Flying object for games

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a flying object for games that uses a drone capable of flying unmanned and provides amusement and a sense of excitement through an aerial combat. [Solution] A flying object for games comprises a drone having a propeller guard and a mounted body mounted on the drone, and the mounted body is mounted so as to be separable from the drone when external force is applied.

Description

Flying object for play

[0001] The present invention relates to a flying object for play that allows a ball body mounted on a drone to be dropped through an air battle for enjoyment.

[0002] As a type of multicopter that can fly unmanned by remote control, there is a hobby drone for enjoyment as a hobby. As a type of competition or play using this drone, the applicant has proposed a balloon-breaking toy and a flying object for the toy (Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition, a scoring game system has been proposed that includes a first unmanned aircraft that flies in a predetermined space by automatic control, a second unmanned aircraft that flies within a predetermined space by manual operation, and a controller that wirelessly controls the second unmanned aircraft (Patent Document 2).

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-066641, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-104059

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a flying object for play that is interesting and exciting by using a drone that can fly unmanned.

[0006] The flying object for play of the present invention comprises a drone having a propeller guard and a mounting body mounted on the drone, and the mounting body is mounted so as to be separable from the drone when an external force is applied (Claim 1).

[0007] The drone has a propeller guard to ensure the safety of the operator and prevent damage to the mounting body during the game. Also, the mounting body mounted on the drone is mounted so as to be separable from the drone when an external force is applied.

[0008] In the flying object for play having the above configuration, two or more players each hold a controller, operate their respective drones, and contact or collide their own drone or propeller guard with the mounting body mounted on the opposing drone to separate and drop the mounting body mounted on the opposing drone for enjoyment. The players compete in operating the drones, and the winner is determined by the number of dropped mounting bodies, etc.

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the detachable mounting of the payload is provided on the drone side with a magnet and on the payload side with an adsorbent metal (Claim 2). Here, the adsorbent metal also includes the magnet. It is preferable that the magnet is a strong magnet.

[0010] Of course, the mounting positions of the magnet and the metal object may be reversed from those described above.

[0011] Magnets or magnetic metals may be attached to the mounted object (e.g., a ball) or the drone using adhesive or cellophane tape (registered trademark).

[0012] Alternatively, magnetic tape or seals may be used to secure magnets or magnetic metals to the mounted object (e.g., a ball) or the drone.

[0013] A plate (including integrally molded plates) to which magnets or magnetic attractants are fixed may be attached to the mounting body (e.g., a ball) or the drone. In this case, the plate and the magnetic attractants or magnets may be fixed together using adhesive, such as double-sided tape, seals, or screws.

[0014] Furthermore, by creating an adhesive surface such as double-sided tape on the side opposite to the side to which the adhesive metal or magnet is attached, the plate with the adhesive metal or magnet attached can be fixed to the drone or the mounted object (e.g., a ball). The plate may also be fixed using screws. Alternatively, the plate may be fixed using Velcro (registered trademark).

[0015] Of course, you could also attach an adhesive metal to the mount (for example, a ball) and a magnet to the drone.

[0016] Magnets may be used on both the mounted object (e.g., a ball) and the drone.

[0017] Furthermore, the magnetic attraction force is pre-adjusted and set to match the game.

[0018] According to one form of this implementation, an external force can be applied to the payload (e.g., a ball) to separate it from the drone and cause it to fall. The fallen ball can then be recovered and re-mounted on the drone, allowing for multiple gameplay sessions.

[0019] Furthermore, the same effect can be achieved by using button fasteners, Velcro (registered trademark), double-sided tape, etc., instead of the magnets and attracting metal.

[0020] The mounted object (e.g., a ball) can be not only a perfect circle, but also various other shapes such as an ellipse.

[0021] One embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the mounted body is a ball (Claim 3).

[0022] Another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the mounted body is a soft vinyl doll or a plastic doll (Claim 4).

[0023] Furthermore, lightweight and soft materials are preferable. According to one embodiment of this, injuries to players and damage to other objects due to the falling of mounted objects such as hard balls can be prevented.

[0024] According to the amusement aircraft of the present invention, it is possible to enjoy a fun and exciting game through aerial combat using an unmanned drone.

[0025] This is a perspective view of the amusement aircraft and controller of the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the amusement aircraft of the present invention. This is a perspective view showing another embodiment.

[0026] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 shows the amusement aircraft A and its controller C. The amusement aircraft A is controlled by controller C.

[0028] In the drawing, the play aircraft A consists of a drone 3 comprising four propellers 1 and propeller guards 2 surrounding each of the propellers 1, and a payload mounted on the drone 3 (hereinafter referred to as a ball 4). Note that the number of propellers 1 is not limited to four; there may be more or fewer than four.

[0029] The mounted object is not limited to the ball-shaped body 4; any object that can be mounted on the drone 3 is acceptable. For example, a soft vinyl doll or a plastic doll would also be acceptable.

[0030] Small traffic cones (triangular cones) or inverted plastic cups may also be used. Other options include dice or LEGO® figures.

[0031] Furthermore, in this invention, the ball body 4 is configured to be separable from the drone 3 when an external force is applied. An example of this is shown in Figure 2.

[0032] In Figure 2, a magnet 6 is provided in a recess 5 formed on the drone 3 side, and an adhesive metal 8 is provided in a protrusion 7 formed on the ball body 4 side. The adhesive metal 8 of the ball body 4 is then attracted to the magnet 6 of the drone 3, so that the ball body 4 is detachably mounted on the drone 3. Of course, the mounting positions of the magnet 6 and the adhesive metal 8 may be reversed from those described above.

[0033] Furthermore, the attractive force of the magnetic metal 8 of the magnet 6 is pre-adjusted and set so that the ball body 4 does not separate while the drone 3 is in flight, but separates from the drone 3 if an external force is applied to the ball body 4.

[0034] Alternatively, instead of the magnet 6 and the adsorbing metal 8, you may use a button fastener, Velcro (registered trademark), double-sided tape, or the like.

[0035] Alternatively, a magnet and a ball can be attached to a so-called FPV drone (a drone equipped with a camera and controlled from the camera's perspective).

[0036] The FPV drone has a drone 3 consisting of multiple propellers 1 (four is preferable) and propeller guards 2 surrounding each of the propellers 1, and a camera mounted on top of the drone 3 (not shown). A magnet 6 may be attached to the top of this camera, and a ball body 4 may be attached using magnetic metal, button hooks, Velcro (registered trademark), double-sided tape, etc.

[0037] Figure 3 shows another example of an implementation. In this example, the entire drone 3 is surrounded by a propeller guard 2 made of a plastic mesh material. In this embodiment, a magnetic plate is appropriately attached to the upper part or perimeter of the outside of the propeller guard 2, and a ball body having an attracting metal is held opposite the magnetic plate.

[0038] As described above, the aerial combat drone of the present invention is owned by two or more players, who each control their own drone to make contact with and collide with a ball mounted on the opponent's drone, causing the ball to separate and fall. This allows players to enjoy an exciting and thrilling game through aerial combat where they compete to control their drones.

[0039] 1. Propeller 2. Propeller guard 3. Drone 4. Mounting body (ball) 6. Magnet 8. Adsorption metal

Claims

1. A recreational flying object comprising a drone having propeller guards and a mount attached to the drone, wherein the mount is mounted in such a way that it can be separated from the drone when an external force is applied.

2. The amusement aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that the detachable mounting of the mounted body is a magnet provided on the drone and an adhesive metal provided on the mounted body.

3. The amusement aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounted body is a ball.

4. The amusement aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounted body is a soft vinyl doll or a plastic doll.

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