MX2007005714A

MX2007005714A - Toy motorcycle.

Info

Publication number: MX2007005714A
Application number: MX2007005714A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Dave Sheltman; James Knight
Original assignee: Mattel Inc
Priority date: 2006-05-12
Filing date: 2007-05-11
Publication date: 2008-11-26
Also published as: GB2438033A; ITTO20070312A1; DE102007022167A1; GB0706577D0; FR2900835A1; US20070264904A1; CN101219282A; CA2587701A1

Abstract

A toy motorcycle comprises a frame; a front wheel spinably coupled to the frame; a rear wheel spinably coupled to the frame; and a motorcycle rider sized for riding the toy motorcycle, wherein the motorcycle rider includes a torso, and a head that is disproportionately large relative to the torso, the head being connected to the torso via a flexible neck joint.

Description

TOY MOTORCYCLE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Children play with toy action figures and toy vehicles in a variety of different fantasy game patterns. For some types of game, realistic games are preferred, and for other types of realistic objects of the real world. The inventors in the present have recognized that toys that incorporate some realistic aspects with other extraordinary aspects can be enjoyed more than a realistic toy alone or a uniquely extraordinary toy. As such, a toy motorcycle with some realistic features and some extraordinary features is provided. The toy motorcycle may include a driver with a disproportionately large head which is connected to a normal sized torso by means of a flexible joint. The motorcycle driver can be mounted on a toy motorcycle that includes rotating wheels. As such, the toy can be moved in a somewhat realistic manner that mimics the journey of a real motorcycle. At the same time, the head of the motorcycle driver can move in an exaggerated manner as the motorcycle moves.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows an exemplary motorcycle driver on a toy motorcycle. Figure 2 is a partial section showing the connection of the flexible neck of the motorcycle driver of Figure 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The application of this is directed to a motorcycle toy.

The motorcycle toy comprises a motorcycle that is capable of traveling and a motorcycle driver having an oversized spring head. The motorcycle can be configured to have a rear wheel that is larger than a front wheel. The driver can be configured to have parts of the body such as a head, hands or feet that are disproportionately large relative to a torso. In this way, the motorcycle game has some extraordinary aspects that do not represent real-world objects. The combination of a traveling motorcycle and the movement of the head can create a special effect. For example, since the large and heavier spring head engages a lighter flexible joint, a small bump in the motorcycle's path or even a light maneuver of the motorcycle can result in an amplified head movement, that can be attractive to children. As such, the rotating wheels facilitate the exaggerated movement of the spring head. Figure 1 shows a motorcycle driver with exemplary spring head on a toy motorcycle. A motorcycle 10 comprises a front wheel 12, a rear wheel 14, and a structure 16. The wheels can be defined by a diameter of the rim as illustrated by the letter C and a diameter of the tire as illustrated by the letter D. < - > ctn irU ira 1 ni lorio a ?? - mác mmnronrlor i m ac ¡ntr > 1 8 the driver includes a rear bumper 20. In one example, the rear bumper 20 can be defined by substantially planar surfaces to allow the fingers to grip the motorcycle and manipulate the movement of the motorcycle. In the illustrated example, the rear wheel 14 is significantly larger than the front wheel 12. The seat 18 is lower than an upper part of the rear wheel 14 and larger than an upper part of the front wheel 12. Thus, the motorcycle 10 resembles an extraordinary toy that does not represent a realistic motorcycle. Both the front wheel 12 and the rear wheel 14 can be rotatably coupled to the structure 16. In one example, the wheels 12 and 14 can be coupled to the structure 16 via axles of the wheels. In this way, the motorcycle can travel forward and backward, and rotate to different directions by means of a force applied to the toy. In one example, a user can control the motorcycle by keeping the attachment regions located on a rear bumper of the motorcycle.

It should be noted that the wheel sizes and relative positions of the wheels and seat may vary. In some embodiments, the motorcycle 10 can be configured to represent a realistic motorcycle. In some embodiments, the motorcycle 10 can be configured to represent a somewhat fantastic motorcycle. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a motorcycle driver 22 is mounted on the motorcycle 10. The driver 22 comprises a ra p7a A? ? ? niae 'ÍH Cn al oiamnln i li ictr rln lj > head 24 is disproportionately large relative to the torso 26. For example, a larger dimension of the head 24 (as indicated by the letter A) is approximately three times a length of the torso (as indicated by the letter B). A flexible joint 32 is placed inside the head 24 to engage the head with the torso 26. In one embodiment, the flexible joint 32 may include a spring. In one embodiment, the lower part of the head 24 has a large opening, thus providing a greater degree of movement of the head by means of the flexible connection 32. The movement of the head can oscillate in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the head. the flexible joint 32, and / or oscillate around a rest position of the flexible joint. Since a large and heavier head is supported by a lighter spring, a light touch of the head 24, a slight movement of an object fixed to the torso, or a slight movement of the motorcycle can cause significant movement of the head 24 In the illustrated example, the head 24 includes a helmet 34. The helmet can have any suitable configuration, including a helmet with a full orifice protector, as shown. The head 24 and the helmet can be an integrated piece, or the helmet can be detachably connected to the head. The hands 28 and / or feet 30 can be configured to be disproportionately large relative to the torso 26. For example, a length of the hand (indicated by the letter E) can have approximately the same dimension as the length of the upper torso, B. In another example, the lonnitnd rlp. Inc. nipc. / inrl irpHp. nrn ~ r '| p lotra F \ ni ???? cor mán nranHo m upper torso length, B. In addition, the hands 28 can be configured in such a way that it appears that the driver wears gloves designed to ride a motorcycle. The 30 feet may include boots that have a motorcycle-like appearance. The gloves and boots may be disproportionately large relative to the torso 26. In this way, the conductor 22 may not represent a realistic driver with natural proportions. The driver's accessories, such as the helmet, gloves and boots can emphasize the theme of the motorcycle in an exaggerated manner. In some embodiments, the size of the driver 22 can be configured to be non-proportional relative to the motorcycle 10. For example, the feet can be non-proportional relative to the wheels. In the illustrated embodiment, the length of a foot, F, can be larger than the diameter of rim C of the front wheel 12. The motorcycle toy described above can create special effects that are attractive to children. For example, as a motorcycle 10 travels, the head 24 can move or otherwise wiggle. The movement will improve dramatically when the motorcycle encounters an obstacle such as a pump. Since a large and heavier head is supported by a small, light and flexible joint, even a slightly thick surface or a light maneuver performed by the child can cause significant movement of the head. In addition, patterns of head movement can change when the motorcycle travels in H raminnc Pnr oiomnln the m -itr > go-lota nnoHa iaiar to l mn Hn line in different speed combinations such as fast, slow, and then fast, etc. Also, the motorcycle can turn in different directions and at different speeds and travel on different stops or simulated jumps. The movements described above will result in amplified movements of the spring head in various patterns and in exaggerated ways. Due, users can have fun with a variety of spring head movements. In addition, motorcycle 10 and driver 22 can attract consumers such as children and collectors. In particular, a design where the characteristics of real-world objects and extraordinary objects are combined can provide a more interesting game experience than a strict game or a fantastic game that is not based on a real object. Also, the driver's non-proportional body parts can make the driver look more like a child. In this way, children can identify with the driver of the toy as one of their own. In some embodiments, the motorcycle is not configured in accordance with a real motorcycle. In addition, in some modalities, since the motorcycle can be configured to be similar to bicycles that are driven by small children (for example, small front wheels, large rear wheels, and lower seats), it is easy for children to accept them. The structure 16 of the motorcycle 0 may include handlebars 36, front forks 38, and rear forks 40. A base (not shown) or ?? G ?? Nrln ¡r¾í- >; nnrinna lmonto na ra nnnrta r ol ii ianr > laugh that the motorcycle game stands by itself. In some embodiments, a portion of the torso 26, hands 28, or feet 30 may be configured to fix the structure 16 so that the driver can not disengage from the motorcycle. Alternatively, the driver can be removably mounted so that the driver and the motorcycle can be two separate pieces and the driver can be removed from a motorcycle. It will be appreciated that the configurations described herein are exemplary in nature and that these specific embodiments are not considered in a limiting sense, since numerous variations are possible. The subject matter of the present disclosure includes all novel and non-obvious combinations and subcombinations of various systems and configurations and other features, functions, and / or features described herein.

The following claims particularly indicate certain combinations and subcombinations as novel and not obvious. These claims may refer to "an" element or "a first" element or equivalents thereof. It should be understood that said claims include the corporation of one or more elements, do not require or exclude two or more of said elements. Other combinations and subcombinations of the described features, functions, elements and / or properties may be claimed through the amendment of the present claims or through the presentation of new claims in this or a related application. Said claims, if they are broad, short, equal or different in scope from the original claims, are also included within the subject of the present description.

Claims

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS 1 .- A toy motorcycle, which comprises: a structure; a front wheel rotatably coupled to the structure; a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the structure; and a driver of mntnr.ir.lpto. mpH irln nprs mnntar mntrmiHgta ¡iüGUetf1 caríir PRÍ7. (Ín because the motorcycle driver includes: a torso, and a head that is disproportionately large in relation to the torso, the head connected to the torso by means of a flexible neck union. 2. The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that the flexible neck connection includes a spring 3. The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that the rear wheel is larger than the front wheel 4. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that the motorcycle driver further includes hands that are disproportionately large relative to the torso 5. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 1 , characterized further because the motorcycle driver also includes feet that are disproportionately large in relation to the torso. The toy motorcycle according to claim 5, further characterized in that the feet are larger than the diameter of a rim of the front wheel. 7. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises a seat coupled to the structure, where e! seat is lower than the top of the rear wheel and higher than a top of the front wheel. 8. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that the structure includes finger holding portions that cover at least partially the rear wheel. 9. - A toy motorcycle comprising: a structure; a front wheel connected to the structure; a rear wheel connected to the structure, where the rear wheel is larger than the front wheel; a seat coupled to the structure, wherein the seat is lower than the upper part of the rear wheel and higher than an upper part of the front wheel; a motorcycle driver measured to assemble the toy motorcycle, wherein the motorcycle driver includes: a torso, and a head connected to the torso by means of a flexible joint that facilitates the oscillations of the head. 10. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 9, further characterized in that the front wheels and rear wheels rotate. eleven . - The toy motorcycle according to claim 9, further characterized in that the flexible connection includes a spring. 12. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 1, further characterized in that the head is disproportionately large in relation to! torso. 13. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 9, further characterized in that the motorcycle driver also includes hands that are disproportionately large in relation to the torso. 14. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 9, further characterized in that the motorcycle driver also includes feet that are disproportionately large relative to the torso. 15. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 9, further characterized in that the structure includes finger holding portions that at least partially cover the rear wheel. 16. A toy motorcycle, comprising: a structure; a front wheel rotatably coupled to the structure; a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the structure, wherein the rear wheel is larger than the front wheel; and a motorcycle driver measured to assemble the toy motorcycle, wherein the motorcycle driver includes: a torso, and a head that is disproportionately large in relation to the torso, the head connected to the torso by means of a flexible neck union. 17. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 16, further characterized in that the motorcycle driver also includes hands that are disproportionately large in relation to the torso. 18. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 16, further characterized in that the motorcycle driver further includes feet that are disproportionately large relative to the torso. 19. The toy motorcycle according to claim 16, further characterized in that the flexible neck joint includes a spring. 20. - The toy motorcycle according to claim 16, further characterized in that the structure includes finger holding portions that at least partially cover the rear wheel.