Model parts and model toys

Abstract

The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for connecting parts in model toys. [Solution] The model part 301, which can be attached to and detached from a model toy, comprises a first part 401 having a connecting part 403 housed inside and exposed to the outside, and a rotatable cover member 410 that covers the connecting part 403, and a second part 402 connected to the end of the first part 401, which moves relative to the first part 401 to lock or enable the rotation of the cover member 410. The connecting part 403 is connected to other model parts 301.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] In model toys, option parts are known that can realize various appearances and forms by replacing parts. In addition, model toys are equipped with weapons, armors, etc. (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as decorative parts) in addition to the main body. Patent Document 1 proposes a humanoid body that complicates the movement of the armor according to the movement of the limbs and gives the movement of the armor a sense of reality.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When decorative parts such as weapons and armors are attached to the main body part, it is necessary to consider their weight. If decorative parts with a weight exceeding the limit are connected, the connection may separate and fall off, or even if it does not fall off, the connected part may droop, giving an unnatural impression. Similarly, when connecting within the decorative part, it is necessary to consider the weight of each part and the possibility of separation.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for a connecting part in a model toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention relates to, for example, a model part that can be attached to or detached from a model toy, comprising: a first part having a connecting portion housed inside and exposed to the outside, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting portion; and a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or enable the rotation of the cover member, wherein the connecting portion is connected to other model parts.

[0007] Furthermore, the present invention relates to, for example, a model toy in which a plurality of model parts can be attached and detached, wherein each model part comprises a first part having a connecting part housed inside and exposed to the outside, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting part, and a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or enable the rotation of the cover member, and the connecting part is connected to other model parts. [Effects of the Invention]

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

[0009] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of the front view of a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] (a) Front view and (b) Exploded view of a decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the configuration of a decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the connection configuration of a decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] A diagram showing the connection configuration of a decorative part according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the connection configuration of the main body and decorative part according to one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention as defined in the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. Furthermore, identical or similar configurations will be given the same reference numeral, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0011] <Appearance of the model toy> First, with reference to Figure 1, an example of the external configuration of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described. Figures 1(a) and (b) show the front view of the model toy 100. The x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions of the model toy, respectively, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0012] The model toy 100 comprises a head 101, chest 102, arms 103a, 103b, waist 104, legs 105a, 105b, and decorative parts 106a, b, which constitute the main body. In this embodiment, a humanoid robot is described as an example of a model toy, but there is no intention to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various models such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, ornaments, etc.

[0013] The head 101 is connected to the chest 102. The right arm 103b and the left arm 103a are further connected to the chest 102 at the sides by connecting members, and the waist 104 is connected at the bottom. The right leg 105b and the left leg 105a are connected to the waist 104. In addition, the model toy 100 according to this embodiment is equipped with a decorative part (fin funnel) 106 which is a model part on the back, and as shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), it can be equipped with one decorative part 106b or two decorative parts 106a, 106b.

[0014] Note that since the decorative parts 106a and 106b are large-sized parts, in a simple connection structure, their connection with the main body of the model toy 100 and other parts may be disengaged due to their weight, which may cause the detachment of this part or the sagging of the part. Therefore, according to this embodiment, a configuration for suitably connecting large-sized parts with weight will be described.

[0015] <Configuration of the decorative part> Referring to FIG. 2, the configuration of the decorative part of the model toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2(a) shows a front view of the decorative part 106b, and FIG. 2(b) shows an exploded perspective view. Here, the configuration of the decorative part 106b will be described. However, since the decorative part 106a is formed with the same configuration symmetrically to the left and right of the decorative part 106b, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the decorative part 106b is configured to include model parts 201 to 206. Each model part has the same configuration and includes a connecting part for connecting to other model parts, a connecting part for other model parts to be connected, and connecting parts (210, 211) for connecting to the main body of the model toy 100.

[0017] FIG. 2(b) shows an exploded view of the decorative part 106b. As shown by the dotted lines of the plurality of connecting parts exposed from each model part, each model part is connected by being connected to other model parts. Note that since the connecting parts of these connecting parts are closed by a cover member, it has a mechanism that does not easily come off. Thereby, the fitting force between each model part is increased, and detachment between each model part due to weight can be prevented. The detailed configuration of these connecting parts will be described later.

[0018] <Configuration of the model part> Referring to FIG. 3, a configuration example of one model part of the decorative part 106b according to this embodiment will be described. FIGS. 3(a) to (c) show perspective views of the model part 202. Here, the configuration of the model part 202 will be described. However, since the other model parts 201, 203 to 206 have the same configuration as the model part 202, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0019] Fig. 3(a) shows a plan perspective view of the model part 202. The model part 202 is composed of parts 301 to 303. The parts 301 and 303 are respectively rotatably connected to the part 302. The model part 202 can fold by rotating the parts 301 and 303 with respect to the part 302. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the model parts 201, 203, 204, and 205 are shown in the folded state. The part 301 is composed of a connecting part between the model parts and a connecting part 211 to the main body. Although the part 303 does not have a connecting part, the other configurations may be the same as those of the part 301.

[0020] Fig. 3(b) shows a plan perspective view of the disassembled parts 301 to 303. Fig. 3(c) shows a bottom perspective view of the disassembled parts 301 to 303. According to the present embodiment, the connecting part between the parts and the connecting part to the main body are respectively included in the part 301. Note that the present invention is not intended to be limited, and the connecting part may be provided on parts 302 and 303 different from the part 301, or may be provided on both. The detailed configuration of the part 301 having a connecting part will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

[0021] <Configuration of Part 301> Referring to FIG. 4, the assembled configuration of the wing part 120 in the open state 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 4(a) to (c) show bottom perspective views of the part 301.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 4(a), the part 301 is composed of a first part 401 and a second part 402. As shown in FIG. 4(b), the first part 401 is composed of connecting parts 403a to 403c, a connecting member 404, and a cover member 410. The second part 402 is movable with respect to the first part 401.

[0023] Figure 4(b) shows the second part 402 moving away from the first part 401, as indicated by the dotted arrow 421. At this point, the projection 411 formed at the tip of the cover member 410 is released from its inserted state inside the second part 402. This allows the cover member 410 of the first part 401 to rotate, and the cover member 410 can rotate in the direction indicated by the dotted arrow 422. In this state, the cover member 410 moves from a state of contact with each connecting part 403a to 403c to a state of separation. The second part 402 forms the tip of the part 301 and is movable relative to the first part 401. When the projection 411 of the cover member 410 of the first part 401 is inserted, the rotation of the cover member 410 is locked, and when it moves away from the first part 401, the lock on the cover member 410 is released.

[0024] Each connecting portion 403a to 403b has a gripping portion that connects to the connection portion of other model parts and is rotatably mounted on the first portion 401. Furthermore, each connecting portion 403a to 403b is rotatably mounted between a first state in which it is housed inside the first portion 401 and a second state in which at least the gripping portion is exposed outside the first portion 401. Each connecting portion 403a to 403c is allowed to rotate when the cover member 410 is open. According to this embodiment, each connecting portion 403a to 403c is mounted so as to be able to be exposed to the outside by rotating from a state in which it is housed inside. Figure 4(b) shows the connecting portion 403c in the first state, the connecting portion 403 in the second state, and the connecting portion 403b being rotated. In this way, each connecting portion 403a to 403c is individually rotatable, and one or more connecting portions can be selectively connected to other model parts. Furthermore, while an example in which three connecting parts are provided is described here, this does not limit the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4(c) shows the state in which each connecting portion 403a to 403c is rotated to the second state. The connecting member 404 is provided in the first portion 401 so as to be slidable in the direction of the dotted arrow 430. Figure 4(c) shows the state in which the connecting member 404 is slid in the direction of the dotted arrow 430. Multiple openings are formed on the side of the first portion 401, and in the state shown in Figure 4(b), these openings are closed by the connecting member 404.

[0026] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4(c), when the connecting member 404 is slid in the direction of the dotted arrow 430, the connecting portions 405a to 405c formed on the connecting member 404 are exposed from each opening. In this state, the connecting portion (gripping portion) of other model parts can be connected to the connecting portions 405a to 405c. More specifically, the gripping portion formed on the connecting portion can be fitted into the cylindrical connecting portions 405a to 405c to connect them. The connecting portions 405a to 405c are provided in correspondence with the connecting portions of other model parts. In other words, in this embodiment, three connecting portions are provided in correspondence with three connecting portions, and if a different number of connecting portions is used, the corresponding number of connecting portions will be formed.

[0027] Furthermore, from the state in which each connecting portion 403a to 403c shown in Figure 4(c) is rotated to the second state, the cover member 410 is closed to contact each connecting portion 403a to 403c as shown by the dotted arrow 423, and then the second portion 402 is moved toward the first portion 401 as shown by the dotted arrow 424. As a result, the projection 411 is inserted into the second portion 402, and the cover member 410 is fixed by the second portion 402 in the closed state. Thus, the rotation of each connecting portion 403a to 403c is also fixed. In this way, according to this embodiment, by opening the cover member 410, each connecting portion 403a to 403c and the connecting member 404 can be made movable, and by closing the cover member 410, each connecting portion 403a to 403c can be fixed. Furthermore, by sliding the connecting member 404 while the cover member 410 is in the open position, and then closing the cover member 410 with the connecting parts of other model parts fitted into place, these connecting parts can be fixed in place.

[0028] <Connection configuration between model parts> Referring to Figure 5, the connection configuration between the model parts of the decorative section according to this embodiment will be explained. Figures 5(a) and (b) show the rear views of the model parts. Here, for the sake of clarity, some parts such as the cover member 410 are removed.

[0029] Figure 5(a) shows how to attach model part 202 to model part 203. With the cover member of model part 203 in the open position, the connecting member 504 is slid, exposing the connecting parts 505a to 505c from the openings formed on the sides of the first part of model part 203. The connecting parts 403a to 403c of model part 202 are then fitted into the exposed connecting parts 505a to 505c, as indicated by the arrows.

[0030] Figure 5(b) shows the state in which the connecting parts 403a to 403c of model part 202 are fitted into the connecting parts 505a to 505c. In this state, the cover members of each model part are moved to the closed position and fixed with the second part, thereby completing the connection of model parts 202 and 203. The connecting parts 405a to 405c of model part 202 are connected to the connecting parts of other model parts 201. In addition, the connecting parts 503a and 503b of model part 203 are connected to the connecting parts of model part 204, respectively. In this way, this model part can be sequentially connected to other model parts, and the connecting parts can be fixed by the cover members and the second part, so that the connection between each model part can be made strong.

[0031] Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 5(b), the connecting parts 503a and 503b of the model part 203 are exposed, while the connecting part 503c is retracted. Thus, it is not necessary to connect all of the connecting parts 503a to 503c; at least one of them can be used to connect to other model parts. This makes it possible to connect model parts with a vertical offset, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, allowing for a variety of expressions on the decorative part 106.

[0032] <Connection configuration with the model toy body> Referring to Figure 6, the connection configuration between the model toy body and the decorative part according to this embodiment will be explained. Figure 6(a) shows a front view of the model parts, and Figure 6(b) shows a perspective view of the connecting part 210.

[0033] Figure 6(a) shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the connecting parts 210 and 211 of model parts 201 and 202. Figure 1(a) shows an example in which the connecting part 210 of model part 201 is connected to the back of the model toy body. In this way, the decorative part 106b can be attached to the model toy 100 by connecting any of the connecting parts of model parts 201 to 206 to the connecting part of the model toy body.

[0034] Details of the connecting portion 210 will now be described. The connecting portion 210 is formed on the back surface of the surface on which the connecting portions (403a to 403c) that connect each model part are provided. The connecting portion 210 consists of doors 601a and 601b that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and a recess 602. As shown in Figure 6(a), the doors 601a and 601b are movable between the closed state shown in the connecting portion 211 and the open state shown in the connecting portion 210. In the closed state, the doors 601a and 601b are positioned to cover the recess 602, and in the open state, the recess 602 is exposed. This prevents an unnatural appearance when the connecting portion 210 is not in use.

[0035] Figure 6(b) shows a side cross-sectional view of the connecting portion 210 with the doors 601a and 601b in the open position. 610 indicates a fitting portion formed on the back of the model toy 100. The connecting portion 610 is formed, for example, in the shape of a rod and is inserted into the recess 602 of the connecting portion 210 as shown by the arrow. More specifically, after being inserted into the recess 602, the fitting portion 610 moves upward to fit. Thus, the connection configuration between the model toy body and the decorative portion according to this embodiment does not involve fitting them horizontally to each other, but rather fitting the decorative portion to the model toy body by hooking it onto it. This prevents even relatively heavy decorative portions from detaching from the model toy body.

[0036] As described above, the detachable model part of the model toy according to this embodiment comprises a first part having a connecting part housed inside and exposed to the outside, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting part, and a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or enable the rotation of the cover member. The connecting part is connected to other model parts. Thus, the present invention can provide a novel mechanism for a connecting part in a model toy.

[0037] <Variation> The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. For example, the shape of the model toy is not particularly limited and includes various shapes such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc. Also, although the above embodiments were described using a model part that can be attached to the back of the model toy as an example, there is no intention to limit the parts to which the model toy can be attached or their positions. For example, other clothing parts, armor parts, weapon parts, etc., may also be used.

[0038] <Summary of Embodiments> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model parts and model toys. (1) Model parts that can be attached to and detached from model toys, A first part having a connecting portion housed internally and exposed externally, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting portion, It comprises a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or allow the rotation of the cover member, The aforementioned connecting portion is a model part that is connected to other model parts. (2) The model part according to (1), wherein the first part further has a slidable connector to which the connecting parts of other model parts are connected. (3) The model part according to (2), wherein the connecting portion has a gripping portion that is connected to a connecting portion provided on another model part, and is rotatably provided between a first state in which it is housed inside the first portion and a second state in which at least the gripping portion is exposed outside the first portion. (4) The aforementioned connecting portion is connected to the connecting portion of the second model part, The connecting portion is the model part according to (2) or (3), to which the connecting portion of the third model part is connected. (5) The first part is provided with an opening, The model part according to any one of (2) to (4), wherein the connecting portion is slidable between a state in which it is not exposed from the opening and a state in which it is exposed from the opening. (6) The model part according to any one of (2) to (5), wherein the cover member is rotatable between a closed state in contact with the connecting portion and fixing the connecting portion, and an open state separated from the connecting portion and allowing the connecting portion to rotate. (7) A projection is formed at the tip of the cover member, which is inserted into the second portion. The model part according to (6), wherein the cover member is locked in the closed state when the projection is inserted into the second portion, and when the second portion moves away from the first portion and the insertion of the projection is disengaged, the lock is released and it can move to the open state. (8) The model part according to any one of (2) to (7), wherein the first part is provided with a plurality of the connecting parts that can be rotated individually, and a plurality of the connecting parts that can be slidably provided corresponding to the plurality of the connecting parts. (9) The first part is a model part according to any one of (2) to (8), further comprising a recess on the back surface of the surface on which the connecting portion is provided for fitting into the fitting portion of the model toy. (10) A model toy in which multiple model parts can be attached and detached, Each model part is, A first part having a connecting portion housed internally and exposed externally, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting portion, It comprises a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or allow the rotation of the cover member, The aforementioned connecting part is a model toy that connects to other model parts. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0039] 100: Model toy, 101: Head, 102: Chest, 103a, 103b: Arms, 104: Waist, 105a, 105b: Legs, 106a, 106b: Decorative parts, 201-206: Model parts

Claims

1. Model parts that can be attached to and detached from model toys, A first part having a connecting portion housed internally and exposed externally, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting portion, It comprises a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or allow the rotation of the cover member, The aforementioned connecting portion is a model part that is connected to other model parts.

2. The model part according to claim 1, wherein the first part further has a slidable connecting portion to which the connecting portion of other model parts is connected.

3. The model part according to claim 2, wherein the connecting portion has a gripping portion that is connected to a connecting portion provided on another model part, and is rotatably provided between a first state in which it is housed inside the first portion and a second state in which at least the gripping portion is exposed outside the first portion.

4. The aforementioned connecting portion is connected to the connecting portion of the second model part, The model part according to claim 3, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the connecting portion of the third model part.

5. The first part is provided with an opening, The model part according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portion is slidable between a state in which it is not exposed from the opening and a state in which it is exposed from the opening.

6. The model part according to claim 2, wherein the cover member is rotatable between a closed state in contact with the connecting portion and fixing the connecting portion, and an open state separated from the connecting portion and allowing the connecting portion to rotate.

7. A projection is formed at the tip of the cover member, which is inserted into the second portion. The model part according to claim 6, wherein the cover member is locked in the closed state when the projection is inserted into the second portion, and when the second portion moves away from the first portion and the projection is disengaged, the lock is released and it can move to the open state.

8. The model part according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the first part is provided with a plurality of the connecting parts that can be individually rotated, and a plurality of the connecting parts that can be slidably provided corresponding to the plurality of the connecting parts.

9. The model part according to claim 8, wherein the first part further comprises a recess on the back surface of the surface on which the connecting portion is provided for fitting into the fitting portion of the model toy.

10. A model toy in which multiple model parts can be attached and detached, Each model part is, A first part having a connecting portion housed internally and exposed externally, and a rotatable cover member that covers the connecting portion, It comprises a second part connected to the end of the first part and moving relative to the first part to lock or allow the rotation of the cover member, The aforementioned connecting part is a model toy that connects to other model parts.

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