Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy with high taste.SOLUTION: A toy 1 comprises a first plane 11 including one surface 111 having a first play part and the other surface 112 opposite to the one surface 111, and a second plane 12 connected to the first plane part 11 and including one surface 121 having a second play part and the other surface 122 opposite to the one surface 121; where the toy can take a first form 1F in which the one surface 111 of the first plane 11 and the one surface 121 of the second plane 12 are exposed therefrom, and a second form 2F in which the one surface 111 of the first plane 11 and the one surface 121 of the second plane 12 are stored inside thereof. In the first form 1F, when the first plane 11 is placed on a mounting surface 40, the second plate 12 can hold an upright state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to toys.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there are toys that play by storing items. For example, in Patent Document 1, a cloth-like body having a printed surface with a floor plan of a house, and a play mat are known, in which the cloth-like body is bent at the middle part, and locking portions on opposite sides lock with each other to form a bag-like body.

[0003] The toy described in Patent Document 1 is a bag body in which the facing bag sides are opened and closed by locking portions, and a floor plan of a house is drawn on the facing bag sides. With this drawn floor plan of the house, it is a configuration devised to be used as a storage item while enjoying it.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In Patent Document 1, since it is a storage item with a floor plan of a house drawn inside the bag-like body, there is a problem in the configuration and interest when playing with it as a toy.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly interesting toy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The toy according to the present invention A toy comprising: a first planar portion having one side with a first play area and the other side opposite to the first side; and a second planar portion connected to the first planar portion and having one side with a second play area and the other side opposite to the first side, wherein the toy can take the following forms: a first form in which the one side of the first planar portion and the one side of the second planar portion are exposed; and a second form in which the one side of the first planar portion and the one side of the second planar portion are housed inward. The second planar portion is characterized in that, in the first embodiment, it is capable of maintaining an upright position when the first planar portion is placed on a mounting surface. Furthermore, the toy according to the present invention is A toy comprising: a first planar portion having one side with a first play area and the other side opposite to the first side; a second planar portion connected to the first planar portion and having one side with a second play area and the other side opposite to the first side; and a third planar portion connected to the second planar portion, In the first embodiment in which one surface of the first planar portion and one surface of the second planar portion are exposed, the second planar portion and the third planar portion are able to maintain an upright position when the other surface of the first planar portion is placed on a mounting surface. Furthermore, the toy according to the present invention is A toy comprising: a first planar portion having one side with a first play area and the other side opposite to the first side; a second planar portion connected to the first planar portion and having one side with a second play area and the other side opposite to the first side; a third planar portion connected to the second planar portion; and a fourth planar portion connected to at least the second play area and constituting a fourth play area, In the first embodiment in which one surface of the first planar portion and one surface of the second planar portion are exposed, the second planar portion and the third planar portion are able to maintain an upright position when the other surface of the first planar portion is placed on a mounting surface.

[0008] Furthermore, in the toy according to the present invention, The second or first planar portion may have a storage section capable of accommodating an article.

[0009] Furthermore, in the toy according to the present invention, The entrance to the storage compartment may be provided on the other surface of the second flat portion.

[0010] Furthermore, in the toy according to the present invention, In the second form, the one surface of the first flat portion and the one surface of the second flat portion may be in a facing state.

[0011] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, the second flat portion may be configured to be thicker than the first flat portion. may be used.

[0012] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, the second flat portion may contain a material harder than the first flat portion.

[0013] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, it may have a third flat portion connected to the second flat portion, and in the first form, the second flat portion and the third flat portion may be able to maintain a standing state.

[0014] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, the third flat portion may have one surface that is exposed and has a third play portion in the first form.

[0015] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, the third flat portion may have a locking portion that can be locked to a part of the second flat portion, the second flat portion may have a locked portion to which the locking portion can be locked, and in the first form, the locking portion may be connected to the locked portion.

[0016] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, the locking portion may be provided on at least one of the other surface opposite to the one surface of the third flat portion and the opposite side of the connection side where the third flat portion and the second flat portion are connected.

[0017] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, The locked portion may be provided on the other surface of the second flat portion.

[0018] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, In the first aspect, the locking portion may be located between the second flat portion and the third flat portion.

[0019] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, In the second aspect, the locking portion may be capable of being locked to the locked portion.

[0020] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, It may include a fourth flat portion that is at least connected to the second play portion and constitutes a fourth play portion.

[0021] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, The fourth flat portion may be connected to the first play portion and the second play portion.

[0022] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, The fourth flat portion may be thicker or harder than the first flat portion.

[0023] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, It may further include a mounting portion that can be attached to an item.

[0024] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, The mounting portion may be provided at a non-exposed position in the first aspect.

[0025] Also, in the toy according to the present invention, The surface of the toy may be made of cloth.

Effects of the Invention

[0026] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0027] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the first embodiment 1F of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view from the opposite side of Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of the toy in its unfolded state. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the operation for making the toy stand upright. [Figure 5] This is a side view of the first form of the toy. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view of the toy's second form, 2F. [Figure 7] This is a plan view showing the back side of the second form of the toy. [Figure 8] This is a cross-sectional view of line AA in Figure 6. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] The toy according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 8. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the first form 1F of toy 1. Figure 2 is a perspective view taken from the opposite side of Figure 1. Toy 1, as shown in Figure 1, is a toy that is played with by opening a rectangular, flat surface. For example, it can change between a first play state 1F (play state) in which an image resembling a miniature house is drawn on the surface to create a three-dimensional form, and a second form 2F (non-play state shown in Figure 6) when folded. Specifically, Toy 1 has four flat surfaces, for example, a first flat surface 11, a second flat surface 12, a third flat surface 13, and a fourth flat surface 14, and these flat surfaces are connected in a foldable manner.

[0029] The first planar portion 11 has one surface 111 that constitutes the first play area and the other surface 112 opposite to the surface 111 (the back side in Figure 1). The second planar portion 12 is connected to the first planar portion 11 via the first connecting portion 21 and has one surface 121 that constitutes the second play area which is continuous with the first play area and the other surface 122 opposite to the surface 121 (the back side in Figure 1).

[0030] The third planar portion 13 is connected to the second planar portion 12 via the second connecting portion 22 and has one surface 131 and the other surface 132 opposite to the one surface 131, which constitute the third play portion (see Figure 2) associated with the second play portion.

[0031] Furthermore, the fourth planar section 14 constitutes a fourth play section consisting of the planar sections of two parts connected to at least the second play section (i.e., one face 121 of the second planar section 12). More specifically, the first part 14a of the fourth planar section 14 is connected to the second planar section 12 (one face 121) at a third connecting part 23 at one end, and to the first planar section 11 (one face 111) at a fourth connecting part 24 at the other end. The other second part 14b of the fourth planar section 14 is connected to the second planar section 12 (one face 121) at a fourth connecting part 25 at one end, and the other end opposite to the fourth connecting part 25 is configured as a free end 26.

[0032] In the first form 1F shown in Figure 1, the first planar section 11 is placed on the mounting surface 40, and the second planar section 12 and the third planar section 13 are bent with the second connecting section 22 as the apex and held upright. In this state, as part of the toy 1's presentation, one surface 111 of the first planar section 11 mimics the floor of a room, and one surface 121 of the second planar section 12 has a window drawing 121a and an entrance drawing 121b of the room. In other words, the first form 1F is a state in which the first play area on the floor and the upright second play area are exposed on the front side (right side in the figure), forming a three-dimensional indoor space.

[0033] The first part 14a is composed of multiple planar sections, consisting of an upright surface section 14c and a horizontal surface section 14d connected to the upright surface section 14c and capable of being positioned parallel to the mounting surface 40. Furthermore, the horizontal surface section 14d is provided with a curved surface section 14e, whose ends are connected to the horizontal surface section 14d so that an internal space can be formed relative to the horizontal surface section 14d. In the first part 14a, the horizontal surface section 14d is configured to resemble a bed, for example, and the curved surface section 14e is configured to resemble a comforter. A character 30 can be placed in the internal space between the curved surface section 14e and the horizontal surface section 14d, allowing for play in which the character 30 is sleeping in the bed.

[0034] Furthermore, the second part 14b is connected at the fourth connecting section 25 to the entrance drawing 121b inside the house and is positioned diagonally toward the floor. The fourth planar section 14 is thicker or more rigid than the first planar section 11. For example, if the fourth planar section 14 is made of a rigid material, when changing from the second form 2F to the first form 1F, that is, when opening the second planar section 12 relative to the first planar section 11, the first part 14a opens into a rectangle as shown in Figure 1, and the second part 14b is inclined so that its free end 26 touches the first planar section 11. In this way, the fourth planar section 14 creates a three-dimensional structure in the play space.

[0035] Regarding the way to play in the first form 1F, although it is mainly for indoor play, the third planar section 13 can be used as a third play area. For example, as shown in Figure 2, on one surface 131 of the third planar section 13, an outdoor window drawing 131a is drawn at a position corresponding to the window drawing 121a drawn on one surface 121 of the second planar section 12. Also, at a position corresponding to the indoor entrance drawing 121b, there is a drawing that, for example, shows an entrance drawing 131b at the top of a staircase.

[0036] Figure 3 is a perspective view of toy 1 in its unfolded state. As shown in Figure 3, and as can be seen from the unfolded state, the structure is a long, narrow, roughly rectangular shape, with the first planar section 11, the second planar section 12, and the third planar section 13 connected from the upper right side. Although Figure 3 shows the side opposite to the one mainly used for playing, the second planar section 12 is provided with a storage section 20 whose entrance 28 is opened and closed with a fastener 28a.

[0037] Furthermore, one end of the third planar portion 13 (the side with the second connecting portion 22) is provided with a mounting portion 38, which will be described later, that can be attached to other articles. In addition, a strip-shaped locking portion 13c is provided on the other end 27 opposite to the one end. This locking portion 13c has, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener 13f and can engage with the locking portion 12c of the second planar portion 12, which is also made of a hook-and-loop fastener. When assembling to the second form, 2F, the side opposite to the side shown in Figure 3 can be assembled with the opposite side facing upwards.

[0038] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the operation for raising the second planar section 12 and the third planar section 13. From the folded second form 2F (see Figure 6) of toy 1, the second flat section 12 is positioned at an angle (arrow X1) relative to the first flat section 11, as shown in Figure 4. Then, the third flat section 13 is folded using the second connecting section 22 as a pivot point so that it is on the back side of the second flat section 12 (arrow X2). With the toy folded in this way, the first flat section 11 is placed on the mounting surface 40, and the other end 27 of the third flat section 13 is also placed on the mounting surface 40, thereby forming an upright state with the second connecting section 22 as the apex.

[0039] Figure 5 is a side view of the first form of toy 1. As mentioned above, it is possible to maintain the upright position of the toy 1 by folding the third flat portion 13, but in order to more reliably maintain the first form 1F, the locking portion 13c is engaged with the locked portion 12c, as shown in Figure 5. In this way, the engagement between the locking portion 13c and the locked portion 12c maintains the folding angle between the second flat portion 12 and the third flat portion 13.

[0040] Furthermore, in the first form 1F, the mounting portion 38 is located between the second flat portion 12 and the third flat portion 13. Also, because the mounting portion 38 is not exposed to the outside, the appearance when in play is good. In addition, the fastener 28a of the storage portion 20 is also located between the second flat portion 12 and the third flat portion 13.

[0041] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the second form, 2F. The second form 2F of toy 1 is a state in which the first planar portion 11 is folded toward the second planar portion 12, and then the third planar portion 13 is folded on top of the first planar portion 11, as shown in Figure 6. In other words, in the second form 2F, one surface 111 of the first planar portion 11 and one surface 121 of the second planar portion 12 are facing each other (see Figure 8).

[0042] Furthermore, as mentioned above, a mounting portion 38 is provided for attaching to other articles. This mounting portion 38 is, for example, a clamping type that holds other articles in place, and a pair of these are provided near the second connecting portion 22 along the second connecting portion 22. The configuration of the mounting portion 38 is not particularly limited, but for example, it is attached via a mounting band 13d provided on the third flat portion 13.

[0043] Figure 7 is a plan view showing the back side of the second form 2F. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 6. In the second form 2F, a strip-shaped locking portion 13c is used to maintain the toy 1 in a folded state. That is, the second form 2F can be maintained by the engagement of the locking portion 12c and the hook fastener 13f of the locking portion 13c.

[0044] As described above, the second flat surface 12 is provided with a storage section 20 capable of storing articles. In the second form 2F, for example, an entrance 28 is provided on the back side of this storage section 20, that is, on the other surface 122 side of the second flat surface 12. This entrance 28 is configured to be openable and closable by a fastener 28a that opens and closes with a slider, for example. In this way, since the fastener 28a for opening and closing the storage section 20 is provided on the back side of the second form 2F, the operation of storing articles is easy.

[0045] The surface of toy 1 is made of cloth, but as shown in Figure 8, the second flat section 12 is constructed in a bag-like shape. Furthermore, the second flat section 12 is provided with a board-shaped core member 12a made of a material harder than cloth, such as cardboard or a resin sheet. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second flat section 12 is constructed to secure space for the storage section 20 and can be made thicker and harder than the first flat section 11 and the third flat section 13.

[0046] The storage section 20 is formed, for example, by the other surface 122 of the flat section 12 and the inner surface 12b provided inside it. The core member 12a may be placed in an exposed state within the space of the storage section 20, but it is preferable that it be provided in the gap formed by the inner surface 12b and one surface 121 of the flat section 12. This is because the inner side of the storage section 20 is covered by the inner surface 12b, thereby avoiding exposure of the core member 12a, further improving the texture of the inside of the storage section 20, and enhancing the decorative appeal of the inside of the storage section 20.

[0047] As described above, in the first form 1F of this embodiment, when the first planar part 11 is placed on the mounting surface 40, the second planar part 12 can be held upright, thus creating a three-dimensional play space.

[0048] Furthermore, since the toy 1 of this embodiment has a storage section 20 capable of storing articles, articles can be placed inside it, and it can also be used as a container for articles related to the toy 1.

[0049] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the entrance 28 of the storage section 20 is provided on the other surface 122 of the second flat section 12, and in the folded second form 2F, it is on the outside, making it easy to use the storage section 20.

[0050] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the second form 2F, the play area can be folded inward, thereby protecting the play area.

[0051] Furthermore, in toy 1 of this embodiment, the second flat portion 12 is made thicker than the first flat portion 11, which gives the toy some rigidity, making it easier to make the second flat portion 12 stand up (upright). This makes it easier to create a three-dimensional play space.

[0052] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, a core member 12a is provided inside the storage section 20, making it easy to assemble the core member 12a.

[0053] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the third flat portion 13 is connected to the second flat portion 12 by a flexible second connecting portion 22, so that the third flat portion 13 and the second flat portion 12 can be set to a predetermined angle, making it easier to raise the second and third flat portions 12 and 13 upright.

[0054] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, the third flat surface 13 can also be used as a play area, allowing for a wider variety of ways to play.

[0055] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the locking portion 13c provided on the third planar portion 13 is configured to engage with the locked portion 12c of the second planar portion 12, so that the third planar portion 13 and the second planar portion 12 can maintain the first form 1F by the locking portion 13c. Moreover, even in the upright position, the second and third planar portions 12 and 13 can be locked together by the locking portion 13c to prevent movement, thus stably maintaining the play state.

[0056] In the toy 1 of this embodiment, the fourth flat surface 14 is provided to connect the first play area and the second play area, thereby creating a sense of connection and continuity between the play areas and making the play space more enjoyable.

[0057] Furthermore, the fourth planar portion 14 is made of a thicker or harder material than the first planar portion 11 and is connected to either the first or second planar portions 11 or 12. Therefore, by utilizing the action of opening the second planar portion 12 relative to the first planar portion 11, it can be shaped to a desired form.

[0058] Furthermore, since the toy 1 of this embodiment is equipped with an attachment part 38, it can be attached to an object and enjoyed while attached. In addition, the attachment part 38 is provided so as not to be exposed on the inside of the toy 1 when in play mode, so it does not interfere with play and improves the appearance of the toy 1.

[0059] Furthermore, in the toy 1 of this embodiment, since the surface of the toy 1 is made of cloth, it is easy to form the storage section 20 and easy to create image shapes for each play section. Also, it is easy to connect each planar section. Moreover, it is a structure that can easily change between a three-dimensional first form 1F and a folded second form 2F.

[0060] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the storage section 20 capable of storing articles is provided on the second planar section 12, but the invention is not limited to this, and may be provided on the first planar section 11, for example.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a rigid member is provided on the second planar portion 12, but this is not the only possible configuration.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the locking portion 13c is provided on the opposite side (other end side 27) from the second connecting portion 22 to which the third planar portion 13 and the second planar portion 12 are connected. However, it is not limited to this, and may be provided on the other side 132 opposite to one side 131 of the third planar portion 13.

[0063] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the mounting portion 38 is provided on the third flat portion 13, but the configuration is not limited to this, and it may also be provided on the second flat portion 12.

[0064] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described a house-shaped toy modeled after a house, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be various forms of toys, such as parks, zoos, amusement parks, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1 toy 11 First planar section 12 Second planar section 12c Locked part 13. Third Planar Section 13c Locking part 14. Fourth Planar Section 20 Storage compartments 28 Entrance to the storage area 38 Mounting part 40 Mounting surface 111 One side of the first planar section 112 The other surface of the first planar section 121 One side of the second planar section 122 The other surface of the second planar section 131 One side of the third planar section 132 The other surface of the third planar section 1F First Form 2F Second Form

Claims

1. A toy comprising: a first planar portion having one side with a first play area and the other side opposite to the first side; a second planar portion connected to the first planar portion and having one side with a second play area and the other side opposite to the first side; a third planar portion connected to the second planar portion; and a fourth planar portion connected to at least the second play area and constituting a fourth play area, In the first embodiment in which one surface of the first planar portion and one surface of the second planar portion are exposed, when the other surface of the first planar portion is placed on a mounting surface, the second planar portion and the third planar portion can maintain an upright position. toy.

2. The toy according to claim 1, A toy in which the second or first planar portion has a storage compartment capable of storing an article.

3. The toy according to claim 2, The entrance to the storage compartment is provided on the other surface of the second flat portion. toy.

4. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The second planar portion is made thicker than the first planar portion. toy.

5. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The second flat portion includes a material that is harder than the first flat portion. toy.

6. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The third planar portion has one surface that is exposed in the first embodiment and has a third play area. toy.

7. The toy according to claim 6, The third planar portion has a locking portion that can be locked to a part of the second planar portion, The second planar portion has a lockable portion into which the locking portion can be locked, In the first embodiment, the locking portion is connected to the locked portion, toy.

8. The toy according to claim 7, The locking portion is provided on at least one of the following: the other surface of the third planar portion opposite to the one surface mentioned above, and the opposite side of the connecting edge to which the third planar portion and the second planar portion are connected. toy.

9. A toy according to claim 7 or 8, The locking portion is provided on the other surface of the second planar portion. toy.

10. A toy according to any one of claims 7 to 9, In the first embodiment, the locking portion is located between the second planar portion and the third planar portion. toy.

11. The toy according to claim 1, The fourth planar section is connected to the first play section and the second play section. toy.

12. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 11, The fourth flat portion is thicker or harder than the first flat portion. toy.

13. A toy according to any one of claims 1 to 12, The surface of the toy is made of cloth. toy.

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