CZ326792A3 - Composed toy - Google Patents

Abstract

The plaything, which lends itself to the formation of small animals or dolls, comprises essentially a main body (2) of spherical shape and two auxiliary bodies (4, 7) which reproduce anthropomorphic and/or zoomorphic parts and which have respective internal cup surfaces (6, 9) slidingly coupled with the main body (2). The two auxiliary bodies (4, 7) carry complementary elements (10 to 15) together defining a ball joint whose ball centre (P) is substantially coincident with the centre of the spherical surface of the main body (2). <IMAGE>

Description

A compound toy, for example in the form of an animal or a puppet

Field of the invention

The invention relates to playable articles and has been created with particular reference to the possibility of its use in the manufacture of toys in the form of animals or puppets which can be combined with food products such as. They are gifts or surprises, and are inserted into hollow food products such as chocolate eggs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In this field, it is necessary to give gifts or surprises the most distinctive play component; there is therefore a need to solve a requirement that is difficult to meet with common toys made in one unit. The solution already used in the past, for example as a surprise, hidden in chocolate eggs, was therefore in the construction of toys or play pieces in several parts: in this case the consumer (usually a child) takes the toy (usually stored in a protective cover) from the egg and then assemble, which actually plays.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the invention to provide a toy that is improved in this respect, particularly with respect to the creation of an animal or puppet which can assume different selected positions at the user's preference.

According to the invention, the object is achieved by a composite toy, characterized in that it comprises at least a first body and a second body coupled together so as to be orientable to one another along a circular path, the articulated coupling defining a articulated center , substantially coinciding with the center of said path.

The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the drawings, in which:

Figures 1 and 2 are general perspective views of the toy of the invention shown in two different positions in use, and Figure 3 shows a cross-section of the toy of Figures 1 and 2;

For this purpose, the illustration is an internal structure. In the drawings, the toy as a whole is designated by reference numeral I and is in the form of an animal, such as a cow or a buffalo. However, the choice of animal species is totally free, and can generally include various beings of anthropomorphic and / or zoomorphic character. The invention is further suitable for making completely different toys (e.g. vehicles, etc.).

In the embodiment shown, the toy is composed essentially of three parts, namely:

a central spherical body 2 with a diametrical through hole 3, a front body 4 having, as shown, an outer surface defining anthropomorphic and / or zoomorphic features, and an inner surface 6 of a spherical cup shape, and

The rear body 7, which like the front body 4, according to the illustration, has an outer surface 6 having anthropomorphic and / or zoomorphic features, as well as an inner surface 2 having the shape of a round cup.

Obviously, the front and back attributes assigned to bodies 4 and 7 refer to parts of the beings reproduced in a toy: it should be noted that this designation is ambiguous and freely interpretable, so it is not restrictive in nature.

In the assembled device, the auxiliary bodies 6 and 7 abut the spherical body 2 so that the cup-shaped surfaces engage it and come into contact with the spherical body 2, in particular its two polar ones.

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In this way, a coupling is formed between each auxiliary body 6, 7 ^{and the} main body 2, which allows their relative orientation around the spherical surface, which in the illustrated embodiment is defined by the outer surface of the body 2 to which X is. X adapted ®ba cup-shaped form δ and 9. * ': ~ ·· Vfi, IP,. .Ri O14

The auxiliary bodies 8 and 7 also have additional elements 10 and 7.

11, which in common arrangement define with the central joint a spherical joint, designated P, and practically coinciding with the center of the spherical surface of the body 2.

. In the illustrated embodiment, the articulated portion 10 is formed by a shaft 12 which extends radially from the inner cup ^{7 of the} surface thereof by the body 4 radially towards it and carries at its free end a spherical head or core 13.

The complementary hinge part 11 is also formed by a shaft 14 which protrudes radially from the inner cup-shaped surface 9 of the body and carries at its free end a cup-like structure 15 defining a cup or seat for receiving the ball 13.

The parts 10 and 11 as well as the body 2, 4 and 7 are preferably cast entirely from plastic material, as a result of which the cup 15 is capable of radially retreating to some extent (which is increased by any notches made in the inlet section). 13 by surprise.

The hinge arrangement shown in Fig. 3 is given by way of example only and may be replaced by a functionally equivalent hinge arrangement.

However, to optimize the invention it is important that the articulation center P coincides or at least substantially coincides with the center of the surface of the spherical body 2.

However, it should be noted that the body is not required to be spherical in its entirety (although this solution is advantageous for many reasons for simplicity of construction): in fact, it is sufficient for them to have a spherical construction. the parts # which are intended to cooperate with the cups or bowls delimited by the inner surfaces 6 and 9 of the auxiliary bodies 4 and these

It should also be noted that there is no need for the toy to comprise two auxiliary bodies: in order to carry out the invention, it is indeed sufficient that only one of these bodies be provided. Again, it is important to note that it is not essential that the surfaces 6 and 9 have a spherical course complementary to the course of the body 2, so that the auxiliary bodies 4 # 2 ^{abut the} spherical surface of the main body. To this end, the spherical cup surfaces (although this is not a preferred solution) may be replaced by non-spherical cups which are intended to remain spaced apart from the surface of the body 2 except around their peripheral circular regions. Similarly, at least some of the advantages of the invention can be retained if the bond between the main body 2 and the auxiliary bodies 4 # 2 is not made by means of a spherical surface, but instead is dimensionally limited (also with respect to hinge 10 # 11) so circular surface {i. more correctly, paths), for example by means of cylindrical bonding surfaces.

Bonding using spherical surfaces is obviously a preferred solution; however, a bond along a circular path is also within the scope of the invention.

From the foregoing, it is apparent that the construction of the toy as just described is ideally suited for creating toys in the form of animals or puppets which can easily assume different positions as illustrated by way of example. on. 1 and 2, simply due to the different orientations of the auxiliary bodies 4 and 7 with respect to the main body 2, and thus due to the different relative orientations of the bodies 4 and 7.

For example, Fig. 1 shows the position in which the animal represented by the toy 1 is substantially straight, whereas in the position shown in Fig. 2 the same animal is rotated completely to one side. Obviously, the same construction allows the being represented by the device to be rotated to the positions in which it lies or is erected, etc., at will; user.

. As already mentioned, the use of the articulated toy according to the invention is not bound to the formation of shapes such as puppets or animals, although it is preferred, but the invention can be used for other purposes.

Claims (9)

A composite toy # characterized by comprising at least a first body (2) and a second body (4 # 7) # coupled together so as to be orientable to each other along a circular path (2 # 6, 9) # wherein the articulated coupling device (2) 10 # 11) defines a hinge center (P) substantially coinciding with the center of said track. with A toy according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: "* Main body '{2)" and "----------- -— --— two auxiliary bodies (4 # 7) #, each of which is coupled to the main body (2) so that is orientable along said circular path # a - complementary articulated portions (10 # 11) # supported by two auxiliary bodies (7) defining a joint (P) with a hinge center (P) # coinciding with the center of said track. 3c A toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the relative orientation is achieved along the spheres. and that the hinged members (10 # 11) are of spherical type and define a hinge center # substantially coinciding with the center of the spherical surface (2 # 6 # 9). Toy according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the main body (2) is generally spherical. Toy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the auxiliary bodies (4 # 7) have each outer surfaces (5 # 8) # which represent anthropomorphic and / or zoomorphic formations. 6. The toy of claim 2, wherein the additional portions consist essentially of: a core (13) supported by one (4) of the auxiliary bodies, and - a cup-like structure (15) supported by a second (7) of auxiliary bodies comprising a core (13). 7th toy according to claim 6, characterized in that the core (13) and cup body (15) are carried by respective shafts (12, 14) extending generally radially relative to the circular path (2 ^ 6, 9) _Λ _ _______ Toy according to claim 8, characterized in that the cup-like structure (15) consists wholly of compliant material, allowing the core (13) to be snapped therein by snap engagement. Toy according to claim 3, characterized in that the main body (2) has a through hole (3) through which the additional shapes (10, 11) pass.