JPH02211190A - Acting body - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to enjoy interesting variety unconventional with unexpectation by actuating a change means, provided in the cavity part of an acting body, by a drive part driven when a sensor switch detects a sound, light, etc. CONSTITUTION:An acting body 2, formed by a changeable material of cloth, sponge, vinyl, paper, etc., forms a cavity part 3. The cavity part 3 provides in its surface a symbolic element 2a of glasses, necktie, hat, etc., expressing a face part, while in the internal part change means 22, 23 changing appearance of the cavity part 3. These change means are correlated to a drive part 4. A driver circuit of the drive part 4 provides a sensor switch 18 by a sensor detecting external stimulation of sound, light, heat, etc. As the result, the change means, provided in the cavity part of the acting body, is actuated by the drive part driven when the sensor switch detects the sound or the like, and interesting variation unconventional with unexpectation can be enjoyed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention operates a changing means provided in a cavity by a drive unit that operates by sensing external stimuli such as sound, light, heat, etc. This invention relates to an operating body that changes the appearance of a torso.

(Prior Art and Purpose of the Invention) Conventionally, objects shaped to imitate flowers, cacti, etc.
It is common knowledge that they are left in a designated place as an ornamental interior.

However, recently, people have started to desire things that involve movement, rather than just looking at them.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and specifically aims to propose an operating body that can be changed by a drive unit that operates by sensing external stimuli such as sound, light, heat, etc. do.

(Object of the Invention) As a means for achieving the above object, an operating body according to the present invention is formed of a deformable material such as cloth, sponge, vinyl, paper, etc., and includes a cavity, and Symbol elements such as glasses, neckties, hats, etc. representing the face are provided on the surface of the device, while changing means for changing the appearance of the cavity is provided inside, and the changing device is linked to a driving section. It is characterized by

The drive circuit of the drive unit may be provided with a sensor switch using a sensor that detects external stimuli such as sound, light, and heat.

The changing means may include an operating shaft linked to a drive portion and a plurality of pressing members attached to the operating shaft, and a part of the movement locus of the pressing members may be provided outside the cavity. good.

(Operations and Effects of the Invention) As configured above, according to the operating body according to the present invention, the changing means provided in the cavity is configured such that the sensor switch is activated by sound, light,
It is operated by a drive unit that is activated when heat or the like is detected. The changing means is composed of an operating shaft linked to the driving section and a plurality of pressing members attached to the operating shaft, and a part of the movement locus of the pressing members is provided outside the cavity. As a result, the cavity made of a deformable material such as cloth or sponge can be deformed by the pressing force of the pressing member. At this time, the symbolic elements such as glasses, neckties, hats, etc. that represent the face provided on the surface of the cavity also move or transform, giving the viewer a unique and quirky surprise. You can enjoy the changes.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), reference numeral A indicates a moving body according to the present invention. This moving body A is composed of a pot 1 and a cactus 2 provided in the pot 1. The cactus 2 is formed into a cavity 3 by a sponge, and the lower part of the cactus 2 is provided with a drive section 4 (described later) provided inside the pot 1.
is fixed to the upper outer periphery of the casing 5 in which the casing 5 is housed. On the surface of the cactus 2 are symbolic elements springs 2a, 2a, etc. that represent the face, such as glasses, neckties, hats, etc.
is provided.

The drive unit 4 includes a motor 6 and an output shaft 7 that is linked to the rotating shaft of the motor 6 via a reduction gear, and the output shaft 7 protrudes from the bottom surface of the fitting recess 5a provided at the center of the upper part of the casing 5. It is configured. A fitting receiving portion 8 is fixed to the distal end of the output shaft 7, and a gear 9 is fixed to the proximal end. Further, a gear lO is fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor 6.

The reduction gear includes a gear 12 fixed to a support shaft 11 that meshes with the gear 10, and a gear 1 fixed to a support shaft 14 that meshes with a gear 13 that is fixed coaxially with this gear 12.
5 and a gear 16 arranged in parallel with this gear 15. The gear 16 is meshed with a gear 9 fixed to the base end of the output shaft 7.

As shown in FIG. 2, the drive circuit for the motor 6 includes a sensor switch 18 using a sensor that detects sound and a main switch 1.
9 and a power supply section 20 are respectively provided, a portion of the sensor switch 18 and the main switch 19 are exposed from the upper surface of the mark 1, and the power supply section 20 is provided inside the casing 5 so as to be removable. ing.

The cavity 3 provided in the cactus 2 is provided with a changing means 21 for changing the appearance of the cavity 3, and the changing means 21 includes a rotatable and bendable operating shaft 22 and a rotatable and bendable operating shaft 22. A plurality of pressing members 23, 23... attached to the
It is made up of. A fitting portion 24 that is fitted into the fitting receiving portion 8 of the output shaft 7 is provided at the lower end of the operating shaft 22. A part of the rotational locus of the pressing members 23, 23, . . . is set to be located outside the cactus 2.

According to the operating body A having the above configuration, when a predetermined sound is detected by the sensor switch 18 with the main switch 19 turned on, the motor 6 rotates.
Since the gear 10 fixed to the rotating shaft of the rotor and the gear 12 of one of the reduction gears are meshed with each other, the reduction gear can be operated. Since the other gear 16 of the reduction gears is meshed with the gear 9 provided at the base end of the output shaft 7, the output shaft 7 can be rotated.

Therefore, the actuating shaft 22, which is bent in a meandering manner and fitted to the output shaft 7, can be rotated within the cavity 3 of the cactus 2, and the plurality of actuating shafts attached to the actuating shaft 22 can be rotated. The pressing members 23, 23... also rotate in the same manner. At this time, the inner surface of the cactus 2 of the operating body is pressed by the tips of the pressing members 23, 23, . Symbol elements 2a, 2a, etc., such as neckties and hats, change in the same way, making them unique, unexpected, and interesting. Furthermore, since the changing means 21 cannot be known from the outside, the changing process can be more interesting.

Next, FIG. 3 (al (b)) shows another embodiment of the moving body A. In this embodiment, the moving body A is composed of a pot 1 and a cactus 2 provided in the pot 1. , the cactus 2 is formed into a cavity 3 by sponge, and its lower part is fixed to the upper outer periphery of a casing 5 provided in the pot l and housing a drive unit 4, which will be described later. Symbol elements 2a, 2a, . . . such as glasses and a muffler representing the L; face are provided on the surface of 2.

The drive unit 4 includes a motor 6 and a gear 3 fixed to a support shaft 30 that meshes with a gear IO fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor.
1, a gear 34 fixed to a support shaft 33 meshed with a gear 32 arranged in parallel with this gear 31, and a gear 34 fixed to a support shaft 36 meshed with a gear 35 arranged parallel to this gear 34. a gear 37 and a support shaft 3 meshed with the gear 37
8 and a rotating disk 40 arranged in parallel with the gear 39. Engagement shafts 42 and 43 are provided upright on the outer peripheries of the surfaces of the gear 37 and the rotating disk 40, respectively.

The drive circuit for the motor 6 is similar to that shown in FIG. Sensor switch 18 using a sensor that detects sound
A main switch 19 and a power supply section 20 are respectively provided, and a part of the sensor switch 18 and main switch 19 are exposed from the upper surface of the trace 1, and the power supply section 20 can be taken out inside the casing 5. It is set in.

The cavity 3 provided in the cactus 2 is provided with a changing means 21 for changing the appearance of the cavity 3, and the changing means 21 is connected to a hollow member 44 swingably attached to the support shaft 38. and a pressing member 45 that is slidably provided within the hollow member 44 and whose upper portion protrudes from the upper portion of the hollow member 44 . An engagement shaft 42 of a gear 37 of the drive section 4 is loosely fitted into a guide groove 46 provided in the lower longitudinal direction of one side of the hollow member 41.

This causes the hollow member 44 to rotate as the gear 37 rotates.
can be swung left and right about the support shaft 38.

Further, the pressing member 45 includes a vertical member 45a and a vertical member 4.
It is formed into a substantially I-shape by horizontal members 45b and 45c provided at both ends of 5a. Then, the horizontal member 45
A guide groove 47 is formed in the elongated direction in c, and an engagement shaft 43 provided on the rotating disk 40 of the drive section 4 is engaged with the guide groove 47. As a result, the rotating disk 4
0 rotation, the pressing member 45 can be moved up and down while being supported by the hollow member 44. Further, a part of the vertical movement locus of the pressing member 45 is set to be located outside the cactus 2.

According to the operating body A having the above configuration, when a predetermined sound is detected by the sensor switch 18 while the main switch 19 is turned on, the motor 6 rotates and the drive unit 4 consisting of a plurality of gears is actuated. can. An engagement shaft 42 provided on one gear 37 constituting the drive unit 4 is engaged with a guide groove 46 provided at the lower part of one side of a hollow member 44 that is swingably attached to the support shaft 38. Therefore, the hollow member 44 swings about the support shaft 38 as a fulcrum.

In conjunction with this, the guide groove 47 provided in the horizontal member 45c of the pressing member 45 slidably provided in the hollow member 44 has an engagement shaft provided in the rotating disk 49 constituting the drive unit 4. 4
3 is engaged, the pressing member 45 moves in the vertical direction. The inner surface of the cactus 2 of the operating body A is pressed by the operation of the hollow member 44 and the pressing member 45,
Since it expands and contracts in the vertical direction, the external shape of the cactus 2 can be changed, and at the same time, the symbolic elements 2a, 2a, etc., which form the face, such as glasses and 77 ra, change, so the movement is unique. This allows you to create novel, unexpected, and interesting changes that can surprise the viewer. Moreover, since the changing means 21 cannot be known from the outside, the changing process can be more interesting.

In this embodiment, the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 and 2 indicate the same parts, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1(a) and 1(b) are perspective views and internal structure explanatory views of the operating body according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an electric circuit diagram, and FIG. 3(a)
(b) (c) are perspective views showing other embodiments of the operating body;
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an internal structure and a side view of main parts. Symbol A...Operating body, 3...Cavity part, 4...Driving part, 18...Sensor switch, 21...When changing means
Applicant: Takara Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Mikio Segawa 3...

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) The moving body is made of a deformable material such as cloth, sponge, vinyl, or paper, and has a cavity, and the surface of the cavity has glasses, neckties, hats, etc. that represent the face. An operating body characterized in that a symbol element is provided, and a changing means for changing the appearance of the cavity is provided inside, and the changing means is linked to a drive section. (2) The operating body according to claim (1), wherein the drive circuit of the drive unit is provided with a sensor switch using a sensor that detects external stimuli such as sound, light, and heat. (3) The changing means is composed of an operating shaft linked to a drive section and a plurality of pressing members attached to the operating shaft, and a part of the movement locus of the pressing members is outside the cavity. An operating body according to claim (1).