Doll and simulated physiological functions

摘要

A doll with simulated physiological functions, in particular a toy doll (10) in the form of a teddy bear is described. The teddy bear (10) has a head (12) with eyes (14) that can move and a mouth (16) that opens and closes. A lower jaw (18) pivots about a first axis (20) to provide the opening and closing action of the mouth (16). A mechanical linkage means (22) is provided, having a first portion (24) pivotally connected to the lower jaw (18) and adapted to pivot about a second axis (26) which is spaced from the first axis (20). The mechanical linkage means (22) is arranged to transmit a movement of the lower jaw (18) to another part of the doll, for example to the eyes (14), whereby opening and/or closing of the mouth (16), for example when feeding the teddy bear (10), can produce a simulated physiological response from the doll, for example a responsive eye movement. The mechanical linkage means (22) also actuates a sound generating means (66) in the form of a mechanically operated bellows (68) and an air-driven vibratory reed (70). The arrangement of the mechanical linkage means (22) is such that there is a degree of unpredictability in the simulated physiological functions which enhances the long term play value of the doll and increases the enjoyment of a child. The play value of the teddy bear (10) is still further enhanced by incorporating the simulated physiological functions of ingestion of solid and liquid substances, as well as bowel movements and urination. A cylindrical container (94) having first and second chambers (96, 98) is provided in the body of the teddy bear (10). The first chamber (96) is adapted to contain liquid substances, and the second chamber (98) is adapted to contain solid substances. A separating means (100) is provided in a throat region of the teddy bear (10) for substantially separating liquid and solid substances inserted through the mouth (16) of the teddy bear (10).