part by the operating part. The performance is activated when the activation unit is pressed by the operating unit. A performance output toy in which, when the sub-toy body is attached to the attachment part, the activation part is pressed by the operating part, and then the operating part moves away from the attachment part in conjunction with the movement of the interlocking part away from the attachment part, thereby releasing the pressure on the activation part by the operating part.

2. A toy that produces a visual effect according to claim 1, The aforementioned operating unit and the aforementioned interlocking unit are biased by a biasing member so as to return to their initial positions. A toy that produces visual effects.

3. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 1 or 2, The main toy body includes a locking mechanism that restricts the return of the moving part to its initial position. A toy that produces visual effects.

4. A toy that produces a visual effect according to claim 3, The locking portion is biased by a biasing member to return to its initial position. A toy that produces visual effects.

5. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 3 or 4, The locking part engages with the auxiliary toy body and moves in the thickness direction of the auxiliary toy body to restrict the return of the operating part. A toy that produces visual effects.

6. A toy that produces a performance output according to claim 3 or 4, The locking part engages with the auxiliary toy body and moves in the width direction of the auxiliary toy body to restrict the return of the operating part. A toy that produces visual effects.

7. A toy that produces a performance output according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The aforementioned operating part and the aforementioned interlocking part are provided on an interlocking arm that swings with a rotatable pivot shaft as the fulcrum. The distance of the interlocking part from the pivot shaft is set to be smaller than the distance of the operating part from the pivot shaft. A toy that produces visual effects.

8. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 3 to 6, The aforementioned operating part and the aforementioned interlocking part are provided on an interlocking arm that swings with a rotatable pivot shaft as the fulcrum. The locking portion exposed from the main toy body is provided as one end of a locking member movably arranged inside the main toy body. The other end of the locking member is provided with a locking portion capable of locking the interlocking arm. A toy that produces visual effects.

9. A toy that produces a performance output according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The main toy body is equipped with, in addition to the attachment part, another attachment part for attaching the auxiliary toy body. A toy that produces visual effects.

10. A performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9, The aforementioned effects include light emission effects or sound output effects, and are a toy that provides effects.

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