JP2018000742A - Cup and ball - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cup and ball that can be enjoyed even by beginners.SOLUTION: A cup and ball comprises: a dish body part extending in the direction perpendicular to the central axis of a cup shaft part, the dish body part having an outer diameter decreasing toward the central part of the dish body part between one end and the other end of the dish body part; a large dish part formed in one end of the dish body part, the large dish part being formed of a recess having an inner diameter decreasing toward the central part of the dish body part in an inner face of the large dish part, being formed of an edge having an outer diameter annularly extending to the outside of the large dish part and increasing toward the central part of the dish body part, and being formed of an outer edge connecting the recess with the edge and extending annularly; a small dish part formed in the other end of the dish body part, the small dish part being formed of a recess having the inner diameter decreasing toward the central part of the dish body part in the inner face of the small dish part, being formed of an edge having the outer diameter annularly extending toward the central part of the dish body part in the outside of the small dish part, and being formed of the outer edge for connecting the recess with the edge and extending annularly; and a ball part including a hole part engaging with the cup shaft part. The outer diameter of each outer edge is 83% to 100% of the diameter of the ball part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The technology disclosed in this application relates to kendama.

  As a general kendama, for example, “competitive kendama” (Yamagata Kobo Co., Ltd.) is known (Non-Patent Document 1).

Limited company Yamagata Kobo, “Kendama for competitions”, [online], [Search June 22, 2016], Internet <URL: http://www.kendama.co.jp/kyougi.html>

  In order for beginners to be able to decide on various techniques using kendama, it is usually necessary to practice for a certain period of time. In addition, it is not easy for a user who is generally inferior in physical ability, such as an infant or the elderly, to determine various techniques by operating a kendama.

  Therefore, various embodiments provide a kendama that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and users who are considered to be inferior in physical ability (hereinafter referred to as “beginners”).

  The kendama according to one aspect of the present invention includes a rod-shaped tendon shaft portion (10) extending from the upper end (12) to the lower end (14), and a dish barrel portion extending in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the central axis of the tendon shaft portion. (20) A dish barrel (20) having an outer diameter that decreases between one end (22) and the other end (24) of the dish barrel toward the center (26) of the dish barrel. ) And a platter part (30) formed in a non-removable manner at the one end (22) of the dish barrel part, and decreases toward the central part (26) of the dish barrel part on the inner surface of the platter part A concave portion (32) having an inner diameter is formed, and an edge portion (34) having an outer diameter extending in an annular shape and extending toward the central portion (26) of the dish barrel portion is formed on the outer surface of the platter portion. A platter portion (30) formed with an outer edge portion (36) that connects the concave portion (32) and the edge portion (34) and extends in an annular shape. And a small dish part (40) formed on the other end (24) of the dish barrel part so as not to be removable, and decreases toward the central part (26) of the dish drum part on the inner surface of the dish dish part. A concave portion (42) having an inner diameter is formed, and an edge portion (44) having an outer diameter extending in an annular shape on the outer surface of the small dish portion and increasing toward the central portion (26) of the dish barrel portion is formed. A small plate part (40) in which an outer edge part (46) extending between the concave part (42) and the edge part (44) and extending in an annular shape is formed; and the upper end (12 of the tendon shaft part (10)) And a spherical ball part (2) formed with a hole part (2A) that engages with the outer edge part (36) of the platter part (30) and the small dish part (40). The outer edge portion (46) has an outer diameter in the range of 83% to 100% with respect to the diameter of the ball portion (2). .

  According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide a kendama that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and the like.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a kendama tender according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a right side view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a left side view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the tendon shown in FIG. 1 as seen from another angle. FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing a configuration of a kendama ball part according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a top view showing the configuration of the ball part shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a table showing specific examples of the size of kendama according to various embodiments of the present invention in comparison with the size of conventional kendama. FIG. 11 is a table showing experimental results regarding kendama according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same referential mark is attached | subjected to the component requirements common in an accompanying drawing.

1. Overview of Kendama According to One Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a kendama tendon according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a right side view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a left side view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the tendon shown in FIG. 1 as seen from another angle.

  The kendama according to this embodiment mainly includes the kend 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, the knot 2 illustrated in FIG. 7, and a connecting member (yarn or thread) that connects the kend 1 and the knot 3. 3). Both the tendon part 1 and the ball part 2 can be formed of a wooden material. Examples of the wooden material include, but are not limited to, materials such as beech, zelkova, cherry blossom, camellia, and cocoon.

1-1. The tendon part 1 of the tendon part 10 is roughly described. The tendon shaft part 10, the dish barrel part 20, the platter part 30, the small dish part 40, the middle dish part 50, and the anti-slip part 60 are provided. Including.
The tendon shaft portion 10 is formed in a rod shape extending from the upper end 12 to the lower end 14 as a whole. This tender shaft portion 10 is formed so as to have an outer diameter that decreases from the lower end 14 toward the upper end 12 as a whole (excluding the inner pan portion 50 and the non-slip portion 60). In addition, the tendon shaft portion 10 is formed so that each cross section orthogonal to the central axis has a circular shape, for example. Further, the heel shaft portion 10 has a tip portion 16 formed in a substantially conical shape at the upper end 12.
It should be noted that the tendon shaft portion 10 is formed to be solid in order to achieve the purpose of ensuring sufficient strength and / or the purpose of making the user feel an appropriate weight feeling. In another embodiment, it may be formed to be hollow at least partially in order to reduce the weight.

  The dish barrel 20 is formed so as to extend from one end 22 to the other end 24 in a direction orthogonal to the central axis of the tendon shaft 10. The dish barrel 20 is formed to have an outer diameter that decreases from the one end 22 toward the central portion 26 and an outer diameter that decreases from the other end 24 toward the central portion 26.

  Further, a central hole 26 of the dish barrel 20 is formed with a through hole 28 that extends in the vertical direction and penetrates the dish barrel 20. The through hole 28 is formed to have an inner diameter that decreases from the lower end toward the upper end in accordance with the shape of the tendon shaft portion 10 so as to engage with the outer surface of the tendon shaft portion 10. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and the like show a state where the tendon shaft portion 10 is inserted into the through hole 28 from the lower end to the upper end of the through hole 28 and fixed to the dish barrel portion 20.

Further, a mounting hole 29 communicating with the through hole 28 is formed in the central portion 26 of the dish barrel 20. The attachment hole 29 may be formed at a position along the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10, or may be formed from the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10 toward the small plate portion 40 (or the large plate portion 30). It may be formed at a position separated by a distance (for example, 0.5 mm to several mm).
When the mounting hole 29 is formed at a position away from the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10 toward the small plate portion 40 by a predetermined distance, when performing a technique such as an airplane, the large plate portion 30 is located on the small plate portion 40 side. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the rotation more than necessary, so that the user can easily succeed in a technique such as an airplane.

Such an attachment hole 29 is used for fixing the connecting member 3 (thread, string, etc.) to the tendon portion 1. Specifically, after one end 3A of the connection member 3 is inserted into the attachment hole 29 and disposed outside the through hole 28 from the lower end of the through hole 28, a knot is formed on the one end 3A of the connection member 3, As described above, the connecting member 3 can be fixed to the tendon part 1 by inserting the tendon shaft part 10 through the through hole 28. As a result, the knot formed at the one end 3A of the connection member 3 cannot penetrate into the through hole 28 even if it is pulled toward the attachment hole 29. Fixed.
In addition, although the dish trunk | drum 20 is achieved so that the objective of ensuring sufficient intensity | strength and / or the objective of making a user feel moderate weight feeling may be formed. In another embodiment, it may be formed to be hollow at least partially in order to reduce the weight.

  The large dish part 30 is formed integrally with the one end 22 of the dish body part 20, that is, cannot be detached. A recess 32 having an inner diameter that decreases toward the central portion 26 of the dish barrel 20 is formed on the inner surface of the large dish 30. The recess 32 may be formed in accordance with the shape of the ball portion 2 so as to accommodate the ball portion 2 (at least a part thereof) formed in a spherical shape. On the outer surface of the large dish part 30, an edge part 34 is formed that extends in an annular shape and has an outer diameter that increases toward the center part 26 of the dish body part 20. An outer edge 36 extending in an annular shape is formed between the recess 32 and the edge 34 so as to connect the recess 32 and the edge 34. The outer surface of the outer edge portion 36 may be formed as a flat plane extending parallel to the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10. For example, the outer edge portion 36 may have a width (difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter) in the range of 0.5 mm to 3 mm.

  The small plate portion 40 is formed integrally with the other end 24 of the plate body portion 20, that is, cannot be attached or detached. A concave portion 42 having an inner diameter that decreases toward the central portion 26 of the dish barrel portion 20 is formed on the inner surface of the small dish portion 40 as best shown in FIG. The concave portion 42 may be formed in accordance with the shape of the ball portion 2 so that the ball portion 2 (at least a part thereof) formed in a spherical shape can be accommodated. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the like, an edge portion 44 that extends in an annular shape and has an outer diameter that increases toward the center portion 26 of the dish barrel portion 20 is formed on the outer surface of the small plate portion 40. . As best shown in FIG. 4, an annular outer edge 46 is formed between the recess 42 and the edge 44 so as to connect the recess 42 and the edge 44. The outer surface of the outer edge portion 46 may be formed as a flat plane extending parallel to the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10. The outer edge portion 46 may have a width (difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter) in the range of 0.5 mm to 3 mm, for example.

  The middle tray part 50 is formed integrally with the lower end 14 of the tendon shaft part 10, that is, cannot be attached or detached. A concave portion 52 having an inner diameter that decreases toward the upper end 12 of the tendon shaft portion 10 is formed on the inner surface of the inner tray portion 50 as best shown in FIG. The concave portion 52 may be formed in accordance with the shape of the ball portion 2 so that the ball portion 2 (at least a part thereof) formed in a spherical shape can be accommodated. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the like, an edge portion 54 that extends in an annular shape and has an outer diameter that increases toward the upper end 12 of the tendon shaft portion 10 is formed on the outer surface of the inner tray portion 50. . As best shown in FIG. 6, an annular outer edge 56 is formed between the recess 52 and the edge 54 so as to connect the recess 52 and the edge 54. The outer surface of the outer edge portion 56 may be formed as a flat plane extending perpendicular to the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10. The outer edge part 56 shall have a width | variety (difference of an outer diameter and an internal diameter) which exists in the range of 0.5 mm-3 mm, for example.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the anti-slip portion 60 is formed between the upper end 12 and the lower end 14 of the tendon shaft portion 10, and preferably is formed at the lower portion of the tendon shaft portion 10. The anti-slip part 60 mainly includes a raised part 62, an upper curved part 64, and a lower curved part 66.
The raised portion 62 has an outer diameter larger than the upper outer surface 18A adjacent to the upper side of the anti-slip portion 60 and the lower outer surface 18B adjacent to the lower side of the anti-slip portion 60, and is formed to extend in an annular shape. ing.
The upper curved portion 64 connects the raised portion 62 and the upper outer surface 18A, and is formed to have an outer surface that decreases toward the upper outer surface 18A. The lower curved portion 66 connects the raised portion 62 and the lower outer surface 18B, and is formed to have an outer surface that decreases toward the lower outer surface 18B.

  2 to 4, the lower outer surface extending between the lower edge of the lower curved portion 66 of the anti-slip portion 60 and the upper edge of the edge portion 54 of the middle plate portion 50 of the tendon shaft portion 10. In one embodiment, 18B is provided to be a curved outer surface curved in a direction toward the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10 instead of a flat outer surface. The lower outer surface 18B formed to be a curved outer surface in this way is lighter in the kend shaft portion 10 and thus the entire kendama compared to the case where the lower outer surface 18B is formed to be a flat surface (flat surface). Can be reduced in weight.

  Furthermore, since the lower outer surface 18B is formed in this way, the tendon portion 1 can be easily held, and various techniques can be easily determined. Specifically, FIG. 7 shows a state in which the user grasps the ken part 1 to perform a technique called a platter (a technique for placing the ball part 2 on the concave portion 32 of the platter part 30) (as an example, FIG. 7 shows an adult's right hand). As shown in FIG. 7, with the concave portion 32 of the platter portion 30 facing upward, the user grips the tendon shaft portion 10 with the index finger and thumb, and the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are placed on the outer edge portion 46 of the small plate portion 40. When attached from below, the vicinity of the base of the index finger comes into contact with the lower outer surface 18B of the tendon shaft portion 10. Here, the lower outer surface 18B is not a flat surface (flat surface), but a curved surface curved in a direction (convex) toward the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10. On the other hand, the outer surface of the vicinity of the base of the index finger is convex. Accordingly, the lower outer surface 18B can receive the vicinity of the base of the user's index finger deeper (in a direction toward the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10) than when formed in a flat shape. That is, the lower outer surface 18B can have a larger area in contact with the vicinity of the base of the user's index finger compared to the case where the lower outer surface 18B is formed in a planar shape. As a result, the tendon portion 1 can be easily held, and therefore various techniques are easily determined.

1-2. Configuration of Ball 2 FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the ball of the kendama according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a top view showing the configuration of the ball part shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG.8 and FIG.9, the ball part 2 is formed in the substantially spherical shape as a whole. As shown in FIG. 8, a hole 2 </ b> A is formed on the bottom surface of the ball portion 2. In one embodiment, the hole 2A has a larger inner diameter than the upper end 12 (including the tip 16) of the tendon shaft 10, and communicates with the first hole 2Aa that receives the upper end 12, and the first hole 2Aa. And a second hole portion 2Ab that has an inner diameter that increases toward the outer surface of the ball portion 2 and that receives the upper end 12.
The ball portion 2 has a hole portion 2A (including the first hole portion 2Aa and the second hole portion 2Ab) engaged with the upper end 12 of the tendon shaft portion 10, whereby the plate portion 20 and the large plate portion 30 It is placed between the small plate portion 40.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, a through hole 2 </ b> B for inserting the connection member 3 (yarn, string, etc.) is formed on the upper surface of the ball part 2. This through hole 2B communicates with the above-described hole 2A (including the first hole 2Aa and the second hole 2Ab). The other end 3B (not shown) of the connecting member 3 (one end 3A is fixed to the tendon portion 1 as described above) is inserted into the through hole 2B of the ball portion 2, and the first hole portion 2Aa and the second hole portion. After being taken out of the ball part 2 through 2Ab, a knot (not shown) is formed at the other end 3B. In this state, as shown in FIG. 9, even if the connecting member 3B is pulled, the knot formed on the other end 3B of the connecting member 3B comes into contact with the inner wall of the first hole 2Aa (the knot through hole 2B). The inner wall hinders the movement of the through hole 2B). Thereby, the connection member 3 </ b> B is securely fixed to the ball portion 2.

1-3. Next, the sizes of the tendon part 1 and the ball part 2 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 10 in addition to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a table showing specific examples of the size of kendama according to various embodiments of the present invention in comparison with the size of conventional kendama.

  In FIG. 10, a specific example of the size of the kendama according to the embodiment is shown in the first line (line numbered 1). Specific examples of the size of the kendama according to another embodiment are shown in the second row (row numbered 2) and the third row (row numbered 3). The size of the kendama disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 described above is shown in the fourth row (row numbered 4). In addition, in the fifth line (line numbered 5) to the tenth line (numbered number 10 line), kendama X1 (manufactured by Y1 company), kendama X2 (manufactured by Y2 company), kendama X3, respectively. The sizes of Kendama X4 (made by Y4), Kendama X5 (made by Y5) and Kendama X6 (made by Y6) are shown.

  In the column “Material”, the material used to form the corresponding kendama is shown. In the column “A ball diameter”, the diameter (mm) of the corresponding kendama ball is shown. In addition, regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference symbol “A” corresponds to the reference symbol “A” (that is, the diameter of the ball portion 2) illustrated in FIG.

  In the column “B length of the tendon shaft”, the length (mm) of the corresponding tendon ball is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the ball. In addition, regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference symbol “B” corresponds to the reference symbol “B” (that is, the length of the tendon shaft portion 10) illustrated in FIG.

  In the column “C diameter of the platter”, the diameter (mm) of the corresponding kendama platter is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the sphere. For the kendama according to the various embodiments, the reference symbol “C” corresponds to the reference symbol “C” shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 36 of the platter portion 30). ing. In addition, the outer edge part 36 of the kendama (the kendama shown in the first row to the third row in FIG. 10) according to the present embodiment has, for example, a width of 1.0 mm (difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter).

  In the column “D diameter of the small plate portion”, the diameter (mm) of the corresponding kendama small plate portion is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the ball portion. Regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference sign “D” corresponds to the reference sign “D” shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 (that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 46 of the small plate portion 40). ing. In addition, the outer edge part 46 of the kendama (kendama shown by the 1st line-the 3rd line of Drawing 10) concerning this embodiment has a width (difference between an outside diameter and an inside diameter) of 1.0 mm, for example.

  In the column “E diameter of the middle pan portion”, the diameter (mm) of the corresponding kendama middle pan portion is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the ball portion. In addition, regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference symbol “E” corresponds to the reference symbol “E” illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 6 (that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 56 of the inner tray portion 50). doing. In addition, the outer edge part 56 of the kendama (kendama shown by the 1st line-the 3rd line of Drawing 10) concerning this embodiment has a width (difference between an outside diameter and an inside diameter) of 1.0 mm, for example.

  In the column “F edge length”, the horizontal width (mm) of the edge of the corresponding kendama (large plate portion, small plate portion, middle plate portion) is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the ball portion. Yes. Regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference sign “F” is the reference sign “F” shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 (that is, the edge 34 of the platter 30 extends along the horizontal direction. Distance, a distance in which the edge portion 44 of the small plate portion 40 extends along the horizontal direction, or a distance in which the edge portion 54 of the middle plate portion 50 extends in the vertical direction).

In the column “G horizontal width of the dish barrel”, the horizontal width (mm) of the corresponding kendama is shown together with the ratio (%) to the diameter of the ball. In addition, regarding the kendama according to various embodiments, the reference symbol “G” is the reference symbol “G” shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 (that is, the outer edge portion 36 of the large plate portion 30 and the outer edge portion of the small plate portion 40. 46).
In the column of “H mass”, the mass of the entire corresponding kendama (ken portion and ball portion) is shown.

  First, pay attention to the kendama according to the embodiment exemplified in the first row. The diameter of the platter portion 30, that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 36 is 53 mm, which corresponds to 88% of the diameter of the ball portion 2. The diameter of the platter portion 30 is set to be larger than the diameter (42 mm, 70%) of the platter portion of a general kendama, for example, “Kendama for competition” shown in the fourth row. Thereby, this kendama is easy for a user including a beginner to determine a technique such as “a platter” (a technique for placing the ball part 2 on the recess 32 of the platter part 30).

  When the user attempts to place the ball part 2 on the platter part 30 by operating the kendama (because the diameter of the recess 32 of the platter part 30 is smaller than the diameter of the ball part 2), the ball part 2 Is rarely received directly in the recess 32 without contacting the outer edge 36 of the platter 30. In practice, the ball 2 may be received in the recess 32 after contacting the outer edge 36. It is almost. When the outer edge 36 is thus contacted, the ball 2 is guided or biased in the direction toward the recess 32 by the outer edge 36 (because its center of gravity is located above the recess 32). It is often housed in the recess 32. For this reason, in this specification, the ratio of the “outer diameter of the outer edge portion 36” to the diameter of the ball portion 2 is used as an element related to the easiness of determination of the technique. The "inner diameter of the outer edge 36", that is, the "diameter of the recess 32" may be used.

  The diameter of the small plate portion 40, that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 46 is 51 mm, which corresponds to 85% of the diameter of the ball portion 2. The diameter of the small plate portion 40 is set to be significantly larger than the diameter (38 mm, 63%) of a small plate portion of a general kendama, for example, a “competition kendama” shown in the fourth row. Thereby, this kendama is easy for a user including a beginner to determine a technique such as “small plate” (a technique of placing the ball part 2 on the concave part 42 of the small dish part 40).

  When the user attempts to place the ball portion 2 on the small plate portion 40 by operating the kendama (because the diameter of the concave portion 42 of the small plate portion 40 is smaller than the diameter of the ball portion 2), the ball portion 2 Is rarely received directly in the concave portion 42 without contacting the outer edge portion 46 of the small plate portion 40, and in practice, the ball portion 2 may be accommodated in the concave portion 42 after contacting the outer edge portion 46. It is almost. Thus, when contacting the outer edge 46, the ball 2 is guided or biased in the direction toward the recess 42 by the outer edge 46 (because its center of gravity is located above the recess 42). It is often housed in the recess 42. For this reason, in the present specification, the ratio of the “outer diameter of the outer edge portion 46” to the diameter of the ball portion 2 is used as an element related to the easiness of determining the technique. The "inner diameter of the outer edge 46", that is, the "diameter of the recess 42" may be used.

When the diameter of the platter 30 and / or the diameter of the small platter 40 is simply increased without any ingenuity (which is also included in various embodiments), the width of the dish barrel 20, that is, the platter The distance between the outer edge part 36 of the part 30 and the outer edge part 46 of the small dish part 40 will also become large. In this case, particularly when an infant or a woman with a small hand tries to hold the tendon portion 1 as shown in FIG. As a result, the tendon portion 1 becomes difficult to hold, and as a result, the success rate of the technique decreases. Also, not only infants and women with small hands, but also adult men, if they get used to such a kendama with a wider width of the dish barrel 20, conversely, a general kendama, for example, “competition” “Kendama” may feel unwieldy.
Furthermore, if the diameter of the large plate 30, the diameter of the small plate 40, and the horizontal width of the plate body 20 are increased, such a kendama increases the mass of the tendon 1 by that amount. For beginners, etc., it is difficult to operate (and is easy to get tired), and it may be difficult to determine a technique.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the width of the dish barrel portion 20 is 70 mm (corresponding to 117% of the diameter of the ball portion 2). That is, in the present embodiment, the width of the dish barrel 20 is substantially the same as the width (70 mm, 117%) of a common kendama, for example, the “game kendama” shown in the fourth row. It is formed as follows. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of becoming difficult to hold.

  Thus, both making the width | variety of the plate trunk | drum 20 substantially the same as a general kendama and enlarging the diameter of the large plate part 30 and / or the diameter of the small plate part 40 compared with a general kendama are compatible. Therefore, in the present embodiment, instead, a method of reducing the width of the edge portion 34 of the platter portion 30 and / or the width of the edge portion 44 of the small plate portion 40 as compared with a general kendama is adopted. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the width of the edge 34 of the platter 30 (the distance that the edge 34 extends in the horizontal direction) is 7.0 mm (12% of the diameter of the ball 2). Is formed. In addition to this, or instead of this, the width of the edge portion 44 of the small plate portion 40 may be formed in the same size as the lateral width of the edge portion 34 of the large plate portion 30. The width of the edge 34 (and / or the edge 44) is larger than the width (10.0 mm, 17%) of the edge of a general kendama, for example, a “competition kendama” shown in the fourth row. Is also small. Thereby, both making the width | variety of the plate trunk | drum 20 substantially the same as a general kendama, and making the diameter of the large plate part 30 and / or the diameter of the small plate part 40 larger than a general kendama both. Can be realized. Therefore, beginners can easily decide techniques such as “large plate” and “small plate”, and even if they move to a general kendama (“competition kendama” etc.) It is possible to suppress the uncomfortable feeling that a beginner or the like feels about a general kendama.

  Furthermore, when the method of reducing the width of the edge 34 (and / or the edge 44) in this manner is adopted, the dish barrel portion resulting from the reduction of the width of the edge 34 (and / or the edge 44) is used. The increase in the mass of the plate body 20 due to the increase in the diameter of the platter portion 30 and / or the diameter of the small plate portion 40 can be offset at least partially by the decrease in mass of 20. Thereby, the beginner etc. can suppress the situation which feels painful to the kendama which concerns on this embodiment with the increase in mass. In fact, as shown in FIG. 10, the mass of the entire kendama (the kend 1 and the ball 2) according to the present embodiment is 145 g, and a general kendama, for example, “for competition” shown in the fourth row. “Kendama” is suppressed to be almost the same as the entire mass (142 g).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the length of the kend shaft 10 is 160 mm (267% of the diameter of the ball 2, and the kend of a general kendama, for example, “Kendama for competition” shown in the fourth row). As a result, beginners who are used to operating kendama using the kendama according to the present embodiment have moved to the next general kendama ("competition kendama", etc.). Even in such a case, it is possible to suppress the uncomfortable feeling that such beginners feel about general kendama.

  Further, optionally, the diameter of the inner tray portion 50, that is, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 56 is 41 mm, which corresponds to 68% of the diameter of the ball portion 2. The diameter of the middle plate portion 50 is set to be larger than the diameter (35.0 mm, 58%) of a common kendama, for example, the “game kendama” shown in the fourth row. . Thereby, this kendama is easy for a user including a beginner to determine a technique such as “a middle dish” (a technique for placing the ball part 2 on the recess 52 of the middle dish part 50).

  When the user attempts to place the ball part 2 on the middle dish part 50 by operating the kendama ball (because the diameter of the recess 52 of the middle dish part 50 is smaller than the diameter of the ball part 2) It is rare that the portion 2 is directly accommodated in the recess 52 without contacting the outer edge portion 56 of the inner tray portion 50, and actually, the ball portion 2 is accommodated in the recess 52 after contacting the outer edge portion 56. It is almost that. Thus, when contacting the outer edge portion 56, the ball portion 2 is guided or urged in the direction toward the recessed portion 52 by the outer edge portion 56 (because its center of gravity is located above the recessed portion 52). Often received in the recess 52. For this reason, in this specification, the ratio of the “outer diameter of the outer edge portion 56” to the diameter of the ball portion 2 is used as an element related to the determination of the technique, but instead of this, the ball portion 2 The “inner diameter of the outer edge portion 56”, that is, “the diameter of the recess 52” may be used.

  Thus, when the diameter of the middle dish part 50 is enlarged, the device applied to the large dish part 30 and / or the small dish part 40 can be similarly applied to the middle dish part 50 as well. is there. That is, the width of the edge portion 54 of the inner tray portion 50, that is, the distance in which the edge portion 54 extends in the vertical direction is 7.0 mm (ball portion 2) as shown in the column “F Edge Length”. 12% of the diameter). Thereby, the diameter of the intermediate dish part 50 can be enlarged, without enlarging the length of the tendon shaft part 10. Further, the increase in the mass of the shank portion 10 due to the increase in the diameter of the intermediate dish portion 50 with the decrease in the mass of the shank portion 10 due to the reduction in the width of the edge portion 54, Can be at least partially offset. Furthermore, since the length of the kend shaft portion 10 can be made substantially the same as the length of a kendama of a general kendama, for example, the “kendama for competition” shown in the fourth row, the kendama according to this embodiment. Even if a beginner who has become accustomed to the operation of a kendama using a sword moves to a general kendama (such as a “competition kendama”), such a beginner can feel the general kendama. A sense of incongruity can be suppressed.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, the lower outer surface 18 </ b> B provided at the lower portion of the tendon shaft portion 10 is not flat (flat), but in a direction toward the central axis of the tendon shaft portion 10 ( (Convex) curved surface. Thereby, as above-mentioned, the tendon part 1 becomes easy to hold, and therefore various techniques are easily determined. In addition, the fact that the lower outer surface 18B is formed in a curved surface shape means that the volume of the tendon shaft portion 10 becomes smaller (so-called slim) than in the case where it is formed in a flat shape. . As described above, the diameter of the large plate 30, the diameter of the small plate 40, and / or the diameter of the middle plate 50 is increased by the reduced amount of the mass of the shank 10 resulting from the slimming of the lower outer surface 18B. The increase in the mass of the tendon shaft portion 10 due to this can be offset at least partially.

  The embodiment described above with reference to the numerical values of the respective parts shown in the first row of FIG. 10 is merely an example, and can be appropriately changed. Specifically, for example, the numerical values of the respective parts shown in the first row of FIG. 10 are changed in the range of the numerical values (lower limit) shown in the second row to the numerical values (upper limit) shown in the third row. You may make it do.

  Specifically, in particular, the diameter of the platter portion 30 can be set in the range of 49.8 mm (83% of the diameter of the ball portion 2) to 60.0 mm (100%). The diameter of the platter portion 30 in such a range is larger than the diameter (42.0 mm, 70%) of the platter portion of a general kendama (for example, “competitive kendama”). Therefore, the kendama having the platter portion 30 having a diameter belonging to such a range has a technique such as “a platter” (technique for placing the ball portion 2 in the recess 32 of the platter portion 30) for users including beginners. It will be easy to decide.

  Further, for example, the diameter of the small plate portion 40 can be similarly set within a range of 49.8 mm (83% of the diameter of the ball portion 2) to 60.0 mm (100%). The diameter of such a range of the small plate portion 40 is larger than the diameter (38.0 mm, 63%) of the small plate portion of a general kendama (for example, “game kendama”). Therefore, a kendama having a small plate portion 40 having a diameter belonging to such a range has a technique such as “small plate” (a technique of placing the ball portion 2 in the concave portion 42 of the small plate portion 40) for users including beginners. It will be easy to decide.

  In addition, for example, the diameter of the middle dish part 50 can be set in a range of 36.0 mm (60% of the diameter of the ball part 2) to 42.0 mm (70%). The diameter of such a range of the middle tray part 50 is larger than the diameter (35.0 mm, 58%) of the middle dish part of a general kendama (for example, “competition kendama”). Therefore, a kendama having a middle dish portion 50 having a diameter belonging to such a range is, for example, a “middle dish” (a technique for placing the ball portion 2 in the recess 52 of the middle dish portion 50) for a user including a beginner. The technique will be easy to decide.

  Further, for example, the length of the edge portion of the large plate portion 30, the small plate portion 40 and / or the middle plate portion 50 is in the range of 6.0 mm (10% of the diameter of the ball portion 2) to 9.0 mm (15%). It can be set. The edge length in such a range is smaller than the edge length (10.0 mm, 17%) of a general kendama (eg, “competition kendama”). Thereby, when the diameter of the platter part 30, the diameter of the small dish part 40, and / or the diameter of the middle dish part 50 are set in said range, the increase in the mass of the tendon shaft part 10 accompanying this is performed. 30, it can suppress by changing suitably the length of the edge part of the small plate part 40 and / or the middle plate part 50. FIG. In addition, by setting the length of the edge portion small in this way, the diameter of the platter portion 30, the diameter of the small plate portion 40, and / or the middle plate portion 50 without increasing the lateral width of the dish barrel portion 20. The diameter can be increased.

  For the reasons described above, the horizontal width of the dish barrel portion 20 and the length of the tendon shaft portion 10 are substantially the same as the values shown in the first row of FIG. 10 (that is, general kendama (for example, “competition kendama”). The length is most preferably set. However, the lateral width of the dish barrel 20 and the length of the heel shaft 10 may be appropriately changed within the range of the numerical values shown in the second row to the third row in FIG.

  In addition, in various embodiment mentioned above, when making the edge of the large plate part 30, the edge of the small plate part 40, and / or the edge of the middle plate part 50 small, the width of these edges is not necessarily made the same. There is no need. That is, the edge part of the large dish part 30, the edge part of the small dish part 40, and / or the edge part of the middle dish part 50 may have mutually different widths, or have the same width. It may be a thing.

  Furthermore, in the various embodiments described above, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 36 of the platter portion 30, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 46 of the small plate portion 40, and / or the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 56 of the middle plate portion 50, When appropriately changing the numerical value shown in the second row to the third row in FIG. 10, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 36, the outer diameter of the outer edge portion 46, and / or the outer edge. The outer diameters of the portions 56 may be the same numerical value, or may be different numerical values.

2. Comparison Next, the kendama according to the various embodiments described above, the kendama disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 and the kendama X1 to kendama X6 will be compared with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the kendama according to the embodiment includes the small dish portion 40 having a diameter in the range of 83% to 100% with respect to the diameter of the ball portion 2. The small plate portion having such a ratio of diameter is not found in any of “Kendama for competition” and Kendama X1 to Kendama X6 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1.

Generally speaking, a kendama is a toy that is enjoyed by placing a ball in a recess formed in each of the platter, small plate, and middle plate. How big the size is in relation to the size of the ball part determines whether or not it is a kendama that is easy to determine the technique. That is, in the operability of the kendama, only the absolute size of the platter, small plate and middle plate is not necessarily important. How big the department is is important. In that sense, it can be said that the ratio of each part (large plate part, small plate part, etc.) to the diameter of the ball part affects the operability of the kendama.
For example, the kendama X3 shown in FIG. 10 has a platter having a relatively large diameter of 50.0 mm as an absolute value, but this diameter is only 71% of the diameter of the ball. Absent. Therefore, the kendama X3 is not easy to determine the technique such as the “large plate” to the left. On the other hand, the kendama X1 shown in FIG. 10 has a platter having a relatively small diameter of 41.6 mm as an absolute value, but this diameter is 79% of the diameter of the ball. Occupy. Therefore, it can be said that the kendama X1 is easier to determine the technique such as “dish” compared to the kendama X3.

  Moreover, as described above, the kendama according to the embodiment includes the platter portion 30 having a diameter in the range of 83% to 100% with respect to the diameter of the ball portion 2. The platter portion having such a ratio of diameters is not found in “Kendama for competition” and Kendama X1 to Kendama X6 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, but is found in Kendama X5 and Kendama X6. Is.

  However, first, the kendama X5 certainly includes a platter having a diameter of 89% as a ratio to the diameter of the ball as shown in the ninth line of FIG. However, the diameter (53.9 mm) of the ball used for the kendama X5 is that of the ball used for the kendama according to one embodiment or a general kendama (for example, the “competition kendama shown in the fourth row”). It is smaller than the diameter (60.0 mm) by 6 mm or more. No matter how large the platter part is, if the ball part placed on the platter part is too small, it is not easy for users including beginners to place such a small ball part on the platter part. Therefore, the kendama X5, unlike the kendama according to the present embodiment, cannot be easily enjoyed by beginners and the like. Furthermore, unlike the kendama according to the present embodiment, the kendama X5 does not have a portion serving as an edge in the large plate portion and the small plate portion. In this sense, the kendama X5 has a situation in which the lateral width of the plate body 20 is increased due to an increase in the diameter of the platter portion 30, and a tender shaft portion due to an increase in the diameter of the platter portion 30. It does not disclose or suggest any technical feature of the kendama according to the present embodiment, which includes the edge portion 34 that functions to prevent the situation where the mass of the mass 10 increases. Furthermore, the kendama X5 lacking the edge is difficult to be combined with other kendama having an edge (for example, “Kendama for competition” disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, Kendama X1 to Kendama X4, Kendama X6). Is.

  Next, the kendama X6 certainly includes a platter having a diameter of 87% as a ratio to the diameter of the ball as shown in the 10th line of FIG. However, the kendama X6 has a large plate portion and a small plate portion that are detachably provided to the plate body portion on the premise that the kendama X6 is made of plastic. On the other hand, the kendama according to the present embodiment is presumed to be formed of a wooden material as a whole, and includes a large plate portion and a small plate portion formed integrally with the plate body portion, that is, not attachable / detachable. To do.

  Since the kendama X6 is made of plastic, the kendama X6 can have a large plate portion and a small plate portion with a large diameter. In other words, the kendama X6 is still lighter than a general kendama (for example, 142 g in the “competition kendama” shown in the fourth row of FIG. 10) even when such a large plate portion and a small plate portion are mounted. (123g as shown in the 10th line of FIG. 10). If the kendama X6 is made of a wooden material, it will be significantly heavier than a general kendama if it has such a large platter and small platter, and it can be easily enjoyed by users including beginners. It cannot be something that can be done. Therefore, the kendama X6 made of plastic is simply combined with other kendama made of wooden material (for example, “Kendama for competition”, Kendama X1 to Kendama X5 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1). By the way, it is impossible to derive the above-described various technical features of the kendama according to the present embodiment.

  Furthermore, the kendama according to one embodiment includes an edge 34 (edge 44 and / or edge 54) having a length in the range of 10% to 15% of the diameter of the ball 2. It is. The edge portion having such a ratio length is not found in any of “Kendama for competition” and Kendama X1 to Kendama X6 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1. That is, in the “competition kendama” and kendama X1 to kendama X6 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, a ratio (17% to 24%) larger than the ratio (10% to 15%) of the kendama according to the present embodiment. ) Only. Thus, in any of “Kendama for competition” and Kendama X1 to Kendama X6 disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, the mass of the kendama increases as the size of the large plate portion, small plate portion and / or middle plate portion increases. In order to suppress the situation of increasing, there is no place to disclose or suggest the technical idea according to this embodiment of reducing the edge of the platter, the edge of the small plate and / or the edge of the middle plate, Furthermore, in order to suppress the situation that the lateral width (length of the shank portion) of the plate body portion increases as the platter portion, small plate portion and / or middle plate portion increases, the edge of the platter portion, the small plate There is no disclosure or suggestion of the technical idea according to the present embodiment of reducing the edge of the portion and / or the edge of the inner plate.

  In fact, a person skilled in the art would like to make the width of the edge of the kendama as large as possible in order to ensure the strength of the edge of the kendama. In other words, considering the possibility that the kendama will be accidentally dropped on the floor, ground, etc., and cracks will occur at the edges of the platter, small platter, and middle platter, those skilled in the art will know the width of these rims. I think that I will try to enlarge. When the width of these edge portions is reduced, the thickness near the outer edge portion (outer edge portion 36 in FIG. 1) located between the outer surface and the inner surface of the large plate portion (small plate portion or middle plate portion) becomes very thin. As a result, the strength of this portion decreases. Therefore, a person skilled in the art in contact with the “Kendama for competition” disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, Kendama X1 to Kendama X6 reduces the width of the edge of the large plate (small plate or middle plate), and implements the present invention. It can be said that it is very difficult to come up with the technical characteristics of kendama related to the form.

3. Experimental Results Next, experimental results regarding the kendama according to the above embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a table showing experimental results regarding kendama according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, for each of the users A to N, variously using a kendama for competition (Non-Patent Document 1), a kendama X5, and a kendama according to the present application (here, the kendama shown in the first row of FIG. 10). The results are shown when trying various tricks. FIG. 11 shows that the kendama according to the embodiment is superior to the kendama according to the prior art from the three viewpoints of “success of the platter”, “ease of determination”, and “fun”.
In addition, it cannot be overemphasized that each user of A-N has a confidentiality duty about the invention which concerns on this application.

First, focus on the viewpoint of “successful platter”.
Each user tried the technique of “large plate” only once for each of “Kendama for competition”, “Kendama X5” and “Kendama according to the present application”. If this technique is successful, “○” is added, and if this technique fails, “×” is added.
If any kendama was not successful in this technique, the technique was tried once more with each kendama. The above was repeated until either kendama succeeded in this trick. This result is shown in the column “Successful platter” in FIG.

  With regard to “competitive kendama”, it can be seen that the success rate of skills is somewhat low for users in their 20s, and the success rate of skills is extremely low for users in their late 30s to 80s. Regarding “Kendama X5”, the success rate of techniques is low for half of users in their 30s and users in their 60s and 80s. Also from this, as described above, “Kendama X5” has a large-diameter portion having a large diameter, but the ball portion is too small compared to the large-plate portion, so that the operability is low. Is understood. Regarding the kendama according to the present application, it is understood that the success rate of the technique is remarkably high for users of all ages in their 20s to 80s.

  In the column of “successful platter” in FIG. 11, only the result when each user tries the technique of “plating” is shown, but the platter unit 30 and the small platter unit 40 of the kendama according to the embodiment are shown. Since the sizes are substantially the same, it can be said that this experimental result can be applied by analogy even when a technique using the small plate portion 40, for example, a technique called "small plate" is attempted.

Next, pay attention to the viewpoint of “easy to decide”.
Each user responded as to which kendama is the kendama whose skill is most likely to be determined as a result of handling each of “Kendama for competition”, “Kendama X5” and “Kendama according to the present application” for a certain period of time. . This result is shown in the column “Easy to Decide” in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 11, all users cite the kendama according to the present application as kendama that is easy to determine the technique.

Finally, pay attention to the viewpoint of “fun”.
As a result of each user handling each of “Kendama for competition”, “Kendama X5” and “Kendama according to the present application” for a certain period of time, any of these kendama is the kendama where the most enjoyable kendama were felt. I answered. This result is shown in the column of “fun” in FIG. As can be seen from FIG. 11, almost all users cite the kendama according to the present application as a kendama that felt fun.

  The experimental results shown in FIG. 11 relate to the kendama according to the embodiment shown in the first row of FIG. 10, but the numerical values (lower limit) to the third row shown in the second row of FIG. Similar results were obtained for kendama to which the indicated numerical value (upper limit) was applied.

  As described above, according to various embodiments, it is possible to provide a kendama that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ken part 2 Ball part 2A Hole part 3 Connection member 10 Tensile shaft part 18A Upper outer surface 18B Lower outer surface 20 Plate body part 26 Center part 30 Large plate part 32 Recessed part 34 Edge part 36 Outer edge part 40 Small dish part 42 Recessed part 44 Edge part 46 Outer edge Part 50 Middle dish part 52 Recessed part 54 Edge part 56 Outer edge part 60 Non-slip part

Claims (9)

A rod-shaped tendon shaft extending from the upper end to the lower end;
An outer diameter that extends in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the central axis of the tendon shaft portion and decreases toward the center of the dish barrel between one end and the other end of the dish barrel. A dish barrel having
A platter portion formed detachably at the one end of the dish barrel portion, wherein a concave portion having an inner diameter that decreases toward the central portion of the dish barrel portion is formed on the inner surface of the platter portion, and the platter portion An outer edge that extends in an annular shape and has an outer diameter that increases toward the central portion of the dish barrel portion is formed on the outer surface of the plate body, and an outer edge portion that extends in an annular shape is formed by connecting the concave portion and the edge portion. , Platter,
A small dish portion formed at the other end of the dish barrel portion so as not to be detachable, wherein a concave portion having an inner diameter that decreases toward the central portion of the dish barrel portion is formed on the inner surface of the small dish portion, An outer edge extending in an annular shape and having an outer diameter increasing toward the central portion of the dish barrel portion is formed on the outer surface of the portion, and an outer edge extending in an annular shape by connecting the concave portion and the edge is formed. A small plate part,
A spherical ball formed with a hole that engages the upper end of the tendon shaft;
Comprising
The kendama characterized in that the outer diameter of the outer edge portion of the large plate portion and the outer diameter of the outer edge portion of the small plate portion are in the range of 83% to 100% with respect to the diameter of the ball portion, respectively.   The kendama according to claim 1, wherein a distance in which the edge portion of the platter portion extends along the orthogonal direction is in a range of 10% to 15% with respect to a diameter of the ball portion.   The kendama according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a distance in which the edge portion of the small plate portion extends along the orthogonal direction is in a range of 10% to 15% with respect to a diameter of the ball portion.   The distance between the outer edge portion of the large plate portion and the outer edge portion of the small plate portion is in a range of 116% to 119% with respect to the diameter of the ball portion. Kendama listed in   The kendama according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a length of the tendon shaft portion is in a range of 250% to 300% with respect to a diameter of the ball portion.   The kendama according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a length of the tendon shaft portion is in a range of 150 mm to 180 mm. The tendon shaft part, the dish barrel part, the platter part and the small dish part are made of a wooden material,
Kendama according to any of claims 1 to 6, having a mass in the range of 143g to 155g. An anti-slip portion formed between the upper end and the lower end of the tendon shaft portion, and having an outer diameter larger than the upper outer surface and the lower outer surface adjacent to the anti-slip portion in the upward and downward directions, respectively. A bulging portion extending in an annular shape is formed, and an upper curved portion having an outer surface connecting the bulging portion and the upper outer surface and decreasing toward the upper outer surface is formed, and the bulging portion and the lower outer surface are formed. A non-slip portion formed with a lower curved portion having an outer surface connecting and decreasing toward the lower outer surface;
Further comprising
The kendama according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lower outer surface is not a flat outer surface, but is formed as a curved outer surface curved in a direction toward the central axis of the tendon shaft portion. . An intermediate dish portion formed detachably at the lower end of the tendon shaft portion, and a recess having an inner diameter that decreases toward the upper end of the tendon shaft portion is formed on the inner surface of the intermediate dish portion. An outer edge extending in an annular shape and having an outer diameter increasing toward the upper end of the tendon shaft is formed on the outer surface of the dish, and an outer edge extending in an annular shape is formed by connecting the recess and the edge. The middle plate,
The kendama according to claim 1, further comprising:

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