WO2005000439A1

WO2005000439A1 - Toy figure, particularly functional doll

Info

Publication number: WO2005000439A1
Application number: PCT/EP2003/006582
Authority: WO
Inventors: Frank POMMÉ; Markus Giernoth; Michael MÄDER
Original assignee: Zapf Creation Ag
Priority date: 2003-06-23
Filing date: 2003-06-23
Publication date: 2005-01-06
Also published as: AU2003304233A1; EP1635922A1; CN1819862A

Abstract

The invention relates to a toy figure, particularly a functional doll, comprising a central torso (11) with a body shell (35) that surrounds a hollow space (34) inside the torso (11), and one or several extremities (12 to 16) such as a head (12) and/or arms (13, 13) and/or legs (15, 16) which are connected to the torso (11) in a preferably articulated manner. In order to prevent the toy figures from being unintentionally deformed, especially as a result of changes in the atmospheric pressure, at least one gas-permeable but liquid-impermeable, above all waterproof, membrane (47) is disposed inside or on the torso (11) of the toy figure in such a way that pressure compensation between the hollow space (34) inside the torso (11) and the exterior space (58) that surrounds the toy figure is ensured.

Description

Applicant: Zapf Creation AG, Rödental

Name: game figure, especially functional doll

description

The invention relates to a toy figure, in particular a functional doll, with a central torso with a body shell which surrounds a cavity in the interior of the torso, and with one or more extremities, such as head and / or arms and / or legs, which are preferably articulated to the torso.

Playing figures with a central, hollow trunk and extremities attached to it via articulated connections have been known for a long time. The users of such play figures, children from the age of one to ten years, like to use these play figures among other things when bathing or hold them under running water. In such a case, water penetrates into the cavities of the figure through the articulated connections in conventional figures. This can damage the game figure on the one hand, and on the other hand water residues remain in the game figure, which is not desirable for hygienic reasons alone.

To solve this problem, game figures with fluid-tight joint connections have been developed. This made the unwanted

Avoid penetration of fluids into the cavities of the character.

A disadvantage of such figures is, however, that due to the sealing no pressure equalization between the inner cavities of the

Playing figure and the outside space surrounding the playing figure. is more possible. This can be the case when the external air pressure changes, for example at a

Change of location between flat land and mountains, with heat or

Cold effects or under mechanical stress, too undesirable

Deformation of the shell of the character and thus possibly

Destruction of the character. This effect not only affects the end user when taking the character with him when traveling, it also occurs the regular air transport of the characters. from the manufacturing or storage location to a partner.

It is also desirable to design play figures of the type mentioned above as functional dolls. The game value of the characters is increased by functions integrated in the character. For example, dolls are known that can laugh, cry, drink, wet, swallow porridge and excrete, or can make certain sounds. As a rule, the functional device required for the integrated function is divided into a central functional section arranged in the torso of the game figure and peripheral functional sections arranged in the extremities.

Batteries are often required for these figures. A particularly trouble-free and durable character can be achieved if these functions are triggered not mechanically, but mechanically, pneumatically and / or hydraulically. In particular, functions that are triggered pneumatically and / or hydraulically, among other things, can be adversely affected by pressure changes in the outside space surrounding the character. Another problem with such functions is particularly evident in the game figures described above with fluid-tight articulated connections. In the case of game figures, the functions of the game figure can be “pumped out” by corresponding functions, in particular in the case of functions triggered by deformation of the shell of the torso or extremities by means of compression. For the subsequent deformation of the case, a fluid backflow corresponds to the “pumped out” volume required. In the case of conventional game figures, this takes place via leaky articulated connections; as a rule, the reshaping is completed within a period of time that is acceptable to the user of at most a few seconds. However, even with conventional game figures, longer periods of time that are no longer justifiable for the user may be required for the recovery. In the case of game pieces with fluid-tight articulated connections, there is no possibility of fluid backflow via the articulated connections: more, with the result that deformations of the game figure remain permanent or at least over a long period of time that is not acceptable to the user. The object of the present invention is therefore to further develop the aforementioned game figures in such a way that, on the one hand, the disadvantages described above, in particular the deformations of the game figures, due to changes in the outside air pressure or due to temperature fluctuations and / or mechanical effects are avoided, and on the other hand intentional deformations of the game characters, in particular for triggering special functions, are reshaped within a period of time that is acceptable to the user, preferably within a few seconds at most.

This object is achieved with a game figure according to the features of claim 1 and with regard to the reshaping of the game figure after an intended deformation also with a game figure according to the features of claim 13. Advantageous refinements and developments are specified in the claims dependent on claim 1 and claim 13.

According to claim 1, the invention is based on the consideration of arranging at least a first gas-permeable, but liquid-impermeable, in particular water-impermeable membrane in or on the torso and / or in or on the extremities of the game figure in such a way that pressure compensation between the cavity inside the torso and the outside space surrounding the game is guaranteed.

The advantage achieved by the invention is, in particular, that the pressure equalization between the inner cavities of the toy figure and the outside space surrounding the toy figure can in any case take place via the at least one gas-permeable membrane and is no longer "leaky" articulated connections or other " Leaks "must occur in the game. This is of particular importance in the case of play figures which have no such “leakage points”, ie whose inner cavities are sealed off from the outside, for example in play figures using fluid-tight articulated connections. But also in the case of conventional play figures, the membranes enable systematic pressure equalization between interior and outside space of the character. The pressure equalization between the inner cavities of the playing figure and the outside space surrounding the playing figure, which is ensured at all times, prevents the undesired deformation of the playing figures when the outside air pressure changes, in the event of temperature fluctuations and / or under mechanical pressure, which under certain circumstances can also lead to the destruction of the playing figures , As a result, the quality of the characters is preserved, for example, even during or after air transport.

The toy figure according to the invention also enables problem-free reshaping of an intended deformation within a period of time which is acceptable to the IS user, since the air can flow into the cavity of the toy figure via the gas-permeable membrane.

An advantageous embodiment of the character provides that

a functional device for ensuring one or more functions typical for a functional doll is integrated in the game figure,

the functional device comprises a central functional section housed inside the fuselage with one or more liquid tanks,

- At least one of the liquid tanks via one or more lines, in particular hoses and / or pipes, with which the outside space surrounding the game figure is connected, and

- At least one of the first membranes for pressure compensation between the cavity of the fuselage and the exterior is attached to at least one of the liquid tanks connected to the exterior in such a way that the pressure compensation of the cavity is first via the first membrane with the interior of the liquid tank and further via the lines with ^* Outside space is done.

This configuration has the advantage that the membranes are not directly accessible and visible from the outside. This avoids visual impairments. In addition, the membranes are not exposed to the direct risk of destruction. According to another embodiment, at least one of the first membranes is arranged in or on the body shell of the trunk, in particular in the back area and / or in the crotch area of the trunk, and one side of the first membrane directly faces the cavity of the trunk and the other side of the first Membrane directly facing the outside space surrounding the character.

A further embodiment of the game character is characterized in that one or more of the extremities have a cavity enclosed by an envelope, which is in pressure equalization connection with the outside space surrounding the game character via at least one second gas-permeable, but liquid-impermeable, in particular water-impermeable membrane. As with the trunk, this prevents undesirable deformation of the extremities.

It can further be provided that at least one second membrane is arranged in the area of the articulation between the extremity and trunk, so that the membrane is laminated by the articulation (19). The second membranes are therefore not directly accessible and visible from the outside. This avoids optical impairments, and the membranes are not exposed to the direct risk of destruction.

According to an alternative or additive embodiment, one of the second membranes is arranged in or on the sheath of the extremity and one side of the second membrane is directly facing the cavity of the extremity and the other side of the second membrane is facing directly the outside space surrounding the character ,

According to another alternative or additive embodiment, the one of the second membranes is connected on one side to the cavity of the extremity and on the other side to the cavity of the trunk and the pressure equalization between the cavity of the extremity and the outside space surrounding the playing figure takes place via the cavity of the fuselage and the first membrane. Disadvantageously, the first and / or the second membranes essentially consist of stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The first and / or second membranes can have a circular basic shape. It can further be provided that the first and / or second membranes are surrounded and attached to an annular membrane holder, in particular made of plastic, and / or are attached in or on the trunk or extremity via the membrane holder, in particular by a shape - And / or non-positive connection, preferably an injection and / or adhesive and / or clip connection.

The connection itself should be liquid-tight.

However, the membrane can also have other suitable basic geometric shapes, for example in the form of a tube. Such a hose, which acts as a membrane, can also form part of the functional device and can transport fluid or pulp-like substances in its interior.

In addition, in an advantageous development, the first and / or second membranes are protected from damage on at least one side by a protective plate, in particular made of plastic, the protective plate being arranged above the membrane in such a way that gas exchange through the membrane with the surroundings is ensured is. This protective plate should be arranged essentially parallel to the membrane surface above the membrane and attached to the membrane holder via webs.

According to claim 13, the invention is based on the consideration that, in the case of a game figure of the type mentioned at the outset, which additionally comprises - a functional device to ensure one or more functions typical of a functional doll, the functional device including a central functional section accommodated in the interior of the fuselage or several liquid tanks and at least one peripheral functional section, which is arranged in an associated extremity, wherein at least a first of the peripheral functional sections is in mechanical and / or pneumatic and / or hydraulic operative connection with the central functional section, and wherein at least one of the first peripheral functional sections is designed as a combinable chamber,

the operative connection between the compressible chamber and the central functional section comprises a body, in particular expandable and contractible by fluid pressure, with a body shell which at least partially surrounds a cavity in the interior of the body.

The use of such an expandable and contractible body as a component of an active connection between various functional sections of a functional device brings advantages in several respects.

A suitable connection of the cavity of the body via suitable lines enables hydraulic and / or pneumatic transfer of action from one room to another without direct fluid contact. In particular, a pneumatic action transmission can be converted into a hydraulic action transmission without direct contact of the transmission media. For example, the pressure on a chamber arranged in an extremity can first be pneumatically passed on to a liquid tank of the central functional section and from there hydraulically to another peripheral functional section, without a liquid from the hydraulic system into the pneumatic system and thus that in the extremity arranged chamber can penetrate. It is essential that valve systems are not absolutely necessary for the implementation of this functionality.

Furthermore, with appropriate arrangement and control of the

'expandable and contractible body an "empty pumping" of the

Cavities of the character with the consequence. a delayed or no longer occurring reshaping of a character deliberately deformed to trigger a certain function can be prevented. All in all, the use of the expandable and contractible body enables the simplified formation of active connections in many applications, since complex line and valve systems can be dispensed with.

In an advantageous embodiment, the expandable and contractible body essentially has the shape of an accordion bellows. The expansion and contraction of the body can take place essentially along a longitudinal axis of the body. Furthermore, the expandable and contractible body can essentially consist of a flexible plastic, in particular polyethylene (PE).

Another embodiment of the invention provides that the compressible chamber is formed by a cavity enclosed by the outer shell of the associated extremity. As an alternative or in addition, the cavity of the expandable and contractible body is connected to the compressible chamber via at least one line, in particular a hose or a tube. In addition, the compressible chamber can be designed as an actuating device for triggering a specific function of the functional device.

A further embodiment of the character provides that

- The particular function is a liquid exit function, in particular a tear exit function, the realization of which

Functional device comprises at least one liquid outlet, which is connected to a liquid tank via one or more connecting lines, and

- The expandable and contractible body connected to the compressible chamber via active connections inside the

, Liquid tank is arranged such that expanded at ^'compression of the compressible chamber, in particular by external pressure on the limb, which are connected via the line to the chamber body in the interior of the liquid tank and the liquid tank fluids located, in particular liquids, over thereby the Connection line to the liquid outlet are pressed and exit the figure there.

Advantageously, the interior of the liquid tank is essentially liquid-tight and gas-tight in relation to the cavity of the figure's torso that is not occupied by elements of the functional device.

It can further be provided that the extremities are rotatably supported on the trunk via fluid-tight articulated connections.

A further development of the game figure according to the invention provides that

- The game figure includes a functional device to ensure one or more of the functions typical for a functional doll, - the functional device in turn accommodating a central functional section accommodated in the interior of the fuselage with one or more liquid tanks and at least one peripheral functional section which is arranged in an associated extremity includes

- Wherein one or more of the typical functions are liquid discharge functions, the realization of which

Functional device comprises at least one liquid outlet arranged in the area of the eyes in the head and / or in the crotch area of the trunk, which is connected to at least one of the liquid tanks via at least one connecting line. at least one of the peripheral functional sections is mechanically and / or pneumatically and / or hydraulically connected to the central functional section,

- At least one of the peripheral functional sections is designed to trigger a specific function of the functional device, in particular as a compressible chamber and / or as an eccentric and / or as a pressure slide, and

- At least one of the liquid tanks can be filled with liquid via a peripheral functional section which is designed as a food and / or drink receptacle, in particular in the head of the game figure and is connected to the liquid tank or tanks via at least one line. The invention is also explained in more detail below with regard to further features and advantages based on the description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here shows:

1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a functional manikin according to the invention in a simplified, schematic, frontal partial cross-sectional view,

2 shows a simplified, schematic, partial cross-sectional view through a functional manikin according to FIG. 1,

3 shows a schematic, three-dimensional view of an embodiment of the first membrane with holder and

Protective plate and

4 shows a schematic sectional illustration of an embodiment of the expandable and contractible body.

1 and 2 show an embodiment of a functional manikin according to the invention in a simplified, schematic

Partial cross-sectional view shown, in Figure 1 in front and in Figure 2 in a side view. The functional manikin comprises a body 11 consisting of two half-bodies 52, 53 and forming a body shell 35 with extremities arranged thereon, namely a head 12, arms 13, 14 and legs 15, 16. A cavity 34 is formed inside the body 11. The game character is surrounded by an outer space 58.

The arms 13, 14 are connected via formed as arm joints fluid-tight joint connections 18, 19 to the body 11, the legs 15, 16 via formed as leg joints fluid-tight joint connections 20, 21. The head 12 finally is connected via a ^'is also fluid-tight joint connection 22, the is designed as a neck joint, connected to the fuselage f 11. A functional device 17 is accommodated within the functional manikin, which has a central functional section 62 provided in the trunk 11 and one or more peripheral functional sections provided in the extremities 12 to 16, the peripheral functional sections, here specifically a compressible chamber 26, an eccentric 27, a 1D push it 28, a tear outlet 29 and a food / beverage receptacle 30 include.

The central functional section 62 and the peripheral functional sections 26 to 30 are connected to one another via hydraulic and / or pneumatic and / or mechanical active transmission means.

A line 31 is provided between the head 12 and the fuselage 11, which connects the food / beverage receptacle 30 to a beverage tank 65. Furthermore, a storage tube 66, which serves as a food tank, is connected to the food / beverage receptacle 30. The storage tube 66 serving as a food tank is oriented in a straight line essentially parallel to the body axis of the function manikin and is connected to a first discharge opening 68 via a valve device 10. The storage tube 66 is preferably made of a material that can be twisted over a certain angular range to follow pivoting movements of the head 12. The beverage tank 65 is in turn connected to a second discharge opening 70 via an outlet line 6S. The beverage tank 65 is filled via the food / beverage receptacle 30 by a specially designed drinking bottle.

A first membrane element 46, comprising a first membrane 47, a membrane holder 50 and a protective plate 51, is arranged on the beverage tank 65 such that a first membrane side 48 the cavity 34 of the fuselage 11 of the game figure and an opposite second membrane side 49 an interior 72 of the beverage tank 65 is turned. The first Iv membrane 47 is gas-permeable but liquid-tight. This enables the first membrane 47 to equalize the pressure between the cavity 34 of the fuselage 11 of the game character and the interior 72 of the beverage ta.nks 65. Since again the interior 72 of the beverage tank 65 via the line 31 and the food / beverage receptacle 30 with which functional doll surrounding outer space 58 is thus a pressure equalization between the cavity 34 of the fuselage 11 of the character and the outer space 58 is guaranteed. This prevents a deformation of the body shell 35 when there are changes in outside air pressure. An embodiment of the first membrane element 46 is explained below with reference to FIG 3.

The manikin is also equipped with a tear discharge function. For this purpose, a tear tank 74 is arranged in the cavity 34 of the fuselage 11. The tear tank 74 is connected via a line 85 to an eye 75 arranged in an eye socket 86. An expandable and contractible body 36 is arranged in the tear tank 74, which here essentially has the shape of an accordion bellows and the outer shape of which is formed by a casing 38 which almost completely encloses a cavity 37 in the interior of the body. The compressible chamber 26 already mentioned is formed on or in the arm 13 of the functional manikin, essentially through the shell of the arm 13. The compressible chamber 26 is connected to the expandable and contractible body via an air duct 88, a connecting piece 23 and a hose 71 36 in a pneumatic operative connection such that when the number 13 formed from soft elastic material is compressed, air is pressed into the cavity 37 of the body 36 via the air duct 88 arranged in the articulated connection 18, via the connecting piece 23 and via the hose 71. This causes the body 36 to expand, i.e. its volume increases. If the tear tank 74 is filled with a liquid, this is conveyed through the expansion of the body 36 arranged in the tear tank 74 from the tear tank via the line 85 into the area of the eye sockets 86 of the functional manikin and runs out on the eye 75. The tear tank 74 can have a refill device designed as a line 32, which is coupled to the food / beverage receptacle 30.

Compressible chamber 26, air duct 88, connecting piece 23, hose 71 and body 36 form a separate air space which is closed off from your surroundings. A connection to other cavities or to the outside space 58 surrounding the playing figure, for example via valve devices, is not provided and is not required. A Compression of the compressible chamber 26 therefore leads to the expansion of the body 36, as described above, relaxation of the compressible chamber 26, ie a re-formation into the uncompressed state, causes the body 36 to contract again. In this way, a closed pneumatic system is created, with which a liquid from the tear tank 74 can be pressed into the eye sockets 86 of the character, without the need to relax the compressible chamber 26 by means of complex valve technology, and at the same time liquid penetrating into the compressible chamber 26 must be prevented during relaxation. An embodiment of the body 36 is explained below using FI G 4.

The valve device 10 already mentioned can be actuated through the fluid-tight joint connection 20. The valve device 10 initially comprises a valve chamber 77 with a valve piston 78 which is displaceably mounted therein and has a passage opening 79 provided for the passage of fluid in the open position of the valve device 10. The valve piston 78 is held in the closed position by the action of a spring 61.

By means of an actuating slide 33, which projects into the articulated connection 20, and the pressure slide 28 arranged non-rotatably on this actuating slide 33, the valve piston 78 can be pressed onto the pressure slide 28 in a specific angular position or in a specific angular range of the leg 15 relative to the trunk 11 actuate. Outside this angular position or this ^" angular range, a translatory displacement of the valve piston 7 8 does not lead to an open position of the valve device 10.

Some fluid-tight hinge connections 18, 20, 21 are sealed off from the cavity 34 of the fuselage 11 by hinge cages 54 which have corresponding sealing walls 24. In this case, the active transmission means, in particular the air duct 88 and the actuating slide 33, are guided through the sealing wall 24 of the joint cages 54 in a fluid-tight manner. The arm 14 is connected to the trunk 11 via a modified, fluid-tight joint 19. The arm 14 comprises a cavity 83 inside, which is surrounded by a sheath 84. The fluid-tight joint 19 has a double ring 25 for sealing, which can also be referred to as a grooved ring. Furthermore, this embodiment 19 of a fluid-tight joint connection comprises a reinforcing insert 57, which in turn comprises a cylindrical base body 59 with an end plate 60 arranged thereon at the end.

In the arm 14, in particular in the final plate 60 of the reinforcement insert 57, a mechanical voice 76 is arranged in a voice holder 9O, which voice voice is known per se. The mechanical voice 76 generates a preselected sound when the position of the function manikin changes. The mechanical voice 76 can also be arranged in the cavity of the trunk or in another extremity.

In the leg 16, a second membrane element 56, comprising a second membrane 73 and a membrane holder 80, is arranged such that a first membrane side 81 faces the torso 11 of the game figure and an opposite second membrane side 82 faces the cavity 83 of the leg 16. The second membrane 73 is permeable to gas, but is liquid-tight. This enables the second diaphragm 73 to equalize the pressure between the hollow space 83 of the leg 16 and the outer space 58. This prevents the sheath 84 of the leg 16 from deforming in the event of changes in outside air pressure.

3 shows a schematic, three dimensional view of one disclosed embodiment of the 46th to the beverage tank 65 ^• arranged first Mernbranelements course, such

Membrane elements can also be arranged at other points on the playing figure, for example in the back area 87 and / or crotch area 89 of the torso 11 of the playing figure and / or on one or more extremities 11 to 16. The second membrane elements 56 can also be designed analogously. The first membrane element 46 shown in FIG. 3 comprises a - already mentioned - first membrane 47, which has a circular basic shape. The first membrane 47 is gas-permeable, but liquid-impermeable. This ensures pressure equalization between a first space on the first membrane side 48 and a second space on the second membrane side 49, without liquids being able to get from the first to the second space or vice versa via the first membrane 47. The first membrane 47 is fastened within an - already mentioned - annular membrane holder 50, which can consist of plastic. To protect against damage, a protective plate 51, which can also be made of plastic, is arranged above the first membrane side 48, as already mentioned above. This protective plate 51 is oriented essentially parallel to the first membrane 47 and is fastened to the membrane holder 50 via a plurality of webs 55, which may also be made of plastic. The membrane element 46 is attached to the beverage tank 65 via the membrane holder 50, for example by a positive and non-positive connection, for example by pressing and / or a clip connection.

4 shows a schematic sectional illustration of an embodiment of the expandable and contractible body 36. The outer shape of the body is formed by an already mentioned sleeve 38 made of an elastic material. The sheath 38 almost completely surrounds the cavity 37 in the interior of the body. Only at an upper end 39 of the body 36 in FIG. 4 is the cavity 37 connected to the compressible chamber 26 via the hose 71, the connecting piece 23 and the air duct 88. The connection is carried out in such a way that the cavity 37 of the body 36 is part of a pneumatic system which is closed off from the outside space 58, which also comprises the interior spaces of the hose 71, the connecting piece 23, the air duct 88 and the compressible chamber 26 (see FIG 1).

The sheath 38 of the body 36 has the shape of an accordion bellows in FIG. It extends parallel to the longitudinal axis A of the body 36. The end 39 of the body 36 provided for the connection of the hose has already been mentioned. The casing 38 is closed at a lower end 40 of the body 36. A side 41 of the body 36 formed between the upper end 39 and the lower end 40 is fundamental cylindrical in shape, the radius r of the sheath alternatingly increasing and decreasing about the axis A along the axis A, so that radial indentations 42 and bulges 43 are alternately formed. Since the sleeve 38 is made of elastic material, this design enables the expansion, ie expansion of the body 36 by supplying compressed air by compressing the compressible chamber 26. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the expansion takes place along the axis A in the expansion direction 44, the distance a between two bulges 43 increases.

The expansion of the body 36 causes the volume of the body 36 to increase. Since the body 36 is arranged in the tear tank 74, liquid is thereby displaced from the tear tank 74 and exits via the line 85 at the eye sockets 86.

When the compressible chamber 26 is relaxed, air is pumped out of the cavity 37 of the body 36. As a result, the body 36 is compressed along the axis A in the contraction direction 45, its volume decreases, the distance a between two bulges 43 decreases.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 valve device

11 hull

12 head 13, 14 arms 15, 16 legs

17 Functional setup

18, 19 joint connections, arm joints

20, 21 articulated connections, B articulated

22 joint connection, neck joint

23 connector

24 sealing wall

25 sealant, double ring (grooved ring)

26 peripheral functional section, compressible chamber

27 peripheral functional section, eccentric

28 peripheral functional section, pressure slide

29 peripheral functional section, tear outlet

30 peripheral functional section, food / beverage receptacle 31, 32 refill device, line

33 effect transmission means, actuating slide 4 cavity

35 body cover 6 expandable and contractible body 7 cavity of the body 36 8 cover of the body 36 9 upper end of the body 36 0 lower end of the body 36 1 side of the body 36 2 indentation 3 bulge 4 direction of expansion 5 ^■ contraction ^direction 6 first membrane element 7 first membrane 8 first membrane side 9 second membrane side li

Membrane holder, protective plate, 53 half-body, joint cage, bridge, second membrane element, reinforcing inserts, outer space, cylindrical base. End plate spring central functional section of the beverage tank storage tube first discharge opening outlet line second discharge opening hose interior of the beverage tank 65 second membrane tear tank eye mechanical voice valve chamber valve piston passage opening membrane holder first membrane side second membrane side cavity of the arm 14 sleeve of the arm 14 line (tear tank - eye) eye sockets back area of the trunk 11 Effect transmission means, air duct crotch area of the trunk 11 voice holder A: Longitudinal axis of the body 36 r: Radius a: Distance between two bulges

Claims

claims

1. play figure, in particular functional doll, with a) a central body (11) with a body shell (35) which surrounds a cavity (34) inside the body (11), and b) one or more, preferably articulated with the Fuselage (11) connected extremities (12 to 16) such as head (12) and / or arms (13, 14) and / or legs (15, 16), characterized in that c) in or on the trunk (11) and / or in or on its extremity (12 to 16) at least one first gas-permeable, but liquid-impermeable, in particular water-impermeable membrane (47) is arranged such that a pressure equalization between the cavity (34) inside the fuselage (11) and the figure surrounding outdoor space (58) is guaranteed.

2. Play figure according to claim 1, characterized in that a) in the play figure a functional device (17) is integrated to ensure one or more functions typical for a functional doll, b) the functional device (17) accommodates one inside the hump (11) central functional section (62) with one or more liquid tanks (65, 74), c) at least one of the liquid tanks (65) via one or more

Lines (31), in particular hoses and / or pipes, with which the outside space (58) surrounding the playing figure is connected, and d) at least one of the first membranes (47) for pressure equalization between the cavity (34) of the fuselage (11) and the outside space ( 58) on at least one of those connected to the outside space (58)

The liquid tank (65) is attached in such a way that the pressure equalization of the cavity (34) takes place first via the first membrane (47) with the interior (72) of the liquid tank (65) and further via the lines (31) with the exterior (58) ,

3. Play figure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one of the first membranes (47) in or on the body shell (35) of the torso (11), in particular in the back area (87) and / or in the crotch area (89) of the Fuselage (11) is arranged and one side

(48) of the first membrane (47) directly faces the cavity (34) of the fuselage (11) and the other side (49) of the first membrane (47) directly faces the outside space surrounding the character. (58) is turned.

4. Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more of the extremities (14) have a cavity (83) enclosed by a sheath (84), which has at least one second gas-permeable, but liquid-impermeable, in particular - water-impermeable Membrane (73) in pressure equalization connection with the outside space (58) surrounding the playing figure.

5. Play figure according to claim 4, characterized in that at least one of the second membranes (83) in the region of

Articulated connection (19) between the extremity (14) and trunk (11) is arranged so that the membrane (83) is covered by the articulated connection (19).

6. Play figure according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that at least one of the second membranes is arranged in or on the sheath (84) of the extremity (14) and one side (82) of the second membrane directly to the cavity (83) of the Extremity (14) is turned and the other side (81) of the second membrane is directly facing the outside space (58) surrounding the playing figure.

7. Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or the second membranes (47, 73) consist essentially of stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).

8. Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or second branches (47, 73) have a circular basic shape.

9. Play figure according to claim 8, characterized in that the first and / or second branches (47, 73) of an annular membrane holder (50, 80), in particular made of plastic, surrounded and attached to this, and / or in or on the fuselage (11) or the

Extremity (14) over the membrane holder (50, 80) are attached, in particular by a positive and / or non-positive connection, preferably a press-in and / or adhesive and / or clip connection.

10. Play figure according to claim 9, characterized in that the first and / or second branches (47) on at least one side (48) are protected from damage by a protective plate (51), in particular made of plastic, the protective plate ( 51) is arranged above the membrane (47) in such a way that gas exchange through the membrane with the surroundings is ensured.

11. Play figure according to claim 10, characterized in that the protective plate (51) is arranged substantially parallel to the membrane surface above the membrane (47) and is fastened to the membrane holder (50) via webs (55).

12. Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or second membranes (47, 73) are designed in the form of a tube, the at least one tubular membrane forming a preferably integral component of the functional device (17).

13. toy figure, in particular functional doll, preferably according to one of the preceding claims, with a) a central body (1 1) with a body shell (35) which surrounds a cavity (34) inside the body (11), and b) one or several, preferably articulated to the trunk (11) extremities (12 to 16) such as head (12) and / or arms (13, 14) and / or legs (15, 16), c) a functional device (17 ) to ensure one or more functions typical of a functional manikin, d) wherein the functional device (17) has a central functional section (62) accommodated in the interior of the fuselage (11) with one or more liquid tanks (65, 74) and at least one peripheral functional section (26 to 30), which is arranged in an assigned extremity, e) wherein at least a first of the peripheral functional sections is in mechanical and / or pneumatic and / or hydraulic operative connection with the central functional section (62), and f) wherein at least one of the first peripheral functional sections is designed as a compressible chamber (26), characterized in that g) the operative connection between the compressible chamber (26) and the central functional section (62) is an expandable and in particular expandable by fluid pressure contractible body (36) with a body shell (38) which at least partially surrounds a cavity (37) inside the body (36).

14. Play figure according to claim 13, characterized in that the expandable and contractible body (36) has essentially the shape of an accordion bellows.

15. Play figure according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the expandable and contractible body (36) consists essentially of a flexible plastic, in particular polyethylene (PE).

16. Play figure according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the compressible chamber (26) is formed by a cavity enclosed by the outer shell of the associated extremity (13).

17. Play figure according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the cavity (37) of the expandable and contractible body

(36) via at least one line (71), in particular a hose or a tube, is connected to the compressible chamber (26).

18. Game figure according to claim 17, characterized in that the compressible chamber (26) is designed as an actuating device for triggering a specific function of the functional device (27).

19. Play figure according to claim 18, characterized in that a) the specific function is a liquid discharge function, in particular a tear discharge function, for the realization of which the functional device comprises at least one liquid outlet (29) which is connected to a liquid tank via one or more connecting lines (85) (74), and b) the expandable and contractible body (36) connected to the compressible chamber (26) via operative connections (71, 23, 88) is arranged in the interior of the liquid tank (74) in such a way that when compressible, the compressible Chamber (26), in particular by external pressure on the extremity (13), the body (36) connected to the chamber (26) via the line (71) inside the liquid tank

(74) expands and, as a result, fluids, in particular liquids, located in the liquid tank (74) are pressed via the connecting line (85) to the liquid outlet (29) and emerge from the game figure there.

20. Play figure according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that the interior of the liquid tank (74) is essentially liquid-tight and gas-tight from the cavity (34) of the fuselage (11) of the game figure that is not claimed by elements of the functional device (17).

21st Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the extremities (11 to 16) are mounted on the torso (1 1) so as to be rotatable via fluid-tight joint connections (18 to 22).

22. Play figure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a) the play figure comprises a functional device (17) to ensure one or more functions typical of a functional doll, b) the functional device (17) in turn being one inside the

Fuselage (11) accommodated central functional section (62) with one or more liquid tanks (65, 74) and at least one peripheral functional section (26 to 30), which is arranged in an associated extremity, c) wherein one or more of the typical functions

Liquid discharge functions are, for the realization of which the functional device (17) comprises at least one liquid outlet (29, 70) arranged in the area of the eyes in the head (12) and / or in the crotch area (89) of the trunk (11), which has at least one Connecting line (85, 69) with at least one of the

Liquid tanks (74, 65) is connected. d) wherein at least one of the peripheral functional sections is in mechanical and / or pneumatic and / or hydraulic operative connection with the central functional section (62), e) at least one of the peripheral functional sections for

A certain function of the functional device is triggered, in particular as a compressible chamber (26) and / or as an eccentric (27) and / or as a pressure slide (28), and f) wherein at least one of the liquid tanks (65, 74) is used as a food - and / or beverage intake (30), in particular in the head (12) of the game character, formed peripheral functional section, which with the or the liquid tanks (65, 74) are connected via at least one line (31, 32) and can be filled with liquid.