JPH0350952Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a shape-changing toy that is played by changing its shape between two different shapes.

[Conventional technology]

Many shape-changing toys such as those described above have been known for a long time, and are very popular among children, especially boys.

[Problems to be solved]

Conventional shape-changing toys are generally designed so that the player can change their shape by bending or unfolding each part one by one. Some machines mechanically change form in an instant, but others use power to operate each part.

In view of these points, the present invention aims to provide a toy that can change form instantaneously without using power.

[Means for solving problems]

In the shape-changing toy according to the present invention, the toy main body is formed by having separate first and second main parts with a foldable hinge connection part, and the first main part has an upper body when in a robot-like form. , when in machine-like form, it becomes the lower body, and when in robot-like form, the second main part becomes the lower body,
When in machine-like form, it has a shape that becomes the upper part, and one main part is provided with a locking part consisting of a hook, and the other main part is provided with a locked part, so that the folded state can be maintained, and in this folded state, the above-mentioned The first main part advances with the hinge joint part on the front side, and the first main part has a release mechanism that releases the folding lock of both main parts by contact with the play surface when in the machine-like form, and the release mechanism It consists of a gear mechanism and a spring etc. that are interlocked with each other to freely release the locking of the locking part, and the second main part is rotatably biased in the direction of movement at the hinge joint part of both main parts. The device is characterized by being able to rotate and stand up from a machine-like form to a robot-like form, thereby allowing the form to change freely between a robot-like form and a machine-like form such as a vehicle.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

The robot-like form shown in FIG. 1 [hereinafter simply referred to as robot]. ], the toy main body 1 is mainly composed of a first main part 2 which becomes the body of the robot, and a separate second main part 3 which becomes the legs of the robot. Arm parts 4, 4 and a head 5 are attached to part 2.
Both main parts 2 and 3 are attached by hinge connection to a single support shaft 6 inserted through a position corresponding to the waist of the robot, so that they are integrated into one body.

As shown in the figure, the second main part 3 is made up of leg-like members connected at the foot part, and is attached to the first main part 2 at two places. And these hinge joint parts 6
Springs S and S are attached to a and 6b, respectively, and bias the second main portion 3. Further, although not shown, a peg may be installed inside or outside the second main portion 3 to increase the turning force.

The first main part 2 has a locking hook 7 protruding from an opening 8 at a portion corresponding to the right chest of the robot, and the second main part 3 has a locking hook 7 at a position corresponding to the hook 7. An opening 9 for locking is formed. That is,
When the main parts 2 and 3 are rotated about the shaft member 6 and the toy main body 1 is folded, the hook 7 is caught on the edge of the opening 9, so that the folded state is maintained.

When the toy main body 1 is folded, as shown in FIG. 2, it is in the form of a special running machine that appears in science comics, animations, etc. [hereinafter simply referred to as a machine]. ]. At this time, the first main portion 2, both arm portions 4,
4. The head 5 constitutes the lower part of the machine, and the second main part 3 constitutes the upper part of the machine.

FIG. 3 shows the release mechanism provided within the first main part 2. This release mechanism includes wheels 10, 10, an axle 11 that supports these wheels, a worm gear 12 provided on this axle 11, a spur gear 14 loosely inserted into a main shaft 13 that stands perpendicularly to the axle 11, and this spur gear. A lever 14a is integrally formed with the support shaft 14 and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the support shaft 13, a sliding member 15 is integrally formed with the hook 7, and a sliding member 15 is loosely inserted into the support shaft 13 together with the spur gear 14. It is composed of a presser member 16 that protrudes toward. Further, a spring 17 is fitted to the support shaft 13 to urge the spur gear 14 upward in the figure, and a spring 18 is also attached to the spur gear 14 to urge the spur gear 14 to rotate in the pullback direction. Furthermore, a spring 19 is attached to the sliding member 15 that is integral with the hook 7, and rotates around the lower end support portion of the hook 7, so that the hook 7 is connected to the second main body as described above. The engagement with the opening 9 of the portion 3 is maintained.

The operation of the illustrated embodiment will now be described.

First, with the toy body 1 folded, play surface P
Put it on top. At this time, the hook 7 engages with the opening 9 of the second main part 3 due to the bias of the spring 19, and the presser member 16 comes into contact with the outer surface of the second main part 3 and is pushed inward. The spur gear 14 meshes with the worm gear 12 [Fig. 4A].

In this state, the toy main body 1 is advanced forward [in the direction of arrow F in the figure]. Then, as the wheel 10 rotates, the axle 11 and the worm gear 12 rotate. Then, the spur gear 14 meshing with the worm gear 12 rotates, and the lever 14a slides into the lower surface of the sliding member 15. The lower surface 15a of the sliding member 15 is inclined, and is lifted upward by the insertion of the lever 14a.

As a result, the hook 7 rotates and releases its engagement with the edge of the opening 9. Then, the second main portion 3 begins to rotate in the rotation direction due to the springs S, S (FIG. 4B). As the rotation of the second main part 3 progresses, the first main part 3 is also lifted up by the inertia force [Fig. 4 C, D], and the standing rotation of the second main part 3 is completed. Sometimes, it stands up on the playing surface P as a robot (Fig. 4E). Note that this change in shape occurs almost instantaneously. Furthermore, when the second main portion 3 starts rotating, the pressing force no longer acts on the pressing member 16, so that the spur gear 14
7 and removed from the worm gear 12. The spur gear 14 is then rotated by the spring 18.
It reverses itself and returns to its original position, preparing for the next change in form.

Note that various release mechanisms can be employed other than the example shown in FIG. 3. For example, according to FIG. 5 showing another example,
A disc cam 21 biased by a spring 20 is attached to the axle 1.
A simple structure in which a plate-shaped follower 22 is fixedly attached to the hook 7 and is integrally formed with the hook 7 may be adopted.

[Effect of idea]

The form-changing toy according to the present invention changes form instantly with a simple mechanism that does not require power, with a toy body consisting of two foldable main parts, and greatly increases the interest of players. can,
This effect is achieved.

Moreover, since the foldable main part rotates and biases one side toward the front in the direction of travel, the rotational movement from the machine-like form to the robot-like form has inertia and can be performed reliably and smoothly. be exposed.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a robot-like form, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a machine-like form, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a release mechanism.
4A to 4E are side views showing states of shape change, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another example of the release mechanism. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Toy body, 2... First main part, 3... Second main part, 6... Support shaft, 6a, 6b... Hinge joint part, 7... Hook, 9... Opening, 10 ... Wheel, 12 ... Worm gear, 14 ... Spur gear, 1
4a...Lever, 15...Sliding member, 21...Disc cam, 22...Follower.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A shape-changing toy characterized by being able to change shape between a robot-like form and a machine-like form such as a vehicle, and having the following requirements. (a) The toy main body is formed by having separate first and second main parts with a foldable hinge joint. (b) The first main part has a shape that becomes the upper body when in robot-like form and the lower part when in machine-like form, and the second main part has a shape that becomes the lower body when in robot-like form and the upper part when in machine-like form. (c) A locking part consisting of a hook is provided on one main part, and a locked part is provided on the other main part so that the folded state can be maintained, and in this folded state, the vehicle advances with the hinge joint part on the front side. . (d) The first main part has a release mechanism that releases the folding lock of both main parts by progressing contact with the playing surface when in the machine-like form. (e) The release mechanism is composed of a gear mechanism interlocked with the axle, a spring, etc., and detachably releases the lock of the locking portion. (F) The hinge joint portion of both main parts has a biasing mechanism consisting of a spring that biases the second main part to rotate in the direction of movement and allows it to rotate and stand up from a machine-like form to a robot-like form. .