Abstract: This invention divides into blocks element parts of a running toy of radio control system so as to make easy repairing or setting up. The running toy is composed of a drive unit part of rear wheels, an electronic component unit part for running control, a steering unit part of front wheels, a battery housing unit part, a chassis for supporting said unit parts, and a body of the running toy. The unit parts are divided into blocks, and the body is provided with socket parts in correspondence to disposing positions of said block parts, and the sockets parts are connected electrically and connected to said block parts detachably.

Abstract: An amphibious toy vehicle having paddles located within the wheels of the toy vehicle which can be extended outside the wheels in order to propel the vehicle forward and backward in water. A flotation chamber is provided at the bottom of the vehicle. A gear assembly including rack gears is used to extend and retract the paddles. After the paddles are retracted inside the wheels, the toy vehicle may be moved over a supporting surface by the rotating wheels. A downwardly extending portion attached to an upper body of the amphibious toy vehicle helps to keep motors mounted inside the vehicle dry when the toy vehicle is placed in water.

Abstract: A sprag wheel is a one-wheeled recreational vehicle. Two treads extending on opposite sides of a ground wheel provide a place for the rider to stand. A flywheel concentrically mounted with the treads and ground wheel and housed within the ground wheel provides pitch stability for the rider. That is, the flywheel is coupled to the treads and ground wheel so that the flywheel rotates faster than the ground wheel. The treads are coupled to the flywheel so that the treads will move only by changing the rpm of the flywheel. Thus, a relatively large force is required to move the treads, and, in any event, a force greater than that necessary for the rider to balance on the treads. The sprag wheel of this invention is designed to imitate Thor's wheel in the "B.C." comic strip, so the ground wheel has a relatively large diameter and a moderate width so that a rider may balance on the wheel.

Abstract: A power take-off is provided for a model vehicle driven from a single "penlight" battery. The vehicle has a chassis (10) carrying an electric motor driving an axle (5) through a horiozntal worm (4) and worm gear. A cover (11) for the motor has a through hole for a shaft (12) carrying a lower pinion (13) engaged with the worm (9) and an upper pinion (14) that drives a take-off gear (15) provided with dog-clutch pins (16). A sliding gear (26) provides the second part (27) of the dog clutch and drives actuator cranks (37) of an output shaft (35). Thereby anciliary devices of the vehicle may be driven from the same motor that drives the wheels.

Abstract: A radio-controllable spherical toy vehicle including a spherical toy body, a running mechanism, a fixing shaft, and a direction-control mechanism is disclosed, in which the running mechanism is rotatable circumferentially on the center-shaft by a driving motor, and the direction-control mechanism is swingable on the axle of the fixing shaft by a servo-motor.

Abstract: Racing game apparatus in which two or more inertia toy motor vehicles are released from respective ramps and travel along respective tracks to a finish gate. A starting flag assembly is located at the ramp and is released to an upright position when the release mechanism is operated simultaneously by two players. Each ramp is equipped with a trap door and a drop gate which are actuated by a release lever to start the vehicle down the ramp. Prior to the operation of the release lever, each vehicle is started so that its rear wheels are spinning, and each vehicle is placed on the ramp with its rear wheels spinning in the open trap doors and held on the ramps by the respective gates, until the trap doors are closed and the gates released. A gate provided at the finish line which swings open in one direction or the other as struck by the winning car, and which serves to indicate which car won the race.

Abstract: A movable toy which automatically swings between an up position and a down position is disclosed, which includes an elongated toy body, a pair of driving wheels arranged at a bottom of the toy body, a pair of arms swingable from their vertical position to their forward horizontal position, a differential gear having an output shaft for forming a swing shaft of the arms, a driving motor and a gear train.

Abstract: A toy automobile and a toy filling station forming a set. The automobile has a self contained power plant, including a battery and a motor. To drive the automobile, water is introduced into a container in the automobile, simulating gasoline fuel, which causes an expandable member to expand which closes a switch to energize the motor. The automobile also includes a quantity of black powder that the water mixes with and produces a black liquid that simulates lubricating oil. The filling station includes a tank of water for introducing into the automobile. The filling station also includes an air pump for pressuring the water in the tank. The air pump also serves as a standard for simulating an advertising display.

Abstract: An articulated toy vehicle capable of negotiating a difficult terrain such as a terrain characterized by successive troughs and peaks and other irregularities. The articulated vehicle is composed of a wheeled tractor section and a series of wheeled trailer sections linked thereto by means of a motor-driven, multi-section drive shaft, each section of which is operatively coupled to a wheel axle of a respective vehicle section. The drive shaft sections are intercoupled by detachable universal joints whereby as the vehicle traverses the difficult terrain, it assumes a sinuous formation conforming to the varying contours of the terrain to provide a distributed traction making it possible for the vehicle to overcome the difficulties presented by the terrain.

Abstract: An article having an electric motor which is powered by a battery which is capable of being recharged and which is connected and disconnected to the electric motor by movement of the battery between an operating position and a recharging position. The battery is housed within a casing which is movably supported within the article within which the electric motor is mounted and which article may take the form of a vehicular toy.

Abstract: A chassis for scaled-down toy vehicles has the battery-powered motor mounted directly over the driven axle at a rearwardly and downwardly extended angle. The battery rests between the stub axles supporting the front, freely rotatable wheels.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having front opening gates and an ejectable flywheel seat which may be used as a gyroscopic top or to propel the vehicle. The flywheel seat is removably mounted to the top of the vehicle. A launching level rotatably coupled to the front axle of the vehicle may be used to simultaneously eject the flywheel seat from the toy vehicle and open two gates at the front of the vehicle. Downward movement of the level causes a tiltable box to rotate resulting in the seat being ejected from the vehicle. Movement of the lever also causes a sliding plate to move forward forcing the front gates to open. A flywheel is rotatably mounted inside the flywheel seat. When the flywheel seat is mounted on top of the vehicle, gears coupled to the front axle and mounted inside the tiltable box cause the flywheel to rotate inside the seat as the front wheels of the vehicle rotate. As such, the kinetic energy of the flywheel may be used to propel the toy vehicle forward.

Abstract: A self propelled toy vehicle provided with a self contained bridging assembly. A bridging assembly is provided which upon manual actuation is automatically positioned to be driven over by the toy vehicle as it climbs over an embankment or passes over a chasm. After the vehicle has passed over the bridging member, it is automatically returned to a rest position on top of the vehicle.

Abstract: An elongated vehicle adapted to be propelled along an engaging surface and capable of climbing over obstacles on the engaging surface. The vehicle has a plurality of wheeled units including front and rear units with each unit having two axles and wheels mounted on the ends of the axles. Each unit, except for the front and rear units, shares its two axles with adjacent units. The front and rear units each share only one axle with an adjacent unit. Each unit has a body mounted on the axles and the body is rotatable relative to each of the axles. Each body includes side members to maintain the axles spaced apart longitudinally. The side members of the bodies of adjacent units intermesh and overlap at their shared axles to allow adjacent units to rotate vertically relative to each other. The side members include stop surfaces to limit rotation of adjacent units relative to one another about their shared axles. A drive mechanism is provided to drive the wheels.

Abstract: Pontoons along both sides of the vehicle can be filled with either air or water, at the user's preference. When the pontoons are filled with air the vehicle floats in water and is driven along the water surface by a propeller and also by a tread drive. When the pontoons are filled with water the vehicle sinks in water and is driven along the bottom by, again, the propeller and treads. In either event when the vehicle comes to a dry surface it continues to be driven along that surface by the treads. The pontoons are provided with a hole and plug for use in filling or draining them. Preferably the interior spaces of the pontoons communicate through a cross-connection chamber that rougly equalizes the amount of water in the two pontoons, so that the vehicle has minimal tendency to capsize or ride in the water at a cant. An unusual two-worm-and-worm-gear drive train provides power to the tread drivers both fore and aft with high mechanical advantage and very few moving parts.

Abstract: A miniature electric toy vehicle having a chassis of approximately the same upper and lower configuration is provided for removably receiving a vehicle body. A miniature rechargeable battery can be connected to an operator controlled source of power for periodic recharging of the battery. The toy vehicle approximates the size of the battery and motor and can operate with a minimal recharge time period to enhance the play value for a child.

Abstract: A miniature toy car for performing side-wheelie stunts. The toy car has a horizontally mounted flywheel with a vertical spin axis disposed near the bottom of the car. The center of gravity of the flywheel lies substantially in a horizontal plane passing through the rear axle of the car. The inertial motor uses a bevel pinion gear which is attached to the rear axle and engages a change gear. The change gear, in turn, engages a pinion gear attached to the flywheel. The orientation of the flywheel toward the bottom of the car helps to balance the car when it is performing side-wheelie stunts so that the spin axis of the flywheel approaches a horizontal position during such stunts. The sides of the wheels are made of a low friction material which allows the wheels to slide along a supporting surface and make directional changes during side-wheelie stunts as a restoring torque from the inertial motor keeps the car in a balanced position.

Abstract: A moveable toy which includes a motor for producing motion. Associated with the motor is a motor controller for accelerating and deaccelerating the motor. A rotary element is driven by the motor. Associated with the rotary element is a flywheel which is capable of being rotated by the rotary element, but is also capable of independent rotation. The flywheel is further associated with a switch which governs the output of the motor to several moving elements located on the toy. The flywheel interacts with the switch to shift the output to the individual moving elements each time the speed of the flywheel differs from that of the rotating element. The motor controller deaccelerates the motor which in turn deaccelerates the rotating element upon command of the operator of the toy.

Abstract: Miniature, remote-controlled, electrically-driven slot cars and, more particularly, a novel dual-chassis assembly therefor.

Abstract: A toy motorcycle includes a body having a light-weight frame and a light-weight hood doubling as a cowling, a drive source, which also serves as a balancing weight, disposed at a lower position than the center of gravity of the toy inside the body, a rear wheel driven by the drive source through a power transmission system, and a plurality of projections formed on the body and on a front wheel support for facilitating self-righting of the toy. When the toy falls over due to collision with an obstacle while the toy is travelling on the ground, the projections come into contact with the ground and cause the rear wheel to contact the ground. The toy is righted to resume travelling by a righting function performed by the drive source and the driving function performed by the rear wheel.

Abstract: Accessible at both sides of this toy vehicle is a shifter element that enables a user to control the vehicle using only one hand, and without picking the vehicle up or even obstructing its forward travel. The shifter element may be used to turn the vehicle on or off. If the vehicle has two or more operating modes the shifter may be used to select between the modes. The shifter thus enhances the play fantasy, since "real" vehicles start and stop without being raised from the street by their drivers. The shifter element moves transversely relative to the vehicle. In one position the element protrudes at one side of the vehicle, and if pushed inwardly there the element moves toward the other side of the vehicle. In the other position the element protrudes at the other side of the toy; if pushed inwardly it moves toward the first side.

Abstract: A toy vehicle with a two-part, telescoping, chassis is driven by a battery powered motor. The child manipulates a control lever to energize the motor and produce engine revving sounds and then engage the rear wheels to start the vehicle doing a wheelie. One part of the chassis carries the front axle and wheels along with the motor and batteries plus an elongated resonating tube with a bellows and striking rib at one end adjacent the motor and an angular, open, sound producing end. Beaters driven by the motor strike the rib to produce the engine revving sound. Rear wheels mounted on an axle carried by the other part of the chassis are drivingly engaged with the motor when the two parts are telescoped together. The shift control lever is mounted for pivotal movement into an initial electrical circuit completing contact to energize the motor and later mechanical shifting to telescope the rear axle carrying part towards the motor to engage the motor and rear axle.

Abstract: A toy vehicle has a seat with a simulated seat belt in the form of two semi-circular parts which are able to rotate between an opened and closed position, the closed position simulating fastened seat belts. A power release push button is centrally positioned on the vehicle so that it does not exert any unbalanced force on the vehicle when it is pressed. When the seat belt is opened, the push button is captured in a raised position so that the vehicle cannot run. When the seat belt is closed, the capture is released from the push button so that is can be pushed. Thereafter, the push button is pushed, the power is released, and the toy vehicle is propelled.

Abstract: A toy vehicle is supported on one end by at least one wheel and on the other end by a fly wheel which is capable of being energized by pulling a gear rack across a pinion which is connected to the fly wheel. On one of the side surfaces of the fly wheel, a material is located which, when contacted by a flint, is capable of emitting sparks. A flint holding member is positioned adjacent to the fly wheel with a flint located on the flint holding member so as to contact the material on the side of the fly wheel. In conjunction with rotation of the fly wheel, sparks are emitted from contact of the flint with the material. Thus, as the car is propelled across a support surface by the fly wheel a trail of sparks are given off.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a toy set consisting of a base unit (10) having a chassis (11) supporting an electric motor (12), and two axles (15). At least one of the axles has a pair of wheels (14) and the other axle has one or two wheels (14). At least one of the axles is mechanically coupled to the output shaft of the motor (12). Completing the base unit is a source of electrical energy (13) such as a storage battery, and at least one electrical outlet, socket or plug (17). The electrical outlet, socket or plug (17) is designed to be connected, via an electrical connector of suitable mating configuration, to the electric motor of an accessory or apparatus complementary to the vehicle. A control lever (16) is provided for controlling forward motion, backward motion and stopping the vehicle. The base unit may be equipped with different vehicle bodies to form different types of vehicles.

Abstract: A toy vehicle utilizing a multiple-use shaft which is cylindrical and has a series of longitudinal grooves parallel to the longitudinal axis, each groove having a shape to mate with both gear teeth and keys. The groove edges are radiused to eliminate gouging of bearing surfaces in which the shaft is journaled. Internally splined gears are slidably mounted on the shaft with their splines fitted in driving relation to the multiple-use shaft.

Abstract: A toy work vehicle propelled by a bi-directional d-c motor in a forward or reverse direction depending on the polarity of battery voltage applied thereto, the vehicle including a power take-off device driven by the same motor to raise or lower a load. A gear shift mechanism operatively coupled either to the wheel axles or to the power take-off device, is controlled by a shift stick which in neutral operatively couples the motor only to the power take-off device. The shift stick is movable to a lateral position having a forward and a reverse mode in which the motor is operatively coupled to the wheel axles.

Abstract: A rechargeable wireless-control toy racer is disclosed which includes a wireless transmitter, a control signal from which is received by a wireless receiver for controlling the toy racer. In accordance with the invention the toy racer contains a battery as a power source and is provided with a recharging connector terminal therefor, and that the wireless transmitter is provided with another recharging connector terminal to be connected to another power source and connectable to the first-said recharging connector terminal.

Abstract: A miniature toy vehicle capable of performing rear wheelies, spinouts and other playful stunts, the vehicle including a chassis having rotatable front and rear wheel axles mounted thereon, a hollow body being supported on the chassis to simulate the appearance of an automobile. A flywheel motor is supported for rotation on the chassis within the body on a flywheel axle normal to the rear wheel axle. The flywheel axle is operatively coupled to the rear wheel axle whereby when the rear wheel axle is rotated, it causes the flywheel motor to spin and to store energy for propelling the vehicle in the forward direction. The relationship of the flywheel motor to the structure of the vehicle is such as to cause the vehicle to behave as a gyro exhibiting precessional motion which in combination with the concurrent forward motion makes it possible for the vehicle to perform stunts.The flywheel has a layer of abrasive material on its upper face.

Abstract: A toy has a body with a fly wheel rotatably mounted in the body. First and second appendages are rotatably mounted to the body and are connected to the fly wheel by a gear train. Further, a member is movably mounted on the body. When the member is in a first position the gear train is connected between the fly wheel and the appendages to move the appendages and propel the toy in a walking-like manner across a support surface. When the member is in a second position on the body the gear train is disrupted, the body is flipped so as to rest on the fly wheel, and the body is then rolled by the fly wheel across a support surface.

Abstract: An amphibious toy vehicle about the length of a "penlight" battery can climb any grade where it will not tip over backward, and can propel itself through water. An "AA" battery powers an electric motor in the four-wheel-drive vehicle. The motor has a double-ended shaft, driving a symmetrical worm-and-worm-gear geartrain. The motor and geartrain are aligned along one side of the chassis; the battery alongside them occupies the rest of the chassis. Both climbing and water-propulsion capability are enhanced by several-times-overscale hollow (to aid flotation) wheels, with pronounced peripheral cleats. A flotation chamber extends beneath the entire chassis. To resist degradation due to dirt, the chassis is substantially sealed against dirt particles, but for economy the sealing is not watertight. To compensate for this, the entire electromechanical system has been made to operate even with the chassis full of water.

Abstract: An amphibious toy vehicle powered by a water turbine and 4 drive wheels adapted to operate in a forward and backward direction on land and in a forward straight and circular direction in water. A single battery operated motor coupled to a transmission simultaneously drives both the 4 drive wheels and the water turbine. Power shafts from the transmission to the water turbine and the drive wheels are contained in isolated vertical risers extending above the water line so that the vehicle housing cavity containing the battery source, motor and transmission remain water-free without the use of seals.

Abstract: A toy vehicle playset (100) includes a stunt apparatus (102) and plurality of vehicles (104), (106) and (108). Each vehicle includes front wheel (14) having outwardly extending protuberances (20) adapted to engage a ramp (130) on stunt apparatus (102) and wheelie-inducing members (158) and (160), which are mounted inside stunt apparatus 102 for causing vehicles (104), (106) and (108) to perform wheelie-type maneuvers which are caused, in part, by increasing the speed of the vehicles automatically be engaging a shift lever (68) with a protuberance (122) provided on stunt apparatus (102).

Abstract: A cassette-type power unit for a motor toy is disclosed, which comprises a rectangular casing provided at its middle part with a partition; connecting terminals for connecting a plurality of batteries in series; contact pieces provided as power terminals on an outer face of the casing; and holding pieces each provided with a flange for serving as a guide and a stopper upon connection to the motor toy.The cassette-type power unit allows the convenient replacement of batteries, especially for a wireless controllable toy car, and enables a variety of controlling operations to be readily effected by use of a single unit.

Abstract: A four-wheel-drive toy vehicle (10) is powered by a flywheel (74) coupled to a drive shaft (116) drivingly connected to a front axle (123) and a rear axle (124) rotatably mounted to a front journal box (126) and a rear journal box (128), respectively. Each journal box (126), (128) is rotatably coupled to the drive shaft (116) and a vehicle chassis (34).

Abstract: A rolling vehicle having a generally spherical cage-like body with a diametrical axle on which a pod is suspended within the cage structure. The pod contains a propulsion unit which provides thrust for driving the vehicle in a particular direction and also carries aerodynamic lift and control surfaces. When the vehicle is rolling, the lifting surfaces reduce the bearing load of the vehicle on the supporting surface and the control surfaces provide directional control. Outrigger stabilizing wheels on the ends of the axle provide basic stability and can be made of buoyant material for operation on water.

Abstract: A self-propelled military type land vehicle with a power take-off friction coupling in the form of a rotating cannon fits into and is retained in a helicopter shell with the power coupling driving the helicopter rotor. A releasable latch carried by the helicopter retains the vehicle within the helicopter shell and in driving engagement during simulated flight. The helicopter has a hand grippable depending tail support with a trigger disposed near the support for effecting release of the land vehicle and disengagement of the power take-off coupling from the rotor without braking the rotor.

Abstract: For use in conjunction with a toy of the kind that includes a body having a motor of the flywheel/friction motor type, or of the wind-up spring motor type, a powering-up and releasing device is provided. This device includes an elongated wand which the user temporarily connects to the toy, may use to wind the toy up where the toy has a spring motor, and then uses to release the powered-up toy, by pushing a button, trigger or the like. This actuator is especially useful where the toy is a model race car or other wheeled toy meant to scoot along the floor or ground or along a track.

Abstract: A toy vehicle (11) having a motor drive mechanism (31) with a gear shift lever (28) actuable from a first position (A) to a second position (H) for changing the movement thereof. The vehicle has a pivotable linkage arm (35) with a gear sector (47) having a plurality of teeth (39) connected thereto coacting with a worm gear (37) rotatable in response to vehicle travel for pivoting a trigger finger (56) against the gear shift lever (28) for automatic movement of the gear shift lever from the first position (A) to the second position (H).

Abstract: A toy vehicle only slightly longer than a "penlight" battery, and with chassis less than twice the width of such a battery, is able (traction permitting) to climb any grade on which it will not tip over backward--grades up to about 40.degree.--and to negotiate a vertical step taller than its tire radius. The AA-battery-powered four-wheel-drive vehicle has a small electric motor with a double-ended shaft, and a symmetrical gearing system consisting of, at each end of the motor, a pinion fixed on the shaft, a spur gear driven by the pinion and driving a worm, and a worm gear keyed to a corresponding axle. The motor, pinions, spur gears and worms, and the upper portions of the worm gears, are aligned along one side wall inside the vehicle chassis, with the battery alongside them occupying the rest of the chassis. Traction and climbing characteristics are enhanced by twice-overscale tires, preferably of open foam, with highly pronounced treads.

Abstract: A toy car with a winch mechanism is disclosed, which comprises a clutch shaft associated with a driving shaft of a motor and movable axially with an oscillating rod, a winch drum shaft and a wheel driving shaft supported on a frame, a clutch gear on the clutch shaft, driving gears on the winch drum shaft and the wheel driving shaft for selectively meshing with the clutch gear, a winch rope with a hook secured to the winch drum shaft, a brush resiliently contacted with the winch drum shaft, a rope guiding frame movably contacted with the brush, and a switch for discontinuing the hoisting operating of the winch.The toy car with the winch mechanism thus constructed allows both forward movement of the car and the hoisting operation of the winch by use of a single motor, and prevents the motor from being damaged or burnt out by overload.

Abstract: A motorized toy vehicle actuated by liquid such as water is provided. The toy vehicle includes a frame having wheels rotatably supported thereon and a motor operatively coupled to the wheels for rotating the wheels. A reservoir having a float disposed therein is supported on the toy vehicle frame. A switch selectively actuated by the float is coupled to the motor. When a predetermined amount of liquid is present in the reservoir, the float will actuate the switch thereby turning on the motor.

Abstract: A toy vehicle including an electronic timing mechanism with an elapsed time display that may be manually started and will be stopped via a switch when the front end of the vehicle is actuated by an impact with a vertical surface so that the time required for the vehicle to travel a predetermined distance to the vertical surface may be measured.

Abstract: An electrically self-powered miniature toy vehicle having three or more driven axles, and being capable of climbing over rough terrain and obstacles as well as up steep inclines. In a preferred form, the vehicle in the form of the cab of an 18-wheeler truck is only slightly longer than two AA penlight batteries placed end-to-end and the chassis is less than twice the width of such batteries. The vehicle has a small electric motor with a double-ended shaft and a gearing system which drives the three or more axles. The motor and gearing system are located along one side of the chassis while the batteries are located along the other side of the chassis. The batteries are located approximately the same height as the wheels of the vehicle, and laterally adjacent to the motor. The frame, the motor and the batteries do not protrude any appreciable distance below the level of the axles in the area between the front and rear wheel. In a preferred form there is one front wheel axle and two rear wheel axles.

Abstract: An electromechanical device comprised of a battery energized motor having widely separated poles and requiring momentum for operation applied by inertia from a lost motion fly-weight accelerated by the motor during commutation which momentarily starts and stops the motor for an extended dwell time and which subsequently restarts the motor for continued operation, there being primary sensory effects as a result of motor operation subject to speed change by the control of extraneous motion, there being a first motor commutated circuit energizing sensory effects, and there being a second cam switched circuit energizing sensory effects adjusted to long and short dwell modes, the motor operation and effects being synchronous at variable angular velocity within 180.degree. and 360.degree. of rotation.

Abstract: A top is releaseably carried by a vehicle for rotation about an axis upon an external force effecting linear movement of the vehicle and rotation of a drivingly related surface engaging wheel. If the wheel is suddenly stopped the momentum of the top will overcome the force retaining it and the spinning top will be ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle has a track to facilitate insertion and ejection of the top.

Abstract: A motor driven wheeled toy is provided with a driven axle that swivels in a vertical plane transverse to the direction of movement of the vehicle. More than one of such driven axles, each swiveling independent of the other, may also be provided. The vehicle motor drives an elongated shaft that is transverse to the axle. Respective gears are carried by and rotate with the shaft and the axle for transmitting power between the shaft and the axle. A connector having substantially right angle plates is carried by the shaft for rotation around the axis of the shaft. The shaft fits through a bearing aperture in the end plate of the connector. The axle extends through an opening in the transverse side plate of the connector which permits the axle to rotate with respect to the connector and to swivel together with the connector around the axis of the shaft.