WO2021141394A1 - Transformable toy and toy set comprising transformable toy - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a transformable toy which can be transformed in various shapes, and a toy set comprising the transformable toy. The transformable toy comprises a transformable body which is transformed to a first state and a second state. The transformable body comprises a frame part and a transformable part which can rotate with respect to the frame part. The transformable part comprises a support part, a first rotary part, and a second rotary part. The support part is coupled to the frame part so as to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The first rotary part and the second rotary part are coupled to the support part so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation and a third axis of rotation, respectively. The first rotary part covers at least a part of the surface of the support part in the first state of the transformable body. The second rotary part covers at least a part of the surface of the first rotary part in the first state of the transformable body. The first rotary part and the second rotary part are rotated with respect to the support part and protrude from the support part so as to enable transformation from the first state to the second state.

Description

A toy set comprising a transforming toy and a transforming toy

The present disclosure relates to a deformable toy capable of deforming a shape, and a toy set including the deformable toy.

Transformable toys capable of transforming shapes are known in the art. Such a deformable toy may be composed of a plurality of operable members. When a user manipulates a plurality of members of a conventional deformable toy, the deformable toy can be deformed from one form to another. For example, a transforming robot toy is known as a normal transforming toy. However, there is a limitation in that the conventional deformable toy is limited to the deformation of the deformable toy itself and is configured to change the shape.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a deformable toy that gives a user an opportunity for a differentiated and creative experience through a new deformable form different from the limited deformable form of the conventional deformable toy itself. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a deformable toy that can be deformed by itself and can be combined with another toy to give a user a variety of fun.

One aspect of the disclosed embodiments relates to a deformable toy deformable in various forms. A deformable toy according to an embodiment includes a deformable body. The deformable body is configured to deform into a first state having a predetermined shape and a second state having a shape different from the predetermined shape. The deformable body includes a frame portion having an external shape and at least one deformable portion configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame portion. The at least one deformable part includes a support part and first and second rotation parts. The support part is rotatably coupled to the frame part about the first rotation axis. The first rotating part is rotatably coupled to the support part about the second rotating shaft. The first rotating portion is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the support portion in a first state of the deformable body, and is configured to be rotated relative to the support portion to protrude relative to the support portion for transformation from the first state to the second state. The second rotation unit is rotatably coupled to the support unit about the third rotation axis. The second rotational portion is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the first rotational portion in the first state of the deformable body, and configured to be rotated relative to the support portion to protrude relative to the support portion for transformation from the first state to the second state.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first rotational part is located between a surface of the support part and a surface of the second rotation part opposite the surface of the support part in the first state.

In one embodiment, the first rotating portion includes a concave portion into the side portion of the second rotating portion is inserted in the first state.

In one embodiment, the support part includes a first hinge part hingedly connected to the first rotation part and a second hinge part hingedly connected to the second rotation part, and one of the first hinge part and the second hinge part is higher than the other one. It is disposed close to the first axis of rotation.

In one embodiment, the second axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation extend in a direction crossing the first axis of rotation. The second axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation may be parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, the first rotational part and the second rotational part are rotated relative to the support for transformation from the first state to the second state so as to protrude in a direction away from the first rotational axis.

According to the deformable toy according to another aspect of the embodiments, at least one deformable part of the deformable body includes a first deformable part and a second deformable part. The first deformable part is rotatably coupled to the frame part about one of a pair of first rotation shafts positioned on both sides of the frame part. The second deformable part is rotatably coupled to the frame part about the other one of the pair of first rotation shafts. The first and second deformable portions include a support portion and first and second rotation portions, respectively. The support part is rotatably coupled to the frame part about a corresponding first rotation shaft among the pair of first rotation shafts. The first rotating part is rotatably coupled to the support part about the second rotating shaft. The first rotating portion is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the support portion in the first state, and configured to be rotated relative to the support portion to protrude relative to the support portion for transformation from the first state to the second state. The second rotational part is rotatably coupled to the support part about a third rotational axis, is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the first rotation part in the first state, and the support part for transformation from the first state to the second state rotated relative to and configured to protrude relative to the support.

In one embodiment, the first and second deformable portions are configured to be rotatable in opposite directions.

In an embodiment, the at least one deformable part of the deformable body further includes a third deformable part coupled to the frame rotatably about a fourth rotational axis extending in a direction crossing the pair of first rotational axes.

In one embodiment, the third deformable portion includes a link portion and a distal portion. The link unit is rotatably coupled to the frame unit about the fourth rotation axis. The distal end is rotatably coupled to the link portion and configured to rotate toward the frame portion for transformation from the first state to the second state.

In one embodiment, the distal end is configured to rotate to a position lower than the position of the distal end in the first state for transformation from the first state to the second state.

In one embodiment, the first and second deformable portions are configured to be narrowed to each other in the first state and engage the distal end in the lateral direction.

In one embodiment, the at least one deformable portion of the deformable body is coupled to the frame portion rotatably about a fifth axis of rotation spaced apart from the fourth axis of rotation along any one of the pair of first axis of rotation. more wealth. The frame portion and the first and second deformable portions are configured to receive the fourth deformable portion in the first state.

In one embodiment, the deformable toy further includes an appendage removably coupled to at least one of the first and second deformable portions and the third deformable portion in the first state.

In one embodiment, a portion of the appendage is removably fitted to the first and second deformable portions disposed between the first and second deformable portions in a first state and narrowed to each other, and the remaining portion of the appendage is disposed between the first and second deformable portions In the first state, it is detachably fitted to the third deformable portion.

Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments relates to a toy set. A toy set according to an embodiment includes a model toy and a deformable toy according to the above-described embodiment. The at least one deformable portion of the deformable body of the deformable toy is configured to be rotated relative to the frame portion for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable object to cover a portion of the model toy in the second state of the deformable body.

In one embodiment, the deformable toy is removably coupled to the at least one deformable portion in a first state of the deformable body and is configured to cover a portion of the model toy positioned in the direction of the first axis of rotation in the second state of the deformable body Includes appendages.

In one embodiment, the model toy has at least one protrusion in a portion covered by the appendage, and the appendage has at least one opening through which the protrusion of the model toy passes.

In the deformable toy of an embodiment, the deformable part of the deformable body has first and second rotating parts that rotate and protrude for transformation from the first state to the second state. Accordingly, the deformable toy of an embodiment may give the user the fun of the form of the deformable body in the first state and the fun that the form of the deformable body in the second state gives, for example, the fun of the animal form of quadrupedal walking.

In the deformable toy of one embodiment, the first and second rotating parts are disposed on the support part in a partially overlapped state in the first state. Accordingly, the deformable object of the deformable toy may have a reduced width dimension in the first state, and may give the user the enjoyment of the deformable object having a compact structure.

The deformable toy of an embodiment may be combined with a model toy. The deformable toy of an embodiment may be deformed to be releasably coupled with the model toy while covering the model toy. Accordingly, the deformable toy of an embodiment may give a differentiated and creative experience to the user. For example, the user may enjoy not only the fun related to the deformation of the deformable toy itself, but also the fun of mounting the deformed deformable toy to the model toy as an attachment covering the model toy, and a kind of defense due to the deformed toy to which the model toy is attached You can have fun wearing it.

In the deformable toy of an embodiment, the deformable part of a portion of the deformable body is located in an inverted state on the upper surface of the frame part in the second state of the deformable body. Accordingly, the deformable toy of one embodiment can be easily combined with the model toy having a relatively large protrusion on the head. In addition, when the deformable part has wheels, the second state of the deformable body may give the user the fun of a unique deformable form.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a deformable toy according to an embodiment taking one form.

2 is a perspective view illustrating a deformable toy according to an embodiment taking another form.

Fig. 3 is an exploded top perspective view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1 .

Fig. 4 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the deformable toy shown in FIG. 1 .

Fig. 6 is a right side view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 7 is a front view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 8 is a rear view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 9 is a bottom view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1;

10 is a perspective view showing the deformable body in the first state and the deformable body and the separated appendage;

11 is a perspective view showing an example in which the first and second deformable portions deform from the first state of the deformable body.

12 is a perspective view showing an example in which the first and second rotating parts of the first and second deformable parts are deformed from the first state of the deformable body.

13 is a perspective view showing an example in which the fourth deformable portion deforms from the first state of the deformable body.

14 is a perspective view showing an example in which the third deformable portion deforms from the first state of the deformable body.

15 is a perspective view showing a deformable body in a second state.

16 is a perspective view illustrating a toy set according to an embodiment, and shows that a deformable toy according to an embodiment takes one form.

17 is a side view illustrating a toy set according to an embodiment, and shows that a deformable toy according to an embodiment takes another form.

18 is a perspective view showing an example in which the first and second deformable parts of the deformable body are deformed for transformation from the first state to the second state.

19 is a perspective view showing a deformable body in which the first and second deformable parts are deformed and an appendage removed from the deformable body;

20 is a perspective view illustrating an example in which the fourth deformable portion of the deformable body is deformed for transformation from the first state to the second state.

21 is a perspective view illustrating an example in which the first and second rotating parts of the first and second transforming units are deformed for transformation from the first state to the second state.

22 is a perspective view showing an example in which the third deformable portion of the deformable body is deformed for transformation from the first state to the second state.

Fig. 23 is a perspective view showing a deformable body in the middle of being transformed from a first state to a second state, and an accessory and a model toy separated from the deformable body;

24 is a perspective view illustrating a combination made by combining a deformable body and an accessory of a deformable toy according to an embodiment to a model toy.

Fig. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing the cross-sectional shape of the deformable body shown in Fig. 24 cut in the width direction and the schematic shape of the model toy.

Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view showing the cross-sectional shape of the deformable body and the attached body shown in Fig. 24 cut in the longitudinal direction, and the schematic shape of the model toy.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are exemplified for the purpose of explaining the technical spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the rights according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or specific descriptions of these embodiments.

All technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure, unless otherwise defined, have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. All terms used in the present disclosure are selected for the purpose of more clearly describing the present disclosure and not to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

As used in this disclosure, expressions such as 'comprising', 'including', and 'having' are open-ended terms that include the possibility of including other embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the phrase or sentence in which the expression is included. (open-ended terms).

Expressions in the singular described in this disclosure may include plural meanings unless otherwise stated, and the same applies to expressions in the singular in the claims.

Expressions such as 'first' and 'second' used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of components from each other, and do not limit the order or importance of the corresponding components.

In the present disclosure, when it is stated that a certain element is 'connected' or 'coupled' to another element, it means that the certain element can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or a new element. It should be understood that other components may be connected or combined via other components.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. In addition, in the description of the embodiments below, overlapping description of the same or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if description regarding components is omitted, it is not intended that such components are not included in any embodiment.

As used in the present disclosure, 'left and right direction' refers to both directions in which the pair of deformable parts are narrowed or moved away from each other, and one of the left and right directions is defined as 'left' and the other is defined as 'right'. The front-rear direction used in the present disclosure refers to either direction perpendicular to the left-right direction, and one of the front-rear directions is defined as 'front' and the other is defined as rear. The vertical direction used in the present disclosure refers to both directions perpendicular to the left-right direction and the front-rear direction, and one of the vertical directions is defined as 'upward' and the other is defined as 'downward'. In the disclosed embodiment, the direction of the arrow L and the direction of the arrow R shown in FIG. 1 are respectively referred to as left and right, but this is only for understanding the embodiment of the present disclosure and the direction depends on where the reference is placed. The designation may vary.

The embodiments described below and examples shown in the accompanying drawings relate to a deformable toy and a toy set including the deformable toy. A transformable toy according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of members that are relatively detachably connected, relatively rotatably, or relatively movably connected to transform the shape or state of the transformable toy by a user's manipulation. It may be a toy configured to do so. The plurality of members of the deformable toy may be made of a plastic material having rigidity, and the parts connecting the plurality of members to each other may be made of a plastic material or a metal material having rigidity. According to the present disclosure, a deformable toy may be combined with a model toy, and the toy set includes such a deformable toy and a model toy. A model toy according to the present disclosure is a well-known animal, a character or animal appearing in a movie or cartoon, or an imitation of a fictional character or animal, and may be manufactured using a metal material, a resin material, or wood. . Such a model toy may be a figure in the art. The model toy may be formed as a non-movable one-piece body, or may be formed to have a plurality of parts connected by joints.

A deformable toy according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a deformable body that is deformable in shape. The deformable toy according to the embodiments may be composed of only a deformable body, or may further include an accessory removably or detachably coupled to the deformable body. The deformable body according to the embodiments may be configured to be deformable by itself, and may give a user fun in terms of deformation. The deformable toy according to the embodiments may be combined with the model toy, and the user may have new fun in terms of the combination of the deformable toy and the model toy.

The deformable toy according to the embodiments is configured to have at least two states each having a characteristic shape, that is, a first state and a second state. The deformable toy has a predetermined shape in the first state, and has a shape different from the predetermined shape in the second state. The deformable toy is reversibly deformable into a shape different from the predetermined shape in the first state and the predetermined shape in the second state. In addition, the deformable toy is reversibly deformable in the first state and the second state into the predetermined shape or an intermediate shape partially corresponding to a shape different from the predetermined shape. In addition, the deformable object of the deformable toy has a shape that forms at least a part of the predetermined shape in a first state and is deformed so as to have a shape that forms at least a part of a shape different from the predetermined shape in the second state It is possible. In addition, when the deformable toy has an appendage that can be coupled to the deformable body, the adjunct is removably coupled to the deformable body at a predetermined position in the first state, and may constitute at least a part of the predetermined shape.

The predetermined shape may include a shape corresponding to the shape of the transport machine. For example, the predetermined shape may have a shape corresponding to the shape of a transportation machine such as a vehicle, an airplane, a spaceship, a ship, or a submarine. As another example, the predetermined shape may have a shape corresponding to an animal shape or a human shape. Hereinafter, the predetermined form is referred to as the first aspect.

A shape other than the predetermined shape may correspond to an animal shape or a human shape. For example, a shape different from the predetermined shape may be a shape corresponding to a dinosaur shape. The shape of the dinosaur may be a shape of a land dinosaur, a water dinosaur, or a flying dinosaur. Specifically, the shape different from the predetermined shape may be a shape corresponding to the shape of a quadruped dinosaur. Hereinafter, a form different from the predetermined form is referred to as a second aspect.

According to embodiments, the deformable toy 10 includes a deformable body 11 . The deformable body is configured to deform into the first and second states described above. The deformable body may be an assembly in which rotatable members are coupled by a hinge joint for deformation. According to an embodiment, the deformable toy may include an accessory 13 detachably coupled to the deformable body 11 .

According to embodiments, the deformable body of the deformable toy may include the frame unit 100 and at least one deformable unit configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame unit. The frame unit 100 may be a structural member that rotatably supports the at least one deformable unit and functions as a base or a spine of the deformable body. The frame portion 100 may be formed as a plate-like body having a surface that can be recognized as part of a transport machine. Alternatively, the frame part 100 may be formed as a bar-shaped shaft. The at least one deformable part may be a structural member for performing deformation into the first state and the second state of the deformable body, and is a structural member coupled to the frame part 100 to form a deformable body together with the frame part 100 . can be According to embodiments, the at least one deformable part includes a support part 210 that is rotatably coupled to the frame part, and a support part ( ) that is coupled to the support part 210 and transforms the deformable body from the first state to the second state. It may include first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 that are rotated with respect to 210 and configured to protrude with respect to the support 210 . According to an embodiment, the first and second rotation units 220 and 230 may correspond to the legs of an animal-shaped quadrupedal gait in the second state of the deformable body. According to another embodiment, the support 210 and the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 may be configured to cover the body and legs of the model toy.

According to embodiments, the at least one deformable part provided to the deformable body may include only one deformable part. The one deformable unit may be configured to be folded and unfolded with respect to the frame unit 100 or rotated with respect to the frame unit 100 for transformation from any one of the first and second states of the deformable body to the other. . In addition, the one deformable part may be configured to be engaged with the model toy.

According to embodiments, the at least one deformable part provided to the deformable body may include two or more deformable parts. The two or more deformable parts may be configured to be folded, unfolded, or rotated in two or more different directions with respect to the frame part 100 in order to transform the deformable body from any one of the first and second states to the other.

In an embodiment, the deformable body may include first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B as two deformable parts constituting the at least one deformable part. The first and second deformable parts may be rotated with respect to the frame part. In another embodiment, the deformable body is three deformable parts constituting the at least one deformable part, and may include first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B and a third deformable part 300 . . The third deformable part 300 is rotatably coupled to the frame part, and may be rotated in a direction different from that of the first and second deformable parts. In another embodiment, the deformable body includes four deformable parts constituting the at least one deformable part, and includes first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B, a third deformable part 300 , and a fourth deformable part. part 400 may be included. The fourth deformable part may be rotatably coupled to the frame part, and may be rotated in a direction corresponding to the rotational direction of the third deformable part.

In some embodiments, the two deformable parts may be rotated in opposite directions with respect to the frame part. In addition, the two deformable parts may be configured to grip the model toy (eg, clamp the model toy or engage the model toy) for releasable engagement between the deformable body and the model toy. The other deformable parts other than the two deformable parts may be configured to partially cover a part of the model toy. In addition, the two deformable parts for gripping the model toy may be configured to cover the model toy. In addition, each of the two deformable parts for gripping the model toy may include the aforementioned support part and the first and second rotating parts. In this example, in the second state of the deformable body, the support portion and the first and second rotation portions may be configured to cover a portion of the model toy.

In some embodiments, the rotation center of the at least one deformable part with respect to the frame part 100 may be the first rotation axis R1. In one embodiment, the first rotation shaft may be one rotation shaft, and in another embodiment, the first rotation shaft may be a pair of first rotation shafts that are parallel or inclined toward each other. When the first rotational axis is one rotational shaft, the at least one deformable part may be rotatably coupled to the frame part around one rotational shaft. When the first rotation shaft is a pair of first rotation shafts, each of the two deformable parts may be rotatably coupled to the frame part in a direction opposite to the frame part about one and the other one of the pair of first rotation shafts. have. In example embodiments, the rotation centers of the first and second rotation parts with respect to the support part may be a second rotation axis R2 and a third rotation axis R3, respectively. In an embodiment, the rotation center of the third deformable part constituting the at least one deformable part may be the fourth rotational axis R4. In an embodiment, the rotation center of the fourth deformable part constituting the at least one deformable part may be a fifth rotational axis R5. The axes of rotation referred to in the present disclosure may mean an imaginary axis extending through the deformable body in a forward direction, a rearward direction, a left direction, a right direction, or an oblique direction between two adjacent directions. Deformable toys according to embodiments may have additional rotation axes in addition to the first to fifth rotation axes.

Hereinafter, a deformable toy 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15 . Fig. 1 shows a deformable toy according to an embodiment taking one form, and Fig. 2 shows a deformable toy according to an embodiment taking another form. 3 and 4 are an upper exploded perspective view and a lower exploded perspective view of the deformable toy shown in FIG. 1 , respectively. 5 to 9 are a plan view, a right side view, a front view, a rear view, and a bottom view of the deformable toy shown in Fig. 1 , respectively. 10 to 15 are perspective views each illustrating an example in which deformable parts are deformed in a deformable body of a deformable toy according to an embodiment.

1 and 2 , the deformable toy 10 includes a deformable body 11 configured to deform into a first state and a second state, and an appendage 13 removably coupled to the deformable body 11 . include

1 shows the deformable body 11 in a first state, and FIG. 2 shows the deformable body 11 in a second state. A first state of the deformable body 11 has a first shape (ie, the predetermined shape), and the first shape is a shape corresponding to a shape of a transport machine, for example, a vehicle. For the vehicle form of the deformable body 11 , the deformable body 11 has a front wheel 11a and a rear wheel 11b for movement on the ground in a first state. The second state of the deformable body 11 has a second shape (that is, a shape different from the predetermined shape), and the second shape is an animal shape, for example, a shape corresponding to a quadrupedal animal shape. The deformable body 11 is reversibly deformable to the 1st state shown in FIG. 1 and the 2nd state shown in FIG. In addition, the deformable body 11 is deformable to an intermediate state partially corresponding to the first state and the second state, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 .

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the deformable body 11 includes a frame part 100 functioning as a base or a spine of the deformable body 11 . The frame part 100 has an external shape that a user can recognize as a part of the transportation machine, and may be formed as a plate-like body. The frame part 100 has a protrusion 110 protruding upward near the front end, and the protrusion 110 may have a shape that can be recognized as a canopy covering the cockpit.

The deformable body 11 includes at least one deformable part configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame part 100 . In this embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the deformable body 11 includes two deformable parts constituting the at least one deformable part, a first deformable part 200A and a second deformable part 200B. includes The first deformable part 200A and the first deformable part 200A are frame parts for transforming from one of the first deformable body shown in FIG. 1 and the second deformable body shown in FIG. 2 to another. It is configured to rotate in opposite directions about 100 with respect to the first rotational axis R1 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ).

In this embodiment, the first rotation shaft R1 passes through the frame portion 100 or the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B in the forward direction F and the rear direction B as long as they are spaced apart. and a pair of first rotation axes RL1 and RR1 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1 are located on both sides of the frame part 100 . The first deformable part 200A is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 about one of the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1, and the second deformable part 200B is the pair of first rotation shafts. (RL1, RR1) is rotatably coupled to the frame unit 100 around the other one. As another embodiment, the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B may be rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 in opposite directions about one first rotational axis R1 . The frame part 100 may be configured to rotate the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B in opposite directions about one first rotation axis R1 as a center.

In the opposite directions of rotation in the first and second deforming parts 200A and 200B, one of the first and second deforming parts 200A and 200B rotates clockwise about the first rotational axis R1. and rotating the other one of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B approximately simultaneously or sequentially in a counterclockwise direction. Accordingly, the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B may be provided on the deformable body 11 to be widened or narrowed with respect to the rotation axis R1 as a center. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 , the first deformable part 200A may be rotated in the direction of the arrow T1 about one of the pair of first rotation axes RL1 and RR1, and the second deformation The part 200B may be rotated in the direction of the arrow T1 about the other one of the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1. The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B may be rotated to spread apart from each other for transformation from the first state to the second state. Also, the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B may be rotated to narrow each other for transformation from the second state to the first state.

The deformable body 11 includes at least one spring that presses the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B so that the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are narrowed from each other. The spring may be coupled to the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B in the deformable body 11 . Alternatively, the deformable body 11 is disposed on each of the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1 and is a pair of springs that urge any one of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B toward the other. may include. In this embodiment, the deformable body 11 includes a pair of torsion springs 11c as the springs.

3 and 4, the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are, respectively, a support part 210 that is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100, and a support part 210 that is coupled to the support part 210 and is a deformable body ( 11) rotated with respect to the support part 210 for transformation from the first state to the second state, and includes first and second rotation parts 220 and 230 configured to protrude with respect to the support part 210 .

The support part 210 has a predetermined shape and may constitute the main body of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B. The support unit 210 rotatably supports the first and second rotating units 220 and 230 and supports the frame unit 100 with respect to the rotation center of the first and second deformable units 200A and 200B. can function. The support part 210 may have a shape of a bar, or a shape of a flat plate or a curved plate. The support part 210 is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 about a corresponding first rotation shaft among the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1 . The support part 210 of the first deformable part 200A is coupled to the frame part 100 so as to rotate about one of the pair of first rotation axes RL1 and RR1 about the first rotation axis RR1, and the second The support part 210 of the deformable part 200B is coupled to the frame part 100 to rotate about the other first rotation shaft RL1 among the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1.

The frame part 100 and each support part 210 are connected by a first hinge joint. The first hinge joint connecting the frame part 100 and each support part 210 includes a hinge part 121 provided on each side of the frame part 100 and a corresponding hinge part provided at the base end of each support part 210 ( 211 , and a hinge shaft 11d passing through the hinge part 121 and the corresponding hinge part 211 . Each of the hinge shafts 11d may correspond to each of the first rotational axes of the pair of first rotational axes RL1 and RR1. The hinge shaft constituting the hinge joint may include pins, bolts, and screws.

The torsion spring 11c is disposed on the respective corresponding rotation shafts of the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B to urge one of the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B toward the other. The torsion spring 11c is disposed between the frame part 100 and the support part 210 so that the hinge shaft 11d passes through the inside of the torsion spring 11c. The torsion spring 11c is fitted to the sleeve portion 211a provided on the corresponding hinge portion 211 . One end of the torsion spring 11c is caught on the surface of the frame part 100 , and the other end of the torsion spring 11c is caught on the corresponding hinge part 211 . The inner surfaces of each of the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B, which are pressed by the torsion spring 11c, abut against each side surface of the frame portion 100, so that the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B are formed. Inward rotation of the frame part 100 may be regulated. In addition, the rotatable deformable parts of the deformable body 11 in the first state of the deformable body 11 may be stably maintained by the urging force of the torsion spring 11c.

The first and second rotation units 220 and 230 are rotated to transform the deformable body 11 into a first state and a second state in the support unit 210 that is rotated about the first rotation axis R1. The first and second rotation units 220 and 230 may be located in a running position (see FIG. 1 ) substantially parallel to the ground in the first state of the deformable body 11 , and are positioned on the ground in the second state of the deformable body 11 . It may be positioned in an approximately vertical upright position (see FIG. 2 ). The first and second rotation units 220 and 230 are configured to rotate in opposite directions with respect to the support unit 210 .

The first rotation part 220 is disposed near the front end of the support part 210 , and is rotatably coupled to the support part 210 about the second rotation shaft R2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The support part 210 and the first rotation part 220 are connected by a second hinge joint. The second hinge joint includes a first hinge part 212 protruding downward and laterally from the front end of the support part 210 , and a first hinge passing through the first rotation part 220 near the base end of the first rotation part 220 . It may be formed of a hinge shaft 11e coupled to the branch 212 . The first hinge part 212 is hingedly connected to the first rotation part 220 . The first rotating unit 220 is provided with a stopper unit 221 that contacts the front edge of the first hinge unit 212 to restrict the first rotating unit 220 to the upright position.

The second rotation part 230 is disposed near the rear end of the support part 210 , and is rotatably coupled to the support part 210 about the third rotation shaft R3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The support part 210 and the second rotation part 230 are connected by a third hinge joint. The third hinge joint includes a second hinge part 213 protruding downward and laterally from the rear end of the support part 210 , and a second hinge passing through the second rotation part 230 near the base end of the second rotation part 230 . It may be formed of a hinge shaft 11f coupled to the branch 213 . The second hinge part 213 is hingedly connected to the second rotation part 230 . The second rotating part 230 has a stopper part 231 protruding near the base end. The stopper part 231 contacts the rear end edge of the second hinge part 213 to restrict the second rotation part 230 to the upright position. The rear wheel 11b is rotatably coupled to the second rotating part 230 about the third rotating shaft R3. For example, the rear wheel 11b may be rotatably coupled to the hinge shaft 11f.

The second rotational axis R2, which is the rotational center of the first rotational part 220, and the third rotational axis R3, the rotational center of the second rotational part 230 are spaced apart along the first rotational axis R1, and the first rotational part 220 and the second rotating part 230 may be disposed on each support part 210 with a predetermined interval therebetween. In addition, the second rotation shaft R2 and the third rotation shaft R3 extend in a direction crossing the first rotation shaft R1 serving as the rotation center of the support part 210 . The second rotation shaft R2 and the third rotation shaft R3 may extend to cross the first rotation shaft R1 while being spaced apart from each other. In one embodiment, the second axis of rotation (R2) and the third axis of rotation (R3) may be parallel to each other. In another embodiment, the second rotation shaft R2 and the third rotation shaft R3 may be inclined toward each other.

The first rotation unit 220 and the second rotation unit 230 are rotated about their respective rotation axes with respect to the support unit 210 for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable body 11, and the deformable body ( 11) protrudes with respect to the support 210 in the second state. As shown in FIG. 12 , the first rotation unit 220 is rotated downward with respect to the support unit 210 for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable body 11 (arrow T2 in FIG. 11 ). )), the second rotating part 230 is rotated downward with respect to the support part 210 for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable body 11 (see arrow T3 in FIG. 11 ). . Accordingly, in the second state of the deformable body 11 , the first rotating part 220 and the second rotating part 230 are the corresponding first rotating shafts of the support part 210 (that is, the pair of first rotating shafts RR1 and RL1 ). Any one) is configured to protrude in a direction away from.

9 and 10 , the first rotating part 220 is configured to cover at least a portion of the surface of the support part 210 in the first state of the deformable body 11 . That is, for the first state of the deformable body 11 , the first rotating part 220 is rotated to cover at least a portion of the surface of the support part 210 . The surface of the support part 210 covered by the first rotation part 220 is an outer surface outside the support part 210 (the surface in the lateral direction of the support part 210 ). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the second rotating unit 230 is configured to cover at least a portion of the surface of the first rotating unit 220 in the first state of the deformable body 11 . That is, for the first state of the deformable body 11 , the second rotating part 230 is rotated to cover at least a portion of the surface of the first rotating part 220 . The surface of the first rotating unit 220 covered by the second rotating unit 230 is an outer surface of the first rotating unit 220 (a surface in the lateral direction of the first rotating unit 220 ).

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9 , in the first state and the traveling position of the deformable body 11 , the first rotating unit 220 and the second rotating unit 230 are positioned to partially overlap each other. Accordingly, in the first state of the deformable body 11 , at least a portion of the first rotating unit 220 is between the surface of the supporting unit 210 and the surface of the second rotating unit 230 facing the surface of the supporting unit 210 . is located in That is, in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the first rotating unit 220 is positioned between the outer surface of the support unit 210 and the inner surface of the second rotating unit 230 .

In order to arrange the first and second rotating parts to overlap each other in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the first rotating unit 220 is inserted into a side thereof, and a part of the second rotating unit in the first state of the deformable body 11 is inserted and a concave portion 222 that is A concave portion 222 is formed on the outer surface of the first rotating portion 220 . 6 and 10 , the concave portion 222 is formed to accommodate the distal end of the second rotating portion 230 and a portion adjacent thereto in the first state of the deformable body 11 .

In addition, in the first state of the deformable body 11 , in order to arrange the first and second rotating parts to overlap each other, one of the first hinge part 212 and the second hinge part 213 of the support part is first than the other one. It may be disposed close to the rotation axis R1. For example, the first hinge part 212 of the support part may be disposed inwardly than the second hinge part 213 of the support part, that is, closer to the first rotation axis R1 than the second hinge part 213 .

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9 , the first rotating unit 220 and the second rotating unit 230 are disposed to overlap each other in the left and right directions in the first state of the deformable body. Accordingly, the deformable body 11 may have a reduced width dimension (distance between both ends in the left-right direction in the first state of the deformable body) in the first state, and may be configured more compactly.

3 and 4 , each support unit 210 of the first and second deformable parts may include a manipulation unit 214 that a user can manipulate to rotate the first and second deformable parts apart from each other. have. Each manipulation unit 214 has a shape that can be recognized as a wing, and is formed as a protrusion protruding from the base end of the support unit 210 . The manipulation unit 214 extends in an oblique direction between the lateral direction and the upward direction from the base end of the support unit 210 . The manipulation unit 214 may be operated to rotate the first and second deformable units 200A and 200B against the urging force of the torsion spring 11c. The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B rotate about their respective corresponding rotation axes (eg, one of the pair of first rotation axes RL1 and RR1 ) in the direction of the force applied to the operation unit 214 . can be For example, as the user manipulates the pair of manipulation units 214 to narrow the pair of manipulation units 214 by picking up the pair of manipulation units 214 , the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are connected to each other. It is rotated to spread apart (see FIG. 11). Thereafter, as the user releases the manipulation unit 214 , the first and second deformable units 200A and 200B may be rotated to narrow each other by the urging force of the torsion spring 11c.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , each support part 210 of the first and second deformable parts has a locking part 215 at a lower end thereof. The locking portion 215 is formed as a male locking portion such as a pin or a projection. The locking part 215 on one side protrudes toward the other of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B in a state in which the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are narrowed from each other. The locking part 215 may function to fix another deformable part of the deformable body 11 in the first state of the deformable body 11 .

3 and 4 , the at least one deformable part of the deformable body 11 includes a third deformable part 300 in addition to the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B. The third deformable part 300 is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 about the fourth rotation axis R4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The fourth rotation shaft R4 extends in a direction intersecting the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1. As shown in FIG. 15 , the third deformable part 300 rotates toward the upper surface of the frame part 100 in the rear direction B when the deformable body 11 is deformed from the first state to the second state. do. The frame part 100 and the third deformable part 300 are connected by a fourth hinge joint.

3 and 4 , the at least one deformable part of the deformable body 11 includes a fourth deformable part 400 in addition to the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B and the third deformable part 300 . includes The fourth deformable part 400 is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 about a fifth rotational axis R5 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The fifth rotation shaft R5 extends in a direction crossing the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1, and is spaced apart from the fourth rotation shaft R4 along any one of the pair of first rotation shafts RL1 and RR1. has been

The frame portion 100 and the fourth deformable portion 400 include a hinge portion 141 provided at the rear end of the frame portion 100 , and a corresponding hinge portion 410 provided at the base end of the fourth deformable portion 400 , and , connected by a fifth hinge joint that may be formed of a hinge shaft 11i penetrating the hinge portion 141 and the corresponding hinge portion 410 . As shown in FIG. 13 , the fourth deformable part 400 is rotated backward with respect to the frame part 100 for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable body 11 (arrow in FIG. 13 ). (See (T5)) can be unfolded. The proximal end of the fourth deformable part 400 adjacent to the corresponding hinge part 410 may contact the hinge part 141 , thereby regulating the backward and upward rotation of the fourth deformable part 400 . The fourth deformable part 400 may be rotated forward to contact the lower surface of the frame part 100 and folded into the frame part 100 to transform the deformable body 11 from the second state to the first state.

The frame part 100 and the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are configured to receive the fourth deformable part 400 in the first state of the deformable body. 9 and 10 , in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the frame part 100 includes the lower surface of the frame part 100 and the supporting parts of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B. It has a receiving portion 150 defined by the inner surface of 210 . When the deformable object is deformed from the second state to the first state, the fourth deformable part 400 may be rotated into the receiving part 150 . Therefore, the deformable body 11 can be configured more compactly in the first state. In addition, in a state in which the fourth deformable part 400 is accommodated in the accommodating part 150 , the engaging part 215 protruding from the support part 210 of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B is the fourth deformable part. It may be positioned below the 400 to fix the fourth deformable part 400 . Since the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are pressed inward of the frame part 100 by the pressing force of the torsion spring 11c, the engaging part 215 has the fourth deformable part 400 connected to the receiving part ( It can be prevented from rotating from 150), the deformable body 11 can be stably maintained in the first state.

The third deformable part 300 of this embodiment is composed of two members rotatably connected. Accordingly, when the deformable object is deformed from the first state to the second state, the third deformable unit 300 may be rotated to the frame unit 100 through two stages of rotation.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the third deformable part 300 includes a link part 310 that is rotatably coupled to the frame part 100 upwardly and downwardly about a fourth rotational axis R4 , and a link. It includes a distal end 320 rotatably coupled to the portion 310 about a sixth rotational shaft R6 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The distal end 320 is configured to be rotated rearward toward the upper surface of the frame portion 100 in order to transform the deformable body 11 from the first state to the second state. A front wheel 11a is rotatably coupled to the distal end 320 .

The link part 310 is connected to the frame part 100 by a fourth hinge joint. The fourth hinge joint includes a hinge portion 131 provided at the front end of the frame portion 100 , a corresponding hinge portion 311 provided at the rear end of the link portion 310 , and the hinge portion 131 and a corresponding hinge portion 311 . ) through the hinge shaft (11g) may be formed. The hinge shaft 11g may correspond to the fourth rotation shaft R4 . The distal end 320 is connected to the link portion 310 by a sixth hinge joint. The sixth hinge joint includes a hinge portion 312 provided at the front end of the link portion 310 , a corresponding hinge portion 321 provided at the rear end of the distal end 320 , and a hinge portion 312 and a corresponding hinge portion 321 . It may be made of a hinge shaft (11h) passing through.

Referring to FIG. 14 , in order to transform the deformable body 11 from the first state to the second state, the link part 310 is rotated downward (see arrow T4 in FIG. 14 ). Then, the distal end 320 is rotated to a position lower than the position of the distal end 320 in the first state of the deformable body (see arrow T6 in FIG. 14 ). In a state where the position of the distal end 320 is changed, the distal end 320 is rotated backward toward the upper surface of the frame unit 100 . Then, in the second state of the deformable body, the distal end 320 is rotated backward so that its upper surface is in contact with the upper surface of the frame portion, and the distal end 320 is turned upside down in the second state of the deformable body to the frame unit 100 rotated As such, the distal end 320 is configured to rotate to a position lower than the position of the distal end 320 in the first state of the deformable body for transformation from the first state to the second state of the deformable body.

6 and 10 , in the first state of the deformable body, the front edge of the support part 210 and the proximal edge of the distal part 320 contact each other with almost no gap. The front edge of the support part 210 has a significant vertical dimension for the overlapping arrangement of the first rotation part 220 and the second rotation part 230 . The distal end 320 provided with the front wheel functions as a part of the vehicle provided with the front wheel in the vehicle form of the deformable toy, and the distal end 320 is configured to contact the leading edge of the support 210 at its proximal edge. The third deformable part 300 is rotated to the frame part 100 while being rotated in two stages due to the link part 310 and the distal part 320 . Accordingly, between the proximal edge of the distal end 320 and the front edge of the support 210, a space allowing rotation of the distal end 320 may be formed, and the distal end 320 may smoothly form the frame portion 100. It can be rotated toward the upper surface. The distal end 320 is vertically inverted in the second state of the deformable body and is located on the upper surface of the frame part 100 , so the deformable body 110 is a unique deformation that the part including the front wheel of the vehicle is rotated to the body of the vehicle to the user. It can be fun.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 2 and 15 , a pair of fitting protrusions 322 are formed on the corresponding hinge portion 321 of the distal end 320 , and a fitting protrusion 322 is formed at the front end of each support portion 210 . ) is formed with a fitting groove 216 to be fitted. In the first state of the deformable body 11 , when the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B are narrowed to each other, the fitting projection 322 is fitted into the fitting groove 216 in the left direction or the right direction. . Accordingly, the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B narrowed to each other in the first state of the deformable body 11 are configured to engage with the distal end 320 in the lateral direction. Accordingly, by the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B narrowed to each other in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the distal end 320 may be stably fixed to the frame 100 without rotation.

3 , 4 and 10 , the deformable toy 10 includes an appendage 13 removably coupled to the deformable body 11 in a first state of the deformable body 11 . The appendage 13 may be attached to another toy that may be combined with the deformable toy 10 . Alternatively, the appendage 13 may be configured to be attached to the deformable body 11 in the second state of the deformable body. The appendage 13 may be formed as a bent plate-like body, and is partially elastically deformable. At least one opening may be formed in the appendage 13 , and this opening may be configured to allow a portion of the another toy to pass therethrough.

2 to 4 , the accessory body 13 includes a front cover part 13a, a pair of side cover parts 13b extending from each side end of the front cover part 13a, and a front cover part ( It may have a pair of extended cover parts 13c extending from one end of 13a) and separated from each other. Also, as at least one opening of the appendage 13 , the appendage 13 has a first opening 13d , a second opening 13e and a third opening 13f . The first opening 13d is drilled in the front cover portion 13a. The second opening 13e is spaced apart from the first opening 13d and is opened in the front cover portion 13a. The third opening 13f is drilled in each side cover portion 13b. A fitting groove 13i is formed on the inner surface of each side cover portion 13b.

The appendage 13 may be removably coupled to at least one or both of the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B and the third deformable portion 300 in the first state of the deformable body. As shown in FIG. 9 , a pair of positioning protrusions 323 protrude from both side ends of the distal end 320 . Fitting grooves 13g corresponding to the positioning projections 323 are formed in each side cover portion 13b of the appendage 13 . As shown in FIG. 9 , in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the appendage 13 is removable to the distal end 320 so that the positioning protrusion 323 fits into the fitting groove 13g. are combined In the first state of the deformable body 11 , the positioning protrusion 323 and the fitting groove 13g are positioned so that the appendage 13 is not exposed under the deformable body 11 . Further, the appendage 13 has a fitting projection 13h on each side cover portion 13b, and the support portion 210 of the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B is fitted on the inner surface near the front end thereof. It has a fitting hole 217 into which the fitting projection 13h is fitted.

In the first state of the deformable body 11 , a part of the appendage 13 is disposed between the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B narrowed to each other, and the remaining part of the appendage 13 is formed in the third deformable state. disposed within portion 300 (eg, within distal portion 320 ). In the first state of the deformable body 11 , the fitting projections 13h of the appendage fit into the fitting holes 217 of the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B, so that the The part is detachably fitted to the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B that are narrowed to each other. Further, in the first state of the deformable body 11 , the positioning protrusion 323 of the distal end 320 is fitted into the fitting groove 13g of the appendage 13 , while the remaining part of the appendage 13 is is detachably fitted to the distal end 320 of the third deformable part 300 .

By the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B narrowed to each other in the first state of the deformable body 11 and the distal end 320 coupled thereto, the appendage 13 is detachably coupled to the deformable body 11 . . Further, in the first state of the deformable body 11, the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B narrowed to each other fix the distal end 320 by the fitting protrusion 322 and the fitting groove 216, and the distal end portion Since the 320 is fixed through the appendage 13 fixed to the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B, the distal end 320 rotates to the frame part 100 in the first state of the deformable body 11 . It can be stably fixed without any damage.

10 to 15 , the deformable body 11 may be deformed from the first state to the second state. Alternatively, in the sequence of FIGS. 15 to 10 , the deformable body 11 may be deformed from the second state to the first state. The deformable body 11 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 is in an intermediate state partially corresponding to the first state and the second state. In the first state of the deformable body shown in FIGS. 1 and 10 , the deformable toy may take the form of a vehicle. In the second state of the deformable body shown in FIGS. 2 and 15 , the deformable toy may take a form corresponding to the shape of a quadrupedal animal. The first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 shown in FIGS. 1 and 10 are rotated to the driving position for the vehicle shape of the deformable toy. The first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 shown in FIGS. 2 and 15 are rotated to an upright position for a shape corresponding to the animal shape of the quadrupedal walking of the deformable toy.

The deformable toy according to the above-described embodiment includes at least one deformable part for transforming from a first state to a second state, and includes first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B and a third deformable part 300 . and a fourth deformable part 400 . The deformable toy of another embodiment may include only the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B. The deformable toy according to another embodiment may include first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B, and may selectively include one of the third deformable part 300 and the fourth deformable part 400 . The deformable toy of another embodiment may include only one deformable part. In this example, only one deformable portion may include any one of the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B.

In the deformable toy according to the above-described embodiment, the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 are disposed on the outside of the support part 210 . The deformable toy of another embodiment may have first and second rotating parts disposed inside the support part 210 . In this example, in the first state of the deformable body, the first rotating unit 220 may partially cover the inner surface of the support 210 , and the second rotating unit 230 may partially cover the inner surface of the first rotating unit 220 . can be covered with

Hereinafter, a toy set 1 according to an embodiment including a deformable toy 10 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 26 . Fig. 16 shows a toy set according to an embodiment, showing a model toy and a deformable toy taking the form of a vehicle. 17 shows a toy set according to an embodiment, and shows a model toy and a deformable toy that can be combined with the model toy. 18 to 23 sequentially show examples of deforming the deformable toy according to an embodiment to be combined with the model toy. 24 to 26 show an example in which a deformable body and an appendage of a deformable toy according to an embodiment are coupled to a model toy.

16 and 17 , the toy set 1 according to an embodiment includes the deformable toy 10 and the model toy 20 according to the above-described embodiment. The deformable toy 10 according to an embodiment may be combined with the model toy 20 . For example, the deformable body 11 of the deformable toy 10 may be releasably coupled to the model toy 20 while covering the surface of the model toy 20 in the second state of the deformable object 11 . Accordingly, the deformable toy and toy set according to the embodiment may induce a new experience and interest in the user. For example, the user may have fun that the model toy 20 is wearing a defense (armor or armor) formed by deforming the deformable toy 10 . 16 and 17 show a deformable toy 10 independent from the model toy 20, and FIGS. 24 to 26 are a combination of a model toy and a deformable toy made by combining the deformable toy 10 and the model toy 20. shows In FIG. 16 , the deformable toy 10 takes the form of a vehicle and the deformable body 11 is in a first state. In FIG. 17 , the deformable body 11 is in a second state engaged with the model toy. The deformable object 11 is deformed from the first state to the second state so that the deformable toy 10 covers the model toy 20 , and in the second state of the deformable object 11 , the deformable toy 10 is the model toy 20 . and releasably coupled with The deformable body of the deformable toy 10 shown in FIGS. 17 and 24 is in the second state, and takes a form that can partially cover the model toy 20 . Accordingly, the deformable body 11 has a first state independent of the model toy 20 (the state of the deformable body shown in FIG. 16 ), and at least partially covers the model toy 20 and is releasable with the model toy 20 . It is comprised so that it may deform|transform into the 2nd state (state of the deformable body shown in FIGS.

16 and 17 , the model toy 20 may have an external shape corresponding to the shape of a quadrupedal terrestrial animal, for example, an external shape corresponding to the shape of a dinosaur, which may be referred to as a triceratops. The appearance of the model toy 20 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is merely exemplary, and the model toy may have an appearance corresponding to the shape of a land animal that can be combined with a deformable toy.

The model toy 20 has a body part 21 , and the body part 21 may have the shape of a body of a Triceratops. On the left and right sides of the body 21 , a corresponding locking portion 21a is formed, and the corresponding locking portion 21a functions for a releasable coupling between the model toy 20 and the deformable toy 10 . The corresponding locking portion 21a is formed as a female locking portion such as a groove or hole.

In addition, the model toy 20 has a front leg extension 22 and a hind leg extension 23 extending from the body 21 so as to touch the ground. The forelimb extension 22 may have the shape of the forelimbs of Triceratops, and the hindleg extension 23 may have the shape of the hind legs of Triceratops. The model toy 20 may have a tail extension 24 that extends rearwardly from the body 21 . The tail extension 24 may have the shape of a Triceratops tail.

In addition, the model toy 20 may have a neck extension part 25 extending forwardly from the body part 21 and a head extension part 26 extending forwardly from the neck extension part 25 . The neck extension 25 may have a Triceratops neck shape, and the head extension 26 may have a Triceratops head shape. The head extension 26 may be rotatably attached to the neck extension 25 to a predetermined range. The head extension portion 26 has a fan shape, has a frill portion 26a extending substantially upward, and has fitting projections 26b protruding from left and right side ends. The frill part 26a may have a shape of a frill formed on the head of a Triceratops.

At least one deformable part included in the deformable body 11 is rotated or unfolded with respect to the frame part 100 to transform the deformable body 11 from the first state to the second state. In addition, the at least one deformable portion is configured to cover a part of the model toy 20 in the second state of the deformable body 11 . The deformable body 11 of an embodiment includes a frame portion 100 and the at least one deformable portion rotatably coupled to the frame portion 100 , and includes first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B, and a third It includes a deformable part 300 and a fourth deformable part 400 .

The frame part 100 is configured to cover the upper part of the body part 21 of the model toy 20 in the second state of the deformable body.

The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are part of the side of the body part 21 of the model toy 20 in the second state of the deformable body 11 , the front leg extension part 22 and the hind leg extension part 23 ) to cover the Each support portion 210 of the first and second deformable portions is configured to cover the upper portion of each side of the body portion 21 of the model toy. In the first and second variants, the first rotating part 220 is configured to cover the forelimb extension 22 of the model toy, and the second rotating part 230 is configured to cover the hind leg extension 23 of the model toy. is composed The distal end of the first rotating part 220 is formed to correspond to the foot of the front leg extension 22 , and the distal end of the second rotating part 230 is formed to correspond to the foot of the rear leg extension 23 .

The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are configured to rotate in opposite directions with respect to the frame part 100 . In detail, the first and second deformable parts 200A, 200B are spread apart from each other to allow the body part 21 of the model toy to be inserted between the first and second deformable parts 200A, 200B. The position and the second state of the deformable body 11 are narrowed to each other and can be rotated to a covering position covering the body part 21 of the model toy. The support portion 210 of the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B has a locking portion 215 (refer to FIGS. 3 and 4 ). When the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B are rotated to the covered position, the locking portion is releasably engaged with the corresponding locking portion 21a provided on the body portion 21 of the model toy. Accordingly, the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B releasably grip the body portion 21 of the model toy in the covered position (eg, releasably clamp the body portion 21 , or It can be releasably engaged with the body part 21). Therefore, when the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B grip the body part 21 , the deformable object 11 or the deformable toy 10 is connected to the model toy 20 in the second state of the deformable object 11 . may be releasably coupled.

The torsion spring 11c (see FIGS. 3 and 4) of the deformable body 11 urges the first and second deformable portions 200A, 200B to be narrowed toward each other (ie, to the covering position). Accordingly, the deformable body 11 may be stably coupled to the model toy while the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B pressed toward each other are coupled to the body of the model toy.

Each of the rotating portions of the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B is rotated to a running position parallel to the ground in the first state of the deformable body and partially overlaps with each other. In order to transform the deformable body from the first state to the second state, the first rotating part 220 and the second rotating part 230 are rotated to protrude from the supporting part 210 . That is, in the second state of the deformable body, the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 are rotated to an upright position as shown in FIG. 17 . Accordingly, in the second state of the deformable body, the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 are configured to cover the front leg extension 22 and the rear leg extension 23 of the model toy.

The third deformable part 300 does not cover the model toy in the second state of the deformable body. The third deformable part 300 is rotated toward the upper surface of the frame part 100 in the second state of the deformable body. Accordingly, the front end of each support part 210 of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B may be located immediately behind the frill part 26a of the head extension part 26 . When the model toy 20 has a dinosaur shape such as a Triceratops, the frill portion 26a taking the shape of a Triceratops frill has a length substantially corresponding to the length of the head extension 26 . In the second state of the deformable body, since the third deformable part 300 rotates toward the frame part 100 , the deformable body in the second state may be coupled to the model toy 20 without interfering with the frill part 26a.

In order to transform the deformable body from the first state to the second state, the fourth deformable part 400 is rotated backward with respect to the frame part 100 . The fourth deformable portion 400 is configured to cover the tail extension 24 of the model toy in the second state of the deformable body.

The deformable toy 10 according to an embodiment includes an adjunct 13 detachably coupled to the deformable body 11 . The appendage 13 is removably coupled to the at least one deformable portion in a first state of the deformable body. As described above, in the first state of the deformable body, the appendage 13 is removable to the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B and the third deformable part 300 constituting the at least one deformable part. are tightly coupled When the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are rotated to transform the deformable body from the first state to the second state, the appendage 13 is removed from the deformable body 11 .

The accessory body 13 is a model toy 20 positioned in the direction of the rotation axes of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B (the first rotation axes shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) in the second state of the deformable body. ) may be configured to cover a portion of the Specifically, in the second state of the deformable body, the appendage 13 covers the head extension 26 of the model toy 20 positioned in the direction of the rotation axis of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B. and may be releasably coupled to the head extension 26 of the model toy 20 .

18 to 23 show an example in which the deformable toy according to an embodiment is deformed, and FIGS. 24 to 26 show an example in which the deformable body and the appendage in the second state are coupled to the model toy.

Referring to FIG. 18 , in the deformable body 11 in the first state, when an external force is applied to the manipulation unit 214 in a direction that narrows the manipulation unit 214 to each other (eg, when the user picks up the manipulation unit 214), The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are rotated in opposite directions about their respective rotation axes and spread apart from each other. Accordingly, the first and second deformable portions 200A and 200B are rotated to the insertion position.

Next, referring to FIG. 19 , the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are spread apart, and the appendage 13 includes the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B and the third deformable part 300 . removed from the distal end of The appendage 13 is placed to cover the head extension of the model toy.

Next, referring to FIG. 20 , the fourth deformable part 400 is rotated backward and protrudes from the frame part 100 . Next, referring to FIG. 21 , in each of the first and second transforming parts 200A and 200B, the second rotating part 230 is rotated to the upright position, and then the first rotating part 220 is moved to the upright position. is rotated to Next, referring to FIG. 22 , the link part 310 of the third deformable part 300 is rotated downward with respect to the frame part 100 , and the distal end 320 is the deformable body 11 in the first state. It is rotated to a position lower than the position of the distal end 320 . Next, the link unit 310 and the distal end 320 are rotated in the rear direction, and the distal end 320 is disposed on the upper surface of the frame unit 100 in an inverted state.

Next, referring to FIG. 23 , in a state in which the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 and the fourth deforming part 400 are deployed and the distal end 320 is located on the upper surface of the frame part 100 , the insertion The body part 21 of the model toy 20 is inserted between the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B that are spread apart (ie, between the engaging parts spread apart from each other). Alternatively, the frame part 100 is mounted on the body part 21 of the model toy 20 so that the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B spread out to the insertion position cover the body part 21 of the model toy 20 . placed on top As the user releases the manipulation unit 214 , the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are rotated to the covering position so as to be narrowed to each other by the urging force of the torsion spring, and accordingly, the deformable body 11 is a model toy. (20) can be temporarily fixed.

Next, referring to FIGS. 24 and 25 , when the engaging parts 215 of the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are engaged with the corresponding engaging parts 21a, the deformed deformable body 11 is modeled. Mounting to the toy 20 may be completed. Also, the deformable body 11 enters the second state and is releasably coupled to the model toy 20 while covering the model toy 20 . 24 to 26 , in a state in which the deformable body 11 is mounted on the model toy 20 , the frame part 100 and the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are the body parts of the model toy. 21, the first rotating part 220 covers the front leg extension 22 of the model toy, the second rotating part 230 covers the hind leg extension 23 of the model toy, and the fourth variant A portion 400 covers the tail extension 24 of the model toy. With the deformable body 11 mounted on the model toy 20 , the appendage 13 is coupled to the head extension 26 of the model toy 20 so as to cover the head extension 26 of the model toy 20 . Alternatively, the appendage 13 may be coupled to the head extension 26 prior to mounting the deformed deformable body 11 to the model toy.

The model toy according to the embodiment has at least one protrusion on a portion covered by the appendage 13 . Also, the appendage 13 has at least one opening through which the protrusion of the model toy passes. As shown in FIG. 23 , the head extension 26 of the model toy according to an embodiment has a first protrusion 26c and a pair of second protrusions 26d. The first protrusion 26c protrudes near the front end of the head extension 26 , and the second protrusion 26d protrudes from the top of the head extension 26 . The first protrusion 26c may have the shape of a horn formed near the nose of the Triceratops. The second protrusion 26d may have the shape of a horn formed on the upper part of the head of the Triceratops.

A first opening 13d and a second opening 13e are formed in the appendage 13 . When coupling the appendage 13 to the head extension 26 , the first protrusion 26c passes through the first opening 13d and the second protrusion 26d passes through the second opening 13e . Further, the fitting projection 26b is fitted into the fitting groove 13i provided on the inner surface of the side cover portion 13b of the accessory body 13 . Therefore, as shown in Fig. 24, the frill portion 26a is covered by the extended cover portion 13c, the first projection 26c is inserted into the first opening 13d, and the second projection 26d is 2 In the state inserted into the opening 13e, the appendage 13 is releasably coupled to the head extension of the model toy 20 . In addition, a portion corresponding to the eye of the head extension is exposed through the third opening 13f of the appendage 13 .

A procedure in which the deformable body 11 is removed from the model toy 20 and is transformed from the second state to the first state may be reversed from the above-described procedure. When the deformable body 11 is deformed from the second state to the first state and the appendage 13 is coupled to the deformable body 11 in the first state, the deformable toy 10 including the deformable body 11 and the appendage 13 ) takes the form of a vehicle shape shown in FIGS. 1 and 16 . From the shape of the vehicle shape of the deformable toy 10 , the user can have fun that the deformable toy before being combined with the model toy assumes a vehicle shape different from that of the model toy and can drive.

24 to 26 , in a state in which the deformable body 11 in the second state covers the model toy 20 and the accessory 13 is coupled to the model toy 20 , the user 100), the first and second deforming parts 200A and 200B, the supporting parts 210 and the first and second rotating parts 220 and 230 of the first and second deforming parts 200A and 200B, and the fourth deformation It can be recognized by the unit 400 that the model toy 20 is wearing a kind of protection (eg, armor). From the combination of the deformable toy 10 and the model toy 20, the user can transform and model the deformable toy having the form of a vehicle into the armor of the model toy, which is completely different from the fun that they have from the separate form. It can be fun to see that the toy is wearing armor made by the deformable toy.

In addition, when the deformable body 11 in the second state covers the model toy 20, the distal end 320 of the third deformable unit 300 provided with the front wheel is inverted from behind the frill unit 26a and the frame unit 100 ) is located on the top of the Accordingly, the user can have a unique deformation fun that a part of the vehicle with front wheels is deformed behind the head extension 26 . Also, due to the distal end 320 being rotated by the frame portion 100, the deformable body 11 is easy to install in the model toy 20 having a relatively large protrusion (eg, frill portion 26a) on the head extension portion 26 . can be combined.

The first state and the second state of the deformable body 11 are two characteristic states of the deformable body 11 . The intermediate shape that the deformable body 11 takes while reversibly deforming to the first state and the second state may partially correspond to the shape of the model toy 20 . Accordingly, the user can have another fun from the deformable toy 10 in this intermediate form.

When the deformable body 11 is reversibly deformed into the first state and the second state, the user can easily rotate the first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B apart from each other through the operation of picking up the manipulation unit 214 . can The first and second deformable parts 200A and 200B are rotated in opposite directions with the model toy interposed therebetween, and are transformed to a second state to cover the model toy or to a first state independent from the model toy. Therefore, the deformable body 11 can be deformed to be mounted on and detached from the model toy 20 with a simple structure and operation method.

Although the technical spirit of the present disclosure has been described by examples shown in some embodiments and the accompanying drawings, it does not depart from the technical spirit and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It should be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and alterations within the scope may be made. Further, such substitutions, modifications and variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (19)

1. a deformable body configured to deform into a first state having a predetermined shape and a second state having a shape different from the predetermined shape,

   The variant is

   A frame part having an appearance,

   At least one deformable portion configured to be rotatable with respect to the frame portion,

   The at least one deformation part,

   a support part rotatably coupled to the frame part about a first rotation axis;

   rotatably coupled to the support part about a second rotational axis, configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the support part in the first state, and to the support part for transformation from the first state to the second state a first rotating part configured to be rotated with respect to the support part and protrude with respect to the support part;

   is rotatably coupled to the support part about a third rotational axis, and is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the first rotational part in the first state, and is configured to cover at least a portion of the surface of the first rotational part in the first state, for transformation from the first state to the second state comprising a second rotating portion configured to be rotated relative to the support and project relative to the support,

   transforming toys.
2. According to claim 1,

   At least a part of the first rotating part is located between the surface of the supporting part and the surface of the second rotating part facing the surface of the supporting part in the first state,

   transforming toys.
3. According to claim 1,

   The first rotating part includes a concave part into which a part of the second rotating part is inserted in the first state in the side part,

   transforming toys.
4. According to claim 1,

   The support part includes a first hinge part hingedly connected to the first rotation part and a second hinge part hingedly connected to the second rotation part,

   one of the first hinge part and the second hinge part is disposed closer to the first rotation axis than the other one,

   transforming toys.
5. According to claim 1,

   The second axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation extend in a direction crossing the first axis of rotation,

   transforming toys.
6. 6. The method of claim 5,

   The second axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation are parallel to each other,

   transforming toys.
7. According to claim 1,

   The first rotating part and the second rotating part are rotated relative to the support for transformation from the first state to the second state and configured to protrude in a direction away from the first axis of rotation,

   transforming toys.
8. a deformable body configured to deform into a first state having a predetermined shape and a second state having a shape different from the predetermined shape,

   The variant is

   A frame part having an appearance,

   At least one deformable portion rotatably coupled to the frame portion,

   The at least one deformation part,

   a first deformable part rotatably coupled to the frame part about one of a pair of first rotation shafts located on both sides of the frame part;

   and a second deformable part rotatably coupled to the frame part about the other one of the pair of first rotation shafts,

   Each of the first and second deformable parts,

   a support part coupled to the frame part rotatably about a corresponding first rotation shaft among the pair of first rotation shafts;

   rotatably coupled to the support part about a second rotational axis, configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the support part in the first state, and to the support part for transformation from the first state to the second state a first rotating part configured to be rotated with respect to the support part and protrude with respect to the support part;

   is rotatably coupled to the support part about a third rotational axis, and is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the first rotational part in the first state, and is configured to cover at least a portion of the surface of the first rotational part in the first state, for transformation from the first state to the second state comprising a second rotating portion configured to be rotated relative to the support and project relative to the support,

   transforming toys.
9. 9. The method of claim 8,

   The first and second deformable parts are configured to be rotatable in opposite directions,

   transforming toys.
10. 9. The method of claim 8,

    The at least one deformable portion further comprises a third deformable portion coupled to the frame portion rotatably about a fourth rotational shaft extending in a direction crossing the pair of first rotational shafts,

    transforming toys.
11. 11. The method of claim 10,

    The third deformation part,

    a link part rotatably coupled to the frame part about the fourth rotation axis;

    a distal end rotatably coupled to the link portion and configured to rotate toward the frame portion for transformation from the first state to the second state;

    transforming toys.
12. 12. The method of claim 11,

    wherein the distal end is configured to rotate to a position lower than a position of the distal end in the first state for transformation from the first state to the second state;

    transforming toys.
13. 12. The method of claim 11,

    The first and second deformable portions are narrowed to each other in the first state and configured to engage with the distal end in the lateral direction,

    transforming toys.
14. 11. The method of claim 10,

    The at least one deformable portion further comprises a fourth deformable portion coupled to the frame portion rotatably about a fifth rotational shaft spaced apart from the fourth rotational shaft along any one of the pair of first rotational shafts,

    the frame portion and the first and second deformable portions are configured to receive the fourth deformable portion in the first state;

    transforming toys.
15. 11. The method of claim 10,

    and an appendage removably coupled to at least one of the first and second deformable portions and the third deformable portion in the first state.

    transforming toys.
16. 16. The method of claim 15,

    a part of the appendage is disposed between the first and second deformable parts in the first state and is detachably fitted to the first and second deformable parts narrowed to each other;

    The remaining part of the appendage is detachably fitted to the third deformable part in the first state,

    transforming toys.
17. model toys,

    Claims 1 to 14, comprising the deformable toy of any one of claims,

    wherein the at least one deformable portion of the deformable body is configured to be rotated relative to the frame portion for transformation from the first state to the second state to cover a portion of the model toy in the second state,

    toy set.
18. 18. The method of claim 17,

    The deformable toy is removably coupled to the at least one deformable portion in the first state of the deformable body and covers a portion of the model toy positioned in the direction of the first rotational axis in the second state of the deformable body. comprising an appendage comprising;

    toy set.
19. 19. The method of claim 18,

    wherein the model toy has at least one protrusion on the portion covered by the appendage, the appendage having at least one opening through which the protrusion of the model toy passes;

    toy set.

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