JP7411697B2 - Toy storage containers and toy storage articles - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a toy storage container used when supplying toys with an article supply device such as a vending machine, and a toy storage article using the container.

The above-mentioned toy storage container generally consists of two hemispherical parts that can be connected, and the toy is stored in the internal space of the connected spherical container (see FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1 below). Further, the container after storing the toy (toy storage article) is supplied to an article supplying device such as a vending machine. Incidentally, the terms "hemispherical" and "spherical" herein include not only hemispherical shapes and spherical shapes, but also shapes that have similar appearances to each other.

Incidentally, the container from which the toy has been taken out is usually discarded when it is no longer needed. Since the raw material for containers is generally synthetic resin, it is necessary to consider from the perspective of environmental conservation that, apart from cases where unnecessary containers are disposed of as recyclable waste, they may also be disposed of as combustible or non-combustible waste. There is.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-275476

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an environmentally friendly toy storage container and toy storage article.

In order to solve the above problems, a toy storage container according to the present invention is used when supplying toys with an article supplying device, and includes a first outer shell element and a second outer shell that can be connected to the first outer shell element. The second outer shell element includes a main body part and at least two legs provided at the lower end of the main body part, and the toy storage container is composed of the first outer shell element and the second outer shell element. An opening that communicates with the internal space is formed on the outer surface when the two are connected. On the other hand, in the toy storage article according to the present invention, toys are stored in the internal space of the above-mentioned toy storage container.

According to the present invention, an environmentally friendly toy storage container and toy storage article can be provided.

FIG. 1(A) is a front view of a toy storage container according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1(B) is a left side view of the same, FIG. 1(C) is a top view of the same, and FIG. 1(D) is a diagram. 1(B) is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line DD. 2(A) is a top view of the first outer shell element shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2(B) is a bottom view of the second outer shell element shown in FIG. 1. 3(A) and 3(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method of storing toys in the toy storage container shown in FIG. 1. 4(A) and 4(B) are explanatory diagrams of a modification of the toy storage container shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 5(A) is a front view of a toy storage container according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5(B) is a bottom view of the same, and FIG. 5(C) is an enlarged line CC of FIG. 5(B). FIG. 6(A) is a top view of the third outer shell element shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 6(B) is a top view of the fourth outer shell element shown in FIG. 5. 7(A) to 7(C) are explanatory views of how to use the third outer shell element and the fourth outer shell element of the toy storage container shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the toy storage container shown in FIG. 5. 9(A) is a front view of a toy storage container according to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9(B) is a left side view of the same, FIG. 9(C) is a top view of the same, and FIG. 9(D) is the same. The bottom view, FIG. 9(E), is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. 9(B). 10(A) is a top view of the third outer element shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10(B) is a bottom view of the second outer element shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 10(C) is a top view of the third outer element shown in FIG. 4 is a top view of the outer shell element; FIG. 11(A) is a front view of the support element shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 11(B) is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 11(C) is a partially enlarged view of the main body shown in FIG. 11(A). (D) is a left side view of the same, FIG. 11(E) is an enlarged view of the angle variable part shown in FIG. 11(A), FIG. 11(F) is a left side view of the same, and FIG. 11(G) is a view of FIG. 11(E). FIG. 12(A) and 12(B) are explanatory views of how to use the third outer shell element, the fourth outer shell element, and the support element of the toy storage container shown in FIG. 9. 13(A) is an enlarged front view of the supporting auxiliary element (one example), FIG. 13(B) is an enlarged left side view of the same, FIG. 13(C) is an enlarged right side view of the same, and FIG. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram of how to use the support auxiliary elements shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C.

In the following explanation, for convenience, the front side of Figure 1(A) is referred to as the front, the back side as the rear, the left side as the right, the right side as the left, the upper side as the top, and the bottom side as the bottom, and this applies to other figures as well. Indicate the direction accordingly.

In addition, the terms "spherical shape", "spherical trapezoid shape", and "spherical shape" used in the following description include shapes that have similar appearances to each other, in addition to the spherical shape, spherical trapezoid shape, and spherical shape.

《First embodiment》
First, the configuration of a toy storage container 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as container 10) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 1 and 2.

This container 10 is a toy storage container used when supplying toys with an article supplying device such as a vending machine.

The container 10 includes a first outer shell element 11 made of synthetic resin and a second outer shell element 12 made of synthetic resin that can be connected to the first outer shell element 11. 11 and the second outer shell element 12 are connected, two openings OP communicating with the internal space (numerals omitted) are formed on the outer surface (on the second outer shell element 12 side).

The first outer element 11 has a main body portion 11a having a spherical shape in appearance, and two projecting portions 11b provided inside the upper end of the main body portion 11a and having a symmetry of 180 degrees when viewed from above. The portion 11b is provided with a rectangular connected portion 11b1 that is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from above (see FIG. 2(A)). The upper surface of each projecting portion 11b is flush with the upper end of the main body portion 11a.

The vertical dimension of the first outer shell element 11 is preferably 1/2 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 10 shown in FIG. 1(A). Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 10 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 11a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The second outer element 12 has a main body 12a having a spherical shape in appearance, and two legs 12b having a rectangular cross section that are 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below and are provided at the lower end of the main body 12a. A connecting portion 12b1 having a rectangular cross section and 180 degrees symmetry when viewed from below is provided at the lower end of each leg portion 12b (see FIG. 2(B)). The connecting portion 12b1 of each leg portion 12b allows the first outer shell element 11 to be fitted into and released from each connected portion 11b1 (see FIG. 1(D)). Although the connecting portion 12b1 is shown in the drawing as having a width smaller than the leg portion 12b, the width of the connecting portion 12b1 may be the same as the width of the leg portion 12b. Of course, each connecting portion 12b1 and each connected portion 11b1 may have a circular or polygonal cross section, as long as they can be fitted and released.

The outer surface of each leg 12b has a roundness that is continuous with the outer surface of the main body 12a, and the inner surface is a flat surface. There are large parts. The reason for doing this is to improve the strength when the width of each leg portion 12b is small.

Although the vertical dimension of the second outer shell element 12 is larger than 1/2 of the vertical dimension of the container 10 shown in FIG. 1(A), the vertical dimension of the main body portion 12a is preferably It is 1/3 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 10 shown in FIG. Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 10 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 12a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

When connecting the second outer shell element 12 to the first outer shell element 11, the connecting portions 12b1 of each leg portion 12b of the second outer shell element 12 may be fitted into the respective connected portions 11b1 of the first outer shell element 11 ( (See Figure 1(D)).

When the first outer element 11 and the second outer element 12 are connected, two openings OP are formed between the main body 12a of the second outer element 12 and the first It is formed between the outer shell element 11. When each leg 12b of the second outer shell element 12 has the same width and is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below, each opening OP has the same opening area (see FIGS. 1(A) to 1(C)). .

That is, after the first outer shell element 11 and the second outer shell element 12 are connected, the outer shell of the container 10 has a spherical appearance, and two openings OP communicating with the inner space are formed on the outer surface. (See Figures 1(A) to 1(C)).

Next, a method of storing toys TOY in the container 10 will be explained using FIG. 3.

Toys TOY that can be stored in the container 10 include non-assembly type ones and assembly type ones, and the assembly type ones are composed of a plurality of parts that can be assembled.

When the toy TOY is a non-assembly type, as shown in FIGS. 3(A) and 3(B), the toy TOY is placed inside the first outer shell element 11, and the second outer shell element 12 is placed on top of it. Then, the connecting portions 12b1 of each leg portion 12b are fitted into each connected portion 11b1 of the first outer shell element 11, and if necessary, the container 10 containing the toy may be covered with a synthetic resin film. Of course, the toy TOY before storage may be packed in a synthetic resin bag or covered with a synthetic resin film. In the drawing, a spherical object is conveniently drawn as a non-assembly toy TOY, but a non-assembly toy may be any other three-dimensional object with an appearance other than a spherical shape, and the type (including imitation objects) may be used. ), there are no particular restrictions.

On the other hand, when the toy TOY is an assembly type, a plurality of parts constituting the toy TOY are packed in a synthetic resin bag or covered with a synthetic resin film and placed inside the first outer shell element 11. The second outer shell element 12 is placed on the second outer shell element 12, and the connecting parts 12b1 of each leg part 12b are fitted into the respective connected parts 11b1 of the first outer shell element 11, and if necessary, the container 10 after toy storage is covered with a synthetic resin film. . Of course, as with non-assembly toys, assembly toys may be other three-dimensional objects with an appearance other than spherical, and there are no particular restrictions on the type (including imitation objects).

Furthermore, when the toy TOY is of an assembly type, a plurality of parts constituting the toy TOY may be stored as they are in the container 10, and the container 10 after storing the toy may be covered with a synthetic resin film. In this case, some parts may partially protrude from the two openings OP, but if the degree of protrusion is small, the container 10 (toy storage article) covered with a synthetic resin film after storing the toy can be supplied by an article supply device such as a vending machine.

In addition, when taking out the toy (non-assembly type or assembly type) from the container 10 (toy storage article) after storing the toy, if it is covered with a synthetic resin film, remove it first. What is necessary is to release the connection between the first outer element 11 and the second outer element 12.

Next, a modification of the container 10 will be described using FIG. 4.

Although FIGS. 1 and 2 show the second outer element 12 having two legs 12b, as shown in FIG. ), or may be three (three openings OP) or five or more (five or more openings OP). However, when there are three or more legs 12b, it is preferable to adjust the width of each leg 12b so that the total opening area of the opening OP does not become small. Of course, there may be one leg 12b (and one opening OP), but in this case it is preferable to adjust the width or thickness of the leg 12b so that it has sufficient strength.

In addition, although FIGS. 1 and 2 show the two legs 12b of the second outer shell element 12 having non-uniform thicknesses, the thickness of the legs 12b' is shown in FIG. 4(B). An inverted L-shaped connecting part 12b1' may be provided inside the lower end so that the thickness is uniform (for example, the same thickness as the main body part 12a).

Furthermore, although FIGS. 1 and 2 show two openings OP existing on the second outer element 12 side of the container 10, recesses corresponding to each opening OP are provided at the upper end of the first outer element 11. Alternatively, the opening area of each opening OP may be increased.

Next, the main effects obtained by the container 10 will be explained.

Since the container 10 has an opening OP communicating with the internal space on the outer surface in a state where the first outer shell element 11 and the second outer shell element 12 are connected, the raw materials used for the container 10 are lower than the conventional containers. (synthetic resin) can be reduced. Therefore, even if the first outer shell element 11 and the second outer shell element 12 that are no longer needed are discarded as combustible garbage or non-combustible garbage, there is an advantage that they can contribute to environmental conservation to some extent.

《Second embodiment》
Next, the configuration of a toy storage container 20 (hereinafter simply referred to as container 20) according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 5 and 6. Note that, in this description, the figures used in the description of the first embodiment will be appropriately cited.

This container 20, like the container 10 according to the first embodiment, is a toy storage container used when supplying toys with an article supply device such as a vending machine.

The difference between this container 20 and the container 10 according to the first embodiment is as follows.
- The first shell element 11 of the container 10 according to the first embodiment includes a third shell element 21 to which the second shell element 22 can be connected, and a fourth shell element 23 to which the third shell element 21 can be connected. It is at the point of becoming. In other words, since the container 20 is configured by the first outer shell element 11 of the container 10 according to the first embodiment, the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23, the container 20 is a container according to the second embodiment. 30, the name "first outer element" is not used for convenience.

That is, the container 20 includes a third outer shell element 21 made of synthetic resin, a second outer shell element 22 made of synthetic resin that can be connected to the third outer shell element 21, and a second outer shell element 22 made of synthetic resin that can be connected to the third outer shell element 21. A fourth outer shell element 23, and the container 20 has a second outer shell element 22, a second outer shell element 22, a third outer shell element 21, and a fourth outer shell element 23 that communicate with an internal space (numerals omitted) in a state where the second outer shell element 22, third outer shell element 21, and fourth outer shell element 23 are connected. openings OP are formed on the outer surface (on the second outer element 22 side).

The third outer shell element 21 has a main body part 21a having a spherical external appearance, and two projecting parts 21b provided inside the upper end of the main body part 21a and having a symmetry of 180 degrees when viewed from above. 21b is provided with a rectangular connected portion 21b1 that is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from above (see FIG. 6(A)). The upper surface of each projecting portion 21b is flush with the upper end of the main body portion 21a.

The third outer element 21 also includes a connected portion 21c provided at the lower end of the main body portion 21a and having a circular shape when viewed from below, and a through hole 21c1 provided inside the connected portion 21c and having a circular shape when viewed from below. The periphery of the connected portion 21c (lower end of the main body portion 21a) is a flat surface 21c2 having an annular shape when viewed from below (see FIG. 5(C)).

The vertical dimension of the third outer shell element 21 is preferably ⅓ or less of the vertical dimension of the container 20 shown in FIG. 5(A). Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 20 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 21a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The second outer element 22 has a main body portion 22a having a spherical cut-out appearance, and two leg portions 22b having a rectangular cross section that are 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below and are provided at the lower end of the main body portion 22a. A connecting portion 22b1 (not shown) having a rectangular cross section and 180 degrees symmetry when viewed from below is provided at the lower end of each leg portion 22b (see FIG. 2(B)). The connecting portion 22b1 of each leg portion 22b allows the third outer shell element 21 to be fitted into and released from each connected portion 21b1 (see FIG. 1(D)). Similar to the container 10 according to the first embodiment, the width of the connecting portion 22b1 may be the same as the width of the leg portion 22b. Of course, each connecting portion 22b1 and each connected portion 21b1 may have a circular or polygonal cross section, as long as they can be fitted and released.

The outer surface of each leg 22b has a rounded shape that is continuous with the outer surface of the main body 22a, and the inner surface is a flat surface. There are large parts. The reason for doing this is to improve the strength when the width of each leg portion 22b is small.

Although the vertical dimension of the second outer shell element 22 is larger than 1/2 of the vertical dimension of the container 20 shown in FIG. 5(A), the vertical dimension of the main body portion 22a is preferably It is 1/3 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 20 shown in FIG. Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 20 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 22a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The fourth outer element 23 includes a main body portion 23a having a bulbous appearance and a connecting portion 23b provided around the upper end of the main body portion 23a and having an annular shape when viewed from below. The connecting part 23b allows the third outer element 21 to be fitted into and released from the connected part 21c, and also allows the fourth outer element 23 to be inserted into the connected part 21c of the third outer element 21 in a vertically inverted state. (See the two-dot chain line in FIG. 5(C)). Although the connecting portion 23b is shown in the drawing as having the same thickness as the depth of the connected portion 21c, the thickness of the connecting portion 23b may be made somewhat larger or smaller than the depth of the connected portion 21c. good.

The vertical dimension of the fourth outer shell element 23 is preferably 1/4 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 20 shown in FIG. 5(A). Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 20 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 23a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

When connecting the second outer shell element 22 to the third outer shell element 21, the connecting portions 22b1 of each leg portion 22b of the second outer shell element 22 may be fitted into each connected portion 21b1 of the third outer shell element 21 ( (See Figure 1(D)). Furthermore, when connecting the fourth outer element 23 to the third outer element 21, the connecting part 23b of the fourth outer element 23 may be fitted into the connected part 21c of the third outer element 21 (see FIG. 5(C)). ).

When the second outer element 22, the third outer element 21, and the fourth outer element 23 are connected, two openings OP are formed in the second outer element 22 due to the gaps between the legs 22b of the second outer element 22. It is formed between the main body part 22a and the third outer shell element 21. When each leg 22b of the second outer shell element 22 has the same width and is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below, each opening OP has the same opening area (see FIG. 5(A)).

That is, the outer shell of the container 20 after connecting the second outer shell element 22, the third outer shell element 21, and the fourth outer shell element 23 has a spherical appearance, and the two openings OP leading to the internal space are formed on the outer surface. (See FIG. 5(A)).

Note that the toy TOY that can be stored in the container 20 and the method of storing the toy TOY in the container 20 (including the method of taking it out) are the same as those of the container 10 according to the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a method of using the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23 that constitute the container 20 will be explained using FIG. 7.

The third outer element 21 and the fourth outer element 23 can be used as ornamental tools for toys that can be placed on a tabletop or the like.

When using the third outer element 21 and the fourth outer element 23 as ornamental tools, the connection between the second outer element 22 and the third outer element 21 of the container 20 (toy storage article) after storing the toy is released. , as shown in FIG. 7(A), the connection between the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23 is released.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(B), the third outer shell element 21 is turned upside down and placed on a mounting surface such as a tabletop (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 7(B)). The outer shell element 23 is turned upside down and the connecting part 23b is fitted into the connected part 21c of the third outer shell element 21. At the time of this fitting, the main body portion 23a of the fourth outer shell element 23 is inserted into the through hole 21c1 of the third outer shell element 21.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(C), the toy TOY taken out from the container 10 (toy storage article) after storing the toy is placed on the ornamental tool shown in FIG. 7(B). Although a spherical toy TOY is depicted in the drawing for convenience, the toy TOY may be a three-dimensional object having an appearance other than a spherical shape.

Next, a modification of the container 20 will be described using FIG. 8.

Although FIGS. 5 and 6 show the fourth outer element 23 in which an annular flat surface 21c2 is formed around the connected portion 21c, as shown in FIG. If the lower end of the connecting portion 21c is located on the outer surface of the third outer shell element 21, it is also possible to eliminate the annular flat surface 21c2 from the periphery of the connected portion 21c. Even in this manner, it is possible to fit and release the connecting portion 23b of the fourth outer shell element 23 into the connected portion 21c of the third outer shell element 21 (including when the fourth outer shell element 23 is reversed).

Note that the modification regarding the second outline element 22 and the third outline element 21 is the same as the modification regarding the second outline element 12 and the first outline element 11 described in the first embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted. .

Next, the main effects obtained by the container 20 will be explained.

In the container 20, the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23 constituting the container 20 can be used as ornamental tools for toys TOY, so there is no need to separately purchase similar ornamental tools. Moreover, the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23, which can be used as ornamental tools, are less likely to be discarded, so there is an advantage that they can contribute to environmental conservation.

Note that the other main effects obtained by the container 20 are the same as the main effects described in the first embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted.

《Third embodiment》
Next, the configuration of a toy storage container 30 (hereinafter simply referred to as container 30) according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 9 to 11. Note that, in this description, the figures used in the description of the first and second embodiments will be appropriately cited.

This container 30, like the containers 10 and 20 according to the first and second embodiments, is a toy storage container used when supplying toys with an article supply device such as a vending machine.

The difference between this container 30 and the container 20 according to the second embodiment is as follows.
- The present invention further includes a support element 34 for supporting a toy that can be accommodated in a groove-shaped accommodating portion 32c provided on the outer surface of the main body portion 32a of the second outer shell element 32. Similar to the second embodiment, the container 30 is configured by the first outer shell element 11 of the container 10 according to the first embodiment, and the third outer shell element 31 and the fourth outer shell element 33. The name "first outer shell element" is not used in the description of the container 30 for convenience.

That is, the container 30 includes a third outer shell element 31 made of synthetic resin, a second outer shell element 32 made of synthetic resin that can be connected to the third outer shell element 31, and a second outer shell element 32 made of synthetic resin that can be connected to the third outer shell element 31. The container 30 is composed of a fourth outer element 33 and a support element 34 for supporting toys, and the container 30 connects the second outer element 32, the third outer element 31, and the fourth outer element 33, and , two openings OP communicating with the internal space (numerals omitted) are formed on the outer surface (on the second outer element 32 side) when the main body part 34a of the support element 34 is housed in the housing part 32c of the second outer element 32. do.

The third outer shell element 31 has a main body part 31a having a spherical external appearance, and two projecting parts 31b which are provided inside the upper end of the main body part 31a and are 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from above. 31b is provided with a rectangular connected portion 31b1 that is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from above, and an elliptical first insertion portion 31b2 that is 180° symmetrical when viewed from above (see FIG. 10(A)). reference). The upper surface of each projecting portion 31b is flush with the upper end of the main body portion 31a.

The third outer element 31 also includes a connected portion 31c provided at the lower end of the main body portion 31a and having a circular shape when viewed from below, and a through hole 31c1 provided inside the connected portion 31c and having a circular shape when viewed from below. The periphery of the connected portion 31c (lower end of the main body portion 31a) is a flat surface (numerical symbol omitted) having an annular shape when viewed from below (see FIG. 5(C)).

Furthermore, the third outer element 31 includes a projecting portion 31d provided with a second insertion portion 31d1 having the same oval shape as the first insertion portion 31b2 when viewed from below, inside the connected portion 31c of the main body portion 31a. (See FIG. 9(D) and FIG. 10(A)). The lower surface of the projecting portion 31d is flush with the lower end of the main body portion 31a.

The vertical dimension of the third outer shell element 31 is preferably ⅓ or less of the vertical dimension of the container 30 shown in FIG. 9(A). Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 30 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 31a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The second outer element 32 has a main body portion 32a having a spherical shape in appearance, and two leg portions 32b having a rectangular cross section that are 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below and are provided at the lower end of the main body portion 32a. A connecting portion 32b1 (see FIG. 10(B)) having a rectangular cross section and 180 degrees symmetry when viewed from below is provided at the lower end of each leg portion 32b. The connecting portion 32b1 of each leg portion 32b allows the third outer shell element 31 to be fitted into and released from each connected portion 31b1. Similar to the containers 10 and 20 according to the first and second embodiments, the width of the connecting portion 32b1 may be the same as the width of the leg portion 32b. Of course, each connecting portion 32b1 and each connected portion 31b1 may have a circular or polygonal cross section, as long as fitting and release thereof is possible.

The outer surface of each leg 32b has a rounded shape that is continuous with the outer surface of the main body 32a, and the inner surface is a flat surface. There are large portions. The reason why each leg portion 32b is provided with a portion thicker than the main body portion 32a is to improve the strength when the width of each leg portion 32b is small.

Further, the second outer element 32 has a groove-shaped accommodating part 32c that can accommodate the main body 34a of the support element 34 on the outer surface of the main body 32a. A shaped seat portion 32d is provided (see FIGS. 9(A) to 9(C) and FIG. 10(B)). In the drawing, the seat portion 32d is shown to have dimensions that correspond only to the central portion of the accommodation portion 32c, but the seat portion 32d may have dimensions that correspond to the entire area of the accommodation portion 32c, or the seat portion 32d may have dimensions that correspond to the entire area of the accommodation portion 32c. Two or more 32d may be provided at intervals along the accommodating portion 32c.

The housing portion 32c is provided on the outer surface of the main body portion 32a so as to connect the base ends of each leg portion 32b. The reason for this is that when the main body part 34 of the support element 34 is accommodated in the accommodation part 32c (see FIGS. 9(A) to 9(C)), each opening is The purpose is to prevent the portion OP from being separated, and to supplement the strength of each leg portion 32b by the variable angle portion 34b of the support element 34.

Although the vertical dimension of the second outer shell element 32 is larger than 1/2 of the vertical dimension of the container 30 shown in FIG. 9(A), the vertical dimension of the main body portion 32a is preferably as shown in FIG. 9(A). It is 1/3 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 30 shown in FIG. Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 30 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 32a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The fourth outer element 33 has a main body part 33a having a spherical shape in appearance, and a connecting part 33b provided around the upper end of the main body part 33a and having an annular shape when viewed from below. is provided with a receiving portion 33c which is U-shaped in top and bottom view and receives the second insertion portion 31d1 (projection portion 31d) of the third outer shell element 31 (FIG. 9(D) and FIG. 10(C) ). The connecting part 33b allows the third outer element 31 to be fitted into and released from the connected part 31c, and also allows the fourth outer element 33 to be inserted into the connected part 31c of the third outer element 31 in an upside-down state. (See the two-dot chain line in FIG. 5(C)). Similar to the container 20 according to the second embodiment, the thickness of the connecting portion 33b may be slightly larger or smaller than the depth of the connected portion 31c.

The vertical dimension of the fourth outer shell element 33 is preferably 1/4 or less of the vertical dimension of the container 30 shown in FIG. 9(A). Incidentally, although it depends on the maximum dimension of the container 30 and the type of synthetic resin, the thickness of the main body portion 33a is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm.

The support element 34 has a main body part 34a and angle variable parts 34b provided at both ends of the main body part 34a (see FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B)). The main body portion 34a has a curved shape, and the roundness of the upper side in the front view and the rear view corresponds to the roundness of the outer surface of the second outer shell element 32. In other words, the housing portion 32c of the second outer shell element 32 is configured to accommodate and take out the curved main body portion 34a. Each angle variable portion 34b has the same shape and dimensions.

The main body part 34a has a circular cross section, and on the rear side of each tip there is a thin part 34a1 smaller than the thickness of the main body part 34a.The thin part 34b1 has a hexagonal through hole 34a2 in the front and back. (see FIG. 11(C) and FIG. 11(D)). Each angle variable portion 34b has an elliptical cross section with a larger thickness in left and right side views than in front and rear views, and a thin wall portion 34b1 smaller than the side thickness of the angle variable portion 34b is provided on the front side of each upper end. The thin portion 34b1 is provided with a hexagonal protrusion 34b2 in the front-rear direction when viewed from the rear, corresponding to the through hole 34a2 described above (see FIGS. 11(E) to 11(G)). The lower end of each angle variable portion 34b allows the third outer shell element 31 to be fitted into and released from the first insertion portion 31b2 and the second insertion portion 31d1 (FIGS. 9(D) and 9(E)). ). Of course, the cross section of the main body part 34a may be polygonal or the like as long as the second outer shell element 32 can be accommodated in and taken out from the accommodation part 32c. Further, as long as fitting and release thereof are possible, the angle variable portion 34b, each of the first insertion portions 31b2, and the second insertion portions 31d1 may have a circular or polygonal cross section.

The protrusion 34b2 of the angle variable portion 34b allows the body portion 34a to be fitted into the through hole 34a2 and released therefrom, and by changing the direction in which it is fitted into the through hole 34a2, the angle with respect to the body portion 34a can be adjusted to 60° in front and rear views. It can be changed in degrees. Further, the side thickness of the angle variable portion 34b in a state in which the protrusion 34b2 of the angle variable portion 34b is fitted into the through hole 34a2 of the main body portion 34a is preferably the same as the thickness of the main body portion 34a; It is possible to make it smaller than the thickness or to make it somewhat larger. Of course, the protrusion 34b2 of the angle variable part 34b and the through hole 34a2 of the main body part 34a may have a polygonal cross section other than hexagonal, as long as the fitting and release thereof and the angle change are possible. By increasing the strength, it is possible to make the cross section circular.

When connecting the second outer shell element 32 to the third outer shell element 31, the connecting portions 32b1 of each leg portion 32b of the second outer shell element 32 may be fitted into each connected portion 31b1 of the third outer shell element 31 ( (See Figure 1(D)). Furthermore, when connecting the fourth outer element 33 to the third outer element 31, the connecting part 33b of the fourth outer element 33 may be fitted into the connected part 31c of the third outer element 31 (see FIG. 5C). ).

Moreover, when housing the main body part 34a of the support element 34 in the accommodation part 32c of the second outer shell element 32, the main body part 34a of the support element 34 is inserted into the accommodation part 32c from above the second outer shell element 32, and the support element 34 is inserted into the accommodation part 32c from above the second outer shell element 32. The lower end of each angular lower edge 34b of the element 34 may be fitted into each first insertion portion 31b2 of the third outer shell element 31 (see FIG. 9(E)).

In a state in which the second outer shell element 32, the third outer shell element 31, and the fourth outer shell element 33 are connected, and the main body part 34a of the support element 34 is accommodated in the accommodating part 34c of the second outer shell element 32, the second outer shell Two openings OP are formed between the main body 32a of the second outer element 32 and the third outer element 31 by the gaps between the legs 32b of the element 32. When each leg 32b of the second outer shell element 32 has the same width and is 180 degrees symmetrical when viewed from below, each opening OP has the same opening area (see FIGS. 9(A) to 9(C)). .

That is, the container 30 after the second outer shell element 32, the third outer shell element 31, and the fourth outer shell element 33 are connected, and the main body part 34a of the support element 34 is accommodated in the accommodation part 34c of the second shell element 32. The outer shell has a spherical appearance, and two openings OP communicating with the internal space are formed on the outer surface (see FIGS. 9(A) to 9(C)).

Note that the toy TOY that can be stored in the container 30 and the method of storing the toy TOY in the container 30 (including the method of taking it out) are the same as those of the container 10 according to the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a method of using the third outer shell element 31, fourth outer shell element 34, and support element 35 that constitute the container 30 will be explained using FIG. 12.

The third outer element 31, the fourth outer element 34, and the support element 35 can be used as an ornamental tool for a toy that can be placed on a tabletop or the like.

When the third outer element 31, the fourth outer element 34, and the support element 35 are used as ornamental tools, the second outer element 32 and the third outer element 31 of the container 30 (toy storage article) after toy storage are The connection between the third outer shell element 31 and the fourth outer shell element 33 is released (see FIG. 7(A)), and the support element 34 is taken out from the second outer shell element 32.

Then, the third outer element 31 is turned upside down and placed on a mounting surface such as a tabletop (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 12(B)), and the fourth outer element 33 is turned upside down, and The connecting portion 33b is fitted into the connected portion 31c of the third outer shell element 31 so that the overhanging portion 31d is inserted into the connecting portion 31d (see FIG. 7(B)). At the time of this fitting, the main body portion 33a of the fourth outer shell element 33 is inserted into the through hole 31c1 of the third outer shell element 31.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 12(A) and 12(B), the direction of one angle variable portion 34b of the support element 34 is changed, and the tip of the angle variable portion 34b is connected to the third outer shell element 31. Fit into the second insertion portion 31d1.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(B), the toy TOY taken out from the container 10 (toy storage article) after storing the toy is attached to the other angle variable portion 34b of the support element 34. Note that in order to perform this attachment, it is necessary to provide in advance a hole into which the angle variable portion 34b can be inserted, or a portion that can serve as a substitute for the hole, in the toy TOY. Although a spherical toy is depicted in the drawing for convenience, it may be a three-dimensional object having an appearance other than a spherical shape.

Next, a modification of the container 30 will be described using FIG. 13.

Although FIGS. 9 to 11 show a support element 34 having a straight variable angle portion 34b, the above-mentioned hole or a substitute thereof may be inserted into the toy TOY taken out from the container 30 (toy storage article) after storing the toy. If a part is not available, the container 30 may be provided with a support element to which a part of the toy can be attached. As an attachment method, it is preferable to store the supporting auxiliary element together with the toy TOY in the internal space of the container 30.

13(A) to 13(C) show an example of the above-mentioned supporting auxiliary element, and the illustrated example of the supporting auxiliary element 35 includes a main body portion 35a that is L-shaped in front view, and a main body portion 35a that is L-shaped in front view. It has a non-penetrating hole 35b provided at the left end of the body portion 35a, and a support portion 35c having a U-shaped longitudinal section provided at the upper end of the main body portion 35a. The hole 35b of the support auxiliary element 35 allows each angle variable portion 34b of the support element 34 to be fitted into and released from the hole 35b (see FIG. 13(D)).

If the support auxiliary element 35 shown in FIG. 13 is attached to the container 30, when a toy taken out from the container 30 (toy storage article) after storing the toy has a part that can be fitted into the support part 35c, the toy can be The TOY can be attached to the support element 34 via the support auxiliary element 35.

The support auxiliary element 35 is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. It can be changed as appropriate. In other words, if several types of support auxiliary elements are prepared and one is selected and attached according to the toy stored in the container 30, the toy can be attached to the support element 34 using the attached support auxiliary elements. It is possible to install it.

Note that the modification regarding the second outline element 32 and the third outline element 31 is the same as the modification regarding the second outline element 12 and the first outline element 11 described in the first embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted. . Further, since the modified example regarding the third outer shell element 31 and the fourth outer shell element 33 is the same as the modified example regarding the third outer shell element 21 and the fourth outer shell element 23 described in the second embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. .

Next, the main effects obtained by the container 30 will be explained.

The container 30 is particularly equipped with a portion corresponding to the support element 34, since the third outer element 31, the fourth outer element 33, and the support element 34 that constitute the container 30 can be used as an ornamental tool for toys TOY. There is no need to separately purchase similar ornamental equipment. Furthermore, the third outer shell element 31, fourth outer shell element 33, and support element 34, which can be used as ornamental tools, are less likely to be discarded, so there is an advantage in that point that they can contribute more to environmental conservation.

Note that the other main effects obtained by the container 30 are the same as the main effects described in the first embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Toy storage container, 11... First outer shell element, 11a... Main body part, 11b... Projection part, 11b1... Connected part, 12... Second outer shell element, 12a... Main body part, 12b, 12b'... Leg part , 12b1, 12b1'...Connecting protrusion, OP...Opening, TOY...Toy, 20...Toy storage container, 21...Third outer shell element, 21a...Main body, 21b...Protrusion, 21b1...Connected part, 21c... Connected part, 21c1... Through hole, 22... Second outer shell element, 22a... Main body part, 22b... Leg part, 23... Fourth outer shell element, 23a... Main body part, 23b... Connecting part, 30... For toy storage Container, 31...Third outer shell element, 31a...Main part, 31b...Protrusion part, 31b1...Connected part, 31b2...First insertion part, 31c...Connected part, 31d...Protrusion part, 31d1...Second Insertion part, 31c1... Through hole, 32... Second outer shell element, 32a... Main body part, 32b... Leg part, 32c... Accommodating part, 33... Fourth outer shell element, 33a... Main body part, 33b... Connection part, 33c... Receiving part, 34... Supporting element, 34a... Main body part, 34b... Angle variable part, 35... Supporting auxiliary element.

Claims (7)

A container supplied from an article supply device,
Consisting of a first outer element and a second outer element connectable to the first outer element,
The second outer element includes a main body and a leg provided on the main body,
The container has a plurality of openings communicating with an internal space between the first outer element and the main body of the second outer element in a state where the first outer element and the second outer element are connected. formed on the outer surface,
container. The leg portion has a rounded outer surface that is continuous with the outer surface of the main body portion.
A container according to claim 1. the legs include at least two;
A container according to claim 1. At least two openings are formed, and the openings are gaps between the at least two legs.
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 3. the at least two legs are formed to have the same width;
A container according to claim 3. The first outer element includes a main body portion having a bulbous appearance,
The main body portion of the second outer element has a rounded appearance,
After the first outer shell element and the second outer shell element are connected, the outer shell of the container has a spherical appearance.
The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A toy is stored in the internal space of the container according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
Goods.