US20100330874A1 - Toy vehicle rotational element for rotating a toy vehicle - Google Patents
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Described is a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The rotational element includes an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface. A flip box is operatively connected with the anchor, and the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle. A track connector connects a toy vehicle track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track. The flip box is spring-loaded, and entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes a spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate the toy vehicle and return the toy vehicle back onto the track. In a desired aspect, the track is a string.
Description
- This is a Non-Provisional patent application of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/208,161 filed in the United States on Feb. 21, 2009, titled, “Toy Vehicle Rotational Element for Rotating a Toy Vehicle.” This application is also a Non-Provisional patent application of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/208,490 filed in the United States on Feb. 25, 2009, titled, “Toy Vehicle Launcher.”
- (1) Field of Invention
- The present invention relates to a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, to a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle.
- (2) Description of Related Art
- Track sets for use with toy vehicles have long been known in the art. Conventional track sets use a length of track upon which a toy vehicle is placed and rolled along. Some improvements upon such traditional track sets include obstacles and, in some cases, ramps. In such cases, the ramps are typically positioned at the end of the track to allow the vehicle to enter the ramp and then become airborne upon exiting the ramp. Alternatively, obstacles are used to allow the toy vehicle to maneuver through or otherwise interact with the obstacles. While these track sets provide enjoyment and a certain level of interaction, they all require that the toy vehicle continue along a length of track. In other words, existing track sets do not provide for a mechanism by which the toy vehicle is manipulated to immediately return on the same track from which it came.
- Thus, a continuing need exists for a mechanism or device for use with a track set that is operable for immediately returning a toy vehicle to the same track from which it came.
- The present invention relates to a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, to a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The rotational element includes an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface. A flip box is operatively connected with the anchor, and the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle. The rotational element further comprises a track connector for connecting a track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track.
- In another aspect, the flip box is formed to be spring-loaded, such that rotation of the flip box induces extension of a spring element connected with the flip box, and wherein entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes the spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate and propel the toy vehicle from the flip box.
- In another aspect, the toy vehicle rotational element further comprises a flip box housing connecting the flip box with the anchor.
- In yet another aspect, the flip box comprises at least one cut-out therein to provide clearance for a flywheel of the toy vehicle to engage the track.
- In another aspect, the track connector is attached with the flip box housing.
- In another aspect, the track is a string.
- Finally, the present invention also includes a method for forming and using the device described herein. The method for forming the device includes a plurality of acts of forming and attaching the said components to arrive at the described device. Alternatively, the method for using the device includes a plurality of acts of using the device as described herein.
- The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed descriptions of the various aspects of the invention in conjunction with reference to the following drawings, where:
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention, depicting the rotational element as connected with a string; -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of an example of a toy vehicle for use with the rotational element of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a side, perspective-view illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side-view illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a front-view illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a top-view illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention; and -
FIG. 7 is an exploded-view illustration of a toy vehicle rotational element according to the present invention. - The present invention relates to a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, to a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and to incorporate it in the context of particular applications. Various modifications, as well as a variety of uses in different applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to a wide range of embodiments. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
- In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without necessarily being limited to these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.
- The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with this specification and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference. All the features disclosed in this specification, (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
- Furthermore, any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. Section 112, Paragraph 6. In particular, the use of “step of” or “act of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, Paragraph 6.
- Please note, if used, the labels left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise and counter clockwise have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/or directions between various portions of an object.
- (1) Description
- The present invention relates to a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The rotational element is formed to rotate (e.g., flip) a toy vehicle at the end of a track and replace the toy vehicle upon the track so that it returns in the direction from which it came. In other words, the rotational element is positioned at the end of a track such that when the toy vehicle enters the rotational element, it flips the toy vehicle which causes it to exit the rotational element and return on the track in the direction that it initially came from.
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FIG. 1 , therotational element 100 can be connected with atrack 102. Thetrack 102 can be a conventional track or any other suitable track upon which a toy vehicle can travel, a non-limiting example of which includes a string (as shown inFIG. 1 ). In one aspect as shown, the track 102 (e.g., string) is connected to alauncher 104 that shoots the toy vehicle along thetrack 102 and into therotational element 100. Thetrack 102 is connected to therotational element 100 through any suitable mechanism, depending on the type oftrack 102. Non-limiting examples of mechanisms by which thetrack 102 is connected to the rotational element include a snap-fit mechanism and a thread and screw configuration. - The rotational element is formed to operate with a mobile toy vehicle, a non-limiting example of which includes a die-cast 1:64 toy vehicle. A non-limiting example is illustrated in
FIG. 2 , where the rotational element is formed to operate with atoy vehicle 200 that includes a flywheel 202 (or a traditional toy vehicle without a flywheel). Theflywheel 202 extends through an aperture of the bottom of thetoy vehicle 200, and at least a portion of theflywheel 202 extends through an aperture of the top portion of thetoy vehicle 200. The portion of theflywheel 202 which extends through the aperture of the bottom portion is able to contact a surface below thetoy vehicle 200 to propel thetoy vehicle 200. The surface can either be a ground surface or a track. As a non-limiting example, theflywheel 202 includes an indentation around its circumference that allows it to run along a thin track (e.g., string). - The
flywheel 202 is powered through any suitable mechanism or device, a non-limiting example of which includes arip cord 204 that is connectable with a gear attached with theflywheel 202. Therip cord 204 includes a set ofteeth 206 along at least one side and is removably inserted inside thetoy vehicle 200 to induce rotation of theflywheel 202. Therip cord 204 induces rotation of theflywheel 202 by interlocking with at least a portion of theflywheel 202 or an axle inserted through theflywheel 202. For example, a gear with teeth can be attached with the axle and exposed for engagement with therip cord 204. Alternatively, if alauncher 104 is used (as shown inFIG. 1 ), thelauncher 104 may include a direct drive system that includes a drive wheel that engages with theflywheel 202 when thetoy vehicle 200 is loaded into thelauncher 104. It should be understood that thetoy vehicle 200 requires an intrinsic power means (e.g., the flywheel 202) to propel thetoy vehicle 200 across a surface. It is the intrinsic power means that drives thetoy vehicle 200 into the rotational element and from the rotational element. -
FIGS. 3 through 10 illustrate various views of therotational element 100. As shown inFIG. 3 , therotational element 100 includes ananchor 300 for attaching therotational element 100 with a surface. Theanchor 300 is any suitable mechanism or device for affixing therotational element 100 with a surface, non-limiting examples of which include a suction cup mechanism, a clamp mechanism, an adhesive (e.g., glue), weld, or fastener for fastening therotational element 100 with another object, device, or surface (e.g., wall). As can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, theanchor 300 may be either detachably attached or permanently attached with therotational element 100. - The
rotational element 100 also comprises anelongated flip box 302. Theflip box 302 is operably connected with the anchor 300 (via a housing, rotator, or any other suitable mechanism or device). As a non-limiting example, and as illustrated inFIG. 3 , the rotational element includes aflip box housing 304, which connects theflip box 302 with theanchor 300. Theflip box housing 304 stabilizes theflip box 302 and also provides a means of attachment to theanchor 300. - In a desired aspect, the
flip box 302 is sized and shaped to receive the toy vehicle and turn the toy vehicle upside down. As noted above, the toy vehicle may include a flywheel that protrudes from the toy vehicle on both the bottom and top sides of the toy vehicle. Thus, when the toy vehicle is rotated upside down, the flywheel that previously protruded from the top of the toy vehicle now protrudes from the bottom of the toy vehicle to engage the surface and drive the toy vehicle from theflip box 302 and back down the track. - Furthermore, the
flip box 302 is formed to be spring-loaded. Thus, theflip box 302 is connected with theanchor 300 through a spring mechanism. Theflip box 302 can be rotated 180 degrees (or any other suitable rotation), at which point theflip box 302 is locked into a loaded position, wherein a bias element (e.g., spring element) is extended (i.e., stretched). When the toy vehicle enters theflip box 302, it causes theflip box 302 to be compressed and released from the loaded (extended) position and thereby rotate (i.e., flip) 180 degrees to its original position. In rotating, theflip box 302 effectively flips the toy vehicle 180 degrees so that the directional momentum of the flywheel, or other intrinsic power means, is now rotated 180 degrees to cause the toy vehicle to drive from theflip box 302 and return on the track. Theflip box 302 is released from the loaded position using any suitable mechanism or device, a non-limiting example of which includes a trigger mechanism or a locking cam that is released through compression of theflip box 302. For instance, the mechanism may include a latch connected with a lock (e.g., cam lock) that is activated and then released when the toy vehicle impacts the back end of theflip box 302. This impact pushes the latch off of the lock and allows the spring to release, thereby flipping the toy vehicle and returning it to the track in an upside-down orientation. -
FIG. 4 depicts a side-view of therotational element 100. As shown inFIG. 4 , therotational element 100 includes atrack connector 400 below theflip box 302, which is depicted as protruding from theflip box housing 304. A non-limiting example of atrack connector 400, as illustrated inFIG. 4 , is a quick disconnect socket. However, as can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, thetrack connector 400 can be connected with theflip box 302,flip box housing 304, oranchor 300, either directly or indirectly, through any suitable mechanism or device. Thetrack connector 400 is formed to allow a user to easily connect a track (e.g., string) with therotational element 100. As can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, therotational element 100 can include anysuitable track connector 400 for connection with a variety of types of tracks, non-limiting examples of which include a snap-fit mechanism and a thread and screw configuration. Additionally, if the track is a string, the string may simple be tied to thetrack connector 400. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a front-view of therotational element 100. As is depicted in this view, theflip box 302 includes acavity 500 formed to receive a toy vehicle.FIG. 6 is a top-view illustration of therotational element 100. As described above, in a desired aspect therotational element 100 is formed to be used with a toy vehicle that includes a flywheel which extends through an aperture of the bottom of the toy vehicle. In order to accommodate the flywheel of such a toy vehicle, both theflip box 302 and theflip box housing 304 have an elongated cut-out 600 therein to provide clearance for the flywheel to contact the track, which is connected with therotational element 100 through thetrack connector 400. Additionally, aflip box shaft 602 is shown in this view. In a desired aspect, theflip box shaft 602 is a component of the flipping mechanism. Theflip box shaft 602 is connected with theflip box 302 as part of the mechanism which allows theflip box 302 to rotate as will be described in detail below. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded-view illustration of therotational element 100. As shown, therotational element 100 includes an anchor 300 (shown as a suction cup) for attachment to a surface (e.g., wall). It should be understood that the present invention can also be a part of a larger playset, such that the rotational element is integrally molded with or attached to the larger playset. In such an aspect, theanchor 300 could be considered the integrally molded connection (or screws, etc.) that attaches therotational element 100 to the larger playset. - However, as depicted, an
attachment ring 700 is used to connect theanchor 300 to anattachment housing 702. Additionally, theattachment housing 702 includes aflip box arm 704 having alatch element 706. Thelatch element 706 is engageable with alocking element 708 on theflip box housing 304. A bias element 710 (e.g., a spring element) is also attached with theflip box housing 304. When theflip box 302 is rotated 180 degrees into a loaded position, thebias element 710 is extended and thelatch element 706 engages the lockingelement 708. In one aspect, as shown inFIG. 7 , theflip box 302 is connected with the flip box arm 704 (such as through the flip box shaft 602), such that when a toy vehicle strikes the back of theflip box 302, theflip box 302 is driven forward causing thelatch element 706 to be released (i.e., pop out) from the lockingelement 708. Thebias element 710 is then able to rotate theflip box 302 due to a connection between thebias element 710 and thelatch element 706 when therotational element 100 is fully assembled. Thus, the release of the bias element 710 (i.e., compression of the spring element) allows 180 degree rotation of theflip box 302 about the major axis of theflip box shaft 602. The toy vehicle inside theflip box 302 then lands back on the attached track (e.g., string) in the opposite orientation (i.e., upside-down). As shown, ascrew 712 attaches the track connector with theflip box housing 304.
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1. A toy vehicle rotational element for rotating a toy vehicle, comprising:
an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface;
a flip box, wherein the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle; and
a track connector for connecting a track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track.
2. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the flip box is formed to be spring-loaded, such that rotation of the flip box induces extension of a spring element connected with the flip box, and wherein entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes the spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate.
3. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising a flip box housing connecting the flip box with the anchor.
4. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the flip box comprises at least one cut-out therein to provide clearance for a flywheel of the toy vehicle to engage the track.
5. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the track connector is attached with the flip box housing.
6. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the track is a string.
7. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the flip box comprises at least one cut-out therein to provide clearance for a flywheel of the toy vehicle to engage the track.
8. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the track is a string.
9. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a flip box housing connecting the flip box with the anchor.
10. The toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the track connector is attached with the flip box housing.
11. A method for forming a toy vehicle rotational element for rotating a toy vehicle, comprising acts of:
forming an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface;
forming a flip box, wherein the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle; and
forming a track connector for connecting a track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track.
12. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising an act of forming the flip box to be spring-loaded, such that rotation of the flip box induces extension of a spring element connected with the flip box, and wherein entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes the spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate.
13. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 12 , further comprising an act of forming a flip box housing connecting the flip box with the anchor.
14. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 13 , further comprising an act of forming the flip box to have at least one cut-out therein to provide clearance for a flywheel of the toy vehicle to engage the track.
15. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 14 , further comprising an act of attaching the track connector with the flip box housing.
16. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 15 , wherein the track is a string.
17. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising an act of forming the flip box to have at least one cut-out therein to provide clearance for a flywheel of the toy vehicle to engage the track.
18. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising an act of forming a flip box housing connecting the flip box with the anchor.
19. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising an act of attaching the track connector with the flip box housing.
20. The method for forming the toy vehicle rotational element as set forth in claim 11 , wherein the track is a string.
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