JP7145127B2 - toy - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a toy that can change its shape.

Patent Document 1 described later discloses a shell configured to be in a retracted state and a deployed state, retraction means for retracting the shell by an urging force, and a deployed state of the shell against the urging force. and a traveling means having wheels rotatable by a spring force is disclosed. This action toy is capable of traveling in an expanded state by the traveling means and changing to a retracted state during the traveling process.

However, since the movement toy described above mainly focuses on traveling in the expanded state by the traveling means and changing to the retracted state in the course of traveling, even if the shell imitates, for example, a living thing, the expanded state can be used. The degenerate state tends to become a form that is far from the creature, and therefore it is difficult to provide the player with enjoyment and amusement based on the form change.

JP 2009-247657 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a toy that can change its form in accordance with the object to be imitated and that can provide the player with enjoyment and amusement due to the change in form.

One aspect of the present invention is a shape-changeable toy, comprising: a first element forming one end of the toy; a second element forming the other end of the toy; and at least one third element between the two elements, wherein the first element, the second element, and the third element are in a first form in which the first element and the second element are separated, and a third It is configured to be reversibly changeable to a second form in which the first element and the second element are close to each other.

According to the toy according to the present invention, it is possible to change the shape of the object to be imitated, and to provide the player with enjoyment and amusement due to the change in shape.

FIG. 1(A) is a plan view showing a first form of a toy to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 1(B) is a side view of the toy shown in FIG. 1(A). 2 is a side view showing a second configuration of the toy shown in FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 3(A) is an enlarged rear view of the first element shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 3(B) is a sectional view taken along line S1-S1 of FIG. 3(A). FIG. 4(A) is an enlarged front view of the second element shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 4(B) is a sectional view taken along line S2-S2 of FIG. 4(A). 5A is an enlarged rear view of the third element shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, FIG. 5B is an enlarged front view thereof, and FIG. It is a diagram. teeth 6(A) to 6(C) are explanatory diagrams of an example of a method of assembling the toy shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

In the following description, for convenience, the left side of FIG. 1A is referred to as front, the right side as rear, the lower side as left, and the right side as right, and the upper side of FIG. 1B as up and the lower side as down. , and the orientations of other figures are indicated accordingly.

First, the basic configuration of a toy 10 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

The toy 10 imitates a pill bug. FIG. 1 shows the first form of the toy 10 (corresponding to the form in which the pill bug is stretched for walking, feeding, etc.), and FIG. 2 shows the second form of the toy 10 ( Corresponding to the shape of a pill bug rounded into a ball for protection, drying prevention, etc.).

The toy 10 consists of a first element 11 corresponding to the head and first thoracic segment of the pill bug, a second element 12 corresponding to the abdomen and tail, and a total of six elements corresponding to the second to seventh thoracic segments. In addition to the third element 13, it has a pair of decorative parts 14 corresponding to the antennae and seven pairs of supporting parts 15 corresponding to the legs. As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, the first element 11, second element 12 and third element 13 have different appearances and a total of six third elements 13 have similar appearances.

A first element 11 forms the front end of the toy 10, a second element 12 forms the rear end of the toy 10, and a total of six third elements 13 form the first element 11 and the second element 12 of the toy 10. It is between The first element 11, the second element 12, and the third element 13 are different from the first form in which the first element 11 and the second element 12 are separated (for example, "not close", "not connected", etc.). , and a second form in which the first element 11 and the second element 12 are close to each other (for example, "adjacent", "connected", etc.). Incidentally, the approach of the first element 11 and the second element 12 is specifically, for example, the bottom portion 11c of the first element 11 (see FIG. 3) and the bottom portion 12c of the second element 12 (see FIG. 4). It is approaching.

As will be described in detail later, the first element 11, the second element 12, and a total of six third elements 13 are connected so as to be displaceable. is. In the first form, the appearance of the six third elements 13 arranged in the front-rear direction is not the same as described above, so that each third element 13, preferably each Numbers (not shown) indicating the arrangement order are attached to the inner surface.

Next, a specific configuration of the first element 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

The first element 11 is made of hard material such as ABS resin or polypropylene. The element body 11a of the first element 11 has an arcuate shape as a whole, has a convex outer surface, and is open at the rear and bottom sides. The inner shape (substantially inverted U-shape) of the rear open end of the element body 11a is smaller than the outer shape (substantially inverted U-shape, see FIG. 5) of the front open end of the element body 13a of the third element 13 located at the forefront. is also big. In other words, the front portion of the element body 13a of the third element 13 located at the forefront can be inserted into the rear open end of the element body 11a of the first element 11 .

Inside the element body 11a, two struts 11b extending downward from the inner surface of the element body 11a are provided at intervals in the left-right direction. is provided. Moreover, the connecting portion 11d is provided on the two supporting column portions 11b so as to be linearly displaceable in the vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as the first direction).

Since the displacement limiting portion 11b1 consisting of a convex portion is provided on the upper portion of the two support portions 11b, the connecting portion 11d is linear in the first direction within the range limited by the bottom portion 11c and both displacement limiting portions 11b1. Displacement is possible. In addition, since the inner diameters of the two through holes 11d1 corresponding to the strut portions 11b provided in the connecting portion 11d are larger than the outer diameters of the respective strut portions 11b, the connecting portion 11d can move in a direction different from the first direction (for example, forward and backward). (direction, left and right direction, etc.) can be rocked.

A shaft supporting portion 11d having a C-shaped longitudinal section is provided in the left-right direction on the rear surface of the connecting portion 11d. A shaft portion 13f of the third element 13, which is positioned at the forefront, can be detachably fitted into the shaft support portion 11d (see FIG. 6A).

The bottom portion 11c is provided with two insertion holes 11c1 spaced apart in the left-right direction for detachably attaching the pair of decorative portions 14. As shown in FIG. Each decorative portion 14 has an insertion portion 14a at its base corresponding to the insertion hole 11c1 (see FIG. 3). Incidentally, the pair of decorative parts 14 is made of a soft material such as polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene, and has flexibility.

Next, a specific configuration of the second element 12 will be described with reference to FIG. Although FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line S2-S2 of FIG. 4A, illustration of the supporting portion 15 is omitted.

The second element 12, like the first element 11, is made of a hard material such as ABS resin or polypropylene. The element body 12a of the second element 12 has an arcuate shape as a whole, has a convex outer surface, and is open at the front and the bottom. The outer shape (substantially inverted U-shape) of the front open end of the element body 12a is smaller than the inner shape (substantially reversed U-shape, see FIG. 5) of the rear open end of the element body 13a of the third element 13 positioned at the rearmost. is also small. That is, the front portion of the element body 12a of the second element 12 can be inserted inside the rear open end of the element body 13a of the third element 13 located at the rearmost position.

Inside the element body 12a, two struts 12b extending downward from the inner surface of the element body 12a are provided at intervals in the left-right direction, and plate-shaped bottoms 12c are provided at the lower ends of both struts 12b. is provided. In addition, connecting portions 12d are provided on the two support columns 12b so as to be linearly displaceable in the first direction.

Since the displacement limiting portion 12b1 formed of a convex portion is provided on the upper portion of the two support portions 12b, the connecting portion 12d is linear in the first direction within the range limited by the bottom portion 12c and both displacement limiting portions 12b1. Displacement is possible. In addition, since the inner diameters of the two through holes 12d1 corresponding to the strut portions 12b provided in the connecting portion 12d are larger than the outer diameters of the respective strut portions 12b, the connecting portion 12d can move in a direction different from the first direction (for example, forward and backward). direction, right and left direction, etc.).

A shaft portion 12e is provided in the left-right direction on the front surface of the connecting portion 12d via flange portions (reference numerals omitted) at both left and right ends. This shaft portion 12e can be detachably fitted into the shaft support portion 13e of the third element 13 positioned at the rearmost (see FIG. 6(C)). away from

The bottom portion 12c is provided with two elongated holes 12c1 for mounting the pair of support portions 15 at intervals in the left-right direction. Each support portion 15 has a support portion main body 15a and a support portion sub-body 15b that rotatably supports the support portion main body 15a. A detachment preventing portion 15c having a column portion (reference numeral omitted) that can be linearly displaced (hereinafter referred to as a second direction) is provided. That is, each support portion 15 is configured such that the support portion main body 15a is rotatable with respect to the support portion sub-body 15b, the support portion sub-body 15b is linearly displaceable in the second direction, and is rotatable about itself. It has become. Incidentally, at least the support portion main bodies 15a of the pair of support portions 15 are made of a soft material such as polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene, and have flexibility.

Next, a specific configuration of each third element 13 will be described with reference to FIG. 5(C) is a sectional view taken along the line S3-S3 of FIG. 5(A), but illustration of the supporting portion 15 is omitted.

Like the first element 11 and the second element 12, each third element 13 is made of a hard material such as ABS resin or polypropylene, and as shown in FIG. They have a similar appearance except for the differences.

The element body 13a of each third element 13 has an arcuate shape as a whole and has a convex outer surface, and the rear side, the front side, and the lower side are open. The element body 13a of each third element 13 has a front open end (substantially inverted U-shape) smaller than a rear open end (substantially inverted U-shape), and each lower end of the front open end has an interference avoidance is formed with a notch 13a1.

Further, of the two third elements 13 adjacent in the front-rear direction, the inner shape (substantially inverted U-shape) of the rear open end of the element body 13a of the front third element 13 is the same as that of the rear third element 13. is smaller than the outer shape (substantially inverted U-shape) of the front open end of the element body 13a. That is, a total of six third elements 13 are arranged so that the front side portion of the element body 13a of the third element 13 on the rear side can enter inside the rear side open end of the element body 13a of one third element 13 among them. It has become.

Inside each element body 13a, two support columns 13b extending downward from the inner surface of the element body 13a are provided at intervals in the left-right direction. 13c is provided. In addition, connecting portions 13d are provided on the two support columns 13b so as to be linearly displaceable in the first direction.

Since the displacement limiting portion 12b1 formed of a convex portion is provided on the upper portion of the two support portions 13b, the connecting portion 13d is linear in the first direction within the range limited by the bottom portion 13c and the displacement limiting portions 13b1. Displacement is possible. In addition, since the inner diameters of the two through holes 13d1 corresponding to the strut portions 13b provided in the connecting portion 13d are larger than the outer diameters of the respective strut portions 13b, the connecting portion 13d moves in a direction different from the first direction (for example, It can swing in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, etc.).

A shaft supporting portion 13e having a C-shaped longitudinal section is provided in the left-right direction on the rear surface of the connecting portion 13d. A shaft portion 13f of the third element 13 located behind the shaft support portion 13d can be detachably fitted (see FIG. 6B). A shaft portion 13f is provided in the left-right direction on the front surface of the connecting portion 13d via flange portions (reference numerals omitted) at both left and right ends. This shaft portion 13f can be detachably fitted into the shaft support portion 13f of the third element 13 located in front thereof (see FIG. 6B), and for this fitting, it extends forward from the front surface of the connecting portion 13d. slightly away.

The bottom portion 13c is provided with two elongated holes 13c1 for mounting the pair of support portions 15 at intervals in the left-right direction. Each support portion 15 has a support portion main body 15a and a support portion sub-body 15b that rotatably supports the support portion main body 15a, similar to the pair of support portions 15 of the second element 12. The sub-body 15b is provided with an escape prevention portion 15c having a column portion (reference numerals omitted) capable of being linearly displaced in the second direction in the elongated hole 13c1 of the bottom portion 13c. That is, each support portion 15 is configured such that the support portion main body 15a is rotatable with respect to the support portion sub-body 15b, the support portion sub-body 15b is linearly displaceable in the second direction, and is rotatable about itself. It has become. Incidentally, at least the support portion main bodies 15a of the pair of support portions 15 are made of a soft material such as polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene, and have flexibility.

Next, using FIG. 6, the first element 11, the second element 12, and a total of six third elements 13 are in a non-connected state, and the arrangement order is shown on the inner surface of a total of six third elements 13. An example of the method of assembling the toy 10 when the numbers are attached will be described together with the effects. Note that the assembling method described here is merely an example, and does not limit the assembling method of the toy 10 .

First, the first element 11 and the third element 13 numbered 1 are prepared, and as shown in FIG. The shaft portion 13f of 13 is fitted. When the pair of decorative portions 14 are not attached to the first element 11, the inserting portions 14a of the respective decorative portions 14 are inserted into the respective insertion holes 11c1 of the first element 11. As shown in FIG. Subsequently, the third element 13 numbered 2 is prepared, and as shown in FIG. The shaft portion 13f is fitted. Subsequently, similar fittings are applied to the third elements 13 numbered 3 to 6 in order. Subsequently, the second element 12 is prepared, and the shaft portion 12e of the second element 12 is fitted into the shaft support portion 13e of the sixth third element 13, as shown in FIG. 6(C). Thus, the assembly of the toy 10 is completed.

Fitting the shaft portion 13f of the third element 13 to the shaft support portion 11e of the first element 11, fitting the shaft portion 13f of another third element 13 to the shaft support portion 13e of the third element 11, and the third element 11. Since the fitting of the shaft portion 12e of the second element 12 to the shaft support portion 13e of the second element 12 is detachable, by releasing each fitting, the first element 11 and the second element 12, a total of six third elements 13 can be returned to the unlinked state.

Next, an example of a method for reversibly changing the assembled toy 10 between the first form and the second form will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. It should be noted that the method for changing the form described here is merely an example, and does not limit the method for changing the form of the toy 10 .

When the toy 10 after assembly is changed to the first form shown in FIG. direction), and rotate the shaft portions 13f of the second to sixth third elements 13 with respect to the shaft support portions 13e of the first to fifth third elements 13 (in the direction in which the toy 10 is extended). ), and rotate the shaft portion 12e of the second element 12 with respect to the shaft support portion 13e of the sixth third element 13 (rotation in the direction in which the toy 10 is extended). The rear toy 10 is stretched as much as possible.

Each of the connecting portion 11d of the first element 11, the connecting portion 12d of the second element 12, and the connecting portion 13d of each third element 13 can be linearly displaced in the first direction and rocked in a direction different from the first direction. Since the movement is possible, when the assembled toy 10 is extended, each connecting portion 11d, connecting portion 12d, and connecting portion 13d are linearly displaced in the first direction and rocked in a direction different from the first direction. move.

In other words, the position of the first third element 14 relative to the first element 11 and the position of the first to Since the position of each of the second to sixth third elements 13 with respect to each of the fifth third element 13 and the position of the second element 12 with respect to the sixth third element 13 are appropriately changed, these By changing the position, the assembled toy 10 can be stretched as much as possible to bring the first form closer to the real thing. In addition, by adopting a structure that allows linear displacement in the first direction, the rotation range of the shaft portion 13f of the third element 13 with respect to the shaft support portion 11e of the first element 11 can be changed. Specifically, by locating the connecting portions 11d, 12d, and 13d in the uppermost position, the rotation range can be reduced, and by locating them in the lowermost position, the rotation range can be increased. . Note that even if the structure does not allow swinging in a direction different from the first direction, the first form can be used as long as the structure allows linear displacement of the connecting portions 11d, 12d and 13d in the first direction. can be brought closer to the real thing.

In addition, the front portion of the element body 13a of the first third element 13 can be inserted into the rear open end of the element body 11a of the first element 11, and the first to fifth third elements 13 The front parts of the element bodies 13a of the second to sixth third elements 13 can be inserted into the insides of the rear open ends of the element bodies 13a of the sixth element bodies 13a. Since the front part of the element body 12a of the second element 12 can be inserted into the inside of the rear open end (one part covers the other part), the assembled toy 10 can be stretched as much as possible. It is possible to bring the first form closer to the real thing.

Furthermore, in the first form, the pair of support portions 15 provided on each of the third elements 13 and the pair of support portions 15 provided on the second element 12 protrude downward, resulting in a total of seven pairs of support portions. 15 can be used to place the toy main body 10 in the first form on a table or the like. As described above, the support main body 15a of each support 15 can be moved within a predetermined degree of freedom, and the support main body 15a has flexibility, so that each support 15 can be supported. By appropriately adjusting the orientation of the main body 15a, the first form can be brought closer to the real thing and can be satisfactorily placed on a desk or the like.

On the other hand, when changing the toy main body 10 in the first form to the second form shown in FIG. are hidden inside the second element 12 and inside each third element 13 . Since the support main body 15a of each support 15 can be moved within a predetermined degree of freedom as described above, this operation can be easily performed.

Subsequently, the shaft portion 13f of the first third element 13 is rotated with respect to the shaft support portion 11e of the first element 11 (rotation in the direction in which the toy 10 is rolled up), and the first to fifth third elements are rotated. The shaft portions 13f of the second to sixth third elements 13 are rotated (rotated in the direction in which the toy 10 is rolled up) with respect to the shaft support portions 13e of the 6th third element 13, and the shaft support portions 13e of the sixth third element 13 are rotated. The toy body 10 in the first form is rolled by rotating the shaft portion 12e of the second element 12 relative to (rotation in the direction in which the toy 10 is rolled). Subsequently, the bottom portion 11c of the first element 11 and the bottom portion 12c of the second element 12 are brought close to each other, and the orientation of each third element 13 is adjusted to make the whole as spherical as possible.

Each of the connecting portion 11d of the first element 11, the connecting portion 12d of the second element 12, and the connecting portion 13d of each third element 13 can be linearly displaced in the first direction and rocked in a direction different from the first direction. Since the movement is possible, when the toy 10 of the first form is rolled up, each connecting portion 11d, connecting portion 12d, and connecting portion 13d are linearly displaced in the first direction and rocked in a direction different from the first direction. move.

In other words, the position of the first third element 14 relative to the first element 11 and the position of the first to Since the position of each of the second to sixth third elements 13 with respect to each of the fifth third element 13 and the position of the second element 12 with respect to the sixth third element 13 are appropriately changed, these By changing the position, the toy 10 in the first form can be rounded as much as possible to make the second form closer to the real thing. Further, by adopting a structure that allows linear displacement in the first direction, the rotation range of the shaft portion 13f of the third element 13 with respect to the shaft support portion 13e of the third element 13 can be changed. Specifically, by locating the connecting portions 11d, 12d, and 13d in the uppermost position, the rotation range can be reduced, and by locating them in the lowermost position, the rotation range can be increased. . Note that even if the structure does not allow rocking motion in a direction different from the first direction, the first form can be used as long as the structure allows linear displacement of the connecting portions 11d, 12d and 13d in the first direction. can be brought closer to the real thing.

In addition, the front portion of the element body 13a of the first third element 13 can be inserted into the rear open end of the element body 11a of the first element 11, and the first to fifth third elements 13 The front parts of the element bodies 13a of the second to sixth third elements 13 can be inserted into the insides of the rear open ends of the element bodies 13a of the sixth element bodies 13a. Since the front part of the element main body 12a of the second element 12 can be inserted into the inside of the rear open end, the toy 10 in the first form can be changed as much as possible by these insertions (one covering a part of the other). It can be rolled into a spherical shape to bring the second form closer to the real thing.

Furthermore, since the interference avoidance notch 13a1 is formed at the lower end of the front open end of the element main body 13a of each third element 12, when the toy 10 in the first form is rolled up, the first element 11 can be easily folded. The element body 13a of the first third element 13 interferes with the bottom part 11c, etc., or the element bodies 13a of the second to sixth third elements 13 interfere with the bottom parts 13c, etc. of the first to fifth third elements 13, respectively. The toy 10 in the first form can be rounded as much as possible to avoid interference with each other, and the second form can be brought closer to the real thing.

Furthermore, since the support body 15a of the seven pairs of support parts 15 in total can move under a predetermined degree of freedom as described above, and each support body 15a has flexibility, Before the toy 10 in the first form is rolled up, the support body 15a moved so as to be hidden inside the second element 12 and inside the third elements 13 becomes an obstacle when the toy 10 in the first form is rolled up. The toy 10 in the first form can be rolled into a spherical shape as much as possible to make the second form closer to the real thing.

Furthermore, since the second form shown in FIG. 2 is a form in which the toy 10 is rolled into a spherical shape, the internal space formed by the first element 11, the second element 12, and the respective third elements 13 includes, for example, the toy 10 can contain attachments associated with Further, unlike the first form, the second form is a form in which the toy 10 is rolled into a spherical shape. Since the interference with the toy 10 can be avoided as much as possible, the object to be discharged from the article discharging device, such as a coin, is inserted into the spherically rolled form itself or wrapped in a film or the like, and the handle is operated. It can also be a product of an article ejection device that ejects an article by operating it. Thus, the toy 10 of the second form can be used not only for play, but also for vending with the article ejection device.

On the other hand, when changing the toy body 10 in the second form to the first form shown in FIG. 1, the toy body 10 is changed in the reverse order of the procedure for changing the toy body 10 in the first form to the second form shown in FIG. 10 should be extended as much as possible.

In addition, since each third element 13 is pivotally displaced about its shaft portion 13f, the gap between the third elements 13 after the assembled toy 10 is changed to the first form shown in FIG. It is different from the gap between the third elements 13 after the toy body 10 in the first form is changed to the second form shown in FIG. Specifically, depending on the shape of the element main body 13a of each third element 13 and the angle of rotational displacement, etc., when the six third elements 13 have similar appearances, they are changed to the first form. The gap between the third elements 13 after changing to the second form is larger than the gap between the third elements 13 after changing to the second form. If the gap between the third elements 13 after changing to the second form becomes large enough to visually recognize the inside, it becomes difficult to make the second form closer to the real thing, so the third element after changing to the second form It is desirable to adjust the shape of each third element 13 and the angle of rotational displacement in advance by design so that the gap between the third elements 13 is as small as possible.

Next, a modified example of the toy 10 that can obtain the same effect as described above will be described.

<First Modification> When the toy body 10 in the first form is changed to the second form shown in FIG. 12, the bottom 11c of the first element 11 and the bottom 12c of the second element 12 are provided with a convex portion, and the other is provided with a concave portion into which the convex portion is detachably fitted. If provided, it is possible to prevent the bottom portion 11c of the first element 11 and the bottom portion 12c of the second element 12 from being separated from each other after they are brought close to each other due to the engagement between the convex portion and the concave portion. It can be maintained in two morphologies.

<Second Modification> Although the toy 10 has a total of six third elements 13, the number of the third elements 13 is not particularly limited. It may be too many.

<Third Modification> The first element 11 is provided with a shaft support portion 11e, the second element 12 is provided with a shaft portion 12e, the shaft support portion 13e is provided behind each of the third elements 13, and the shaft portion 13f is provided in front thereof. , the first element 11 may be provided with a shaft, the second element 12 may be provided with a shaft, and each third element 13 may be provided with a shaft at the rear and a shaft at the front.

<Fourth Modification> The shape of the element body 11a of the first element 11 is shown in FIG. 3, the shape of the element body 12a of the second element 12 is shown in FIG. 5, the shape of the first element 11, the shape of the second element 12, and the shape of each of the third elements 13 are all arcuate, and the outer surface forms a convex curved surface. Shapes other than those shown in FIG. 5, such as those with different degrees of curvature of the convex surfaces forming the outer surfaces, those with different angles of vertical cross sections, and those with different front-to-rear dimensions, are adopted. You may In addition, although the third elements 13 having a similar appearance with slightly different dimensions in the left-right direction are shown, the respective third elements 13 may have different degrees of curvature of the convex surfaces forming the outer surfaces of the third elements 13 . The angle of the longitudinal section of each third element 13 may be changed, or the vertical dimension of each third element 13 may be different.

<Fifth Modification> Although the toy 10 has been shown imitating a pill bug, other creatures such as centipedes, millipedes, armadillos, hedgehogs, and cats that can change between an elongated form and a spherically curled form are shown. , hamsters, dormouse, etc. may be used as imitation targets. If the object to be imitated has body hair or the like, the outer surfaces of the first element 11, the second element 12, and the third element 13 may be decorated to resemble body hair. You can increase or decrease the number.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Toy, 11... 1st element, 11a... Element main body, 11b... Support|pillar part, 11b1... Displacement limitation part, 11c... Bottom part, 11d... Connection part, 11e... Pivot part, 12... Second element, 12a... Element main body , 12b... Strut part 12b1... Displacement limiting part 12c... Bottom part 12d... Connecting part 12e... Shaft part 13... Third element 13a... Element main body 13b... Support part 13b1... Displacement limiting part 13c... Bottom part 13d... Connecting part 13e... Axle part 13f... Shaft part 14... Support part 14a... Main body of support part 14b... Secondary body of support part 15... Decorative part.

Claims (18)

A toy that can change its shape,
a first element forming one end of the toy, a second element forming the other end of the toy, and at least one third element forming between the first element and the second element of the toy and
The first element, the second element and the third element are each provided with a connecting part for mutual connection that is displaceably connected to each other . The first element, the second element, and the third element are displaceable in a first direction corresponding to the vertical direction of the first element, the second element, and the third element.
The connecting portion of the third element has a shaft portion and a shaft support portion that can be fitted to the shaft portion,
the coupling portion of the first element has one of a shaft portion of the first element and a pivot portion of the first element ;
The connecting portion of the second element has the other of the shaft portion of the second element and the pivot portion of the second element ,
It is configured to be reversibly changeable between a first configuration in which the first element and the second element are separated from each other and a second configuration in which the first element and the second element are adjacent to each other. ing,
toy. the first element, the second element and the third element have different appearances;
A toy according to claim 1. The third element is a plurality,
A toy according to claim 1 or 2. a plurality of said third elements having a similar appearance;
A toy according to claim 3. The approach between the first element and the second element is the approach between the bottom provided on the first element and the bottom provided on the second element,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-4. Displacement of the connecting portion in the first direction is restricted by a displacement restricting portion provided on the strut portion.
A toy according to any one of claims 1-5 . The connection portion is provided on the support portion so as to be swingable in a direction different from the first direction,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-6 . At least the third element out of the first element, the second element, and the third element is provided with a support portion capable of supporting the toy in the first form,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-7 . The support portion has a support portion main body and a support portion sub-body that rotatably supports the support portion main body,
A toy according to claim 8 . The support body has flexibility,
A toy according to claim 9 . The sub-body of the support portion is provided at least on the bottom portion provided on the third element so as to be displaceable in a second direction corresponding to the lateral direction of the third element and to be rotatable about itself,
A toy according to claim 9 or 10 . The outer surfaces of the plurality of third elements form a convex curved surface,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-11 . The plurality of third elements have cutouts at both ends for avoiding interference with the adjacent third elements in the second form,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-12 . The plurality of third elements are configured such that gaps between the third elements are different between the first form and the second form,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-13 . the first element, the second element and the third element are formed from a hard material;
A toy according to any one of claims 1-14 . A number indicating the order of arrangement is attached to the plurality of third elements,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-15 . The toy imitates a living thing,
The first form is a form in which the organism is stretched, and the second form is a form in which the organism is rolled into a spherical shape.
A toy according to any one of claims 1-16 . The toy is capable of being ejected from an article ejection device in the second form,
A toy according to any one of claims 1-17 .

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