Model toy component, and model toy

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a new mechanism in a component that is attached to a doll body. [Solution] A model toy component that is attached to a doll body comprises: a first part that is connected to the back part of the doll body; and a second part that covers a portion of the doll body. The second part is rotatably connected to the first part.

Description

Model toy parts and model toys

[0001] The present invention relates to a model toy component and a model toy.

[0002] A doll-type model toy includes various joints and movable parts, which allow it to perform a variety of movements and poses. Patent Document 1 proposes a doll-type model toy (movable figure) with a movable head, chest, arms, waist, and legs.

[0003] JP 2024-28120 A

[0004] Doll-type model toys are often equipped with parts that cover the shoulders of the doll body, such as shoulder armor. If such parts are attached directly to the shoulders or arms of the doll body, the range of motion of the arms may be restricted, and there has been a demand for a new mechanism for attaching parts to doll bodies.

[0005] Therefore, the object is to provide a new mechanism for parts that are attached to the doll body.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention provides a model toy part that is attached to a doll body, and is characterized in that it comprises a first part that is connected to the back of the doll body, and a second part that covers a part of the doll body, and the second part is rotatably connected to the first part.

[0007] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism can be provided for parts attached to a doll body.

[0008] Schematic diagram of a model toy according to one embodiment. A diagram of a doll body according to one embodiment viewed from the rear side. A diagram for explaining the connection between the back armor and the first connecting member according to one embodiment. A diagram for explaining the connection between the first connecting member and the second connecting member according to one embodiment. A diagram for explaining the connection between the second connecting member and the shoulder armor according to one embodiment. A diagram showing a state in which the shoulder armor is connected to the back armor according to one embodiment. A diagram showing a state in which the back armor and shoulder armor are attached to the doll body 10 according to one embodiment.

[0009] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0010] An example of the configuration of a model toy 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the model toy 100 according to one embodiment. In this specification, for ease of understanding, the directions of the model toy 100 are indicated in an XYZ coordinate system, with the front-to-back direction of the doll body 10 being the X direction, the left-to-right direction of the doll body 10 being the Y direction, and the up-down direction of the doll body 10 being the Z direction. The +X direction indicates the front side of the doll body 10, and the -X direction indicates the back side of the doll body 10. The +Y direction indicates the left side of the doll body 10, and the -Y direction indicates the right side of the doll body 10. The +Z direction indicates the top side of the doll body 10, and the -Z direction indicates the bottom side of the doll body 10.

[0011] The model toy 100 of this embodiment includes a doll body 10 and an ornament 20. The doll body 10 includes a head 11, a torso 12, shoulders 13, arms 14, a waist 15, and legs 16. The ornament 20 is a part (model toy part) that is attached to the doll body 10, and is configured as armor that is equipped on the doll body 10. In FIG. 1 , shoulder armor 22 (second part) that covers the shoulders 13 of the doll body 10 is shown as part of the ornament 20.

[0012] Conventionally, shoulder armor covering the shoulders of a doll body has been attached directly to the shoulders and arms of the doll body. However, such a conventional configuration can limit the range of motion of the arms 14, which are configured to move relative to the shoulders, making it difficult to achieve human-like movements and poses. Therefore, the shoulder armor 22 in the model toy 100 of this embodiment is rotatably connected to the back armor 21 (first part) connected to the back of the doll body 10. In other words, the shoulder armor 22 is attached to the doll body 10 via the back armor 21. The configuration for attaching the shoulder armor 22 to the doll body 10 in the model toy 100 of this embodiment will be described below.

[0013] First, the structure for connecting the back armor 21 to the doll body 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a view of the doll body 10 as seen from the rear side. The back armor 21 is connected to the back 12a (back side) of the torso 12 of the doll body 10. For example, a recess 12b is provided in the back 12a of the doll body 10, and a protrusion 21a is provided in the back armor 21. The back armor 21 is connected to the back 12a of the doll body 10 by inserting the protrusion 21a of the back armor 21 into the recess 12b of the back 12a of the doll body 10. Note that, although the present embodiment is configured such that the recess 12b is provided in the back 12a of the doll body 10 and the protrusion 21a is provided in the back armor 21, the reverse may also be true. That is, a structure may be adopted in which a protrusion is provided in the back 12a of the doll body 10, and a recess is provided in the back armor 21.

[0014] Next, a description will be given of the configuration for rotatably connecting the shoulder armor 22 to the back armor 21. The shoulder armor 22 is connected to the back armor 21 so as to be rotatable about each of a plurality of axes relative to the back armor 21. In the model toy 100 of this embodiment, the shoulder armor 22 is connected to the back armor 21 via a first connecting member 23 and a second connecting member 24.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the connection between the back armor 21 and the first connecting member 23. The first connecting member 23 is a member connected to the back armor 21 so as to be rotatable around a first axis. The first connecting member 23 has a recess 23a (opening), which engages with a protrusion 21b provided on the side of the back armor 21. As a result, the first connecting member 23 is rotatably connected to the back armor 21, with the extension axis of the protrusion 21b of the back armor 21 serving as the first axis. Here, in this embodiment, the first connecting member 23 is configured to have a recess 23a and the back armor 21 is configured to have a protrusion 21b, but the reverse may also be true. That is, the first connecting member 23 may have a protrusion and the back armor 21 may have a recess. In other words, the back armor 21 and the first connecting member 23 are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the convex portion as the first axis by engaging the convex portion (first convex portion) provided on one of them with the concave portion (first concave portion) provided on the other.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the connection between the first connecting member 23 and the second connecting member 24. The first connecting member 23 is rotatably connected to the back armor 21. The second connecting member 24 is a member rotatably connected to the first connecting member 24 around a second axis whose axial direction is different from the first axis. The second connecting member 24 has a recess 24a (opening) that engages with the protrusion 23b provided on the first connecting member 23. As a result, the second connecting member 24 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 23 around the extension axis of the protrusion 23b of the first connecting member 23. Here, in this embodiment, the second connecting member 24 is configured to have the recess 24a and the first connecting member 23 is configured to have the protrusion 23b, but the reverse may also be true. That is, the second connecting member 24 may have a protrusion and the first connecting member 23 may have a recess. In other words, the first connecting member 23 and the second connecting member 24 are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the convex portion as the second axis by engaging the convex portion (second convex portion) provided on one of them with the concave portion (second concave portion) provided on the other.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the connection between the second connecting member 24 and the shoulder armor 22. The second connecting member 24 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 23. The shoulder armor 22 is connected to the second connecting member 24 so as to be rotatable about a third axis, which is axially different from the first and second axes. The shoulder armor 22 is provided with a recess 22a (opening), which engages with a protrusion 24b provided on the second connecting member 24. As a result, the shoulder armor 22 is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 24 around the extension axis of the protrusion 24b of the second connecting member 24, which serves as the third axis. While the present embodiment is configured such that the recess 22a is provided on the shoulder armor 22 and the protrusion 24b is provided on the second connecting member 24, the reverse is also possible. That is, the shoulder armor 22 may be provided with a protrusion and the second connecting member 24 may be provided with a recess. In other words, the second connecting member 24 and the shoulder armor 22 are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the convex portion acting as the third axis by engaging the convex portion (third convex portion) provided on one of them with the concave portion (third concave portion) provided on the other.

[0018] FIG. 6 shows the shoulder armor 22 connected to the back armor 21 via the first connecting member 23 and the second connecting member 24. As described above, the first connecting member 23 is connected to the back armor 21 rotatably around a first axis, the second connecting member 24 is connected to the first connecting member 23 rotatably around a second axis, and the shoulder armor 22 is connected to the second connecting member 24 rotatably around a third axis. This allows the shoulder armor 22 to rotate around each of multiple axes (first axis to third axis) relative to the back armor 21. Note that while this embodiment describes an example in which the shoulder armor 22 is connected via a movable axis portion, this is not particularly limited as long as the shoulder armor 22 is connected to the back armor 21 via a movable (rotatable) connecting portion, such as a spherical connecting portion that can rotate in multiple directions.

[0019] 7 shows the back armor 21 and shoulder armor 22 attached to the doll body 10. In the model toy 100 of this embodiment, the shoulder armor 22 is rotatably connected (attached) to the back armor 21, which is connected to the back 12a of the doll body 10 as described above, and is not directly connected to the doll body 10 (e.g., the shoulders 13 or arms 14). This configuration reduces the restriction imposed by the shoulder armor 22 on the range of motion of the arms 14 relative to the shoulders 13, allowing the doll body 10 equipped with the ornaments 20 such as the shoulder armor 22 to achieve more human-like movements and poses.

[0020] Here, in this embodiment, the configuration in which the shoulder armor 22 covering the shoulders of the doll body 10 is connected to the back armor 21 has been described, but the above configuration of the shoulder armor 22 can also be applied to other parts that cover a portion of the doll body 10. Also, the back armor 21 can be applied to other parts connected to the back of the doll body 10. That is, the part (second part) covering a portion of the doll body 10 is rotatably connected to the first part (back armor 21). And the part (second part) covering a portion of the doll body 10 is not directly connected to (a part of) the doll body 10.

[0021] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, the shape of the doll body is not particularly limited and may include various shapes such as humans, animals, robots, and dinosaurs. Furthermore, the shape of the model toy parts is not particularly limited and may include various shapes such as armor, accessories, capes, clothing parts, and decorative parts.

[0022] Summary of the Embodiments The above embodiments disclose at least the following model toy parts and model toys.

[0023] (Item 1) A model toy part that is attached to a doll body, comprising: a first part that is connected to the back of the doll body; and a second part that covers a part of the doll body, wherein the second part is rotatably connected to the first part.

[0024] (Item 2) The model toy component according to item 1, wherein the second part is connected to the first part so as to be rotatable about each of a plurality of axes.

[0025] (Item 3) The model toy component according to item 1 or 2, further comprising: a first connecting member connected to the first part so as to be rotatable about a first axis; and a second connecting member connected to the first connecting member so as to be rotatable about a second axis having an axial direction different from that of the first axis, wherein the second part is connected to the first part via the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0026] (Item 4) The model toy part according to Item 3, characterized in that the first part and the first connecting member are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the first convex portion as the first axis by engaging a first convex portion provided on one of them with a second concave portion provided on the other, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the second convex portion as the second axis by engaging a second convex portion provided on one of them with a second concave portion provided on the other.

[0027] (Item 5) The model toy component according to Item 3 or 4, characterized in that the second part is connected to the second connecting member so as to be rotatable about a third axis having an axial direction different from that of the first axis and the second axis.

[0028] (Item 6) The model toy component according to Item 5, wherein the second connecting member and the second part are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the third convex portion as the third axis by engaging a third convex portion provided on one of them with a third concave portion provided on the other.

[0029] (Item 7) The model toy part according to any one of Items 1 to 6, wherein the second part is attached to the doll body via the first part and is not directly connected to the doll body.

[0030] (Item 8) The model toy component according to Item 7, wherein the second part is not directly connected to the portion of the doll body.

[0031] (Item 9) The model toy part according to any one of items 1 to 8, wherein the second part is a part that covers a shoulder portion of the doll body as the part.

[0032] (Item 10) A model toy comprising a doll body and the model toy part according to any one of items 1 to 9 attached to the doll body.

[0033] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention.

[0034] 10: Doll body, 11: Head, 12: Torso, 12a: Back, 13: Shoulders, 20: Ornament, 21: Back armor, 22: Shoulder armor, 23: First connecting member, 24: Second connecting member

Claims

1. A model toy part that is attached to a doll body, comprising: a first part that is connected to the back of the doll body; and a second part that covers a part of the doll body, wherein the second part is rotatably connected to the first part.

2. The model toy component according to claim 1, wherein the second part is connected to the first part so as to be rotatable about each of a plurality of axes.

3. The model toy component according to claim 1, further comprising: a first connecting member connected to the first part so as to be rotatable about a first axis; and a second connecting member connected to the first connecting member so as to be rotatable about a second axis having an axial direction different from that of the first axis, wherein the second part is connected to the first part via the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

4. The model toy part according to claim 3, characterized in that the first part and the first connecting member are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the first convex part as the first axis by engaging a first convex part provided on one of them with a second concave part provided on the other, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the second convex part as the second axis by engaging a second convex part provided on one of them with a second concave part provided on the other.

5. A model toy component as described in claim 3, characterized in that the second part is connected to the second connecting member so as to be rotatable about a third axis having an axial direction different from that of the first axis and the second axis.

6. A model toy part as described in claim 5, characterized in that the second connecting member and the second part are rotatably connected to each other with the extension axis of the third convex portion as the third axis by engaging a third convex portion provided on one of them with a third concave portion provided on the other.

7. The model toy part according to claim 1, wherein the second part is attached to the doll body via the first part and is not directly connected to the doll body.

8. The model toy part according to claim 7, wherein the second part is not directly connected to the part of the doll body.

9. The model toy part according to claim 1, wherein the second part is a part that covers the shoulder of the doll body as the part.

10. A model toy comprising a doll body and a model toy part according to any one of claims 1 to 9 attached to the doll body.

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