JP2005185547A - Toy actuator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toy actuator which can reduce the production costs of a stuffed toy by making even the stuffed toy without the actuation mechanism work well as if the actuation mechanism were built in. <P>SOLUTION: The toy actuator is provided with a holding part 2 for holding a toy A such as stuffed toy in the body 1 thereof, an engaging member 12 which is made to engage a part of the toy A held by the holding part 2 making it mobile and an actuation mechanism 10 for actuating the engaging member 12. The first detection means 7 for detecting the holding of the toy is disposed on the holding part 2, a figure member B with the second detection means 31 for sensing the working of the toy A held by the user is detachably disposed on the body 1 of the actuator, and a control means 35 which controls the operation of the actuation mechanism 10 based on the results of the detection by the first and second detection means 7 and 31 is provided on the body 1 of the actuator. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a toy operating device, and more particularly to a toy operating device that can operate a toy such as a stuffed toy that does not have an operating mechanism as if the toe has an operating mechanism.

Conventionally, it is well known that toys such as dolls and animal stuffed animals make voices and move their bodies, but these toys are provided with voice devices that make voices into the body and operating mechanisms that move the body, The voice device and the operating mechanism are operated to make a voice or move the body (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-82490

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the above-described toy contains various operation mechanisms, sound devices, batteries, etc. in the body, so that the operation mechanisms, sound devices, and batteries are accommodated when the toy body is touched. The touch of the case and the like is unnatural and the manufacturing cost of the toy itself is high.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, and even a stuffed toy that does not have an operating mechanism can be operated so that the heel also incorporates the operating mechanism, and the manufacturing cost of the stuffed toy can be reduced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a toy actuator that can be used.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a toy operating device according to the present invention has the following requirements.
(B) A holding part for holding a toy such as a stuffed toy is provided in the apparatus main body. (C) The first detecting means for detecting that the toy is held is arranged in the holding part. (2) The device body is related to the toy. In addition, at least one figure member that can be held by the user is detachably arranged, and the second detection means that senses that the user has held and worked on the toy is arranged on the figure member (e) The apparatus main body is provided with control means for operating the operating mechanism based on the detection results of the first detection means and the second detection means. The sound effect related to the figure member is provided in the apparatus main body. Sound effect output section The control unit may operate the sound effect output unit based on the detection result of the second detection unit.

  According to the invention of claim 1, a toy such as a stuffed toy held in the apparatus main body by the holding portion is a stuffed toy that a part of the toy such as a stuffed toy operates when the operating mechanism is operated, and the operating mechanism is not built in. Even if there is a bag, it can be operated as if the operating mechanism is built in, so that a toy that the user already has can be operated to develop a new play.

  In addition, since this operating mechanism does not operate unless the toy is held by the holding portion, the toy operating device does not operate unnaturally.

  Also, since the stuffed toy does not need to contain a mechanism, it can be easily cleaned whenever it gets dirty, so it can be played with a beautiful stuffed toy forever, and it has a great effect on hygiene management. In addition, the manufacturing cost of the toy can be reduced.

  According to the invention of claim 2, since the sound effect output unit outputs the sound effect related to the shape member when the second detection means provided on the shape member is activated, the user holds the shape object in hand. When working on toys, sound effects can be output, so the range of play can be further expanded.

  A holding part for holding a toy such as a stuffed toy on the apparatus main body, an engaging member that engages with a part of the toy held by the holding part from the outside and is movable, and an operating mechanism that operates the engaging member A first detecting means for detecting that the toy is held is disposed in the holding portion, and at least one figure member that is related to the toy and that can be held by the user is attached to and detached from the apparatus main body. And a second detection means for sensing that the user has held and acted on the toy, and the apparatus main body is provided with the first detection means and the second detection. Control means for operating the operating mechanism based on the detection result of the means is provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a toy actuating device (hereinafter referred to as an actuating device) for actuating a toy such as a stuffed toy. The actuating device 1 is formed by imitating a chair on which an infant sits, a backrest 3, an armrest. 4 and the table 5 are formed, and the seat 6 is provided with first detection means 7 for detecting whether the holder 2 holds a toy such as a doll or an animal stuffed animal. Yes.

  The first detecting means 7 is composed of an optical sensor, and when the stuffed toy A is held by the holding unit 2 and the light entering the optical sensor is blocked, the control unit 35 described later has the holding unit 2 connected to the stuffed toy A. It is possible to recognize that you have held.

  The first detection means 7 may be a magnetic sensor. In this case, a magnet may be attached to the buttocks of the stuffed toy A by an appropriate method.

  An operating mechanism 10 is disposed below the seat portion 6. As shown in FIG. 3, the operating mechanism 10 is provided with an engaging member 12 that alternately rotates up and down using a motor 11 as a driving force. The engaging member 12 is composed of two seesaw plates 13 and 14, and the leg portion is formed to engage with the upper surface of the seesaw plates 13 and 14 when the stuffed toy A is seated on the chair 1.

  The seesaw plates 13 and 14 are formed so as to be flush with the upper surface of the base 8 when rotated downward, so that the operating device is not visually conscious even when the stuffed toy A is not placed. It has become.

  Furthermore, the actuating device 1 is provided with a figure member B that can be held by a user's hand and related to a stuffed toy. This figure member B is composed of a heel toy 15 formed to resemble a honey candy, a baby bottle toy 16 formed to resemble a baby bottle, and a rattle toy 17 formed to resemble a castanet-shaped rattle. Has been.

  The operating mechanism 10 rotates the engaging member 12 alternately up and down using the motor 11 as a driving force as described above, and the reduction gear 22 meshes with the pinion gear 21 fixed to the output shaft 20 of the motor 11. The rotation shaft 23 of the reduction gear 22 is fixed with a friction cam 25 having a substantially triangular engagement protrusion 24 formed on one surface thereof. The friction cam 25 rotates opposite to one surface of the friction cam 25. A free drive cam 26 is disposed on the shaft 23. On the surface of the drive cam 26 facing the friction cam 25, an engagement recess 27 is formed at a position engageable with the engagement protrusion 24, and at a position opposite to the rotation shaft 23 from different surfaces. Drive pins 28a and 28b that protrude and periodically engage with the rear ends 13a and 14a of the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are formed. The drive cam 26 is urged so as to always come into pressure contact with the friction cam 25 by a spring 29 having one end fixed to the rotary shaft 23. The seesaw plates 13 and 14 pushed down by the drive pins 28 a and 28 b rotate up and down around the shaft 30. When a load is applied to the seesaw plates 13 and 14, the engagement protrusion 24 and the engagement recess 27 are disengaged from each other so that the load is not exerted on the operating mechanism 10.

  And the said 2nd detection means 31 (31a, 31b, 31c) is each arrange | positioned at the said figure member B (the bag toy 15, the baby bottle toy 16, the rattle toy 17). The second detection means 31 a, 31 b, 31 c can input detection signals to the control unit 35 that controls the motor 11 via signal lines 36, 37, 38.

  The second detection means 31a is configured by an ON / OFF switch such as a push button switch or a leaf switch arranged in a cocoon toy 15 formed to imitate a honey candy containing honey or the like. When the tip of the spoon toy 40 is inserted from the upper surface opening 15a, the spoon toy 40 pushes the switch 31a to turn it on, so that the control unit 35 holds the stuffed toy A in the holding unit 2 by the first detection means 7. It is programmed to operate the motor 11 for a certain period of time on the condition that this is detected.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the spoon toy 40 is slidably disposed in the spoon body 41 so that the front portion of the slider 42 is projected and retracted. It is formed to imitate the contents (honey). The slider 42 is always urged by the spring 43 so as to be immersed in the spoon main body 41. However, when the spoon toy 40 is inserted into the basket toy 15 and pulled out, it is formed on both surfaces of the slider 42 and is formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the spoon main body 41. Any one of the engagement protrusions 45 exposed from the guide groove 44 formed in the engagement with the engagement protrusion 47 formed on the inner wall surface of the guide tube 46 connected to the opening 15a of the bag toy 15 is engaged. The slider 42 slides toward the tip side, and the contents appear on the spoon as if the spoon was scooped with a spoon.

  The slider 42 slid to the tip side is maintained in a state in which the locking recess 48 formed on the side surface is locked by the locking projection 49 formed on the inner wall surface of the spoon main body 41 and protrudes. When the tip 42a of the slider 42 protruding from the tip of 41 is pressed against the mouth of the stuffed toy A, the opening 50 is bent and the locked state by the locking projection 49 is released, and the spring 43 is urged to be biased. It is drawn in and the bag is also configured so that the stuffed toy appears to have eaten the contents.

  The second detection means 31b is configured by an ON / OFF switch such as a micro switch or a leaf switch arranged in the baby bottle toy 16 simulating a baby bottle, and the nipple portion 16a at the tip of the baby bottle toy 16 is When the nipple portion 16a is pushed into the mouth of the stuffed toy A and the nipple portion 16a is retracted into the baby bottle toy 16, the switch 33b is turned on to control the motor 11 to operate for a predetermined time.

  The second detection means 31c is configured by an ON / OFF switch such as a vibration switch or a pendulum switch disposed inside the rattle toy 17 that is formed in a rattle-like interior and is designed to ease the stuffed toy A. When the rattle toy 17 is shaken, a plurality of balls 51 housed therein collide with each other to generate a rattling sound, and when the switch 31c is turned on, the control unit 35 controls the motor 11 to operate for a certain period of time. Has been.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 35 controls the sound effect output unit 55. The sound effect output unit 55 includes a speech synthesis circuit 56 and a speaker 57, and the control unit is selected from the sound effect data stored in advance in the speech synthesis circuit 56 when the switches 31a, 31b, and 31c are turned on. Different sound effect data is output for each switch based on 35 instructions, and output from the speaker 57 as sound effects.

  This sound effect data is the sound effect that the bear prompts honey when the switch 31a of the toy 15 is turned ON. If it is a short time, the sound effect “Gokugoku” to be swallowed will be urged once or twice, and if it is a long time, the sound effect “Gokugoku” will be repeated 3 times or more. It is set so that when the switch 31c of the rattle toy 17 is turned ON, a laughing voice is output. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 58 denotes a power switch, 59 denotes a power battery, and 60 denotes a driver circuit of the motor 11.

  According to the operating device having the above-described configuration, the stuffed toy A formed in the shape of a bear child is seated on the device main body (chair) 1 and held by the holding portion 2 so that both legs are placed on the seesaw plates 13 and 14, respectively. Let When the power switch 58 is turned on in this state, the first detection unit 7 detects that the stuffed toy A is held by the holding unit 2, and a detection signal is input to the control unit 35, and the control unit 35 receives the stuffed toy A Is recognized by the holding unit 2.

  In this state, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the nipple portion 16 a of the baby bottle toy 16 is pressed against the mouth of the stuffed toy A. The switch 22 is turned on when the nipple portion 16a is pushed down, but the control unit 35 has already recognized that the stuffed toy A is held in the holding unit 2 by the control unit 35. And the drive cam 26 is rotated via the reduction gear 22 and the friction cam 25. When the drive cam 26 rotates, the drive pins 28a and 28b are alternately engaged with the rear ends of the seesaw plates 13 and 14, and are alternately rotated upward.

  When the drive pins 28a and 28b and the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are disengaged, the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are lowered by their own weight, and the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are alternately moved up and down as the drive cam 26 rotates, so that the stuffed toy By alternately engaging the legs of A and pushing up the legs alternately, the heel can be operated as if the legs are flapping.

  At this time, since the control unit 35 instructs the voice synthesis circuit 56 to output a sound effect, the sound effect is output from the speaker 57, but if the ON time of the switch 22 of the baby bottle toy 16 is short, it is swallowed. Sound effect “Gokugoku” sounding sound effect “Gokugoku” is output once or twice. If longer, sound effect “Gokugoku” is output three times or more and “Full stomach” sound effect is output. As a result, the toy A can also perform an operation such that the toy A slaps its leg while drinking milk and is prompting or displaying a will of satisfaction.

  Further, when the tip of the spoon toy 40 is inserted from the upper surface opening 15a of the toy 15, the spoon toy 40 pushes the switch 31a to turn it on, so that the control unit 35 sounds the sound effect that the bear prompts the honey “the stomach is hungry. The first detection means 7 detects that the stuffed toy A is held in the holding portion 2, and therefore the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are alternately rotated up and down. Thus, it is possible to create a state in which the foot of the stuffed toy A is alternately moved up and down, and the heel is also urged by flapping the foot.

  When the spoon toy 40 is inserted into the bowl toy 15, the tip of the slider protrudes from the tip of the spoon body, the locking recess is locked to the locking projection, and the honey at the tip is exposed. When pressed against the mouth of the stuffed toy A, the lock is released, and the slider is urged by the spring so that the slider is immersed in the spoon body, so that the stuffed toy can also appear to have eaten honey.

  Then, when the rattle toy 17 is shaken, the switch 21 is turned ON by vibration, so that the control unit 35 outputs a sound effect (laughing voice) that makes the user happy, and the first detection means 7 is provided to the holding unit 2. Since it is detected that the stuffed toy A is held, the seesaw plates 13 and 14 are alternately rotated up and down to alternately move the legs of the stuffed toy A up and down, and the heels are also happy to flap their legs. A state like this can be created.

  Even if it is a stuffed toy that does not have an operating mechanism as described above, the sound effect that sounds the voice or moves the body inside the stuffed toy by allowing the detection means to detect a change in state by sitting on a chair It can be operated as if the output unit and the operating mechanism exist. In addition, since there is no need to accommodate a device for operation inside the stuffed toy, the original soft feel of the stuffed toy can be obtained and unnaturalness can be wiped out.

  Further, by holding the favorite stuffed toy in the apparatus main body, it seems that the mere stuffed toy is brought to life, attachment to the toy is born, and the range of play can be expanded. And since it does not have a built-in mechanism, it can be easily cleaned, and the stuffed toy can be used in a clean state indefinitely, and a great effect can be exhibited in terms of hygiene management.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a voice changeover switch 61 is provided in the above-described voice synthesis circuit 56, and the voice changeover switch 61 is switched depending on the type of stuffed toy (girl, boy, animal, etc.), so that it corresponds to the type of stuffed toy. You may be able to select audio.

  In addition, a detection means including a sound sensor such as a condenser microphone for detecting sound may be arranged in the apparatus main body, and the operation mechanism may be operated to move the stuffed toy in response to the sound.

  Furthermore, in the above-described operating device, the detection result of the detection unit is input to the control unit via the lead wire. However, the detection unit may be provided with a transmitter, and the control unit may be provided with a receiver. The result detected by the detecting means is transmitted by the transmitter, and is received by the receiver provided in the control unit, whereby the operating mechanism can be remotely operated to operate a toy such as a stuffed toy.

The perspective view which shows an example of the toy operating device which concerns on this invention Side perspective view of the toy actuator Exploded perspective view of operating mechanism The perspective view explaining an example of a figure member The exploded perspective view explaining the composition of the above-mentioned figure member Block diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the toy actuating device The perspective view explaining the use condition of the said toy actuator Block diagram for explaining another electrical configuration of the toy operating device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toy operation apparatus 2 Holding | maintenance part 7 1st detection means 10 Actuation mechanism 12 Engagement member 31 2nd detection means 35 Control means 55 Sound effect output part A Toy B Shape member

Claims (2)

A toy actuator having the following requirements.
(B) A holding part for holding a toy such as a stuffed toy is provided in the apparatus main body. (C) The first detecting means for detecting that the toy is held is arranged in the holding part. (2) The device body is related to the toy. In addition, at least one figure member that can be held by the user is detachably arranged, and the second detection means that senses that the user has held and worked on the toy is arranged on the figure member (e) The apparatus body is provided with control means for operating the operating mechanism based on the detection results of the first detection means and the second detection means. The apparatus main body is provided with a sound effect output unit that outputs a sound effect related to the figure member, and the control unit operates the sound effect output unit based on a detection result of the second detection means. The actuating device according to claim 1.

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