JP4498467B1 - Educational toys - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an educational toy capable of suppressing noise and improving safety and having high effects such as the development of intellectual education of a child or the maintenance and recovery of mental and physical functions of an elderly person.
An educational toy that is made of a soft elastic material, includes a triangular annular member, and a user can turn over the inner surface and outer surface of the annular member. An educational toy that changes the shape of the annular member 1 when the inner surface and the outer surface are turned over. Since the material of the educational toy is a soft elastic body, noise can be suppressed and safety can be improved. Moreover, since the shape of the annular member 1 changes when the user turns the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 upside down, the educational toy is highly effective in the development of child intellectual education or the maintenance and recovery of the mind and body functions of the elderly .
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Description

  The present invention relates to an educational toy, and more particularly to an educational toy capable of playing with building blocks by using a plurality of educational toys.

  Playing blocks such as building blocks, connecting blocks, and laying blocks is useful for nurturing children's concentration, patience, and balance. Also, playing with building blocks is very useful for maintaining and recovering mental and physical functions of elderly people.

JP 2004-24788 A (summary) JP 2004-73788 A (summary)

  However, building blocks have problems such as noise and safety. Common blocks that are commercialized are made of wood or hard plastic. In building play using wooden or hard plastic blocks, loud noise is generated when the stacked blocks collapse. Also, when a child throws a wooden or hard plastic building block on a wall or floor or drops it on the floor, a large noise is generated. If such a loud noise occurs in a high-rise apartment building, it will cause inconvenience to residents downstairs.

  Furthermore, if a child throws a wooden or hard plastic building block toward another person, the person throwing the building block may be injured.

  In addition, since the building blocks proposed in Patent Document 1 are soft materials (polymer molded bodies containing bubbles), the above problems can be solved, but the shape of the building blocks is simple and changes. Since there was no such effect, the development of children's intellectual development or the maintenance and recovery of the mental and physical functions of the elderly were not sufficient. Moreover, since the shape change ball proposed in Patent Document 2 is a soft material, noise and injury can be prevented. However, inversion of the surface side and the inner surface side of the shape-changing ball proposed in Patent Document 2 having a hollow sphere in order to change the shape has not been easy for children and elderly people with weak power. For this reason, the shape change ball proposed in Patent Document 2 is unsuitable for the development of intellectual education of children or the maintenance and recovery of mental and physical functions of elderly people. Furthermore, since the shape change ball proposed in Patent Document 2 has a hollow spherical shape, it could not be used as a building block.

  In view of the above situation, the present invention provides an educational toy that can suppress noise and improve safety, and that is highly effective in the development of intellectual education of children or the maintenance and recovery of mental and physical functions of elderly people. The purpose is to do.

In order to achieve the above object, an educational toy according to the present invention is an educational toy whose material is a soft elastic body, wherein the outer peripheral shape and the inner peripheral shape are concentric polygons, and the annular member and a extension member provided so as to extend from the inner periphery of the member to the interior of the annular member, the user can turn over the inner circumference and the outer circumference of the annular member, and, said annular member Each surface corresponding to each side of the polygonal shape in each of the inner periphery and the outer periphery is in a state where the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the annular member are turned over by the user turning over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member. It is set as the structure which curves to the convex side outside the said annular member.

Further, the extending member may extend only from a portion corresponding to a polygonal apex of the annular member.

Moreover, even if the height of the extending member (the thickness of the annular member in the normal direction of the polygonal shape) is smaller than the height of the annular member (the thickness of the annular member in the normal direction of the polygonal shape). Good.

Incidentally, as the above-described configuration, by providing the extending member provided so as to extend into the interior of the annular member from an inner periphery of the annular member, the inner and outer periphery of the annular member Togahi' The diversification of the shape of the educational toy according to the present invention in the repeated state can be achieved. For example, said educational toys shape according to the present invention in a state in which the inner and outer circumference tipped over the annular member may be shaped imitating animals and plants.

According to the educational toy according to the present invention, since the material is a soft elastic body, noise can be suppressed and safety can be improved. Further, according to the intelligence enhancing toy of the present invention, since the user changes the shape of the inner and outer circumferential overturn and the annular member of the annular member, maintenance and repairs and the like of the development of children's educational or psychosomatic function in the elderly Is highly effective.

1 is a perspective view of an educational toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the educational toy which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in the state which the inner surface (inner periphery) and outer surface (outer periphery) of the annular member turned over. It is a perspective view of the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the educational toy which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention in the state which the inner surface and outer surface of the annular member turned over. It is a perspective view of an educational toy according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the educational toy which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention in the state which the inner surface and outer surface of the annular member turned over. It is a perspective view of the educational toy which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the educational toy which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention in the state which the inner surface and outer surface of the annular member turned over.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, an educational toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B. As shown in FIG. 1A, the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a triangular annular member 1 and an extension provided so as to extend from the inner surface of the annular member 1 to the inside of the annular member 1. And a member 2. Although the annular member 1 and the extending member 2 are desirably formed integrally, the annular member 1 and the extending member 2 are formed separately, and then the annular member 1 and the extending member 2 are bonded with an adhesive. It may be a form.

  In the state shown in FIG. 1A, the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be used as a building block of a triangular prism provided with an opening.

  In the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the material is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic, and the user can turn over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1.

  FIG. 1B shows the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over. Since the portion corresponding to the triangular side of the annular member 1 has a large degree of freedom of deformation, it greatly deforms when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over. On the other hand, the portion corresponding to the apex of the triangular shape of the annular member 1 has a small degree of freedom of deformation, so that it does not deform so much even when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over. As a result, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over, the shape of the annular member 1 becomes a shape like a three-leaf clover leaf, as shown in FIG. 1B. Further, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over, the extending member 2 extends to the outside of the annular member 1. Thereby, the shape of the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 1 are turned over becomes a shape simulating a three-leaf clover. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 1B, the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be used as a special-shaped building block that imitates a three-leaf clover.

  Next, an educational toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. As shown in FIG. 2A, the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a square annular member 3 and a first annular member 3 that extends from the inner surface of the annular member 3 to the inside of the annular member 3. The extending member 4, the second extending member 5, the third extending member 6, and the fourth extending member 7 are provided. The annular member 3 and the first to fourth extending members 4 to 7 are preferably integrally formed, but the annular member 3 and the first to fourth extending members 4 to 7 are separately formed and then annular. The form which adhere | attaches the member 3 and the 1st-4th extending members 4-7 with an adhesive agent may be sufficient.

  In the state shown in FIG. 2A, the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention can be used as a rectangular parallelepiped block provided with an opening.

  In the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the material is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic, and the user can turn over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3.

  FIG. 2B shows an educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over. Since the portion corresponding to the square side of the annular member 3 has a large degree of freedom of deformation, it is greatly deformed when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over. On the other hand, the portion corresponding to the square apex of the annular member 3 has a small degree of freedom of deformation, so that it does not deform so much even when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over. As a result, in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over, the shape of the annular member 3 becomes like a butterfly wing, as shown in FIG. 2B. Further, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over, the first to fourth extending members 4 to 7 extend to the outside of the annular member 3. Thereby, the shape of the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 3 are turned over becomes a shape imitating a butterfly. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 2B, the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention can be used as a building block having a special shape simulating a butterfly.

  Next, an educational toy according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B. As shown in FIG. 3A, the educational toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a rectangular annular member 8 and a first annular member 8 that extends from the inner surface of the annular member 8 to the inside of the annular member 8. An extending member 9, a second extending member 10, a third extending member 11, and a fourth extending member 12 are provided. The annular member 8 and the first to fourth extending members 9 to 12 are preferably integrally formed. However, the annular member 8 and the first to fourth extending members 9 to 12 are separately formed and then annular. The form which adhere | attaches the member 8 and the 1st-4th extension members 9-12 with an adhesive agent may be sufficient.

  In the state shown to FIG. 3A, the educational toy which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention can be used as a building block of the rectangular parallelepiped provided with the opening part.

  In the educational toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the material is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic, and the user can turn over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8.

  FIG. 3B shows an educational toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over. Since the portion corresponding to the rectangular side of the annular member 8 has a large degree of freedom of deformation, it is greatly deformed when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over. On the other hand, the portion corresponding to the vertex of the rectangular shape of the annular member 8 has a small degree of freedom of deformation, so that it does not deform so much even when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over. As a result, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over, the shape of the annular member 8 becomes a cross shape with rounded edges, as shown in FIG. 3B. Further, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over, the first to fourth extending members 9 to 12 extend to the outside of the annular member 8. Thereby, the shape of the educational toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 8 are turned over is a shape simulating a rhinoceros. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 3B, the educational toy according to the third embodiment of the present invention can be used as a building block having a special shape simulating a rhinoceros.

  Next, an educational toy according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. As shown in FIG. 4A, the educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has an elliptical annular member 13 and a first provided to extend from the inner surface of the annular member 13 to the inside of the annular member 13. An extending member 14, a second extending member 15, a third extending member 16, a fourth extending member 17, a fifth extending member 18, and a sixth extending member 19 are provided. The annular member 13 and the first to sixth extending members 14 to 19 are preferably integrally formed, but the annular member 13 and the first to sixth extending members 14 to 19 are separately formed and then annular. The form which adhere | attaches the member 13 and the 1st-6th extension members 14-19 with an adhesive agent may be sufficient.

  In the state shown to FIG. 4A, the educational toy concerning 4th Embodiment of this invention can be used as a building block of the elliptical pillar in which the opening part is provided.

  In the educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the material is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic, and the user can turn over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13.

  FIG. 4B shows an educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over. Since the annular member 13 is not uniform in thickness (distance between the inner surface and the outer surface) and the portion where the annular member 13 is thin has a large degree of freedom of deformation, the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over. It will be greatly deformed. On the other hand, since the portion where the annular member 13 is thick has a small degree of freedom of deformation, even if the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over, the annular member 13 does not deform so much. As a result, in the state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over, the outer shape of the annular member 13 is an octagonal shape having sides curved inward as shown in FIG. 4B. In addition, when the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over, the first to sixth extending members 14 to 19 extend to the outside of the annular member 13. Thereby, the shape of the educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a state where the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member 13 are turned over is a shape imitating a turtle. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 4B, the educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention can be used as a building block having a special shape imitating a turtle.

  The educational toys according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention are soft elastic bodies such as rubber (e.g., silicon rubber) and soft plastic, and are soft. It is possible to reduce the noise generated when the cracks occur. Moreover, the noise which generate | occur | produces when a child throws the educational toy which concerns on 1st-4th embodiment of this invention on a wall or a floor, or is dropped on a floor can also be reduced. Therefore, when the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention is used in a high-rise apartment house, it is possible to remarkably reduce the possibility of inconvenience to the inhabitants downstairs.

  Further, since the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic and is soft, the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments. When the child throws the toy toward another person, the risk of injury to the person who is thrown the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention can be significantly reduced.

  In the educational toys according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, when the user turns over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member, the shape changes greatly, and the change cannot be easily imagined before turning over. Therefore, the user's interest and interest in the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention is increased. Therefore, the educational toys according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention are highly effective in the development of the intellectual education of children or the maintenance and recovery of mental and physical functions of the elderly.

  As an example of how to play the educational toy according to the present invention, there is a building play using a plurality of the educational toys according to the present invention. For example, if you play with two people, you will pile up blocks alternately, but before you load, you will play the rocks, and if you win the rocks, regardless of whether you are building blocks or your opponent is building blocks, It is possible to specify whether to turn the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member upside down, and to play the final loser who breaks the stacked blocks.

  In the educational toy according to the present invention, when the user turns over the inner surface and the outer surface of the annular member, the shape changes greatly, and the change cannot be easily imagined before it is turned over. I can play. For example, a stamp play can be considered. Since the educational toy according to the present invention is made of a soft elastic body such as rubber (e.g., silicon rubber) or soft plastic, unlike the wooden blocks, it is easy to care for after playing with a stamp.

  Unlike the wooden blocks, the educational toy according to the present invention is suitable for use in places with water such as baths and pools because the material is a soft elastic body such as rubber (for example, silicon rubber) or soft plastic. ing.

  Although the educational toy according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention has the configuration including the extending portion, the educational toy according to the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and does not include the extending portion. It does not matter. In addition, the educational toy according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a triangular annular member, and the educational toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a square annular member. Although the educational toy according to the third embodiment has a configuration including a rectangular annular member, the educational toy according to the present invention is not limited to these configurations, and other than a triangular shape, a square shape, and a rectangular shape. The structure provided with the polygonal annular member may be sufficient. Moreover, although the educational toy according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is configured to include an elliptical annular member, the educational toy according to the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the minor axis and the major axis of the ellipse. It is also possible to have a configuration including circular annular members that are equal to each other.

1 annular member 2 extending member 3 annular member 4 first extending member 5 second extending member 6 third extending member 7 fourth extending member 8 annular member 9 first extending member 10 second extending member 11 Third extending member 12 Fourth extending member 13 Annular member 14 First extending member 15 Second extending member 16 Third extending member 17 Fourth extending member 18 Fifth extending member 19 Sixth extending member

Claims (3)

An educational toy whose material is a soft elastic body,
A polygonal annular member whose outer peripheral shape and inner peripheral shape are concentric polygonal shapes ;
An extending member provided to extend from the inner periphery of the annular member to the inside of the annular member ;
User can turn over the inner circumference and the outer circumference of the annular member, and each face corresponding to each side of the polygonal shape in each of the inner and outer periphery of the annular member, of the user of the annular member by flipping the periphery and the outer periphery and, educational toys, characterized in that the curved convexly toward the outside of the annular member in a state in which overturned the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the annular member. The educational toy according to claim 1, wherein the extending member extends only from a portion corresponding to a vertex of the polygonal shape of the annular member. The height of the extending member (the thickness of the annular member in the normal direction of the polygonal shape) is smaller than the height of the annular member (the thickness of the annular member in the normal direction of the polygonal shape). The educational toy according to claim 1.

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