JPH0322793B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is formed so that the shape of the toy body can be changed from one form to another by unfolding and rearranging the toy body, and the toy body cannot be rearranged. The present invention relates to a shape-changing toy having a built-in locking means and a separate member for releasing the locking state of the locking means.

Conventionally, in this type of shape-changing toys, where the user enjoys playing by changing the shape of a plurality of movable members by folding and unfolding them, it is simply a matter of enjoying the change in shape and the process of folding and unfolding. The problem is that the changes are simple and lack interest.
A solution to this point was desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned viewpoints, and in particular, has a simple structure that allows for simple folding.
In addition to the expansion, the fun of releasing the locking state of the locking means built into the toy body and rearranging it, and the unexpectedness of having a separate member for releasing the locking means, are added. The purpose is to propose a shape-changing toy that can expand the range of play.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral A indicates a shape-changing toy according to the present invention, and this shape-changing toy A is configured to reversibly change from the key-like shape shown in FIG. 1 to the robot-like shape shown in FIG. has been done.

The shape-changing toy A is formed into a key-like shape as shown in FIG. 1 by a base body 1 and movable members 2 and 3 provided on both sides of the base body 1 so as to be foldable and unfoldable. A head member 4 is rotatably attached to the center of the upper surface of the base 1, and one end of a locking member 5 is rotatably attached to the end. The other end of this locking member 5 is formed to be locked to one of the movable members 2, and a locking hole 5a is bored in the end. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, one of the movable members 2 and 3 has a locking mechanism a built into its upper surface for operating the locking rod 2a in a manner that allows it to move in and out. . That is, according to this locking mechanism a, by moving the knob 2b guided by the guide groove 2f provided on the side surface of the movable member 2 upward,
The locking rod 2 is integrally formed with the knob 2b.
a protrudes from the upper surface of the movable member 2 and is fitted and locked into the locking hole 5a at the tip of the locking member 5, and the tip of the knob 2b is engaged with the base end of the holding member 2c. This state is held by this holding member 2c. The movable member 2 is configured to be folded and unfolded in a direction different from the direction in which the locking piece 2a protrudes and retracts. At this time, the other movable member 3 is provided protruding from the lower surface of the one end of the locking member 5, and the engagement shaft 5b is guided and engaged within the guide groove 3a provided on the upper surface of the movable member 3. ,
As a result, the movable members 2 and 3 folded on both sides of the base body 1 are reliably maintained in their engaged state and will not unfold unnecessarily. To release this state, while pushing up the knob 2b a little with a nail or the like, move the magnet 6a attached to the tip of the release member 6, which is shaped like a pistol, to one side. Fitting hole 2 provided on the front of member 2
By fitting into the holding member 2c
is pulled forward via the fulcrum p by the magnetic adsorption force of the magnet 6a, and this holding state is released, and when the knob 2b, which is still pushed up, is released, the locking rod 2a moves to the spring 2g. The movable members 2 and 3 can be expanded by rotating the locking member 5 as shown in FIG. 2. Reference numeral 13 indicates a magnet, and when the locking rod 2a is protruded, the holding member 2c
The base end of the magnet 13 is fixed to the magnet 13.

Next, the movable members 2 and 3 attached to the base body 1 so that they can be folded and expanded are attached to slide members 7 and 7 that are attached to the bottom of both sides of the base body 1 and are slidable in the vertical direction. The movable members 2, 3 are connected via the upper thighs 8, 8, and the movable members 2, 3 are connected via the lower legs 2, when formed into a robot-like form.
e, 3e. Further, the upper thigh parts 8, 8 attached to the slide members 7, 7 are formed to be expandable and foldable outwardly with respect to the slide members 7, 7, and further, the upper thigh parts 8, ，
The lower leg portions 2e and 3e connected to the lower part of the leg 8 are also formed to be expandable and foldable outward in the same manner. 9, 9 connect the movable members 2, 3 to the lower leg part 2e,
When used as 3e, this lower leg 2e, 3
A foot portion rotatably provided at the end of e is shown, and the foot portions 9, 9 are normally in a folded state.

Next, movable arm members 10, 10 are formed on both sides of the base body 1, and these arm members 10,
10 indicates upper arm portions 10a, 10a, and this upper arm portion 10.
A shaft 11 integrally formed at the base end of the lower arm portions 11, 11 in the guide grooves 10c, 10c provided in the guide grooves 10c, 10a.
a, 11a are fitted into each other, whereby the lower arm portions 11, 11 fit into the guide groove 1.
It is formed to expand and contract within the range of 0c and 10c. The upper arm parts 10a, 10a are rotatably attached to both sides of the base body 1 via screws 12, 12, and are stored on the side of the base body 1 when not needed, as shown in FIG. It is designed to be Thereby, the movable members 2 and 3 can be easily folded onto both sides of the base body 1.

Since the shape-changing toy A is constructed as described above, in order to use it, first, the key-shaped shape shown in FIG. 1 is expanded and transformed into the robot-like shape shown in FIG. 4. Sometimes the locking mechanism a
is released and the locking rod 2a is inserted into the locking hole 5a of the locking member 5.
extract it from As mentioned above, this is due to the movable member 2
By fitting the magnet 6a provided at the tip of the release member 6 into the fitting hole 2d provided on the front surface of the release member 6, this can be achieved by the magnetic force of the magnet 6a.
Next, by releasing the locking mechanism a, the locking member 5 is rotated as shown in FIG. 2, and the movable members 2 and 3 are expanded. By tilting the legs 9, 9 provided at the ends forward, upper and lower leg portions 8, 8 and 2e, 2e are formed relative to the slide members 7, 7 provided on the base body 1. Then, a head member 4 formed in a freely undulating manner is raised on the upper surface of this base body 1, and the head member 4 is raised and retracted from both sides of the head member 4.
In addition, the movable arm members 10, 10 are pulled out, and the lower arm parts 11, 11 are moved to the upper arm parts 10a, 10a.
The release member 6 is fitted into the means by further stretching. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to obtain a toy having a robot-like form having the movable members 2 and 3 as legs.

Moreover, when changing from the robot-like form shown in FIG. 4 to the key-like form shown in FIG. 1, each movable member may be folded in the opposite order to that described above.

As mentioned above, the shape-changing toy A is formed into a key shape by the base 1 and the movable members 2 and 3 provided on both sides of the base 1, and the movable members 2 and 3 can be expanded. Since it is formed so that it can reversibly change its form into a robot-like form, it is possible to enjoy the process of changing its form. Furthermore, when operating the movable members 2 and 3 to change their forms, be sure to use the release member 6 to release the locking mechanism a, otherwise the movable members 2 and 3 will be deployed and the robot will not move. lower leg 2
e, 3e cannot be configured, this allows not only simple rearrangement but also use as a key, and only those who can release the locking mechanism a can enjoy the joy of rearrangement. , the range of play is expanded.

The above-mentioned shape-changing toy A changes from a key-like shape to a robot-like shape, but is not necessarily limited to this; for example, from a key-like shape to a car shape, or from a car shape to a car shape. It may also be in the form of another automobile.

As explained in detail above, according to the present invention,
The shape-changing toy includes a base and a movable member that can be folded and unfolded relative to the base, and the movable member is folded and unfolded so that the whole can change from one form to another. You can enjoy the shape change.

Further, the locking member provided on the base body is rotated to be positioned on the surface of one of the movable members, and the locking mechanism protrudes the locking rod of this movable member to lock the movable member. The rod and the locking hole of the locking member can be locked. On the other hand, since the one movable member is folded and unfolded in a direction different from the direction of protrusion and retraction of the locking rod, when the locking rod and the locking hole are locked, the one movable member The movable member cannot be folded and unfolded. Therefore, unless the locking mechanism is operated to release the locking, the user cannot enjoy changing the shape, so the range of play can be expanded.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shape-changing toy according to the present invention formed into a key shape, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the process of changing from a key shape to a robot shape. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the shape-changing toy showing the rotating state of the locking member, and FIG. 6 is a front view of the locking mechanism. Code A: shape-changing toy, a: locking mechanism, 1
... Base body, 2, 3 ... Movable member, 4 ... Head member,
5... Locking member, 6... Release member, 7... Slide member, 8... Upper leg, 9... Foot, 10... Arm member, 11... Lower leg.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A shape-changing toy characterized by having the following requirements. (a) The above-mentioned shape-changing toy is provided with a base and a movable member that can be folded and expanded relative to the base, and the entire shape can be changed from one form to another by folding and unfolding the movable member. That's what I'm doing. (b) The base body is rotatably provided with one end of a locking member that locks on one of the movable members. (c) The locking member is formed with a locking hole that locks into a locking rod provided on the surface of the one movable member so as to be freely retractable when the movable member rotates. (d) The one movable member shall be folded and unfolded in a manner different from the direction in which the locking rod protrudes and retracts. (E) The one movable member shall be provided with a locking mechanism that makes the locking rod appear and retract.