Abstract: A child's riding vehicle has a handle by which a parent can push and steer the vehicle, as well as a cutout in the roof which defines a handhold by which the parent can walk alongside the vehicle while holding it. The vehicle can be propelled either by the parent pushing via the parent handle or via the parent handhold, or the child can propel the vehicle as a foot-to-floor vehicle. When the handle is not being used, it can be rotated so that it is stowed at least partially within the body and roof support pillars of the vehicle for a clean appearance. A biasing and locking mechanism loosely biases and retains the handle in the stowed position, and automatically locks it into a deployed position.

Abstract: Hinged assemblies, and children's products including at least one hinged assembly, include a base member and a hinged member operatively and pivotally coupled to the base member to define a hinge. The hinge is configured to release if an obstruction is positioned between the hinged member and the base member while the hinged member is being closed and if a closing torque is greater than or equal to a release torque. The hinge also may be configured to not release when an opening torque is applied when the hinged member is in its open position even when the opening torque is greater than the release torque.

Abstract: Hinged assemblies, and children's products including at least one hinged assembly, include a base member and a hinged member operatively and pivotally coupled to the base member to define a hinge. The hinge is configured to release if an obstruction is positioned between the hinged member and the base member while the hinged member is being closed and if a closing torque is greater than or equal to a release torque. The hinge also may be configured to not release when an opening torque is applied when the hinged member is in its open position even when the opening torque is greater than the release torque.

Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. In some embodiments, the window mechanism is a manual window mechanism, and in some embodiments the window mechanism is a powered, or motorized, window mechanism. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a powered window drive assembly that includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a manual window drive assembly. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A latching assembly for attaching an accessory such as a canopy to a wagon or other children's vehicle. Body tubes are positioned within each corner of the wagon and each features an exposed annular notch. The body tubes are engaged by latches attached to the four corner poles of the canopy. Each latch includes a housing within which pivoting latch fingers reside. Each latch finger includes button and jaw portions as well as leaf springs that urge the jaw portions into engagement with the annular notch of a corresponding body tube. A latch may be removed from the body tube by squeezing the button portions of the latch fingers together. This procedure is repeated for the remaining three corners of the wagon so that the canopy may be removed there from.

Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles with reconfigured, or flexed panel, bodies. The bodies include at least one reconfigured, or flexed, body panel that is retained in a biased, or flexed, configuration and/or against its internal bias to move from the flexed configuration. In some embodiments, the body has an exterior shape that is determined at least in part by the at least one flexed body panel. In some embodiments, the at least one body panel is integrally formed with other portions of the ride-on's body, and in some embodiments, a portion of the body panel remains in an unflexed configuration when another portion of the body panel is retained in the flexed configuration. In some embodiments, the vehicles include at least one retainer that engages a flexed panel and retains the panel in a defined position relative to another portion of the ride-on's body.

Abstract: A toy vehicle adapted for medical use for providing a vehicle that transports a child and their required medical equipment. The toy vehicle adapted for medical use includes a vehicle with a plurality of wheels and a seating area, a receiver cavity within a rear portion of the vehicle for receiving one or more tanks, and an aperture within the rear portion of the vehicle for receiving an IV pole. If the vehicle is manually powered or the medical equipment weighs significantly more than the front portion of the vehicle, a counterbalancing weight is attached within the front portion of the vehicle to provide increased stability. The vehicle may be powered manually or via an engine.

Abstract: A child-sized toy vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis upon which any number of a plurality of stylistically different interchangeable vehicle body modules may be removably secured. The various vehicle body module styles may be comprised of separate body module sections such as a front body module, a rear body module, a left side body module, and a right side body module. In addition, body modules from different body styles may be attached to the same vehicle chassis such that a hybrid vehicle is produced.

Abstract: A child-sized toy vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis upon which any number of a plurality of stylistically different interchangeable vehicle body modules may be removably secured. The various vehicle body module styles may be comprised of separate body module sections such as a front body module, a rear body module, a left side body module, and a right side body module. In addition, body modules from different body styles may be attached to the same vehicle chassis such that a hybrid vehicle is produced.

Abstract: A child-sized toy vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis upon which any number of a plurality of stylistically different interchangeable vehicle body modules may be removably secured. The various vehicle body module styles may be comprised of separate body module sections such as a front body module, a rear body module, a left side body module, and a right side body module. In addition, body modules from different body styles may be attached to the same vehicle chassis such that a hybrid vehicle is produced.

Abstract: A child-sized toy vehicle comprising a vehicle chassis upon which any number of a plurality of stylistically different interchangeable vehicle body modules may be removably secured. The various vehicle body module styles may be comprised of separate body module sections such as a front body module, a rear body module, a left side body module, and a right side body module. In addition, body modules from different body styles may be attached to the same vehicle chassis such that a hybrid vehicle is produced.

Abstract: A wagon assembly configurable to resemble one of many vehicles or other ornamental objects. The wagon can be arranged with separate integral side panels, temporarily, but securely, fixed to the horizontal bed member of the wagon by removable threaded knobs. The wagon is easily converted from one vehicle style to another by changing the side panels. The wagon, while configured to represent a vehicle, is capable of carrying passenger(s) or articles resting within the body of the wagon.

Abstract: A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least one leg support member. The leg support member is coupled to the upper member and is releasably coupled to the body. The frame is positionable in a first configuration, wherein the upper member is substantially disposed over the upper surface of the body thereby forming a cover, and a second configuration, in which the frame is decoupled from the body and placed on a generally horizontal surface thereby forming a table. The frame includes means for releasably coupling the at least one leg support member to the body without the use of tools. A table includes a generally planar and substantially rigid first member, and leg support members. The first member substantially extends between and connects the leg support members.

Abstract: A fast-dismountable covering panel for mounting on a chassis of an electric cart is provided. The covering panel includes a front round opening and a rearward opened elongate opening opposite to the round opening. The elongate opening is adapted to engage with a handlebar stem upward extended from a front end of the chassis. A very narrow slit is provided along a centerline of the covering panel to extend between the round opening and the elongate opening, allowing the covering panel to be elastically stretched apart at the elongate opening along the slit for the handlebar stem to move forward along the slit into the round opening and causing the covering panel to cover and be screwed to a top of the chassis. A gasket is removably engaged with the slit to seal the same. Footrest panel, mat fixing strips and mat may be detachably connected to the covering panel and the covering panel may be mounted onto the chassis after the latter has been fully assembled and passed quality inspection.

Abstract: The passenger car has a supporting structure, with at least two longitudinal members (1). The longitudinal members are joined together in the middle by means of a torsionally rigid cross-member (2) which is constructed as a large-volume tubular profile and accommodates at least parts of the transmission, while the longitudinal members (1) at the side bend upwards from a floor panel (5) and in order to increase the flexural rigidity of the longitudinal member (1) about the transverse axis, the vertical extension of longitudinal member (1) is sufficiently great that the top edge (1) is located at least at the height of the seating-surface of the driver's seat.

Abstract: A child's ride-on vehicle including a molded plastic body member with a wheel-mounting assembly including a frame member. The wheel-mounting assembly is mountable to the body member with the frame member adjacent the body member. A tongue extends downwardly from the body member to be received by a pocket formed in the frame member so that the tongue fits into the pocket as the wheel-mounting assembly is mounted to the body member, with the tongue fitting closely within the pocket when the wheel-mounting assembly is mounted to the body member, the tongue and pocket thereby establishing alignment between the wheel-mounting assembly and the body member.

Abstract: A ride-on vehicle for children having a chassis and a plurality of wheels rotatably connected to the chassis, the vehicle further comprising a simulated roll cage attached to the base, the roll cage configured to allow an upper portion of a seated child driver's body to extend above an upper boundary of the roll cage, and a door attached to the roll cage and rotatable about a horizontal axis, the door being configured to allow a driver to enter and exit the vehicle. The roll cage can include a plurality of molded plastic parts assembled in such a manner to resemble an integral framework of interconnected tubing. The door is held in a closed position by a friction fit between the door and the roll cage. The friction fit is disposed at a position above the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A miniaturized single-seater motor-vehicle, in particular for sports and recreative use, comprises two half-frames (2a) identical with each other and substantially extending according to longitudinal vertical planes, each half-frame (2a) being formed of a plurality of sections (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) defining a substantially closed line. The frame (2) supports a motor (19) disposed forwardly of a rear axle (10) and at alowermost position relative to a seat (10). A steering wheel (20) comprises a forward half portion (20b) and a rear half portion (20a) which are asymmetrical relative to an axis of rotation (21). Two side footboards (18) project laterally from the opposite sides of the frame (2) base.

Abstract: A children's riding vehicle includes a compartment-enclosing member which may be pivotably opened and closed, and pinch relief structure thereon for preventing a child from pinching a finger when the enclosing member is closed. The structure includes an arm joined to the enclosing member adjacent an edge thereof so that it is movable therewith when the enclosing member is opened and closed. A slot in the vehicle receives the arm and permits it to move when the enclosing member is opened and closed, and further allows the arm and the enclosing member to be selectively moved, together as a unit and relative to the vehicle, for defining a space between the edge of the enclosing member to which the arm is joined and the vehicle, for preventing a child from pinching a finger when the member is closed.

Abstract: An articulated toy vehicle operable by a child includes a cab and a trailer pivotally connected to the cab. A pair of non-steerable front wheels are mounted to the cab to be driven by pedals. A pair of back wheels are mounted to the trailer. A steering mechanism is provided which pivots the trailer relative to the cab to turn the vehicle.

Abstract: A riding toy for children has a chassis, a pair of side walls, lateral roof supports and wheel supports. The chassis includes locating protuberances and securement apertures which cooperate with side wall recesses and darts, respectively, to secure the side walls thereto. The roof supports have apertures formed therein which cooperate with roof darts on the side walls to establish a rigid construction of the chassis, side walls and roof supports. The chassis also has seat portions and axle tie bars interconnecting side rails. A front axle tie bar has vertical axle support guides which provide steerable supports for the front axles.

Abstract: A train apparatus includes a locomotive housing arranged for manual propulsion and for selective coupling to one of a first, second, and third cart assembly, wherein the first cart assembly includes amusement devices for motor skills, the second cart assembly includes various components relative to a simulation health emergency vehicle, and wherein the third cart assembly includes components relative to a kitchen assembly, and wherein the locomotive housing includes various selective bell, whistle, and audible signals operative relative to a passenger cockpit slot.

Abstract: A chassis for a child's electric car formed as one unit comprising a front portion, a middle portion and a rear portion, the front portion having a rectangular plate extending to the front and provided with chambers for lodging a battery to power a motor and a musical IC chip and a control plate behind the rectangular plate provided with a hole for fixing a steering wheel unit and a lateral groove in the bottom for placing a front wheel shaft, the middle portion having a foot plate to support two legs of a driver and the rear porton having four compartments, a lateral elongate groove for placing a rear wheel shaft, a lengthwise groove for laying electric wires and an extra compartment for lodging a motor to drive the wheels.

Abstract: A roof structure for a toy vehicle is disclosed. The roof structure includes a pair of upstanding members attached to the one end of the vehicle's body. An inverted U-shaped frame having a horizontal crossmember is provided on the opposite end of the vehicle's body. A roof panel is pivotally connected at one end thereof between the upstanding members. In addition, a slide panel is provided in the roof panel to open or close a central opening therein. The roof panel may be pivotally moved between a horizontal position resting on the crossmember and a retracted position between the upstanding members while the slide panel may be optionally opened or closed.

Abstract: A dashboard assembly is provided to allow unitary vehicle body construction and to provide a dashboard which extends rearward over a floor pan area of a children's ride-on vehicle. The dashboard assembly, or mounting structure, includes a ledge which is integrally formed and recessed in the vehicle body and includes slots formed therein. An abutment structure is provided and surrounds the ledge and the vehicle body. The dashboard structure is constructed to rest on the ledge and has tangs thereon which are receivable in the slots formed in the ledge and abutment structure. An abutment-contacting structure is located on the dashboard structure and contacts the abutment structure to maintain the dashboard in the desired location.

Abstract: A tricycle including a generally horizontal perimeter frame supported above the ground by a pair of rear wheels and a steerable front wheel. The perimeter frame is continuous along one side and front and back while having an opening in the opposite side just ahead of the rear wheel serving as a pass-thru for ease of entry and egress with regard to a seat positioned generally between the rear wheels. An openable gate may be provided which fits into the opening and renders this side of the frame continuous. The device is propelled by foot rotation of a forwardly positioned foot crank which is held for rotation along a generally horizontal axis between the sides of the frame. A chain gear is connected at one end of the foot crank which driveably engages an endless chain positioned in elongated fashion along one side of the frame. The chain then driveably engages a second chain gear connected to one rear wheel.

Abstract: A child's ridable vehicle is disclosed which includes generally first and second body portions with proximal ends overlapped and secured at alignment apertures to a frame of the vehicle. The second body portion overlaps the first body portion at sill portions of each which are inverted U-shaped sections overlapped on the frame. The second body portion has a unitary post bushing passing through the alignment aperture in the first body portion and into an aperture in the frame to be secured by a threaded fastener and this locates both body portions relative to each other and to the frame. The two body portions may be assembled by placing them at a wide angle V and nesting them together then straightening out the two parts to be in common plane and mating them with the frame with a threaded fastener inserted through the frame and securing the two overlapped body portions to the frame.

Abstract: A child's pedal-powered vehicle simulating a four wheel drive vehicle includes a body on which there is rotatably supported a pair of rear wheels. Centrally of its front end portion is a drive and steering assembly which is rotatable within the body to effect rotation of a pedal-powered drive wheel at lower end thereof to effect turning motion of the wheel and thereby the vehicle. Mounted on the front end portion of the body outboard of the drive wheel are a pair of outboard front wheels which will readily move vertically on the body to adjust to differences in ground contour while presenting little resistance to turning of the vehicle. In one embodiment, there is included means for limiting the vertical movement so that these wheels will stop upward movement at a point where overturning might occur.

Abstract: A three-wheeled toy car for children has a single unitary car body that gives the external impression as if it were for a four-wheeled undercarriage, the latter extending laterally entirely underneath the car body.

Abstract: A child's ridable vehicle is disclosed which includes generally first and second body portions with proximal ends overlapped and secured at alignment apertures to a frame of the vehicle. The second body portion overlaps the first body portion at still portions of each which are inverted U-shaped sections overlapped on the frame. The second body portion has a unitary post bushing passing through the alignment aperture in the first body portion and into an aperture in the frame to be secured by a threaded fastener and this locates both body portions relative to each other and to the frame. The two body portions may be assembled by placing them at a wide angle V and nesting them together then straightening out the two parts to be in common plane and mating them with the frame with a threaded fastener inserted through the frame and securing the two overlapped body portions to the frame.