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- the present invention relates to a reproducible doll, and more particularly, to a reproducible doll which enables a variety of elements, such as eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears to be attached on or detached from corresponding recesses of a head of the doll according to diverse shapes of the head to make a user feeling the pleasure in ornament, and enables hair, e.g., dyed hair, or short cut hair to be worn on the head of the doll to make the user groom the hair of the doll conforming to his/her favorite style.
- elements such as eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears
- hair e.g., dyed hair, or short cut hair
- dolls with which children can play.
- Such dolls are largely divided into two types, i.e., finished dolls which are completely assembled in manufacturing factories and then distributed, and prefabricated dolls which are designed to allow users to assemble them by themselves.
- the former is manufactured to simulate some specific characters or take particular shapes from the beginning, such that disadvantageously they cannot satisfy children's diverse tastes and preferences. Finally, the children lose their interest in the dolls in a short time and as a result, parents cannot help buying new dolls for them, thereby causing an economic burden.
- the latter attracts more attention from children than the former by permitting the children to assemble the dolls by themselves.
- the latter has a disadvantage of failing to make a favorable impression on the children or excite a great interest for them since it is utilized in such a manner that some specific prefabricated parts, e.g., head, torso, arms, and legs, are fitted into corresponding places and wanted clothing is worn on the parts.
- the present invention is directed to a reproducible doll that substantially obviates one or more problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a reproducible doll, in which a user can assemble a doll having the likeness of a human being or an animal to satisfy his or her taste by using prepared bone sections, artificial skin sections and artificial muscle sections, and varying the shapes of a head, hands and feet.
- a reproducible doll including a head, hands, and feet, the doll comprising: a plurality of connecting bars integrally connected with the head, hands and feet to form bone sections; a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars with each other and each of the head, hands and feet with a corresponding one of the connecting bars to form joints of the bone sections; and a plurality of artificial skin sections separately worn on the outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each other through the plurality of bending sections to form arm, leg and torso portions of the doll.
- artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type are detachably overlain on limb portions of the connecting bars.
- the doll is dividable into a muscular type, a fat type and a thin type according to whether the artificial muscle sections are made.
- the artificial skin sections are worn on the artificial muscle sections.
- the artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type are made of materials having elasticity, and formed of a hollow body having openings formed at both ends thereof and a cut portion formed thereon along a longitudinal direction thereof to correspond to the shapes of the arm and leg portions of the doll to be easily inserted into the limb portions.
- insertion holes for attaching or detaching hair, nose, eyes, and mouth to or from the head are further formed on the head.
- Each of the bending sections includes globular portions respectively formed on ends of the head, hands and feet and on both ends of the connecting bars, and a connecting mechanism having recesses on both ends thereof to detachably and movably receive the globular portions.
- the artificial skin sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as silicon.
- the artificial skin sections are preferably formed in such color as white, yellow and black.
- Each of the hands includes fingers having connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a palm portion connected to the fingers, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the fingers and the palm portion.
- Each of the feet includes toes having connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a sole portion connected to the toes, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the toes and the sole portion.
- the present invention constructed as above enables a user to make a doll represent a celebrity, a popular character, or his/her own self. Furthermore, the artificial skin sections donned over the bone sections look realistic.
- the doll can be easily assembled into a toy having the likeness of an adult or a child by adjusting the length of the joints of the bone sections.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating artificial skin sections used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the portion a of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line of A-A of FIG. 3A;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating an arm artificial muscle fitted with an arm bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention
- FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 5D and 5E are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a view illustrating artificial skin sections used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3A is an enlarged view illustrating the portion a of FIG. 1, and
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 3A.
- a reproducible doll 100 includes artificial bone sections 110 which can be assembled and dissembled, a head 120 , hands 130 and feet 140 which can be assembled and dissembled in the artificial bone sections 110 , and artificial skin sections 160 which can be freely worn on the artificial bone sections 110 to adjust thickness and color of the skin.
- the artificial bone sections 110 are made of such materials as plastic for the purpose of achieving the same strength as real bones and lighter weight than the real bones.
- the artificial bone sections 110 are formed by assembling a plurality of connecting bars 111 a through 111 h.
- a wanted frame of doll 100 is obtained in such a manner that the prepared head 120 , hands 130 and feet 140 are connected to ends of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h which form the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the size of the artificial bone sections 110 can be adjusted in accordance with the number or length of the assembled connecting bars 111 a through 111 h.
- a user can choose a doll sized to his or her taste, in other words, select either between a child-looking doll or an adult-looking doll and assemble the chosen doll.
- the number of connecting bars 111 a through 111 h is variable according to the size of the doll. Further, the length or width of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h which form the artificial bone sections 110 is also variable according to the size or kind of the doll.
- Bending sections 112 are provided on the plurality of connecting bars 111 a through 111 h which form the artificial bone sections 110 to bend 90 degrees in an arbitrary direction, or to pivotally rotate.
- the plurality of bending sections 112 form joints of the artificial bone sections 110 . Since the bending sections are same in construction, only sections denoted by reference numeral 112 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B as follows.
- the bending sections 112 detachably connect the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h with each other and each of the head 120 , hands 130 and feet with a corresponding one of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h so that the connecting bars, and the head, hands and feet can bend.
- Each of the bending sections 112 includes globular portions 114 respectively formed on ends of the head 120 , hands 130 and feet 140 (see FIGS. 5D and 5E) and on both ends of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h, and a substantially cylindrical connecting mechanism 118 having recesses 116 formed on both ends thereof for movably receiving the globular portions 114 .
- the connecting mechanism 118 Since the connecting mechanism 118 is made of plastic materials having elasticity, it elastically supports the globular portions 114 so that the globular portions 114 received into the recesses 116 of the connecting mechanism 116 would not be separated without an external force. Open portions of the recesses 116 are slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the globular portions 114 . However, the recesses 116 are made of materials having elasticity, whereby insertion or separation of the globular portions 114 into or from the recesses 116 doesn't cause much harmful effect by virtue of the elasticity.
- the length or width of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h which form the artificial bone sections 110 is also variable according to the type of doll. By way of example, there can be manufactured a doll which is selected from a smaller doll and a taller doll by adjusting the length of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h.
- the wanted figure can be accomplished in such a manner that the artificial skin sections 160 made of flexible silicon materials are donned over the artificial bone sections 110 which form the body frame while being assembled through the bending sections 112 of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h. That is to say, the artificial skin sections 160 are separately formed on the respective portions of arms 162 a, torso 162 b and legs 162 c, whereby they are structured to be easily worn on the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the outward appearance of the artificial skin sections 160 looks like corresponding portions of a real person. In structure, the artificial skin sections 160 are open at both ends thereof and hollow inside thereof so as to be easily donned on the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the arm and leg portions 162 a and 162 c of the artificial skin sections 160 are formed of a hollow body having openings at only both ends thereof, whereby they can be easily donned on the limb portions of the artificial bone sections as if clothing is donned over the limb portions.
- the torso portion 162 b of the artificial skin sections 160 is open on upper and lower portions thereof and on portions connected to both arms so that it can be easily worn on the torso portion of the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the artificial skin sections 160 are preferably made of such materials as silicon, which are not harmful to human beings, and are elastic, soft and flexible.
- the artificial skin sections 160 made of the materials like silicone has elasticity in material characteristics. Therefore, the artificial skin sections 160 are closely contacted with the artificial bone sections 110 after being worn on the artificial bone sections 110 , whereby they would not be removed without intention.
- the artificial skin sections 160 can be manufactured in white, yellow, or black by races by applying colors thereto. As a result, the artificial skin sections 160 can be manufactured to optionally represent one out of the white, yellow and black races according to the color thereof. It should be appreciated that such constructions can be sufficiently executed within the scope of the present invention even though they are not illustrated in figures.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating an arm artificial muscle fitted with an arm bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b can be fitted with the artificial bone sections 110 (see FIG. 1) of the arm and leg portions while completely surrounding the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the doll With the aid of the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b, the doll can be manufactured into any one among a muscular type, a fat type and a thin type, and also the joints of the connecting bars 111 a through 111 h, that is, the bending sections 112 can bend more freely. Adjustment of a body type by the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b can be achieved as the width of the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b is adjusted.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b for adjustment of a body type are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as sponge, whereby they can be easily manufactured into ones having width suitable for respective figures.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are shaped like the arm or leg portions of a real human body.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are of a hollow cylindrical shape, such that both ends 153 a and 153 b thereof are open and cut portions 157 a and 157 b are formed along the whole longitudinal direction at one side thereof.
- the cut portions 157 a and 157 b serve to easily fit or separate the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b with or from the artificial bone sections 110 of the arm or leg portions.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are made of such materials as sponge, whereby the cut portions 157 a and 157 b formed at one side thereof can be open to the position of an imaginary line of FIG. 4A without great efforts and the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b can be easily fitted with the artificial bone sections 110 of the arm or leg portions through the spaces formed by the open cut portions 157 a and 157 b of the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b readily return to their original positions due to the elasticity thereof while surrounding the artificial bone sections 110 .
- the artificial skin sections 160 illustrated in FIG. 2 are finally worn on the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b that are positioned on the artificial bone sections 110 , thereby forming a smooth skin.
- the artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are particularly described to be positioned on only the arms or legs, the invention is not limited thereto.
- Corresponding artificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b can be disposed inside the artificial skin sections 162 b (see FIG. 2) positioned on the bone 110 of the torso portion.
- artificial muscle sections which are previously shaped like the artificial skin sections 162 b may be inserted into the inside of the artificial skin sections 162 b overlain on the bone sections 110 of the torso portion so as to change the figure of the torso portion, or as shown by dots in FIG. 1, fillers, such as sponge, cotton, or the like, may be filled thereinto so that the torso portion as well as the arm and leg portions can be changed in figure thereof.
- FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose, and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 5D and 5E are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- the hair, nose, eyes, eyebrows and mouth are detachably mounted on the head 120 of the doll to form the head and head. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5A is a view illustrating various shapes of hair 125 a to 125 c worn on the head 120 of the reproducible doll 100 according to the present invention.
- One thing selected among the hairs 125 a to 125 c is worn on the head 120 .
- the hairs 125 a to 125 c are made of flexible rubber materials, which are not drawn in figures, except hair portions, such that they can be easily worn on the head 120 b and would not be removed without intention by virtue of the close contact with the head 120 .
- the hair style and color of the hairs 125 a to 125 c are also variable, which doesn't depart from the scope of the present invention.
- the hair color can be red, blue, or others besides the existing color, gold, silver, and gray, such that a user can choose one among them.
- the hairstyle is represented to be a waved-, a straight-, or a short cut-type, such that the user can enjoy the wider liberty of choice.
- FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll.
- FIG. 5B which depicts various shapes of heads 120 a to 120 c
- the shapes of the heads 120 a to 120 c are variable, and the hairs 125 a to 125 c are shaped depending on the shapes of the heads 120 a to 120 c.
- the heads 120 a to 120 c are variable by attaching or detaching the globular portions 114 to or from the recesses 116 of the connecting bars 111 d which form the bone sections 110 .
- insertion holes 124 are formed on the head 122 of the heads 120 a to 120 c to attach or detach the eyes, nose, etc. to or from the head 122 . Explanation about the insertion holes 124 will be given with reference to FIG. 5C.
- FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Various shapes of eyebrows 125 a to 125 c, eyes 126 a to 126 d, noses 127 a to 127 c, mouths 128 a to 128 c and ears 129 a to 129 d which are made beforehand, are inserted into the insertion holes 124 formed on the head 122 of the heads 120 a to 120 c, so as to complete a head.
- the eyebrows 125 a to 125 c, eyes 126 a to 126 d, noses 127 a to 127 c, mouths 128 a to 128 c and ears 129 a to 129 d are made of the same materials as the heads 120 a to 120 c, such as silicon.
- Protrusions which are not shown in drawings protrude from the rear sides of them to be inserted into the insertion holes 124 . Otherwise, instead of the protrusions, adhesive surheads may be formed on the rear sides of the eyebrows 125 a to 125 c, eyes 126 a to 126 d, noses 127 a to 127 c, mouths 128 a to 128 c and ears 129 a to 129 d.
- the shapes of the eyebrows 125 a to 15 c, eyes 126 a to 126 d, noses 127 a to 127 c, mouths 128 a to 128 c and ears 129 a to 129 d are not limited to those illustrated in drawings but other variations will occur.
- FIGS. 5D and 5 e are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- the hands 130 and feet 140 are made of silicon materials, similarly to the artificial skin sections 160 , and allow wires 132 and 1421 to be embedded inside so as to be reinforced.
- the wires 132 and 142 are integrally embedded upon forming the hands 130 and feet 140 , which process is carried out based on a general technology, and explanation about the wires 132 and 142 will be omitted.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Each of the hands 200 includes fingers 220 having a plurality of connecting bars 210 and a plurality of bending sections 212 for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars 210 , a palm portion 240 connected to the fingers, and an artificial skin 260 worn on the fingers and palm portion.
- the artificial skin 260 has the same shape as the hand in order to be easily worn on the hand.
- the artificial skin 260 is especially made of soft silicon materials to attain elasticity, so that it can be easily donned over the hand as if gloves are donned over the hands.
- the size of the hand 200 is adjustable depending on the size and number of the connecting bars 210 as well. Further, the color of the artificial skin 260 , as described in the above embodiments, is variable. Besides, the materials of the connecting bars 210 and palm portion 240 , and constructions of the connecting bars 210 and bending sections 212 are the same as those in the above embodiments, and a redundant explanation will be omitted.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Each of the feet 300 also includes toes 320 having a plurality of connecting bars 310 and bending sections 312 for detachably connecting the connecting bars 310 , and a sole portion 340 connected to the toes 320 and an artificial skin 360 worn on the fingers and sole portion.
- the artificial skin 360 is shaped like the foot so as to be easily worn on the foot.
- the artificial skin 360 is especially made of soft silicon materials to attain elasticity, so as to be easily worn in the same way as if socks are worn on the feet.
- the size of the feet 300 is also adjustable depending on the size and number of the connecting bars 310 .
- the color of the artificial skin 360 is also variable as described in the above embodiments.
- the materials of the connecting bars 310 and the sole and the constructions of the connecting bars and bending sections 312 are the same as those in the previously described embodiments, and a redundant explanation thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a view of an animal doll 400 illustrating the state that the present invention is applied the animal 400 .
- Other constructions are the same as those in the above embodiments, except that the skin can be made of an artificial fur, and explanation in detail will be omitted.
- the present invention has an advantage of mimicking all behaviors of human beings by freely rotating the head, hands, feet and so on by means of the connecting bars and bending sections.
- the present invention has a further advantage of manufacturing a doll whose type is selected among a fat type, a thin type and a muscular type by arbitrarily fitting the artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type with the connecting bars.
- the present invention has a still further advantage of manufacturing dolls of various races by wearing the artificial skin sections of diverse colors.
- the present invention has another advantage of manufacturing a doll whose type is selected out of a taller type and a smaller type by adjusting the size and width of the connecting bars which form the bone sections.
- the present invention has yet another advantage of manufacturing a wanted type of doll by arbitrarily changing a variety of belongings, e.g., hairs, shoes, etc.
- the present invention has still another advantage of being applicable to animals.
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Disclosed is a reproducible doll which a user can assemble to simulate a wanted type of person or animal by himself or herself. According to the present invention, a wanted type of doll is made in such a manner that a head, hands, feet, etc. shaped like corresponding portions of a real person or animal are connected by means of a plurality of connecting bars that form artificial bone sections, joints are formed on the connecting bars to detachably and bendably connect the connecting bars, and artificial muscle sections and artificial skin sections made of elastic materials having elasticity are sequentially fitted with the outsides of the artificial bone sections.
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- The present invention relates to a reproducible doll, and more particularly, to a reproducible doll which enables a variety of elements, such as eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears to be attached on or detached from corresponding recesses of a head of the doll according to diverse shapes of the head to make a user feeling the pleasure in ornament, and enables hair, e.g., dyed hair, or short cut hair to be worn on the head of the doll to make the user groom the hair of the doll conforming to his/her favorite style.
- In general, there are many types of dolls with which children can play. Such dolls are largely divided into two types, i.e., finished dolls which are completely assembled in manufacturing factories and then distributed, and prefabricated dolls which are designed to allow users to assemble them by themselves.
- The former is manufactured to simulate some specific characters or take particular shapes from the beginning, such that disadvantageously they cannot satisfy children's diverse tastes and preferences. Finally, the children lose their interest in the dolls in a short time and as a result, parents cannot help buying new dolls for them, thereby causing an economic burden.
- The latter attracts more attention from children than the former by permitting the children to assemble the dolls by themselves. The latter, however, has a disadvantage of failing to make a favorable impression on the children or excite a great interest for them since it is utilized in such a manner that some specific prefabricated parts, e.g., head, torso, arms, and legs, are fitted into corresponding places and wanted clothing is worn on the parts.
- Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a reproducible doll that substantially obviates one or more problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a reproducible doll, in which a user can assemble a doll having the likeness of a human being or an animal to satisfy his or her taste by using prepared bone sections, artificial skin sections and artificial muscle sections, and varying the shapes of a head, hands and feet.
- Additional advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following or may be learned from practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
- To achieve these objects and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, there is provided a reproducible doll including a head, hands, and feet, the doll comprising: a plurality of connecting bars integrally connected with the head, hands and feet to form bone sections; a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars with each other and each of the head, hands and feet with a corresponding one of the connecting bars to form joints of the bone sections; and a plurality of artificial skin sections separately worn on the outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each other through the plurality of bending sections to form arm, leg and torso portions of the doll.
- It is preferable that artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type are detachably overlain on limb portions of the connecting bars. The doll is dividable into a muscular type, a fat type and a thin type according to whether the artificial muscle sections are made. The artificial skin sections are worn on the artificial muscle sections.
- Further, the artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type are made of materials having elasticity, and formed of a hollow body having openings formed at both ends thereof and a cut portion formed thereon along a longitudinal direction thereof to correspond to the shapes of the arm and leg portions of the doll to be easily inserted into the limb portions.
- It is preferable that insertion holes for attaching or detaching hair, nose, eyes, and mouth to or from the head are further formed on the head.
- Each of the bending sections includes globular portions respectively formed on ends of the head, hands and feet and on both ends of the connecting bars, and a connecting mechanism having recesses on both ends thereof to detachably and movably receive the globular portions.
- The artificial skin sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as silicon.
- Further, the artificial skin sections are preferably formed in such color as white, yellow and black.
- Each of the hands includes fingers having connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a palm portion connected to the fingers, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the fingers and the palm portion.
- Each of the feet includes toes having connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a sole portion connected to the toes, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the toes and the sole portion.
- The present invention constructed as above enables a user to make a doll represent a celebrity, a popular character, or his/her own self. Furthermore, the artificial skin sections donned over the bone sections look realistic. The doll can be easily assembled into a toy having the likeness of an adult or a child by adjusting the length of the joints of the bone sections.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
- The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiment(s) of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principle of the invention. In the drawings;
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating artificial skin sections used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the portion a of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line of A-A of FIG. 3A;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating an arm artificial muscle fitted with an arm bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIGS. 5D and 5E are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention;
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention; and
- FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present invention.
- Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating artificial skin sections used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 3A is an enlarged view illustrating the portion a of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 3A.
- Referring to drawings, a
reproducible doll 100 according to the present invention includesartificial bone sections 110 which can be assembled and dissembled, ahead 120,hands 130 andfeet 140 which can be assembled and dissembled in theartificial bone sections 110, andartificial skin sections 160 which can be freely worn on theartificial bone sections 110 to adjust thickness and color of the skin. - The
artificial bone sections 110 are made of such materials as plastic for the purpose of achieving the same strength as real bones and lighter weight than the real bones. Theartificial bone sections 110 are formed by assembling a plurality of connectingbars 111 a through 111 h. A wanted frame ofdoll 100 is obtained in such a manner that theprepared head 120,hands 130 andfeet 140 are connected to ends of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h which form theartificial bone sections 110. The size of theartificial bone sections 110 can be adjusted in accordance with the number or length of the assembled connectingbars 111 a through 111 h. In consequence, a user can choose a doll sized to his or her taste, in other words, select either between a child-looking doll or an adult-looking doll and assemble the chosen doll. The number of connectingbars 111 a through 111 h is variable according to the size of the doll. Further, the length or width of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h which form theartificial bone sections 110 is also variable according to the size or kind of the doll. - Bending
sections 112 are provided on the plurality of connectingbars 111 a through 111 h which form theartificial bone sections 110 to bend 90 degrees in an arbitrary direction, or to pivotally rotate. The plurality of bendingsections 112 form joints of theartificial bone sections 110. Since the bending sections are same in construction, only sections denoted byreference numeral 112 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B as follows. - The bending
sections 112 detachably connect the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h with each other and each of thehead 120,hands 130 and feet with a corresponding one of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h so that the connecting bars, and the head, hands and feet can bend. Each of the bendingsections 112 includesglobular portions 114 respectively formed on ends of thehead 120,hands 130 and feet 140 (see FIGS. 5D and 5E) and on both ends of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h, and a substantially cylindrical connectingmechanism 118 havingrecesses 116 formed on both ends thereof for movably receiving theglobular portions 114. Since the connectingmechanism 118 is made of plastic materials having elasticity, it elastically supports theglobular portions 114 so that theglobular portions 114 received into therecesses 116 of the connectingmechanism 116 would not be separated without an external force. Open portions of therecesses 116 are slightly smaller than the outside diameter of theglobular portions 114. However, therecesses 116 are made of materials having elasticity, whereby insertion or separation of theglobular portions 114 into or from therecesses 116 doesn't cause much harmful effect by virtue of the elasticity. The length or width of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h which form theartificial bone sections 110 is also variable according to the type of doll. By way of example, there can be manufactured a doll which is selected from a smaller doll and a taller doll by adjusting the length of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h. - The wanted figure can be accomplished in such a manner that the
artificial skin sections 160 made of flexible silicon materials are donned over theartificial bone sections 110 which form the body frame while being assembled through the bendingsections 112 of the connectingbars 111 a through 111 h. That is to say, theartificial skin sections 160 are separately formed on the respective portions ofarms 162 a,torso 162 b andlegs 162 c, whereby they are structured to be easily worn on theartificial bone sections 110. The outward appearance of theartificial skin sections 160 looks like corresponding portions of a real person. In structure, theartificial skin sections 160 are open at both ends thereof and hollow inside thereof so as to be easily donned on theartificial bone sections 110. That is, the arm and 162 a and 162 c of theleg portions artificial skin sections 160 are formed of a hollow body having openings at only both ends thereof, whereby they can be easily donned on the limb portions of the artificial bone sections as if clothing is donned over the limb portions. In the meanwhile, thetorso portion 162 b of theartificial skin sections 160 is open on upper and lower portions thereof and on portions connected to both arms so that it can be easily worn on the torso portion of theartificial bone sections 110. Upon wearing theartificial skin sections 160 of thetorso portion 162 b on theartificial bone sections 110, it is desirable that they have to be worn before thehead 120,hands 130 andfeet 140 as well as the artificial bone sections of the arms and legs are assembled. Theartificial skin sections 160 are preferably made of such materials as silicon, which are not harmful to human beings, and are elastic, soft and flexible. Theartificial skin sections 160 made of the materials like silicone has elasticity in material characteristics. Therefore, theartificial skin sections 160 are closely contacted with theartificial bone sections 110 after being worn on theartificial bone sections 110, whereby they would not be removed without intention. Furthermore, upon manufacturing theartificial skin sections 160, theartificial skin sections 160 can be manufactured in white, yellow, or black by races by applying colors thereto. As a result, theartificial skin sections 160 can be manufactured to optionally represent one out of the white, yellow and black races according to the color thereof. It should be appreciated that such constructions can be sufficiently executed within the scope of the present invention even though they are not illustrated in figures. - FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating an arm artificial muscle fitted with an arm bone portion of the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
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152 a and 152 b can be fitted with the artificial bone sections 110 (see FIG. 1) of the arm and leg portions while completely surrounding theArtificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110. With the aid of the 152 a and 152 b, the doll can be manufactured into any one among a muscular type, a fat type and a thin type, and also the joints of the connectingartificial muscle sections bars 111 a through 111 h, that is, the bendingsections 112 can bend more freely. Adjustment of a body type by the 152 a and 152 b can be achieved as the width of theartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b is adjusted. Theartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b for adjustment of a body type are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as sponge, whereby they can be easily manufactured into ones having width suitable for respective figures. Theartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are shaped like the arm or leg portions of a real human body. Theartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are of a hollow cylindrical shape, such that both ends 153 a and 153 b thereof are open and cutartificial muscle sections 157 a and 157 b are formed along the whole longitudinal direction at one side thereof. Theportions 157 a and 157 b serve to easily fit or separate thecut portions 152 a and 152 b with or from theartificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110 of the arm or leg portions. The 152 a and 152 b are made of such materials as sponge, whereby theartificial muscle sections 157 a and 157 b formed at one side thereof can be open to the position of an imaginary line of FIG. 4A without great efforts and thecut portions 152 a and 152 b can be easily fitted with theartificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110 of the arm or leg portions through the spaces formed by the 157 a and 157 b of theopen cut portions 152 a and 152 b. Once the force that is applied to open theartificial muscle sections 157 a and 157 b is removed from thecut portions 157 a and 157 b of thecut portions 152 a and 152 b after theartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b are fitted with theartificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110, the 152 a and 152 b readily return to their original positions due to the elasticity thereof while surrounding theartificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110. Theartificial skin sections 160 illustrated in FIG. 2 are finally worn on the 152 a and 152 b that are positioned on theartificial muscle sections artificial bone sections 110, thereby forming a smooth skin. Moreover, while the 152 a and 152 b are particularly described to be positioned on only the arms or legs, the invention is not limited thereto. Correspondingartificial muscle sections 152 a and 152 b can be disposed inside theartificial muscle sections artificial skin sections 162 b (see FIG. 2) positioned on thebone 110 of the torso portion. For example, artificial muscle sections which are previously shaped like theartificial skin sections 162 b may be inserted into the inside of theartificial skin sections 162 b overlain on thebone sections 110 of the torso portion so as to change the figure of the torso portion, or as shown by dots in FIG. 1, fillers, such as sponge, cotton, or the like, may be filled thereinto so that the torso portion as well as the arm and leg portions can be changed in figure thereof. - FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose, and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIGS. 5D and 5E are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- The hair, nose, eyes, eyebrows and mouth are detachably mounted on the
head 120 of the doll to form the head and head. This will be explained with reference to FIG. 1. - Initially, FIG. 5A is a view illustrating various shapes of
hair 125 a to 125 c worn on thehead 120 of thereproducible doll 100 according to the present invention. One thing selected among thehairs 125 a to 125 c is worn on thehead 120. Thehairs 125 a to 125 c are made of flexible rubber materials, which are not drawn in figures, except hair portions, such that they can be easily worn on thehead 120 b and would not be removed without intention by virtue of the close contact with thehead 120. It should be appreciated that the hair style and color of thehairs 125 a to 125 c are also variable, which doesn't depart from the scope of the present invention. For instance, the hair color can be red, blue, or others besides the existing color, gold, silver, and gray, such that a user can choose one among them. The hairstyle is represented to be a waved-, a straight-, or a short cut-type, such that the user can enjoy the wider liberty of choice. - FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll.
- Referring to FIG. 5B which depicts various shapes of
heads 120 a to 120 c, the shapes of theheads 120 a to 120 c are variable, and thehairs 125 a to 125 c are shaped depending on the shapes of theheads 120 a to 120 c. Theheads 120 a to 120 c are variable by attaching or detaching theglobular portions 114 to or from therecesses 116 of the connectingbars 111 d which form thebone sections 110. Furthermore, insertion holes 124 are formed on thehead 122 of theheads 120 a to 120 c to attach or detach the eyes, nose, etc. to or from thehead 122. Explanation about the insertion holes 124 will be given with reference to FIG. 5C. - FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Various shapes of
eyebrows 125 a to 125 c,eyes 126 a to 126 d,noses 127 a to 127 c,mouths 128 a to 128 c andears 129 a to 129 d, which are made beforehand, are inserted into the insertion holes 124 formed on thehead 122 of theheads 120 a to 120 c, so as to complete a head. Theeyebrows 125 a to 125 c,eyes 126 a to 126 d,noses 127 a to 127 c,mouths 128 a to 128 c andears 129 a to 129 d are made of the same materials as theheads 120 a to 120 c, such as silicon. Protrusions which are not shown in drawings protrude from the rear sides of them to be inserted into the insertion holes 124. Otherwise, instead of the protrusions, adhesive surheads may be formed on the rear sides of theeyebrows 125 a to 125 c,eyes 126 a to 126 d,noses 127 a to 127 c,mouths 128 a to 128 c andears 129 a to 129 d. The shapes of theeyebrows 125 a to 15 c,eyes 126 a to 126 d,noses 127 a to 127 c,mouths 128 a to 128 c andears 129 a to 129 d are not limited to those illustrated in drawings but other variations will occur. - FIGS. 5D and 5 e are views illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- The
hands 130 andfeet 140 are made of silicon materials, similarly to theartificial skin sections 160, and allowwires 132 and 1421 to be embedded inside so as to be reinforced. The 132 and 142 are integrally embedded upon forming thewires hands 130 andfeet 140, which process is carried out based on a general technology, and explanation about the 132 and 142 will be omitted.wires - FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Each of the
hands 200 includesfingers 220 having a plurality of connectingbars 210 and a plurality of bendingsections 212 for detachably interconnecting the connectingbars 210, apalm portion 240 connected to the fingers, and anartificial skin 260 worn on the fingers and palm portion. Theartificial skin 260 has the same shape as the hand in order to be easily worn on the hand. Theartificial skin 260 is especially made of soft silicon materials to attain elasticity, so that it can be easily donned over the hand as if gloves are donned over the hands. - The size of the
hand 200 is adjustable depending on the size and number of the connectingbars 210 as well. Further, the color of theartificial skin 260, as described in the above embodiments, is variable. Besides, the materials of the connectingbars 210 andpalm portion 240, and constructions of the connectingbars 210 and bendingsections 212 are the same as those in the above embodiments, and a redundant explanation will be omitted. - FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present invention.
- Each of the
feet 300 also includestoes 320 having a plurality of connectingbars 310 and bending sections 312 for detachably connecting the connectingbars 310, and asole portion 340 connected to thetoes 320 and anartificial skin 360 worn on the fingers and sole portion. - The
artificial skin 360 is shaped like the foot so as to be easily worn on the foot. Theartificial skin 360 is especially made of soft silicon materials to attain elasticity, so as to be easily worn in the same way as if socks are worn on the feet. - The size of the
feet 300 is also adjustable depending on the size and number of the connecting bars 310. The color of theartificial skin 360 is also variable as described in the above embodiments. In addition, the materials of the connectingbars 310 and the sole and the constructions of the connecting bars and bending sections 312 are the same as those in the previously described embodiments, and a redundant explanation thereof will be omitted. - FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a view of an
animal doll 400 illustrating the state that the present invention is applied theanimal 400. Other constructions are the same as those in the above embodiments, except that the skin can be made of an artificial fur, and explanation in detail will be omitted. - As explained above, the present invention has an advantage of mimicking all behaviors of human beings by freely rotating the head, hands, feet and so on by means of the connecting bars and bending sections.
- The present invention has a further advantage of manufacturing a doll whose type is selected among a fat type, a thin type and a muscular type by arbitrarily fitting the artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type with the connecting bars.
- The present invention has a still further advantage of manufacturing dolls of various races by wearing the artificial skin sections of diverse colors.
- The present invention has another advantage of manufacturing a doll whose type is selected out of a taller type and a smaller type by adjusting the size and width of the connecting bars which form the bone sections.
- The present invention has yet another advantage of manufacturing a wanted type of doll by arbitrarily changing a variety of belongings, e.g., hairs, shoes, etc.
- The present invention has still another advantage of being applicable to animals.
- The forgoing embodiments are merely exemplary and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention. The present teachings can be readily applied to other types of apparatuses. The description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. Many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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1. A reproducible doll including a head, hands and feet, the doll comprising:
a plurality of connecting bars integrally connected with the head, hands and feet, respectively, to form bone sections of the doll;
a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars with each other and each of the head, hands and feet with a corresponding one of the plurality of connecting bars to form joints of the bone sections; and
a plurality of artificial skin sections separately worn on the outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each other through the plurality of bending sections to form arm, leg and torso portions of the doll.
2. The doll according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type detachably fitted with the corresponding bending sections and connecting bars forming bone sections of the arm and leg portions and adapted to allow a user to select any one of a thin type, a fat type, a slender type and a muscular type to adjust the body type of the doll, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the artificial muscle sections.
3. The doll according to claim 2 , wherein the artificial muscle sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, and formed of a hollow body having openings formed at both ends thereof and a cut portion formed along a longitudinal direction thereof thereon to correspond to the shapes of the arm and leg portions of the doll.
4. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein the head has insertion holes formed on a head thereof to attach or detach hair, nose, eyes, and mouth of the doll to or from the head thereof.
5. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein each of the bending sections includes globular portions respectively formed on ends of the head, hands and feet and on both ends of the connecting bars, and a connecting mechanism having recesses at both ends thereof to detachably and movably receive the globular portions.
6. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein the artificial skin sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as silicon.
7. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein the artificial skin sections are formed of any one of white, yellow and black colors.
8. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein each of the hands includes fingers having the connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a palm portion connected to the fingers, and wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the fingers and palm portion.
9. The doll according to claim 1 , wherein each of the feet includes toes having the connecting bars and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a sole portion connected to the toes, and wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the toes and sole portion.
10. A reproducible doll including a head, torso and plurality of limbs, the doll comprising:
a plurality of connecting bars integrally connected with the head to form bone sections of the torso and plurality of limbs;
a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars to each other and the head to form joints of the bone sections; and
a plurality of artificial cover sections separately worn on the outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each other through the plurality of bending sections to form the torso and plurality of limbs of the doll.
11. The doll of claim 10 , wherein the doll represents a human with two arms, two legs, two hands and two feet.
12. The doll of claim 10 , wherein the doll represents a four legged animal.
13. A doll comprising:
a plurality of connecting bars forming bone sections of the doll;
a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars to each other and form joints of the bone sections;
a plurality of removable artificial cover sections for being separately worn on the bone sections; and
wherein the plurality of connecting bars and bending sections are adapted to form the internal bone sections of a human or animal having a head, torso and limbs, and the plurality of artificial cover sections are adapted to form the exterior muscle and/or skin/fur sections of the torso and limbs.
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