Molded toys

Abstract

The present invention can provide, for example, a novel mechanism for facilitating the molding and demolding of an object to be molded in a molded toy. [Solution] The molded toy according to this embodiment is a molded toy for molding a deformable molding material, comprising: a first mold member and a second mold member connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and having a housing portion formed inside which is partially open when closed; and an auxiliary member rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing portion, and assisting in the release of the first mold member and the second mold member from the molded body formed by filling the housing portion with the molding material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a molded toy.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a molded toy in which a deformable object such as paper clay is filled into a molding space of a mold member to form a molded object having a predetermined shape. In Patent Document 1, there is proposed a toy in which after filling a molding space of a mold member with a molded body, a pressing operation on the molded body is performed by a lid portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above prior art, when taking out (releasing) the molded object from the mold, the shape of the molded object may be damaged by directly touching it with a finger or the like. Therefore, it is desirable to be able to take out the molded object from the mold easily without directly touching the molded object.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide, for example, a novel mechanism in a molded toy that facilitates molding and demolding of a molded body.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention relates to, for example, a molded toy for molding a deformable molding material, and is characterized by comprising: a first mold member and a second mold member that are connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and having a housing portion formed inside which is partially open when closed; and an auxiliary member that is rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing portion, and assists in demolding the first mold member and the second mold member from a molded body formed by filling the housing portion with the molding material. The present invention relates to, for example, a molded toy for molding a deformable molding material, comprising: a first mold member and a second mold member connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and having a housing portion formed inside which is partially open when closed; and an auxiliary member rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing portion, and assisting in releasing a molded object formed by filling the housing portion with the molding material from the first mold member and the second mold member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, for example, in molded toys, a novel mechanism can be provided that facilitates the molding and demolding of the molded object. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1A] A diagram showing the external front view of a mold member according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] External perspective view of each component according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing the installation operation of a transfer member according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the installation operation of a retaining member according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram illustrating the filling operation of a molding material according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] A diagram illustrating the discharge operation of a molding material according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the installation operation of an auxiliary member according to one embodiment. [Figure 7A] A diagram illustrating a mold release operation according to one embodiment. [Figure 7B] A diagram illustrating a mold release operation 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] <Composition of each component of a molded toy> Referring to Figures 1A and 1B, each component of the molded toy according to this embodiment will be described. The molded toy is composed of a first mold member 100, a second mold member 110, a holding member 120, a discharge member 130, a transfer member 140, and an auxiliary member 150. Note that these components are examples, and the molded toy may include other components. Figures 1A(a) and (b) show the external front views of the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110, respectively. Figures 1B(a) to (d) are external perspective views of the holding member 120, the discharge member 130, the transfer member 140, and the auxiliary member 150, respectively. Note that the x, y, and z arrows indicate the left, up, and front directions for each component, respectively, and the same applies to the other drawings.

[0011] (Mold member) The first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are components for molding a deformable (flexible) molding material 200, such as paper clay, into a predetermined shape. As shown in Figure 1A(a), the first mold member 100 is composed of a first projection 101a, notches 102a and 103a, a lower end portion 104a, a connecting portion 105a, and a curved portion 106a. Also, as shown in Figure 1A(b), the second mold member 110 is composed of a second projection 101b, notches 102b and 103b, a lower end portion 104b, a connecting portion 105b, and a curved portion 106b. The connecting portions 105a and 105b are rotatably connected to form a hinge portion 203, which will be described later. In detail, three gripping portions formed on the connecting portion 105b are rotatably connected to a rod-shaped receiving portion formed on the connecting portion 105a. As a result, the first type member 100 and the second type member 110 are connected via the hinge portion 203 so that they can be opened and closed. A detailed explanation of the connected state will be given later with reference to Figure 2. The state in which the first type member 100 and the second type member 110 are connected and closed, that is, the state in which their inner surfaces are aligned, will be referred to as the "closed state" below (Figures 3 to 6, etc.). On the other hand, the state in which the first type member 100 and the second type member 110 are connected and open will be referred to as the "open state" below (Figure 2, etc.). The first type member 100 and the second type member 110 will be collectively referred to as the "type member".

[0012] The curved portions 106a and 106b form a housing portion 401 for housing the molding material 200 when the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are connected in a closed state. Therefore, the curved portions 106a and 106b are formed in a curved shape (bowl-shaped) with cavities on the inside of each other in order to form the housing portion 401, and when they come into contact with each other they form a single space (housing portion). Furthermore, the housing portion 401 is open at the portions where the lower ends 104a and 104b come into contact with each other. The molding material 200 can be filled into the housing portion 401 through this opening.

[0013] In the closed state, the notch 102a of the first type member 100 and the notch 102b of the second type member 110 face each other and are configured to contact each other without a gap. Similarly, the notch 103a and the notch 103b also face each other and are configured to contact each other without a gap. Thereby, a receiving port for fitting a holding member 120 described later is formed on the side surface opposite to the hinge portion 203.

[0014] Also, in the closed state of the first type member 100 and the second type member 110, the first protrusion 101a and the second protrusion 101b are arranged at positions facing each other. The first protrusion 101a and the second protrusion 101b function as stoppers for restricting the rotation of an auxiliary member 150 described later. Note that only one of the first protrusion 101a and the second protrusion 101b may be formed.

[0015] (Holding member) The holding member 120 shown in FIG. 1B(a) is a member for holding (fixing) the closed state of the first type member 100 and the second type member 110. By attaching the holding member 120 to the mold members, it is possible to prevent the first type member 100 and the second type member 110 from opening during the molding operation. As shown in FIG. 1B(a), the holding member 120 is configured to include fifth protrusions 121 and 122.

[0016] The fifth protrusion 121 is formed on one side surface of the holding member 120. The fifth protrusion 122 is formed on the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the fifth protrusion 121 is formed. The fifth protrusions 121 and 122 are protrusions for facilitating the attachment and detachment of the holding member 120 to the mold members, and are formed in, for example, a U-shape. Note that the shape of the fifth protrusions 121 and 122 only needs to be a protrusion for facilitating the attachment and detachment of the holding member 120, and is not limited to a specific shape. For example, the user can easily pull out the holding member 120 from the mold members by hooking a finger on the fifth protrusions 121 and 122.

[0017] (Discharge member) The discharge member 130 shown in FIG. 1B(b) is a member for discharging and cutting the excess of the molding material 200 filled in the mold member by a rotational operation. As shown in FIG. 1B(b), the discharge member 130 includes a third protrusion 131, cutting portions 132a and 132b, a main body portion 133, and an outer peripheral portion 135.

[0018] The main body portion 133 is located on the center side, and the outer peripheral portion 135 is formed to surround the outer periphery with a predetermined gap between the main body portion 133. The main body portion 133 and the outer peripheral portion 135 are, for example, cylindrical shapes with different diameters. The predetermined gap is formed over the entire circumference between the main body portion 133 and the outer peripheral portion 135. When inserting the discharge member 130 into the mold member, the lower ends 104a and 104b of the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are inserted into the predetermined gap for mounting. Thereby, the discharge member 130 can hold the mold member by sandwiching it between the inner main body portion 133 and the outer outer peripheral portion 135. When the user rotates the outer peripheral portion 135, the discharge member 130 rotates with the lower ends 104a and 104b of the mold member as guides, and the excess molding material 200 can be discharged and cut. Details of the discharge operation will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

[0019] The main body portion 133 has a hollow portion that penetrates its interior. Within the hollow portion, cut portions 132a and 132b are formed from multiple points on the inner circumference of the main body portion 133 toward the center. In addition, a third projection portion 131 is formed extending outward in the direction of the central axis of the hollow portion. Here, the direction outward in the direction of the central axis refers to the direction of the arrow shown on the discharge member 130 in Figure 1B. When the molding material 200 is filled into the housing portion 401, which will be described later, the third projection portion 131 is inserted into the molding material 200 from the opening of the housing portion 401 and pushes out the molding material 200 corresponding to its volume from the opening to the outside. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1B(b), the cut portions 132a and 132b and the lower end of the third projection portion 131 are arranged in a cross shape, thereby dividing the interior (hollow portion) of the main body portion 133 into four sections 134a, 134b, 134c, and 134d. The four sections 134a, 134b, 134c, and 134d function as passages for discharging excess molding material 200 to the outside of the mold member when the third projection 131 is inserted. The number, shape, and arrangement of the third projection 131 and the cutting sections 132a and 132b are examples only and are not intended to limit the present invention. For example, three cutting sections may be provided radially, as long as they are configured to cut off excess molding material 200 that has been extruded to the outside. The main body 133 and the outer peripheral portion 135 may also be shaped to be rotatable when connected to the mold member.

[0020] (Transfer material) The transfer member 140 shown in Figure 1B(c) is a member for transferring a specific shape or pattern to the surface of the molded object 702, and is provided for each of the multiple shapes or patterns. The transfer member 140 is attached to the inner surface (the inner wall forming the housing portion 401) of at least one of the first mold member and the second mold member. As shown in Figure 1B(c), the transfer member 140 is configured to include a sixth projection 141 for fixing to the mold member. By inserting the sixth projection 141 into a predetermined hole in the first mold member 100 or the second mold member 110, the transfer member 140 is fixed in a predetermined position on the mold member and transfers a specific shape to the surface of the molded object 702 without shifting during molding.

[0021] The transfer member 140 may have a shape that mimics, for example, the eyes, nose, and mouth of an animal or character. When the molding material 200 is pressed against the inner surface of the mold member, the side opposite to the sixth projection 141 is pressed against the molded object 702, thereby transferring its shape to the surface of the molded object 702. In this embodiment, the transfer member 140 is a member for transferring the shape of a mouth.

[0022] The transfer member 140 is configured to be detachable from the mold member. This allows the user to create molded objects with different appearances and patterns using the same mold member by replacing it with a different transfer member having a desired design. The shape and number of transfer members 140 are not limited to a specific configuration, as long as they can be arranged on the inner surface of the mold member.

[0023] (Auxiliary member) The auxiliary member 150 shown in Figure 1B(d) is a member that assists in the operation of removing the molded object 702 formed by the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 from the mold members (hereinafter also referred to as demolding). As shown in Figure 1B(d), the auxiliary member 150 is composed of a restricting portion 151, a fourth projection 152, and a base 153.

[0024] The fourth projection 152 extends upward from the center of the base 153 and is formed in a conical shape with a slightly flared base. The fourth projection 152 is inserted into the elongated hole 601 of the molded body 702, which will be described later, formed when the third projection 131 of the discharge member 130 pushes out the molding material 200 filled in the housing 401. This allows the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 to be opened while the molded body 702 is held by the auxiliary member 150. As shown in Figure 1B(d), the tip surface of the fourth projection 152 may have a predetermined shape, such as a triangle, formed by indentations and recesses for transferring a pattern to the molding material 200.

[0025] The restricting portion 151 is formed to rise in the direction of extension of the fourth projection 152 along a part (half-circumference) of the outer edge of the base 153. A gap is formed between the fourth projection 152 and the restricting portion 151. The auxiliary member 150 is rotatably mounted on the mold member using the gap formed therein. At this time, the rotation of the auxiliary member 150 relative to the mold member can be restricted by the end of the restricting portion 151 contacting the first projection 101a of the first mold member 100 or the second projection 101b of the second mold member 110. This restricts the opening of either the first mold member 100 or the second mold member 110, and allows the molded object 702 to be sequentially released from the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110. Details of the attachment and release operation of the auxiliary member 150 will be described later with reference to Figures 6 to 7B.

[0026] <Each molding process for molded toys> Referring to Figures 2 to 7B, each molding process for the molded toy in this embodiment will be described in order.

[0027] (Attachment of transfer material) The attachment of the transfer member will be explained with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 shows how the transfer member 140 is attached to the first mold member 100. The first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are connected in a way that allows them to be opened, as shown in Figure 2, via connecting parts 105a and 105b. The connecting parts 105a and 105b are connected and function as a hinge part 203. The user attaches the transfer member 140 to the inner surface of the mold member with the mold member open. Alternatively, the transfer member 140 may be attached before connecting the mold member. Specifically, as shown in Figure 2, the sixth projection 141 of the transfer member 140 is inserted into the mounting hole 201 provided on the inner surface of the first mold member 100 and fixed in place. The transfer member 140 is held in a predetermined position on the inner surface of the mold member so that displacement does not occur due to the pressure during molding when filling the housing part 401 with molding material 200. The transfer member 140 is also positioned so as to be in close contact with the inner surface of the mold member. This is to prevent the molding material 200 from entering when it is filled into a gap between the transfer member 140 and the mold member. In this embodiment, an example is described in which one transfer member 140 is attached to the inner surface of the first mold member 100, but there is no intention to limit the present invention, and the mold member to which it is attached, the attachment position, and the number of transfer members may be configured as desired depending on the design to be molded.

[0028] (Attachment of retaining member) The attachment of the retaining member will be explained with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3(a) is a perspective view of the retaining member 120. Figure 3(b) is a perspective view showing the retaining member 120 being attached to the mold member. As shown in Figure 3(a), the retaining member 120 is configured to include, in addition to the aforementioned fifth projections 121 and 122, a first mounting projection 301 and a second mounting projection 302 for fixing the retaining member 120 to the mold member.

[0029] The first mounting projection 301 and the second mounting projection 302 are formed on the inner surface side (the side facing the mold member) of the holding member 120 so as to rise in the mounting direction relative to the mold member (the direction of the arrow in Figure 3(b)). After the transfer member 140 is attached to the mold member, the holding member 120 is attached with the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 in the closed state, as shown in Figure 3(b). Specifically, the first mounting projection 301 and the second mounting projection 302 are fitted into the respective receiving openings formed by the notches 102a, 102b and 103a, 103b.

[0030] By holding the mold members in a closed state with the retaining member 120, even if pressure is applied from the inside outward during subsequent operations, the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are prevented from unexpectedly opening, and the closed state can be maintained. This eliminates the need to continuously hold the mold members with your hands to prevent them from opening, making molding operations easier.

[0031] (Filling with molding material) The filling of the molding material will be explained with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a bottom view showing the process of filling the mold members with molding material 200 after the holding member 120 has been attached to the mold members. As shown in Figure 4, when the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are in a closed state, a partially open housing section 401 is formed inside the mold members. The housing section 401 is defined by curved sections 106a and 106b. In the example of Figure 4, the opening is on the bottom side of the mold member. Deformable molding material 200, such as paper clay, is filled into the housing section 401 by pushing it through this opening. At this time, a slightly larger amount of molding material 200 than the internal volume of the housing section 401 is filled. This presses the molding material 200 against the inner wall of the housing section 401, allowing for high-quality molding. During filling, the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 are maintained in a closed state by the holding member 120. This allows the molding material 200 to be filled into the housing section 401 without the mold members being pushed apart (separated) during the filling process.

[0032] (Discharge of molding material) The discharge of the molding material will be explained with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5(a) shows the discharge member 130 being attached to the mold member. Figure 5(b) is a bottom view from below showing the operation of rotating the discharge member 130 to discharge excess molding material 200 from the mold member.

[0033] After filling the housing section 401 with the molding material 200, the discharge member 130 is attached to the lower end of the mold member from the d1 direction, as shown in Figure 5(a). During attachment, as described above in Figure 1B, the lower end of the mold member is inserted into the gap between the main body portion 133 and the outer circumference portion 135 of the discharge member 130. This connects the discharge member 130 so as to be rotatable around the lower ends of the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110. Furthermore, during attachment, the third projection 131 is inserted into the housing section 401 so as to press the molding material 200 filled in the housing section 401 against the inner surface of the mold member and be inserted into the molding material 200. As the third projection 131 and a part of the main body portion 133 are inserted into the inside of the mold member in this way, the volume inside the housing section 401 (molding space) is reduced. As a result, the excess molded material 200 that has been extruded is discharged to the outside of the storage section 401 through compartments 134a to 134d (passages) within the main body 133.

[0034] After attaching the discharge member 130 to the mold member, the user operates the outer circumference 135 to rotate the discharge member 130 in the direction of d2 or d3, as shown in Figure 5(b). This rotational movement compresses the molding material 200 inside, causing it to move from the inside outward so that it is pressed against the inner wall surface of the mold member. As a result of this compression, excess molding material 200 is further pushed out to the outside through the passages (sections 134a to 134d). Furthermore, this compression movement allows the molding material 200 to adhere more closely (press) to the inner surface of the mold member without any gaps.

[0035] Furthermore, during this rotational movement, the third projection 131 is inserted deeply into the molding material 200 while rotating, thereby forming the elongated hole 601, which will be described later. At the same time, any excess molding material 200 discharged to the outside is cut off by the cutting sections 132a and 132b.

[0036] (Attachment of auxiliary members) The attachment of the auxiliary member will be explained with reference to Figure 6. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the attachment of the auxiliary member 150 to the mold member after the discharge member 130 has been removed. As mentioned above, the third projection 131 of the discharge member 130 creates an elongated hole 601 in the molded body 702 formed in the housing 401. The opening 602 indicates the opening of the elongated hole 601. After removing the discharge member 130 from the mold member, the auxiliary member 150 is attached to the lower ends 104a and 104b of the mold member so as to insert the fourth projection 152 through the opening 602 of the elongated hole 601 in the direction of the arrow in Figure 6. That is, the auxiliary member 150 is rotatably connected to the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110 so as to cover the open portion of the housing 401. With the molded body 702 held by the auxiliary member 150, the molded body 702 can be released from the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110, as will be described later.

[0037] (Mold release of the molded object) The demolding of the molded object will be explained with reference to Figures 7A and 7B. Figure 7A shows the operation of demolding the molded object 702 from the second mold member 110. Figure 7B shows the operation of demolding the molded object 702 from the first mold member 100. Here, the molded object 702 refers to an object made of molding material 200 filled in a housing 401 formed by the first mold member 100 and the second mold member 110.

[0038] The restricting portion 151 provided on the auxiliary member 150 is formed as a semi-circular wall so as to cover either the lower end portion 104a or 104b of the mold member from the outside. The mold member having the lower end portion covered by the restricting portion 151 has its outward opening movement restricted as the restricting portion 151 functions as a wall. By utilizing this "restriction of opening," the molded object 702 can be gradually released from the mold member, as will be described later.

[0039] (Removal from the second type of component) First, in order to release the molded body 702 from the second mold member 110, the auxiliary member 150 is rotated in the d4 direction as shown in Figure 7A(a), and the auxiliary member 150 is positioned so that the restricting portion 151 covers the lower end portion 104a of the first mold member 100 (first position). In the first position, the opening of the first mold member 100 is restricted by the restricting portion 151. On the other hand, the second mold member 110, which does not interfere with the restricting portion 151, can be opened without restriction.

[0040] Furthermore, during rotation, one end of the restricting portion 151 comes into contact with the first projection 101a formed on the first type member 100, causing the auxiliary member 150 to stop at a first position that restricts the opening of the first type member 100 (contact point 701). In other words, the auxiliary member 150 is restricted from further rotation in the d4 direction by the first projection 101a. This allows the auxiliary member 150 to be guided to a position where the second type member 110 can be opened. In the first position, the opening of the first type member 100 is restricted by the restricting portion 151, while the opening of the second type member 110 is not restricted. Note that if the auxiliary member 150 is already positioned in the first position when it is installed, the rotation operation shown in Figure 7A(a) may be omitted.

[0041] After positioning the auxiliary member 150 in the first position, the second mold member 110 is opened in the d5 direction. At this time, the workpiece 702 is held on the auxiliary member 150 side by the insertion of the fourth projection 152. As a result, the workpiece 702 remains in the first mold member 100 together with the auxiliary member 150 and can be released from the second mold member 110.

[0042] (Release from the first mold member) After releasing the second mold member 110, the mold member is closed again. That is, the second mold member 110 is returned to its original position and fixed again to the back side of the molded body 702. However, since they are not fixed in close contact with each other at this stage, the second mold member 110 and the molded body 702 can be easily released from the mold. Subsequently, in order to release the molded body 702 from the first mold member 100, as shown in Figure 7B(a), the auxiliary member 150 is rotated in the d6 direction and positioned so that the restricting portion 151 covers the lower end portion 104b of the second mold member 110 (second position). Here, the d6 direction is the opposite direction to the d4 direction shown in Figure 7A(a). When positioned in the second position, the opening of the second mold member 110 is restricted by the restricting portion 151. On the other hand, the first mold member 100, which does not interfere with the restricting portion 151, can be opened without restriction.

[0043] Furthermore, during rotation, the end of the restricting portion 151 that is different from the end that interferes with the first projection 101a comes into contact with the second projection 101b formed on the second type member 110. As a result, the auxiliary member 150 stops at a second position that restricts the opening of the second type member 110 (contact point 703). This allows the auxiliary member 150 to be guided to a position where the first type member 100 can be opened.

[0044] After positioning the auxiliary member 150 in the second position, the first mold member 100 is opened in the d7 direction. At this time, the workpiece 702 is held on the auxiliary member 150 side by the insertion of the fourth projection 152. As a result, the workpiece 702 remains in the second mold member 110 together with the auxiliary member 150 and can be released from the first mold member 100.

[0045] In this way, by using the auxiliary member 150, the molded object 702 can be gradually released from the mold member. Finally, with the first mold member 100 open, the auxiliary member 150 is rotated again to the first position to open the second mold member 110, and the molded object 702 can be completely removed from the mold member. As explained in Figure 7A, since the molded object 702 has already gone through one release process, the adhesion between the molded object 702 and the second mold member 110 is reduced, making it easy to remove. After mold release, the auxiliary member 150 may be removed from the molded object 702.

[0046] Furthermore, the mold members may be demolded in any order. However, if a pattern or specific shape has been transferred to the molded object 702, the mold members must be closed again when demolding the second mold member, which may cause the transfer position to shift. For this reason, it is desirable to demold the transfer member 140 or the mold member without transfer-related protrusions first. In addition, either the first projection 101a or the second projection 101b may be formed on either the first mold member 100 or the second mold member 110. In this case, it is desirable that the auxiliary member 150 has a shape with thickness corresponding to the regulating portion 151 so that it stops appropriately at both the first and second positions.

[0047] As described above, the molded toy according to this embodiment is a molded toy for molding a deformable molding material, and comprises a first mold member and a second mold member connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, with a housing portion formed inside that is partially open when closed, and an auxiliary member rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing portion, and assisting in the release of the first mold member and the second mold member from the molded body formed by filling the housing portion with the molding material. In this way, according to this embodiment, the molded body can be released from the mold members in stages by using the auxiliary member. This makes it possible to easily remove the molded body from the mold without directly touching it, while preventing deformation of the molded body. Thus, according to this embodiment, for example, a novel mechanism can be provided that facilitates the molding and release of a molded body in a molded toy.

[0048] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, the shape of the molded toy is not particularly limited and includes various shapes such as people, animals, robots, insects, dinosaurs, etc.

[0049] <Summary of Embodiments> The above embodiments disclose at least the following molded toys and molding components. (Item 1) A molding toy that molds a deformable molding material, A first type member and a second type member are connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and a housing portion is formed inside which is partially open when closed, An auxiliary member is rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing section, and assists in demolding the first mold member and the second mold member from the molded object formed by filling the housing section with the molding material. A molded toy equipped with [specific features / features]. (Item 2) The auxiliary member has a restricting portion that limits the opening of either the first type member or the second type member. The molded toy according to item 1, wherein the position of the restricting portion is switched between a first position that restricts the opening of the first mold member and a second position that restricts the opening of the second mold member by rotating the auxiliary member relative to the connected first mold member and second mold member, thereby sequentially releasing the molded body from the first mold member and the second mold member. (Item 3) The first type member has a first projection that contacts the restricting portion to limit the rotation of the auxiliary member, The second type member has a second projection that contacts the restricting portion to limit the rotation of the auxiliary member, The molded toy according to item 2, wherein, due to the rotational movement of the auxiliary member, the restricting portion comes into contact with the first projection, and the restricting portion stops in a first position that restricts the opening of the first molded member, and when the restricting portion comes into contact with the second projection, the restricting portion stops in a second position that restricts the opening of the second molded member. (Item 4) A molded toy according to any one of items 1 to 3, further comprising a discharge member rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member in a state in which the molding material is filled into the storage section, and which discharges excess molding material from the storage section by rotation. (Item 5) The molding toy according to item 4, wherein the discharge member has a third projection that is inserted into the housing, and when inserted into the molded body and rotated, it discharges excess molding material while forming an elongated hole in the molded body. (Item 6) The discharge member further comprises a cylindrical main body having a through-hole, and a cut portion formed from multiple points on the inner circumference of the main body toward the center, The molded toy according to item 5, wherein the third projection is formed by extending outward in the axial direction of the central axis of the cavity. (Item 7) When the discharge member is inserted into the workpiece, the molding material is pushed out from the housing. The cutting portion cuts off the molded material that has been pushed outwards by rotating the discharge member, as described in item 6. (Item 8) The auxiliary member has a fourth projection that is inserted into the elongated hole in the molded body formed by the third projection of the discharge member, A molded toy according to any one of items 5 to 7, wherein the molded body is held by the auxiliary member and released from the first mold member and the second mold member by inserting the fourth projection into the elongated hole. (Item 9) The system further comprises a holding member that maintains the closed state of the first type member and the second type member, The molded toy according to any one of items 1 to 8, wherein the retaining member has a fifth projection for facilitating the attachment and detachment of the retaining member. (Item 10) The molded toy according to item 9, wherein the first type member and the second type member have notches formed for fitting the retaining member in the closed state. (Item 11) A molded toy according to any one of items 1 to 10, wherein a transfer member for transferring a specific shape onto the surface of the molded object is detachably mounted on the inner surface of at least one of the first molded member and the second molded member. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 100: Type 1 member, 110: Type 2 member, 120: Holding member, 130: Discharge member, 140: Transfer member, 150: Auxiliary member, 151: Regulating part, 152: Fourth projection, 200: Molding material, 702: Molded body

Claims

1. A molding toy that molds a deformable molding material, A first type member and a second type member are connected via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and a housing portion is formed inside which is partially open when closed, An auxiliary member is rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member so as to cover the open portion of the housing section, and assists in releasing the molded object formed by filling the housing section with the molding material from the first mold member and the second mold member. A molded toy equipped with [specific features / features].

2. The auxiliary member has a restricting portion that limits the opening of either the first type member or the second type member. The molded toy according to claim 1, wherein the position of the restricting portion is switched between a first position that restricts the opening of the first mold member and a second position that restricts the opening of the second mold member by rotating the auxiliary member relative to the connected first mold member and second mold member, thereby sequentially releasing the molded body from the first mold member and the second mold member.

3. The first type member has a first projection that contacts the restricting portion to limit the rotation of the auxiliary member, The second type member has a second projection that contacts the restricting portion to limit the rotation of the auxiliary member, The molded toy according to claim 2, wherein, due to the rotational movement of the auxiliary member, when the restricting portion comes into contact with the first projection, the restricting portion stops in a first position that restricts the opening of the first molded member, and when the restricting portion comes into contact with the second projection, the restricting portion stops in a second position that restricts the opening of the second molded member.

4. The molded toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a discharge member rotatably connected to the first mold member and the second mold member in a state in which the molding material is filled into the storage portion, and which discharges excess molding material from the storage portion by rotation.

5. The molding toy according to claim 4, wherein the discharge member has a third projection that is inserted into the interior of the housing, and when inserted into the molded body and rotated, it discharges excess molding material while forming an elongated hole in the molded body.

6. The discharge member further comprises a cylindrical main body having a through-hole, and a cut portion formed from multiple points on the inner circumference of the main body toward the center, The molded toy according to claim 5, wherein the third projection is formed by extending outward in the direction of the central axis of the cavity.

7. When the discharge member is inserted into the workpiece, the molding material is pushed out from the housing. The molding toy according to claim 6, wherein the cutting portion cuts off the molding material extruded to the outside by rotating the discharge member.

8. The auxiliary member has a fourth projection which is inserted into the elongated hole in the molded body formed by the third projection of the discharge member. The molded toy according to claim 5, wherein the molded object is held by the auxiliary member and released from the first mold member and the second mold member by inserting the fourth projection into the elongated hole.

9. The system further comprises a holding member that maintains the closed state of the first type member and the second type member, The molded toy according to claim 4, wherein the retaining member has a fifth projection for facilitating the attachment and detachment of the retaining member.

10. The molded toy according to claim 9, wherein the first molded member and the second molded member have notches formed therein for fitting the retaining member in the closed state.

11. The molded toy according to claim 1, wherein a transfer member for transferring a specific shape onto the surface of the molded object is detachably attached to the inner surface of at least one of the first mold member and the second mold member.

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