JP2001218984A - Doll - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a doll which allows playing in water and moreover emits sound, or the like, responding to a certain play. SOLUTION: A doll body 1 is so arranged to let water soak thereinto and houses a waterproof treated electric unit 12 therein 1. The electric unit 12 is provided with a water sensor 22 to detect the presence of water soaking into the doll body 1. An electric/electronic circuit is housed in the electric unit 12 and performs a control to output a specified voice form a speaker 18 when the soaking of water into the doll body 1 is detected by the water sensor 22.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a doll which can be immersed in water and emit sounds or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a waterproof or water-resistant water toy for the purpose of playing in, for example, floating on or spraying water (or hot water) in a bath or a pool. Have been. Among them, water dolls imitating humans, animals, cartoon characters and the like are often used. Some of such conventional dolls are not only water-proof or water-resistant, but also house audio output means therein, and actuate the audio output means to emit, for example, sound. Some dolls do.

[0003]

However, in the conventional doll having the latter voice output means, the sound is output immediately when the power button or the like is operated, and there is no change and lack of interest. There was a problem. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a doll that emits a sound when submerged in water or that emits an underwater sound when submerged in water.

[0004]

A doll according to claim 1 is
In a doll floating on water, the doll body is configured to allow water to enter inside when submerged in water. Inside the doll body, there are a water sensor for detecting the ingress of water to a predetermined position, and a water sensor. And sound output means for outputting a sound when water intrusion is detected.
The “voice” in this case can be, for example, a word, a melody and / or a sound effect or other sounds. In addition, here, "water enters into the interior when submerged in water" is described, but water may have already entered while the doll is suspended in the water. What is needed is that water enter when transitioning from a suspended state to a submerged state. According to this doll, when the doll is submerged in water, water enters the inside of the doll body, the water sensor detects the entry of water, and the sound output means outputs sound.

For example, in the doll according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a doll floating in water, a doll main body into which water can enter is provided, and an electric unit subjected to waterproof treatment is provided in the doll main body. The electric unit is provided with a water sensor that detects the presence or absence of water that has entered the inside of the doll body, and when the water sensor detects that water has entered the inside of the doll body, inside the electric unit. One example is a device in which an electric / electronic circuit for controlling a predetermined sound to be output from a speaker is housed.
According to this doll, when the doll body sinks below the water surface and water enters the doll body, the water sensor detects that water has entered and outputs a detection signal to an electric / electronic circuit. Thus, a predetermined sound is output from the speaker. In this case, an extremely impressive and interesting sound effect can be obtained by outputting together the sound of “buzzing” in which water enters the inside of the doll body and the sound emitted from the speaker.

A doll according to a second aspect is characterized in that in the doll according to the first aspect, the water sensor is disposed at a height position corresponding to a mouth portion of the doll main body or at a position higher than the height position. According to this doll, when the doll is sunk to at least the mouth of the doll body, the sound output means outputs sound.

A doll according to a third aspect is the doll according to the first or second aspect, wherein the voice is a voice including an underwater sound. According to this doll, when the doll is submerged in water, the sound output means outputs sound including underwater sound.

A doll according to a fourth aspect is the doll according to the first or second aspect, wherein the voice output means is configured to output a normal voice when the water sensor does not detect the ingress of water. After the water sensor detects the ingress of water, it is configured to output sound including underwater sound. Here, the “normal voice” is a voice emitted in the atmosphere. According to this doll, when the state shifts from the floating state to the sunk state, the sound output by the sound output means is output from normal sound to sound including underwater sound.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the doll according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a sound is output intermittently and at predetermined intervals at a predetermined number of times. In this case, the “number of audio outputs” may be set arbitrarily or stepwise. Further, the “output voice” may be a repetition of a predetermined word or melody, or may be a number that can be counted. According to this doll, the doll can be used as a timer.

A doll according to a sixth aspect is characterized in that, in the doll according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, sound is continuously output for a predetermined time. In this case, the “audio output time” may be set arbitrarily or stepwise.
According to this doll, the doll can be used as a timer.

A doll according to claim 7 is a doll floating in water, wherein the doll body is configured to allow water to enter inside when submerged in water. It is characterized by comprising a water sensor for detecting the entry and a sound output means, and changing the sound when the entry of water is detected by the water sensor. According to this doll, the sound changes when the doll is submerged in water.

[0012] The doll according to claim 8 is the doll according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein water sensors are provided at a plurality of height positions, and different sounds are generated depending on the sinking depth. Features. For example, a sound such as "chappa" is output when it is sunk to a shallow depth, and "bubukubu" is output when it is sunk deeply. According to this doll, the sound changes depending on how the doll is sunk.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the doll according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the doll emits light when the water sensor detects the entry of water. . The light emitting place may be all or part of the doll. Note that “light emission” in this case is preferably simultaneous with audio output. According to this doll, it emits light when it is submerged in water, which makes it more interesting.

A doll according to a tenth aspect is characterized in that, in the doll according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, a predetermined operation is performed when water entry is detected by a water sensor. I do. For example, hands and feet are fluttered. Such a structure can be easily realized by providing a motor, a drive mechanism for a hand or a foot (a link, a gear, a cam, a winding transmission mechanism, or a combination thereof), and control means for the motor or the drive mechanism in the doll. Can be realized. In addition,
In this case, it is preferable that the “predetermined operation” is performed simultaneously with the audio output. According to this doll, the doll moves when it is submerged in water, so that it becomes more interesting.

[0015]

FIG. 1 shows a doll according to the embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the doll. This doll has a doll body 1 having a shape imitating humans, animals, cartoon characters, and the like.
Is provided. The float member 2 is composed of an upper float plate 5 and a lower float plate 8, and a float 9 made of, for example, styrene foam is inserted between the upper float plate 5 and the lower float plate 8. A cylindrical housing 12 is mounted on the float member 9.

The housing 12 has a flange portion 14 at the lower end,
The flange 14 is provided with a switch mounting base 15. A wiring board 23 provided with various electric and electronic components is arranged inside the housing 12. A switch operation button 27 is provided on the switch mounting base 15, and a switch 26 is provided below the switch mounting base 15. The switch 26 is electrically connected to electric / electronic components attached to the wiring board 23.

A ring-shaped speaker base 12 is attached to the upper end of the housing 12 via an O-ring 17. A speaker 18 sits on the speaker base 12. A ring-shaped speaker cover 20 is attached to the speaker base 12 via an O-ring 19 and a rubber sheet 21. The housing 12 is provided with a pair of water sensors 22 as shown in FIGS. The pair of water sensors 22 are electrically connected to electric / electronic components attached to the wiring board 23. Here, the rubber sheet 21 is mainly for protecting the speaker 13 from water.
The rubber sheet 21 may be attached to the speaker cover 20.

An upper body 10 of the doll is mounted on the float member 2 so as to surround the housing 12.
The upper main body 10 is provided with a sound emission hole 10a.

The upper float plate 5 is provided with a battery storage box 24 which opens downward. The lower float plate 8 has an opening 8 corresponding to the opening of the battery box 24.
a is formed. A lid 25 is attached to the lower side of the lower float plate 8. Although the attachment structure of the lid 25 is not shown, the lid 25 is attached to the lower float plate 8 by screws. A support portion 25a is vertically provided on the lid 25. Further, the lower main body 11 is detachably attached to the lower float plate 8 so as to surround the lid 25. Since the lower body 11 has flexibility, it is supported by the support portion 25a so as not to be deformed.

The sole of the lower body 11 and the lid 2
5, the lower float plate 8, the upper float plate 5, and the flange portion 14 of the housing 12 have holes 11a, 2 for ingress of water.
5b, 8b, 5a and 14a are provided. These holes 11a, 25b, 8b, 5a, and 14a are provided so as to match each other. Further, the unit main body 1 having the above configuration
3, the switch 26 and the battery storage box 24 are of course completely waterproof so that water does not enter inside.

FIG. 5 shows a circuit incorporated in the doll of this embodiment. In this circuit, three switches are provided as the switches 26, and these three switches are electrically connected to the LSI. Each switch 26
Is a power ON / OFF switch 26a and a melody changeover switch 26 emitted from the speaker 18.
b, a volume switch 26c for switching the volume of the sound emitted from the speaker 18, and three switch operation buttons 27 are provided correspondingly. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 22 indicates the above-described water sensor.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the doll body 1 is first put in a bath or the like, the doll body 1 floats on the water surface due to the buoyancy of the float member 2 of the float member 2. At this time, water enters through the hole 11a of the lower main body 11, but the doll main body 1 does not sink due to the buoyancy of the float member 2.

In this state, when the power is turned on by depressing the switch operation button 27 of the power ON / OFF switch 26a, a predetermined melody flows from the speaker 18, and the melody is heard by the doll body 1 while listening to the melody. You can play. In this case, the melody switch 26
By pressing the switch operation button 27 of b, another melody can be switched.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the doll body 1 is submerged below the water surface, water that has entered through the holes 11a of the lower body 11 flows through the holes 11a, 25b, 8b, 5a, 14a of the upper body 10. When the water enters the inside and reaches the water sensor 22, the water sensor 22 detects that the water has entered and outputs a signal to the wiring board 23. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the melody is stopped and 1 to 10
The voice counting the number up to is output from the speaker 18.

In this case, the sound of "buzz-buku" in which water enters the doll body 1 and the voice counting the number emitted from the speaker 18 are heard together, and the doll counts in the water. Will give an impression like
Very impressive and interesting sound effects can be obtained.

When the play is terminated, the power is turned off by pressing the switch operation button 27 of the power ON / OFF switch 26, thereby stopping all the operations. In this embodiment, an automatic power-off function is provided in which the power is automatically turned off when the switch 26 is not operated for a certain period of time.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the buoyancy is given by the float member 2, the doll body 1 can be played with the doll body 1 floating on the water, and furthermore, the doll body 1 is merely submerged in the water. Since sound can be output from the speaker 18, it is possible to easily play, and by emitting sound, impressive and
You can get interesting sound effects.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.
Various changes can be made as necessary.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, only sound is output, but a structure in which limbs and the like are moved when submerged in water may be used. Also, several sets of water sensors can be provided to change the sound and operation depending on the depth of sinking.

In the above embodiment, a doll is described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to a submarine toy or a ship toy. In this case, the operation mode can be changed between when the object floats on water and when it sinks.

When submerged in water, the sound output is changed to
Alternatively, light emission and / or a predetermined operation may be performed in addition to the audio output.

[0033]

The effect of the typical one of the present invention will be described. In a doll floating on water, the doll body is configured so that water can enter inside when submerged in water. A water sensor for detecting the ingress of water to a predetermined position,
A sound output means is provided to output a sound when water intrusion is detected by this water sensor, so when the doll is submerged, water enters inside the doll body and the water sensor detects water ingress Then, the sound output means outputs sound, and an extremely impressive and interesting sound effect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a doll according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the doll shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a floating state of the doll shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state where the doll shown in FIG. 1 is sunk.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a circuit incorporated in the doll shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Doll main body 2 Float member 5 Upper float board 8 Lower float board 9 Float 10 Upper main body 11 Lower main body 18 Speaker 22 Water sensor

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A doll floating on water, wherein the doll body is configured to allow water to enter therein when submerged in water, and a water sensor for detecting entry of water to a predetermined position is provided inside the doll body. And a sound output means for outputting a sound when water intrusion is detected by the water sensor. 2. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the water sensor is disposed at a height position corresponding to a mouth portion of the doll body or at a position higher than the height position. 3. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the sound is a sound including underwater sound. 4. The sound output means outputs a normal sound when the water sensor does not detect the ingress of water, and outputs a sound including underwater sound after the water sensor detects the ingress of water. The doll according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the doll is configured to perform the following. 5. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the sound is output intermittently and at predetermined intervals at equal intervals. 6. The doll according to claim 1, wherein sound is continuously output for a predetermined time. 7. A doll floating in water, wherein the doll body is configured such that water can enter therein when submerged in water, and a water sensor for detecting entry of water to a predetermined position is provided inside the doll body. And a sound output means, wherein the sound is changed when water entry is detected by the water sensor. 8. The doll according to claim 1, wherein water sensors are provided at a plurality of height positions, and different sounds are generated depending on a immersion depth. 9. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the doll is configured to emit light when water entry is detected by a water sensor. 10. The doll according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the doll is configured to perform a predetermined operation when water entry is detected by a water sensor.