JP3909263B2 - Toys and articles that rotate some parts - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a toy and an article that rotate a part of a part.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, many toys that rotate parts such as disks are known. For example, a doll with rotating eyes, a model airplane with rotating propellers, and the like. Such toys include those that are rotated by directly touching the components to be rotated, those that operate to pull and rotate the levers that are externally exposed, and those that use the power of a motor or the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the toy that is directly rotated by the hand described above, the correlation between the operation and the rotation is so obvious that the child is less interested. Furthermore, when the toy object is an infant whose hands and fingers are not sufficiently developed, it cannot be operated well.
[0004]
Further, taking out the lever to the outside results in a projection that is uneasy in terms of strength. Furthermore, as in the case of direct rotation with the hand, if the child is an infant whose hands and fingers are not sufficiently developed, it cannot be operated well.
[0005]
In a toy that uses power such as a motor, the complexity of the structure increases the weight and capacity. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost is high, and the running cost is high because a dry battery is required for driving.
[0006]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a toy and an article that can attract a viewer's interest with a simple and low-cost structure in a toy and an article that rotate a part of a part.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.
[0008]
The toy (1) of the present invention is visible from the outside of the main body (2), the moving body (4) attached to the main body so as to reciprocate using the movement applied to the main body, and the main body. A rotating body (3) that is attached to a position and supported rotatably with respect to the main body, and a transmission unit (5, 6) that converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a rotating motion and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body. , 26), and the transmission unit converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a unidirectional rotational motion and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body, and the transmission unit receives power from the reciprocating motion of the moving body. A gear train (G: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) for transmission to the body is provided, and the transmission unit has a number of gears that transmit power when the moving body moves in one direction. When the moving body moves to the other side so that it becomes an odd number, power is transmitted. The reciprocating motion of the moving body is converted into a unidirectional rotational motion by switching the number of gears transmitting power between the odd number and the even number so that the number of gears to be rotated is an even number. The problem mentioned above is solved by transmitting to the body .
[0009]
According to the present invention, the moving body reciprocates with the movement of the main body, and the reciprocating motion of the moving body is transmitted to the rotating body via the transmission unit, so that the rotating body rotates. Therefore, there is no need to project an operation member such as a lever to the outside. Further, since it is not necessary to use a driving source such as a motor, the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since the rotating body can be rotated without operating the lever or directly rotating by hand, it is possible to attract the viewer's interest.
[0010]
The moving body only needs to reciprocate as the main body moves. For example, a pendulum, a weight attached to a rail, a piston, or the like can be used. The attachment position of the rotating body may be visible from the outside, and may be provided outside the main body or may be provided inside. Moreover, it is good also as a movement between the position which can be visually recognized, and the position which cannot be visually recognized. The transmission part should just be able to convert the reciprocating motion of a moving body into a rotational motion. For example, a rotary motion at a fulcrum of the pendulum may be used, a rack and pinion may be used, or a crank may be used. Further, the entire reciprocating motion may be converted into a rotational motion, or a part thereof may be converted into a rotational motion.
[0011]
Further, in the toy according to the present invention, the transmission unit converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a unidirectional rotational motion and transmits it to the rotating body, so that the reciprocating motion of the moving body or the reciprocating motion of the moving body is generated. and the swing, the correlation between the rotation body is unknown, Ru der possible to draw a further viewer's interest.
[0012]
In the toy according to the present invention, the transmission unit is provided with a gear train for transmitting the power generated by the reciprocating motion of the moving body to the rotating body, and the transmission unit is configured as a power source when the moving body moves in one direction. The number of gears transmitting power is an odd number so that the number of gears transmitting power is an even number when the moving body moves to the other so that the number of gears transmitting power is an odd number. By switching between an even number of sheets, the reciprocating motion of the moving body is converted into a unidirectional rotational motion and transmitted to the rotating body . According to this transmission unit, the number of gears constituting the power transmission path from the moving body to the rotating body is switched between an odd number and an even number according to the direction of the reciprocating motion of the moving body. Two-way motion is converted into one-way rotational motion of the rotating body. Therefore, the power by the reciprocating motion of the moving body can be transmitted to the rotating body without waste.
[0013]
In the toy according to the present invention, the gear train is attached to a first gear (22) whose rotational direction changes in accordance with the direction of reciprocating motion of the moving body, and a first gear attached to a position away from the first gear. Between the first gear and the second gear (24) and the third gear (25), and the position (28a) meshing with the second gear and the position (28b) meshing with the third gear. And a fourth gear (23) movably mounted in meshed condition, the gear train transmitting power when the fourth gear is meshed with the second gear. When the number of gears is an odd number and the fourth gear is meshed with the third gear, the number of gears that transmit power may be an even number. In this case, the fourth gear moves between the two positions by the power from the first gear. The number of gears constituting the power transmission path from the moving body to the rotating body is switched between an odd number and an even number. Therefore, the power transmission path can be switched using the reciprocating motion of the moving body, and the reciprocating motion of the moving body can be converted into a unidirectional rotational motion with a simple structure.
[0014]
In the toy of the present invention, a pendulum (4) may be attached to the main body as the moving body. In this case, since the pendulum moves only by tilting the main body, the rotating body can be rotated with high sensitivity to the swinging of the main body. In addition, since the rotation of the shaft that supports the pendulum can be used, the structure can be made simpler than when a slider crank mechanism or the like is used.
[0015]
The toy of the present invention may be configured as a riser. It is possible to attract the viewer's interest by rotating the rotating body by the roll of the riser.
[0016]
The article of the present invention is an article (1) that does not include a power source for moving the main body (2), and is a moving body attached to the main body so as to reciprocate using the movement applied to the main body (1). 4), a rotating body (3) attached at a position visible from the outside of the main body and supported rotatably with respect to the main body, and a reciprocating motion of the moving body converted into a rotational motion, A transmission section (5 , 6, 26) that transmits to the rotating body, the transmission section converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a one-way rotational motion and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body, Is provided with a gear train for transmitting the power generated by the reciprocating motion of the moving body to the rotating body, and the transmission unit has an odd number of gears for transmitting the power when the moving body moves in one direction. If the moving body moves to the other side, The reciprocating motion of the moving body is converted into a unidirectional rotational motion by switching the number of gears transmitting power between an odd number and an even number so that the number of gears to be transmitted is an even number. By transmitting to the rotating body , the above-described problems are solved. The articles of the present invention include various daily necessities such as toys, ornaments, furniture, stationery, signs, and the like.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a toy 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The toy 1 is configured as a so-called rising gambler that rolls up when the toy 1 is rolled up and becomes stationary as shown in FIG. The toy 1 is especially configured as a toy for babies or infants. The toy 1 includes a main body 2 imitating an animal and a rotating body 3 that is rotatably supported by the main body 2.
[0018]
The main body 2 includes a head portion 2a, a body portion 2b, a bottom portion 2c, and a transparent cover 2d. Each part 2a-2d is formed with a synthetic resin, for example. By assembling each part 2a-2d, the main body 2 forms an egg shape that is long in the vertical direction as a whole. That is, the shape is easy to tilt and easy to roll. It should be noted that there are no projections such as levers that are uneasy in strength outside the main body 2.
[0019]
The transparent cover 2d is formed of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin, and the rotating body 3 attached to the inside can be visually recognized. By providing the rotating body 3 inside the main body 2, damage due to external impact is prevented, and it is also possible to prevent rotation from being hindered by contact from the outside. The rotating body 3 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin. The rotating body 3 has a spiral pattern 3a drawn on its surface and a plurality of protrusions 3b ... 3b on the circumference. Thereby, it becomes easy to visually recognize the rotation of the rotating body 3, and the attention of the infant can be attracted.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of the internal configuration of the toy 1. The bottom 2c includes a pendulum 4 as a moving body, a shaft 5 to which the pendulum 4 is attached, a gear box 6 for transmitting the rotation of the shaft 5 to the rotating body 3, and a storage portion 7 for storing the rotating body 3. A weight 8 for biasing the center of gravity of the toy 1 downward is provided.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 3, the pendulum 4 has an arm 4a and a weight 4b attached to the lower end of the arm 4a. For example, the arm 4a is made of synthetic resin and the weight 4b is made of metal. The arm 4 a has an upper end fixed to the shaft 5 and rotates integrally with the shaft 5. The shaft 5 is rotatably supported by a front surface portion 6c and a back surface portion 6d of the gear box 6. For this reason, when the toy 1 swings, the pendulum 4 performs a pendulum motion with the shaft 5 as a fulcrum, and the shaft 5 rotates in both directions along with the motion. A stopper 6b is provided on the side surface 6a of the gear box 6 so as to protrude into the movement range of the arm 4a. Thereby, the motion of the pendulum 4 is kept within a predetermined range, and the collision of the weight 4b with the inner side surface of the bottom 2c is avoided. Therefore, by increasing the length of the arm 4a, the moment due to the reciprocating motion of the weight 4b can be increased and applied to the shaft 5.
[0022]
The weight 8 is made of, for example, metal, and the toy 1 can be restored from the collapsed state to the stationary state shown in FIG.
[0023]
In addition, a sound source unit 9 is provided on the bottom 2c. A bell is attached to the inside of the sound source unit 9, and the bell is sounded as the toy 1 rolls.
[0024]
4 and 5 are views of the inside of the gear box 6 as viewed from the front side of the toy 1 (the side on which the rotating body 3 is attached). A gear train G is provided inside the gear box 6. The gear train G includes a gear 20 attached to the shaft 5, a gear 21 attached to mesh with the gear 20 (see FIG. 3), and a gear 22 attached to the same shaft as the gear 21 (first ), A gear 23 (fourth gear) attached to mesh with the gear 22, and a gear 24 (second gear) and a gear 25 (third gear) attached below the gear 23. included. The gear 24 and the gear 25 are attached so as to mesh with each other. The shafts of the respective gears are rotatably supported by the front surface portion 6c and the back surface portion 6d. The gear 24 is attached to a shaft 26, and the rotating body 3 is attached to the front end side of the shaft 26.
[0025]
The gear 23 is attached to a shaft 27, and both ends of the shaft 27 are supported by guides 28 and 28 provided on the front surface portion 6c and the back surface portion 6d (see FIGS. 4 and 5, the guide of the front surface portion 6c is not shown). ing. The guide 28 is provided so as to draw an arc centered on the axis of the gear 22. For this reason, the shaft 27 is movable between the end portions 28 a and 28 b of the guide 28. The gear 23 moves in the direction of rotation when the gear 22 rotates. Further, when the shaft 27 is located at the end portion 28a, the gear 23 and the gear 24 are engaged, and when the shaft 27 is located at the end portion 28b, the gear 23 and the gear 25 are engaged.
[0026]
Therefore, when the pendulum 4 swings to one side, the power from the pendulum 4 is transmitted to the rotating body 3 via the gear 20, gear 21, gear 22, gear 23, and gear 24 (FIG. 4), and when the pendulum 4 swings to the other side. The power by the pendulum 4 is transmitted to the rotating body 3 through the gear 20, the gear 21, the gear 22, the gear 23, the gear 25, and the gear 24 (FIG. 5). That is, the number of gears that transmit power is switched between odd and even according to the direction in which the pendulum 4 moves. For this reason, the rotating direction of the rotating body 3 is always the same regardless of which direction the pendulum 4 swings.
[0027]
As described above, in the toy 1, the rotating body 3 rotates in one direction when the main body 2 rolls. In addition, a motor or lever for rotating the rotating body 3 is not required. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the structure, reduce the size, reduce the weight, stabilize the strength, reduce the cost, and even play with infants who have not developed hands and fingers. It is also possible to pull
[0028]
Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. The internal configuration is the same as that of the above-described embodiment unless otherwise specified.
[0029]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a rattle 50. Rotating bodies 50b and 50b are provided on a cylindrical main body 50a of the rattle 50. The rotating body 50b rotates by swinging the rattle 50 in front of the infant.
[0030]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a gym 51 for infants. An underlay 51c including a rotating body 51b is attached to the beam portion 51a of the gym 51. A main body (not shown) of the lower decoration 51c is provided on the back side of the rotating body 51b, and the rotating body 51b swings integrally with the main body and rotates by power transmitted from the main body.
[0031]
FIG. 8 is a view showing an example in which the present invention is applied to an infant cartey 52. Eyes 52b and 52b as rotating bodies are provided on a main body 52a simulating a monkey's face. When the automobile starts running, the main body 52a swings and the eyes 52b rotate.
[0032]
FIG. 9 is a view showing an example in which the present invention is applied to the ring 53. A rotating body 53c is provided on a decoration 53b (main body) to be placed on the uppermost stage of the stacked rings 53a ... 53a. The ring 53a placed at the lowest stage has a ground contact surface formed in a curved surface shape, and the stacked ring 53 swings to rotate the rotating body 53c.
[0033]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a riding toy 54. The riding toy 54 is formed to resemble an airplane, and a propeller 54b as a rotating body is provided on a body 54a (main body). An arcuate plate 54d is stretched on the leg 54c of the riding toy 54, and the propeller 54b rotates when the body 54a swings back and forth.
[0034]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a ball 55. A rotating body 55b is provided on a spherical main body 55a whose surface is formed of a synthetic resin or cloth. Even if the main body 55a rolls in any direction, the rotator 55b rotates in the same direction, so it is possible to attract the viewer's interest.
[0035]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a bus toy 56. A rotating body 56b is provided on a main body 56a simulating a ship. When the main body 56a is floated on the water surface and swings, the rotating body 56b rotates.
[0036]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to the stuffed toy 57. A rotating body 57b is provided on the abdomen of the main body 57a imitating an animal. The rotator 57b rotates by playing the main body 57a and the like.
[0037]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a toy for playing house 58. A rotating body 58b is provided on the side surface of the main body 58a simulating a pan.
[0038]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a baton-type toy 59. At the tip of the cylindrical main body 59a, there are provided a shaft 59b that is rotatably supported and a rotating body 59c that is attached to the shaft 59b and rotates integrally with the shaft 59b. The rotating body 59c rotates by shaking the main body 59a.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a belt-type toy 60. A rotating body 60b is provided on the buckle 60a (main body). When the child wearing the belt-type toy 60 moves, the rotating body 60b rotates.
[0039]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a musical instrument type toy 61. A doll 61b (main body) is provided on the piano portion 61a, and a rotating body 61c is provided on the abdomen of the doll 61b. The musical instrument type toy 61 is configured such that the doll 61b swings by pressing the keyboard 61d... 61d, and the rotating body 61c rotates by the swing.
[0040]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a cracker 62. Rotating bodies 62b and 62b are provided on the ball portions 62a and 62a (main body) of the cracker 62, respectively. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a pendulum toy such as a yo-yo.
[0041]
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a doll 63. The doll's head 63a (main body) is provided with rotating bodies 63b and 63b as eyes.
[0042]
20-22, the example which applied this invention to the ornament is shown.
[0043]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to the hat 64. A main body 64a imitating a face is provided on the front surface of the hat 64, and rotating bodies 64b and 64b are provided as eyes. When the user walks while wearing the hat 64, the rotating body 64b rotates, and it is possible to attract the interest of what to see. That is, the present invention can be used for fashion.
[0044]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to the pendant 65. Rotating bodies 65b and 65b are provided on the pendant top 65a (main body). In addition to this, the present invention can be applied to decorative items to be worn such as badges.
[0045]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a car accessory 66. The car accessory 66 is configured to notify other drivers that an infant is on board. An infant's face is drawn on the plate 66a (main body), and a rotating body 66b is provided as its eyes. As the automobile runs, the plate 66a swings and the rotating body 66b rotates, which can attract the attention of other drivers.
[0046]
23 to 26 show examples in which the present invention is applied to a practical product.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a baby chair 67. The main body 67a as a chair has a grounding portion 67b in a bow shape and can swing back and forth. A rotating body 67c is provided on the side surface of the main body 67a. Since the rotating body 67c rotates in one direction even if the main body 67a swings in any of the front and rear directions, it is possible to attract the interest of what is seen. Note that the present invention can also be applied to a swing chair for adults.
[0047]
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to the ballpoint pen 68. The main body 68a includes a pen portion 68b and a decoration portion 68c. The decoration portion 68c is provided with a rotating body 68d. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to other writing instruments such as fountain pens and mechanical pencils.
[0048]
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a key holder 69. Rotating bodies 69b and 69b are provided on a decoration 69a (main body) of the key holder 69. In addition, a rotating body may be provided on the decoration of the strap of the mobile phone.
[0049]
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a display doll 70 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The head 70a (main body) of the display doll 70 is supported by a spring (not shown) provided on the neck 70b, and can swing. The head 70a is provided with rotating bodies 70c and 70c as eyes. The rotating bodies 70c and 70c rotate by touching the head 70a or by swinging the head 70a by wind. Thereby, it is possible to attract a passerby's attention and to fully exhibit the advertising function. In addition, this doll can be used as a normal figurine or a piggy bank by reducing the scale.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the moving body reciprocates in relation to the movement of the main body, and the reciprocating motion of the moving body is transmitted to the rotating body via the transmission unit, so that the rotating body rotates. Therefore, it is not necessary to project a protrusion such as a lever to the outside. In addition, since it is not necessary to use a motor or the like, the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since the rotating body can be rotated without operating the lever or directly rotating by hand, it is possible to attract the viewer's interest.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a toy according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of an internal configuration of the toy of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a view of the inside of the front part of the toy of FIG. 1 as viewed from the side.
4 is a view of the inside of the toy gear box of FIG. 1 as viewed from the front side.
5 is a view of the inside of the toy gear box of FIG. 1 as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a rattle.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a gym.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a cart.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a knob ring.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a riding toy.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a ball.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a bus toy.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a stuffed animal.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a toy for playing items.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a baton type toy.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a belt-type toy.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a musical instrument type toy.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a cracker.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a doll.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a hat.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a pendant.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a car accessory.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a baby chair.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a ballpoint pen.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a key ring.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a display doll.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toy 2 Main body 3 Rotating body 4 Pendulum 5 Shaft 6 Gear box 20 Gear 21 Gear 22 Gear 23 Gear 24 Gear 25 Gear 26 Axis G Gear train

Claims (5)

The body,
A moving body attached to the main body so as to reciprocate using movement applied to the main body;
A rotating body attached to a position visible from the outside of the main body and supported rotatably with respect to the main body;
A transmission unit that converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a rotational motion and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body ,
The transmission unit converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a rotational motion in one direction and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body,
The transmission unit is provided with a gear train for transmitting power from the reciprocating motion of the moving body to the rotating body,
The transmission unit has an odd number of gears that transmit power when the moving body moves to one side, and an even number of gears that transmit power when the moving body moves to the other side. By switching the number of gears that transmit power between an odd number and an even number, the reciprocating motion of the moving body is converted into a one-way rotational motion and transmitted to the rotating body. Toy. The gear train includes a first gear whose rotation direction changes in accordance with the direction of reciprocation of the moving body, a second gear and a third gear attached at positions deviated from the first gear. A fourth gear mounted so as to be movable in a state of meshing with the first gear between a position meshing with the second gear and a position meshing with the third gear;
  In the gear train, when the fourth gear is meshed with the second gear, the number of gears transmitting power is an odd number, and the fourth gear is meshed with the third gear. The toy according to claim 1, wherein the toy is configured such that the number of gears for transmitting power is an even number. The toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a pendulum is attached to the main body as the moving body. The toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the toy is configured as a rising dwarf. In an article that does not include a power source for moving the body,
  A moving body attached to the main body so as to reciprocate using movement applied to the main body;
  A rotating body attached to a position visible from the outside of the main body and supported rotatably with respect to the main body;
  A transmission unit that converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a rotational motion and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body,
  The transmission unit converts the reciprocating motion of the moving body into a rotational motion in one direction and transmits the rotational motion to the rotating body,
  The transmission unit is provided with a gear train for transmitting power from the reciprocating motion of the moving body to the rotating body,
  The transmission unit has an odd number of gears that transmit power when the moving body moves to one side, and an even number of gears that transmit power when the moving body moves to the other side. By switching the number of gears that transmit power between an odd number and an even number, the reciprocating motion of the moving body is converted into a one-way rotational motion and transmitted to the rotating body. Goods to be.

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