JP3195857U - Orbital toy and orbital toy set - Google Patents

Abstract

A track toy and a track toy set are provided which are easy to handle a plurality of track forming members and have a high degree of freedom in construction of a running track. SOLUTION: A plurality of track forming members 11 formed with a running track for running a running toy are provided, the plurality of track forming members are arranged in a plane, and adjacent track forming members are outer walls in the width direction of the running track. They are connected to each other via a connecting member so as to be operable between a first state in which they are in contact with each other and a second state in which the outer walls are separated from each other. As a connecting member, a shaft 12 that connects adjacent track forming members so as to be rotatable with each other is provided, and a link 23 that engages the pin 24 and the hole 23a is provided at a position away from the shaft. Yes. [Selection] Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a track toy and a track toy set.

  Conventionally, a track plate, a garage model, a turntable model, a tunnel model, or the like is known as a track forming member in a track toy. Among them, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a track toy in which a track plate, an engine cabinet model (one of garage models), and a turntable model are connected. In the technology disclosed in this Non-Patent Document 1 (hereinafter referred to as “conventional technology”), four engine cabinet models are arranged around the turntable model, and each of the turntable model and the four engine models is straight. Are connected via a raceway plate.

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However, in the above-described orbital toy according to the prior art, the plurality of engine models are individually configured.
Therefore, for example, when constructing a large traveling track using a plurality of engine models, it is troublesome to find the engine model from the toy box and connect it to other track forming members.
In this case, it is conceivable to use a plurality of engine cabinet models that are fixedly connected in a fan shape, but if a plurality of engine cabinet models are fixedly connected in a fan shape, the total occupied area increases, so use Inside, the corners are large, and a large space is required for cleaning. In addition, since the planar angle between adjacent engine models in a plurality of engine models is fixed, there is a problem that the degree of freedom in constructing a traveling track is lost.
Such a problem occurs not only when the track forming member is an engine cabinet model but also when another track forming member is used.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is intended to provide a track toy and a track toy set that are easy to handle a plurality of track forming members and that have a high degree of freedom in construction of a running track. .

The orbital toy according to claim 1 is:
A plurality of track forming members on which a running track for running a traveling toy is formed, the plurality of track forming members are arranged in a plane, and the adjacent track forming members have outer walls in the width direction of the running track. It is characterized by being connected to each other via a connecting member so as to be operable between a first state in contact with each other and a second state in which the outer walls are separated from each other.

The track toy according to claim 2 is the track toy according to claim 1,
The connecting member is characterized in that the adjacent track forming members are connected to each other such that the traveling tracks of the adjacent track forming members form a predetermined angle with each other in the second state.

The track toy according to claim 3 is the track toy according to claim 2,
As the connecting member, a shaft for connecting adjacent track forming members so as to be rotatable with respect to each other is provided.

The track toy according to claim 4 is the track toy according to claim 3,
One end of the adjacent track-forming member is at least one of the counter-pair and the sliding pair and the other end by engaging the pin and the hole at a position away from the axis of the adjacent track-forming member. It is characterized in that there is provided a link that forms a counter pair and a slip pair with the other of the track forming members adjacent to each other.

The track toy according to claim 5 is the track toy according to claim 2 or claim 3,
As the connecting member, a plurality of links assembled so as to be able to bend and extend are provided, and the plurality of links rotate around each of the adjacent track forming members by engagement of a pin and a hole. Features.

The track toy according to claim 6 is the track toy according to claim 4 or claim 5,
The link is accommodated in the adjacent track forming member when the adjacent track forming member is in the first position.

The track toy according to claim 7 is the track toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The track forming member constitutes a box-shaped garage model having one opening serving as an entrance / exit of the traveling toy.

The track toy according to claim 8 is the track toy according to claim 7,
The track forming member is provided with an operation unit capable of tilting the traveling track so as to have a downward slope toward the doorway.

The orbital toy set according to claim 9 is:
An orbital toy according to claim 7 or claim 8 and a storage container having an upper end opened, wherein the orbital toy is exposed to the outside in a form in which the doorway is exposed to the outside when in the first state. It can be fitted to the upper end.

  According to the track toy and the track toy set of the present invention, since the adjacent track forming members of the plurality of track forming members are connected to each other, the track forming members can be easily handled and the adjacent track forming members are Can operate between the first state and the second state, so that the traveling track can be constructed relatively freely.

It is the perspective view which showed the track toy set which is embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed the track toy in the track toy set of FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the storage container in the track toy set of FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the 2nd state of the track toy of FIG. It is sectional drawing at the time of seeing the track toy of FIG. 2 from the side. It is the top view which showed the connection structure of the track formation member which adjoins. It is the top view which showed the 2nd state of the track toy of FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the track board connected with the track toy of FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the usage example 1 which connected the track board of FIG. 9 to the track toy of FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the usage example 2 which connected the turntable model to the track toy of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments.

"overall structure"
1 is a perspective view of a track toy set according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a track toy in the track toy set of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a storage container in the track toy set of FIG. It is.
The track toy set 100 of this embodiment includes a track toy 10 and a storage container 50.
Of these, as shown in FIG. 2, the orbital toy 10 has four engine building models 11 that are orbital forming members connected in a plane, and the first state shown in FIG. The second state shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the storage container 50 can store other track forming members (track plates and other track forming members) that can be connected to the four engine cabinet models 11, 11, 11, 11, station buildings, railroad crossings, and other peripheral components. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper end of the storage container 50 is open, and the track toy 10 in the first state can be fitted into the opening 51 as shown in FIG.
Details of the embodiment will be described below.

<Detailed configuration>
(Orbital toy structure)
As described above, the orbital toy 10 includes the four enginehouse models 11, 11, 11, and 11. Each engine model 11 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape. The four engine warehouse models 11, 11, 11, and 11 are arranged in a plane so that the longitudinal direction is horizontal. Each locomotive model 11 is hollow and has one end in the longitudinal direction that is open, and the opening constitutes the entrance 40 of the locomotive model 60. Further, the end portion of the floor panel of each locomotive model 11 on the side of the entrance / exit 40 and a later-described track portion 13 a installed on the floor plate constitute a traveling track 13 of the locomotive model 60.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface of the floor plate portion excluding the end portion on the doorway 40 side of the engine model 11 is formed one step lower than the upper surface of the end portion, and the track portion 13a is installed in the lower portion. Has been. The track portion 13 a is supported by the main body portion of the engine model 11 by the shaft 14 on both sides in the width direction of the end portion on the entrance / exit 40 side. The track portion 13a is configured to be movable in the vertical direction about the shaft 14, and takes a horizontal state at the lowered position and an inclined state at the raised position. When the track portion 13a is in an inclined state, the locomotive model 60 mounted on the track portion 13a can be discharged from the doorway 40.

  In addition, a standing portion 15 that rises upward is provided at the free end of the track portion 13a. An operation unit 16 is attached to the standing unit 15. As shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 16 protrudes outward from a rectangular window 11 b formed in the wall 11 a on the opposite side of the doorway 40 of the engine model 11. Then, when the person operates the operation unit 16 upward, the track portion 13a can be shifted from the initial horizontal state to the inclined state. The transition of the track portion 13a from the inclined state to the horizontal state is made by the weight of the track portion 13a.

  In addition, a rectangular slit 17 is formed in the track portion 13 a, and a projecting piece 18 standing on the floor of the engine model 11 enters the slit 17. The protruding piece 18 protrudes from the upper surface of the track portion 13a when the track portion 13a is in a horizontal state. The protruding portion includes an inclined portion 18a having a downward slope toward the entrance 40 in a side view, a horizontal portion 18b extending in the horizontal direction with one end coupled to the upper end of the inclined portion 18a, and an upper end at the other end of the horizontal portion 18b. And an upright portion 18c that stands in the vertical direction. Among these, for example, when the locomotive model 60 enters the locomotive model 11, the inclined portion 18a presses a switch under the chassis of the locomotive model 60, and by pressing this switch, It works to stop the motor of the self-propelled locomotive model 60. The traveling direction of the locomotive model 60 may be switched by operating the changeover switch of the locomotive model 60 by the inclined portion 18a.

(Linked structure)
FIG. 6 representatively shows the adjacent engine model 11, 11 among the four engine models 11, 11, 11, 11. The adjacent engine models 11 and 11 are connected to each other by a shaft (connecting member) 12 whose axis extends in the vertical direction. The shaft 12 in this case is not particularly limited, but is provided at the end of the adjacent engine warehouse models 11, 11 on the doorway 40 side. As a result, the adjacent engine cabinet models 11, 11 are in a first state (see FIG. 1) in which the outer walls in the width direction of the traveling track 13 are in contact with each other and a second state in which the outer walls are separated from each other by human operation. (See FIG. 4).

Adjacent engine cabinet models 11 and 11 are also connected to each other by a link 23. The link 23 connects the adjacent engine model 11, 11 to each other at an intermediate position in the longitudinal direction of the adjacent engine model 11, 11. One end side of the link 23 forms a turning pair and a sliding pair even with one of the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 by engagement of the pin 24 and the elongated hole 23a. Similarly, the other end side of the link 23 is connected to the pin 23 24 and the long hole 23a are engaged with the other of the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 to form a turning pair and a sliding pair.
In this embodiment, the pin 24 is provided on the engine model 11 side, and the long hole 23a is provided on the link 23 side. In addition, the pin 24 may be provided on the link 23 side, and the long hole 23a may be provided on the engine model 11 side.
In this embodiment, the link 23 is provided with two elongated holes 23a and 23a that are separated from each other so as to correspond to the two pins 24 on a one-to-one basis. In this case, the length of the link 23, the length of each elongated hole 23a, and the installation position of the pin 24 are in the first state in which the outer walls in the width direction of the traveling tracks 13 of the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 are in contact with each other. 1) and a second state (see FIG. 4) in which the outer walls are separated from each other. In the first state, the link 23 is set to be accommodated in the adjacent engine models 11 and 11. Yes. The appearance can be improved by accommodating the link 23 in the adjacent engine cabinet models 11 and 11 in the first state. In this embodiment, the two long holes 23a, 23a of the link 23 are provided separately from each other, but may be a single long hole in which the two long holes 23a, 23a are continuous.

Next, the installation position of the link 23 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the intermediate engine model 11, 11 excluding the engine model 11, 11 at both ends of the plurality of engine models 11, 11, 11, 11 is associated with two links 23, 23. Match. The two links 23 and 23 are provided alternately in the longitudinal direction of the engine model 11 so as not to interfere with each other when the outer walls in the width direction of the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 come into contact with each other. When the width of the engine model 11 is sufficiently large with respect to the length of the link 23 and the outer walls in the width direction of the adjacent engine models 11, 11 contact each other, interference between the two links 23, 23 occurs. If not, the two links 23 and 23 need not be provided alternately in the longitudinal direction of the engine model 11.

(Connection structure with other track forming members)
As shown in FIG. 7, a part of the floor plate of the engine cabinet model 11 protrudes outward from the entrance 40. This projecting portion (projecting track portion 13b) is formed with a connecting portion with another track forming member. Specifically, the projecting orbit portions 13b of the two engine models 11 and 11 are formed with a dovetail-shaped convex portion 21 as a connecting portion in a top view, and the projecting orbit portions of the remaining two engine models 11 and 11 are formed. 13b is formed with a concave portion 22 cut out in a dovetail shape as viewed from above as a connecting portion. Then, another orbital forming member is connected to the engine model 11 having the convex portion 21 via a concave portion (a concave portion having the same shape as the concave portion 22) that can be fitted to the convex portion 21 as a connecting portion. The engine model 11 having the other is connected to another track forming member via a convex portion (a convex portion having the same shape as the convex portion 21) that can be fitted into the concave portion 22 as a coupling portion. In addition, the connection part of the engine cabinet model 11 and the other track forming member may have another shape, or may be configured by a magnet.

Then, the usage example of the orbital toy 10 is demonstrated.
(Usage example 1)
FIG. 8 shows a track plate (track forming member) 26. The track plate 26 is formed in a fan shape in plan view. The main portion of the fan of the track plate 26 has a width that allows one locomotive model 60 to pass therethrough, and the four locomotive models 11, 11, 11, 11 are provided at the leading end portion (arc-shaped portion) of the fan. Each of the connecting portions is formed with four connecting portions that can be connected one-on-one. This connecting portion has a shape complementary to the connecting portion of the corresponding engine model 11. That is, a concave portion 27 is formed as a connecting portion of the raceway plate 26 in a portion corresponding to the convex portion 21 of the engine cabinet model 11, and conversely, a portion of the raceway plate 26 corresponding to the concave portion 22 of the anti-enginehouse model 11 is formed. A convex portion 28 is formed as a connecting portion. Then, by fitting the convex portion 21 and the concave portion 27, and the concave portion 22 and the convex portion 28, respectively, the four engine models 11, 11, 11, and 11 are connected to the raceway plate 26 as shown in FIG. . In this connected state, the adjacent engine models 11, 11 in the four engine models 11, 11, 11, 11 are in the second state.

(Usage example 2)
FIG. 10 shows a disk-shaped turntable model (track forming member) 30. A traveling track is formed in the turntable model 30, and the direction of the locomotive model 60 can be changed by operating the lever 34 and the handle 35. In this case, the lever 34 is used to lift the locomotive model 60 and lift the wheel, and the handle 35 is used to rotate the locomotive model 60. On the outer periphery of the turntable model 30, a plurality of connecting portions that can be connected to each of the four engine warehouse models 11, 11, 11, 11 on a one-to-one basis are formed. This connecting portion has a shape complementary to the connecting portion of the corresponding engine model 11. That is, a concave portion 32 which is a connecting portion of the turntable model 30 is formed in a portion corresponding to the convex portion 21 of the engine cabinet model 11, and conversely, a turntable model is formed in a portion corresponding to the concave portion 22 of the engine cabinet model 11. The convex part 33 which is a connection part of 30 is formed. Then, the four engine models 11, 11, 11, 11 are connected to the turntable model 30 by fitting the convex portion 21 and the concave portion 32, and the concave portion 22 and the convex portion 33, respectively. In this connected state, the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 are in the second state.

(Other usage examples)
The track toy 10 can also be used by connecting the adjacent engine cabinet models 11 and 11 to a linear track plate or the like in the first state.

(Configuration of storage container)
As shown in FIG. 3, a stepped portion 54 is formed on the edge of the upper end portion of the storage container 50. The stepped portion 54 is fitted with the track toy 10 in the first state. The step portion 54 is provided with a concave portion 52 and a convex portion 53 into which the convex portion 21 and the concave portion 22 of the engine warehouse model 11 are fitted. When the track toy 10 is fitted in the storage container 50, the doorway 40 of the track toy 10 is exposed to the outside.

<< Effects of the Embodiment >>
According to the track toy set 100 and the track toy 10 configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, since the four engine building models 11, 11, 11, 11 adjacent to each other are connected to each other, the four engine building models 11, 11, 11, 11 can be handled as a unit. Therefore, handling of the engine cabinet model 11 becomes easy.
Moreover, since the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 can operate | move between a 1st state and a 2nd state, a traveling track can be constructed | assembled comparatively freely. For example, as described above, the adjacent engine models 11 and 11 can be used in the first state, and can also be used in the second state.
Furthermore, since the track forming member is the locomotive model 11, the locomotive model 11 can be used as a storage case for the locomotive model 60. In this case, the track toy 10 can be set to the first state or the second state to function as a display shelf for the locomotive model 60.

<Modification>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment, and can be variously deformed in the range which does not deviate from the summary.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the track forming member is the engine model 11 has been described, but the track forming member may be a garage model in an automobile toy. The track forming member may be a tunnel model or a track plate. Furthermore, it can also be set as the track toy which combined them suitably.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where adjacent track forming members (enginehouse models 11, 11) rotate in pairs with each other has been described. However, the outer walls of adjacent track forming members contact and separate while keeping parallel to each other. It can also be applied to cases. Further, among the plurality of track forming members, some adjacent track forming members turn around to form a pair, and the outer walls of the other some adjacent track forming members are in contact with and separated from each other while being kept parallel to each other. There may be.

Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the adjacent track | orbit formation member was connected with one link, you may connect with the some link which bends / extends, and the bellows which expand / contract. In this case, even if the adjacent track forming members (enginehouse models 11, 11) are configured so as to make a pair even with each other via the shaft 12, the adjacent track forming members (enginehouse models 11, 11) are shafts. 12 do not have to be configured to turn to each other via 12.
Alternatively, a guide member in which a guide hole is formed may be provided on one of the adjacent track forming members, and a guided member guided by the guide hole may be provided on the other.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the description has been given of the case where one link 23 forms a turning pair and a sliding pair with each of the adjacent track forming members, but only one of the adjacent track forming members forms a turning pair. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the adjacent track forming members are connected to each other via the shaft 12 so as to be rotatable, but the shaft 12 may be omitted and the adjacent track forming members may be connected to each other only by the link 23.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Track toy 11 Engine model 12 Axis 13 Running track 13a Track part 14 Shaft 16 Operation part 23 Link 23a Slot 24 Pin 26 Track board 30 Turntable model 40 Entrance / exit 50 Storage container 51 Opening 52 Recess 53 Recess 54 Protrusion 60 Locomotive Model 100 Orbital Toy Set

Claims (9)

  A plurality of track forming members on which a running track for running a traveling toy is formed, the plurality of track forming members are arranged in a plane, and the adjacent track forming members have outer walls in the width direction of the running track. A track toy characterized in that it is connected to each other via a connecting member so as to be operable between a first state in contact with each other and a second state in which the outer walls are separated from each other.   The connecting member connects the track forming members adjacent to each other so that the traveling tracks of the track forming members adjacent to each other form a predetermined angle in the second state. The orbital toy described.   The track toy according to claim 2, wherein a shaft for connecting adjacent track forming members so as to be rotatable with each other is provided as the connecting member.   One end of the adjacent track-forming member is at least one of the counter-pair and the sliding pair and the other end by engaging the pin and the hole at a position away from the axis of the adjacent track-forming member. The track toy according to claim 3, wherein a link is formed which forms a counter pair and a slip pair with the other of the track forming members adjacent to each other.   As the connecting member, a plurality of links assembled so as to be able to bend and extend are provided, and the plurality of links rotate around each of the adjacent track forming members by engagement of a pin and a hole. The orbital toy according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by the above.   The track toy according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the link is accommodated in the adjacent track forming member when the adjacent track forming member is in the first position.   The track toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the track forming member constitutes a box-shaped garage model having one opening serving as an entrance / exit of the traveling toy.   The track toy according to claim 7, wherein the track forming member is provided with an operation unit capable of tilting the traveling track so as to have a downward slope toward the doorway.   An orbital toy according to claim 7 or claim 8 and a storage container having an upper end opened, wherein the orbital toy is exposed to the outside in a form in which the doorway is exposed to the outside when in the first state. An orbital toy set characterized by being fitted to the upper end.

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