JP2008114011A - Manual light emitting toy - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toy which can display vivid color light patterns without using a dry cell. <P>SOLUTION: The manual light emitting toy is equipped with a handle body 2 supported by and movable to the toy body 1, a fly wheel 3 stored in the toy body 1 and rotates linked to the handle body 2 and inertially rotates even when manipulation of the handle body 2 is stopped, a power generating means 4 connected to the fly wheel 3 and converting rotational energy of the fly wheel 3 to electric power, a rotating body 5 connected to the fly wheel 2 and rotated by the fly wheel 3, a plurality of optical fibers 6 with lower end parts supported by the rotating body 5, rotated with the rotating body 5, a light emitting means 7 wired to the power generating means 4 and emitting light and a color light generating means 8 set between the lower end parts of the plurality of optical fibers 6 and the light emitting means 7 and adding various colors to the light emitted from the light emitting means 7 to guide the color added light to the plurality of optical fibers. The toy radially spreads the plurality of optical fibers 6 by centrifugal force during the toy is driven and emits various color light form the distal end parts of the plurality of optical fibers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a manual light-emitting toy that is provided with power generation means and can express a pattern light composed of vivid colors without using a dry battery.

As represented by a plurality of light-emitting lights used as decoration means for Christmas trees and neon signs that vividly color storefronts, people tend to prefer light of various colors regardless of the east or west.
In Japan, “fireworks” that emit vivid colors using gunpowder have been popular for a long time, and even today, where many game machines and entertainment devices are provided, the popularity of fireworks will not decline.

Against the background of many people's demands, toys that emit colored light have been proposed. Particularly in recent years, light-emitting diodes and optical fibers can be manufactured at a relatively low cost, and toys using such members have been proposed.
The following Patent Documents 1 to 3 are toys that use light emitting diodes. These toys are configured so that a plurality of light-emitting diodes are turned on and a bright light pattern can be enjoyed by rotating them.
In other words, unlike conventional miniature bulbs that use filaments, light-emitting diodes are sufficiently durable against vibration and shock, and are small and lightweight, making them suitable for use in toys that involve such movements. Yes.

On the other hand, Patent Documents 4 and 5 below are toys that use optical fibers. These toys are designed to send light emitted from a light source to a target site with a plurality of optical fibers and to enjoy light emitted from the tips of the plurality of optical fibers.
This makes good use of the flexibility of an optical fiber, and the optical fiber can be easily bent into an arc by an external force, and light can be sent to a target site. In addition, since the optical fiber is not hard like metal and does not get heated, there is an advantage that it is safe to use as a toy for children to play.

In addition, as a product using optical fibers, indoor decorations have been proposed in which a plurality of optical fibers are bundled in a tree shape and various colored lights are emitted from the tip of each optical fiber. The decorative items are widely used in restaurants and indoors.
JP 2006-106430 A JP-A-6-285270 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-27685 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-050482 Utility Model Registration No. 3074385

However, the conventional toy that emits light has the following problems.
The toy emitting light disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3 can produce a moving light by rotating a plurality of light emitting diodes, but has a disadvantage that the movement of the light is monotonous.
That is, the above-described toy is a toy that emits light only within a limited range without greatly changing the area that emits light.

  The toys disclosed in Patent Documents 4 and 5 are toys that enjoy light using an optical fiber. However, these toys have no movement and can enjoy the movement of the light emitting unit. Absent. This also makes the light pattern monotonous.

  In addition, since all of the above conventional toys use a dry battery as a power source, the rotational speed or light intensity is always constant at the time of driving the toy, and the pattern of light becomes unsatisfactory. There is also an inconvenience.

And since all the said conventional toys require a dry battery as a power supply, when the electric charge remaining in the dry battery runs out, the battery must be replaced. In addition, since the dry battery consumes a small amount of electricity even when it is not used, the dry battery may be out of power even if it is attempted to move these toys that have not been used for a while.
In addition, although the dry battery itself is inexpensive, it is difficult for children playing with such toys to replace the dry battery, and if the direction of inserting the dry battery is mistaken, an unexpected incident may be induced.

  A manual light-emitting toy according to the present invention is a manual light-emitting toy that has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and the handle light body is supported so as to be movable with respect to the toy body; A spring wheel that is stored in a toy body and that rotates in conjunction with the handle body and performs inertial rotation even when the operation of the handle body is stopped, and a power generation means that is connected to the flywheel and converts rotational energy of the flywheel into electric power A rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel; a plurality of optical fibers supported at the lower end of the rotating body and rotating together with the rotating body; a light emitting means wired to the power generation means and emitting light; Color light generating means provided between the lower end of the optical fiber and the light emitting means, and adding various colors to the light emitted from the light emitting means to guide the light to a plurality of optical fibers; It is configured with a. And, when driving a manual light-emitting toy, the above-mentioned conventional problems are solved by spreading a plurality of optical fibers radially by centrifugal force and emitting various colored lights from the tips of these optical fibers. is there.

  In addition, a manual light-emitting toy is supported so as to be movable with respect to the toy main body, and a rotary motion is stored in the toy main body and interlocked with the handle body. A spinning wheel connected to the spinning wheel, power generation means for converting rotational energy of the spinning wheel into electric power, a rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel, and a plurality of rotating bodies supported by the rotating body and supported by the rotating body. A plurality of petals covering the plurality of optical fibers so that the lower end portion is supported by the rotating body and always accommodating a plurality of optical fibers, and a light emitting means wired to the power generation means for emitting light And various colors are added to the light emitted from the light emitting means provided between the lower end portions of the plurality of optical fibers and the light emitting means to form a plurality of optical fibers. Ku and color light generation means, configured with a. When the manual light-emitting toy is driven, the above-mentioned conventional problems are solved by spreading a plurality of petal bodies and a plurality of optical fibers radially by centrifugal force and emitting various colored lights from the tips of the plurality of optical fibers. It is something to try.

  In addition, a manual light-emitting toy is supported so as to be movable with respect to the toy main body, and a rotary motion is stored in the toy main body and interlocked with the handle body. A spinning wheel connected to the spinning wheel, power generating means connected to the spinning wheel to convert the rotational energy of the spinning wheel into electric power, a rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel, and rotated on the toy body provided above the rotating body. A decorative member having a transparent bottom plate connected so that there is no light, a plurality of optical fibers that are supported by a side surface of the rotating body and rotated with the rotating body, and a light emitting device that emits light that is wired to the power generation means Means, a bottom plate of the decorative member and lower end portions of a plurality of optical fibers, and the light emitting means to add various colors to the light emitted from the light emitting means, A transparent bottom plate and color light generating means for leading to the plurality of optical fibers, and at the time of driving the manual light-emitting toy, the plurality of optical fibers are spread radially by centrifugal force and the tips of the plurality of optical fibers and An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems by emitting various colored lights from the decorative member.

  The color light generating means includes a transparent container, a transparent liquid stored in the transparent container, and a plurality of color films having different specific colors that have substantially the same specific gravity as the transparent liquid and float in the transparent liquid. By the above, the light having various colors is generated.

Since the manual light-emitting toy according to the present invention achieves both rotation and light emission manually, each user can freely adjust the rotation speed and light intensity, thereby constantly changing movement. And you can enjoy the light.
That is, if the handle body is repeatedly and strongly operated, the rotation speed of the plurality of optical fibers is increased, and the plurality of optical fibers bend radially by centrifugal force, and the effect area of the light can be widened. As the rotational speed increases, the amount of power generation increases, and the light at the tip of each optical fiber becomes clearer.

  On the other hand, if the handle body is operated slowly, the rotation speed of the multiple optical fibers becomes slow, and the multiple optical fibers make slight movements due to slight centrifugal force, which is fascinating to remind us of the birth of life. It becomes a movement. Further, at this time, the power generation means having a low rotation speed generates a small amount of electric power, whereby the tips of the plurality of optical fibers emit a slight amount of light, and a mysterious atmosphere can be produced.

  Moreover, since this manual light-emitting toy does not require a dry battery, troublesome replacement work of the dry battery can be omitted and an unexpected accident caused by the dry battery can be avoided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a manual light-emitting toy according to claims 1 and 3 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration state of the manual light-emitting toy shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a toy body of a manual light-emitting toy, and reference numeral 2 denotes a handle body 2 that is movably supported on the toy body 1 as indicated by an arrow. Each of these members is sized so that a child can easily operate with one hand. In the figure, the thumb side is held on the right side of the toy main body 1 and the other fingers are held on the handle body 2 so as to hold both of them. It has become.
As shown in FIG. 2, the handle body 2 is pivotally supported with respect to the toy main body 1 by pins P, and a rack having a slightly arcuate shape is provided at the upper part.
The handle body 2 can be reciprocated as indicated by arrows by grasping or releasing the handle body 2. In addition, B is a leaf | plate spring, and this leaf | plate spring B is accommodated in the inside of the toy main body 1, and always urges | biases the handle | steering-body body 2 to the outward direction.

On the other hand, reference numeral 3 denotes a flywheel, and the flywheel 3 has a pinion that is screwed into the rack of the handle body 2 at the tip of the rotating shaft. That is, the spring wheel 3 can be rotated by operating the handle body 2.
By the way, this spinning wheel 3 is frequently used for toys and the like, and detailed description of the structure is omitted. However, even if the handle body 2 is rotated and operated, the motion of the handle body 2 is stopped. The inertial rotation can be continued, and if the handle body 2 is operated repeatedly, the momentum can be increased and the rotation at a high speed is also possible. Of course, if the handle body 2 is operated slowly, it is possible to maintain a low rotation state.

Also, 4 shown in the figure is a power generation means, and this power generation means 4 includes a coil fixed to the toy body 1 and a circular magnet that is fixed to the flywheel 3 and rotates with the flywheel 3 inside the coil. ing.
That is, the power generation means 4 can generate electricity by operating the handle body 2, and the amount of power generation is proportional to the rotational speed of the flywheel 3. When the rotational speed is high, high power is generated, and when the rotational speed is low, low power is generated. Will occur.

On the other hand, 7 shown in the figure is a plurality of light emitting diodes as light emitting means, and these light emitting diodes are provided on the toy body 1 and are fixed so as not to rotate. These light emitting diodes are so-called white light emitting diodes having no color.
Each of these light emitting diodes is wired to the power generation means 4 and is configured to emit white light with a current from the power generation means 4.

  Reference numeral 8 shown in the figure denotes color light generation means, and this color light generation means 8 is also fixed to the toy main body 1 so as not to rotate. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the color light generation means 8. The color light generation means 8 includes a transparent container 10 that can pass light, a transparent liquid 11 that is stored in the transparent container 10, and a transparent liquid 11. And a plurality of color films 12 having substantially the same specific gravity and having various colors such as “red”, “yellow”, “blue”, “purple”, and the like.

The plurality of color films 12 of the color light generating means 8 are neither heavier nor lighter than the transparent liquid 11 and therefore do not sink, but do not float. That is, the plurality of color films 12 are floating so as to float in the transparent liquid 11.
The transparent liquid 11 may be water, but if it is desired to make the movements of the plurality of color films 12 slow, oil or the like having a higher viscosity than water may be used.

  As shown in the figure, the color light generating means 8 is installed so that the lower surface faces the plurality of light emitting diodes 7, and white light emitted from the light emitting diodes 7 is colored by the plurality of color films 12. Is possible. That is, when the white light emitted from the light emitting diode 7 passes through the plurality of color films 12, the white light changes to the color of the color film and passes through the color light generation means 8. Further, the light that does not pass through any color film remains white and passes through the color light generation means 8.

On the other hand, 5 shown in the figure is a rotating body. The rotating body 5 has a rotating shaft connected to the spinning wheel 3 at the center, and is rotatable together with the spinning wheel 3. The rotating body 5 is installed so as to face the upper surface of the color light generating means 8.
The rotating body 5 supports a plurality of optical fibers 6 and rotates together with the plurality of optical fibers 6.
The plurality of optical fibers 6 are supported by the rotating body 5 so that the lower end surfaces thereof are opposed to the upper surface of the color light generation unit 8, and the colored light passing through the color light generation unit 8 is transmitted from the lower end surface. The light can be received.

Further, since the plurality of optical fibers 6 are supported by the rotating body 5 only at the lower end portions, they can be bent into a bow shape even if a slight force is applied. A ball made of a transparent resin that diffuses light is attached to the tip of the plurality of optical fibers 6.
In this embodiment, the plurality of optical fibers 6 are configured such that the overall length becomes longer from the center position toward the outside as shown in the figure.

Next, the operation of the manual light emitting toy having the above configuration will be described.
When the handle body 2 of the manual light emitting toy is operated, the spring wheel 3, the power generation means 4, the rotating body 5, and the plurality of optical fibers 6 are rotated. The power generation means 4 generates electric power and sends it to the light emitting diode 7, which emits white light.
Then, the color light generation means 8 changes the color of the white light from the light emitting diode 7 into color light having various colors and sends it to the lower end surfaces of the plurality of optical fibers 6.
As a result, the tip portions of the plurality of optical fibers 6 emit different color lights, and this color light is always changed by the floating movement of the color film 12 of the color light generating means 8 and can produce light patterns of various colors. .

On the other hand, the plurality of optical fibers 6 are bent outward by centrifugal force. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a bent state due to a change in the rotational speed of the plurality of optical fibers 6, and FIG. 4A is a diagram showing the optical fiber 6 when the rotational speed is high.
When the optical fiber 6 rotates rapidly, the optical fiber 6 is greatly bent into an arcuate shape to expand the area for expressing light. At this time, the long optical fiber 6 positioned outside the rotating body 5 receives the strongest centrifugal force and is bent most greatly.

  Further, when this rotation is fast, the power generation amount of the power generation means 4 is also strong, so that various vibrant colored lights are clearly emitted from the tip of each optical fiber 6, and whether life is vigorously active. You can enjoy such bright light.

On the other hand, FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the optical fiber 6 in a state where the handle body 2 is operated slowly and the rotational speed is low.
When the rotation of the optical fiber 6 is slow, the optical fiber 6 bends to such an extent as shown in the figure. Further, when the rotation is slow, the power generation means 4 generates only a small amount of power, so that the light from each optical fiber 6 is weak.
In this state, you can enjoy a relaxing light that is reminiscent of a state in which an organism wakes up from sleep or conversely a state in which an organism comes to sleep.
As described above, the manual light-emitting toy according to the present invention allows anyone to enjoy vivid color light by a simple operation, and each user can produce a variety of light effects by adjusting the rotation speed. Is possible.

5 and 6 are views showing a manual light-emitting toy according to claim 2 of the present invention. Next, the manual light-emitting toy will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same location as the manual light emission toy shown in FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 4, and duplication description is abbreviate | omitted.
The manual light-emitting toy shown in FIG. 5 basically has the same structure as the manual light-emitting toy shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, but the manual light-emitting toy shown in FIG.
The petal body 9 is formed by imitating the petals of a real plant by being colored in a color such as white, light pink or yellow on a flexible cloth or vinyl sheet formed by the petals of the plant.
The petal body 9 is supported by the rotating body 5 only at the lower end, and the plurality of optical fibers 6 are covered by the plurality of petal bodies 9 as shown in the figure.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state during driving of the manual light-emitting toy illustrated in FIG.
In this manual light-emitting toy, the plurality of petal bodies 9 spread radially due to the centrifugal force during the rotational movement of the rotating body 5, whereby a plurality of optical fibers 6 emitting various colored lights appear, and the movement is caused by plant flowers. A beautiful movement that opens.
Since this manual light-emitting toy imitates a plant flower, it is suitable for use by a person who likes flowers, for example, women.

On the other hand, the drawings shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are views showing a manual light-emitting toy according to claim 3 of the present invention.
Next, this manual light emitting toy will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same location as the manual light emission toy shown in FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. 4, and duplication description is abbreviate | omitted.

In FIG. 7, A is a decorative member, and the decorative member A shown in the drawing includes a capsule formed of a transparent member and a doll accommodated in the capsule.
The capsule has a so-called diamond-cut surface having a plurality of planes whose inner surfaces are inclined at an appropriate angle, and the capsule base plate, in other words, the stand on which the doll stands is transparent. The bottom plate is provided above the color light generation means 8 so as to face the color light generation means 8 as shown in the figure.
And the decoration member A which consists of this capsule and a doll is being fixed to the toy main body 1 so that it may not rotate. That is, a cylindrical shaft bar 13 is fixed to the lower end of the capsule, and the lower end of the shaft bar 13 is fixed to the toy body 1.

On the other hand, a pipe-like rotary cylinder 14 is provided on the outer periphery of the shaft 13, and a pinion is formed at the lower end of the rotary cylinder 14 so that it can be rotated by operating the handle body 2. Yes.
The spring wheel 3, the power generation unit 4, and the rotating body 5 are fixed to the rotating cylinder 14 and can be rotated together with the rotating cylinder 14 by operating the handle body 2.

The rotating body 5 of the manual light-emitting toy has a side surface that is inclined upward as shown in the figure, and a plurality of optical fibers 6 are provided on this side surface. The side surface of the rotating body 5 is formed of a transparent material, and a diamond cut surface is also provided on the inner side.
Further, 15 shown in the figure is a mirror, and this mirror is provided so that the upper end portion is inclined outward, reflects light from the light emitting means 7, and passes through the color light generating means 8, so that the optical fiber 6 It can be sent to the lower end.

In the manual light-emitting toy configured as described above, the rotating body 5 rotates as described above by the operation of the handle body 2, and the plurality of optical fibers 6 provided on the rotating body 5 are bright from the tip as shown in FIG. It can rotate while releasing colored light to produce a light pattern.
Further, the color light is also emitted from the transparent side surface of the rotating body 5, and this color light is diffusely reflected to the other line by the diamond cut surface to become vivid light.

On the other hand, the decorative member A also emits bright light. That is, since the bottom plate of the capsule is formed of a transparent plate, the color light that has passed through the color light generating means 8 passes through the bottom plate and is projected into the capsule. As a result, the doll in the capsule stands on a stand that emits brightly colored light, and the appearance can be vividly rendered.
Then, the light in the capsule passes through the diamond cut surface and is emitted to the outside, and the colored light is diffusely reflected to the other row by this diamond cut surface to express a bright light pattern.

As described above, the manual light-emitting toy according to the present invention allows anyone to enjoy vivid and mysterious colored light with a simple operation, and the rotational speed and intensity of light can be adjusted by adjusting the power at hand. It is possible to experience the effects of light that did not exist in conventional toys.
Moreover, since this manual light-emitting toy does not use a dry battery, the replacement work of the dry battery can be omitted, and an accident associated with the dry battery can be avoided.

It is an external appearance front view which shows the manual light emission toy which concerns on Claims 1 and 3 of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the inside of the manual light emission toy shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the structural example of a color light production | generation means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the expression by the change of the rotational speed of the manual light emission toy shown in FIG. It is an external appearance front view which shows the manual light emission toy which concerns on Claim 2 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the time at the time of the drive of the manual light emission toy shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the manual light emission toy concerning Claim 3 of this invention. It is a front view which shows the time of a drive of the manual light emission toy shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toy main body 2 Handle body 3 Spring wheel 4 Power generation means 5 Rotating body 6 Optical fiber 7 Light emitting means (light emitting diode)
8 Color light generation means 9 Petal body 10 Transparent container 11 Transparent liquid 12 Color film A Decoration member

Claims (4)

A manual light-emitting toy equipped with power generation means and capable of expressing pattern light consisting of vivid colors without using dry batteries,
This manual luminous toy
A handle body supported movably with respect to the toy body,
A spring wheel that is stored in a toy body and rotates in conjunction with the handle body, and performs inertial rotation even when the operation of the handle body is stopped,
A power generation means connected to the spinning wheel and converting the rotational energy of the spinning wheel into electric power;
A rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel;
A plurality of optical fibers supported at the lower end by the rotating body and rotating together with the rotating body;
A light emitting means wired to the power generation means for emitting light;
Color light generating means that is provided between the lower ends of the plurality of optical fibers and the light emitting means, adds various colors to the light emitted from the light emitting means, and guides the light to the plurality of optical fibers,
A manual light-emitting toy comprising a plurality of optical fibers that are radially expanded by centrifugal force when the manual light-emitting toy is driven and that emits various colored lights from the tips of the plurality of optical fibers. . A manual light-emitting toy equipped with power generation means and capable of expressing pattern light consisting of vivid colors without using dry batteries,
This manual luminous toy
A handle body supported movably with respect to the toy body;
A spring wheel that is stored in a toy body and rotates in conjunction with the handle body, and performs inertial rotation even when the operation of the handle body is stopped,
A power generation means connected to the spinning wheel and converting the rotational energy of the spinning wheel into electric power;
A rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel;
A plurality of optical fibers supported at the lower end by the rotating body and rotating together with the rotating body;
A plurality of petal bodies covering a plurality of optical fibers so that the lower end is supported by the rotating body and always storing a plurality of optical fibers;
A light emitting means wired to the power generation means for emitting light;
Color light generating means that is provided between the lower ends of the plurality of optical fibers and the light emitting means, adds various colors to the light emitted from the light emitting means, and guides the light to the plurality of optical fibers,
When the manual light-emitting toy is driven, a plurality of petal bodies and a plurality of optical fibers are radially spread by centrifugal force, and various color lights are emitted from the tips of the plurality of optical fibers. Manual light emitting toy. A manual light-emitting toy equipped with power generation means and capable of expressing pattern light consisting of vivid colors without using dry batteries,
This manual luminous toy
A handle body supported movably with respect to the toy body;
A spring wheel that is stored in a toy body and rotates in conjunction with the handle body, and performs inertial rotation even when the operation of the handle body is stopped,
A power generation means connected to the spinning wheel and converting the rotational energy of the spinning wheel into electric power;
A rotating body connected to the spinning wheel and rotated by the spinning wheel;
A decorative member provided above the rotating body and connected to the toy body so as not to rotate, and having a transparent bottom plate;
A plurality of optical fibers that are supported at the lower end of the side surface of the rotating body and rotate together with the rotating body;
A light emitting means wired to the power generation means for emitting light;
Various colors are added to the light emitted from the light emitting means provided between the bottom plate of the decorative member and the lower ends of the plurality of optical fibers and the light emitting means, and led to the transparent bottom plate of the decorative member and the plurality of optical fibers. Color light generation means;
And when the manual light-emitting toy is driven, the plurality of optical fibers are radially expanded by centrifugal force, and various color lights are emitted from the tips of the plurality of optical fibers and the decorative member. Manual luminous toy.   The color light generating means includes a transparent container, a transparent liquid stored in the transparent container, and a plurality of color films having different specific colors that have substantially the same specific gravity as the transparent liquid and float in the transparent liquid. 4. The manual light-emitting toy according to claim 1, wherein the manual light-emitting toy is configured.

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