JP2810345B2 - Automatic rotating top and top device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic spinning top and a spinning top used for toys and in-store advertising.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, a rotating light (warning light), a banner, and a flag have been installed at a store to alert the people who come and go.

[0003]

However, none of them (rotating lights, banners, flags) can be expected to have the effect of causing a pedestrian to pay attention, attention, interest, curiosity, and stop in front of the store. Did not. Therefore, the present invention, attention to passersby,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic spinning top and a spinning top that can be used as a toy, by promoting interest, curiosity, and so on, and by performing gathering of people to advertise a shop, advertise, bargain, and the like.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To achieve the above object, an automatic rotary top according to the present invention comprises a top main body, a rotating shaft projecting downward from the top main body, and a rotary drive for rotating the rotating shaft. A motor provided on the spinning body, a temporary idler wheel attached to the tip of the rotating shaft to support the spinning body when the spinning body is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery for supplying power to the motor. And

[0005] Also, a top body, a rotating shaft protruding downward from the top body, a motor provided on the top body so as to rotate the rotating shaft, and a top mounted on the top body. It comprises auxiliary wheels for supporting the top body when the body is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery for supplying power to the motor.

[0006] A frame main body, a rotating shaft protruding downward from the frame main body, a motor provided on the frame main body for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and fixed to a tip of the rotating shaft. A rotating wheel having a flange portion for supporting the top body when the top body is stationary or rotating at a low speed.

[0007] Further, a top body, a rotating shaft protruding downward from the top body, a motor provided on the top body so as to rotate the rotating shaft, and An annular temporary holding ring member fixed to the top body and supporting the top body when the top body is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery for supplying electric power to the motor.

[0008] In addition, a temporary holding idler wheel is attached to the rotating shaft via a bearing. In addition, an alert member is attached to the top body. Note that a solar cell is preferable as the battery.

Further, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a spinning apparatus according to the present invention includes a concave receiving plate as a whole, and
A plurality of automatic rotary tops can be placed on the receiving board, and the automatic rotary top includes a top main body, a rotating shaft protruding downward from the main body, and the above-described top so as to rotationally drive the rotary shaft. A motor provided on the main body, a temporary holding idler wheel attached to the tip of the rotary shaft via a bearing to support the main body during stationary or low-speed rotation of the main body, and a battery for supplying power to the motor. , Consisting of Note that a solar cell is preferable as the battery.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an automatic rotary top according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1A, a through hole 14 is formed in the center of a circular bottom surface 13. Recess 15
And an upper opening main body 1 having an outer peripheral wall 23 provided vertically from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface 13, a rotating shaft 2 protruding downward from the main body 1, and a rotating shaft. A motor 3 for rotating and driving the motor 2, a temporary holding idler wheel 5 attached to the tip 11 of the rotating shaft 2, and a solar cell 4 for supplying power to the motor 3. Placed on top.

The rotating shaft 2 is a shaft 2a of the motor 3, and the motor 3 is rotated with the shaft 2a facing downward.
The shaft 2a is attached to the concave portion 15 of the bottom surface 13 by mounting.
The (rotating shaft 2) protrudes below the top body 1 through the through hole 14. Since the inner diameter of the concave portion 15 is formed to be substantially equal to the diameter of the motor 3, the motor 3 is firmly fitted to the concave portion 15 and is connected by bonding or the like. Also, a recess 15 and a through hole 14 are formed in the bottom surface 13 so that the axis of the shaft 2a coincides with the position of the axis of the top body 1.

It is preferable that the shaft 3a of the motor 3 be the rotating shaft 2 (as described above).
This is advantageous in that the weight and structure of the top body 1 can be reduced in weight and simplified, and that the top body 1 can be easily balanced (center of gravity).

A stepped portion 17 is formed along the circumferential direction on an upper portion of the inner side surface 16 (upper portion of the outer peripheral wall 23) of the top body 1, and a rectangular solar cell is formed on the stepped portion 17. 4 (see FIG. 4) are placed, and the four corners of the
It is fixed to. The solar cell 4 includes a plurality of light receiving units 10.
───That is, the part that receives sunlight and converts it into electricity──
受 光 are provided, and the light receiving units 10 are directed upward. The positive electrode 20a and the negative electrode 20b of the solar cell 4
Are electrically connected to the plus terminal 22a and the minus terminal 22b of the motor 3 by electric wires 21, 21, respectively.

An inverted shallow dish-shaped transparent cover 7 made of plastic or the like is provided at the upper part (opening A) of the top body 1. The transparent cover 7 has a notch 19 formed in a circumferential direction of a lower edge thereof, and an upper end surface 18 of the top body 1.
The notch 19 is in contact with the inner side surface 16 and is attached by bonding or the like so as to fit the opening A outside.

As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the temporary holding idler wheel 5
Is provided via a bearing 6 attached to the tip 11 of the rotating shaft 2. Further, the temporary holding idle wheel 5 is not unexpectedly shifted upward by the fixing ring 24 fixed to the rotating shaft 2 above the temporary holding idle wheel 5. Further, the plastic cap 8 having a rounded tip prevents the receiving plate 30 from being damaged. It should be noted that if the tip is formed to be slightly flat, there is an interest in moving the place greatly when the top is tilted. Conversely, if the top is made to be a relatively small spherical surface, it rotates at almost the same place. Note that rubber may be used. When the cap 8 is made of plastic or rubber as described above, there is appropriate friction (during rotation) with the floor surface, the upper surface of the receiving plate 30, and the like, so that the top is reliably raised.

As shown in FIG. 2A, when the sun main body 1 is exposed to the sunlight 31 or the illumination 31a from above, the rotating shaft 2 is accelerated in the rotating direction 32 at a stretch to rotate. start. Then, the temporarily held idle wheel 5 is also moved in the same direction (rotation direction 3).
In step 2), the spinning machine starts to rotate at a low speed, and the whole top swings about the cap 8 of the rotating shaft 2. And the same figure (b)
As shown in (1), the top rises (the temporary holding idler wheel 5 moves away from the receiving surface 34 of the receiving plate 30), and the rotating shaft 2 makes a heavy motion 32a in the rotating direction 32.

That is, in order to reduce the frictional resistance applied to the rotating shaft 2 when the bearing 6 starts rotating, the rotating shaft 2 can be rapidly rotated. Then, the temporary holding idler wheel 5 also starts rotating by the appropriate frictional resistance with the rotating shaft 2 via the bearing 6 and assists the whole frame to stand up with momentum, so that the top easily rotates. Can be served. On the other hand, the top body 1 slowly starts rotating in the direction opposite to the rotation shaft 2 (rotation direction 33) and gradually increases its rotation speed.

Here, looking at the movement of the spinning top, the whole is turning in the direction of the drag motion 32a (counterclockwise in plan view). (Clockwise in plan view). The top body 1 continues to rotate at high speed while wobbling,
Although it moves around on the top and bottom 30, the receiving surface 34 of the receiving plate 30 is concave and its center is low, so that it does not go out of the receiving plate 30. Then, while continuously receiving the sunlight 31 (illumination 31a) (excluding troubles such as failures), the automatic rotating frame continues to rotate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the present invention may be a spinning apparatus in which a plurality of automatic rotary spinners can be placed on a generally concave receiving plate 30. 1 ...
You can play with interesting movements by hitting each other-like a fighting sesame.
Further, a plurality of gentle mountain-shaped convex portions 35 may be provided on the receiving surface 34 of the receiving board 30 to make the top move more complicated.

As shown in FIG. 4, it is also preferable to use a flying disk (UFO) type toy for the appearance of the top 1 of the frame. In the illustrated example, donut-shaped outer flange portions 36 having solar cells 4a arranged at a plurality of locations on the upper surface are attached to the upper end surface 18 of the top main body 1 by bonding or the like. A miniature bulb with a plurality of sockets 38 is provided on the lower surface of the outer flange portion 36 or the outer peripheral wall 23 of the top body 1.
Attach 37, light bulb 37… (for electricity supply of light bulb 37…)
Are connected to the solar cells 4a via electric wires 21. In this way, the UFO staggers and glows while rotating
We can enjoy as type toy. It is preferable from the viewpoint of appearance that the transparent cover 7 is formed in a mountain shape and the bulbs 37 are colored (red, blue, yellow, etc.).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the automatic rotary top of the present invention is provided with a caution member 40 on the outer peripheral wall 23 of the top main body 1, and is installed at a store front for store advertisement or customer pulling. (See FIG. 6). FIG. 7A shows a configuration in which a plurality of windmills 41 are provided on the outer peripheral wall 23. The wind turbines 41 start rotating by receiving the wind as the top body 1 rotates. In FIG. 2B, a plurality of arms 44 are attached to the outer peripheral wall 23, and a number of bells 42 are connected to the arm 44 with strings 45. You can hear the sound. FIG. 3C shows a case where a plurality of reflecting mirrors 43 are provided on the outer peripheral wall 23. In this case, it is desirable that the receiving surface 34 of the receiving board 30 itself be a concave reflecting mirror 47, and a transparent cover 46 be stuck thereon to protect the reflecting mirror 47. The sunlight 31 or the illumination 31a from above is reflected on the receiving surface 34 (reflecting mirror 47), hits the reflecting mirrors 43 of the top main body 1, and irregularly reflects outward again, and shines brilliantly.

It is to be noted that it is also possible to provide a combination of different alerting members 40.
The alert members 40 are arranged at positions in consideration of the above. Also,
The receiver 30 may have a convex portion 35 (described with reference to FIG. 3), and the top may make a more complicated (irregular) movement, and furthermore, the action of the warning member 40 (windmill). 41 rotations,
With the sound of the bell 42 and the light from the reflector 43), the sight and hearing of the person are stimulated, and attention and curiosity can be caused.

FIG. 6 shows a case in which the automatic spinning top and the receiver 30 provided with a plurality of alerting members 40... (Small flags) are used for touring a shop (restaurant).
It is installed in a transparent case 49 above the signboard 48 for stores.
While the weather is fine and the sun is in the sun, the spinning body 1 keeps rotating without stopping, attracting the eyes (attention) of a large number of passersby 50 ... and intriguing the complicated and humorous movement of the spinning top. Gather people. When the sun rays 31 cannot be used, such as on a cloudy day or at night or in a shaded shop in an arcade, a light 26 is provided above the top and the top is rotated by a lighting 31a for use.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, it is preferable that a sector-shaped concave reflecting mirror 43a is attached to the top main body 1 in a protruding manner. Although not shown, a solar cell 4 for supplying electric power to the motor 3 can be provided on the lower surface 28 of the top main body 1. In this case, the receiver 30 itself is a reflecting mirror 47 (see FIG. 5). (See (c)), the sunlight 31 from above (or lighting 31a)
Is reflected on the solar cell 4. In addition, the receiver 30 can be made of transparent plastic, and the illumination 31a can be directly applied to the solar cell 4 from below.

FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the automatic rotary top according to the present invention. As shown in FIG.
A plurality of auxiliary wheels 27... Are mounted on the lower surface 28 around the rotating shaft 2. The auxiliary wheels 27 support the top body 1 when the top body 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed.
FIG. 2B shows a case where three auxiliary wheels 27 are attached, and FIG. 2C shows a case where four auxiliary wheels 27 are attached. The auxiliary wheels 27 are arranged at equal intervals from each other and with the wheels oriented in the direction of rotation of the top body 1.

FIG. 9 shows that the flange 29 is attached to the tip 11 of the rotating shaft 2.
a to which a rotating wheel 29 having a
A round convex portion 51 is formed at the center of the lower surface. Rotating wheel
Numeral 29 supports the spinning body 1 when the spinning body 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed (similar to the description of FIG. 2), and assists the entire spinning top until it stands up with momentum. Further, FIG. 10 shows the top body 1 with the rotation shaft 2 having the cap 8 at the tip 11 as the axis.
A temporary holding ring member 39 (having a whole annular shape and a rectangular cross section) is fixed to the lower surface 28 of the frame body 1. In this case as well, the temporary holding ring member 39 39 supports the spinning frame main body 1 to assist rotation of the spinning frame, and lowers the center of gravity of the entire spinning frame to facilitate rotation. The ring member 39 is preferably made of a low friction resin such as a fluororesin.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and that the shape of the top body 1 may be many other than those described above, but the balance (center of gravity) of the top body 1 is taken into consideration. It is desirable to determine the position of the rotation shaft 2 by using the following method. Further, a dry battery (battery) may be used as the battery 4.

[0029]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.

(According to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4) The top main body 1 is provided with a temporary holding idler wheel 5 or an auxiliary wheel.
27. Since the rotation can be started without rubbing against the receiving surface 34 of the receiving plate 30 by the rotating wheel 29 (having the flange portion 29a) and the temporary holding ring member 39, the top can be raised and rotated relatively easily. it can. Also, the top of the top body 1 is made to be a UFO type because the top of the top main body 1 is automatically rotated (by irradiating the sun rays 31 or the lighting 31a or as long as the life of the dry battery lasts). It is interesting to play as a toy. In addition, when it is placed on the concave receiving plate 30 and used, it is possible to play without taking up space.

According to the fifth or ninth aspect, the solar light 31 and the illumination 31a keep rotating for a long time to increase the fun.
(According to the sixth aspect of the present invention), the frictional resistance applied to the rotating shaft 2 at the start of rotation can be reduced, and the top can be rotated more quickly. (According to the automatic rotating frame according to claim 7) When a frame provided with a warning member 40 and a receiver 30 are installed and used on a signboard 48 or the like at a store, a large number of passers-by 50 can be used. By causing attention, interest, curiosity, and the like, and stopping at the storefront, it is convenient to promote the store, advertise, shoppers, and the like. In addition, the alerting member 40 is used for items related to the shop (for example, artificial flowers for florists, bells for musical instrument shops).
42, If a toy shop windmill 41), you can emphasize the advertising of the shop more. Furthermore, it is preferable to make the appearance design of the top body 1 beautiful, and it can be used as interior of a store.

(According to the top apparatus of claim 8)
A plurality of automatic spinning tops can be rotated at the same time on 30 to hit each other and play like a fighting sesame.
In addition, mountain-shaped convex portions 35 are provided at a plurality of locations on the receiving surface 34 of the receiving board 30, so that it is possible to enjoy a more complicated and interesting movement.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional front view showing an embodiment of an automatic rotary top of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a simplified explanatory view showing a rotating use state.

FIG. 3 is a simplified explanatory view showing an embodiment of the top device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another form of the top body.

FIG. 5 is a front view in which a reminder member is attached to a top body.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a use state of an automatic rotary top installed at a store.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the automatic rotary top of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the automatic rotary top of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a rotating wheel fixed to a tip of a rotating shaft.

FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing still another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Spindle main body 2 Rotating shaft 3 Motor 4 Battery 5 Temporary idle wheel 6 Bearing 11 Tip 27 Auxiliary wheel 29 Rotating wheel 29a Flange 30 Receiving 39 Temporary holding ring member 40 Attention member

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Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A top body 1, a rotating shaft 2 protruding downward from the top body 1, a motor 3 provided on the top body 1 to rotate the rotating shaft 2, and A temporary holding idler wheel 5 attached to the tip 11 of the shaft 2 and supporting the main body 1 when the main body 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery 4 for supplying electric power to the motor 3. Automatic spinning top. 2. A top body 1, a rotating shaft 2 protruding downward from the top body 1, a motor 3 provided on the top body 1 to rotate the rotating shaft 2, and the top An automatic rotary top comprising an auxiliary wheel 27 attached to the main body 1 and supporting the main body 1 when the main body 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery 4 for supplying electric power to the motor 3. 3. A top body 1, a rotating shaft 2 protruding downward from the top body 1, a motor 3 provided on the top body 1 to rotate the rotating shaft 2, and A rotating wheel 29 having a flange 29a fixed to the tip 11 of the shaft 2 and supporting the top 1 when the top 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed.
And an auto-rotating spinning top. 4. A top body 1, a rotating shaft 2 protruding downward from the top body 1, a motor 3 provided on the top body 1 for driving the rotating shaft 2 to rotate, The top body 1 is fixed to the top body 1 with the shaft 2 as an axis.
An automatic rotary top comprising an annular temporary holding ring member 39 for supporting the top main body 1 at the time of stationary or low-speed rotation, and a battery 4 for supplying electric power to the motor 3. 5. The battery according to claim 1, wherein the battery is a solar cell.
The automatic rotary top described in 3 or 4. 6. The automatic rotary spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein a temporary holding idler wheel is mounted on the rotary shaft via a bearing. 7. The automatic rotary top according to claim 1, wherein a warning member 40 is attached to the top main body 1. 8. A receiving plate 30 having a concave surface as a whole, and a plurality of automatic rotating frames can be placed on the receiving plate 30. The automatic rotating frame is composed of a top main body 1 and a top main body 1. A rotating shaft 2 protruding downward, a motor 3 provided on the top body 1 so as to rotate the rotating shaft 2,
A temporary holding idler wheel 5 attached to the tip 11 of the frame body via a bearing 6 and supporting the frame body 1 when the frame body 1 is stationary or rotating at a low speed, and a battery 4 for supplying power to the motor 3 The top device. 9. The top device according to claim 8, wherein the battery 4 is a solar battery.