EP1830935A2 - Construction with telescoping jointed arms - Google Patents
Construction with telescoping jointed armsInfo
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- EP1830935A2 EP1830935A2 EP05817488A EP05817488A EP1830935A2 EP 1830935 A2 EP1830935 A2 EP 1830935A2 EP 05817488 A EP05817488 A EP 05817488A EP 05817488 A EP05817488 A EP 05817488A EP 1830935 A2 EP1830935 A2 EP 1830935A2
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- Prior art keywords
- arms
- arm
- construction
- joint
- telescoping
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H3/00—Dolls
- A63H3/36—Details; Accessories
- A63H3/46—Connections for limbs
Definitions
- the series of arms are attached together without use of an
- segments 22a through 22e can each be partially or fully pulled out of the adjacent segment it is
- a segment 46 having a hole therein, through which is secured an axis 44 such as a bar or screw.
- telescoping arm 20 includes a second joint 60
- joint 60 is formed by the
- Joint 60 allows for
- arm 20 rotates three hundred and sixty (360) degrees at joint 60. Therefore, if
- arm 20 could be rotated from the position of Figure 3c back into the plane of the page.
- antenna for use with a television set, or the antenna of a radio, or similar in some ways to the
- the arm 20 is not in communication with wire for attachment to a television or radio,
- arms 20 are preferably joined together without the use of an intermediate torso. As shown, for
- a right arm 20 can be directly affixed to a left arm 20 with no torso in
- construction 10 which is self-standing, hi other words, construction 10 can be balanced solely on end caps 40
- construction can independently stand on a table or other surface (whether flat or otherwise),
- three (or more) arms 20 can be any (or more) arms 20.
- three (or more) arms 20 can be any (or more) arms 20.
- the arms can be
- the arms can be stacked as illustrated in Figure
- pairs or triplets or groups of four or more arms can share or be joined at a
- each arm can be provided at any desired angle to the other two.
- the angles are all equal, with each arm
- construction 10 can stand on its own without need for a base, torso, or other
- the arms are labeled sequentially 20-1, 20-2, etc., to distinguish each arm
- each arm is preferably identical to the arm before and after it, this need not be the
- the arms may be of different maximum lengths, may have different numbers of
- first joint 50 and a second joint 60, as described herein, although this is not mandatory to De consistent wiin me mveiiu ⁇ .
- four arms 20 are j oined at a central point 70, as shown,
- Central point 70 can be a fixed point, such as a rivet, or can be a
- each arm 20 can be provided at any desired angle to its two adjacent arms.
- the angles between the arms are all equal
- each arm forming a ninety (90) degree angle to the arms adjacent to it.
- arms whether five, six or more can likewise be used consistent with the invention.
- an array of telescoping arms 20 is
- arms are utilized, for a total of eight arms, with a second arm being located beneath each of
- the bottom arms are each bent at approximately a
- arm 20-5 is located beneath arm 20-1
- arm 20-6 is located beneath arm 20-2
- arm 20-7 is located
- arm 20-8 is located beneath arm 20-4.
- Figure 5c illustrates a side view of
- the layers are nestled together relatively compactly,
- the construction can be manipulated into a wide variety of entertaining and artistic shapes.
- the construction can be manipulated into a wide variety of entertaining and artistic shapes.
- the construction can be used as a toy or as a geometric
- sculpture for a child or adult to play with, or to hang (as a mobile, for example, or on a wall).
- it is designed to stand on its own (e.g. using three or more arms), although,
Abstract
A construction such as a toy or geometric sculpture for use by children or adults. The construction has a plurality of telescoping arms, at least three arms preferably being provided, the arms being connected without use of an intermediate torso. Further preferably, one or more arms includes jointed segments. The construction allows variation of the length of the arms via extension and retraction, and manipulation of the configuration of the arms via bending and rotation, allowing adjustment of the construction into a large number of shapes, providing significant entertainment and artistic value.
Description
Construction with Telescoping Jointed Arms
Related Applications
The present application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No.
60/620,174 filed October 20, 2004, which is fully incorporated herein by reference.
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a construction with telescoping jointed arms, preferably
for use as a toy or geometric sculpture.
Background of the Invention
Various toys and other constructions having variable length arms extending off of a torso
have been previously provided in the art. For example, U.S. Patent No.6,461,217Bl ofPestonji,
assigned to Mattel Inc. of El Segundo, California, discloses a talking doll having extendible
appendages. U.S. Patent No. 3,986,295 of Heller (also assigned to Mattel, Inc.), likewise
discloses a toy figure having a telescoping arm. Similarly, U.S. Patent No. 5,181,727 to
Fukumura also discloses a toy with a vertically extendable appendage.
Other telescoping toys and constructions have further been provided in the art, as well.
For example, in U.S. Patent No. 5,919,079, Coleman et al. disclose a play sword lollipop holder
having a series of plastic telescoping sleeves, ending with a plastic lollipop at the device's tip.
U.S. Patent No. 6,755,715 B2 issued to Wong also discloses a dynamic toy device, wherein the
device can extend and shrink vertically.
As shown by these references, such constructions are widely appreciated for their
entertainment value, and can provide significant enjoyment.
Summary of the Invention
In accordance with the invention, an improved construction is provided for use by
children or adults, the construction having a plurality of telescoping arms, hi a preferred
embodiment, at least three arms are provided, with one or more of the arms including jointed
segments that allow manipulation of the overall structure of the construction into a large number
of desired shapes. Further preferably, the series of arms are attached together without use of an
intermediate doll torso.
Accordingly, the construction allows both variation of the length of the arms via
extension and retraction, and manipulation of the configuration of the arms via bending and
rotation, hi this manner, the construction serves as a toy and/or geometric sculpture, providing
significant entertainment and/or artistic value, and/or serving for any other suitable use.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figures Ia and Ib are front views of a telescoping arm 20 of the toy of the present
invention, with Figure Ia being a view of the arm in the fully retracted position, and Figure Ib
being a view of the arm in the fully extended position.
Figures 2a through 2d are views of the telescoping arm of Figure 1, with Figure 2a being
a front view of the arm in a straight configuration; Figures 2b and 2c being front views of the
same arm in increasingly bent configurations, when the arms bent at a first joint; and Figure 2d
being a side view of the arm of Figure 2a.
Figures 3 a through 3e are views of the telescoping arm of Figure 1 , with Figure 3 a being
a front view of the telescoping arm of Figure 2c; Figure 3b being a view of the arm of Figure 3a
after rotation of the arm about a second joint, such that the arm extends out of the plane of the
page; and with Figure 3c being a view of the arm of Figure 3b after rotation of the arm at a first
joint such that the arm extends out ot ana perpenaicmar ιυ me piαiic υx u«^ pcιSw. A .&u_w_, -«. ^^
3e are top views of the telescoping arm showing ninety (90) degree rotation of the arm from the
position in Figure 3d to the position in Figure 3e.
Figures 4a through 4b are front views of multiple telescoping arms of Figure 1 joined
together; with Figure 4a being a front view of two arms joined together at a one hundred eighty
(180) degree angle; and with Figure 4b being a view of three telescoping arms joined together
at one hundred twenty (120) degree angles to each other.
Figure 5a is a front view of four telescoping arms of Figure 1 joined together in a
cruciform (or plus sign) shape.
Figure 5b is a front view of eight telescoping arms of Figure 1 joined together, the eight
arms being provided in approximately two layers of approximately 4 arms each.
Figure 5c is a side view of twelve telescoping arms of Figure 1 joined together, the twelve
arms being provided in approximately three layers of approximately 4 arms each.
Figure 5 d is an alternate side view of the embodiment of Figure 5 c, wherein the arms
have been positioned more closely together for a more compact profile.
Figures 6a and 6b are perspective views of various embodiments of the invention,
wherein the arms have been manipulated to create desired shapes.
Detailed Description of the Invention and the Preferred Embodiments
As shown in the attached figures, in accordance with the invention, a construction 10 is
provided having a plurality of telescoping arms 20. Construction 10 is preferably provided for
use as a toy, whether by children or adults; or it can be used as a geometric sculpture.
Alternatively, construction 10 could be used for any other suitable application. As discussed
below, construction 10 can be manipulated for entertainment or artistic purposes to achieve any
desired shape available consistent with the structure oi τne ueviue.
In the preferred embodiment, each arm 20 includes a plurality of segments or sleeves 22a,
22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, and so forth, as shown, for example, in Figures Ia and Ib. Arms 20, and any
other component of the construction 10, can be made from any desired material, whether plastics,
metals, alloys or composites, or so forth, and can be any size, shape or color desired, consistent
with the functional requirements of the device set forth herein. Thus, while five segments 22a
through 22e are shown, it will be understood that the features of the figures are merely provided
for illustrative purposes and are not intended to serve as a limitation on the scope of the invention
as described or claimed herein. More or less segments can, of course, be provided as desired.
As shown in Figures Ia and Ib, in a preferred embodiment, each segment or sleeve 22
is nested within the preceding one. Thus, segment 22e is nested within segment 22d, which is
nested within segment 22c, and so forth. Preferably, the lower segments of arm 20 are of greater
diameter, with the diameter of each consecutive upper segment being of successively decreased
diameter, such that the diameter of segment 22a is greater than of segment 22b, which is greater
than that of segment 22c, and so forth. Alternatively, the configuration can be reversed, such that
arm 20 has the lowest diameter segment positioned on the bottom, with each consecutive upper
segment being of successively greater diameter than the one below it.
As a result of the nested configuration of the segments in arm 20, a telescoping arm
structure is provided, as shown for example in Figures Ia and Ib. Some or all of the segments
22a through 22e can be fully or partially retracted into its adjacent segment; or, conversely,
segments 22a through 22e can each be partially or fully pulled out of the adjacent segment it is
nested in. As a result, the overall length for the telescoping arm 20 can be shortened or
lengthened as desired, hi other words, by pulling segments apart or pushing them together, the
total length of telescoping arm 20 can be increased or decreased as desired. Preferably, all of the
segments are nested together, although, alternatively, construction 10 can be formed such that
only some segments are nested and not others.
Preferably, each arm 20 includes an end cap 40 at its tip (i.e. on its distal end). Although
a small spherical end cap 40 is shown for illustration purposes, end cap 40 can be any size, shape
or color desired. It can also be constructed of any desired material. For example, end cap 40 can
be magnetic, to allow attachment of other magnets or metallic items to the toy, attachment of
desired articles to the end cap, attachment of the toy to a metallic surface, attachment of two toys
together, or so forth.
Alternatively or additionally, end cap 40 can include hooks, or hook and pile tape (also
known under the trademark Velcro®), likewise to attach items to the toy, or to attach the toy to
desired items or surfaces, or to attach two toys to each other.
Alternatively or additionally, each end cap 40 can include a ring with a movable sliding
segment which is used to expose or close a gap in the ring (as is commonly used, for example,
as clasps for necklaces). In this manner, the ring of end cap 40 can be opened and closed to secure it to another end cap of the toy 10, or to an end cap of one or more other toys to secure the
toys together in a linked configuration. Or, the ring of the end cap can be opened and closed to
secure it to any other suitably sized ring.
In further alternative embodiments, different types of end caps 40 can be provided at the
ends (i.e. tips) of different arms. For example, male and female types of end caps can be
provided, allowing interlocking or linking of end caps in the same toy or between toys. While
the end caps are preferably fixed in place, alternatively, they can be removable. For example,
removable tips can be used to provide a different appearance at the end of the arm, or to change
the type of end caps on the tip of a given arm.
Further in accordance with the invention, one or more of the telescoping arms 20 are
provided with one or more joints therein. Preferably, the majority of the arms or all ot trie arms
are provided with joints.
Preferably, two or more joints are provided on one or more arms. Any type of joint can
be used. By choice of the type of joint (ball and socket, pivot or so forth), portions of arm 20 can
be rotated in a desired fashion relative to other portions of that same arm, and relative to the
overall construction 10 itself. Thus, one or more portions of arm 20 can be rotated either in a
two-dimensional plane or can be rotated in three dimensions depending on the type of joint
utilized. Any combination of number of joints on an arm and/or types of joints and/or number
of arms containing joints can be used consistent with the invention.
In one embodiment, telescoping arm 20 includes a first joint 50 below the lowest
segment 22a. In one preferred version of this embodiment, joint 50 pivots, allowing two-
dimensional rotation about the joint, as shown in Figure 2. For example, joint 50 can consist of
a segment 46 having a hole therein, through which is secured an axis 44 such as a bar or screw.
In this preferred embodiment, joint 50 allows bending of arm 20 (i.e. flexing or rotation within
a hypothetical plane 52 represented by the plane of the paper in Figures 2a-2c). Thus, arm 20 can
rotate approximately 180 or more degrees around axis 44. In the embodiment shown, arm 20 can
rotate about approximately a 270 degree arc, although an arc of fewer or greater degrees can be
provided depending upon configuration of the joint and the structure below it.
In an alternate or additional embodiment, telescoping arm 20 includes a second joint 60
below joint 50, as shown in Figure 3. In a preferred embodiment, joint 60 is formed by the
nesting of cylindrical segment 46 within a cylindrical segment or sleeve 56. Joint 60 allows for
rotation of segment 46 of arm 20 into and out of hypothetical plane 52. Preferably, the arm
rotates in a full circle (360 degrees) at this joint. Joint 60, therefore, allows two-dimensional
rotation in a plane perpendicular to that of plane 52. As a result, the combination of joint 50 and
joint 60 allows three-dimensional rotation or portions oi arm zυ.
For example, Figure 3a shows arm 20 in a first position wherein the arm is within plane
50, with arm 20 being bent downward at an angle of approximately 75 degrees. Figure 3b
subsequently illustrates the construction of Figure 3a after arm 20 has been rotated via joint 60,
such that arm 20 is no longer within plane 52. Rather, arm 20 now extends up out of the plane
with the end cap 40 pointing toward the viewer. Figure 3 c subsequently illustrates the further
bending of arm 20 downward at joint 50, such that the arm is now bent at an angle of 90 degrees
at joint 50. hi Figure 3c, arm 20 now extends perpendicularly out of the plane of the drawing
sheet, and toward the viewer.
As noted, arm 20 rotates three hundred and sixty (360) degrees at joint 60. Therefore, if
desired, arm 20 could be rotated from the position of Figure 3c back into the plane of the page.
This rotation could then be continued until arm 20 is 180 degrees opposed from the position in
Figure 3 c, such that it extends down out of the plane, perpendicular to the page, and away from
the viewer. It could likewise be continued to form a complete circle.
Thus, in one preferred embodiment, each of the arms 20 is constructed similar to a VHF
antenna for use with a television set, or the antenna of a radio, or similar in some ways to the
telescoping arm of a doll. However, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the
invention, the arm 20 is not in communication with wire for attachment to a television or radio,
unlike an electronic antenna. Rather, a plurality of telescoping arms 20 are joined together for
entertainment, the term entertainment being intended to include toys for play purposes and
sculptures for artistic or aesthetic purposes. Likewise, unlike telescoping arms of other toy dolls,
arms 20 are preferably joined together without the use of an intermediate torso. As shown, for
example in Figure 4a, a right arm 20 can be directly affixed to a left arm 20 with no torso in
between. Larger numbers of arms can also be connected to each other, as discussed below.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, three or more arms 20 are joined together
to form the construction 10. Preferably, by use of three or more arms a construction is provided
which is self-standing, hi other words, construction 10 can be balanced solely on end caps 40
of arms 20, with the end caps 40 being positioned against a desired surface. Thus, the
construction can independently stand on a table or other surface (whether flat or otherwise),
without being mounted to a base or using other supports.
For example, in one embodiment, as shown in Figure 4b, three (or more) arms 20 can be
joined at a central point 70 to form toy 10. Alternatively or additionally, the arms can be
connected sequentially, hi one such embodiment, the arms can be stacked as illustrated in Figure
5c. For example, pairs or triplets or groups of four or more arms can share or be joined at a
central point, with several central points being riveted or attached together.
As shown in Figure 4b, each arm can be provided at any desired angle to the other two.
hi the preferred version of the three arm embodiment, the angles are all equal, with each arm
forming a one hundred twenty (120) degree angle to the others. Through use of a three or more
arm configuration, a stable self-standing construction is provided, hi such a self-standing
embodiment, construction 10 can stand on its own without need for a base, torso, or other
support, by resting the end caps 40 against a surface.
It may be noted that in this embodiment, and in the other embodiments below utilizing
a plurality of arms, the arms are labeled sequentially 20-1, 20-2, etc., to distinguish each arm
from prior or successive arms. It may also be noted that in each of these embodiments, while the
structure of each arm is preferably identical to the arm before and after it, this need not be the
case. Thus, the arms may be of different maximum lengths, may have different numbers of
segments, different numbers or types of joints, or so forth, hi one preferred embodiment, each
arm includes a first joint 50 and a second joint 60, as described herein, although this is not
mandatory to De consistent wiin me mveiiuυπ.
In a further preferred embodiment, four arms 20 are j oined at a central point 70, as shown,
for example, in Figure 5a. Central point 70 can be a fixed point, such as a rivet, or can be a
further joint of any type, if desired. hi Figure 5a, each arm 20 can be provided at any desired angle to its two adjacent arms.
In the preferred version of the four arm embodiment, the angles between the arms are all equal,
with each arm forming a ninety (90) degree angle to the arms adjacent to it. Any further number
of arms (whether five, six or more) can likewise be used consistent with the invention.
In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, an array of telescoping arms 20 is
stacked three dimensionally in a series of layers, as shown for example in Figures 5b and 5c.
Figure 5b, for example, illustrates a variation on the embodiment of Figure 5a wherein two layers
of arms are utilized, for a total of eight arms, with a second arm being located beneath each of
the four arms of the top layer. In Figure 5b, the bottom arms are each bent at approximately a
45 degree angle for illustration purposes, to visibly distinguish them from the top arms. Thus, arm 20-5 is located beneath arm 20-1 , arm 20-6 is located beneath arm 20-2, arm 20-7 is located
beneath arm 20-3, and arm 20-8 is located beneath arm 20-4.
Further layers can be provided as well. Figure 5c, for example, illustrates a side view of
an twelve arm, multiple layer structure. In the figure, an upper three arms and lower three arms
are visible in the plane of the page; a middle three arms are shown extending out of the plane of
the page toward the viewer; and the bases of the remaining three arms are shown as well, those
last three arms being arms that extend out of the plane of the page and away from the viewer.
The structure of Figure 5 c is similar to that shown in Figure 5b, in that a four arm configuration
is provided for each layer, except that each arm is straight in Figure 5c. (Ln other words, in
Figure 5c, the lower levels of the arms are not bent, unlike the illustration in Figure 5b). By
varying the size and thickness ot individual componenxs, τne layers can υc spα^cu uum tαui
other as desired. In a preferred embodiment, the layers are nestled together relatively compactly,
as shown, for example, in Figure 5d. Any number of layers can be used, with any number of total
arms and number of arms per layer, and any desired variation or combination of number of joints
per arm, types of joints per arm, and so forth.
Accordingly, using the principles of the invention, a construction 10 is provided which
can be manipulated into a wide variety of entertaining and artistic shapes. The construction can
be initially of any size, color, appearance, or configuration desired, consistent with the
construction techniques described herein.
Several examples of some of the unusual shapes which can be created using the invention
are shown, for example, in Figures 6a and 6b. As shown therein, the construction can be
manipulated into any shape desired by the imagination, limited only by the configuration of arms
and joints provided. Using the telescoping arms and joints provided in the structure, a child or
adult can repeatedly extend, retract, bend and/or rotate the arms of the invention, resulting in
entertainment for a prolonged period. The construction can be used as a toy or as a geometric
sculpture, for a child or adult to play with, or to hang (as a mobile, for example, or on a wall).
Preferably, it is designed to stand on its own (e.g. using three or more arms), although,
alternatively it can be mounted or connected to a base.
Having described this invention with regard to specific embodiments, it is to be
understood that the description is not meant as a limitation since further embodiments,
modifications and variations may be apparent or may suggest themselves to those skilled in the
art, or may fall within the scope of the appended claims, whether literally or via equivalents. It
is intended that the present application cover all such embodiments, modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A method, comprising:
(a) providing a construction for use for entertainment purposes;
(b) said construction comprising three arms, said three arms comprising a first arm, a
second arm, and a third arm;
(c) wherein said construction lacks a torso;
(d) each of said three arms being telescoping, such that a user can vary the length of each
of said three arms;
(e) and wherein said first arm comprises a joint, such that a user can rotate said first arm
about said joint.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arm can be rotated two dimensionally
about said joint by the user.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arm can be rotated three dimensionally
about said joint by the user.
4. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said second arm comprises a j oint,
and said third arm also comprises a joint.
5. A method, comprising:
(a) providing a construction for use as a toy or sculpture;
(b) said construction comprising three arms, said three arms comprising a first arm, a
second arm, and a third arm;
(c) wherein said construction lacks a torso; (d) each of said three arms being telescoping, such tnat a user can vary me iengin υi eacn
of said three arms;
(e) and wherein said first arm comprises at least two joints, a first joint and a second
joint.
6. A method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the user can bend said first arm at said first
joint.
7. A method as claimed in claim 10 or 11 , wherein the user can rotate said first arm about
said second joint.
8. A method, comprising:
(a) providing a construction for use as a toy or sculpture;
(b) said construction comprising three arms, said three arms comprising a first arm, a
second arm, and a third arm;
(c) wherein said construction lacks a torso;
(d) each of said three arms being telescoping, such that a user can vary the length of each
of said three arms;
(e) wherein each of said three arms comprises at least two joints.
9. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the user can bend each of said three arms using
at least one of said two joints of said arm.
10. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the user can rotate each of said three arms using
at least one of said two joints of said arm.
11. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the user can bend each of said three arms using at least one of two joints ot said arm, ana can rotate eacn oi saiu mice aims u»mg me
other of said two joints of said arm.
12. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein each of said arms comprises a
distal end, and wherein said construction is self-standing such that said construction can
stand on a surface by resting on said distal ends.
13. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein each of said three arms further
comprises an end cap.
14. A method as claimed in claim 13, wherein said end cap is configured for connection of
one of said end caps to another of said end caps.
15. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said construction comprises at least
four arms.
16. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said construction comprises at least
two layers, at least one of said layers comprising at least two arms.
17. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said construction is provided for
use as a toy.
18. A method as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said construction is provided for
use as a sculpture.
19. The construction of any of the preceding claims.
20. The construction of any of the preceding claims, wherein said construction is provided
for any desired use.
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