JP6270163B2 - Production output toy - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect output toy, and more particularly to an effect output toy that outputs an effect in response to an operation performed by a player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an effect output toy that uses a roulette as a toy that produces an effect in response to an operation performed by a player and performs a predetermined effect according to the outcome after the stop by the player's stop operation is known. In this production output toy, an absolute type encoder capable of detecting an absolute position from a reference position is often used as means for detecting the roulette's output.

  The absolute type encoder includes a plurality of sliders, and a rotatable code plate in which a plurality of code patterns including a conductive portion and an insulating portion that are in sliding contact with the sliders are formed concentrically. Detects the rotation angle of the code plate or the rotation axis of the code plate by obtaining a code such as a gray code comprising a plurality of bits including at least two bit positions where the bit signal changes with a phase difference due to rotation. is there.

  In such an absolute type encoder, for example, in Patent Document 1, a code pattern corresponding to at least two bits is shared, and at least two sliders are rotated in the code pattern corresponding to the phase difference. A technique for detecting a rotation angle as an absolute value by sliding in a direction shifted by an angle in a direction is disclosed.

  According to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the slider corresponding to at least two bits having a phase difference slides relatively on a common code pattern, and the position is determined by one code pattern. A signal for two bits having a phase difference can be obtained. Therefore, since the code pattern for 1 bit can be reduced, the encoder can be downsized accordingly. However, since the code patterns are arranged concentrically on the same surface and the code plate on which the code patterns are formed is rotated, if the code patterns are increased, the code pattern is increased in the radial direction. Therefore, it is unsuitable for application to a production output toy aiming at a compact and low-priced structure by increasing the number of productions by increasing the number of code patterns to increase interest.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-313301

  It aims at providing the production output toy which can improve interest property, aiming at further size reduction.

The effect output toy of the present invention is an effect output toy, which is rotatable and has a display body provided with a plurality of points on the surface, fixed to the display body, and coaxial with the rotation axis of the display body The detection includes three or more rotating members rotatable above and three or more detecting means provided at positions separated from the rotating members, each rotating member corresponding to the rotation of the display body. A plurality of detection states of the detected portions in the three or more detection means corresponding to each of the plurality of outcomes. And at least one of audio, light, and video depending on the detection state of the detected part in the three or more detection means detected when the display body is stopped. An effect selected from is output. The effect output toy of the present invention is an effect output toy, which is rotatable and has a display body provided with a plurality of features on the surface, and a rotation axis of the display body as the display body rotates. And three or more rotating members arranged in a direction parallel to the rotation axis, and detecting means provided at a position facing and away from the rotating member. A detection unit that is detected by the detection unit in conjunction with the rotation of the display body, and the detection unit is configured such that the detection state of the detection unit in the detection unit is the plurality of outputs. In accordance with the detection state of the detected part in the detection means detected when the display body is stopped, a plurality of sound and light are provided. And an effect selected from at least one of the images And wherein the door.

  In the production output toy of the present invention, the rotating members may be combined with each other so that the presence or absence of the detected portion conforms to the Gray code.

The effect output toy of the present invention further includes mode detection means for detecting a first mode and a second mode that are reversible, and the effect is detected by the mode detection means in the first mode or the second mode. It may be determined and output according to a combination of the mode and the detection state of the detected part in the three or more detection means detected when the display body is stopped. The production output toy of the present invention further comprises mode detection means for detecting a first mode and a second mode that are reversible, and the production is detected by the first mode or the mode detected by the mode detection means. It may be determined and output according to the combination of the second mode and the detection state of the detected part in the detection means detected when the display body is stopped.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the production output toy which can improve interest property, aiming at further size reduction can be provided.

It is a top view of the production output toy of the embodiment according to the present invention. It is a top view of the disk of the embodiment concerning the present invention. (A) It is sectional drawing of the main toy body of embodiment which concerns on this invention. (B) It is a perspective view of the site | part of A in (a). (C) It is the figure which looked at (b) from the upper surface. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the production output toy of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the operation example of embodiment which concerns on this invention.

(Embodiment 1)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same number is assigned to the same element throughout the description of the embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view of an effect output toy according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the production output toy 1 of the present embodiment includes a belt 20 attached to a player's body, and a main toy body (buckle) 10 attached to the belt 20 and disposed in front of the player. And.

  A disc portion 50 is provided in the center of the front surface of the main toy body 10. A rotating shaft is provided in the center of the disk portion 50, and a disk 30 (see FIG. 2) that rotates around the rotating shaft is provided by a player's manual operation. Further, a stop button 40 for stopping the rotation of the disk 30 is provided on the side surface of the main toy body 10. As shown in FIG. 2, on the circumference of the disk 30, a plurality of characters (30a to 30g) are arranged at equal intervals. 30a to 30g), that is, an effect unique to each outcome is output in accordance with the outcome positioned at the window portion 50A formed in the disk portion 50.

  In addition, a relief 60 formed in a relief shape is provided on the upper surface of the disk portion 50, and the relief 60 is provided so as to be rotatable about the same position as the rotary shaft 21 with respect to the disk portion 50. . A micro switch (not shown) that switches the effect form by manually rotating the relief 60 is built in, and reversibly effected between the first mode (deadly mode) and the second mode (transformation mode) described later. The form of changes. The effect is determined according to the combination of the mode-specific (first mode or second mode) and the outcome (30a to 30g), and the effect corresponding to each outcome depending on the mode is output.

  In the effect output toy 1, the player rotates the disk 30 of the main toy body 10 and presses the stop button 40 to stop the disk 30, and the outcome (30a to 30g) is determined. As a result, an effect is produced by at least one of voice, light, and video, enabling the player to experience, for example, a deadly technique or a turn-over of a pseudo-experience.

  Since the disk 30 is rotated by a manual operation by the player, the rotation speed decreases with time after the rotation starts. For this reason, the player can press the player's favorite character, and there is a risk that the feature of the present toy that produces the effect will be detected at random and the performance will be impaired. Therefore, a timer (reference numeral 16 in FIG. 4) is built in, and when the disk 30 is rotated by the player, the rotation time from when the rotation is started until the stop button 40 is detected is measured. Then, if the time is set in advance and it is within the set time, it is determined as normal, the production is output, and when the timer has timed out and the set time has passed, the rotation speed is increased after the disk 30 starts rotating. It is determined that there is an error, and the production is not performed, as it has been stopped after the player has reached a state where the player can adjust the outcome by himself / herself.

  Next, a mechanism for detecting the determined outcome (30a to 30g) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 3A, 3 </ b> B, and 3 </ b> C, the main toy body 10 is fixed to the disk 30 and has three or more rotating members 22 that can rotate coaxially with the rotating shaft 21 of the disk 30. And three or more detection switches 15 ("detection means" according to the present invention, hereinafter referred to as microswitch 15) provided at positions spaced away from each of the rotating members 22. The three or more rotating members 22 are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft 21, and the three or more detecting switches 15 are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft 21 so as to face this. ing. Each rotating member 22 is provided with a convex portion (“detected portion” in the present invention) in the radial direction, and each convex portion is opposed to each micro as the disk 30 rotates. The switch 15 is pressed.

  Each rotating member 22 is combined with each other so as to conform to the Gray code with respect to the presence or absence of a convex portion. When the disk 30 is rotated by the player's operation, the rotating member 22 provided on the same axis is also rotated, and the convex portion of the rotating member 22 presses the microswitch 15 so as to face the microswitch 15. Turns on. When the microswitch 15 is pressed, it is detected that the disk 30 has been rotated.

  In the present embodiment, for example, an example in which three rotating members 22 and three micro switches 15 corresponding to these rotating members 22 are provided will be described. If the micro switch 15 is pressed (ON) is set to “1”, and if it is not pressed (OFF) is set to “0”, then when a gray code is applied, a combination of 3 bits (detection switch by convex portion) The pressed state of the (microswitch 15), “the detection state of the detected part in three or more detection means” according to the present invention) is (0, 0, 1), (0, 1, 1), (0, 1, 0), (1, 1, 0), (1, 1, 1), (1, 0, 1), (1, 0, 0) and 7 types (however, (0, 0, 0) Are switched in this order and repeated. That is, these pieces of information (“detected state of detected parts in three or more detecting means” according to the present invention) correspond to a plurality of characters arranged on the disk 30, that is, each outcome. In other words, the convex portion (“detected portion” according to the present invention) has such information (“detected state of the detected portion in three or more detection means” according to the present invention) arranged on the disk 30. It is provided in each of the three rotating members 22 so that a plurality of characters can exist corresponding to each of the plurality of characters (outcomes). In addition, by applying the Gray code, compared to the case of applying a general binary number, only one bit of the three bits is always changed, so that no error error is generated. In the case of a binary number, only 1 bit may change among a plurality of bits, but 2 bits or more may change. By using the gray code, the operating mechanism, for example, the number of times the switch or the like is pressed is reduced, so that durability is improved. Further, by using the Gray code, it is possible to detect the rotation direction of normal rotation or reverse rotation. Further, by using the gray code, it is possible to detect whether or not the rotational motion in one direction of normal rotation and reverse rotation is continuous. Therefore, for example, when the player deliberately operates the disc to change the rotation direction in order to obtain a favorite outcome, it is possible to perform processing such as determining that there is an error and not performing an effect.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the effect output toy according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the main toy body 10 includes a control unit 11, an output unit 12, a mode detection unit (mode detection means) 13, a switch determination unit 14, a micro switch 15, a timer 16, and a battery. 17, a power switch 18, a stop button 40, and a relief 60.

  When the player rotates the disk 30 of the main toy body 10 and presses the stop button 40 by the player (that is, the disk 30 (display body) is stopped), the switch determination unit 14 causes either The state of the microswitch 15 pressed by the convex part of the rotating member 22 (the pressing state of the detection switch (microswitch 15) by the convex part, “the detection state of the detected part in three or more detection means” according to the present invention) Determine. The control unit 11 outputs an effect pattern based on at least one of voice, light, and video to the output unit 12 according to the state of the microswitch 15. When viewed from the player at this time, it appears as if an effect pattern corresponding to the outcome (the outcomes 30a to 30g) positioned on the window 50A at the time of stoppage is selected and output.

  The output unit 12 includes a sound generation unit 12a, a light emitting unit 12b, and a display unit 12c. The sound generation unit 12a includes, for example, a speaker that outputs a sound effect. The light emitting unit 12b includes, for example, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) of a plurality of light emission colors (red, green, blue, yellow). The display unit 12c is configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Organic Electro-Luminescence), or the like. The output unit 12 outputs an effect pattern based on at least one of voice, light, and video under the control of the control unit 11 according to the operation of the player's effect output toy 1.

  The mode detector 13 detects either the first mode or the second mode that is switched by the rotation of the relief 60. For example, two microswitches are used, and detection is performed based on the ON / OFF state of the microswitch that is pressed according to the form of the relief 60.

  When the disc 30 is rotated by the player, the timer 16 measures a rotation time from when the rotation is started until the stop button 40 is detected to be pressed. In order to prevent the above-described fraud, a time is set in advance, and if it is within the set time, a normal determination is transmitted to the control unit 11, and if the timer 16 times out and the set time has passed, an error signal is sent. Transmit to the control unit 11.

  The battery 17 is provided inside the main toy body 10, and the battery 17 and the control unit 11 are connected via a power switch 18. When the power switch 18 is turned on, power is supplied to the control unit 11 and the control described below is executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the embodiment according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, when the power switch 18 of the production output toy 1 is turned on (step S1), the mode detection unit 13 detects a micro switch built in the relief 60 and displays the current mode information as a control unit. 11 to send. When the form of the relief 60 is the first mode (step S2 “killing mode”), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S3.

  When the disc 30 is rotated by the player and rotation is detected (step S3 “YES”), the control unit 11 starts the timer 16 in order to measure the time from when the disc 30 starts rotating until it stops. (Step S4). When the stop button 40 is pressed by the player, the timer 16 determines whether or not the stop button 40 is pressed within a preset time (step S5). When it is detected that the stop button 40 is pressed within the set time (step S5 “YES”), the timer 16 transmits a normal determination to the control unit 11.

  Next, the switch determining unit 14 is a pressing state of the microswitch 15 by the convex portion of the rotating member 22 having a shape conforming to the Gray code (“detected state of the detected portion in three or more detecting means” according to the present invention). ) Is detected (step S6), and the result is transmitted to the control unit 11. Accordingly, the control unit 11 is based on the state of the micro switch 15 (the pressing state of the detection switch (micro switch 15) by the convex portion, “the detection state of the detected portion in three or more detection means” according to the present invention). Then, an effect pattern corresponding to the output pattern is output from the output unit 12 (step S9). If the stop button 40 is not pressed within the set time (step S5 “NO”), the timer 16 transmits an error signal due to timeout to the control unit 11. At this time, the control unit 11 does not output the production pattern and returns the process to step S3.

  In addition, when the form of the relief 60 is the transformation mode (step S2 “transformation mode”), the control unit 11 generates an effect pattern corresponding to the transformation mode, and after step S10, the same procedure as that of the deadly mode is performed. . That is, when the disk 30 is rotated by the player and rotation is detected (step S10 “YES”), the control unit 11 sets the timer 16 to measure the time from when the disk 30 starts rotating until it stops. Start (step S11). When the stop button 40 is pressed by the player, the timer 16 determines whether or not the stop button 40 is pressed within a preset time (step S12). When it is detected that the stop button 40 is pressed within the set time (step S12 “YES”), the timer 16 transmits a normality determination to the control unit 11.

  Next, the switch determination unit 14 determines the state of the microswitch 15 by the convex portion of the rotating member 22 having a shape conforming to the Gray code (the pressing state of the detection switch (microswitch 15) by the convex portion, “3” in the present invention). The detection state of the detected part in two or more detection means ”) is detected (step S13), and the result is transmitted to the control part 11. Accordingly, the control unit 11 is based on the state of the micro switch 15 (the pressing state of the detection switch (micro switch 15) by the convex portion, “the detection state of the detected portion in three or more detection means” according to the present invention). A production pattern corresponding to that is output from the output unit 12 (step S16). When the stop button 40 is not pressed within the set time (step S <b> 12 “NO”), the timer 16 transmits an error signal due to timeout to the control unit 11. At this time, the control unit 11 does not output the effect pattern and returns the process to step S10.

  According to the production output toy 1 of the present embodiment described above, the disc 30 (the “display body” in the present invention) that can be rotated and the disc 30 are fixed to the disc 30 and can be rotated coaxially with the rotation axis of the disc 30. 3 or more rotating members 22, and three or more detection switches 15 (“detecting means” in the present invention) provided at positions spaced from the rotating members 22, and each rotating member 22 rotates the disk 30. Detecting by the convex part detected when the disk 30 is stopped, having a convex part ("detected part detected by the detection means" in the present invention) that presses the corresponding detection switch 15 in conjunction with An effect selected from at least one of sound, light, and video according to the pressed state of the switch 15 (“detected state of the detected portion in three or more detecting means” in the present invention) is output. When viewed from the player at this time, it appears as if an effect pattern corresponding to the outcome (the outcomes 30a to 30g) positioned in the window 50A at the time of stoppage is selected and output. By doing in this way, since the rotating member 22 and the detection switch 15 are arranged on the shaft in parallel with the rotating shaft, the apparatus can be downsized. Accordingly, a space is secured in the radial direction, so that another mechanism or the like can be provided inside the production output toy 1.

  Further, the rotating members 22 are combined with each other so as to conform to the Gray code with respect to the presence or absence of the convex portion (the “detected portion” in the present invention). In the case of a gray code, only one bit of a plurality of bits always changes. For example, in the case of a binary number, only 1 bit may change among a plurality of bits, but 2 bits or more may change. By using the gray code, the operating mechanism, for example, the number of times the switch or the like is pressed is reduced, so that durability is improved.

  In addition, it further comprises mode detecting means 13 for detecting the first mode and the second mode which are reversible with each other, and when the production stops the first mode or the second mode detected by the mode detecting means 13 and the disc 30. Is determined and output in accordance with the combination with the pressing state of the detection switch 15 by the convex portion ("detection state of the detected portion in three or more detection means" in the present invention). By doing in this way, since it becomes possible to output different productions in the two modes, it is possible to provide the production output toy 1 without getting tired.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, it cannot be overemphasized that the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiments. Further, it is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the display body is described as a disk, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it has a surface that can display a plurality of outcomes in some form, it may be one that displays outcomes on the sides of a polygonal column or cylinder. Moreover, it is good also as a disk-shaped thing which has a polygonal outer diameter. Further, although the detection means is described as a detection switch, the detected portion is a convex portion, and the detection state of the detected portion by the detection means is described as the pressing state of the detection switch by the convex portion, the present invention is not limited to this. The detecting means is an infrared light receiving part and an infrared light emitting part, the detected part is a reflecting part that reflects infrared rays from the infrared light emitting part, and the detection state of the detected part by the detecting means is reflected by the reflecting part in the infrared light receiving part. An infrared light receiving state may be used.

1 Production output toy 10 Main toy body (buckle)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Control part 12 Output part 12a Sound generation part 12b Light emission part 12c Display part 13 Mode detection part (mode detection means)
14 Switch determination part 15 Micro switch (detection means)
16 timer 17 battery 18 power switch 20 belt 21 rotating shaft 22 rotating member 30 disk (display)
30a-30g Output 40 Stop button 50 Disc part 50A Window part 60 Relief

Claims (3)

A production output toy,
A display body that is rotatable and has a plurality of features on the surface;
Three or more rotating members that are rotatable coaxially with the rotation axis of the display body along with the rotation of the display body and are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotation axis ;
Includes a detecting means provided at a position spaced said rotary member and opposed to,
Each rotary member has the detection portion is provided to be detected by the prior Symbol detection means in conjunction with the rotation of the display member,
The detected part is detected state of the detection target portion before dangerous detecting means is provided on each rotating member so as to more exists corresponding to each of the plurality of dice,
Wherein in response to the detection state of the detection unit in danger detection means before being detected when stopping the display body, and outputs an effect selected voice, from at least one light and video Production output toy.   The production output toy according to claim 1, wherein the rotating members are combined with each other so as to conform to the Gray code with respect to the presence or absence of the detected portion. Furthermore, it comprises mode detecting means for detecting the first mode and the second mode which are reversible with each other,
The effect is the combination of the detection state of the detection target portion in danger detection means before being detected when stopping the display body and said detected first mode or said second mode by said mode detecting means The production output toy according to claim 1, wherein the production output toy is determined and output accordingly.

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