JP7017191B2 - Assembled model toys and their parts - Google Patents

Description

What is disclosed here is a model toy that imitates a person, an animal, a machine, etc., and is a technology related to a prefabricated model toy that is created by assembling various parts.

As disclosed in Patent Document 1 as an example, a prefabricated model toy that assembles a doll imitating a character such as an animation from a specially designed resin parts kit is widely known. All the parts to be assembled are decided, and the model toy can be assembled by assembling according to the instruction manual.

In such a prefabricated model toy, all the parts used are specially designed, and the consumer who purchased it needs special skills such as how to paint the color and process the parts in order to create a unique color. Needed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 6-327841

In view of the above background, it would be nice to have a highly expandable kit that allows you to easily assemble your favorite model toys even if you are not familiar with the technology in the field.

The assembled model toy of the present invention proposed for the present invention includes a frame part having one or more polygonal fitting holes and a polygonal prism portion corresponding to the fitting hole, and the prism portion is provided. At least includes a joint part used by fitting the fitting hole into the fitting hole. Since the fitting hole and the prism portion have a corresponding polygonal shape, when the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, the prism portion of the prism portion with respect to the fitting hole has an angle difference determined by the polygon. While the fitting angle can be adjusted, after the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, mutual rotation between the two is prevented. The joint part is assembled to the frame part by such fitting of the fitting hole and the prism portion, and other parts can be attached to the joint part assembled to the frame part. Is.

According to a preferred embodiment, the inner diameter of the fitting hole and the outer diameter of the prism portion may be designed as an intermediate fit. As a result, the ease of assembling and removing the parts is in perfect harmony. Further, according to a preferred embodiment, the polygon is a hexagon. By making it a hexagon, the blocking force of mutual rotation is strong and the fitting is surely held, while the fitting angle at the time of fitting can be adjusted with an angle difference of 60 °, and various postures can be obtained in the assembled model toy. Can be set.

In the present invention, as an embodiment of the joint part provided with the prism portion, the joint part having at least two prism portions in the same direction or in opposite directions, and a shaft portion extending from the prism portion. A joint part is proposed in which the shaft portion is used as a rotation shaft of other parts. Further, as an aspect of the frame part provided with the above-mentioned fitting hole, the fitting hole has a shape as a torso, an arm or a leg (or an accessory imitating a weapon or the like) of a doll imitating a human or an animal, and the fitting hole is provided. We propose multiple frame parts.

According to the above-mentioned prefabricated model toy proposed in the present invention, even the same kit of frame parts and joint parts can be assembled to one's own preference by simply changing the assembly angle of the parts, which is a consumer's own preference. It can be easily assembled in the posture of. In addition, if standardized frame parts and joint parts are provided as separately sold parts, it is possible to purchase the separately sold parts and additionally assemble the separately purchased frame parts using the separately purchased joint parts. The expandability of toys is greatly improved.

An embodiment of a frame part and a joint part included in the assembled model toy of the present invention is shown. One of the optimum examples regarding the dimensions of the fitting hole and its peripheral wall in the frame part and the dimensions of the joint part is shown. Another optimum example regarding the dimensions of the fitting hole and its peripheral wall in the frame part and the dimensions of the joint part is shown. The first embodiment of a joint part is shown. A second embodiment of the joint part is shown. A third embodiment of the joint part is shown. A fourth embodiment of the joint part is shown. A fifth embodiment of the joint part is shown. The sixth embodiment of the joint part is shown. The seventh embodiment of the joint part is shown. An eighth embodiment of the joint part is shown. A ninth embodiment of the joint part is shown. The tenth embodiment of a joint part is shown. The eleventh embodiment of the joint part is shown. The twelfth embodiment of the joint part is shown. An example of completed assembly of the assembly type model toy according to the present invention is shown.

As an embodiment of the assembled model toy according to the present invention, FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of two frame parts 1 and 2 having different shapes and a joint part 10 connecting them.
The frame part 1 is a resin-made irregular contour flat plate that is injection-molded, and a plurality of fitting holes 1a are formed through the thickness thereof. The frame part 2 is also a resin-made irregular contour flat plate, and has a plurality of fitting holes 2a penetrating the thickness. Each of the fitting holes 1a and 2a is formed to the same standard, and is formed into a hexagon as an example of a polygon.
The joint part 10 used for connecting the frame parts 1 and 2 is provided with two polygonal prism portions 11 and 12 corresponding to the fitting holes 1a and 2a, that is, hexagonal prism portions 11 and 12 in the present embodiment. The joint parts 10 are used by appropriately fitting the prism portions 11 and 12 into the fitting holes 1a and 2a of the frame parts 1 and 2. The prism portions 11 and 12 of the joint parts 10 are formed in opposite directions with the flange portion 13 as a boundary. In addition to this, in the case of the present embodiment, the shaft support hole 14 is formed through the central axis of the joint part 10 so that the rotation shaft and the like of other parts can be inserted and held.

The polygon formed by the fitting holes 1a and 2a and the prism portions 11 and 12 may be a quadrangle or an octagon other than a hexagon, but in the case of a quadrangle, for example, the angle difference described later when the joint part 10 is fitted. Becomes as large as 90 °, and the choice of parts assembly angle is reduced. Further, for example, in the case of an octagon, the angle difference when fitting the joint parts 10 is 45 °, and the options for assembling the parts are expanded, but the force that prevents the prism portions 11 and 12 from rotating relative to the fitting holes 1a and 2a. That is, the engaging force between the octagonal corners becomes weak. From this point of view, the hexagonal cross section of the present embodiment is the most excellent.

The joint part 10 is assembled to the frame part 1 by fitting the fitting hole 1a and the prism portion 11. Then, by assembling the prism portion 12 of the joint part 10 assembled to the frame part 1 into the fitting hole 2a of the frame part 2 which is another part, the frame parts 1 and 2 are connected to each other. When assembling the frame part 2, the fitting angle of the fitting hole 2a may be adjusted with respect to the prism portion 12 of the joint part 10 with an angle difference of 60 ° (see FIG. 2) determined by the hexagonal shape. It is possible. By adjusting the fitting angle, the connection angle of both frame parts 1 and 2 can be selected according to preference.

2A and 2B show the dimensions around the fitting holes 1a and 2a in the frame parts 1 and 2 (common to both frame parts), the dimensions of the prism portions 11 and 12 and the shaft support hole 14 in the joint part 10, and the fitting. The difference in the angle between the holes 1a and 2a and the prism portions 11 and 12 for adjusting the fitting angle is shown. The inner diameters of the fitting holes 1a and 2a and the outer diameters of the prism portions 11 and 12 are designed as an intermediate fit so that the fitting is set in such a way that the ease of assembling and the ease of removing the parts are in harmony. Is preferable. Numerical examples are shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B.

In the example of FIG. 2A, the fitting holes 1a and 2a have an inner diameter of 5.2 mm (design value), and the prism portions 11 and 12 fitted therein are formed with an outer diameter of 5.1 mm (design value). .. That is, the dimensional difference in the outer diameters of the prism portions 11 and 12 with respect to the inner diameters of the fitting holes 1a and 2a is designed to be -0.1 mm, and an intermediate fit that harmonizes the ease of assembling and removing the parts in just the right manner. Set. The shaft support holes 14 provided in the prism portions 11 and 12 are designed to have an inner diameter of 3.1 mm, and the outer diameter of the shaft inserted into the shaft support holes 14 is designed to be 3.0 mm (the difference is also 0. 1 mm). Adjacent fitting holes 1a and 2a are formed at a distance of at least 1.2 mm, and each fitting hole 1a and 2a are formed so as to be separated from the side edge of the frame part 1 by at least 1.2 mm. .. These dimensions are values adopted in consideration of ease of handling and assembly as resin parts.

In the example of FIG. 2B, the fitting holes 1a and 2a have an inner diameter of 5.2 mm (design value), and the prism portions 11 and 12 fitted therein are formed with an outer diameter of 5.2 mm (design value). .. A dimensional difference of ± 0.03 m is allowed for this dimensional 5.2 mm (= dimensional difference 0 mm). For example, by allowing a tolerance of ± 0.02 mm for the inner diameter of the fitting hole of 5.2 mm and a tolerance of ± 0.01 mm for the outer diameter of the prism portion of 5.2 mm, the prism with respect to the inner diameter of the fitting holes 1a and 2a is allowed. The dimensional difference in the outer diameters of the portions 11 and 12 is set to 0 mm ± 0.03 mm. According to this setting, due to the elasticity of the resin, an intermediate fit is set in which the ease of assembling and removing the parts are in good harmony while maintaining a high fitting force. The shaft support holes 14 provided in the prism portions 11 and 12 are designed to have an inner diameter of 3.0 mm, and the outer diameter of the shaft inserted into the shaft support holes 14 is also designed to be 3.0 mm (similarly, the dimensional difference is 0 mm ±). Tolerance tolerance of 0.03 mm). Adjacent fitting holes 1a and 2a are formed at a distance of at least 1.2 mm, and each fitting hole 1a and 2a are formed so as to be separated from the side edge of the frame part 1 by at least 1.2 mm. .. These dimensions are values adopted in consideration of ease of handling and assembly as resin parts.

Since the fitting holes 1a and 2a and the prism portions 11 and 12 are formed in corresponding hexagons, the fitting angle at the time of fitting should be adjusted with an angle difference of 360 ° ÷ 6 = 60 ° as shown in the figure. Can be done. For example, looking at the reference surface A of the prism portions 11 and 12, the reference surface A is aligned with the wall surface A of the fitting holes 1a and 2a when the prism portions 11 and 12 are fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a. The fitting angle can be adjusted by an angle difference of 60 °, for example, by rotating 60 ° from here to align with the wall surface B, and further rotating 60 ° to align with the wall surface C, and similarly with the wall surfaces D and E. This makes it possible to set various postures in the assembled model toy, such as adjusting the connection angle of the frame parts 1 and 2 connected by the joint parts 10 to one's own preference.

3 to 14 illustrate various embodiments of joint parts.

The first embodiment of FIG. 3 is the joint part 10 of FIG. 1, which includes prism portions 11 and 12 protruding in opposite directions with the jaw portion 13 as a boundary. The joint part 10 includes a shaft support hole 14 along the central axis. As shown in the figure, the tip angle portions of the prism portions 11 and 12 are chamfered so as to be easily fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a. The joint part 10 of the first embodiment can be used when it is desired to connect two frame parts at an appropriate angle or the like.

The second embodiment of FIG. 4 is, for example, a joint part 20 that can be used to rotatably accept and support the rotation axis of another part. The flange portion 22 is formed at the end of the hexagonal prism portion 21 having the same shape as described above, and when the prism portion 21 is fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a of the frame parts 1 and 2, the flange portion 22 is formed. It locks on the opening edges of the fitting holes 1a and 2a and acts as a stopper. The joint part 20 has a shaft support hole 23 along the central axis.

The third embodiment of FIG. 5 is also a joint part 30 that can be used to rotatably accept and support the rotation axis of another part, for example, and the flange portion 22 is removed from the joint part 20 of the second embodiment. Has a shape. Since the joint part 30 of the third embodiment is entirely composed of the same hexagonal prism portion 31 as described above, when it is fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a of the frame parts 1 and 2, the entire part is fitted. It is hidden in the joint holes 1a and 2a. The joint part 30 also has a shaft support hole 32 along the central axis.

The joint part 40 according to the fourth embodiment of FIG. 6 is projected from the center of the end face of the prism portion 41, for example, the shaft support holes 14, 23 of the joint parts 10, 20, 30 of the first to third embodiments. , 32 is a form in which the shaft portion 42 to be inserted into and supported by the shaft is extended. The outer diameter of the shaft portion 42 is 3.0 mm (design value), and the tip angle portion thereof is chamfered so that it can be easily inserted. For example, when the joint part 30 of the third embodiment is fitted into the frame part 1 of FIG. 1 and the joint part 40 of the fourth embodiment is fitted into the frame part 2, both joint parts 30 and 40 are pivotally supported. The shaft portion 42 can be axially supported in the hole 32 and assembled to each other, and the frame parts 1 and 2 can be connected to each other so as to be rotatable like a joint.

The joint part 50 according to the fifth embodiment of FIG. 7 is a form in which the shaft portion 52 is extended so as to protrude to the side of the prism portion 51. A hook-shaped overhanging portion 53 is formed by projecting from one end of the prismatic portion 51 like a handle of a mug, and a shaft portion 52 projects laterally from the overhanging portion 53. Inside the hook-shaped overhanging portion 53, a gap of 1.3 mm (design value) is provided between the hook-shaped overhanging portion 53 and the prism portion 51, and the fitting holes 1a and 2a in the frame parts 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 2 are provided. It is designed to fit into the surrounding wall thickness of 1.2 mm (design value). The shaft portion 52 has an outer diameter of 3.0 mm (design value) as described above. As shown in FIG. 7B, for example, the joint part 50 can be used by fitting the prism portion 51 into the fitting hole 2a at the end of the frame part 2 or the like and projecting the shaft portion 52 laterally. At this time, by changing the fitting angle of the prism portion 51 with respect to the fitting hole 2a by an angle difference of 60 ° as described above, the protruding direction of the shaft portion 52 can be adjusted as desired. The prism portion 51 is provided with a shaft support hole 54 along the central axis, and a rotation shaft or the like of another part can be pivotally supported.

The joint part 60 according to the sixth embodiment of FIG. 8 is a form in which two prismatic portions 61 and 62 are provided in the same direction at predetermined intervals. The ends of the two prism portions 61 and 62 are connected to each other via a bridge portion 63 having a length that determines the predetermined spacing, and the central portion of the bridge portion 63 is directed in the same direction as the prism portions 61 and 62. , The overhanging portion 64 is projected. A gap of 1.3 mm (design value) is set between the overhanging portion 64 and the prism portions 61 and 62, and the wall thickness around the fitting holes 1a and 2a is 1. It is designed to fit in 2 mm (design value). Both the prism portions 61 and 62 have shaft support holes 65 and 66 along the central axis. Since the prism portions 61 and 62 can be fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a of the frame parts 1 and 2 by using the fitting angle adjusting function having an angle difference of 60 ° described above, the frame parts 1 and 2 or other parts can be fitted. It can be connected at a desired angle.

The joint part 70 according to the seventh embodiment of FIG. 9 is a form in which two prism portions 71 and 72 are provided in opposite directions with a predetermined interval. The two prism portions 71 and 72 are connected to each other by the end portions on opposite sides to each other via a bridge portion 73 having a length that determines the predetermined spacing, and each prism portion 61 is connected from the central portion of the bridge portion 73. The overhanging portions 74 and 75 are projected in opposite directions in the same direction as those of, 62, respectively. A gap of 1.3 mm (design value) is set between the overhanging portions 74, 75 and the corresponding prism portions 71, 72, and the walls around the fitting holes 1a, 2a are set as in the fifth embodiment. It is designed to fit into a thickness of 1.2 mm (design value). Both the prism portions 71 and 72 have shaft support holes 76 and 77 along the central axis. Since the prism portions 71 and 72 can be fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a of the frame parts 1 and 2 by using the fitting angle adjusting function having an angle difference of 60 ° described above, the frame parts 1 and 2 or other parts can be fitted. It can be connected at a desired angle.

The joint part 80 according to the eighth embodiment of FIG. 10 has a prism portion 81 and a shaft portion 82 projecting in the same direction as the prism portion 81. The prism portion 81 and the shaft portion 82 are connected to each other at predetermined intervals via a bridge portion 83. The root portion of the shaft portion 82 is formed in the same hexagonal plate shape as the prism portion 81. The overhanging portion 84 projects from the central portion of the bridge portion 83 in the same direction as the prism portion 81 and the shaft portion 82. A gap of 1.3 mm (design value) is set between the overhanging portion 84 and the prism portion 81, and the wall thickness around the fitting holes 1a and 2a is 1.2 mm (designed) as in the fifth embodiment. It is designed to fit into the value). A shaft support hole 85 along the central axis is formed in the prism portion 81. The prism portion 81 can be fitted into the fitting hole 1a (2a) of the frame part 1 (2) by utilizing the fitting angle adjusting function having an angle difference of 60 °, and the other shaft portion 82 can be fitted to another shaft portion 82. Insert it into the shaft support hole of the part and hold it for use.

The joint part 90 according to the ninth embodiment of FIG. 11 has a prism portion 91 and a shaft portion 92 protruding in the opposite direction to the prism portion 91. Similar to the eighth embodiment, the prism portion 91 and the shaft portion 92 are connected to each other at predetermined intervals via a bridge portion 93. The root portion of the shaft portion 92 is formed in the same hexagonal plate shape as the prism portion 91. The overhanging portion 94 projects from the central portion of the bridge portion 93 in the same direction as the prism portion 91. A gap of 1.3 mm (design value) is set between the overhanging portion 94 and the prism portion 91, and the wall thickness around the fitting holes 1a and 2a is 1.2 mm (designed) as in the fifth embodiment. It is designed to fit into the value). A shaft support hole 95 along the central axis is formed in the prism portion 91. The prism portion 91 can be fitted into the fitting holes 1a (2a) of the frame part 1 (2) by utilizing the fitting angle adjusting function having an angle difference of 60 °, and the other shaft portion 92 can be fitted to another shaft portion 92. Insert it into the shaft support hole of the part and hold it for use.

The joint parts of each of the above embodiments can be used in combination with each other.

In the joint part 100 according to the tenth embodiment of FIG. 12, the prism portion 101 to be fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a and the prism portion 102 having a larger diameter than the prism portion 101 (corner chamfered) are formed. It is a prepared form. The joint part 100 has a kokeshi doll shape in which the prism portion 101 is formed so as to protrude from the end face of the square pillar portion 102, and a spherical bulge is formed on the head of the rod from the end face on the opposite side of the square pillar portion 102 to the inside. A joint hole 104 for engaging the ball joint 103 (see the enlarged view at the lower right) is recessed. The ball joint 103 fitted in the joint hole 104 functions as a ball joint having a high degree of freedom that can be moved in multiple directions. The ball joint 103 (designed with an outer diameter of 3.0 mm) is fitted into a shaft support hole or the like in each of the above embodiments.

The joint part 110 according to the eleventh embodiment of FIG. 13 has a prism portion 111 to be fitted into the fitting holes 1a and 2a and a prism portion 112 having a diameter larger than that of the prism portion 111 (corner chamfered). The prism portion 111 is formed in a shape protruding from the side surface of the prism portion 112. A joint hole 114 for engaging the ball joint 113 as in the tenth embodiment is recessed from the end surface of the square pillar portion 112 to the inside. The ball joint 113 fitted in the joint hole 114 functions as a ball joint having a high degree of freedom that can be moved in multiple directions, and the ball joint 113 (outer diameter 3.0 mm design) is a shaft support hole or the like in each of the above embodiments. Is fitted into.

The joint part 120 according to the twelfth embodiment of FIG. 14 has a form in which a spherical bulge is formed on the head of a shaft portion protruding laterally like the joint part 50 of FIG. 7, that is, a prism portion 121. It is a form in which the ball joint 122 is extended so as to protrude to the side of the. A hook-shaped overhanging portion 123 is formed by projecting from one end of the prismatic portion 121, and a ball joint 122 is laterally projected from the overhanging portion 123. Similar to the above, the inside of the hook-shaped overhanging portion 123 is provided with a gap of 1.3 mm (design value) from the prismatic portion 121. The prism portion 121 is provided with a shaft support hole 124 along the central axis, and a rotation shaft or the like of another part can be pivotally supported. The ball joint 122 can be used, for example, by being fitted into the joint holes 104, 114 of the joint parts 100, 110 of the tenth and eleventh embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13.

FIG. 15 shows a completed example of an assembly-type model toy (transformation robot-type model toy) assembled by using various types of frame parts and joint parts as described above. In this completed example, the joint angles of the legs, neck, and torso, or the mounting angles of weapons and the like can be appropriately changed by adjusting the fitting angles of the joint parts, and various postures can be created.

According to the above-mentioned prefabricated model toy described by exemplifying the embodiment, it is possible to assemble to one's own preference only by changing the assembling angle of the parts by the joint parts, and it is easy to assemble to one's own favorite posture. In addition, by providing standardized frame parts and joint parts as separately sold parts, it is possible to purchase the separately sold parts and additionally assemble them, which has the advantage of significantly improving the expandability of the model toy. ..

1, 2 Frame parts 1a, 2a Fitting holes 10 Joint parts 11, 12 Square pillars 13 Flange 14 Shaft support holes 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 Joint parts Various embodiments

Claims (4)

Frame parts with one or more polygonal fitting holes and
A joint part provided with a polygonal prism portion corresponding to the fitting hole and used by fitting the prism portion into the fitting hole.
It is a prefabricated model toy that includes at least
Since the fitting hole and the prism portion have a corresponding polygonal shape, when the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, the prism portion of the prism portion with respect to the fitting hole has an angle difference determined by the polygon. While the fitting angle can be adjusted, after the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, mutual rotation between the two is prevented.
By fitting the fitting hole and the prism portion in this way, the joint part can be assembled to the frame part, and other parts can be attached to the joint part assembled to the frame part . ,
The joint part includes an overhang portion connected to the prism portion.
An assembly-type model toy in which a space is provided between the overhanging portion and the prism portion so as to be able to be fitted into the wall around the fitting hole of the frame part . Frame parts with one or more polygonal fitting holes and
A joint part provided with a polygonal prism portion corresponding to the fitting hole and used by fitting the prism portion into the fitting hole.
It is a prefabricated model toy that includes at least
Since the fitting hole and the prism portion have a corresponding polygonal shape, when the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, the prism portion of the prism portion with respect to the fitting hole has an angle difference determined by the polygon. While the fitting angle can be adjusted, after the prism portion is fitted into the fitting hole, mutual rotation between the two is prevented.
By fitting the fitting hole and the prism portion in this way, the joint part can be assembled to the frame part, and other parts can be attached to the joint part assembled to the frame part . ,
The joint part has a prism portion that protrudes from the prism portion and includes a square column portion having a diameter larger than that of the prism portion.
An assembly-type model toy in which a joint hole for engaging a ball joint so as to be movable in multiple directions is recessed in the square pillar portion on a surface on which the prism portion is not formed . The assembled model toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dimensional difference in the outer diameter of the prism portion with respect to the inner diameter of the fitting hole is set to 0 mm ± 0.03 mm. The assembled model toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the polygon of the fitting hole and the prism portion is a hexagon, and the angle difference determined by the hexagon is 60 °.

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