JPH0218870B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a shape-changing toy, specifically a toy that is equipped with a locking mechanism and a movable member, and changes its shape by folding and unfolding the movable member,
Moreover, the present invention relates to a shape-changing toy whose movable member becomes operable on condition that the locking mechanism is released.

In general, shape-changing toys that change from one form to another by folding and unfolding multiple movable members are
Many of them are designed with an emphasis on enjoying the deployment process. However, recently there has been a desire to develop toys that are more interesting by adding certain conditions.

This invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and is particularly a form-changing toy that is equipped with a lock mechanism that locks the operation of at least two movable members, and that allows the movable members to operate on condition that the mechanism is released. The purpose is to propose.

An example of implementing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the figure, symbol A indicates a shape-changing toy. This form-changing toy A reversibly changes from the key-like form shown in FIG. 1 to the robot-like form shown in FIG. It is composed of 3.

The lock part 1 consists of a lock body 4 and a lock body 4.
The lock body 4 is provided with a lock mechanism linked to the movable piece 6, and the lock member 5 is provided with a movable lock member 5 that is rotatably provided.
One end of the U-shaped locking means 7 is fitted into the locking member 7 in a manner that it cannot be removed, and the free end is provided so that it can be fitted into a fitting hole 10 of a shaft body 11 (FIG. 4) provided in the lock body 4. It is being

In addition, the lock body 4 has three movable pieces 6.
a, 6b, and 6c are arranged in parallel, and these movable pieces 6
A through hole 12 is formed in the center of each of a, 6b, and 6c, and the shaft 11 passes through the through hole 12. A plurality of numbers are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each of the movable pieces 6a, 6b, and 6c, and at a position corresponding to any one of these numbers on the inner surface of the through hole 12, A notch 15 shown in FIG. 5 is formed. As a result, in each movable piece 6a, 6b, 6c, the notch 15
When the numbers corresponding to are aligned in a line, the notch 15 inside the through hole 12 is also formed in a line of grooves. In the case of Fig. 5, movable piece 6 of Fig. 5 a
When the notch 15 of c rotates upward in the figure,
As shown in FIG. 2B, the notch 15 is formed in the shape of a continuous groove. On the other hand, since a notch groove 11a is formed in the upper part of the shaft 11 of the lock body 4, the continuous notch 15 communicates with the fitting hole 10 of the shaft 11.

A head body 20 is disposed on the central movable piece 6b as shown in FIG. 4, and the shaft body 11 is loosely fitted into an elongated hole 21 formed in the head body 20.
The head body 20 slides along a guide wall 22 formed on the movable piece 6b. One end of the guide wall 22 is open, so that the head body 20 can freely move in and out of the opening 23. Therefore, in this movable top 6b, the elongated hole 21 is opened while the head body 20 is housed in the movable top 6b.
The inner gap portion P corresponds to the notch portion 15. Further, a part 24 of the outer circumference of the movable piece 6b is rotatably attached to the opening 23, and the normal opening 23
is covered.

On the other hand, engaging protrusions 16, 16, 16 are formed projecting from the free end of the locking means 7. The heights of these engaging protrusions 16, 16, 16 are such that when the free end of the locking means 7 is fitted into the fitting hole 10, each top protrudes outward from the notched groove 11a of the shaft body 11. It shall be within the range of

With the above configuration, after the free end of the locking means 7 is fitted into the fitting hole 10, the movable pieces 6a, 6b,
6c is appropriately rotated around the shaft body 11 to a position where the respective notches 15 do not match.
Notches 15, P of each movable piece 6a, 6b, 6c,
15 is not formed in a line of grooves, the engaging protrusion 16 engages with one or more of the movable pieces, and the free end cannot be pulled out. Only when a predetermined number match has been made can the locking means 7 be extracted. Then, only when the locking means 7 is pulled out, the locking member 5 can be rotated relative to the lock body 4.

Next, movable arm members 2a, 2a are provided on both sides of the lock body 4. This arm member 2a connects an upper arm portion 30 and a lower arm portion 31 to a hinge 32.
The upper arm part 30 is rotatably connected through the
The base portions of the lock body 4 are rotatably provided on both sides of the lock body 4. A fitting hole 10 is opened in this base. The lower arm portion 31 is usually the lock body 4
and the lock member 5.

Next, the front surface of the lock member 5 is provided with movable leg members 3a, 3a. This leg member 3
a and 3a are formed by rotatably connecting an upper leg part 35 and a lower leg part 36 via a hinge, and the base of the upper leg part 35 is connected to the front surface of the locking member 5 via a hinge (not shown). Connected for vertical and horizontal rotation. As such a hinge, for example, one in which a vertical rotation axis and a horizontal rotation axis are formed in a T-shape may be used. Furthermore, a foot portion 37 is rotatably provided at the end of the lower leg portion 36.

Next, the manner of use of the shape-changing toy A having the above configuration will be explained.

First, in developing the key-like form shown in FIG. 1 and changing it into the robot-like form shown in FIG. extract it from This can be done by matching predetermined numbers, as described above. Next, by releasing the locking mechanism, the locking member 5 is rotated as shown in FIG. Further, the arm member 2 and the leg member 3 are
It is unfolded as shown in the figure, and the foot part 37 is brought forward.
Furthermore, a portion 24 of the outer circumference of the movable piece 6b of the lock body 4 is opened and the head body 20 is pulled out from inside. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to obtain a toy having a robot-like configuration in which the lock body 4 is the waist part and the lock member 5 is the waist part.

When changing from the configuration shown in FIG. 3 to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, each movable member may be folded in the reverse order to the above.

As mentioned above, the shape-changing toy A is equipped with a plurality of movable members, but in order to operate these movable members, the lock mechanism must first be released. Unless the locking mechanism is released, the locking member 5 cannot be constructed as a waist portion, and therefore a robot-like configuration cannot be obtained. Therefore, the matching of the numbers on the movable pieces that release the locking mechanism becomes an important factor in changing the shape, adding a level of interest never seen before. In addition, the above-mentioned toy A can be used not only as a mere toy but also as a key, so it has practical value as a key for bicycles, desks, etc.

Note that releasing the lock mechanism is not necessarily limited to matching numbers. It may be a composition that combines pictures, symbols, etc. Further, the locking means may be of any type as long as it locks at least two movable members as in the example shown above, and does not need to be U-shaped, nor does it necessarily need to be configured as a key.

As explained in detail above, the shape-changing toy according to the present invention folds and unfolds a lock portion and a plurality of movable members connected to the lock portion, and forms a lock and an appropriate shaped object according to the shape of the movable member. The lock part is composed of a lock body having a keyhole, and a movable lock member rotatably connected to the lock body and having a key-shaped locking means that can be inserted into and taken out of the keyhole. The lock body is provided with a lock mechanism for locking the lock means inserted into the keyhole, and a plurality of movable pieces that can be operated to lock and unlock the lock mechanism. Therefore, according to the present invention,
By moving the movable piece and folding or unfolding the movable member under the condition that it is locked or unlocked by the locking means, it is possible to change the form of the object and the form of a lock, adding an unprecedented level of interest. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an interesting form-changing toy that is different from a toy that simply folds and unfolds.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of the shape-changing toy according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of shape change, and Figure 4 is a sectional view showing the inside of some movable pieces. 5a and 5b are explanatory diagrams of the locking mechanism. Code A...Form changing toy, 1...Lock part,
2, 3...Movable member, 4...Lock body, 5...
Movable lock member, 6... Movable piece, 7... Locking means, 10... Fitting hole, 11... Shaft body, 20...
Head body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A lock part and a plurality of movable members connected to the lock part are folded and unfolded to change into a lock and an appropriate shaped object form according to the shape of the movable members, and meet the following requirements. A shape-changing toy characterized by comprising: (b) The lock part has a lock body having a keyhole,
and a movable lock member rotatably connected to the lock body and having a key-shaped locking means that can be inserted into and taken out of the keyhole. (b) The lock body is provided with a lock mechanism that locks the lock means inserted in the keyhole, and a plurality of movable pieces that can be operated to lock and unlock the lock mechanism.