Assembled toy figure

Abstract

This disclosure describes an assembled toy figure featuring a torso, a lower part with legs, and a head. A column attached to the lower part passes through a vertical opening in the torso, allowing the two sections to rotate relative to each other. The head is secured to a projection at the top of this column. The design is characterized by a receiving space within the torso that houses a rotation-limiting mechanism. A first rotational stop on the column and a second rotational stop inside the receiving space engage in a form-fitting manner at a specific angular position. This engagement effectively limits the rotation between the torso and the lower part.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembled toy figure according to the preamble of the valid claim 1.BACKGROUND

[0002] Such an assembled toy figure is known from DE 102023005412 B3.

[0003] It is the object of the present invention to improve the known assembled toy figure.SUMMARY

[0004] According to one aspect of the invention, an assembled toy figure comprises a torso which extends in a longitudinal direction, in a transverse direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction, and in a height direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction and transversely to the transverse direction, and from which, as viewed in the transverse direction, one arm projects at a beginning and at an end, respectively; a lower part which, as viewed in the height direction, adjoins the torso from below and has two legs attached to the lower part; a column attached to the lower part, which is guided through a through-opening extending through the torso in the height direction and, as viewed in the height direction, projects on an upper side of the torso with a projection, wherein a head is placed onto the projection opposite to the height direction, so that the lower part and the torso can be positioned relative to one another with a rotation angle about an axis oriented in the height direction; and a receiving space in the torso, which, as viewed in the height direction, extends upward into the torso from below. According to the invention, a first rotational stop is formed on the column and a second rotational stop is formed in the receiving space, which engage with one another in a form-fitting manner in a predetermined angular position of the column relative to the torso and thus limit the rotation angle in the predetermined angular position.

[0005] The specified assembled toy figure is based on the consideration that, in conventional assembled toy figures, the rotational movement of the torso relative to the lower part is either completely free or limited only by a friction-based clamping. A completely free rotational movement can result in the torso rotating unintentionally, in particular when the toy figure is moved or played with. A purely clamping connection, on the other hand, is susceptible to wear, since it can lose clamping force over time, which may cause the torso to no longer reliably maintain its intended position.

[0006] In order to eliminate this disadvantage, the specified assembled toy figure proposes forming a first rotational stop on the column and a second rotational stop in the receiving space of the torso, which engage with one another in a form-fitting manner in a predetermined angular position of the column relative to the torso and thus limit the rotation angle in the predetermined angular position. As a result, a mechanically defined end position is created which reliably determines the maximum rotational movement of the torso relative to the lower part independently of friction-based effects.

[0007] In this way, a stable, repeatable limitation of the rotational movement is achieved, whereby the torso can rotate only within a defined range. As a result, the intended orientation of the toy figure is maintained even during frequent use, without the connection unintentionally loosening or changing over time.

[0008] Furthermore, the form-fitting rotational limitation reduces mechanical wear, since no permanent clamping force is required that could diminish over time. This leads to increased durability of the toy figure and prevents unintended adjustment of the torso orientation. In addition, by targeted design of the rotational stops, modular adaptation of the rotation angle is made possible, so that different toy figure models with varying rotational ranges can be realized. Finally, the defined end position is also advantageous for automated production processes, since it ensures precise positioning of the components during assembly.

[0009] In a further development, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a third rotational stop which engages in a form-fitting manner with the first or second rotational stop in a further predetermined angular position and thus limits the rotation angle in the further predetermined angular position. It remains open whether this third rotational stop is arranged on the column or in the receiving space of the torso. What is decisive instead is the underlying idea of creating a mechanical structure that functionally corresponds to an axial groove.

[0010] A central advantage of this further development consists in the fact that not only a single end position, but at least one further defined rotational position is created. As a result, the torso can be held in multiple stable angular positions, which enables targeted control of the rotational movement. This improves playability in particular, since the torso can selectively latch into specific positions instead of orienting itself only with respect to a single stop position.

[0011] Furthermore, the third rotational stop enables improved haptics, since the rotational mechanism is enhanced by perceptible detent points. In addition, the additional stop position contributes to structural stability by preventing undesired rotations over an extended range.

[0012] Finally, the multiple-stop structure can be used to realize different variants of the toy figure with graduated rotation angles without requiring additional components.

[0013] In a particular further development of the specified assembled toy figure, the third rotational stop is formed on the column. This offers the decisive advantage that the rotation limitation can be designed independently of the specific geometry of the torso. Since the stop is integrated directly into the column, it can be used in different toy figure designs without the torso having to be substantially modified. This facilitates modularity and reusability of the construction for different toy figure variants.

[0014] In addition, the arrangement on the column allows for higher manufacturing precision, since the column is usually manufactured as a separate component and thus tighter tolerances can be achieved. Furthermore, by placing the stop on the column, the load on the stop structure can be distributed more evenly, which reduces mechanical wear. Finally, this arrangement allows more targeted design of the rotation angle limitation, since the stop geometry on the column can be modified more easily without fundamentally changing the internal structure of the torso.

[0015] In another further development, the second rotational stop in the receiving space is supported on a wall extending parallel to the height direction. The central advantage of this arrangement consists in the fact that the forces acting during rotation limitation are introduced directly into the wall structure of the torso, whereby higher stability and improved force transmission are achieved. This reduces the risk of material fatigue or deformation, in particular during frequent use of the toy figure. In addition, positioning the stop on a wall allows simpler manufacture, since the stop geometry can be integrated directly into a planar internal structure. Furthermore, this design offers potential for reinforced guidance of the column, whereby more precise and more uniform rotational behavior is achieved. Finally, by this placement, different wall thicknesses can be used in order to adapt the stop to specific load requirements.

[0016] In a particular further development of the specified assembled toy figure, the wall has a recess adjacent to the second rotational stop, as viewed in and opposite to the rotation angle. The recess adjacent to the second rotational stop makes it possible to compensate for manufacturing tolerances by accommodating small deviations in the position or dimension of the rotational stops. This ensures that the form-fitting engagement between the rotational stops functions reliably even if minimal dimensional deviations occur during production. In addition, the recess can serve as a guiding element that allows the movement of the column to proceed more smoothly and reduces undesired friction peaks or jerking effects. Furthermore, it can act as a kind of “pre-stage” to the rotational stop position, thereby enabling defined latching and improving the haptic feedback of the rotational movement. Finally, the recess allows targeted material distribution, which reduces stresses in the wall structure of the torso and thus increases the overall load-bearing capacity.

[0017] In another further development, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a clamp which extends in the height direction from an upper side of the torso downward and is arranged, starting from the second rotational stop, on an opposite side of the through-opening. The clamp, which extends downward from the upper side of the torso and is arranged on an opposite side of the through-opening, can contribute to compensating for small dimensional deviations in the radial direction (i.e., transversely to the column). This ensures that the column is always reliably held in its position despite manufacturing tolerances, without generating excessive clamping forces or undesired play. In addition, the clamp provides stabilizing guidance for the column, so that the rotational movement proceeds more uniformly and in a more controlled manner. Furthermore, it has a damping effect by absorbing slight play movements and thus preventing a rattling or loose-feeling behavior of the toy figure. Finally, it contributes to reducing the load on the rotational stops by distributing the forces acting on the column and thus increasing the durability of the entire mechanism.

[0018] In an additional further development, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a projection which is oriented toward the column from an upper side of the clamp aligned parallel to the height direction. A central advantage of this radially oriented projection is that it provides additional support for the column and thus further stabilizes the guidance of the rotational movement. By being positioned on the upper side of the clamp, it acts as a kind of “limit” or “bearing point” that prevents the column from shifting laterally or tilting. As a result, a more precise and more uniform rotational movement is achieved. In addition, the projection serves as a mechanical reinforcement by structurally supporting the clamp and preventing it from expanding excessively or fatiguing due to repeated loading. Furthermore, the projection can function as an additional stop if a defined detent position or a gentle limitation of the rotation is desired. Finally, the projection contributes to further reducing tolerances in the region of the column receiving area by enabling a tighter fit between the clamp and the column without complicating assembly.

[0019] In a particularly preferred further development, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a cam roller formed in the region of the projection, which is configured to push the projection radially away from the column as a function of the rotation angle. By means of the cam roller formed in the region of the projection and configured to push the projection radially away from the column as a function of the rotation angle, the rotation-angle-dependent resistance can be controlled even more sensitively and precisely than in conventional toy figures. Whereas in previous constructions the resistance was generated primarily by friction forces or rigid clamping mechanisms, the cam roller enables a controlled, progressive change in the clamping force. This makes it possible to variably adapt the resistance over the entire rotation range, so that it may, for example, increase more strongly toward certain angles or decrease gently. This results in more realistic haptic feedback and a more pleasant playing experience. In addition, the movable adjustment of the projection via the cam roller ensures that mechanical loads are distributed more uniformly, thereby reducing wear and increasing the service life of the toy figure. Furthermore, different cam profiles can be used to realize specific rotational characteristics, such as detent points or variable resistance zones, in order to enable different toy figure variants. Finally, the mechanical decoupling provided by the roller allows improved tolerance compensation, so that manufacturing inaccuracies have less influence on the rotational characteristics and the function remains more consistent.

[0020] In a further further development, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a further projection which, as viewed in the direction of the rotation angle, is oriented toward the column in front of and behind the projection on the upper side of the clamp. In this way, the column is now supported in the receiving space of the torso at three support points by the two projections and the wall on the opposite side. This provides a significantly increased stability, since the column has less freedom for lateral movements. The three points create a stable triangular geometry that can effectively compensate for tilting moments or uneven loads. As a result, the rotational movement becomes more uniform and more precise, which improves both the functionality and the durability of the assembled toy figure. In addition, the loads acting on the column are distributed over several points, thereby reducing material fatigue. Since the column is guided at three points, fewer pressure peaks occur, which reduces mechanical wear. By targeted positioning of the projections, the guidance can furthermore be adapted to different toy figure variants or movement patterns. The projections may additionally integrate different profiles or spring mechanisms in order to further vary rotation-angle-dependent resistances.

[0021] According to a further aspect of the invention, an assembled toy figure comprises a torso which extends in a longitudinal direction, in a transverse direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction, and in a height direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction and transversely to the transverse direction, and from which, as viewed in the transverse direction, one arm projects at a beginning and at an end, respectively, and a head which is placed onto the torso (4) opposite to the height direction. According to the invention, the specified assembled toy figure comprises a lower part which, as viewed in the height direction, adjoins the torso from below and has a wall extending opposite to the height direction, from which two studs project perpendicularly and in opposite directions relative to one another, wherein, at an end of each stud opposite the wall, a flange is formed which is arranged semicircularly around the stud and is oriented downward as viewed in the height direction, and a leg is placed onto each stud.

[0022] The specified assembled toy figure is based on the consideration that, in conventional assembled toy figures, the connection between the studs of the lower part and the legs is based on a nearly completely circumferential flange structure. Such a design leads to more difficult mounting and demounting of the legs, in particular if the flange structure is dimensioned too tightly or deforms over time due to material fatigue. In addition, a circumferential flange structure can restrict flexibility in the design of the studs and the legs attached thereto, since it specifies a rigid fastening.

[0023] In order to eliminate this disadvantage, the specified assembled toy figure proposes that the lower part comprises a wall extending opposite to the height direction, from which two studs project perpendicularly and in opposite directions relative to one another. At an end of each stud opposite the wall, a flange is formed which is arranged semicircularly around the stud and is oriented downward as viewed in the height direction. The legs are each placed onto a stud.

[0024] In this way, improved mountability of the legs is achieved, since the semicircular configuration of the flange enables more targeted guidance during the mounting process while at the same time providing sufficiently strong holding force. As a result, the legs can be attached more easily without the connection losing stability.

[0025] Furthermore, by reducing the flange surface area, the material is used more efficiently, whereby the lower part and the studs can be manufactured more easily. In addition, the open design allows greater flexibility in the design of the legs, since these no longer have to be completely surrounded by a closed flange. Finally, the area kept free by the flange design can reduce the mechanical load on the studs by distributing stresses in a more targeted manner.

[0026] In a further development of the specified assembled toy figure, each stud comprises a radial slot which is oriented upward in the height direction. A central advantage of this further development consists in that the insertion movement of the legs is simplified. Whereas in the prior art the laterally oriented slot required a certain preloading of the legs, the upwardly oriented slot arrangement enables a direct, vertical mounting movement, whereby attaching the legs becomes more intuitive and more precise. This facilitates both automated and manual assembly. In addition, the vertical slot arrangement ensures a more uniform distribution of clamping forces along the entire stud, since the opening points in the direction of the main load axis of the legs and thus material stresses can be absorbed more effectively. Furthermore, the new slot orientation reduces the risk that the legs unintentionally loosen or rotate under lateral force application. Finally, the new orientation can improve the structural integrity of the studs, since the wall thickness in critical regions is less weakened by lateral recesses.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0027] The properties, features, and advantages of this invention described above, as well as the manner in which they are achieved, will become more readily apparent from the following description of the embodiments, which are explained in greater detail in conjunction with the drawings. The drawings show:

[0028] FIG. 1 an assembled toy figure in an assembled state,

[0029] FIG. 2 a torso of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a first perspective,

[0030] FIG. 3 a lower part of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a first perspective,

[0031] FIG. 4 the lower part of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a second perspective,

[0032] FIG. 5 the lower part of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a third perspective,

[0033] FIG. 6 the torso of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a second perspective, and

[0034] FIG. 7 the torso of the assembled toy figure of FIG. 1 from a third perspective.

[0035] In the figures, identical technical elements are provided with identical reference signs and are described only once. The figures are purely schematic and, in particular, do not represent the actual geometric proportions.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Reference is made to FIG. 1, which shows an assembled toy FIG. 2 in an assembled state.

[0037] The assembled toy figure comprises a torso 4 which extends in a longitudinal direction 6, in a transverse direction 7 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction 6, and in a height direction 8 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction 6 and transversely to the transverse direction 7.

[0038] As viewed in the transverse direction 7, one arm 10 projects from the torso 4 at a beginning and at an end, that is, as viewed opposite to the longitudinal direction 6, on the left and right, respectively. As viewed opposite to the height direction 8, a hand 12 adjoins each arm 10, said hands being designed as clamping hands analogously to the assembled toy figure known from US 4,205,482 A. The arms 10 and hands 12 are not of further relevance here, and therefore a detailed description is omitted.

[0039] As viewed in the height direction 8, a lower part 14 adjoins the torso 10 from below, to which, as viewed in the height direction 8, two legs 16 are attached below. The legs 16 are likewise not of further relevance here, and therefore a detailed description is omitted.

[0040] As viewed in the height direction 8, opposite the lower part 14, a head 18 is placed onto the torso 4. The head 18 has, on its upper side as viewed in the height direction 8, a stud 20 onto which a head covering, such as a hat or hair, can be placed. The principle of placing hair or hats onto heads by means of studs is known from DE 2205525 A and will not be explained further below.

[0041] The torso 4 will now be described in greater detail with reference to FIG. 2.

[0042] The torso 4 consists of a solid base body 22 which is modeled after a human upper body. On its front side as viewed in the longitudinal direction 6, the torso 4 has a chest 24 and, adjoining the underside of the chest 24 as viewed in the height direction 8, an abdomen 26. Opposite the chest 24 and the abdomen 26 in the longitudinal direction 6, the torso 4 has a back 27, which is visible in the perspective of FIG. 6. In the transverse direction 7, the torso 4 is bounded on the front side and on the rear side by a respective hip 28, of which only the front hip is visible in the perspective of FIG. 2.

[0043] As viewed in the height direction 8, above each hip an armpit connection interface 30 for the respective arm 10 adjoins. Of these armpit connection interfaces 30, only one is visible in the perspective of FIG. 2. Each armpit connection interface 30 has a recess formed in or opposite to the transverse direction 7 in the base body, which is not provided with a separate reference sign in FIG. 2 for clarity reasons. At the bottom of the recess, each connection interface 30 has a planar support surface 32 through the center of which a receiving opening 34 extends. In the assembled state of the toy FIG. 2, a connection adapter 36 is received in this receiving opening 34, the appearance of which will be explained in greater detail later with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. The connection adapters 36 received in the receiving openings 34 of the armpit connection interfaces 30 are located at the upper ends of the arms 10 as viewed in the height direction 8 and are not visible anywhere in the figures, since this connection is not of further relevance.

[0044] On the upper side of the base body 22 as viewed in the height direction 8, the torso 4 has two shoulders 36, between which a head connection interface 38 is formed. Analogously to the armpit connection interfaces 30, it has a recess which is bounded by a recess wall 40. At the bottom of the recess, the head connection interface 38, like the armpit connection interfaces 30, has a support surface 32 through the center of which a through-opening 44 is guided, said through-opening being formed rotationally symmetrically about a rotation axis 42. This through-opening 44 opens the base body 22 from its upper side as viewed in the height direction 8 to its underside as viewed in the height direction 8.

[0045] In the assembled state of the toy FIG. 2, a column 46 held on the lower part 14 is guided through the through-opening 44. The structure of the lower part 14 with the column 46 will be described in greater detail below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0046] The lower part 14 has a base plate 48 which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction 6 and the transverse direction 7, from which the column 46 projects in the height direction 8. From a side of the base plate 48 opposite the column 46, a holding plate 50 projects, which extends in the longitudinal direction 6 and the height direction 8. The underside of the base plate 48 as viewed in the height direction 8 has a circular-segment-shaped recess 51 in which the legs 16 can rotate.

[0047] The holding plate 50 has, on its front side and rear side as viewed in the transverse direction 7, one of the previously mentioned connection adapters 36, also referred to as studs.

[0048] Each connection adapter 36 has a substantially cylindrical base 52 which is placed onto the holding plate 50. Opposite the holding plate 50, a semicircular flange in the form of a cone 54 is placed onto each cylindrical base 52. A radial slot 56 extends through the cylindrical base 52 and the cone 54, which allows the connection adapter 36 to be elastically compressed in its circumferential direction. Each leg 16 has a connection interface which, apart from the recess, is structurally identical to one of the armpit connection interfaces 30. To connect one of the legs 16 to the holding plate 50 or one of the arms 10 to the torso 4, the cone 54 on the arm 10 or the cone 54 on the holding plate 50 is inserted into the corresponding receiving opening 34. The two connection partners are then pressed together. In this way, the radial slot 56 narrows until the cone 54 passes through the receiving opening 34. Thereafter, the elasticity of the cone 54 causes the radial slot 56 to expand again, so that the cylindrical base 52 is held in the receiving opening 34 in a form-fitting manner.

[0049] The column 46 is divided into an immersion section 62, which is completely received in the torso 4 in the assembled state of the toy FIG. 2, and a projection 64 which projects out of the torso 4 as viewed in the height direction 8. The head 18 is placed onto this projection 64 opposite to the height direction 8 via a receiving opening not further shown in the figures.

[0050] The immersion section 62 and the projection 64 are separated from one another by respective overhangs 66 on the front side and the rear side of the column 46 as viewed in the transverse direction 7. When the column 46 is inserted into the through-opening 44 of the torso 4, the overhangs 66 extend radially and thus transversely to the height direction 8 beyond the through-opening 44 and engage in a form-fitting manner opposite to the height direction 8

[0051] with the support surface 32 of the head connection interface 38. The overhangs 66 thus overhang the support surface 32 and axially fix the torso 4 relative to the column 46.

[0052] The column 46 has a cylindrical structure with a circular base surface which, as viewed in the longitudinal direction 6, has a segment chord at a beginning and at an end, so that planar end faces 68 are formed as viewed in the longitudinal direction.

[0053] Between the end faces 68, a passage 70 extends in an upper region of the column 46 as viewed in the height direction 8, said passage having a passage height 72 as viewed in the height direction 8. As viewed in the height direction 8, this passage 70 can be divided into three thirds, wherein two thirds are located at the edge regions and are therefore referred to below as edge thirds 74, and one third located therebetween is referred to as a central third 76. The overhangs 66 are arranged in the region of this central third, which is indicated by dashed lines in the figures.

[0054] The passage 70 is bounded at a beginning and at an end in the transverse direction 7 by a respective outer wall 78. Each of these outer walls 78 has a thickness 79 which, in the longitudinal direction 6, initially increases up to a maximum value not further visible in the figures and then decreases again. For reasons of clarity, not all of the thicknesses 79 are provided with a separate reference sign in FIGS. 3 and 4. The passage 70 itself has a passage width 80 which is between one times and five times as large as the aforementioned maximum value of the thickness 79 of one of the outer walls 78 of the column 62.

[0055] Below the passage 70, the column 62 has two recesses 82 which extend in and opposite to the longitudinal direction 6. Of the two recesses 82, only one is visible in the perspective of FIGS. 3 and 4. The two recesses 82 are separated from one another by a partition wall 84. The partition wall 84 has, as viewed in the longitudinal direction 4, a thickness not further visible in the perspective of FIGS. 3 and 4, which is between 0.5 times and 2 times as large as a depth of the recesses 82 as viewed in the longitudinal direction 4, which is likewise not further referenced in FIGS. 3 and 4 for clarity reasons.

[0056] The overhangs 66 each extend, as viewed from the central axis of the column 46 coinciding with the rotation axis 42 of the through-opening 44, over an angle 84 of 30°. This angle is to be selected according to the application and should not be chosen too large, so that the overhangs 66 can move sufficiently radially inward at every point. In practice, values for this angle 84 between 25° and 45° have proven suitable. The angle should not be selected smaller than 10°, because otherwise the overhangs 66 may break off during insertion. A selection greater than 90° is likewise not practical, since the possible radial travel would otherwise become too small at the edges of the overhangs. However, these values are among other things material-dependent and therefore cannot be specified in a generally valid manner. Furthermore, each overhang 66 has a semicircular cross section, so that the overhangs 66, in and opposite to the height direction 8 as the insertion direction into the through-opening 44 of the head connection interface 38 of the torso 4, form a ramp which ensures the aforementioned radial movement.

[0057] Finally, the radial movement that is produced during assembly of the lower part 14 with the torso 4 will be explained in more detail.

[0058] Specifically, when the column 46 of the lower part 14 is inserted into the through-opening 44 of the torso and is pressed upward in the height direction 8, the overhangs 66 abut against the edge of the through-opening 44. The semicircular cross section of the overhangs 66, which acts as a ramp, causes the overhangs 66 to be pressed radially inward during further movement of the column 46 in the height direction 8. In this manner, the column 46 continues to move in the height direction until the overhangs 66 exit the through-opening 44 and snap radially outward. The column 46 can then no longer be pulled out of the through-opening 44 opposite to the height direction 8 without the application of force due to the form-fitting connection between the overhangs 66 and the support surface 32 of the head connection interface 38 of the torso 4. If such force is nevertheless applied, the semicircular cross section of each overhang 66, which is formed as a ramp, again causes the overhangs to be pressed radially inward, allowing the column 46 to be pulled out of the through-opening 44 once more.

[0059] The connection of the column 46 to the torso 4 will now be described in greater detail with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0060] For this purpose, the torso 4 has a receiving space 86 which, as viewed in the height direction 8, extends upward into the torso 4 from below. In the receiving space 86, a clamp arm 88 of a clamp 90 extends downward, as viewed in the height direction 8, in a clamp direction transversely to the height direction, which in this case is the transverse direction 7, in front of the through-opening 44. In the assembled state of the toy FIG. 2, the clamp arm 88 bears against the column 46. As viewed in the height direction, an axial stop shoulder 91 adjoins the upper side of these rotary bearing walls 89, which will be discussed in more detail at a later point.

[0061] On the side opposite the clamp 90 as viewed in the transverse direction 7, a wall 92 extending parallel thereto is arranged, on which a rotational stop 93 is held. Correspondingly, two rotational stops 94 and 95 spaced apart in the circumferential direction about the rotation axis 42 are arranged on the column 46, between which the rotational stop 93 is received, such that a maximum rotation angle for the rotation of the column 46 relative to the torso 4 is specified. In this case, recesses 96 are formed in the wall in the direction of rotation about the rotation axis 42 before and behind the rotational stop 93, in which the rotational stops 94 and 95 on the column 46 can latch.

[0062] Furthermore, two projections 97 and 98 spaced apart in the circumferential direction about the rotation axis 42 are formed on the clamp 90, which bear against a cam roller 99 at least in certain rotation angles.

[0063] This configuration prevents, according to the Poka-Yoke principle, the torso 4 and the lower part 14 from being assembled relative to one another in an unintended orientation.

[0064] The rotational stops 94, 95 and the cam roller 99 on the column 99 are formed in the height direction 8 in such a manner that they engage in a form-fitting manner with the axial stop shoulder 91.

Claims

1. Assembled toy figure (2), comprising:a torso (4) which extends in a longitudinal direction (6), in a transverse direction (7) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (6), and in a height direction (8) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (6) and transversely to the transverse direction (7), and from which, as viewed in the transverse direction (7), one arm (10) projects at a beginning and at an end, respectively,a lower part (14) which, as viewed in the height direction (8), adjoins the torso (4) from below and has two legs (16) attached to the lower part (14),a column (46) attached to the lower part (14), which is guided through a through-opening (44) extending through the torso (4) in the height direction (8) and, as viewed in the height direction (8), projects on an upper side of the torso (4) with a projection (64), wherein a head (18) is placed onto the projection (64) opposite to the height direction (8), so that the lower part (14) and the torso (4) can be positioned relative to one another with a rotation angle about an axis oriented in the height direction, anda receiving space (86) in the torso (4), which, as viewed in the height direction (8), extends upward into the torso (4) from below,characterized in thata first rotational stop (94) is formed on the column (46) and a second rotational stop (93) is formed in the receiving space (86), which engage with one another in a form-fitting manner in a predetermined angular position of the column (46) relative to the torso (4) and thus limit the rotation angle in the predetermined angular position.

2. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 1, comprising a third rotational stop (95), which engages in a form-fitting manner with the first or the second rotational stop (93, 94) in a further predetermined angular position and thus limits the rotation angle in the further predetermined angular position.

3. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 2, wherein the third rotational stop (95) is formed on the column (46).

4. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 1, wherein the second rotational stop (93) is held in the receiving space (86) on a wall (92) extending parallel to the height direction (8).

5. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 4, wherein the wall (92), as viewed in and opposite to the rotation angle, has a recess (96) adjacent to the second rotational stop (93).

6. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 1, comprising a clamp (90) which extends downward from an upper side of the torso (4) in the height direction (8) and is arranged, starting from the second rotational stop (93), on an opposite side of the through-opening (44).

7. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 6, comprising a projection (97) which is oriented toward the column (46) from an upper side of the clamp (90) aligned parallel to the height direction (8).

8. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 7, comprising a cam roller (99) formed in the region of the projection (97), which is configured to push the projection (97) radially away from the column (46) as a function of the rotation angle.

9. Assembled toy figure (2) according to claim 1, comprising a further projection (97) which, as viewed in the direction of the rotation angle, is oriented toward the column (46) in front of and behind the projection (97) on the upper side of the clamp (90).

10. Assembled toy figure (2), comprising:a torso (4) which extends in a longitudinal direction (6), in a transverse direction (7) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (6), and in a height direction (8) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (6) and transversely to the transverse direction (7), and from which, as viewed in the transverse direction (7), one arm (10) projects at a beginning and at an end, respectively,a head (18) which is placed onto the torso (4) opposite to the height direction (8),characterized bya lower part (14) which, as viewed in the height direction (8), adjoins the torso (4) from below and has a wall (50) extending opposite to the height direction, from which two studs (52) project perpendicularly and in opposite directions relative to one another, wherein, at an end of each stud (52) opposite the wall (50), a flange (54) arranged semicircularly around the stud (52) is formed and is oriented downward as viewed in the height direction (8), anda leg (16) placed onto each stud (52).

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