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EP1555053B1
EP1555053B1 EP04029731A EP04029731A EP1555053B1 EP 1555053 B1 EP1555053 B1 EP 1555053B1 EP 04029731 A EP04029731 A EP 04029731A EP 04029731 A EP04029731 A EP 04029731A EP 1555053 B1 EP1555053 B1 EP 1555053B1
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Andreas Kosuschek
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
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    • A63H17/36—Steering-mechanisms for toy vehicles
    • A63H17/38—Steering-mechanisms for toy vehicles actuated by hand

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  • the invention relates to a toy model vehicle, in particular a toy model tractor, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a toy model vehicle with a steering wheel and steering gear for steering wheels of the vehicle is known.
  • the operation of the steering in this and similar prior art toy model vehicles may be associated with difficulties. If the vehicle hood is completely closed, it must be removed to perform a steering operation can. Even with a partially, in particular laterally open vehicle hood, the implementation of the steering operation can be associated with difficulties.
  • the object of the invention is to propose an improved toy model vehicle of the type specified.
  • the toy model vehicle includes a steering member through which the wheels of the vehicle are also steerable. Preferably, it is a externally operable steering element.
  • the steering element is thus preferably guided to the outside, so that it is easily accessible.
  • the steering gear includes a rack.
  • the rack comprises two rows of teeth. One row of teeth can be actuated by the steering wheel and the other row of teeth by the steering element.
  • the steering gear comprises a gear wheel connected to the steering wheel.
  • the steering element may be a lamp, in particular a beacon.
  • the light is preferably located on the roof of the vehicle.
  • the roof of the vehicle can be removable.
  • the steering element is connected to a shaft.
  • the shaft can be substantially vertical. This is particularly advantageous when the steering element is located on the roof of the vehicle.
  • a further advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the shaft has a driver which is releasably connectable to a receptacle, preferably pluggable.
  • This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the roof of the vehicle is removable.
  • the arrangement may be made in such a way that at a decrease in the vehicle roof, the driver and the receptacle are released and are connected at a placement of the vehicle roof, the driver and the recording.
  • an additional shaft can be actuated, in particular rotatable, by the shaft.
  • the further shaft preferably runs substantially horizontally.
  • the rack of the steering gear can be actuated by the steering element.
  • another component of the steering gear can be actuated by the steering element.
  • the rack can be actuated by a gear.
  • the toy model tractor shown in the figures comprises a lower case 1, an upper case 2, a vehicle roof 3, steerable front wheels 4, non-steerable rear wheels 5, a steering wheel 6, and other components.
  • the steering wheel 6 is integrally connected to a steering rod 7 or more pieces, which is rotatably supported in the upper housing 2 in the direction of the vehicle longitudinal axis 8 forward and downward inclined.
  • the handlebar 7 is connected integrally or in several pieces at its front lower end with a gear 9, which engages in a first row of teeth 10 of a rack 11.
  • the first row of teeth 10 extends in a horizontal direction transversely to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8, wherein the teeth in the particular from Fig. 1 apparent manner are substantially as inclined as the handlebar. 7
  • the rack 11 is connected on both sides in the region of the ends of the first row of teeth 10 with a tie rod 12 having at its ends eyes, in each of which a rivet pin 13 engages.
  • the rivet pins 13 are provided on stub axles 14 of the front wheels 4. They extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction 8.
  • the steering knuckle 14 are pivotally connected to the front axle 15 by pins 16.
  • the front axle 15, the steering knuckle 14, the tie rod 12, the rivet pins 13 and the pins 16 form a four-bar linkage, by which it is ensured that the steering deflection of both front wheels 4 is in each case the same direction and the same size.
  • the vehicle roof 3 comprises a windscreen 17, a rear window 18, rear side windows 19 and a roof surface 20.
  • a steering element 21 is provided, which is designed as a beacon.
  • the steering element 21 is connected to a vertically extending shaft 22 which is rotatably mounted in the vehicle roof 3 and axially fixed by a shoulder 23.
  • the shaft 22 has at its lower end a driver 24, which is designed as a square and which is inserted into a corresponding receptacle of a gear shaft 25.
  • the gear shaft 25 is rotatably mounted in the upper housing 2. It has a shoulder 26, which is supported on a corresponding receptacle in the upper housing 2 upwards.
  • the lower end of the gear shaft 25 is supported on a support 27 in the lower housing 1 downwards. As a result, the gear shaft 25 is axially fixed.
  • the driver 24 is releasably connectable to the recording of the gear shaft 25, namely pluggable.
  • the driver 24 is moved out of the receptacle of the gear shaft 25, whereby the connection is released. This connection can be restored by a subsequent attachment of the vehicle roof 3.
  • the gear shaft 25 is provided with a bevel gear 28, which engages in a bevel gear 29 of a horizontal shaft 30 which is rotatably and axially fixedly mounted between the lower housing 1 and the upper housing 2.
  • the horizontal shaft 30 has at its front end a gear 31 which engages in a second row of teeth 32 of the rack 11.
  • the steering element 21 is in the off Fig. 2 apparent distance from the vehicle longitudinal axis 8, on the left side of the toy model tractor.
  • the horizontal shaft 30 extends in a horizontal Level at an angle to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8.
  • the teeth of the second row of teeth 32 extend in a corresponding manner at an angle to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8.
  • the second row of teeth 32 extends in a horizontal plane substantially transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis eighth
  • the tooth spacing of the rows of teeth 10, 32 is the same in each case.
  • the circumference and number of teeth of the gears 9 and 31 are also the same.
  • the circumference and the number of teeth of the bevel gears 28, 29 are equal.
  • the toy model tractor can be steered by a rotation on the steering wheel 3. This is also possible with the vehicle roof 3, through the open side windows. For steering by means of the steering wheel 6, the vehicle roof 3, however, also be deducted. On the other hand, the toy model tractor can be steered by a rotation on the steering element 21 when the vehicle roof 3 is mounted.
  • the vehicle roof or the vehicle cabin must be removed so that it can be steered. This is not required according to the invention.
  • the toy model vehicle can be steered with the vehicle roof or patch cabin on, by the steering element 21.
  • the steering element 21 can also sit centrally in the vehicle roof.
  • the gears or bevel gears can be used in different forms. Instead of the gears, other transmission elements can be used. Furthermore, flexible shafts can be used.
  • a steering gear for steering the front wheels 4 is formed by the steering wheel 6.
  • a further steering gear for actuating the steering by the steering element 21 is formed.
  • the rack 11 is a common part of both steering gear.

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The model vehicle which has a steering wheel (6) and gearing (9,10,11) also has a steering element (21) through which the wheels (4) can also be steered. The gearing has a cogged wheel (9) connected to the steering wheel. The steering element can be a light mounted outside on the roof for easy access. The roof of the vehicle is removable.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug, insbesondere einen Spielzeugmodell-Traktor, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a toy model vehicle, in particular a toy model tractor, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der DE 299 17 440 U1 ist ein Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug mit einem Lenkrad und einem Lenkgetriebe zum Lenken von Rädern des Fahrzeugs bekannt. Die Betätigung der Lenkung bei diesem und ähnlichen vorbekannten Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeugen kann allerdings mit Schwierigkeiten verbunden sein. Wenn die Fahrzeughaube rundum geschlossen ist, muß sie abgenommen werden, um einen Lenkvorgang durchführen zu können. Auch bei einer teilweise, insbesondere seitlich offenen Fahrzeughaube kann die Durchführung des Lenkvorganges mit Schwierigkeiten verbunden sein.From the DE 299 17 440 U1 For example, a toy model vehicle with a steering wheel and steering gear for steering wheels of the vehicle is known. The operation of the steering in this and similar prior art toy model vehicles, however, may be associated with difficulties. If the vehicle hood is completely closed, it must be removed to perform a steering operation can. Even with a partially, in particular laterally open vehicle hood, the implementation of the steering operation can be associated with difficulties.

Aus der DE 299 01 805 U1 ist ein Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt.From the DE 299 01 805 U1 a toy model vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1 is known.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein verbessertes Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug der eingangs angegebenen Art vorzuschlagen.The object of the invention is to propose an improved toy model vehicle of the type specified.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Das Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug umfaßt ein Lenkelement, durch welches die Räder des Fahrzeugs ebenfalls lenkbar sind. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich um ein von außen betätigbares Lenkelement. Das Lenkelement ist also vorzugsweise nach außen geführt, so daß es leicht zugänglich ist.According to the invention, this object is solved by the features of claim 1. The toy model vehicle includes a steering member through which the wheels of the vehicle are also steerable. Preferably, it is a externally operable steering element. The steering element is thus preferably guided to the outside, so that it is easily accessible.

Das Lenkgetriebe umfaßt eine Zahnstange. Die Zahnstange umfaßt zwei Zahnreihen. Eine Zahnreihe kann durch das Lenkrad und die andere Zahnreihe durch das Lenkelement betätigbar sein.The steering gear includes a rack. The rack comprises two rows of teeth. One row of teeth can be actuated by the steering wheel and the other row of teeth by the steering element.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Advantageous developments are described in the subclaims.

Vorzugsweise umfaßt das Lenkgetriebe ein mit dem Lenkrad verbundenes Zahnrad.Preferably, the steering gear comprises a gear wheel connected to the steering wheel.

Das Lenkelement kann eine Leuchte sein, insbesondere eine Rundumleuchte. Die Leuchte befindet sich vorzugsweise auf dem Dach des Fahrzeugs.The steering element may be a lamp, in particular a beacon. The light is preferably located on the roof of the vehicle.

Das Dach des Fahrzeugs kann abnehmbar sein.The roof of the vehicle can be removable.

Vorzugsweise ist das Lenkelement mit einer Welle verbunden. Die Welle kann im wesentlichen vertikal verlaufen. Dies ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft, wenn sich das Lenkelement auf dem Dach des Fahrzeugs befindet.Preferably, the steering element is connected to a shaft. The shaft can be substantially vertical. This is particularly advantageous when the steering element is located on the roof of the vehicle.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Welle einen Mitnehmer aufweist, der mit einer Aufnahme lösbar verbindbar, vorzugsweise steckbar, ist. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere dann vorteilhaft anwendbar, wenn das Dach des Fahrzeugs abnehmbar ist. In diesem Fall kann die Anordnung in der Weise getroffen sein, daß bei einer Abnahme des Fahrzeugdachs der Mitnehmer und die Aufnahme gelöst werden und bei einem Aufsetzen des Fahrzeugdachs der Mitnehmer und die Aufnahme verbunden werden.A further advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the shaft has a driver which is releasably connectable to a receptacle, preferably pluggable. This embodiment is particularly advantageous when the roof of the vehicle is removable. In this case, the arrangement may be made in such a way that at a decrease in the vehicle roof, the driver and the receptacle are released and are connected at a placement of the vehicle roof, the driver and the recording.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn durch die Welle eine weitere Welle betätigbar, insbesondere drehbar ist. Die weitere Welle verläuft vorzugsweise im wesentlichen horizontal.It is advantageous if an additional shaft can be actuated, in particular rotatable, by the shaft. The further shaft preferably runs substantially horizontally.

Vorzugsweise ist durch das Lenkelement die Zahnstange des Lenkgetriebes betätigbar. Es ist allerdings auch möglich, daß durch das Lenkelement ein anderer Bestandteil des Lenkgetriebes betätigbar ist.Preferably, the rack of the steering gear can be actuated by the steering element. However, it is also possible that another component of the steering gear can be actuated by the steering element.

Die Zahnstange kann durch ein Zahnrad betätigbar sein.The rack can be actuated by a gear.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung im einzelnen erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt

Fig. 1
einen Spielzeugmodell-Traktor in einer seitlichen Schnittansicht und
Fig. 2
den Spielzeugmodell-Traktor gemäß Fig. 1 in einer Ansicht von oben.
An embodiment of the invention will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawing shows
Fig. 1
a toy model tractor in a side sectional view and
Fig. 2
the toy model tractor according to Fig. 1 in a view from above.

Der in den Figuren gezeigte Spielzeugmodell-Traktor umfaßt ein Untergehäuse 1, ein Obergehäuse 2, ein Fahrzeugdach 3, lenkbare Vorderräder 4, nicht lenkbare Hinterräder 5, ein Lenkrad 6 und weitere Bestandteile.The toy model tractor shown in the figures comprises a lower case 1, an upper case 2, a vehicle roof 3, steerable front wheels 4, non-steerable rear wheels 5, a steering wheel 6, and other components.

Das Lenkrad 6 ist mit einer Lenkstange 7 einstückig oder mehrstückig verbunden, die im Obergehäuse 2 in Richtung der Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8 nach vorne und unten geneigt drehbar gelagert ist. Die Lenkstange 7 ist an ihrem vorderen unteren Ende mit einem Zahnrad 9 einstückig oder mehrstückig verbunden, das in eine erste Zahnreihe 10 einer Zahnstange 11 eingreift. Die erste Zahnreihe 10 verläuft in horizontaler Richtung quer zur Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8, wobei die Zähne in der insbesondere aus Fig. 1 ersichtlichen Weise im wesentlichen genauso geneigt sind wie die Lenkstange 7.The steering wheel 6 is integrally connected to a steering rod 7 or more pieces, which is rotatably supported in the upper housing 2 in the direction of the vehicle longitudinal axis 8 forward and downward inclined. The handlebar 7 is connected integrally or in several pieces at its front lower end with a gear 9, which engages in a first row of teeth 10 of a rack 11. The first row of teeth 10 extends in a horizontal direction transversely to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8, wherein the teeth in the particular from Fig. 1 apparent manner are substantially as inclined as the handlebar. 7

Die Zahnstange 11 ist im Bereich der Enden der ersten Zahnreihe 10 beidseitig mit einer Spurstange 12 verbunden, die an ihren Enden Augen aufweist, in die jeweils ein Nietstift 13 eingreift. Die Nietstifte 13 sind an Achsschenkeln 14 der Vorderräder 4 vorgesehen. Sie verlaufen in Fahrzeug-Längsrichtung 8. An ihren vorderen Enden sind die Achsschenkel 14 mit der Vorderachse 15 durch Stifte 16 gelenkig verbunden. Die Vorderachse 15, die Achsschenkel 14, die Spurstange 12, die Nietstifte 13 und die Stifte 16 bilden ein Viergelenk, durch das gewährleistet ist, daß der Lenkausschlag beider Vorderräder 4 jeweils gleichsinnig und gleich groß ist.The rack 11 is connected on both sides in the region of the ends of the first row of teeth 10 with a tie rod 12 having at its ends eyes, in each of which a rivet pin 13 engages. The rivet pins 13 are provided on stub axles 14 of the front wheels 4. They extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction 8. At their front ends, the steering knuckle 14 are pivotally connected to the front axle 15 by pins 16. The front axle 15, the steering knuckle 14, the tie rod 12, the rivet pins 13 and the pins 16 form a four-bar linkage, by which it is ensured that the steering deflection of both front wheels 4 is in each case the same direction and the same size.

Das Fahrzeugdach 3 umfaßt eine Windschutzscheibe 17, eine Rückscheibe 18, hintere Seitenscheiben 19 und eine Dachfläche 20. Auf der Dachfläche 20 ist ein Lenkelement 21 vorgesehen, welches als Rundumleuchte ausgestaltet ist. Das Lenkelement 21 ist mit einer vertikal verlaufenden Welle 22 verbunden, die in dem Fahrzeugdach 3 drehbar und durch einen Absatz 23 axial fest gelagert ist.The vehicle roof 3 comprises a windscreen 17, a rear window 18, rear side windows 19 and a roof surface 20. On the roof surface 20, a steering element 21 is provided, which is designed as a beacon. The steering element 21 is connected to a vertically extending shaft 22 which is rotatably mounted in the vehicle roof 3 and axially fixed by a shoulder 23.

Die Welle 22 weist an ihrem unteren Ende einen Mitnehmer 24 auf, der als Vierkant ausgestaltet ist und der in eine entsprechende Aufnahme einer Zahnradwelle 25 eingesteckt ist. Die Zahnradwelle 25 ist im Obergehäuse 2 drehbar gelagert. Sie weist einen Absatz 26 auf, der sich an eine entsprechende Aufnahme in dem Obergehäuse 2 nach oben hin abstützt. Das untere Ende der Zahnradwelle 25 stützt sich auf einem Auflager 27 im Untergehäuse 1 nach unten hin ab. Hierdurch ist die Zahnradwelle 25 axial fest gelagert.The shaft 22 has at its lower end a driver 24, which is designed as a square and which is inserted into a corresponding receptacle of a gear shaft 25. The gear shaft 25 is rotatably mounted in the upper housing 2. It has a shoulder 26, which is supported on a corresponding receptacle in the upper housing 2 upwards. The lower end of the gear shaft 25 is supported on a support 27 in the lower housing 1 downwards. As a result, the gear shaft 25 is axially fixed.

Der Mitnehmer 24 ist mit der Aufnahme der Zahnradwelle 25 lösbar verbindbar, nämlich steckbar. Wenn das Fahrzeugdach 3 nach oben hin abgenommen wird, wird der Mitnehmer 24 aus der Aufnahme der Zahnradwelle 25 herausbewegt, wodurch die Verbindung gelöst wird. Diese Verbindung kann durch ein anschließendes Aufstecken des Fahrzeugdachs 3 wieder hergestellt werden.The driver 24 is releasably connectable to the recording of the gear shaft 25, namely pluggable. When the vehicle roof 3 is removed upward, the driver 24 is moved out of the receptacle of the gear shaft 25, whereby the connection is released. This connection can be restored by a subsequent attachment of the vehicle roof 3.

Die Zahnradwelle 25 ist mit einem Kegelrad 28 versehen, das in ein Kegelrad 29 einer horizontalen Welle 30, die zwischen dem Untergehäuse 1 und dem Obergehäuse 2 drehbar und axial fest gelagert ist, eingreift. Die horizontale Welle 30 weist an ihrem vorderen Ende ein Zahnrad 31 auf, das in eine zweite Zahnreihe 32 der Zahnstange 11 eingreift.The gear shaft 25 is provided with a bevel gear 28, which engages in a bevel gear 29 of a horizontal shaft 30 which is rotatably and axially fixedly mounted between the lower housing 1 and the upper housing 2. The horizontal shaft 30 has at its front end a gear 31 which engages in a second row of teeth 32 of the rack 11.

Das Lenkelement 21 ist in der aus Fig. 2 ersichtlichen Weise im Abstand von der Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8 angeordnet, und zwar auf der linken Seite des Spielzeugmodell-Traktors. Hierdurch verläuft die horizontale Welle 30 in einer horizontalen Ebene im Winkel zur Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8. Die Zähne der zweiten Zahnreihe 32 verlaufen in entsprechender Weise im Winkel zur Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8. Im übrigen verläuft die zweite Zahnreihe 32 in einer horizontalen Ebene im wesentlichen quer zur Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8.The steering element 21 is in the off Fig. 2 apparent distance from the vehicle longitudinal axis 8, on the left side of the toy model tractor. As a result, the horizontal shaft 30 extends in a horizontal Level at an angle to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8. The teeth of the second row of teeth 32 extend in a corresponding manner at an angle to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8. Moreover, the second row of teeth 32 extends in a horizontal plane substantially transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis eighth

Der Zahnabstand der Zahnreihen 10, 32 ist jeweils gleich. Umfang und Zähnezahl der Zahnräder 9 und 31 sind ebenfalls gleich. Auch der Umfang und die Zähnezahl der Kegelräder 28, 29 sind gleich. Hierdurch ist die Übersetzung zwischen Lenkrad 6 und erster Zahnreihe 10 einerseits und zwischen Lenkelement 21 und zweiter Zahnreihe 32 andererseits jeweils gleich. Es könnte allerdings auch eine abweichende Übersetzung gewählt werden. Ferner wäre es möglich, das Lenkelement 21 in einem geringeren oder größeren Abstand oder mit keinem Abstand gegenüber der Fahrzeug-Längsachse 8 anzuordnen.The tooth spacing of the rows of teeth 10, 32 is the same in each case. The circumference and number of teeth of the gears 9 and 31 are also the same. The circumference and the number of teeth of the bevel gears 28, 29 are equal. As a result, the translation between the steering wheel 6 and the first row of teeth 10 on the one hand and between the steering element 21 and second row of teeth 32 on the other hand, in each case the same. However, it could also be chosen a different translation. Furthermore, it would be possible to arrange the steering element 21 at a smaller or larger distance or at no distance relative to the vehicle longitudinal axis 8.

Für den Spielzeugmodell-Traktor bestehen zwei Lenkmöglichkeiten. Er kann durch eine Drehung am Lenkrad 3 gelenkt werden. Dies ist auch bei aufgesetztem Fahrzeugdach 3 möglich, und zwar durch die offenen Seitenscheiben. Zur Lenkung mittels des Lenkrades 6 kann das Fahrzeugdach 3 allerdings auch abgezogen werden. Zum anderen kann der Spielzeugmodell-Traktor durch eine Drehung an dem Lenkelement 21 gelenkt werden, wenn das Fahrzeugdach 3 aufgesetzt ist.There are two steering options for the toy model tractor. It can be steered by a rotation on the steering wheel 3. This is also possible with the vehicle roof 3, through the open side windows. For steering by means of the steering wheel 6, the vehicle roof 3, however, also be deducted. On the other hand, the toy model tractor can be steered by a rotation on the steering element 21 when the vehicle roof 3 is mounted.

Bei vorbekannten Lösungen muß das Fahrzeugdach bzw. die Fahrzeugkabine (Traktorkabine) abgenommen werden, damit gelenkt werden kann. Dies ist nach der Erfindung nicht erforderlich. Auch bei einer Ausgestaltung, bei der die Seitenscheiben geschlossen sind, kann das Spielzeugmodell-Fahrzeug mit aufgesetzten Fahrzeugdach bzw. aufgesetzter Kabine gelenkt werden, und zwar durch das Lenkelement 21. Durch die Erfindung kann eine größere Modelltreue erreicht werden. Sie schafft eine Möglichkeit, die Lenkung sowohl über das Lenkrad als auch über ein zusätzliches Lenkelement, insbesondere eine Rundumleuchte am Kabinendach, betätigen zu können, wobei die Kabine abnehmbar und wieder aufsteckbar sein kann. Das Lenkelement 21 kann auch mittig im Fahrzeugdach sitzen. Die Zahnräder bzw. Kegelräder können in unterschiedlichen Formen eingesetzt werden. Anstelle der Zahnräder können auch andere Übertragungselemente verwendet werden. Ferner können biegsame Wellen verwendet werden.In previously known solutions, the vehicle roof or the vehicle cabin (tractor cab) must be removed so that it can be steered. This is not required according to the invention. Even in an embodiment in which the side windows are closed, the toy model vehicle can be steered with the vehicle roof or patch cabin on, by the steering element 21. By the invention, a greater model fidelity can be achieved. It creates a way to operate the steering both on the steering wheel as well as an additional steering element, in particular a beacon on the canopy, the car can be removed and re-attachable. The steering element 21 can also sit centrally in the vehicle roof. The gears or bevel gears can be used in different forms. Instead of the gears, other transmission elements can be used. Furthermore, flexible shafts can be used.

Durch das Zahnrad 9 und die erste Zahnreihe 10 der Zahnstange 11 wird ein Lenkgetriebe zum Lenken der Vorderräder 4 durch das Lenkrad 6 gebildet. Durch das Zahnrad 31 und die zweite Zahnreihe 32 der Zahnstange 11 wird ein weiteres Lenkgetriebe zur Betätigung der Lenkung durch das Lenkelement 21 gebildet. Die Zahnstange 11 ist gemeinsamer Bestandteil beider Lenkgetriebe.By the gear 9 and the first row of teeth 10 of the rack 11, a steering gear for steering the front wheels 4 is formed by the steering wheel 6. By the gear 31 and the second row of teeth 32 of the rack 11, a further steering gear for actuating the steering by the steering element 21 is formed. The rack 11 is a common part of both steering gear.

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  1. Toy vehicle having a steering wheel (6), a steering gear mechanism (9, 10, 11), which can steer wheels (4) of the vehicle, and a steering element (21), which can likewise steer the wheels (4) of the vehicle, characterized in that the steering gear mechanism comprises a rack (11) comprising two rows of teeth (10, 32) .
  2. Toy vehicle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the steering gear mechanism comprises a gearwheel (9) which is connected to the steering wheel (6).
  3. Toy vehicle according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the steering element (21) is a light.
  4. Toy vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the roof (3) of the vehicle is removable.
  5. Toy vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering element (21) is connected to a shaft (22).
  6. Toy vehicle according to Claim 5, characterized in that the shaft (22) has a driver (24) which can be connected in a releasable manner to a mount.
  7. Toy vehicle according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the shaft (22) can be used to actuate a further shaft (30).
  8. Toy vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering element (21) can be used to actuate the rack (11).
  9. Toy vehicle according to Claim 8, characterized in that the rack can be actuated by a gearwheel (31).
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