TOP TOY COMPONENT AND TOP TOY

Abstract

A top toy component of a top toy includes a first trunk part including first and second layers having first and second holes respectively, and a lock member. The lock member is inserted into the first and second holes, attaches the first and second layers to each other by rotating relatively with respect to the first and second layers. The lock member has a recess into which a portion of a different member of the top toy is arranged to be detachably inserted. The lock member is configured to lock the attaching the first and second layers, and to unlock the attaching by receiving rotational force of the different member via the recess to rotate relatively with respect to the first and second layers.

Claims

1. A top toy component of a top toy, comprising: a first trunk part including first and second layers having first and second holes respectively; and a lock member being inserted into the first and second holes, and attaching the first and second layers to each other by rotating relatively with respect to the first and second layers, the lock member having a recess into which a portion of a different member of the top toy is arranged to be detachably inserted, the lock member being configured to lock the attaching the first and second layers, and to unlock the attaching by receiving rotational force of the different member via the recess to rotate relatively with respect to the first and second layers.

2. The top toy component according to claim 1, wherein the different member includes a second trunk part, and a shaft member, the shaft member is detachably attached to the second trunk part, and one end of the shaft member is arranged to be inserted in the recess.

3. The toy top component according to claim 2, wherein the recess is formed on a lower end of the lock member.

4. The top toy component according to claim 3, wherein the second layer is the bottommost layer, the second layer includes a fixing part for fixing the second trunk part, and the recess is arranged not to receive the rotational force from the shaft member when the second trunk part is attached to the fixing part.

5. The top toy component according to claim 4, wherein the shaft member includes an engagement part, the lock member includes an engaged part being configured at the recess, the engaged part is configured to transmit the rotational force of the shaft member by engaging with the engagement part, and when the second trunk part is attached to the fixing part and when the different member is inserted in the recess, the engagement part and the engaged part are separated.

6. A top toy, comprising a first trunk part including first and second layers having first and second holes respectively; and a lock member being inserted into the first and second holes, and attaching the first and second layers to each other by rotating relatively with respect to the first and second layers, the lock member having a recess into which a portion of a different member of the top toy is arranged to be detachably inserted, the different member includes a second trunk part, and a shaft member being detachably attached to the second trunk part, the second layer being the bottommost layer, the second trunk part being attached to the second layer, the second trunk having a third hole, the shaft member being inserted in the third hold.

7. The top toy according to claim 6, wherein the top toy is not launched when the plurality of layers are not attached to each other by the lock member.

8. The top toy according to claim 7, wherein the first trunk part includes an arc-shaped hole used to rotationally urge the top toy, and the lock member includes a projecting piece interfering with the arc-shaped hole until the first and second layers are attached to each other and locked.

9. The top toy according to claim 8, wherein the lock member rotates relatively to the first and second layers in a direction opposite to a rotational direction of the top toy when locking the first and second layers.

10. The top toy according to claim 6, characterized in that the shaft member includes a gear that meshes with a toothed rail formed on a field for the top toy to battle with each other.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a top toy according to the present embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the disassembled state of the top toy during a top battle.

[0011] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a lock member of an upper trunk part.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second upper trunk part viewed from below.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a side view of the lock member.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the lock member viewed from below.

[0015] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a lower trunk part assembly.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an upper plate.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a plan view of the top toy in a state with the upper trunk part, the lock member and the upper plate removed.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a shaft member and its periphery.

[0019] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the shaft member.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a plan view of the lower trunk part assembly viewed from above.

[0021] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the lower trunk part viewed from above.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a top shooting device.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a battle stadium (or filed).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a top toy 1000 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the disassembled state of the top toy 1000 during a top battle. The top toy 1000 is used in a top battle collided with another top toy to fight.

[0025] The top toy 1000 comprises a trunk part 100 configured including an upper trunk part 110 (first trunk part) and a lower trunk part assembly 120 (second trunk part), a rod-shaped shaft member 200, and a lock member 300 inserted in a hole formed on the upper trunk part 110. The upper trunk part 110, the lower trunk part assembly 120, and the lock member 300 are top toy components.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2, as a result of a top battle, the top toy 1000 can be disassembled into two, such as the upper trunk part 110 and the lock member 300, and the lower trunk part assembly 120 and the shaft member 200, for example.

Top Toy 1000

[0027] The top toy 1000 is constituted mostly from plastic, but may also be constituted using other materials.

Upper Trunk Part 110

[0028] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the upper trunk part 110 and the lock member 300.

[0029] The upper trunk part 110 comprises a first upper trunk part 111, and a second upper trunk part 112, and is configured from a plurality of layers.

[0030] Though not particularly limited, the first upper trunk part 111 is a composite configured by assembling a plurality of components. The upper trunk part 111 includes a flywheel made of metal, for example.

[0031] An insertion hole 111a through which the lock member 300 is inserted is formed at the center of the first upper trunk part 111.

[0032] Convex parts 111b that project facing the center of the insertion hole 111a are formed at regular intervals at three locations, for example, on the inner circumference wall of the insertion hole 111a.

[0033] In the first upper trunk part 111, further outside than the insertion hole 111a, and on the outer circumference inside, arc-shaped holes 111c are formed at regular intervals in three locations in the circumferential direction extending concentrically with the shaft member 200. The number of arc-shaped holes 111c is not limited to being three. These arc-shaped holes 111c are used when rotationally energizing the top toy 1000.

[0034] Between the arc-shaped holes 111c of the first upper trunk part 111, in a locked state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached by the lock member 300, abutted parts 111d abutted by projecting pieces 320a described later of the lock member 300 are formed.

[0035] The second upper trunk part 112 is the bottommost layer of the plurality of layers that constitute the upper trunk part 110.

[0036] An insertion hole 112a through which the lock member 300 is inserted is formed at the center of the second upper trunk part 112.

[0037] At the upper end of the inner circumference wall of the insertion hole 112a, convex parts 112b that project facing the center of the insertion hole 112a are formed at regular intervals at three locations, for example. The convex parts 112b, in a state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached and locked by the lock member 300, are formed at positions overlapping the convex parts 111b, and are substantially the same shape as the convex parts 111b in the plan view.

[0038] A ring-shaped groove 112c is formed further to the outside than the insertion hole 112a of the second upper trunk part 112, and on the outer circumference inside. This ring-shaped groove 112c is used together with the arc-shaped hole 111c when rotationally energizing the top toy 1000.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the second upper trunk part 112 viewed from below.

[0040] A butterfly-shaped fitting wall 112d is established on the bottom side of the second upper trunk part 112 so as to surround the insertion hole 112a. In the fitting wall 112d, at least a portion of the upper plate 14 (see FIG. 7) is fitted. A joining piece 112e used when joining the second upper trunk part 112 with the lower trunk part assembly 120 is formed on the outside of this fitting wall 112d. The joining piece 112e of the second upper trunk part 112 functions as a fixing part for fixing the lower trunk part assembly 120 which is the second trunk part to the upper trunk part 110 which is the first trunk part.

[0041] The second upper trunk part 112 of the present embodiment is for rotating clockwise, but by changing the formation position of the joining piece 112e, can be for rotating counterclockwise.

Lock Member 300

[0042] The lock member 300 is inserted through the insertion hole 111a of the first upper trunk part 111 and the insertion hole 112a of the second upper trunk part 112, and fixes the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 by rotating relatively with respect to the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a side view of the lock member 300. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the lock member 300 viewed from below.

[0044] The lock member 300 has a core body 310 that has a cylindrical shape with a top, a peripheral edge part 320 that extends from the top surface of the core body 310 in the outer circumference direction, a convex part 330 that projects from the outer circumference wall of the bottom of the core body 310 to the outside, and a projecting part 340 that projects outside from the outer circumference wall of the core body 310 along from below the peripheral edge part 320 up to the convex part 330.

[0045] At the lower end of the core body 310, a recess 310a is formed in which one end of the shaft member 200 is inserted from below when the upper trunk part 110 is disassembled into the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112, or when the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are attached together. At the inner circumference wall near the top surface of the recess 310a, eight convex parts 310b projecting toward the center of the recess 310a are formed at prescribed intervals. The number of convex parts 310b is not limited to being eight. Engagement parts 20a described later of the shaft member 200 are engaged between the convex parts 310b. In other words, a plurality of the convex parts 310b function as the engaged part that transmits the rotational force of the shaft member 200 by engaging with the engagement parts 20a.

[0046] The projecting pieces 320a that jut to the outside are formed at three prescribed intervals, for example, on the peripheral edge part 320.

[0047] The projecting piece 320a abuts the abutted part 111d of the first upper trunk part 111 in a locked state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached to each other.

[0048] Convex parts 330 are formed at three prescribed intervals, for example, in the outer circumference wall of the core body 310. The convex part 330 has a shape that can be inserted between the convex parts 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the convex parts 112b of the second upper trunk part 112 when the lock member 300 is inserted through the insertion hole 111a of the first upper trunk part 111 and the insertion hole 112a of the second upper trunk part 112. The convex part 330 abuts and is engaged with the bottom surface of the convex parts 112b of the second upper trunk part 112 in the locked state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached to each other.

[0049] The projecting parts 340 are formed at three prescribed intervals, for example, together with the convex parts 330, in the outer circumference wall of the core body 310. The projecting parts 340 abut the side surface of the convex part 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the side surface of the convex parts 112b of the second upper trunk part 112 in the locked state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached to each other.

Lower Trunk Part Assembly 120

[0050] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the lower trunk part assembly 120.

[0051] The lower trunk part assembly 120 comprises a ring-shaped body 13 that constitutes the lower trunk part, and the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15 that grip the ring-shaped body 13 from above and below. The upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15 constitute a support for the ring-shaped body 13, and support the ring-shaped body 13 to be able to rotate around the shaft member 200 as the center. The upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15 constitute the support for the ring-shaped body 13, and normally rotate integrally with the upper trunk part 110. Normally here means a state in which the top toy 1000 rotates without contacting another top toy and a battle stadium (or filed) 90 described later.

[0052] The ring-shaped body 13 is hexagonal in the plan view. The shape of the ring-shaped body 13 is not limited to this, and any shape that can receive external impact during a top battle is sufficient, and preferably projections are provided on the outer circumference.

[0053] On the top surface of the ring-shaped body 13, at two locations facing each other sandwiching the center line, standing walls 13a extending in an arc shape along the circumferential direction are provided, and joining pieces 13bL, 13bR that jut inward in an eave shape are formed on each standing wall 13a.

[0054] A partition 13c is formed standing upright between the joining pieces 13bL, 13bR. These joining pieces 13bL, 13bR selectively engage with the joining pieces 112e of the second upper trunk part 112. Specifically, the joining piece 13bL is the joining piece used when rotating the top toy 1000 counterclockwise, and the joining piece 13bR is the joining piece used when rotating the top toy 1000 clockwise. The lower trunk part assembly 120 of this embodiment is for both rotations (for clockwise rotation and for counterclockwise rotation). Specifically, by replacing the upper trunk part 110, it is possible to change the top toy 1000 to be for clockwise rotation or for counterclockwise rotation.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 9, on the inner circumference of the ring-shaped body 13 are provided adjacent half moon-shaped recesses 13d, 13e in which fit a convex part 16b that is half moon-shaped in the plan view of a movable member 16 described later. A convex part 13f is formed between the recesses 13d, 13e. Here, the recess 13d is fitted with the convex part 16b in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled for clockwise rotation, and the recess 13e is fitted with the convex part 16b in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled for counterclockwise rotation.

[0056] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the upper plate 14.

[0057] The upper plate 14 has a core body 14b that is circular in the plan view, on which an insertion hole 14a through which the shaft member 200 is inserted is formed, and jutting parts 14c, 14c that are fan-shaped in the plan view that jut in directions away from each other from the core body 14b.

[0058] On the lower side of the core body 14b, elastic pieces 14e each projecting downward, and on which a claw 14d facing inward toward the tip is formed, are provided at two locations facing each other sandwiching the center line. The two elastic pieces 14e, 14e narrow and bulge in the radial direction of the core body 14b by elasticity.

[0059] Meanwhile, a counterbore hole 14f is formed on the jutting part 14c. Each jutting part 14c is disposed between two standing walls 13a, 13a of the ring-shaped body 13. Each jutting part 14c can move between the two standing walls 13a, 13a centered around the shaft member 200.

[0060] On the top surface of the lower plate 15, a guide wall 15a that is fitted inside the ring-shaped body 13 and that guides the rotation of the ring-shaped body 13 by sliding contact is established. An insertion hole 15b through which the shaft member 200 is inserted is formed inside the guide wall 15a. Female-threaded bosses 15c, 15d are established at two locations facing each other sandwiching the center line on the top surface of the lower plate 15.

[0061] FIG. 9 is a plan view of the top toy 1000 in a state with the upper trunk part 110, the lock member 300, and the upper plate 14 removed.

[0062] One boss 15c is a projection that is rectangular in the plan view, and the hollow movable member 16 that has a rectangular frame shape in the plan view is externally fitted on this boss 15c. Though not particularly limited, the movable member 16 is constituted using POM (Poly Oxy Methylene), for example. The length dimension in the radial direction of the hollow portion is greater than the length dimension in the radial direction of the boss 15c, and the movable member 16 can operate in a prescribed range in the radial direction. An arc-shaped part 16a is formed inside the movable member 16, and this can be abutted on the outer circumference of the shaft member 200. Meanwhile, the convex part 16b that is half moon-shaped in the plan view is formed on the outside of the movable member 16. The convex part 16b is fitted in one of the recesses 13d, 13e on the inner periphery of the ring-shaped body 13 according to the rotational position with respect to the lower plate 15 of the ring-shaped body 13. The depth dimensions of the recesses 13d, 13e are set to a level by which the convex part 16b will not come out from the recesses 13d, 13e even when the movable member 16 is operated radially inward. However, when external force of a prescribed magnitude acts between the ring-shaped body 13 and the support, the ring-shaped body 13 is elastically deformed by mutual sliding contact, the convex part 16b is pulled out from the recesses 13d, 13e, in other words, surpasses the convex part 13f, and the ring-shaped body 13 and the support rotate relatively.

[0063] A male screw 14g is screwed through the counterbore hole 14f of the upper plate 14 in female threaded bosses 15c, 15d in a state with the ring-shaped body 13 gripped by the upper plate 14 and the lower plate 15.

Shaft Member 200

[0064] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the shaft member 200 and the periphery thereof. In the drawing, the ring-shaped body 13 and the lower plate 15 are omitted. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the shaft member 200.

[0065] The shaft member 200 is a member that can be separated from the trunk part 100.

[0066] The shaft member 200 is configured in a rod shape. The shaft member 200 comprises an insertion part 200A that can be inserted in the insertion hole 14a and the insertion hole 15b, and a projecting part 200B that projects downward from the lower trunk part assembly 120. The insertion part 200A and the projecting part 200B are fitted from the axial direction and joined to each other by a pin (not illustrated). The lower end of the projecting part 200B constitutes the ground contact part.

[0067] The shaft member 200 is configured to be attachable and detachable from below the insertion hole 15b.

[0068] The insertion part 200A is inserted in a hole of the trunk part 100 with the top toy 1000 in an assembled state.

[0069] On the top of the insertion part 200A, a fitting part 200AA is formed, and at two locations facing each other sandwiching the center line on the outer circumference wall of the fitting part 200AA, engagement parts 20a that project facing outside are formed. The fitting part 200AA is inserted in the recess 310a of the lock member 300 when the upper trunk part 110 described later is assembled and disassembled. At this time, the engagement part 20a is engaged with the engaged part inside the recess 310a. As a result, the shaft member 200 is able to rotate integrally with the lock member 300.

[0070] The engagement part 20a in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled as described later is disposed at a position that does not reach the engaged part inside the recess 310a.

[0071] An abutted part 23 that the arc-shaped part 16a of the movable member 16 can abut is formed below the fitting part 200AA. As a result, rotation resistance is formed between the ring-shaped body 13 and the shaft member 200.

[0072] Furthermore, directly below the abutted part 23, a constricted part 26 is formed along the entire circumference. This constricted part 26 is partitioned by partitions in the circumferential direction, and as shown in FIG. 10, the abovementioned claws 14d can be fitted in the partitioned recesses. By fitting of the recesses of this constricted part 26 with the claws 14d, the claws 14d are engaged in the constricted part 26, and the shaft member 200 is gripped by the claws 14d. As a result, the shaft member 200 can be inserted through and attached in a hole formed in the lower trunk part assembly 120 which is the second trunk part.

[0073] Below the constricted part 26, a flange 27 that juts outward in the radial direction is formed along the entire circumference. The flange 27 constitutes one portion of the projecting part 200B. When the shaft member 200 is inserted from below in the insertion hole 15b, insertion hole 14b of the lower trunk part assembly 120, and the shaft member 200 is gripped by the claws 14d, the flange 27 abuts the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. A tapered part that narrows facing upward is provided above this flange 27, and as a result, when the shaft member 200 is inserted in the insertion hole 15b of the lower plate 15, the shaft member 200 can be held securely in the center.

[0074] In the projecting part 200B, below the flange 27, a gear 28 that meshes with teeth 93a of the battle stadium 90 described later is formed.

Top Toy Assembly Method

[0075] First, the first upper trunk part 111 is disposed on the upper side, and the second upper trunk part 112 is disposed on the lower side, and the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are overlapped so that the convex parts 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the convex parts 112b of the second upper trunk part 112 overlap.

[0076] In this state, the core body 310 of the lock member 300 is inserted in the insertion hole 111a of the first upper trunk part 111 and the insertion hole 112a of the second upper trunk part 112 from above the first upper trunk part 111. At this time, the convex parts 330 are inserted between the convex parts 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the convex parts 112b of the second upper trunk part 112. Then, the core body 310 is inserted in the insertion hole 111a and the insertion hole 112a until the top surface of the first upper trunk part 111 and the bottom surface of the peripheral edge part 320 of the lock member 300 abut. At this time, in a state in which the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are not attached, the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 overlaps the arc-shaped hole 111c of the first upper trunk part 111, and interfere in the plan view when viewed from above.

[0077] Thereafter, the fitting part 200AA of the shaft member 200 is directly inserted in the recess 310a of the lock member 300. In a state with the engagement part 20a of the fitting part 200AA and the engaged part inside the recess 310a engaged to each other, the shaft member 200, when viewed from above with respect to the upper trunk part 110, is rotated relatively counterclockwise, for example. As a result, together with the shaft member 200, the lock member 300 rotates relatively counterclockwise when viewed from above with respect to the upper trunk part 110. In other words, the lock member 300 rotates relatively with respect to the upper trunk part 110 in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the top toy 1000 when the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are attached to each other and locked.

[0078] The lock member 300 rotates at a prescribed angle with respect to the upper trunk part 110. The projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 abuts the abutted part 111d of the first upper trunk part 111. Also, the convex part 330 abuts and engages with the bottom surface of the convex part 112b of the second upper trunk part 112. Also, the projecting part 340 abuts the side surface of the convex part 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the side surface of the convex part 112b of the second upper trunk part 112.

[0079] As described above, the lock member 300, by receiving the rotational force of the shaft member 200 via the recess 310a and rotating relatively with respect to the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112, the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are attached and in a locked state. In this locked state, the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 does not overlap the arc-shaped hole 111c of the first upper trunk part 111, and is not interfering in the plan view viewed from above.

[0080] FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are plan views of the lower trunk part assembly 120 viewed from above.

[0081] Next, since the upper trunk part 110 is for clockwise rotation, the upper plate 14 and the ring-shaped body 13 are rotated relatively to each other, and the triangle mark RM on the R character side of the upper plate 14 is matched to the triangle mark M of the ring-shaped body 13 (see FIG. 12). At this time, the convex part 16b of the movable member 16 is fitted in the recess 13e on the inner circumference of the ring-shaped body 13.

[0082] In this state, the upper plate 14 is matched with the fitting wall 112d of the second upper trunk part 112, and the upper trunk part 110 and the lower trunk part assembly 120 are matched. As a result, a portion of the upper plate 14 is fitted in the fitting wall 112d.

[0083] In this state, the ring-shaped body 13 is rotated relatively clockwise viewed from above with respect to the upper trunk part 110. At this time, the upper plate 14 rotates relatively counterclockwise together with the upper trunk part 110 viewed from above with respect to the ring-shaped body 13, and the triangle mark LM of the upper plate 14 is matched to the triangle mark M of the ring-shaped body 13 (see FIG. 13). As a result, the bottom surface of the joining piece 13bR of the ring-shaped body 13 abuts the top surface of the joining piece 112e of the second upper trunk part 112, and the lower trunk part assembly 120 and the upper trunk part 110 are joined. Also, the convex part 16b of the movable member 16 surpasses the convex part 13f and is fitted in the recess 13d.

[0084] Thereafter, the shaft member 200 is inserted from below in the lower trunk part assembly 120. As a result, the shaft member 200 is pinched and held by the claws 14d, and the claws 14d mesh with the constricted part 26. However, by pulling the shaft member 200 downward, it is possible to easily remove it from the lower trunk part assembly 120.

[0085] As a result of the above, the top toy 1000 is assembled.

[0086] When the top toy 1000 is for rotating counterclockwise, initially, the triangle mark LM on the L character side of the upper plate 14 is matched with the triangle mark M of the ring-shaped body 13, and the lower trunk part assembly 120 is joined to the upper trunk part 110. The relative rotation direction during assembly in this case is opposite to the case described above.

Method for Unlocking the Upper Trunk Part

[0087] To release the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112, first, joining of the lower trunk part assembly 120 and the upper trunk part 110 is released. Thereafter, the fitting part 200AA of the shaft part 200 is directly inserted in the recess 310a of the lock member 300. Also, in a state with the engagement part 20a of the fitting part 200AA and the engaged part inside the recess 310a engaged with each other, the shaft member 200 is rotated relatively clockwise, for example, viewed from above with respect to the upper trunk part 110. As a result, together with the shaft member 200, the lock member 300 is rotated relatively clockwise viewed from above with respect to the upper trunk part 110. When the lock member 300 rotates at a prescribed angle with respect to the upper trunk part 110, the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 separates from the abutted part 111d of the first upper trunk part 111. Also, the top surface of the convex part 330 separates from the bottom surface of the convex part 112b. Also, the projecting part 340 separates from the side surface of the convex part 111b of the first upper trunk part 111 and the side surface of the convex part 112b of the second upper trunk part 112. As a result, the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is released.

[0088] In other words, the lock member 300, by receiving the rotational force of the shaft member 200 via the recess 310a and rotating relatively with respect to the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112, unlocking is performed by releasing fixing of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112.

[0089] In this unlocked state, by removing the core body 310 of the lock member 300 from the insertion hole 112a of the second upper trunk part 112, it is possible to disassemble the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112.

[0090] As described above, it is possible to use the shaft member 200 as a tool for fastening and loosening the lock member 300. As a result, it is possible to assemble the upper trunk part 110 using the shaft member 200 that constitutes the top toy 1000, so it is not necessary to have a separate, special assembly tool for assembling the top toy 1000, and there is no forgetting or losing said assembly tool.

[0091] The engagement part 20a of the shaft member 200 in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled (a state in which the shaft member 200 is inserted through the hole formed on the lower trunk part assembly 120, and the upper trunk part 110, the lower trunk part assembly 120, the shaft member 200, and the lock member 300 are attached to each other) is disposed at a position in which it does not engage with the engaged part inside the recess 310a. Said another way, the engagement part 20a of the shaft member 200 and the engaged part of the recess 310a are in a state in which they are separated from each other in the axial direction and do not engage.

[0092] The assembled state of the top toy 1000 is a state in which the lower trunk part assembly 120 is attached to the second upper trunk part 112 by the fixing part, and a state in which the shaft member 200 is mounted on the top toy 1000. In this state, the recess 310a does not receive rotational force from the shaft member 200. For that reason, in the state with the top toy 1000 assembled, the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent a state with the risk of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 unintentionally disassembling during rotation of the top toy 1000 in a top battle.

[0093] Because it is possible for the upper trunk part 110 to be disassembled into the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 as described above, it is possible to customize the top toy 1000 having a desired performance by combining the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 having different performance.

Disassembly of the Top Toy 1000 in a Top Battle

[0094] In a top battle, when the other party top toy contacts the ring-shaped body 13 and an external force acts on the ring-shaped body 13 in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the top toy 1000, while the rotation of the ring-shaped body 13 stops, the upper trunk part 110, the lock member 300, and the support continue rotating due to inertial force. As a result, the ring-shaped body 13 rotates relatively counterclockwise, for example, with respect to the support, and due to sliding contact, the convex part 16b comes away from the recess 13d of the inner circumference of the ring-shaped body 13, surpasses the convex part 13f, and fits in the recess 13e.

[0095] In this position, the joining piece 13bR of the ring-shaped body 13 comes away from the joining piece 112e of the second upper trunk part 112, causing disassembly into two, the upper trunk part 110 and the lock member 300, and the lower trunk part assembly 120 and the shaft member 200.

[0096] When the top toy 1000 is for counterclockwise rotation, the relative rotation direction during disassembly is opposite to the case described above.

Top Shooting Device 80

[0097] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a top shooting device 80.

[0098] The top shooting device 80 comprises a top holder 81 that holds the rotationally energized top toy 1000. The top holder 81 is provided with the same number of insertion pieces 81a corresponding to the arc-shaped holes 111c of the top toy 1000. A locking part 81b that projects in the rotationally energized direction is formed on the insertion piece 81a. After the insertion piece 81a is inserted in the arc-shaped hole 111c and the ring-shaped groove 112c of the upper trunk part 110, the top toy 1000 is rotated relatively in the direction opposite to the rotationally energized direction of the top toy 1000 with respect to the top holder 81, and by the locking part 81b getting under the edge wall of one end part of the arc-shaped hole 111c, the top toy 1000 is attached to the top holder 81.

[0099] A handle 82 is provided on the top shooting device 80, and one end of a cord (not illustrated) is attached to this handle 82. The cord is wound on an input rotor (not illustrated) by the restoring force of a mainspring, and by operating the handle 82 to pull the cord, rotational force is inputted to the input rotor. The input rotor is coupled to the top holder 81, and is rotated by the rotation of the input rotor.

[0100] With this top shooting device 80, the top toy 1000 attached to the top holder 81 is rotationally energized by rotating the top holder 81 by operating the handle 82. When operation of the handle 82 is stopped, while rotation of the top holder 81 stops, the top toy 1000 continues rotating due to inertial force, so the locking part 81b comes out from under the edge wall of one end part of the arc-shaped hole 111c, and is pushed out by sliding contact with the inclined surface of the back of the insertion piece 81a, and the top toy 1000 is launched (in other words is released from the top shooting device 80).

[0101] Here, the input rotor coupled to the top holder 81 was rotated using a cord, but it is also possible to use a gear for the input rotor coupled to the top holder 81, with the gear rotated by a rack belt having a belt part on which a rack is formed.

[0102] Next, explained is a state in which the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 overlaps the arc-shaped hole 111c of the first upper trunk part 111, and interferes on the plan view when viewed from above, which is a state in which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete. In this case, though it depends on the position of the projecting piece 320a with respect to the arc-shaped hole 111c, the insertion itself of the insertion piece 81a into the arc-shaped hole 111c is obstructed by the projecting piece 320a, and it is not possible to attach the top toy 1000 to the top holder 81. Therefore, in this case, since it is not possible to shoot the top toy 1000, it is possible to suppress being in a risky state in which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete and the top toy 1000 unintentionally disassembles during play.

[0103] Explained is a state in which the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 is in a position that does not overlap with the arc-shaped hole 111c, and is positioned at a position separated from the abutted part 111d of the first upper trunk part 111, and in which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete. This case is a case with the projecting piece 320a in a position immediately before locking. In this case, since the projecting piece 320a is not overlapping the arc-shaped hole 111c, it is possible for the insertion piece 81a of the top shooting device 80 to be inserted in the arc-shaped hole 111c and the ring-shaped groove 112c. In this state, the top toy 1000 attached to the top holder 81 is rotationally energized by the top holder 81 being rotated by operation of the handle 82. When operation of the handle 82 is stopped, when rotation of the top holder 81 stops, the projecting piece 320a is strongly pressed by the inclined surface of the back of the insertion piece 81a, so the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are attached by the lock member 300, and thereafter, the projecting piece 320a is in sliding contact by the inclined surface of the back of the insertion piece 81a, and shooting is done in a state with the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 attached by the lock member 300.

[0104] As a result, it is possible to suppress being in a risky state due to unintended disassembly of the top toy 1000 during play which is when the lock state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete.

[0105] Next, explained is a case of using the top shooting device using the abovementioned rack belt. Explained in this case is a state in which the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 overlaps the arc-shaped hole 111c of the first upper trunk part 111, and interferes on the plan view viewed from above, a state in which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete. In this case, though it depends on the position of the projecting piece 320a with respect to the arc-shaped hole 111c, the insertion itself of the insertion piece 81a in the arc-shaped hole 111c is obstructed by the projecting piece 320a, and it is not possible to attach the top toy 1000 to the top holder 81. Therefore, in this case, since it is not possible to shoot the top toy 1000, it is possible to suppress being in a risky state due to unintended disassembly of the top toy 1000 during play which is when the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete.

[0106] Explained is a state in which the projecting piece 320a of the lock member 300 is in a position that does not overlap with the arc-shaped hole 111c, and is positioned at a position separated from the abutted part 111d of the first upper trunk part 111, and in which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete. This case is a case with the projecting piece 320a is in the position immediately before locking. In this case, the projecting piece 320a does not overlap the arc-shaped hole 111c, so it is possible to insert the insertion piece 81a of the top shooting device 80 in the arc-shaped hole 111c and the ring-shaped groove 112c. In this state, in a state with the rack belt pulled out, the rotation of the top holder 81 does not stop rotating immediately, so the projecting piece 320a is pressed only weakly by the inclined surface of the back of the insertion piece 81a, so the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are not attached by the lock member 300, and the projecting piece 320a is an obstacle, so the top toy 1000 does not come off from the locking part 81b, and the top toy 1000 is not launched.

[0107] As a result, it is possible to suppress being in a risky state due to unintended disassembly of the top toy 1000 during play which is when the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete.

Battle Stadium 90

[0108] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the battle stadium 90.

[0109] The bottom surface of a field 91 of the battle stadium 90 is a concave curved surface, and the field 91 is covered by a transparent cover 92 with an open center. A guide section (or toothed rail) 93 on which are formed teeth 93a that mesh with the gear 28 of the shaft 200 of the top toy 1000 that moves around inside the field 91 is arranged in the field 91.

[0110] With this battle stadium 90, by meshing the teeth 93a with the gear 28 of the shaft 200 of the top toy 1000, the top toy 1000 is rolled with respect to the guide section 93, and it is possible to increase the speed at which the top toy 1000 moves around.

[0111] When the gear 28 of the shaft member 200 and the teeth 93a are meshed, the shaft member 200 is in a state in which it can easily rotate relatively with respect to the upper trunk part 110. However, in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled, the engagement part 20a of the shaft member 200 is disposed at a position in which it does not engage with the engaged part inside the recess 310a, so even in a state in which the shaft member 200 easily rotates relatively with respect to the upper trunk part 110, the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent a risky state in which the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 are unintentionally disassembled during rotation of the top toy 1000 in a top battle.

Effect

[0112] The top toy components of the present embodiment include the first trunk part (upper trunk part 110) consisting of a plurality of layers, and the lock member 300 that is inserted in holes formed on each of the plurality of layers, and by which the plurality of layers are attached to each other by rotating relatively with respect to the plurality of layers. The lock member 300 comprises the recess 310a in which can be inserted a portion of another member that constitutes the top toy 1000, and that can be separated from the top toy 1000, and by receiving the rotational force of the other member via the recess 310a and rotating relatively with respect to the plurality of layers, it is possible to fix the plurality of layers to each other to lock, and to release fixing of the fixing of the plurality of layers to unlock.

[0113] Therefore, as a tool for fastening and loosening the lock member 300, it is possible to use a portion of another member that constitutes the top toy 1000, and that can be separated from the top toy 1000. As a result, since it is possible to assemble the upper trunk part 110 using a portion of another member that constitutes the top toy 1000 and that can be separated from the top toy 1000, a separate special assembly tool for assembling the top toy 1000 is not necessary, so there is no forgetting or losing said assembly tool.

[0114] The upper trunk part 110 can be disassembled into the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112, so it is possible to customize the top toy 1000 having a desired performance by combining the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 having different performance.

[0115] In the top toy component of the present embodiment, the other member has the second trunk part (lower trunk part assembly 120), and the shaft member 200 that can be separated from the second trunk part, and one end of the shaft member 200 can be inserted in the recess 310a.

[0116] Therefore, as the tool for fastening and loosening the lock member 300, it is possible to use the shaft member 200 that constitutes the top toy 1000 and that can be separated from the top toy 1000. As a result, since it is possible to assemble the upper trunk part 110 using the shaft member 200 that constitutes the top toy 1000 and that can be separated from the top toy 1000, a separate special assembly tool for assembling the top toy 1000 is not necessary, and there is no forgetting or losing said assembly tool.

[0117] Also, in the top toy component of the present embodiment, the recess 310a is formed on the lower end of the lock member 300.

[0118] Also, in the top toy component of the present embodiment, a fixing part (joining piece 112e) for fixing the second trunk part (lower trunk part assembly 120) is formed on the bottommost layer of the plurality of layers. The recess 310a does not receive rotational force from the shaft member 200 in the state with the second trunk part attached to the fixing part.

[0119] Therefore, in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled, the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent being in a risky state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 disassembling unintentionally during rotation of the top toy 1000 in a top battle.

[0120] Also, in the top toy component of the present embodiment, the engaged part that transmits the rotational force of the shaft member 200 by engaging with the engagement part 20a formed on the shaft member 200 is formed in the recess 310a. In a state with the second trunk part (lower trunk part assembly 120) attached to the fixing part, and a state with the shaft member 200 mounted on the top toy 1000, the engagement part 20a of the shaft member 200 and the engaged part of the recess 310a are in a state separated from each other in the axial direction and do not engage.

[0121] Therefore, in a state with the top toy 1000 assembled, the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is not released. As a result, it is possible to prevent being in a risky state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 being disassembled unintentionally during rotation of the top toy 1000 in a top battle.

[0122] Also, the top toy 1000 of the present embodiment comprises the top toy components (upper trunk part 110 and lock member 300), and the other member has the second trunk part (lower trunk part assembly 120) and the shaft member 200 that can separate from the second trunk part, and further comprises the second trunk part that can be attached to the bottommost layer of the plurality of layers, and the shaft member 200 that can be attached by being inserted through the hole formed on the second trunk part.

[0123] Therefore, it is possible to easily customize the performance of the top toy.

[0124] Also, the top toy 1000 of the present embodiment is not launched in a state in which the plurality of layers are not attached by the lock member 300.

[0125] Also, in the top toy 1000 of the present embodiment, the arc-shaped hole 111c used for rotationally energizing the top toy 1000 is formed in the first trunk part (upper trunk part 110). The projecting piece 320a that interferes in the arc-shaped hole 111c during the time until the plurality of layers are attached to each other and locked is formed in the lock member 300.

[0126] Therefore, since the insertion itself of the insertion piece 81a in the arc-shaped hole 111c is obstructed by the projecting piece 320a, it is not possible to attach to the top holder 81 the top toy 1000 for which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete. As a result, it is possible to suppress being in a risky state by unintentional disassembly of the top toy 1000 during play by the top toy 1000 for which the locked state of the first upper trunk part 111 and the second upper trunk part 112 is incomplete being launched.

[0127] Also, in the top toy 1000 of the present embodiment, when locked, the lock member 300 rotates relatively with respect to the plurality of layers in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the top toy 1000.

[0128] Also, in the top toy 1000 of the present embodiment, the shaft member 200 comprises the gear 28 that meshes with the toothed rail (guide section 93) formed on the stadium (battle stadium 90) on which the top toys 1000 battle with each other.

[0129] Therefore, the top toy 1000 is rolled with respect to the guide section 93, and it is possible to increase the speed with which the top toy 1000 moves around.

Modification Examples

[0130] Above, an embodiment of the present invention was explained, but the present invention is not limited to the abovementioned embodiment, and it goes without saying that modifications are possible without straying from the gist of the invention.

[0131] For example, in the embodiment, the gear 28 that meshes with the teeth 93a of the guide section 93 was formed on the shaft member 200 but the invention is not limited to this. When the teeth 93a for the guide section 93 are not formed on the shaft member 200, it is also possible to form the shaft member 200, etc., or its surface using a material with high frictional resistance, or to provide a roller on the shaft member 200, etc.

[0132] Furthermore, with the abovementioned embodiment, the gear 28 was provided attached to the shaft member 200, but it is also possible to provide it with the ability to do idle rotation with respect to the shaft member 200, etc.

[0133] With the abovementioned embodiment, the arc-shaped part 16a of the movable member 16 abutted each of the abutted parts 23, etc., but it is also possible to include the shaft member 200, etc., in which a prescribed portion has a small diameter such that the arc-shaped part 16a of the movable member 16 does not abut. In this case, movement of the movable member 16 in the radially inward direction is restricted by contact with the boss 15c, and as a result, it is also possible to configure to make it possible to change the hardness (rotational resistance) of relative rotation of the ring-shaped body 13 and the support.

[0134] Also, in the abovementioned embodiment, the elastic pieces 14e having the claws 14d were provided for holding the shaft member 200, etc., but it is also possible to have a structure in which claw members in which the tip engages with the constricted part 26, etc., are energized in the radially inward direction using a coil spring.

[0135] Furthermore, in the abovementioned embodiment, the convex part 16b was provided on the movable member 16 and the recesses 13d, 13e were provided on the ring-shaped body 13, but the reverse can also be possible. Also, the number of convex parts and recesses that fit together at one time is not important. Furthermore, it is also possible to have a structure in which recesses are provided continuously, and when the ring-shaped body 13 and the support rotate relatively, the convex parts successively fit into the adjacent recesses. The point is, rotational resistance is formed between the movable member 16 and the ring-shaped body 13.

[0136] Also, with the abovementioned embodiment, the convex part 16b was provided in the movable member 16, and the recesses 13d, 13e were provided in the ring-shaped body 13, but it is also possible to have at least one surface of the abutting surfaces of the movable member 16 and the ring-shaped body 13 be formed with an item made from an elastic material having a high frictional coefficient.

[0137] Similarly, in the abovementioned embodiment, it is also possible form at least one surface of the abutting surfaces of the constricted part 26 and the claws 14d using an item having a large frictional coefficient.

[0138] Also, with the abovementioned embodiment, to be applicable to both rotations, the convex part 16b was provided on the movable member 16 and the recesses 13d, 13e were provided on the ring-shaped body 13, but when the top toy 1000 is for either clockwise rotation or counterclockwise rotation, it is sufficient to have one convex part that engages mutually during rotation of the top toy 1000, and when there is release of engagement between convex parts with each other, it is sufficient to allow relative rotation of the ring-shaped body 13 and the support.

[0139] Also, in the abovementioned embodiment, explained was a structure in which the movable member 16 was constituted from POM, and the ring-shaped body 13 was elastically deformed to pull out the convex part 16b from the recesses 13d, 13e, but conversely, it is also possible to constitute the movable member 16 using an elastic material, to have a structure by which the movable member 16 elastically deforms, or to have a structure in which both elastically deform, and the convex part 16b is pulled out from the recesses 13d, 13e.

[0140] Also, in the abovementioned embodiment, explained was a mode using the shaft member 200 as the tool for fastening and loosening the lock member 300, but the invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to use a portion of another member (e.g. a component in which the lower trunk part assembly and the shaft member are integrated) that constitutes the top toy 1000 and that can separate from it for fastening and loosening the lock member 300. As a result, it is possible to assemble the upper trunk part 110 using the portion of the other member that constitutes the top toy 1000 and can be separated from it, so a separate special assembly tool for assembling the top toy 1000 is not necessary, and it is possible to obtain a similar effect of not forgetting or losing said assembly tool.

[0141] Above, modification examples were explained, but these can be used in suitable combinations in a range in which they do not conflict with each other.

Other Effects

[0142] According to the present invention, using a component that constitutes a top toy, and that can be separated from the top toy, it is possible to lock and unlock a plurality of layers of a first trunk part with each other using a lock member, so by changing the combination of the plurality of layers, it is possible to easily customize the performance of the top toy.