Output toys

Abstract

The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for an operating unit to output a performance in a performance output toy. [Solution] This toy provides a performance output and comprises a main toy body and a secondary toy body that is detachably attached to the main toy body. The main toy body includes an operating unit that automatically returns to its initial position after operation, and a first detection unit that detects a first state when the operating unit is operated from its initial position and detects a second state when the operating unit returns to its initial position. The main toy body also includes a mounting unit to which the secondary toy body is attached, a second detection unit that detects the type of secondary toy body attached to the mounting unit, and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the detection result of at least one of the first and second detection units. When the first detection unit detects the second state, the control unit controls the performance output according to the type of secondary toy body detected by the second detection unit.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Various toys that perform various effects using light, sound, etc. are known. For example, in Patent Document 1, an effect output toy that outputs an effect in response to a rotation operation or a push operation on an operating element by a user has been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In effect output toys, a mechanism for performing more novel effects is desired. In the above prior art, the configuration is such that an effect is output at the timing when an operation is performed on the operating element.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for an operation unit for outputting an effect in an effect output toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention relates to a performance output toy comprising, for example, a main toy body and a secondary toy body detachably attached to the main toy body, wherein the main toy body comprises an operating unit that automatically returns to an initial position after operation, a first detection unit that detects a first state when the operating unit is operated from the initial position and detects a second state when the operating unit returns to the initial position, a mounting unit to which the secondary toy body is attached, a second detection unit that detects the type of the secondary toy body attached to the mounting unit, and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the detection result of at least one of the first detection unit and the second detection unit, wherein the control unit controls the performance output according to the type of the secondary toy body detected by the second detection unit when the first detection unit detects the second state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism for an operating unit to output a performance effect can be provided for a performance effect output toy. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A diagram showing the front view of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing the detection portion of the control unit of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the operation of the control unit of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing (a) the front view of the mounting part and (b) the rear view of the auxiliary toy body of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] A diagram showing (a) the mounting part and (b) the attachment configuration of the auxiliary toy body of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] A block diagram showing an example configuration of the device section of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 7A] A flowchart illustrating the basic processing procedure for a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 7B] A flowchart illustrating the procedure for performing an effect using the control unit of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 7C] A flowchart illustrating the performance procedure by attaching a secondary toy body to a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 8] A diagram showing an example of a performance output table for a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] 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 features from the multiple 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.

[0010] <External structure of the output-type toy> Referring to Figure 1, an example of the external configuration of the performance output toy according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 shows the front view of the performance output toy 120. The x, y, and z arrows indicate the left, up, and front directions of the performance output toy, respectively.

[0011] The sound-outputting toy 120 according to this embodiment is composed of a main toy body 100 and a sub-toy body 110. The main toy body 100 is composed of an operating unit 101, a mounting unit 102, a second detection unit 103, an operator 104, a light-emitting unit 105, and a sound output unit 106. The sound-outputting toy 120 according to this embodiment is a clock-type toy, and the operating unit 101 corresponds to the minute hand of the clock. In Figure 1, the numbers (1 to 12) on the dial are omitted for simplification of the illustration, but these numbers may or may not be provided. There is no intention to limit the present invention, and it may be in a shape other than a clock.

[0012] The operating unit 101 is rotatably mounted to the center of the front of the main toy body 100 and can be rotated relative to the main toy body 100. The main toy body 100 is composed of a gearbox (not shown) with a built-in automatic return mechanism. Due to this return mechanism, the operating unit 101 automatically returns to a predetermined initial position at a constant speed after rotation. Details of the operation will be described later with reference to Figure 3. In this embodiment, the operation of the minute hand of a clock-type toy is used as an example, but the operation of the operating unit 101 is not limited to this, and other operating methods such as sliding in the lateral direction may be applied in addition to rotation. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a mechanical gearbox such as a spring-driven type is used as the return mechanism, but this does not limit the present invention, and it may be realized with a magnetic or electrical configuration using a solenoid, stepping motor, DC motor, etc. For example, when the operating unit 101 is operated on / off, the magnetic attractive or repulsive force of an electromagnet by a solenoid may be used instead of the elastic force of a spring. Furthermore, when the operating unit 101 performs rotational movements, the rotational force of a motor such as a stepping motor or DC motor may be used.

[0013] The mounting portion 102 is the part to which the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached, and has a configuration for attaching the auxiliary toy body 110 to the main toy body 100 in a detachable manner. The mounting portion 102 is formed in a shape that restricts the direction in which the auxiliary toy body 110 can be attached, for example, as a heart-shaped recess. In other words, the auxiliary toy body 110 must be attached to the mounting portion 102 in a specific direction (orientation) that matches the shape of the heart-shaped recess. By using this shape, the auxiliary toy body 110 can be fitted only in a specific direction (orientation), and the type of auxiliary toy body 110 can be correctly identified. This is because the multiple detection elements 107 of the second detection unit 103, which will be described later, can be accurately pressed. Details of the attachment structure will be described later with reference to Figure 5.

[0014] The second detection unit 103 includes a plurality of detection elements 107 for identifying the type of the sub-toy body 110. An effect pattern based on an effect output table 800 described later is selected according to the detected type of the sub-toy body 110, and effect output is performed. Details of the detection operation will be described later with reference to FIG. 4. The operator 104 is a switch that can be pressed, and when pressed, effect output is performed with an effect pattern based on an effect output table 800 described later. The light emitting unit 105 is a light emitting device that emits light such as an LED. The sound output unit 106 is a speaker that outputs sound. In the present embodiment, effect output with various effect patterns is performed by the light emission output by the light emitting unit 105 and the sound output by the sound output unit 106. Note that the present invention is not intended to be limited, and instead of or in addition to the light output and the sound output, for example, a vibration unit may be provided to output an effect by vibration output.

[0015] <Detection of the operation unit> Referring to FIG. 2, the detection of the operation unit 101 in the effect output toy according to the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b) show top views of the main toy body 100, and FIG. 2(c) shows an enlarged view of a part of the main toy body 100. FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b) show a state in which the front cover of the main toy body 100 is removed for ease of explanation. The front cover corresponds to, for example, a part where the dial of the clock of the main toy body 100, which is a clock-type toy, is formed. Further, the front cover is located between the operation unit 101 and the linkage part 202. Here, a state in which only the front cover is removed without removing the operation unit 101 is shown.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 2(a), the main playing body 100 is composed of a first detection unit 203 and an interlocking part 202. The interlocking part 202 is connected to the operation unit 101 and is a member that operates in conjunction with the rotation of the operation unit 101. The first detection unit 203 detects when the operation unit 101 is operated from the initial position (the first state: OFF state) and when the operation unit 101 returns to the initial position (the second state: ON state). The first detection unit 203 has a protruding portion 201 that can be pressed from the front to the back of the main playing body 100, and detects the operation state of the operation unit 101 based on the pressing state of the protruding portion 201. The first detection unit 203 is configured to include a switch element such as a tact switch, etc., and the switch operates in response to the pressing operation of the protruding portion 201.

[0017] Specifically, in the state where the operation unit 101 is located at the initial position, the protruding portion 201 is pressed by the interlocking part 202, and in the state where the operation unit 101 rotates and moves away from the initial position, the protruding portion 201 is not pressed. In this embodiment, the switch is ON when the operation unit 101 is located at the initial position and the protruding portion 201 is pressed, and OFF when the operation unit 101 is operated and moves away from the initial position and the protruding portion 201 is not pressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it may be configured to be OFF when the protruding portion 201 is pressed and ON when it is not pressed. In this embodiment, the configuration in which the interlocking part 202 presses the protruding portion 201 will be described, but it may also be configured such that a pressing portion extending from the operation unit 101 presses the protruding portion 201. Further, the operation unit 101 and the interlocking part 202 may be integrally provided.

[0018] Figure 2(a) shows the operating unit 101 in its initial position, with the protruding portion 201 of the first detection unit 203 being pressed down by the interlocking part 202. When the operating unit 101 is operated in the R2 direction from the state in Figure 2(a) as shown in Figure 2(b), the interlocking part 202 rotates by the same amount in the R1 direction in conjunction with the rotation of the operating unit 101, and the pressed state of the protruding portion 201 is released. As a result, the first detection unit 203 detects that the operating unit 101 has been operated from its initial position (first state). As described above, the operating unit 101 automatically returns to its initial position after rotation by the gearbox, so it returns from the state in Figure 2(b) to the state in Figure 2(a). At this time, the protruding portion 201 is pressed down again by the interlocking part 202, and the first detection unit 203 detects that the operating unit 101 has returned to its initial position (second state).

[0019] Figure 2(c) is an enlarged view of the first detection unit 203, the protruding part 201, and the interlocking part 202 in Figure 2(b). When the operation unit 101 is operated and automatically returns to its initial position, the interlocking part 202 presses the protruding part 201 of the first detection unit 203 against the main toy body 100 from the right side. Subsequently, the interlocking part 202 rotates further, pushing the protruding part 201 of the first detection unit 203 toward the rear of the main toy body 100.

[0020] In this case, in order to mitigate the impact when the protruding portion 201 and the interlocking part 202 collide, it is desirable to provide the protruding portion 201 with a contact surface (contact portion) 201a that is inclined with respect to the side surface (direction of collision) that collides with the interlocking part 202. Furthermore, it is desirable to form a notch 202a in the corner of the interlocking part 202 that first contacts the protruding portion 201. This mitigates the impact when the protruding portion 201 and the interlocking part 202 collide when the operating part 101 returns to its initial position, and also allows the protruding portion 201 to be pushed smoothly in the rearward direction.

[0021] <Operation of the control panel> Referring to Figure 3, the operation of the control unit 101 in the performance output toy according to this embodiment will be explained. Figures 3(a) to (c) are front views of the main toy body 100 and show the operation and state transitions of the control unit 101. Figure 3(a) shows the initial state in which the control unit 101 is not being operated. In Figures 3(a) to (c), the interlocking part 202 is located behind the front cover and is therefore shown by a dotted line.

[0022] Figure 3(b) shows the state when the user rotates the operating part 101 in the R3 direction, and at this time the interlocking part 202 also rotates inside the main toy body 100 in conjunction with the operating part 101. When the operating part 101 moves away from its initial position as shown in Figure 3(b), the pressed state of the protruding part 201 is released, and the first detection unit 203 detects the first state.

[0023] Figure 3(c) shows the state in which, when the user releases their hand from the operating unit 101, the operating unit 101 and the interlocking part 202 automatically rotate at a constant speed in the R4 direction by the return mechanism built into the gearbox, returning to their initial positions. When the operating unit 101 returns to its initial position as shown in Figure 3(c), the protruding part 201 is pushed down by the interlocking part 202, and the first detection unit 203 detects the second state.

[0024] <Detailed configuration of the mounting part and auxiliary toy body> Referring to Figure 4, the configuration of the mounting part 102 and the auxiliary toy body 110 in the performance output toy according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 4(a) is a front view of the mounting part 102, and Figure 4(b) is a rear view of the auxiliary toy body 110. For simplicity, only the mounting part 102 of the main toy body 100 is shown in Figure 4(a).

[0025] As shown in Figure 4(a), a second detection unit 103 is provided inside the mounting unit 102. The second detection unit 103 comprises a plurality of detection elements 107 that output a signal when pressed. The detection elements 107 may be, for example, switch elements or sensor elements that output a signal by contact or proximity. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4(b), a convex-shaped identifier 401 that presses on at least some of the plurality of detection elements 107 is provided on the back of the toy body. The identifier 401 may be made of, for example, a magnetic material.

[0026] When the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached to the mounting part 102, the identification body 401 presses against part or all of the detection element 107. As a result, the second detection unit 103 detects information about the attached auxiliary toy body 110 based on the combination of the pressing states of the detection element 107. The information about the auxiliary toy body 110 includes, for example, whether or not the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached, and at least one of its type. The device part 600 of the main toy body 100, which will be described later, switches the performance output, such as a light emission pattern or a sound pattern, based on the performance output table 800, which will be described later, according to the type of the identified auxiliary toy body 110. Details of the performance output will be described later in Figures 8 and 7A to 7C. The second detection unit 103 may also detect based on identification information read by a sensor of the identifier (such as a two-dimensional code) of the attached auxiliary toy body 110, or identification information obtained through data communication with the attached auxiliary toy body 110.

[0027] <Attachment configuration of the auxiliary toy body> Referring to Figure 5, the mounting configuration of the mounting part 102 and the auxiliary toy body 110 in the performance output toy according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 5(a) is a front view of the mounting part 102, and Figure 5(b) is a side view of the auxiliary toy body 110. For the sake of ease of explanation, Figure 5(a) shows only the area around the mounting part 102 with the front cover of the main toy body 100 removed.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5(a), the mounting portion 102 is equipped with locking claws 502a and 502b that are biased in the locking direction by springs 501a and 501b. The locking claws 502a and 502b are constantly biased inward (in the locking direction) of the mounting portion 102 by the elastic force of springs 501a and 501b. Also, as shown in Figure 5(b), the auxiliary toy body 110 has engagement openings 503 formed on the outer circumference of the portion that is fitted into the mounting portion 102 for engaging the locking claws 502a and 502b.

[0029] To attach the auxiliary toy body 110 to the mounting part 102, when the auxiliary toy body 110 is pushed in from the front to the back of the mounting part 102, the locking claws 502a and 502b move outward in directions d1 and d2, respectively. When the auxiliary toy body 110 is pushed in further and the engagement opening 503 reaches the position of the locking claws 502a and 502b, the elastic force of the springs 501a and 501b returns to the locking position and engages with the engagement opening 503. This allows the auxiliary toy body 110 to be easily attached simply by pushing it in, and also prevents the auxiliary toy body 110 from easily falling off the main toy body 100. Note that the attachment structure is not limited to locking by the elastic return of a spring, but other mechanisms with equivalent function, such as a magnetic attraction structure, may also be applied.

[0030] <Device Unit Configuration> Referring to Figure 6, an example of the configuration of the device unit according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the device unit 600 of the performance output toy.

[0031] The device unit 600 comprises a CPU 601, a storage unit 602, a power supply unit 603, an LED 604, a detection unit 605, a switch group 607, and a speaker 608. The CPU 601 corresponds to the control unit and is a central processing unit that controls the entire device unit 600. The CPU 601 executes the processes described later by reading and executing the program stored in the storage unit 602. In addition to the above program, the storage unit 602 also stores various data and tables.

[0032] The power supply unit 603 controls the supply of power to the device unit 600 in accordance with the switching of a power switch (not shown). The power supply is composed of, for example, a battery, which may be a rechargeable battery. Alternatively, a USB connection terminal (not shown) may be provided, allowing the rechargeable battery to be charged via USB connection.

[0033] The detection unit 605 detects, using the second detection unit 103, that the auxiliary toy body 110 has been attached to the mounting portion 102 of the main toy body 100. In this embodiment, the detection unit 605 identifies the auxiliary toy body 110 based on the combination of detection elements 107 pressed by the identification body 401 (based on the output signal from the second detection unit 103). The system is not limited to this configuration; for example, the detection unit 605 may also detect based on identification information read by a sensor, such as an identifier (two-dimensional code) of the attached auxiliary toy body 110, or identification information obtained through data communication with the attached auxiliary toy body 110.

[0034] LED 604 is a light-emitting device corresponding to the light-emitting unit 105, and its illumination is controlled by the CPU 601. LED 604 is a color LED and can emit light in multiple colors, and the color emitted can be switched according to the performance pattern. Speaker 608 is a device corresponding to the sound output unit 106 and outputs voice and sound effects as part of the performance output. Speaker 608 is installed inside the main toy body 100. In addition to LED 604 and speaker 608, vibration devices such as vibration devices may also be provided as devices that perform performance output. The switch group 607 consists of various switches provided on the main toy body 100, and includes, for example, a power switch and an operator 104. By operating the operator, performance outputs such as light output and sound output are performed.

[0035] The CPU 601 controls the output of effects such as light emission and sound output according to the detection results from each detection unit. Specifically, the CPU 601 controls the output of effects from the LED 604 and speaker 608 based on the first state and second state detected by the first detection unit 203. For example, if the first state is detected, the CPU 601 outputs the first effect, and if the second state is detected, it outputs a second effect different from the first effect. Alternatively, the system may be configured to output a predetermined effect when any of these states are detected.

[0036] Furthermore, if the CPU 601 detects that the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached by the second detection unit 103 (detection unit 605), it outputs a third effect different from the first and second effects. In addition, depending on the identification result of the type of auxiliary toy body 110, the CPU 601 may control the light emission color, light emission pattern, sound content, or output timing to be changed based on the effect output table 800 stored in the memory unit 602. In this way, the CPU 601 controls the light emitted from the light emission unit 105 (LED 604) and the sound output from the sound output unit 106 (speaker 608) based on the detection results of the first and second detection units, thereby realizing multiple types of effect outputs.

[0037] <Effect Output Table> Referring to Figure 8, the performance output table stored in the storage unit 602 of the device unit 600 of the performance output toy according to this embodiment will be described.

[0038] The performance output table 800 defines information about multiple performance output patterns. 801 indicates the identification number of the performance defined in each table. This identification number is information associated with the type of auxiliary toy body 110. 802 indicates the management number of the audio data to be read from the memory unit 602 and executed when sound output is performed. The memory unit 602 stores the audio output data corresponding to this management number. The CPU 601 reads this data and drives the speaker 608. This management number corresponds to the file name and the stored data may be in file format. 803 indicates the management number of the light output pattern for light output. The memory unit 602 stores the light output data corresponding to this management number. The CPU 601 reads this data and drives the LED 604.

[0039] For example, the sound output management number for identification number "001" in the performance output table 800 is "M001," and the light output management number is "L001." Therefore, when the CPU 601 performs a performance output for identification number 001, it reads the files "M001" and "L001" from the storage unit 602 and outputs sound and light via the speaker 608 and LED 604 according to the respective files. Depending on the type of toy body 110, light output and sound output may be controlled using multiple data (files).

[0040] <Production output control> The processing procedure for the performance output control according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7A to 7C. Figure 7A shows the overall processing procedure for performance output control. Figure 7B shows the processing procedure for performance output control when the operation unit 101 is operated. Figure 7C shows the processing procedure for performance output control when the sub-toy body 110 is attached. The processing described below is realized, for example, by the CPU 601 reading and executing data and programs stored in the memory unit 602. The number following S indicates the step number in this flowchart.

[0041] Referring to Figure 7A, the overall processing procedure for performance output control will be explained. In S701, the CPU 601 determines whether the power switch of the performance output toy 120 has been turned on and the performance output toy 120 has been activated. If the performance output toy 120 is activated, the process proceeds to S702; otherwise, it returns to S701 to wait for activation. In S702, the CPU 601 performs the performance output at activation via the speaker 608 and LED 604. Specifically, it refers to the performance output table 800 stored in the memory unit 602, and if the identification number of the activation performance is "001", it reads the sound output file "M001" and the light output "L001", and outputs sound and light according to the read data.

[0042] In S703, the CPU 601 determines whether the operator 104 has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to S704; otherwise, it proceeds to S705. In S704, the CPU 601 refers to the performance output table 800 and outputs the performance when the operator 104 has been operated via the speaker 608 and LED 604. In S705, the CPU 601 determines whether the operation unit 101 has been operated. The CPU 601 determines that the operation unit 101 has been operated when the first detection unit 203 detects the above first state. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to S706; otherwise, it proceeds to S707. The detailed processing procedure for S706 will be described later with reference to Figure 7B. In S707, the CPU 601 determines whether the auxiliary toy body 110 has been attached. If it has been attached, the process proceeds to S708; otherwise, it proceeds to S709. The detailed processing procedure for S708 will be described later with reference to Figure 7C. In S709, CPU601 determines whether the power switch is turned off or not. If it is turned off, the process in this flowchart ends; otherwise, the process returns to S703.

[0043] Next, referring to Figure 7B, the processing procedure for controlling the performance output when the operation unit 101 is operated will be explained. Figure 7B shows the detailed processing procedure of S706, which is executed after it is determined in S705 that the operation unit 101 has been operated, as part of the overall processing shown in Figure 7A. If it is determined in S705 that the operation unit 101 has been operated, in S710 the CPU 601 refers to the performance output table 800 and outputs the performance output (first performance) when the operation unit 101 has been operated (when the first state is detected) via the speaker 608 and LED 604. The performance output in S710 is output when the operation unit 101 is in the first state. As described above, after the operation of the operation unit 101 has been performed and the operation is released, the operation unit 101 is returned to its initial position at a constant speed by the gearbox. The performance output in S710 is the performance output until the operation unit 101 returns to its initial position, and is the performance output in the preparatory stage (preliminary stage) for the performance output when the operation unit 101 enters the second state, which will be performed in S712, as described later. Therefore, it is possible to proceed to S711 without performing a performance output in S710. In S711, the CPU 601 determines whether the operation unit 101 has returned to its initial position (whether the second state has been detected). If it has returned to the initial position, the process proceeds to S712; otherwise, it returns to S710 and repeats the performance output (first performance). In S712, the CPU 601 refers to the performance output table 800 and performs the performance output (second performance) when the operation unit 101 returns to its initial position via the speaker 608 and LED 604, and terminates the processing of this flowchart. After the processing of this flowchart is completed, the process proceeds to S709 shown in Figure 7A.

[0044] Referring to Figure 7C, the processing procedure for controlling the performance output when the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached will be explained. Figure 7C shows the detailed processing procedure of S708, which is executed after it is determined in S707 that the auxiliary toy body 110 has been attached, as part of the overall processing shown in Figure 7A. If it is determined in S707 that the auxiliary toy body 110 has been attached, in S713 the CPU 601 refers to the performance output table 800 and outputs the performance when the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached via the speaker 608 and LED 604. The performance output may consist of multiple stages of different performances depending on a predetermined time. If the operator 104 or the operation unit 101 is operated while the performance output in S713 is being performed, the performance output may continue ignoring the operation, or a different performance output may be performed in response to the operation of the operator 104 or the operation unit 101.

[0045] In S714, the CPU 601 determines whether the operator 104 has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to S715; otherwise, it proceeds to S716. In S715, the CPU 601 refers to the performance output table 800 and outputs the performance result when the operator 104 has been operated via the speaker 608 and LED 604, and terminates the processing of this flowchart. In S716, the CPU 601 determines whether the control unit 101 has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to S717; otherwise, it terminates the processing of this flowchart. The detailed processing in S717 is carried out according to the processing procedure shown in Figure 7B above. Note that the performance output based on the operation of the operator 104 and control unit 101 when the auxiliary toy body 110 is attached may be changed according to the identification result of the attached auxiliary toy body 110. After the processing of this flowchart is completed, the process proceeds to S709 shown in Figure 7A.

[0046] As described above, the performance output toy according to this embodiment comprises a main toy body and a sub-toy body detachably attached to the main toy body. The main toy body comprises an operating unit that automatically returns to its initial position after operation, and a first detection unit that detects a first state when the operating unit is operated from its initial position and detects a second state when the operating unit returns to its initial position. The main toy body also comprises a mounting unit to which the sub-toy body is attached, a second detection unit that detects the type of sub-toy body attached to the mounting unit, and a control unit that controls the performance output based on the detection result of at least one of the first and second detection units. When the first detection unit detects the second state, the control unit controls the performance output according to the type of sub-toy body detected by the second detection unit. According to the present invention, a novel mechanism for an operating unit to output a performance can be provided in a performance output toy.

[0047] 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 performance output toy is not particularly limited and includes various shapes such as armor, ornaments, watches, clothing, robots, etc.

[0048] <Summary of Embodiments> The above embodiment discloses at least the following performance output toys. (1) A performance output toy comprising a main toy body and a secondary toy body that is detachably attached to the main toy body, The main toy body is The control unit automatically returns to its initial position after operation, A first detection unit detects a first state when the operating unit is operated from the initial position, and detects a second state when the operating unit returns to the initial position. The mounting part to which the aforementioned toy body is attached, A second detection unit for detecting the type of the auxiliary toy body attached to the mounting part, A control unit that controls the performance output based on the detection result of at least one of the first detection unit and the second detection unit. Equipped with, The control unit controls the performance output according to the type of the auxiliary toy body detected by the second detection unit when the first detection unit detects the second state, in a performance output toy. (2) The main toy body is The system further includes an interlocking part that operates in conjunction with the operation of the aforementioned control unit, The first detection unit has a pressable protrusion, The projection is pressed down by the interlocking part when the operating part is in the initial position, and is not pressed down by the interlocking part when the operating part is operated and is not in the initial position, as described in (1). (3) The performance output toy according to (2), wherein the protruding portion has a contact surface that is inclined with respect to the direction of collision with the interlocking part so as to mitigate the impact when the operating portion returns to the initial position and collides with the interlocking part. (4) The performance output toy according to (2) or (3), wherein the contact portion in which the interlocking part contacts the protruding portion has a notch formed at the corner that first contacts the protruding portion when the operating portion returns to the initial position. (5) The first detection unit detects the first state when the pressing state is released, and detects the second state when the main toy body is pressed from the front to the back, according to any one of (2) to (4). (6) The main toy body further comprises a gearbox that incorporates a return mechanism for automatically returning the operating part to the initial position when the operating part is operated, the performance output toy according to any one of (1) to (5). (7) The second detection unit comprises a plurality of detection elements, The aforementioned toy body is provided with an identification body that presses at least some of the plurality of detection elements, The second detection unit identifies the type of the attached auxiliary toy body according to the combination of pressed detection elements, an output toy according to any one of (1) to (6). (8) The mounting portion is formed in a shape that restricts the mounting direction of the auxiliary toy body, as described in any one of (1) to (7). (9) The mounting portion is formed as a heart-shaped recess, according to any one of (1) to (8) of the performance output toy. (10) The mounting portion is equipped with a locking claw that is biased in the locking direction by the elastic force of a spring, The locking claw moves when the auxiliary toy body is pressed in a direction that compresses the spring. The performance output toy according to any one of (1) to (9), wherein when the engagement opening of the auxiliary toy body reaches the position of the locking claw, it returns to the locking position due to the elastic force of the spring and engages with the engagement opening. (11) The main toy body is a clock-shaped toy, The aforementioned operating unit corresponds to the minute hand of a clock and is a performance output toy described in any one of (1) to (10). (12) The control unit, When the first state is detected, the first effect is output. A performance output toy described in any one of (1) to (11), which outputs a second performance different from the first performance when the second state is detected. (13) The control unit outputs a third performance different from the first and second performances when the second detection unit detects the attachment of the auxiliary toy body, according to any one of (1) to (12) of the performance output toy. (14) The control unit further controls the performance pattern according to the identification result of the sub-toy body by the second detection unit, as described in any one of (1) to (13). (15) The main toy body is a performance output toy according to any one of (1) to (14), comprising a light-emitting section that provides light output as a performance output. (16) The main toy body further comprises a sound output unit that outputs sound, The control unit controls the performance output by controlling the light emitted from the light-emitting unit and the sound output from the sound output unit based on the detection result of the first detection unit or the second detection unit, according to any one of (1) to (15). 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[0049] 100: Main toy body, 102: Mounting part, 103: Second detection part, 104: Operator, 105: Light-emitting part, 106: Sound output part, 107: Detection element, 110: Sub-toy body, 120: Performance output toy, 201: Protruding part, 202: Interlocking part, 203: First detection part, 401: Identifier

Claims

1. A performance output toy comprising a main toy body and a secondary toy body that is detachably attached to the main toy body, The main toy body is The control unit automatically returns to its initial position after operation, A first detection unit detects a first state when the operating unit is operated from the initial position, and detects a second state when the operating unit returns to the initial position. The mounting part to which the aforementioned toy body is attached, A second detection unit for detecting the type of the auxiliary toy body attached to the mounting part, A control unit that controls the performance output based on the detection result of at least one of the first detection unit and the second detection unit. Equipped with, The control unit controls the performance output according to the type of the auxiliary toy body detected by the second detection unit when the first detection unit detects the second state, in a performance output toy.

2. The main toy body is The system further includes an interlocking part that operates in conjunction with the operation of the aforementioned control unit, The first detection unit has a pressable protrusion, The projection is pressed down by the interlocking part when the operating unit is in the initial position, and is not pressed down by the interlocking part when the operating unit is operated and is not in the initial position, as described in claim 1.

3. The toy with a performance output according to claim 2, wherein the protruding portion has a contact surface that is inclined with respect to the collision direction with the interlocking part when the operating portion returns to the initial position.

4. The toy for displaying sound effects according to claim 3, wherein the contact portion in which the interlocking part contacts the protruding portion has a notch formed at the corner that first contacts the protruding portion when the operating portion returns to the initial position.

5. The toy with a performance output according to claim 2, wherein the first detection unit detects the first state when the pressing state is released and detects the second state when the main toy body is pressed from the front to the back.

6. The main toy body further comprises a gearbox that incorporates a return mechanism for automatically returning to the initial position when the operating unit is operated, as described in claim 1.

7. The second detection unit comprises a plurality of detection elements, The aforementioned toy body is provided with an identification body that presses at least some of the plurality of detection elements, The second detection unit identifies the type of the attached auxiliary toy body according to the combination of pressed detection elements, as described in claim 1.

8. The performance output toy according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is formed in a shape that restricts the mounting direction of the auxiliary toy body.

9. The mounting portion is formed as a heart-shaped recess, as described in claim 8, for the performance output toy.

10. The mounting portion is equipped with a locking claw that is biased in the locking direction by the elastic force of a spring, The locking claw moves when the auxiliary toy body is pressed in a direction that compresses the spring. The performance output toy according to claim 1, wherein when the engagement opening of the auxiliary toy body reaches the position of the locking claw, it returns to the locking position due to the elastic force of the spring and engages with the engagement opening.

11. The main toy body is a clock-shaped toy, The aforementioned operating unit corresponds to the minute hand of a clock, as described in claim 1, for the performance output toy.

12. The control unit, When the first state is detected, the first effect is output. The performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein when the second state is detected, a second performance different from the first performance is output.

13. The toy that outputs a performance according to claim 12, wherein the control unit outputs a third performance different from the first and second performances when the second detection unit detects that the auxiliary toy body is attached.

14. The toy with a performance output according to claim 13, wherein the control unit further controls the performance output according to the identification result of the secondary toy body by the second detection unit.

15. The toy with a performance output according to claim 12, wherein the main toy body is equipped with a light-emitting unit that emits light as a performance output.

16. The main toy body further comprises a sound output unit that outputs sound, The performance output toy according to claim 15, wherein the control unit controls the performance pattern by controlling the light emitted from the light-emitting unit and the sound output from the sound output unit based on the detection result of the first detection unit or the second detection unit.

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