GB622508A - An improved toy signal device simulating a road traffic signal - Google Patents

Abstract

622,508. Toy signals. TAYLOR, A. E. Feb. 11, 1947, No. 3919. [Class 132 (iii)] [Also in Group XXXVII] A toy signal device simulating a road traffic signal comprises a pedestal base 8 containing switch mechanism, a tubular post, 16 mounted thereon and carrying an open-sided shuttered framework 17 adapted to contain a series of lamps 19 mounted on a carrier 20, a coloured translucent strip or discs 22 adapted for location relative to the open sides of the framework and a casing 21 surrounding said strip and framework. A dry cell battery is retained within the base. The wires from the switch mechanism (see Group XXXVII) pass up the post 16. The framework 17 is divided by horizontal shutters 18 into three compartments, each carrying its own lamp 19 mounted on the strip carrier 20 which incorporates insulating strips 20a eyeletted at 20b to receive the inner ends of the bulbs. The pedestal base may be provided with indicators on its top surface to show which button of the switch mechanism operates which light, and also an indicator 28 showing the normal traffic light sequence. A master switch 26 and a pilot lamp 27 are also provided, the pilot lamp indicating whether the master switch is in the 11 on " or " off position. A remote control 29 may be flexibly connected by leads 30 to the switch mechanism in the pedestal base. The apertured casing 21 and open-sided framework are locked together by a headed screw 24. Specification 601,793 is referred to.