JPH0453838Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] This invention relates to an animal toy that moves parts of its body while emitting various sounds based on the operation of a switch.

[Prior Art] Conventional animal toys that move parts of their bodies while emitting sounds are equipped with a power switch, a voice output section, and a movable section, so when playing with conventional animal toys, After operating the switch, the children placed the animal toy on the floor, listened to the animal's vocalizations, and enjoyed watching the animal's movements.

[Technical Issues to be Solved] However, after the power is turned on, the above-mentioned conventional animal toys make vocalizations and movements regardless of the player's intentions, and the sounds that are generated are generated by holding the animal toy in hand and operating each switch. Since the game remains constant and cannot be changed at will by the player, it has the disadvantage that there is little volitional intervention in the game and the game gets boring quickly.

In view of the above points, this invention connects a gripping tool to the main body of the animal toy with a linking member in the form of a drawstring, and by operating the operating section provided on the gripping tool, the player's intention can be controlled by remote control. To provide an animal toy that is rich in variety and never gets boring by allowing users to freely select audio attributes such as volume, musical scale, and number of songs.

[Means for Achieving the Purpose] In order to achieve the above object, the animal toy according to the invention includes an animal toy main body, a gripping tool, and a string-like link member, and the animal toy main body has a movable part,
and a speaker provided therein, the gripping tool has an operation section having a power switch and a keyboard having a plurality of keys, and a control device, and the control device uses the key as an input section. , executes a predetermined program in response to input by pressing any key on the keyboard, and synthesizes a synthesized voice signal of a scale specified by the pressed key or one melody specified by the pressed key. It has a synthesized audio signal output section that reads and outputs an audio signal from a storage section, and a drive signal output section that outputs a drive signal for driving the movable section,
The linking member links the animal toy and the gripping tool, and includes conductive wires that electrically connect each output part of the gripping tool to a speaker and a movable part of the animal toy main body. It is characterized by the presence of

[Function] With the above configuration, by operating the keyboard of the gripper, the vocalization means and operation means of the animal toy body can be driven, and by selecting the keys on the keyboard, sounds of various scales or melodies can be output. At the same time, a part of the body of the animal toy main body can be operated.

[Embodiment of this invention] Next, an embodiment of this invention will be described based on the drawings.

A is a gripping tool constituting the operating device according to this invention, which is formed in a circular box shape and holds the power switch 1.
As an example, a keyboard K having 12 keys k ₁ to k ₁₂
and a volume control knob 2, and in the illustrated embodiment, a control device 4 comprised of a microcomputer is provided in a grip at the bottom of the operating section 3. The control device 4 includes a CPU 4a and a storage unit 4.
b, audio signal output section 4c, and drive signal output section 4
d (see Figure 3). The storage unit 4b stores programs and speech synthesis data. Output signal r ₀ from the audio signal output section 4c,
r ₀ ′ and the output signal g from the drive signal output section 4d,
g' is given to the animal toy B by a conducting wire 5 which also serves as a drawstring-like linking member that connects the gripper A to the animal toy main body (hereinafter referred to as the toy main body) B, which will be described later.

That is, the gripping tool A is connected to the toy main body B by a conductive wire 5 that also serves as a drawstring.

The gripping tool A consists of two members Aa and Ab, which are butted together at their peripheral edges, and a screw is inserted from the outside into a screw hole provided in one member, and then screwed into a screw receiving tube provided inside the other member. It is formed. There are many holes Kh, 1 in the front member Aa.
h and 2h are provided, from which the operating portion 3 protrudes to the outside. Further, a substantially semicircular hole 6 is formed in a part of the gripper A, so that it can be gripped by hand.

As shown in FIG. 3, each key on the keyboard K constitutes an input section of the control device 4, and via each contact point _s1 to _s12 ,
It is connected to the CPU 4a of the control device 4.

The CPU 4a is activated by an interrupt signal w generated by pressing any key k _o on the keyboard K to close the contact s _o , and reads a predetermined program from the storage section 4b and executes it. As the program is executed, the key input state of the keyboard K is stored in the buffer area of the storage section 4b, the contents are converted into a code, the synthesized sound data is read from the area corresponding to the code of the storage section 4b, and the audio signal output section 4c
, outputs the synthesized audio signal g (output width is 1 second as an example) to the amplifier 7, and connects the conductor 5 from the amplifier.
to the speaker 8 of the toy main body B described later.
In this embodiment, a synthesized voice resembling a dog's cry is further synthesized for each scale, and the synthesized voice information is stored in the storage unit in code order. Therefore, key k ₁
When you press , a dog's cry on the "A" scale is synthesized and output from the speaker. Furthermore, if you press other keys one after another, "C, C, R,
The dog's cries for each scale are synthesized and output in the order of "Mi, Hua, So, A, Shi, Do, Re, Mi" (in the order of the scale written on the top of the key).

Further, the CPU 4a drives the drive signal output section 4d based on the interrupt signal w from the contact s,
For example, a drive signal ro with an output width of 1 second is outputted and applied to the operating section of the toy main body B, which will be described later, via a conductor 5.

The toy main body B includes a cover 9 having the shape of a small dog, a mouth 10 formed of a member different from the cover,
It has a tail 11 and legs 12.

Similar to the gripping tool A, the cover 9 has two members 9a and 9b abutted against each other at their peripheral edges 13a and 13b, and a screw 15 is inserted from the outside into a screw hole 14 provided in one member 9a, and a screw 15 is inserted from the outside into a screw hole 14 provided in one member 9a. It is formed by screwing into a screw receiving cylinder 16 provided inside the tube 9b.

Inside the cover 9 are the speaker 8 which converts the synthesized audio signal g inputted from the amplifier 7 into sound and outputs it, and the mouth 10 and the tail 1 which simultaneously output the audio.
1, and a second operating section 19 that moves the legs 12 and rotates the wheels 18 to move the toy body B forward at the same time as the voice output.

The mouth 10 is formed into a substantially dogleg shape by two members 10a and 10b, and is rotatable by fitting protrusions 20 provided on the left and right sides of the bent portion 10c into the holes 22 of the opening 21. In addition, the bent portion 10c
An arm 23 is rotatably attached to the rear end.

As shown in FIG. 6, the arm 23 is composed of a first arm member 23a having a substantially L-shape bent at the upper part and a second arm member 23a having a substantially fan shape, and is rotatable about a shaft 24. ing. Further, the arm 23 is always pulled diagonally downward by a tension spring 25 attached between the shaft 24 and the bottom of the cover 9. Therefore, the upper member 10a of the mouth 10
is always urged toward the stopper 26 by the spring 25 and arm 23, and the mouth 10 is in a closed state with respect to the opening 21 in its natural state.

With the above configuration, the second arm member 23b
When the lower end of the arm 23 is pushed forward, the entire arm 23 is lifted, and the mouth 10 rotates around the bent portion 10c, opening to the opening 21. Conversely, the spring 25 releases the pressure on the second arm member 23b, and the mouth 10 returns to the closed state with respect to the opening 21.

The tail 11 can swing vertically by fitting protrusions 11a provided on the left and right sides of the base into the holes 27 of the cover 9.

The first operating section 17 includes a motor drive circuit 29 that rotates a motor 28 based on the input of a drive signal ro from a drive signal output section 4d of the control device 4, and a motor drive circuit 29 that rotates a motor 28 based on the input of a drive signal ro from a drive signal output section 4d of the control device 4. It consists of a speed reduction mechanism 31 consisting of gears, pinions, etc., which transmits data to the second operating section 19, and the slide mechanism 30, which exists between the bearing plates 32a and 32b and slides back and forth as the motor 28 rotates.

Based on the drive signal ro from the control device 4 of the gripper A, the motor drive circuit 29 closes the relay by the width of its main force, energizes the motor 28, and rotates the motor 28 for, for example, one second.

The slide mechanism 30 has a shaft 3 as shown in FIG.
Eccentric cam 34 fixed to 3 and two bearing plates 32
a and 32b, and a slide plate 37 (see FIG. 6) equipped with a protrusion 36 having a long hole 35 at the rear, and the eccentric cam 34 is placed between the long hole 3
5 is fitted. Therefore, as the cam 34 rotates, the slide plate 37 slides back and forth between the bearing plates 32. The lower end of the second arm member 23b of the arm 23 provided at the mouth 10 is in contact with the tip of the slide plate 37. Further, a protrusion 38 is provided at the rear end of the raised portion 36, and the protrusion 38 comes into contact with the lower part of the rear end of the tail 11 when the slide plate 37 is in a fixed position.

Therefore, as described above, when the slide plate 37 moves forward, the slide plate 37 pushes the second arm member 23b, which opens the mouth 10, and the protrusion 38 separates from the tail 11, so that the tail 11
droops under its own weight. On the other hand, when the slide plate 37 moves backward, the tip of the slide plate 37 separates from the second arm member 23b, so the mouth 10 becomes closed, and the protrusion 38 pushes the rear end of the tail 11, so the tail closes. 11 stands.

The second operating section 19 has the motor 28, a speed reduction mechanism (not shown), the axle 18 provided with an eccentric protrusion 39 on the outside, and a vertical slide groove 40 on the inside,
It consists of a leg 12 rotatably attached to a shaft 41. The eccentric protrusion 39 is connected to the slide groove 4.
It is inserted at 0. Therefore, when the motor 28 rotates, its rotational force is transmitted to the wheels 18 via a deceleration mechanism (not shown), and as the wheels 18 rotate, the toy main body B moves forward, and the eccentric protrusion 39 rotates inside the slide groove 40. In order to slide the
The legs 12 swing slightly back and forth around the axis 41, giving the appearance of a dog walking.

Note that 42 is a storage box that stores a battery that serves as a power source for driving this toy.

With the above configuration, the power switch 1 of the gripper A
Turn on the volume control knob 2, set the volume to the desired level, and press any key k _o on the keyboard K. You will hear the synthesized sound of a dog's crying in the scale written on the top of the key for 1 second from the toy body B. At the same time, the mouth that was closed 1
0 opens, tail 11 stands up, and moves forward while swinging legs 12. When you press any key on the keyboard again, you will hear the synthesized sound of a dog's cry written on the top of the key, and this time,
It closes its open mouth, hangs its tail, and moves forward. In this way, by pressing several keys on the keyboard, the dog opens its mouth and makes vocalizations, wags its tail, and even walks around the area, making it fun for the dog handler to watch. Further, since the gripping tool A and the toy main body B are connected by the conductive wire 5, if the player holds the gripping tool A and operates the keyboard, it is possible to take the toy main body B with him for a walk.

Then, by pressing the key of the appropriate scale,
You can make the dog sing along with the desired melody and make the dog walk while singing the song.

In the above embodiment, by pressing a key on the keyboard, a synthesized sound of a dog's cry of the scale of each key is output from the speaker of the toy main body, and the mouth of the toy main body,
Although the tail and legs are operated, by storing one melody in the storage section 4b corresponding to each key, automatic performance can be performed by pressing one key.

Automatic performance memorizes a song for the number of keys (for example, one song consists of 16 bars).
This can be solved by adding the ROM 43 to the control section 4a, installing an audio/music selection button 44 on the operation section 3, and registering a music program to be described later in the storage section 4b. In other words, the case where the audio is selected using the audio/music selection button 44 has already been described, so the description will be omitted.
When a song is selected, a song program is read out from the storage section 4b and executed. This program logically sets the keys on the keyboard K as alternate keys, and when you press any key k _o once, it converts the information of the pressed key into a code, and creates a song corresponding to that code. is read from the ROM and the music audio signal g' is outputted to the speaker 8 of the main body B via the amplifier 7 and the conductor 5, and each operating section 17,
A drive signal ro' is output to 19. Then, when the same key is pressed again, the output of the music signal g' and the drive signal ro' is stopped. The music may be a synthesized sound of the dog's cry and a scale, or may be a familiar melody such as a nursery rhyme played using other ready-made digital sounds, or it may be arbitrary.

If such an automatic performance function is added, concerts and choirs can be held by preparing several devices in which the gripper A and the toy body B are connected by the linking member (conductor wire) 5, and one The stand can also be used as a karaoke machine for singing together, providing an animal toy with a wide range of applications.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the shape of the gripping tool was a circular box shape, but this invention is not limited to the above shape. Various shapes can be considered. Furthermore, the keyboard is not always provided on the top surface of the cover, but may also be provided on the side surface of the grip, the side surface of the cover, or the like. When it is provided on the side of the gripping tool as shown in FIG. 9, it can be held and operated with the holding hand.

Further, in the above embodiment, the control device 4 is provided on the gripping tool, but it goes without saying that this invention is not limited to this and may be provided on the toy body.

[Effects of this invention] As described above, the animal toy according to this invention connects the toy body and the gripping device through a linking member having a conducting wire, and the gripping device includes a power switch and a keyboard having a plurality of keys. An operating section and a control device that outputs a synthesized audio signal and a drive signal based on pressing of each of the keys are provided, and the operating section is electrically connected to a speaker and a movable section provided on the animal toy by the conductive wire. By selectively operating each key on the operation unit, you can create sounds of various scales or your favorite melody, or select a registered melody, and output it from the animal toy. be able to. In other words, the attributes of the sound emitted by the toy (volume, scale,
To provide an animal toy that allows one to freely select a melody (such as a melody) and which moves a part of the toy's body, giving a sense of realism and not causing boredom, and to allow animal toy play with a wide range of applications. I can do it.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of an operating device according to this invention connected to an animal toy, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the operating device, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the operating device. , Figure 4 is a side view of the animal toy, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the animal toy, Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the mouth and tail, Figure 7 is a bottom view of the animal toy, and Figure 8 is Exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the foot, No. 9
The figure is a perspective view showing another example of the operating device. A... Operating device (grip), B... Toy body,
1...Power switch, 2...Volume control knob, 3
...Operation unit, K...Keyboard, 4...Control device, 4a
...CPU, 4b...Storage section, 4c...Audio signal output section, 4d...Drive signal output section, s...Contact,
7...Amplifier, 8...Speaker, 9...Cover,
10...mouth, 11...tail, 12...legs, 17...
First operating section, 18...Wheel, 19...Second operating section, 23...Arm, 29...Motor drive circuit,
30...Slide mechanism, 43...ROM.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (a) The animal toy body has a main body, a gripping device, and a string-like linking member; (b) The animal toy main body has a movable part and a speaker provided inside. (c) The gripping tool has an operation section having a power switch and a keyboard having a plurality of keys, and a control device, and the control device has the key as an input section and a control device that uses any of the keys as an input section. A predetermined program is executed in response to an input by pressing a key, and a synthesized voice signal of the scale specified by the pressed key or a synthesized voice signal constituting one melody specified by the pressed key is stored from the storage unit. It has a synthesized audio signal output section that reads and outputs the synthesized audio signal, and a drive signal output section that outputs a drive signal for driving the movable section, and (d) the linking member is configured to connect the animal toy and the gripper. What is claimed is: 1. An animal toy, characterized in that the animal toy has conductive wires that electrically connect each output part of the gripper to a speaker and a movable part of the animal toy main body.