WO2005072842A1 - Jouet en action - Google Patents

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WO2005072842A1
WO2005072842A1 PCT/AU2005/000032 AU2005000032W WO2005072842A1 WO 2005072842 A1 WO2005072842 A1 WO 2005072842A1 AU 2005000032 W AU2005000032 W AU 2005000032W WO 2005072842 A1 WO2005072842 A1 WO 2005072842A1
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action
game apparatus
biasing means
limb
sports
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Victor Sultana
Serge Gamsaragan
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Victor Sultana
Serge Gamsaragan
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Publication of WO2005072842A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005072842A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H13/00—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole
    • A63H13/02—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole imitating natural actions, e.g. catching a mouse by a cat, the kicking of an animal
    • A63H13/04—Mechanical figures imitating the movement of players or workers
    • A63H13/10—Mechanical figures imitating the movement of players or workers shooting arrows or other missiles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/06—Games simulating outdoor ball games, e.g. hockey or football
    • A63F7/0604—Type of ball game
    • A63F7/0608—Baseball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/06—Games simulating outdoor ball games, e.g. hockey or football
    • A63F7/0604—Type of ball game
    • A63F7/0612—Basketball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H13/00—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole
    • A63H13/02—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole imitating natural actions, e.g. catching a mouse by a cat, the kicking of an animal
    • A63H13/04—Mechanical figures imitating the movement of players or workers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H13/00—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole
    • A63H13/02—Toy figures with self-moving parts, with or without movement of the toy as a whole imitating natural actions, e.g. catching a mouse by a cat, the kicking of an animal
    • A63H13/04—Mechanical figures imitating the movement of players or workers
    • A63H13/06—Mechanical figures imitating the movement of players or workers imitating boxing or fighting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/22—Accessories; Details
    • A63F7/24—Devices controlled by the player to project or roll-off the playing bodies
    • A63F7/2409—Apparatus for projecting the balls
    • A63F7/2481—Apparatus for projecting the balls with a projection mechanism actuated by a spring or other elastic member

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  • the present invention relates broadly to an action toy and relates particularly, though not exclusively, to a sports action figure.
  • the invention further relates to a sports game apparatus incorporating the sports action figure.
  • the specification of International patent application No. PCT/ US 97/15285 (WO 98/58719) by Hamlin discloses a toy figurine designed to mimic a soccer player in kicking a miniature soccer ball.
  • the figurine of the preferred embodiment is constructed of a front and rear housing together with an integral leg-and-spring unit.
  • the leg-and-spring unit includes a leg member and a torsion spring having an anchor portion secured within the leg and a leaf portion within a cavity formed between the front and rear housings. In operation the leg member can be pulled rearward against the torsion spring force and then released in an attempt to simulate kicking of the leg member into contact with the miniature soccer ball.
  • the figurine is limited in its kicking style and action.
  • an action toy including a body and one or more body parts at least one of which includes a joint having biasing means which permits displacement of said body part about a plurality of axes whereby on displacement and thereafter release of the body part the biasing means urges said body part into contact with a projectile.
  • a sports game apparatus comprising: a sports action figure including a body and one or more limbs at least one of which includes a joint having biasing means which permits displacement of said limb about a plurality of axes; and a target and a ball being in operative cooperation with the action figure whereby the limb on displacement about the joint and against the force of the biasing means can thereafter be released and urged into contact with the ball which is directed toward the target.
  • the biasing means includes an elongate element being resiliently displaceable about an indefinite number of axes.
  • the indefinite number of axes are oriented generally transverse to the elongate element wherein a pivoting displacement of the body part is effected.
  • the elongate element is in the form of a compression spring.
  • the joint is an elbow, shoulder, knee or hip joint of the corresponding limb.
  • the biasing means is designed to simulate a passing, throwing, kicking or swinging action on displacement of the limb about the elbow, shoulder, knee or hip joint.
  • the sports action figure includes a pivotally adjustable shoulder or hip joint which permits reorientation of the limb dependent on the type of passing, swinging or kicking action, to be simulated. More preferably the figure also includes a pivotally adjustable wrist or ankle joint which may dependent on its disposition relative to the ball affect its spin and angle of projection, for example along the ground to mimic a soccer kick or in the air to mimic a rugby goal kick.
  • the biasing means is integral with the limb. More preferably the biasing means includes a sheath or housing disposed about the elongate element and being generally continuous with the limb.
  • the sports action figure is a rugby (league or union), soccer, basketball, gridiron, hockey, tennis, baseball or softball player, or a golfer or cricketer.
  • the sports action figure may also be a boxer, swimmer or athlete.
  • the target is in the form of a goalpost, hoop, net, stumps or hole.
  • the action toy is played with by direct manipulation of the body part to effect its subsequent movement into contact with the projectile.
  • the projectile may be a ball or puck.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a sports game apparatus including an action toy in the form of a sports action figure together with a ball and goalposts;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the action toy or sports action figure of figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of another action toy in the form of another sports action figure
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a further action toy in the form of a further sports action figure.
  • FIG 1 there is a sports game comprising an action toy in the form of a sports action figure 10, a football 12 and goalposts 14.
  • the sports action figure 10 of this embodiment is based on a rugby player and may be attired in distinctive sporting club colours.
  • the rugby player 10 includes a body in the form of a torso
  • the rugby player 10 of this example is left-legged and as such the right leg 22A is fixed relative to the torso 16 with the hip, knee and ankle joints 24A, 26A and 28A respectively, formed rigid.
  • the hip, knee and ankle joints 24B, 26B and 28B respectively of the left leg 22B are movable relative to the torso 16.
  • the knee joint 26B includes biasing means in the form of a compression spring 30 moulded integral with and interconnecting lower and upper leg portions of the left leg 22B.
  • the compression spring 30 is of an adequate stiffness to permit kicking of the football 12 on retraction and release of the left leg 22B.
  • the leg 22B is thus rearwardly displaceable against the compression spring force 30 and as such pivoted about any one of an indefinite number of axes oriented generally transverse to the leg 22B.
  • the biasing means should also include a sheath or housing disposed about the compression spring 30 and formed continuous with the leg 22B.
  • the hip and ankle joints 24B and 28B each include a pivot joint which is adjustable about at least a single axis.
  • the hip joint 24B the upper leg portion may be moved forward or rearward of the torso 16 to adjust the point and force of impact with the football 12.
  • the adjustable ankle joint 28B of this embodiment has an axis offset from the line of kicking wherein reorientation of the ankle joint 28B or kicking foot 32B affects the spin of the football 12.
  • the ankle joint 28B can also permit rotation of the foot 32B sideways to affect the angle of projection of the ball 12 and for example simulate a soccer kick.
  • the ball 12 will tend to roll along the ground with the foot 32B cocked sideways whereas it tends to leave the ground when the foot 32B is oriented as depicted in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the head 18 and arms 20A/B ma be pivoted relative to the torso 16 although this is intended for aesthetic and not functional reasons. It should also be appreciated that the sports action figure 10 may be designed and constructed in the right-legged version wherein the left leg is essentially rigid and the right leg displaceable so as to effect a kicking action.
  • the displaceable leg 22B is with the other hand retracted rearwardly and released so that the foot 32B impacts with the ball 12 in an attempt to kick a goal.
  • the trajectory of the football 12 may be adjusted or compensated by:
  • the football 12 of this embodiment is crudely shaped in the form of a rugby union or league ball having one of its ends truncated for ease of vertical placement.
  • the rugby ball 12 is fabricated of a lightweight foam material.
  • balls of other shapes and materials of fabrication are intended to be encompassed by the sports game of this invention.
  • FIG 3 there is another action toy in the form of an Australian rules football player 100.
  • like “componentry” of the Australian rules player 100 as compared to the rugby player 10 have been designated with an additional “0", for example the torso of the Australian rules player is 160.
  • the players are essentially identical in construction and configuration except that the Australian rules player 100 has its displaceable leg 220B arranged generally horizontal in anticipation of kicking or punting the ball 120.
  • the arms 200A/B of the football player 100 are designed to cradle the football 120 in front of the torso 160 in preparation for punting of the ball 120.
  • the arms 200A/B may be relatively long to ensure alignment and the resultant kicking of the ball on impact with the foot 320B.
  • the general steps involved in mobilising the Australian rules player 100 into its kicking action are as follows:
  • the trajectory and spin of the football 120 may be adjusted or compensated in a similar manner to the rugby player.
  • the ankle joint 280B may be adjusted to effect either a banana or torpedo-style kick.
  • those components of the basketball player 100' which are similar to the football player 100 have been designated with an apostrophe, for example, the torso 160'.
  • the basketball player 100' is designed to mimic a basketball 120' throwing action.
  • the torso 160' together with the legs 220A/B' are essentially of a rigid construction.
  • the arms 200A/B' are both pivotally coupled to the torso 160' and can be moved and fixed into a position rearward of the head 180'.
  • the arms 200A/B' are arranged so that the hands can cradle the basketball 120' in a throwing position.
  • both of the arms 200A/B' of this embodiment have elbow joints 270A' and 270B' including biasing means in the form of a compression spring 290 A' and 290B'.
  • the compression springs 290A/B' permit lower portions of the arms 200A/B' to be displaced downward and released together with the basketball 120' so as to mimic a throwing action.
  • the throwing action of the basketball player 100' may be varied by:
  • the football and basketball players are likely to be moulded in different forms with "builds" characteristic of the sport, for example a basketball player will be taller than a rugby player.
  • the player may also include biasing means in a number of its limbs, for example both arms and one of the legs, and be adapted into the particular playing mode which is typical of that sport.
  • the sports action figure may include a pivot joint in the hip which allows the kicking leg to be moved into either the place-kicking or punting modes characteristic of a rugby or Australian rules player, respectively.
  • the football and basketball players can also be incorporated in a sports game apparatus.
  • the basketball player 100' may be used together with a miniature hoop and backboard.
  • the action toy and in particular the sports action figure can effectively propel a projectile such as a sports ball;
  • the action toy can be adjusted to vary the kicking style and action together with the trajectory and/ or spin of the projectile or ball.
  • action toy or sports game apparatus of the present invention may be equipped with a variety of accessories and adjusted to accommodate game combinations.
  • the applications of the unique designs of the present invention allow for the development of hand-eye co-ordination skills and encourages people of all ages to participate in sport.
  • the action toy may take the form of a golfer wherein the biasing means or in its preferred form compression spring is located in the hip and /or arm joints in order to simulate swinging of a golf club.
  • the biasing means need not be limited to a compression spring but may be a resiliently flexible rubber material which for example is located in the knee joint and can be rearwardly displaced and released to mimic a kicking action.
  • the upper torso may be designed to move laterally about the hip joint so as to facilitate a swinging action.

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Abstract

Cette invention se rapporte à un dispositif de jeu sportif, qui comprend une figure (10) exécutant une action sportive, une cible (14) et une balle (12). La figure (10) comprend un corps (16) et un ou plusieurs membres (22A et 22B). Au moins l'un des membres (22B) comporte une articulation (26B) présentant un moyen de sollicitation qui permet les déplacements du membre (22B) autour de plusieurs axes. La balle (12) coopère avec la figure en action (10), pour que le membre (22B), en se déplaçant autour de l'articulation (26B) et contre la force du moyen de sollicitation, peut être libéré et venir au contact de la balle (12). La balle (12) est dirigée en direction de la cible.
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CN104383689A (zh) * 2014-07-15 2015-03-04 广州大学 智能射球竞技机器人
DE102014006986A1 (de) * 2014-05-09 2015-11-12 Reiner Wallbaum Vorrichtung zum Bewegen eines Objektes entlang einer Bewegungsbahn

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US2752728A (en) * 1954-01-25 1956-07-03 George B Starr Animated toy
US3862513A (en) * 1974-02-15 1975-01-28 Marvin Glass & Associates Articulated figure toy
US4609195A (en) * 1984-05-21 1986-09-02 Ham Yong S Mechanical boxing toy
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