EP1579898A1 - Play and colection figurine - Google Patents

Abstract

The model figure (1) and especially of a footballer, as a toy or for a collection, has at least two legs (10,20) where at least one moves on an axis (2) in relation to the trunk of the figure together with a unit (64) to accelerate the leg movement in a kicking action. A further axis (3) gives swing movements to the legs and feet at the knees and ankles. An external control (62) releases the tensed acceleration unit for a leg kicking movement.

Description

The invention relates to a play and collectible figure, in particular from football, with at least two extremities, at least one of which about a first axis of rotation movably attached to the figure and by means of an accelerator is acceleratable.

Such game and collector figures are for example by a table football game known, in which by means of said game character a ball in accordance with certain To shoot game rules in a goal of the opposing team is. This character points a limb which is mounted on the figure so as to be movable about an axis of rotation and can be accelerated forward by means of an accelerator device. These Acceleration device here is a push rod, which is inside the figure in Is substantially perpendicular and protrudes on a head portion of the figure to the outside. By tapping this push rod, the extremity is deflected forward. is positioned in front of this extremity a ball or similar object and is the Matched game character, by tapping the push rod one more or less targeted ball shot. Because these figures are in different embodiments, including in the special jerseys known football clubs, they serve not only as a game but also as a collector's figure.

The disadvantage of such a character is, however, that through the rigid, Only about an axis of rotation pivotally mounted limb, a differentiated ball acceleration It is very difficult to do so because of the orientation of the whole Figure with respect to the ball to be accelerated changed its direction of movement can be. The possible changes extend mainly to horizontal direction changes. A differentiation between a flattened and a high ball is extremely difficult. Also is the mentioned Accelerator device for an accurate game extremely inappropriate, since it due to the direct dynamic operation inevitably leads to a movement of the pawn and thus comes to possible inaccuracies in the ball acceleration.

As with such characters sometimes a realistic as possible reproduction of natural body movements is desired, for example, that of a football player is In addition, the rigid execution of the extremities of the character unsatisfactory. Around for example, to simulate the complexity of a weft movement, it lacks this Game character at decisive features.

Object of the present invention is to provide an above-mentioned game and collectors figure evolve so that a more accurate, versatile and realistic movement the figure is possible.

This object is achieved by a game and collectible figure according to protection claim 1.

In particular, this task is so by a play and collectible figure with at least dissolved two extremities, at least one of which is movable about a first axis attached to the figure and can be accelerated by means of an accelerating device, wherein the at least one extremity is at least two, at least one second Has rotational axis movable interconnected links.

The advantage of such a refined figure is that now a very much more complex and therefore more realistic and precise orientation of the moving Limbs is possible. This has u.a. Effects on the movement process of the accelerated limb. For example, if the character is a footballer imitated, the inventive design of the accelerated allows Extremity, in this case a firing leg of the football player, by a appropriate adaptation of the firing bone, the execution of different shots. When it comes to accelerating a ball in front of the player, so can now by changing the orientation of the extremity the direction of flight of the ball to be changed. Moreover, it is through the inventive design of respective limbs of the play figure possible, these in their anatomy better to the natural model, in the case of the football figure so to humans, adapt.

For training, for example, a man-like game and collectors figure, this has four extremities in addition to a head extremity. Two of these Extremities are preferably as leg extremities and the other two extremities trained as army extremities. Arm and Beinextremitäten have according to the invention in each case a plurality of interconnected links, whereby in their Entity a play and collectible figure is created, which in their movement possibilities very similar to that of the human body. It is here, for example conceivable, the possibilities of movement of the individual members with each other and with regard to form the figure itself according to the anatomy of the human body. It is conceivable, of course, not only one in the game and collectors figure according to the invention Football player. The execution of the invention to be accelerated and also the static extremities also allows the training of any other conceivable play and collector's figure of a realistic or imaginary nature.

If at least one extremity of the play and collectors figure is formed so that they movably mounted on the figure about a third axis of rotation, the third one Rotary axis perpendicular to the first axis of rotation and through an end portion of this limb runs, this leads to an additional improvement in the possibility of movement the character. This contributes both decisively to an enlargement of the possible acceleration movements as well as to a more natural and complex one Total mobility of the figure at. Basically, the more complex the individual is Limbs of each limb are movable, the more natural and realistic the Total mobility of the figure. The more accurate and versatile the orientation of the accelerated limb can be made, the more accurate an object can be hit by the extremity and accelerated itself.

The movable connection of the limbs of the at least one limb and the Extremity itself with the figure is preferably designed such that the Alignment of the links to each other and to the figure by a force adjustable is above a certain Ausrichtkraft threshold. It means that For example, the above-mentioned firing leg of the football player figure, consisting of individual limbs, can be changed in shape by the operator of the figure the acceleration of the firing leg through the input called acceleration device but does not lead to a change of shape of the same. In the dimensioning the alignment force threshold is to take into account both the acceleration force in the acceleration of the extremity on the individual limbs and their Compounds works as well as the power that comes from hitting an object occurs, for example, on the ball. For purely static extremities, of course, only to consider the dead weight of the figure and the resulting static forces. It is conceivable the connection of the individual limbs or the extremities with me Figure to realize by connecting elements having a detent. These Rastung guarantees the respective alignment force threshold even after frequently performed Rotation and pivoting movements of the individual limbs and extremities. Depending on the member and limb, of course, this alignment threshold is different.

Preferably, the connection of the individual members with at least one latching mechanism educated. This allows in addition to the guaranteed by the connection free mobility (depending on the type of connection pivotable, twistable rotatable, etc.) the predefinition of certain limb and extremity positions. Due to the integrated latching mechanism, these are preferably adopted.

The acceleration device preferably has a pretensioning device, whereby the acceleration energy necessary for the acceleration of the extremity already exists the alignment of the figure - the goals - applied in the form of a bias can be. Preferably, the biasing device is designed such that the Biasing by deflecting the at least one limb by an angle α the first axis of rotation takes place and the release of the bias voltage an acceleration of this Extremity in substantially opposite direction causes.

In contrast to the direct acceleration of the extremity, for example as input called by the operation of a push rod, is in the inventive Embodiment first applied a potential kinetic energy, then the figure aligned and finally, if the acceleration is to take place, the bias solved and the stored kinetic energy released.

To stick with the example of the football player: His firing leg becomes one Angle α deflected to the rear around the first axis of rotation. This has a bias to Consequence, when releasing an acceleration of the firing bone in essence opposite direction, that causes forward. Hits the accelerated forward Extremity on a ball or similar object, this gem. momentum also accelerated.

Advantageously, in this case, the biasing device has at least one locking device, which allows the determination of the limb with a certain deflection angle α _R. Thus, a bias voltage can be applied and released at any later time in the form of an acceleration force. Preferably, the locking device has a plurality of latching steps, which allow the determination of different deflection angle of the limb. As a result, depending on the desired acceleration force a more or less large deflection and thus bias can be selected. If the pretensioning device is designed in such a way that there is a linear relationship between the deflection angle α of the extremity and the pretensioning force, it is possible for the user of the figure to essentially anticipate the resulting acceleration force on the basis of the deflection angle. This means: large deflection angle - high acceleration force, small deflection angle - small acceleration force.

To release the locking of the accelerator, the figure has a, in particular from the outside of the figure accessible trigger mechanism. Preferably, this trigger mechanism is a push button or lever that the Arresting the accelerator triggers and so a reduction of the bias voltage and causes an acceleration of the respective limb.

Preferably, the limbs of the figure are designed to be movable such that the figure can be brought into a free stand. This guarantees the realistic appearance of the Game and collector figure according to the invention. In addition, this allows free Stand the execution of plays, as they are known from reality, For example, the use of erfiridungsgemäßen play figure as a wall in free kicks at a table football game. Indicates the play and collector figure according to the invention a releasable holding device to improve their stability, this contributes in increasing Measurements of just mentioned advantage. Of course, the free stand ensures the figure and this supportive holding device and the adequate installation the figure in her function as a collector object.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims. The invention will be described with reference to an embodiment which is explained in more detail by a pictures.

Fig. 1

eine erste Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 2

eine schematisierte Darstellung der Ausführungsform aus Fig. 1,

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die schematisierte Darstellung aus Fig. 2 der ersten Ausführungsform aus Fig. 1 mit eingezeichneten Drehachsen in einer Vorderansicht, und

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die schematische Darstellung aus Fig. 2 des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels aus Fig. 1 mit eingezeichneten Drehachsen in einer Seitenansicht.

Hereby show:

Fig. 1

a first embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 2

a schematic representation of the embodiment of Fig. 1,

Fig. 3

the schematic representation of FIG. 2 of the first embodiment of Figure 1 with marked axes of rotation in a front view, and

Fig. 4

the schematic representation of Fig. 2 of the first embodiment of FIG. 1 with marked axes of rotation in a side view.

In the following description are for the same and equivalent parts the same reference numerals used.

Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the invention in a schematic isometric Representation from the front. Shown is a play and collectible figure, here for example, a football player is modeled. The play and collectors figure in this case has a main body 60, at which substantially five extremities 10 - 50 are movably mounted. Two of these extremities are as leg extremities 10, 20, two more than arm extremities 30, 40 are formed. The fifth extremity forms a head 50. In this embodiment, the individual extremities exist 10,20,30,40 of individual links (see Fig. 2), which rotate about certain axes of rotation are movable (see Figs. 2 - 4). To this model body as possible to give a natural look and to any connecting elements (see Fig. 2) between the individual limbs of the extremities 10 - to cover 50, has the inventive play and collector figure 1 a number of coatings 72, 74, 76, 76 ' on. In this embodiment, these coatings 72, 74, 76, 76 'as constituents formed a jersey, while the coatings 72 and 74 form a top and a Trousers of the jersey. The coatings 76 and 76 'form the associated nozzles. Of the Advantage of this made here of fabric coatings 72, 74, 76, 76 'is next to the Modeling properties and the protection function for the fasteners (see Fig.2) also in that can be placed on this appropriate advertising symbols. For example, you could match them according to the jerseys of famous football clubs educated to advertise for this or even the collector value of the game and To raise collector figure 1.

In order to improve the stability in the character 1, this first embodiment a holding device 80 which on the left extremity 20 of the playing figure. 1 intervenes. Of course it is also possible the holding device on another limb 10,30,40,50 or on the main body 60 to fix. To the versatility of inventive game figure 1 to enlarge, this holding device 80 is here by means Locking lugs (not shown) attached to the extremity 20 and thus easy and fast detachable from the figure 1. In this embodiment, the character 1 is in Essentially modeled on the anatomy and appearance of a human body. Of course it is also possible here to have the anatomy of an animal or one Imitate fantasy figure or to change the degree of detail.

The leg extremity 10 is designed as an acceleratable limb 10. Task of this accelerable limb 10 it is u.a. the ball 82 with a desired strength and To accelerate direction. In particular, the direction of acceleration of the ball 82nd For one thing, it is possible to align the figure 1 itself to the ball 82 On the other hand, according to the invention, however, it is also possible for the extremity 10 itself to be adapted such that a directional control of the accelerated ball 82nd is possible.

For this purpose, the limb 10 according to the invention three members 12, 14, 16, by means of Connecting elements 13 and 15 about certain axes of rotation movable together are connected. The limb 10 as a whole is connected by a connecting element 11 movably mounted on the toy figure 1. The movable connecting elements 11, 13, 15 of these members 12, 14, 16 now allow the entire extremity 10 such align that different ball accelerations or even "shot executions" be enabled. The inventive character 1 is, for example possible, by appropriate alignment of the limbs 12, 14, 16 of the limb 10, the ball 82 play both flat and high.

The connecting elements 11, 13, 15 are designed such that an orientation the members 12, 14, 16 and the limb 10 with respect to the main body 60 only by a force can be applied which is above a certain Ausrichtkraftschwelle. This alignment force threshold essentially corresponds to the force that is necessary for this Ball 82 to accelerate plus static and dynamic acceleration forces act on the extremity 10 and the character 1. Usually here is another Security surcharge added. Would you this bias strength threshold too low start, would be the alignment of the individual members 12, 14, 16 and the extremity 10 to the main body 60 much smoother, but it would come when accelerating the Balles 82 through the extremity 10 to a realignment of the individual members 12, 14, 16 and thus to an energy loss, since the potential acceleration energy from the Preload not predominantly in a kinetic energy of the ball 82 but in Deformation energy of the extremity 10 would be converted. It is beyond that Of course, it is important that the fasteners 11, 13 and 15 also on a long time seen the orientation of the individual members 12, 14, 16 and the extremity 10th to guarantee. For this reason alone, a certain stiffness of this Connecting elements 11, 13, 15 necessary. For this it is advantageous for example with this To provide snaps or other such detents.

In this embodiment, the game and collectible figure 1 with an acceleratable Leg extremity 10 executed. Of course it is also possible the character 1 instead or additionally with an acceleratable leg extremity 20 form and / or perform at least one of the Armextremitäten 30, 40 accelerated. Around To enable the character 1 as versatile and flexible movements is here not only the acceleratable leg extremity 10 from different means Connecting elements 13, 15 and 16 interconnected links 12, 14, 16th formed, and the other extremities 20, 30, 40, 50 are in this way educated. For example, the army extremity 30 has members 32, 34 and 36 which are interconnected by connecting elements 33 and 35. One Connecting element 31 connects the entire army extremity 30 finally with the Main body 60 of the character 1.

Such an inventive design of the game and collector figure 1 allows In addition to the very lifelike mobility and their free stand. By an appropriate Alignment of the individual limbs of the different extremities 10 - 50, their focus can be changed almost arbitrarily, so that the character in the Essentially independent of the ground independently.

The formation of the individual connecting elements can according to the state of the art the art known fasteners. Depending on the desired directions of movement The individual limbs and extremities of the playing figure 1 are therefore ball joints, Hinged joints, rotational joints or combinations of the same for use. Of course, it is also conceivable instead of mechanically formed joints here to use plastic or elastic materials.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, the game figure 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is schematized in FIG a front view and a side view shown. Shown are possible Rotary axes of the limb 10 and he individual members 12, 14, 16 and a deflection angle α of the acceleratable limb 10. It should be noted that the in Consequence and in the claims claims mentioned axes of rotation about local axes of rotation is. This means that the respective axes of rotation on the associated member or the associated extremity. For example, that changes the course, of course Rotary axis 3, which allows the alignment of the members 12 and 14 to each other their Position in space when the entire extremity 10 about the axes of rotation 2 and 4 is pivoted. In this embodiment, the extremity 10 is around both formed first pivot axis 2 and about the third axis of rotation 4 pivotally. The individual members 12, 14 and 16 of the extremity 10 are against each other about the axes of rotation 3 or 5 and 6 pivotable. It is of course also conceivable that shown in Fig. 2 Connecting elements 11, 13 and 15 form such that additional Pivoting movements, for example, perpendicular to the axes 5 and 6 are possible. A similar training of the axes of rotation is of course also in the army extremities 30 and 40 (see Fig. 2).

4, in addition to the axes of rotation 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of the limb 10, for pivoting the individual members 12, 14, 16 with each other and the limb 10 itself, nor an accelerator 64 with a biasing means (not shown). and a triggering device 62 shown. The biasing device of the accelerator 64 is actuated by the pivoting of the limb 10 by the deflection angle α. The angle α is here defined as the angle α by which the limb 10 is deflected from its rest position, the position in which no bias is applied, until a desired preload force is reached. For this purpose, the pretensioning device preferably has a plurality of locking detents, which enable the determination of the extremity at different deflection angles α _i . The release of the lock by means of the triggering device 62 causes a swinging back of the extremity 10 substantially in the rest position and as a result an acceleration of the ball 82 (see Fig. 1). As already mentioned in the introduction, it is advantageous if there is a linear relationship between preload force and deflection angle α, since then the anticipated acceleration of the extremity 10 can be anticipated as a function of the deflection angle α.

In Figs. 3 and 4 it is clear that, for example, by a different Aligning the member 16 of the limb 10 about the axis of rotation 5, the direction of movement of the ball 82 (see Fig. 1) can be decisively influenced. For example, the Link 16 aligned such that it is at an acceleration of the limb 10 below the ball 82 engages, it is raised, it takes a high shot. Will against it the member 16 is aligned so that it is substantially in the center of gravity of the ball 82nd impinges, the ball 82 is accelerated only horizontally.

In the embodiment shown here, it quickly becomes clear that, through use the biasing device according to the invention in conjunction with the exact Alignability of the individual limbs of different extremities 10 - 50, a very accurate acceleration of the ball can be done in any direction. It was mentioned that in this way, of course, the training of a Tennis player - here is u.a. the extremity 40 can be accelerated - is possible.

At this point, it should be noted that all parts described above are on their own seen and in any combination, especially those shown in the drawings Details are claimed as essential to the invention. Amendments thereof are the Specialist familiar.

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1

Toy and collector figure

2

first axis of rotation

3

second axis of rotation

4

third axis of rotation

5

fourth axis of rotation

6

fifth axis of rotation

10

Limb (leg)

11

connecting element

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element

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connecting element

14

element

15

connecting element

16

element

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end

20

Limb (leg)

30

Limb (arm)

31

connecting element

32

element

33

connecting element

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element

35

connecting element

36

element

40

Limb (arm)

50

Extremity (head)

60

main body

62

triggering device

64

accelerator

72

Cover shell

74

Plating pants

76, 76 '

Covering neck

80

holder

82

ball

α

angle of deflection

α _R1 - α _Ri

locked deflection angle

R ₁ - R _i

catching step

Claims (11)

Game and collector figure (1), in particular from the football game, with at least two extremities (10; 20), of which at least one about a first axis of rotation (2) movable on the figure (1) and accelerated by means of an accelerator device (64) is
characterized in that
the at least one limb (10) has at least two members (12, 14, 16) movably connected to one another about at least one second axis of rotation (3). Toy and collector figure according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the at least one limb (10) being movably mounted on the figure (1) about a third rotation axis (4), the third rotation axis (5) being perpendicular to the first rotation axis (2) and an end portion (13) of this limb (10). runs. Game and collectible figure according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the movable connection of the links (12, 14, 16) of the at least one limb (10) and the limb (10) itself with the figure (1) is such that the alignment of the links (12, 14, 16) to each other and relative to the figure (1) is adjustable by a force which is above a certain Ausrichtkraftschwelle. Toy and collectible figure according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the accelerator (64) comprises biasing means. Toy and collector figure according to claim 4,
characterized in that
the biasing means is configured such that biasing occurs by deflecting the at least one limb (10) at an angle α about the first axis of rotation (2) and releasing the bias causes acceleration of that limb (10) in a substantially opposite direction. Toy and collector figure according to one of claims 4 or 5,
characterized in that
the biasing means is formed such that there is a linear relationship between the deflection angle α of the limb (10) and the biasing force. Toy and collectible figure according to one of claims 4 to 6,
characterized in that
the biasing device has at least one locking device for fixing at least one specific deflection angle α _{R of} the limb (10). Toy and collector's figure according to claim 7
characterized in that
the locking device comprises a plurality of latching steps (R ₁ , R ₂ , ..., R _n ) for fixing different deflection angle (α _R1 , α _R2 , ..., α _Rn ) of the limb (10). Toy and collectible figure according to one of claims 4 to 8,
characterized in that
the acceleration device (64) has a release mechanism (62), in particular accessible from the outside of the figure (1). Toy and collectible figure according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the extremities (10, 20) are designed to be movable so that the figure (1) can be brought into a free state. Toy and collectible figure according to one of the preceding claims,
marked by
a detachable holding device (80) for improving the stability of the figure (1).

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