FR2691371A3 - Launching toy with suction cups on a smooth surface. - Google Patents

Abstract

A substantially disc-shaped throwing toy (20) for adhering to a smooth surface wall against which it is thrown is disclosed. The problem to be solved is to improve the ability of the toy to adhere to the surface on which it is thrown. The toy is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of suction cups (22 to 29) directed towards the outside and arranged on the periphery. The invention is applicable to throwing toys, in particular made of rubber or molded plastic.

Description

"Launching toy with suction cups on a smooth surface" The invention

  relates to a toy disc, approximately in the form of disc, intended to adhere to the wall against which it is launched was developed various toys, including molded plastic, trying to adhere to the surface that they strike by means of suction cups or adherent tissues such as those with hooks known under the name

  of "Velcro" (trademark) or the like.

  These devices according to the prior art have provided a certain amount of entertainment, but in general they have not been able to rely on their ability to adhere to or stick to the receiving surfaces.

  because of their tendency to bounce back during the shock.

  The object of the present invention is to create a toy having a better ability to adhere to a

surface on which it is launched.

  To this end, the invention relates to a toy of the above type, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of outwardly directed suction cups, having concave inner surfaces, which flex upon impact against a smooth surface by expelling air from the inside of the suction cup and which, after the shock, provide a fixation

  by vacuum or vacuum on the smooth surface.

  The invention will be better understood when reading

  of the description hereinafter considered in connection with

  the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig 1 shows in perspective a toy according to the invention and having six suction cups; Fig 2 is a top view of the toy according to Fig 1; Fig 3 is a side view of the toy according to Fig 2; Fig 4 is a sectional view of the toy according to Fig 2; 5 shows in perspective a toy according to the invention and having eight suction cups; Fig 6 is a top view of the toy according to Fig 5; Fig. 7 is a side view of the toy according to Fig. 6; Fig 8 is a sectional view of the toy

according to Fig 6.

  According to FIGS. 1 to 4, the toy according to the present invention is a toy with suction cups generally designated by the reference numeral 10 and comprising a central portion 20 in the form of a flat circular disc surrounded by a reinforcing rim 21 Six arms substantially planar 12 to 17 extending outwardly are also spaced radially from the rim 21 A corresponding plurality of outwardly directed cup cups 22 to 27 are carried by the respective ends of the arms 12 to 17 The plane defined by the outer edge of a suction cup is substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the

disk 20.

  The suction cups are made of a flexible material which deforms upon impact against a smooth surface and then provides vacuum fixation with the struck surface due to the flexibility of the suction pad and the characteristic

  sealing the outer edge of the suction cup.

  In its preferred embodiment, the toy is made of a relatively flexible and elastic molded plastic material, for example rubber, PVC or any mixture of these materials, this toy being a molded structure in one piece.

single piece.

  The toy is launched by the user who holds it between the thumb and forefinger, then releases it with a small wrist stroke. This is done in a rotating action, generally applying only a very strong force. The toy adheres to a smooth surface such as a mirror, ice, window or the like, depending on the probability of the toy being hit on the surface by one of its suction cups. toy may not adhere to the surface against which it is being thrown This may be due to the fact that the receiving surface is not smooth enough or that the toy has touched it by

  the surface that lies between two neighboring suckers.

  In this case, the toy rebounds. This provides additional challenge and appeal as well as variations.

  possible from the use of the toy launched.

  It should be noted that Figures 1 to 4 show an example in which there are six suckers However, we can use toys

  with a different number of suction cups.

  FIGS. 5 to 8, for example, represent a similar casting toy which differs from the toy shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 only by the number of suction cups and arms. This exemplary embodiment comprises eight suction cups 22 to 29 which are carried by

eight corresponding arms 12 to 19.

  Other examples of embodiment of the toy differ from the examples represented by the absence of the circular plane disc. Instead of the disc, these embodiments include a reinforcing rim.

21 of increased robustness.

Claims (4)

  1 play toy essentially disc-shaped (20), characterized in that it comprises a plurality of suckers directed outwards (22 to 29) and disposed on its periphery. 2 toy according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction cups (22 to 29) are arranged at equal intervals in radial position around a rim (21).   3 toy according to claim 2, characterized in that the suction cups (22 to 29) are carried by the arm ends (12 to 19) connected to the rim (21). 4 Toy according to any one of   Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the   suckers (22 to 29) are made of a flexible material, in particular rubber or plastic material, which deforms during an impact against a smooth surface and then ensures vacuum or vacuum fixation on the surface.