JPS639358Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a box toy that simulates a box-shaped article as a whole, such as furniture or household electrical appliances.

Boxed toys that imitate furniture, household electrical appliances, etc. are used when playing with dolls, etc., but conventional toys can only perform one function per item and are not interesting.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a boxed toy that is a single item but can be reversibly used for two different functions. The boxed toy according to this invention includes a box-shaped outer frame body with at least two adjacent sides open, and an inner box part sized to be removably fitted inside the outer frame body. The inner box part has a first state in which its front and top surfaces face the two opening surfaces of the outer frame body, and a second state in which its back surface and bottom surface face the two opening surfaces of the outer frame body. In one state, it is attached to the outer frame so that it can be turned upside down. Two surfaces of different articles are imitated on the front and upper surfaces and the back and lower surfaces of the inner box portion, respectively. here,
Different items include not only items of different types but also items of the same type but with different patterns, shapes, colors, structures, etc. The removable fitting structure between the outer frame and the inner box is not limited to a specific structure, and the point is that the inner box can be attached to the outer frame so that it can be turned upside down. good. However, in a preferred embodiment, a protrusion is provided at a predetermined location on either the side surface of the inner box part or the inner surface of the outer frame body corresponding to this side surface, and a guide recess for guiding the protrusion is provided on the other side at a predetermined location. It is shown that it is provided within the range. In this way, even a small child can easily and reliably turn the inner box part upside down.

An embodiment of this invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In FIG. 1, a box-shaped outer frame 1 has an open top and front surface, and is empty inside. Inner box part 2
is adapted to be removably fitted inside the outer frame body 1. On the inner surfaces 1a, 1b of the outer frame 1, circular protrusions 3a, 3b are provided near the corners closer to the opening surface. Guide recesses 4 for guiding the projections 3a, 3b are provided on both side surfaces 2a, 2b of the inner box portion 2, respectively. This guide recess 4 is provided in a point-symmetrical manner with the center being the intersection of the diagonals of the side surface 2b. Specifically, the range of the guide recess 4 is circumscribed by a substantially parallelogram-shaped rising portion 4a with rounded corners. When the inner box part 2 is mounted inside the outer frame body 1, the protrusions 3a and 3b enter into the recess 4, that is, inside the rising part 4a. Specifically, when the inner box part 2 is properly housed in the outer frame body 1, the protrusion 3b is in contact with one corner of the recess 4, as shown by a dashed line 3b-1 or 3b-2. .

On the front and top surfaces of the inner box part 2, two sides (particularly the front and top sides) of an arbitrary box-shaped article as a whole, such as furniture, home appliances, etc., are imitated. Also, on the opposite side, that is, on the back and bottom side, two sides of another article are imitated. As the word imitation suggests, it means that the pattern, color, shape, structure, etc. are imitated. Therefore, make sure that moving parts such as drawers and doors move as much as possible (just like the real thing).
It is made.

When the inner box part 2 is properly attached to the outer frame body 1 so that the front and top surfaces of the inner box part 2 face the two opening surfaces of the outer frame body 1 (for example, when the protrusion 3b is -1), this boxed toy consisting of the combination of the outer frame body 1 and the inner box part 2 is
The inner box part 2 functions as a toy for imitation articles on the front and top surfaces. At this time, the back surface and bottom surface of the inner box part 2 are hidden by frame plates provided on the back surface 1c and bottom surface (lower surface) 1d of the outer frame body 1.

When reversing the function of this box toy, the rear and lower surfaces of the inner box part 2 should face the two opening surfaces of the outer frame 1, that is, the protrusion 3b should be positioned in line with the dashed-dotted line 3b-2. All you have to do is turn the inner box part 2 upside down so that it comes to the right position. In this embodiment, the protrusions 3a, 3
By being guided by the guide recess 4, the inner box part 2 can be easily reversed without completely removing it from the outer frame body 1. For example, in the steps shown in A, B, C, and D in FIG. ) While pulling it out, turn it toward the front (front opening), pull it out far enough as shown in B, and turn it further toward the front and downwards to turn the inner box part 2 upside down, and further as shown in C and D. While turning it, put it back into the outer frame 1.

In FIG. 1, a storage compartment including a drawer is imitated on the front and top surfaces of the inner box portion 2, and a speaker, for example, is imitated on the back and bottom surfaces. In addition, a combination in which one side is used as a sink and the other side is used as a speaker, or one side is used as a gas stove and the other side is used as a stereo rack including a record player, an amplifier, and a tuner, can be selected as appropriate. Furthermore, the boxed toy or set consisting of a plurality of boxed toys according to this invention can be switched to another set by reversing each inner box part. For example, it is possible to change a three-piece stereo set consisting of a stereo rack and two speakers to a three-piece kitchen set consisting of a sink, stove, and storage space. In this way, the present invention is highly effective when applied not only to single-item mochi but also to set mochi (combined mochi). Further, the shape of the box is not limited to the vertical shape as shown in the figure, but may be horizontal. For example, one side can be used as a bed and the other as a Western dance. When the bed side is facing up, it can be used horizontally, and when the Western dance side is facing up, it can be used vertically. It is also possible to do so.

The shapes of the protrusions 3a, 3b and the guide recess 4 are not limited to those shown, and may be of any shape. Alternatively, the protrusion may be provided on the inner box portion 2 and the guide recess may be provided on the outer frame. Furthermore, without providing the projections 3a, 3b and the guide recess 4, the engagement between the side surfaces 1a, 1b of the outer frame 1 and the side surfaces 2a, 2b of the inner box portion 2 may be maintained by pressure contact. good.

As explained above, according to this invention, it is possible to provide a boxed toy with two functions, and it is possible to double the fun of playing with toys while being economical. In addition, by engaging the outer frame and the inner box part through the protrusions and guide recesses, and by regulating the movement of the protrusions by the guide recesses, even young children can easily and reliably turn the inner box part over. You will be able to do this.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the box toy according to this invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic side view for explaining the reversing operation of the inner box portion in the same embodiment. 1...Outer frame body, 1a, 1b...Side surface, 1c...
Back, 1d...Bottom surface, 2...Inner box part, 2a, 2b
...Side surface, 3a, 3b...Protrusion, 4...Guide depression, 4a...Rising portion that wraps around the guide depression.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A box-shaped outer frame body with at least two adjacent sides open, and an inner box part that is removably fitted inside the outer frame body, the inner box part being With respect to the outer frame body in either a state in which the front and upper surfaces face the two opening faces of the outer frame body or in a state in which the back face and bottom face face the two opening faces of the outer frame body. The boxed toy is mounted so that it can be turned upside down, and the inner box part has two imitations of different objects on the front and upper surfaces and on the back and lower surfaces, respectively. 2. A protrusion is provided at a predetermined location on either the side surface of the inner box portion or the inner surface of the outer frame corresponding to this side surface, and a guide recess for guiding the protrusion is provided on the other side within a predetermined range. is,
The arrangement location of the projection and the arrangement range of the guide recess are set such that the inner box part can be turned upside down while guiding the projection within the range of the guide recess. A boxed toy according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim. 3. The protrusion is provided near a corner of the two opening surfaces on the inner surface of the outer frame body, and the guide recess is a point-symmetrical ring centered on the intersection of diagonals on the side surface of the inner box portion. A boxed toy according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, characterized in that it is provided in this way.