JPS5931525A - Switch mechanism in toy or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a switch mechanism, and in particular, in a toy or the like that houses the switch mechanism, the insertion member can be used to perform various operations by handling the switch mechanism. Pertains to the switch mechanism used to perform.

Conventionally, as a switch mechanism for toys, etc., there is, for example, a switch mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. That is, Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration when a switch mechanism is applied to a toy motor etc. show.

This switch 1 is, for example, a curved elastic force 2
It consists of two contacts 2 and 6. Here, the contact 2N
, connected to the positive Tsukuda of power supply 4, ? The contact 3 u is connected to the minus 1 power supply of the power source 4 via the motor 5. I'm here. Reference numeral 6 indicates an insertion member, which connects the contacts 2. of the switch 1. By being inserted into B, the contact 2.6 is opened.

This insertion member 6 is made of an insulating material, such as eg plastic.

FIG. 2 shows the switch 1 housed in the case 7,
A is the state where the insertion member 6 is inserted into the switch 1] 7 is not present tt
B shows the state in which the insertion member 6 is inserted into the switch 1.
They are shown below. First, as shown in state A, when the insertion member 6 is not inserted into the switch 1,
Power supply 4. Switch 1゜Motor 5. A circuit for a power source 4 is formed. As a result, current flows through the circuit and motor 5
starts.

On the other hand, as shown in state B, when the insertion member 6 is fully inserted into the switch 1, the switch 1 is opened and the motor 5 is stopped.

The switch mechanism described above is used by being stored inside a toy, for example, inside the body of a doll.
In such conventional switch mechanisms for toys, etc., as mentioned above, when no insertion member is inserted into the switch, the motor operates and the toys, etc. operate, but when inserted into the switch, Inserting part +J'' allows only simple operations such as stopping operation j and -i.Therefore, it is no different from a normal switch.Because of the repetition of such simple operations, it can be used for various purposes such as toys, etc. The purpose of this invention is to eliminate this kind of disability, where children are unable to make any movements, lose interest in toys, etc., and give up quickly. An object of the present invention is to provide a switch mechanism capable of switching the contacts of a plurality of switches step by step using an insertion member.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a switch mechanism capable of switching a plurality of motors etc. by stepwise insertion of an insertion member. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a switch mechanism that allows toys, etc., to operate in an interesting manner.

In order to achieve all of these objects, the present invention provides at least a first switch 8 and a second switch which, as in the illustrated embodiment, are provided with contacts 9, 10, 15, 16i which are opened by insertion of the insert member. The switches 14 are arranged at different positions in the axial direction in which the insertion members 6 are inserted. k
% fixed invention, and also a contact that is opened by inserting the insertion member 6? .

10.15.16 at least the first switch 8
and the second switch 14 are respectively connected to the insertion member 6.
are arranged at different positions in the axial direction of insertion, and the first switch 8 has land points 9 and 10 which are opened by insertion of the insertion member 6, and which are simultaneously closed by insertion of the insertion member 6. The combined invention is a switch mechanism for a rice cake or the like, which is equipped with another blooming point 16, and is operated in stages depending on the insertion position of the insertion member.

By adopting such a configuration, various circuits can be formed with respect to the circuit configuration to which the first and second switches are applied, depending on the insertion position of the insertion member.

As a result, by incorporating such a switch mechanism into toys, etc., and operating the built-in electrical components through this switch mechanism groove, it is possible to perform a wide variety of operations that vary simply depending on the insertion position of the inserted member. It becomes possible to make it into a toy.

The present invention will be explained below based on the drawings. FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing a circuit configuration of a switch mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention and an example of a circuit configuration of a toy using the switch mechanism. S shows a switch mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a first switch 8 and a
The switch 8 is composed of a second switch 14 arranged in completely different positions in the same axial direction. first switch 8
consists of two contact points 9° and 10 made of curved elastic bodies. The contact 9 is connected to the positive side of the power source 4 (for example, a dry battery) via the main switch 11. As an example, the contacts 9 and 10 are connected to the negative side of the power source 4 via a terminal (the same applies hereinafter).The contacts 9 and 10 are opened when the insertion member 6 is inserted;
The open transfer point 9 side is intended to be connected to another contact 16 by that operation.

On the other hand, 11;t is a second switch, and like the first switch 8, this second switch 14 has two contacts 15° and 16 made of a curved elastic body. Here, the contact 15 is connected to a contact 16 of the first switch 8, and the contact 16 is connected to the negative side of the power source 4 via a second motor 17.

Here, when the first motor 12 starts,
When the record is rotated, the doll sings, for example, and when the second motor 17 is activated, the doll moves its arms and legs, for example. Note that the insertion member 6 is
For example, it is made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic sectional view of the switch mechanism S in FIG. 3, and shows the first switch 8 and the second switch 14 housed in a case 18. Here, A is the first switch 8 and the second switch 1
B indicates the state in which the insertion member 6 is not inserted into the first
State 1 in which the insertion member 6 is inserted up to the switch 8. c shows a state in which the insertion member 6 is inserted into the first switch 8 and the second switch 14, respectively. First, as shown in state A, when the insertion member 6 is not inserted into each of the first and second switches 8 and 14, when the main switch 11 is closed in FIG. 11→first switch 8→first motor 12→power supply 4, and the first motor 12 is started.

Next, as shown in state B, when the insertion member 6 is inserted by the switch 8-1 of the motor 1, the contacts 9 and 10 are first opened, and no current flows to the motor 12, and the first motor 12 stops.

If the main switch 11 is closed, current flows from the power source 4 to the main switch 11 to the contact 9 of the first switch 8 to the contact 13 to the second switch 14 to the second motor 17 to the power source 4. The motor 17 starts up.

Further, as shown in the 0 state, the insertion member 6 is in the first
The contacts 9 and 1 of the switch 8 and the second switch 14
0,15.16 are opened. As a result, each motor 12
, 17 are stopped because no current flows.

As a result of the above, a wide variety of operations can be performed. That is, here, the above-mentioned switch mechanism is stored inside the toy, etc., for example, inside the doll's body and is used up, so when the first motor 12 is activated as described above, The records played and I cried,
By singing a song or by starting the second motor 17, the robot starts to move its limbs and walk.

In addition, in FIG. 4, the insertion member 6 is shown as a pacifier for a baby doll as an example.

Therefore, in this case, the baby doll has a built-in switch mechanism. In the case shown in this figure, the state in which the pacifier is pulled out is shown in FIG. 4A, the state in which the pacifier is placed in the middle is shown in FIG. 4B, and the state in which the pacifier is inserted all the way is shown in FIG. 4C. These three states form various circuits and allow the baby doll to perform various actions. Furthermore, when the baby doll is inserted all the way, all power is turned off, the baby doll becomes quiet, and its movements stop.

FIG. 5 is another circuit configuration diagram using the switch mechanism of the present invention. Here, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 indicate the same components.

A contact 9 of the first switch 8 is connected to the positive side of a power source 4, for example, a dry battery, via a main switch 11. - 10,000, the other contact 10 is connected to the negative side of the power source 4 via the first motor 12. In this example, the further contact 16 is only connected to the opened contact 9 and not to any other components. A contact 151d of the second switch 14 is connected to the positive side of the power source 4 via the main switch 11. On the other hand, the other contact 1 is connected to the negative side of the power outlet 4 via the second motor 17.

First, when the main switch 11 is closed, the insertion member 6 is inserted into the first switch 8.1.1 as shown in FIG. 4A. - and when the fd is not inserted into the second switch 14, a current flows through the power source 4 → main switch 11 → first switch 8 → first motor 12 → 'skewer, source 4, and the first motor 12. Power supply 4 → Main switch 11 → Second switch 14 → Second motor 17
→A current flows to the power source 4 and simultaneously starts the second motor 17.

Next, as shown in the fourth state (IB), the insertion member 6
When the first switch is inserted at 8 inches, if the main switch 11 is closed, the power supply 4 → main switch 1
1 → second switch 14 → second motor 17 → power supply 4, and current flows to start the second motor 17.

Furthermore, as shown in the state of 41st XIO, the insertion member 6
When the switch is completely inserted into the first switch 8 and the second switch 14, the contacts 9, 10, 15 and 16 of the first switch 8 and the second switch 14 are opened. As a result, each motor 12.17 stops because no current flows through it.

The above-mentioned switch mechanism is stored in a toy or the like, for example, in the body of a doll, as in the circuit configuration example shown in FIG.
used.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing still another circuit configuration using the switch mechanism of the present invention. The contact 9 of the first switch 8 is connected to the positive side of the power source 4, for example, a dry battery, via the main switch 11.

On the other hand, the other contact 10 is connected to the negative side of the power source 4 via the first motor 12. A contact 15 of the second switch 14 is connected to a further contact 16 via a second motor 17 . On the other hand, the other contact 16 is connected to the negative 11 of the power source 4. I cut it,
A third motor 19 is connected to contacts 9 of the first switch 8 and contacts 15 of the second switch 14 . Here II, the first and second motors 12 in FIG.
, 17 ('(2 plus the third motor 19
However, when the doll vomits, the doll with built-in stiffness opens and closes its eyes.

First, when the main switch 11 is closed, the power source 4 is closed when the insertion member 6 is not inserted into the first switch 8 and the second switch 14, as shown in the state shown in Figure 4.
→ Main switch 11 → First switch 8 → First motor 12 → Electric current (current flows through source 4 and the first motor 12 is started. At the same time, power supply 4 → Main switch 1
A current flows from the motor 1 to the third (7') motor 19 to the second switch 14 to the power source 4, and the third motor 19 is activated.

Next, as shown in the state of 4th igJ 13, when the insertion member 6 is inserted up to the first switch 8, the main switch 11 is closed, so the power supply 4 → 4
1 switch 8 contact 9 → contact 16 → second motor 17
A current flows from the second switch 14 to the power source 4, and the second motor 17 is activated.

At this time, the third motor 19 is activated, and the contacts 9 and 10 of the first switch 8 are opened.
jd, current is no longer supplied to the first motor 12,
This will stop.

Furthermore, when the insertion member 6 is inserted into the first switch 8 and the second switch 14, as shown in the state shown in FIG. 9, 10, 15°16 will be opened. As a result, each motor 12, 17゜19il''j, stops because no current flows therein.

As described above, the switch mechanism (d) of the present invention allows the complete formation of various circuits by simply changing the insertion position of the insertion member with respect to the circuit to be connected.

In FIGS. 3, 5, and 6, two switches are arranged to provide a total of two insertion positions for the insertion member, and three types of circuits Kt are formed. It shows.

However, in this case, the switches can be arranged in three or four stages to enable switching in a number of modes.

Further, the twelfth and second switch mechanisms of the present invention
The switch does not have to have an elastic body and have the shape shown in the embodiment. This can be achieved, for example, by a stepwise arrangement of a plurality of limit switches arranged so as to be actuable by the insert.

Furthermore, here we have listed three examples of circuit configurations using this switch mechanism, but in addition, a wide variety of connections are possible, and those connected to each contact point are as follows: In addition to the motor, it may be a buzzer, a semiconductor circuit, or any other electrical component that is used in so-called 11, chips, and operated toys.

As explained above, according to the present invention, the invention includes at least a first switch and a second switch provided with contacts that are opened by insertion of an insertion member, and the first switch and the second switch include: The contacts of the plurality of switches can be switched in stages by the insertion portion 1t of the insertion member, which are arranged in the direction in which the insertion members are inserted, and are actuated in stages depending on the insertion position of the insertion members. It is possible to form a wide variety of circuits with a single circuit configuration that connects a wide variety of electrical components built into motors, electrical appliances, electronic circuits, toys, etc. that are connected to multiple switches. can. the result,
In addition to these, electrical and mechanical parts such as rice cakes can be operated in various ways.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 shows a circuit configuration diagram of a toy using switch machine K in conventional toys, etc. Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of switch 1 in Fig. 1, and Δ is FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a state in which the insertion member is not inserted, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a state in which the insertion member is inserted into the switch. Third
4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the switch mechanism in FIG. 3 (C), A is a first switch and B is a state in which the insertion member is inserted up to the first switch, and C is a state in which the insertion member is not inserted into the second switch. FIG. 5 is another circuit configuration diagram of a toy using the switch mechanism of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is another circuit configuration using the switch of the present invention; 1. Switch, 2, 6. Contact, 5. Motor, 6.
- Insert member, 7... Case, 8... First switch,
9.10... Main points, 12. First motor, 16...
Contact, 14, second switch, 15.16...I point,
17...Second motor, 18...Case, 19...
3rd motor clock applicant: Ozen Co., Ltd. Agent: Tetsuya Mori, patent attorney: Yoshiaki Naito, patent attorney: Masaru Shimizu, patent attorney: Nobu Kajiyama, Figure 3 (A) Figure 4

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) Consists of at least a first switch and a second switch provided with contacts that are opened when the insertion member is inserted, and the first switch and the second switch are arranged in the axial direction in which the insertion member is inserted, respectively. 1. A switch mechanism for a toy, etc., characterized in that the switch mechanism is arranged at different positions and is operated in stages depending on the insertion position of the insertion member. (2) At least a 16th switch and a second switch are provided with contacts that are opened when the insertion member is inserted, and the first switch and the second switch are arranged in the axial direction in which the insertion member is inserted, respectively. and the first switch has a contact pool opened by the insertion of the insertion member and another contact point closed simultaneously by the insertion of the insertion member, and the first switch has a contact point opened by the insertion of the insertion member, and the first switch has a contact point that is simultaneously closed by the insertion of the insertion member, and the first switch has a contact point opened by the insertion of the insertion member, and the first switch has a contact point that is simultaneously closed by the insertion of the insertion member, and the first switch has a contact point that is opened by the insertion of the insertion member. A switch mechanism in a rice cake, etc., which is characterized by being operated in a specific manner. (3) A switch mechanism in a toy or the like according to claim 2, wherein each terminal of the F+ switch and the second switch is connected to a plurality of motors, respectively.