Model toys and model parts

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel mechanism for suitably attaching model parts to, for example, model toys. [Solution] This toy model comprises a first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, a second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, a third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, and an elastic member stretched over the ends of the second and third parts, respectively, opposite to the ends connected to the first part. When the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second and third parts rotate in the predetermined direction around the first and second connecting portions, respectively.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] For humanoid toys (model toys), model parts such as weapons can be attached. For example, they are attached in a form in which the model part is held by the hand part of the model toy. Patent Document 1 proposes a hand toy part that makes the expression of the hand grip in a model toy more natural.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above prior art, although the expression of the hand grip is natural, it is not suitable for gripping a predetermined weapon, for example, an arrow. Also, by making the shape of the weapon side such as an arrow easy to hold, the weapon or the like can be held in a more natural expression, and there is room for improvement. Further, by not only gripping the weapon but also suitably reproducing the usage state, a more immersive weapon part can be provided.

[0005] The present invention provides, for example, a novel mechanism for suitably attaching model parts in a model toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention relates to a model toy, for example, comprising: a first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end; a second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion; a third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion; and an elastic member stretched over the ends of the second and third parts, respectively, opposite to the ends connected to the first part, wherein when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second and third parts rotate in the predetermined direction around the first and second connecting portions, respectively.

[0007] Furthermore, the present invention relates to, for example, a model part comprising: a first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end; a second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion; a third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion; and an elastic member stretched over the ends of the second and third parts, respectively, opposite to the ends connected to the first part, wherein when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second and third parts rotate in the predetermined direction around the first and second connecting portions, respectively. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism for suitably attaching model parts to a model toy can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] A diagram showing an example of (a) the external view from the front and (b) the disassembled view of a bow component in a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing an example of (a) the external view from the front and (b) the disassembled view of a bow and arrow component in a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A figure showing an example of (a) a front view and (b) a top view of a hand part in a model toy according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing a partial assembly configuration of a bow component according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] A diagram showing the rotational movement of a bow component according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the mounting configuration of a bow and arrow component to a hand component according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the state of use of the bow component in a model toy 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] <Composition of model parts (bow parts)> Referring to Figure 1, an example of the configuration of a bow component, which is a model part attached to a toy toy according to this embodiment, will be described. Figure 1(a) shows the external front view of the bow component 100, and Figure 1(b) shows the disassembled front view of the bow component 100. The x, y, and z arrows indicate the upward, left, and forward directions in the toy toy, respectively, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0012] In this embodiment, a humanoid model toy is used as an example for explanation, but there is no intention to limit the present invention, and it can be applied to various models such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, weapons, ornaments, etc. Furthermore, since the present invention is characterized by model parts (decorative parts) attached to the model toy, such as bow parts, bow and arrow parts, and hand parts, a diagram showing the entire model toy has been omitted.

[0013] The model part, bow part 100, is composed of parts 101 to 106. Part 101 corresponds to the first part and forms the gripping part of the bow part. The gripping part is the part that is grasped by the left hand part of the model toy. The left hand part can be any shape as long as it is capable of grasping the said gripping part. Part 102 corresponds to the second part and forms the upper part of the bow part. Part 103 corresponds to the third part and forms the lower part of the bow part.

[0014] Part 101 has connecting parts at both ends, and parts 102 and 103 are rotatably connected to each connecting part. According to this embodiment, the rotation of parts 102 and 103 expresses the bending of a bow and provides a sense of realism in the state of use of the weapon parts. Details of the rotation configuration will be described later.

[0015] Part 106 is connected to the end of each part 102 and 103 opposite to the end connected to part 101. Parts 104 and 105 are fitted to each connection point with part 106 to prevent part 106 from coming off. Specifically, both ends of part 106 are formed in a ring shape, and these rings are fitted into cylindrical connecting parts formed at the ends of parts 102 and 103, and then parts 104 and 105 are fitted over them. Part 106 forms the string of the bow component and is made of an elastic material. Therefore, part 106 operates as if being pulled in the direction of the applied force. This makes it possible to perform the action of drawing a bow.

[0016] <Composition of model parts (bow and arrow parts)> Referring to Figure 2, an example of the configuration of a bow and arrow component, which is a model part attached to a toy model according to this embodiment, will be described. Figure 2(a) shows the external front view of the bow and arrow component 200, which is a model part, and Figure 2(b) shows the disassembled front view of the bow and arrow component 200.

[0017] The arrow component 200 is composed of components 201 to 203. Component 201 corresponds to the arrowhead component. Component 202 corresponds to the shaft component. Component 203 corresponds to the feather component and is formed to be hollow and penetrate in order to receive the shaft component.

[0018] Component 201 is connected to one end of component 202, and component 203 is slidably connected to the other end of component 202 in the direction of the arrow in the figure. Thus, in the arrow component according to this embodiment, the feather component can slide with respect to the shaft of the arrow. Also, as described above, component 203 is formed with a hollow interior, and the hollow portion penetrates. This hollow portion is formed so that component 202, which is the shaft component, can be inserted. Thereby, a part of the shaft can protrude to the rear side of the feather component. In this embodiment, the protruding portion can be used to easily connect to the hand component. The detailed mounting configuration will be described later.

[0019] <Configuration of the hand component> Referring to FIG. 3, the configuration of the hand component 300 of the model toy according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3(a) shows a front view of the hand component 300. FIG. 3(b) shows a plan view of the hand component 300. Here, the right hand component will be described as an example of the hand component, but the left hand component may have the same configuration as the right hand component. Note that when the left hand component is configured to hold the gripping portion of part 101, it does not need to have the same configuration as the right hand component.

[0020] The hand component 300 includes finger portions 301a to 301e, a back of the hand portion 302, a palm portion 303, and a connecting portion 304. The connecting portion 304 is connected to the arm portion of a model toy (not shown). The finger portions 301a to 301e correspond to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger in order. According to this embodiment, an insertion hole 305, which is a through hole, is formed between the finger portion 301b, which is the index finger, and the finger portion 301c, which is the middle finger. One end of component 202, which is the shaft component of the arrow component 200, is inserted into the insertion hole 305. In this embodiment, a form in which an insertion hole is formed between the finger portions is shown, but it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it may be formed between other finger portions or other parts of the hand component.

[0021] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(b), a spatial region 306 is formed between the finger portions 301b to 301e and the palm portion 303. One end of part 202 of the bow and arrow component 200 enters this spatial region 306 by passing through the insertion hole 305. A detailed configuration will be described later with reference to Figure 6.

[0022] <Detailed configuration of the bow components> Referring to Figure 4, the detailed configuration of the bow component according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 4(a) shows an exploded perspective view of a part of the bow component 100. Figure 4(b) shows the parts shown in Figure 4(a) connected together. Here, the connection configuration between part 101 and part 102 will be described. The connection configuration between part 101 and part 103 is the same as the connection configuration between part 101 and part 102, so the description will be omitted.

[0023] Part 101 comprises a gripping portion 401, a first connecting portion 402, a second connecting portion 403, and a restricting portion 404. Part 102 comprises a main body portion 411, connecting portions 412, 414, and a restricting portion 413.

[0024] The first connecting portion 402 and the connecting portion 412 are rotatably connected to each other. The first connecting portion 402 is formed in a ring shape, as shown in the example figure. The connecting portion 412 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to be rotatably inserted into the ring-shaped connecting portion. Restricting portions 404 and 413 are formed near the outer circumference of each connecting portion 402 and 413, respectively. When parts 101 and 102 are assembled, parts of these restricting portions 404 and 413 come into contact with or separate from each other, thereby restricting the range of rotation.

[0025] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4(b), a gap 420 is formed when parts 101 and 102 are assembled. In this state, the restricting portion 404 and restricting portion 413 are separated on the inside and in contact on the outside. Using this gap 420, part 102 can rotate around each connecting portion 402 and 412 in a predetermined direction, which is the direction of the arrow in the figure (inside the bow part 100). Note that because the restricting portion 404 and restricting portion 413 are in contact on the outside, rotation of part 102 in the direction opposite to the arrow in the figure is restricted.

[0026] When part 102 rotates and enters the gap 420, the gap 420 is filled by a portion of part 102, preventing part 102 from rotating any further. In this state, the restricting portion 404 and the restricting portion 413 come into contact on the inside, creating a gap on the outside, allowing rotation in the opposite direction to the arrow in the figure. In other words, this state represents the working state of the bow part 100, and parts 102 and 103 become rotatable to return to the normal state of being unused.

[0027] Part 103, which is connected to the second connecting part 403, is configured similarly to part 102, and can rotate inward relative to part 101 from the state shown in Figure 4(b), just like part 102. In other words, according to this embodiment, part 102, which forms the upper part of the bow component 100, and part 103, which forms the lower part of the bow component 100, can rotate inward relative to part 101 from the state shown in Figure 4(b). On the other hand, due to the restricting parts 404 and 413, parts 102 and 103 cannot rotate outward relative to part 101 from the state shown in Figure 4(b). As a result, according to this embodiment, the bending of the bow is expressed, and the bow component does not bend unnaturally (it does not rotate outward from the state shown in Figure 4(b), nor does it rotate inward more than necessary).

[0028] <Rotational movement of the bow component> Referring to Figure 5, the rotational movement of the bow component 100 according to this embodiment will be explained. Figure 5(a) shows the front view of the bow component 100 before rotation, and Figure 5(b) shows the front view of the bow component 100 after rotation. Since Figure 5(a) is the same as Figure 1(a), its explanation will be omitted.

[0029] As shown in Figure 5(b), when part 106 is pulled in the direction of the arrow from the state in Figure 5(a), the ends of parts 102 and 103 are pulled inward toward the bow part 100, and parts 102 and 103 rotate in a predetermined direction (inward) relative to part 101. In this way, according to this embodiment, the bending of the bow part 100 can be expressed by pulling the string. This makes it possible to express actions such as shooting an arrow more naturally.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in the dotted line area 501 in Figure 5(b), when the bow component 100 is bent, parts of part 101 and part 102 come into contact on the inside, and parts of part 101 and part 103 come into contact on the inside. This restricts parts 102 and 103 from rotating further inward from the state shown in Figure 5(b), preventing unnatural inward rotation. On the other hand, when the bow component 100 is bent as shown in Figure 5(b) (the bow component in use), a gap is formed on the outside, as shown in 502, unlike the gap 420. Using this gap 502 formed on the outside, parts 102 and 103 can rotate relative to part 101 in the opposite direction to the arrow in the figure (outward direction), returning to the state shown in Figure 5(a) (the bow component in unused state).

[0031] <Bow and arrow grip configuration> Referring to Figure 6, the gripping configuration of the bow and arrow component 200 by the hand component 300 according to this embodiment will be explained. Figure 6 shows a plan view when the bow and arrow component 200 is attached to the hand component 300.

[0032] As described above, part 203, which is the feather part of the bow and arrow part 200, can slide on part 202, which is the shaft part, in the direction of part 201, which is the arrowhead part. Figure 6 shows part 203 slid in the direction of part 201, with part 202 protruding from the rear side of part 203. Furthermore, in the state shown in Figure 6, the protruding part of part 202 penetrates the insertion hole 305 of the hand part 300 and enters the spatial region 306. As a result, the spatial region 306 is an area enclosed by a part of part 202 that has penetrated the insertion hole 305 and the finger parts 301b to 301e of the hand part 300. Part 106, which forms the string of the bow part 100, can be hooked and held in this enclosed spatial region 306.

[0033] <Bow weapon usage status> Referring to Figure 7, the usage of the bow part 100, the bow and arrow part 200, and the hand part 300 in the model toy according to this embodiment will be explained. Figure 7 shows a front view when the bow part 100 and the bow and arrow part 200 are connected to the hand part 300 and operated.

[0034] In this embodiment of the model toy, as shown in Figure 7, the action of shooting an arrow can be expressed in a model toy equipped with a bow weapon by hooking and pulling part 106 with the hand part 300 that holds the bow and arrow part 200. Note that the left hand part of the model toy (not shown) is attached to grasp part 101. In the case of a real bow and arrow, the fletching does not slide, but if that part were to be reproduced, the connection configuration with the hand part 300 would become complicated and difficult to easily realize. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the fletching part is slid to make the shaft of the bow and arrow protrude to the rear, and this part can be used to easily realize a configuration in which the string of the bow part is hooked on as well as connected to the hand part. Furthermore, by pulling part 106, which is the string, parts 102 and 103 of the bow part 100 rotate in the direction of the arrow relative to part 101, and the bending of the bow can be expressed. This makes it possible to reproduce a more realistic state of use of the weapon part.

[0035] As described above, the model toy according to this embodiment comprises a first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, a second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, a third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, and an elastic member stretched over the ends of the second and third parts, respectively, opposite to the ends connected to the first part. When the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second and third parts rotate in the predetermined direction around the first and second connecting portions, respectively. Thus, according to this embodiment, a novel mechanism for suitably attaching model parts to a model toy can be provided. <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, in the above embodiments, decorative parts such as bow parts were described as model parts, but the present invention can be applied to any model part that involves pulling an elastic member with a hand part, etc. Also, although weapon parts were described as model parts, the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a part that is attached to a model toy.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the model parts were described as including a bow part, a bow and arrow part, and a hand part. However, the present invention does not require the model parts to include all of these parts, and can be provided in various forms, such as a model part including a bow part and a bow and arrow part, a model part including a bow and arrow part and a hand part, or a model part including each part individually. It may also be provided in a form that includes other parts.

[0037] <Summary of Embodiments> The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toys and model parts. (1) It is a model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, A second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, A third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, An elastic member is stretched over the end of the second part and the third part, respectively, on the end opposite to the end connected to the first part. Equipped with, A model toy in which, when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second part and the third part rotate in the predetermined direction around the first connecting part and the second connecting part, respectively. (2) The first part, the second part, and the third part form a bow component. The elastic member forms the string of the bow component. The aforementioned model toy further includes a bow and arrow part, The aforementioned bow and arrow component is It has arrowhead parts, shaft parts, and feather parts, The wing part is slidably attached to the shaft part, as described in (1). (3) The bow and arrow component is such that when the feather part is slid toward the arrowhead part, the shaft part protrudes toward the rear of the feather part, as described in (2). (4) The model toy according to (3), wherein a portion of the shaft part that protrudes from the rear side of the wing part is inserted into and connected to a portion of the hand part of the model toy. (5) The model toy according to (4), wherein a part of the hand part has an insertion hole formed to receive a part of the shaft part. (6) (5) The model toy described above, wherein a part of the hand component is a finger. (7) The aforementioned insertion hole is a through hole, The model toy according to (5) or (6), wherein the elastic member forming the string of the bow part is hooked and held inside the region surrounded by a part of the shaft part that passes through the insertion hole and the part of the hand part. (8) The model toy according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the second part and the third part each have a restricting part that limits the range of rotation. (9) Model parts, A first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, A second part rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, A third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, An elastic member is stretched over the end of the second part and the third part, respectively, on the end opposite to the end connected to the first part. Equipped with, A model part in which, when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second part and the third part rotate in the predetermined direction around the first connecting part and the second connecting part, respectively. (10) The first part, the second part, and the third part form a bow component. The elastic member forms the string of the bow component. The aforementioned model parts further include a bow and arrow part, The aforementioned bow and arrow component is It has arrowhead parts, shaft parts, and feather parts, The wing part is slidably mounted on the shaft part, as described in (9). [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 100: Bow parts, 101-106: Parts, 200: Bow and arrow parts, 201-203: Parts, 300: Hand parts, 301a-301e: Finger parts, 302: Back of hand part, 303: Palm part, 304: Connecting part, 305: Insertion hole, 306: Spatial area

Claims

1. It is a model toy, A first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, A second part is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, A third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, An elastic member is stretched over the end of the second part and the third part, respectively, on the end opposite to the end connected to the first part. Equipped with, A model toy in which, when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second part and the third part rotate in the predetermined direction around the first connecting part and the second connecting part, respectively.

2. The first part, the second part, and the third part form a bow component. The elastic member forms the string of the bow component. The aforementioned model toy further includes a bow and arrow part, The aforementioned bow and arrow component is It has arrowhead parts, shaft parts, and feather parts, The model toy according to claim 1, wherein the wing part is slidably attached to the shaft part.

3. The model toy according to claim 2, wherein when the feather part is slid toward the arrowhead part, the shaft part protrudes toward the rear of the feather part in the opposite direction to the direction of the arrowhead part.

4. The model toy according to claim 3, wherein a portion of the shaft part that protrudes to the rear of the feather part in the opposite direction to the arrowhead part is inserted into and connected to a portion of the hand part of the model toy.

5. The model toy according to claim 4, wherein an insertion hole is formed in a part of the hand part to receive a part of the shaft part.

6. The model toy according to claim 5, wherein a part of the hand component is a finger.

7. The aforementioned insertion hole is a through hole, The model toy according to claim 6, wherein the elastic member forming the string of the bow part is hooked and held inside the region surrounded by a part of the shaft part that passes through the insertion hole and a part of the hand part.

8. The model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second part and the third part each have a restricting part that limits the range of rotation.

9. Model parts, A first part having a first connecting portion at one end and a second connecting portion at the other end, A second part is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion, A third part rotatably connected to the second connecting portion, An elastic member is stretched over the end of the second part and the third part, respectively, on the end opposite to the end connected to the first part. Equipped with, A model part in which, when the elastic member is pulled in a predetermined direction, the second part and the third part rotate in the predetermined direction around the first connecting part and the second connecting part, respectively.

10. The first part, the second part, and the third part form a bow component. The elastic member forms the string of the bow component. The aforementioned model parts further include a bow and arrow part, The aforementioned bow and arrow component is It has arrowhead parts, shaft parts, and feather parts, The model part according to claim 9, wherein the wing part is slidably attached to the shaft part.

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