MX2008014106A - Articulated walking toy device. - Google Patents

Abstract

An articulated walking device, configured for movement across a surface, includes a frame and a plurality of leg assemblies movably coupled with the frame so as to at least partially support the frame for movement across the surface. Each leg assembly includes a leg member configured to rotate with respect to the frame about a joint. The joint is formed by a pin passed through an hour glass shaped aperture to provide rotational movement of the leg member with respect to the frame about at least first and second axes of rotation intersecting in the joint. A drive mechanism is opera tively engaged with the plurality of leg assemblies so as to actuate each of the leg members to rotate about the first and second axes in a like, predetermined, repeatable cycle of movement. At least some of the leg members are out of phase with other leg members to produce an anatomic-like gait of the toy device upon actuation of the drive mechanism.

Description

TOWING DEVICE ARTICULATED WALKER CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS This patent application claims priority to the provisional patent application of E.U.A. No. 60 / 797,781, filed May 4, 2006, entitled "Articulated Walking Toy Device", the description of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to energized motor toys, and in particular, to articulated walking toys. Although articulated walking toys are generally known, it is believed that an articulated toy with an alternating drive mechanism would be preferable to provide a more anatomical walking movement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Briefly stated, the present invention is an articulated walking toy device that is configured to move through a surface. The toy device comprises a frame and a plurality of end assemblies that movably engage with the frame, so as to at least partially support the frame to move across the surface. Each end assembly includes an end member that is configured to rotate with respect to the frame around a joint. The hinge is formed by a pin that passes through an hourglass-shaped opening to provide a rotational movement to the end member with respect to the frame, around at least the first and second axes of rotation intersecting the hinge. A drive mechanism is operatively coupled with the plurality of end assemblies, in order to drive each of the end members to rotate about the first and second axes in a circle of similar, predetermined, repeatable movement. At least some of the limb members are out of phase with respect to the other limb members to produce an anatomic type passage of the toy device with the actuation of the drive mechanism. In another aspect, the present invention is an articulated device that is configured for walking movement through a surface. The device comprises a first frame and a plurality of end assemblies that are movably coupled to the frame, in order to at least partially support the frame for movement through the surface. Each end assembly includes an end member that is configured to rotate with respect to the frame around a joint. A tongue extends from the joint generally away from the hinge member and includes an inclined surface with a groove therealong. A handle is operatively connected to the tongue to slide along the slot, so that rotation of the handle causes the end member to pivot about a first axis of rotation of the joint. The crank has a cam surface which is operatively connected to the inclined surface, so that the rotation of the crank causes the cam surface of the crank to slide along the inclined surface of the tongue and pivots the member. of limb around a second axis of rotation of the joint. A driving mechanism is actively coupled with each of the plurality of end assemblies through the tongue of each end assembly, to cause each of the end members of the end assemblies to move at minus two different directions in a same, predetermined, repeatable movement cycle of each limb member. The movement of at least some of the plurality of the limb members is not synchronized with the movement of the others of the plurality of the limb members, such that the plurality of limb members produce an anatomical type passage of the limb. device through the surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention will be better understood when read together with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, a mode that is presently preferred is shown in the drawings. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instruments shown. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a front, top right perspective view of an articulated toy device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a top plan view of the toy device of Figure 1; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the toy device of Figure 1, having an outer housing and a projectile launcher removed; Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the toy device of Figure 1, taken generally along line 4-4 of Figure 2, the toy device has removed the outer housing and the projectile launcher; Figure 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the toy device of Figure 1, taken generally along line 5-5 of Figure 2, the toy device having removed the outer housing and the projectile launcher; Figure 6 is a partial view of the toy device of Figure 1, having an alternative drive mechanism and a projectile launcher control; and Figure 7 is a side elevational view of the toy device of Figure 6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the following description some terminology is used for convenience only, and is not limiting. The words "right", "left", "upper" and "lower" designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made. The words "inward" and "outwardly" refer, respectively, to directions to and from the geometric center of an articulated walking toy device in accordance with the present invention, and designated portions thereof. The terminology includes the words indicated above, derived from them and words of similar amount. Unless otherwise specifically stated, the terms "a", "an" and "the" "the" are not limited to one element, but must be read with the meaning of at least one.

Referring to the drawings in greater detail, where like numerals indicate like elements, figures 1 to 6 are shown of an articulated walking toy device, generally indicated with the 10, which is configured to move across a surface (not shown) according to the present invention. The toy device 10 includes a frame 12 and a plurality of end assemblies 14 which are movably coupled with the frame 12, in order to at least partially support the frame 12 for movement across the surface, as it will be described in more detail below. Each end assembly 14 includes a limb member 16. Preferably, the toy device 10 includes 6 limb members 6, 3 limb members 16 on each opposite lateral side of a body or frame 12, to mimic a creature of type insect. The limb members 16 are preferably bent so that a distal end of the limb members 16A supports the frame 12 above the surface, and to provide the device 10 with an animal-like appearance. The limb members 16, towards the front and rear of the device 10, are preferably curved or angled towards the front or toward the rear of the device 10 respectively, but it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention that the members of limb 16 are configured identically or have any other shape capable of performing the desired movement. It is also within the scope of the present invention that there are more or less than 6 limb members 16, as long as the toy device 10 can function to urge, or to support and urge the toy device 10, as described herein. The toy device 10 should have a power source, such as one or more batteries 8 (see Figures 4 and 5) disposed within a battery case 20, for example, to energize the movement of the toy device 10. Furthermore, it is preferable that the toy device 10 has electronic control circuits (not shown) within a housing of electronic control circuits (not shown) and that is remotely controlled by a user, using a conventionally remote control device (not shown) that is separate from the toy device 10. Additionally, it is intended that the toy device 10 include a decorative outer housing 22, which is decorated in such a way as to be visually pleasing to the user, for example, by conferring on the device of toy 10 a robotic appearance, beetle type and / or monster type. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the toy device 10 preferably includes a generally conventional, spring-loaded projectile launcher 24, which is coupled to a top surface of the outer housing 22. The projectile launcher 24 preferably uses a conventional means for allowing a single dart 26 to be selectively fired by a user. The toy device 10 also includes structures 28, preferably stationary, wing type, located on each side of the projectile launcher 24 to mimic the wings or the wing covers of an insect. Although this is preferred, it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention that the projectile launcher 24 is configured differently to operate in a different, generally conventional manner and / or to fire more than one 26 dart. provided that the wing type structures 28 of the device 10 are eliminated or that they are configured in a different manner. In addition, the projectile launcher 24 could be removed or replaced with a different device to perform a different function, such as a flashing light to illuminate an area around the toy device, a crane type member to allow the user to pick up and move objects during its game, or a container to expel a substance of type cobweb, for example. Referring to Figures 3 to 5, the plurality of limb members 16 are preferably attached to the frame 12 in such a manner as to allow the limb members 16 to move generally in at least two rotational directions and, specifically, to pivot forward and backward relative to the frame 12, and to allow the distal ends 16A of the end members 30 to rise and fall with respect to the surface on which the toy device 10 is supported. The end members 6 they are disposed on first and second sides 22a, 22b of the device 10. Preferably, the end members 16 are configured to rotate with respect to the frame 12 around a joint 30 having at least two degrees of freedom. The hinge 30 is preferably formed by a pin 32 passing through an hourglass-shaped opening 34 to provide a rotational movement of the hinge member 16 with respect to the frame 12, around at least the first and second axes of rotation 36, 38 intersecting in the joint 30. the pin 32 is preferably fixed or stationary with respect to the frame 12, however it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention that the pin 32 be attached to the joint 30 and that is rotatably retained within the frame 12, or between the frame 12 and the battery case 20. The shape of the opening 34 allows the rotation of the limb members 16 back and forth through the interaction of the pin 32 with a narrow portion of the opening 34, and the pivotal movement of the limb members 16 upwards and downwards through the interaction of the pin 32 with angled portions outwardly of the opening 34. The opening 34 has a central opening axis 36 'which is coaxial with the axis of rotation 36 of, or near the pin 32. The opening 34 is preferably arranged in a location parallel to the axis of the central opening 36 ', but the opening 34 may also have an hourglass shape, so that the The opening is formed around an axis of symmetry taken around the central opening axis 36 '. The joint 30 provides a rotational movement of the limb members 16 with respect to the frame 12, around at least first and second axes of rotation 36, 38 which intersect in the joint 30. The first axis 36 is coaxial with the axis longitudinal of the pin 32, and the second axis of rotation extends generally perpendicular to the first axis 36 shown on the page of figure 4. Although the articulation described above is preferable, it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention that the limb members 16 move coupled with the frame 12 in a different manner, such as a rotating hinge, a conventional universal joint or a ball-type receptacle configuration (not shown), for example, taking into account that limb members 16 are generally capable of moving in at least two rotational directions, as described above. Referring now to Figures 3 and 4, the momentum of the limb members 16 is preferably achieved by using first and second motors 40, 42, which each drive a separate drive train or mechanism 44. The actuator mechanisms 44 are essentially identical, with the first motor 40 driving a first drive mechanism 44a and the second motor 42 driving a second drive mechanism 44b on the first and second side sides 22a, 22b of the device 10, respectively. Because the actuator mechanisms 44a, 44b are essentially identical, only the first actuator mechanism 44a will be described in detail. The first motor 40 drives a pulley 46 which includes a first pulley wheel 46a (smaller) and a second pulley wheel 46b (larger), which are rotatably coupled together with a band 46c. An output arrow 40a of the first motor 40 is rotatably fixed with the first pulley wheel 46a, so that driving the first motor 40 drives the first pulley wheel 46a to rotate and, in turn, rotates the second pulley wheel 46b. An actuator gear 48 is fixed to the second pulley wheel 46b to rotate therewith. Three cranks 50 are disposed in a line proximate the first lateral side 22a of the frame 12. The cranks 50 preferably comprise end gears 50a. The end gear 48 is interspersed with two adjacent end gears 50a of the three end gears 50a coupled with the frame 12 to rotate the two end gears 50a interspersed around respective pins 52. An idle gear 54 is disposed between the third end gear 50a and end gear 50a adjacent thereto. In this way each of the end gears 50a is driven in the same rotary direction by the first motor 40. The rotation of the end gears 50a causes movement of the end members 16, as will be described below. In this way, the first motor 40 controls the operation of the limb members 16 on the first lateral side 22a of the toy device 10, and the second motor 42 similarly controls the operation of the limb members 16 on the second side side 22b of the toy device 10, thereby enabling the toy device 10 to rotate by operating one of the first and second motors 40, 42 more slowly or in a direction opposite to the drive of the other of the first and second motors 40, 42. Although the actuator train configuration described above is preferable, it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention that is used in other configurations. of drive train, as long as the alternative drive train configuration functions to cause a similar movement of the limb members 16 of the toy device 10. For example, a single motor and an actuator train having a disengaged meshing could generally be used in convection for movement of the 6 limb members 16. In this way, when the motor has been driven in a first direction, all the limb members 16 move together in one direction (ie, a forward movement of the toy device), and when the motor is driven in a second direction, limb members 16 on a later side that of the toy device move in one direction (i.e., a backward movement of the toy device), while the end members on the other lateral side of the toy device, by means of the operation of the disengagement gear they move either in an opposite direction (i.e., a forward movement of the toy device) or a detection movement, thereby allowing the toy device to be turned on. Alternatively, each limb member 16 or smaller groups of limb members 16 may each have a separate motor and drive train.

Referring to Figures 3 to 5, each limb member 16 includes a tab 56 extending therefrom and which is generally disposed within the toy device 10 in a manner close to the respective crank 50. The tab 56 includes a surface tilted 56a with a whip 56b therein. The inclined surface 56a is preferably angled with respect to the frame 12, such that the proximal end of the tongue 56 is closer to the frame 12 and is separated from the frame 12 by moving towards the joint 31. The slot 56b accepts an eccentric post 58 which extends from an upper surface of the respective crank 50. The rotation of the crank 50 causes a revolution of the post 58 and causes the movement of the end member 1 6 in a movement forward and forward. back, or in a direction that is generally parallel to the frame 12, due to the interaction of the slot 56b with the post 58. Because the post 58 is eccentric with respect to the crank 50, a rapid return movement of the latter occurs. Back and forth of the limb member 16, so that the limb member 16 moves slower in a rotational direction (i.e., rearwardly relative to the toy device 10, when the toy device 10 moves in a forward direction) than the opposite rotational direction (i.e., forward with respect to the toy device 10 when the toy device 10 moves in a forward direction). The post 58 includes an upper cam surface 58a and the crank 50 includes a cam surface 58b, which essentially sandwich and capture the tab 56 of the limb member 16 therebetween, to restrain the limb member 16 and control the movement up and down the limb member 6, or to pivot about the second axis of rotation 38 of the joint 30. In this way it can control the upward and downward movement of the limb member 16, the perpendicular movement of the frame 12, by means of the tongue profile 34. That is, due to the interaction of the inclined surface 34b of the tongue 34 with the cam surface 58a, 50 of the pole 58 and of the crank 50, respectively, the limb member 16 pivots up and down during the rotation of the crank 50. Preferably the shape of the inclined surface 56a is designed to cause the limb member 16 to rotate in a first direction around the first axis of rotation 36 of the joint 30 during the movement cycle, unlike the end member 16 which rotates in an opposite direction around the first axis of rotation 36 of the joint 30 during the remainder of the movement cycle. In this way, the limb member 16 moves in a cyclic walking movement during the actuation of the first motor 40. Although not shown in Fig. 4, preferably, the cranks 50 are configured so that the eccentric posts 58 are deflected each other, to cause a deviated cylindrical movement of each of the limb members 16 if so, so that when some of the limb members 16 are in the rapid return phase of the movement and are out of contact with the surface , the other limb members 16 are in the slowest phase of movement and in contact with the surface, to ensure that the toy device 10 remains supported on the surface by at least some of the limb members 16 during the movement of the toy device 10. This deviation also causes the toy device 10 to mimic an anatomic passage for an approximate ambulation of e a true 6-legged creature, like an insect. Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the toy device of Figures 1 to 5 may include an alternative drive mechanism 144. The numbers similar to those used in Figures 1 to 5, but increased by 100, indicate similar elements as described above, but included in the 10 'modality. A description of similar characteristics was eliminated for convenience only, and is not limiting. The drive of the limb members 116 is preferably achieved by using first and second motors 140, 142, which each drive a separate train or drive mechanism 144. The drive mechanisms 144 are essentially identical, with the first motor 140 driving a first mechanism drive 144a and the second motor 142 driving a second drive mechanism (not shown) on the first and second side sides 122a, 122b of the device 10 'respectively. Since the drive mechanisms 144a are essentially identical, only the first drive mechanism 144a will be described in detail. The first motor 140 drives a gear train 146 which includes a first gear 146a, a second gear 146b and a third gear 146c, which are rotatably attached to the frame 1 2. The first gear 146a is engaged with the second gear 146b. The second gear 146b and the third gear 146c are preferably stimulus gears with an identical combination, each having a smaller inner engagement portion 145 and a larger outer engagement portion 147, but mounted in an opposite orientation, so that the smaller inner engaging portion 145 engages with the larger outer engaging portion 147 in each of second and third gears 146b, 146c, respectively. The third gear 146c is operatively connected through the frame 1 12 with an actuator gear 148. The third gear 146c and the drive gear 148 are preferably fixedly coupled to each other through a common shaft (not shown). The actuator gear 148 operates the cranks 150, the end gears 150a and the idle gears 154 to move the end members 1 16 as described above. The drive mechanisms 144 and the corresponding components can be oriented directly below the frame 1 12, in such a way that the orientation of the drive mechanisms 144 and the tabs (not shown) is inverse to the orientation of the drive mechanisms 44 that were described earlier. The toy device 10 may include a latch mechanism 160 for removably engaging a dart 26 in the projectile launcher 124. The bolt mechanism 160 is a spring deflected from the projectile launcher 124, and includes two separate bolt ends pivotally 160a and 162b. The latch ends 162a, 162b retain the dart 126 by engaging a rib 126a in the dart 126. A first and second sector wheels 162a, 162b are rotatably mounted to the top of the frame 112 and are driven with the end gear 150a which is located on the opposite side of the frame 1 12, so that the sector wheels 162a, 162b are driven in the same direction as the corresponding end gears 150a. The sector wheels 162a, 162b have a circular flange 162c with an outer peripheral groove 162d. A pair of levers 1 64 are pivotally mounted above each sector wheel 162. The levers 164 are located in such a manner that they extend through the notches 162d. As the sector wheels 162a, 162b rotate, the flanges 162c engage the levers 164 to pivot the lever 164 in the direction of rotation. When the device moves in one of two longitudinal directions, preferably back towards the first motor 1 40, the sector wheels 160a and 160b rotate the corresponding levers 164 towards the latch mechanism 160, to pivot the latch mechanism 160 and releasing the bolt ends 160a and 1b of the dart 126. Once the bolt limbs 1 60a and 160b are released., a spring 126b throws the dart 126 from the projectile launcher 124. As the bolt ends 160a and 160b pivot separately, both bolt ends 160a and 160b must be released simultaneously to release the dart 126. To ensure that both latch limbs 160a, 160b are released at the same time, each drive mechanism 144 must be operated simultaneously in the same direction, again preferably corresponding to a reverse direction of the device 10 '. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that changes could be made to the modality described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. In an important aspect of the invention, up to only a pair of limbs could be used on opposite sides of the toy device to drive the toy device. Two limbs could also be used both to support and to propel the toy device. For example, the distal end of the contact surface of each end could be provided with a member or surface that resists backward movement while allowing for forward movement. This would allow each limb to move from a forward position to a rear position as described above, and to return to the forward position without being lifted from the supporting surface. Alternatively, or in addition, each extremity could be pivoted slightly downward at the end of its rearward movement to momentarily tilt the toy device away from this side before the limb slightly rises from the surface and returns to a position toward ahead. Also, a chassis with support wheels or equivalents could be provided, and the end assemblies could be used only for propulsion. Four limb assemblies could be used to mimic four-legged creatures (eg, mammals, amphibians and reptiles) while eight-leg assemblies can be used to mimic arachnids. Although remote control of the toy device is preferable, it will be appreciated that the toy device can be programmed from the factory to perform a predetermined movement or a series of movements, or it can be configured to be selectively programmed by a user, to create said (s) predetermined movement (s). Alternatively or in addition to, the toy device may be equipped with sensors, for example, switches, proximity sensors, etc., which control the toy device to move it away or automatically reverse it from any direction it was moving if it encounters an obstacle or detects something else. Therefore, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiment described, but is intended to cover modifications that are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - An articulated walking toy device (10) that is configured to move through a surface, the toy device comprises: a frame (12); a plurality of moving end assemblies (14) coupled to the frame (12) to at least partially support the frame (12) to move across the surface, each end assembly (14) includes an end member ( 16) that is configured to rotate with respect to the frame (12) about a hinge (30) formed by a pin (32) passing through an hourglass-shaped opening (34) to provide rotational movement of the limb member (16) with respect to the frame (12) around at least first and second axes of rotation (36,38) intersecting in the joint (30); and a drive mechanism (44) operatively coupled with the plurality of end assemblies (14) for driving each end member (16) of the plurality to rotate about the joint (30) in a similar movement cycle, predetermined, repeatable, with at least some of the limb members (6) of the plurality being out of phase with other limb members (16) of the plurality, to produce an anatomic type passage of the toy device on the surface , with the actuation of the drive mechanism (44).

2. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the hourglass-shaped opening has a central opening axis (36 ') and the pin has a central longitudinal axis (36) which is coaxial to the axis of the central opening, with the pin centered in the hourglass-shaped opening.

3. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 1, further characterized in that each end assembly also comprises a crank (50) and a tongue (56) that is operatively connected to the crank and to the end member, wherein the tongue extends from the joint generally away from the limb member and includes an inclined surface with a groove therealong, wherein the handle is operatively connected to the tongue to slide along the groove, so that the rotation of the crank causes the limb member to pivot about the first axis of rotation of the joint.

4. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the crank has a cam surface that is operatively connected to the inclined surface, so that the rotation of the crank causes the cam surface of the cam. the crank slides along the inclined surface of the tongue and that pivoted the limb member about the second axis of rotation of the joint.

5. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the interaction of the crank with the groove causes the rotation of the end member in a direction that is generally parallel to the supporting surface of the plurality of limb members, and the interaction of the cam surface of the crank with the inclined surface causes rotation of the limb member in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the surface supporting the plurality of limb members.

6. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the crank is located with respect to the tongue and the articulation in such a way that, for each rotational cycle of the crank the connected end member rotates more fast, in a first direction around the first axis of rotation of the joint during the movement cycle, that the limb member rotates in an opposite direction around the first axis of rotation of the joint during the rest of the movement cycle.

7. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the drive mechanism (44) comprises: at least a first motor (40) that is supported on the frame; and a pulley wheel (46) driven by the first motor and coupled in a driven manner with at least the end assemblies disposed on a first lateral side (22a) of the device.

8. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 7, further characterized in that the drive mechanism also comprises: a second motor (42) supported on the frame and which is operably coupled to the end assemblies arranged in a second side side (22b) of the device opposite the first side side, for movement of the end assemblies on the second side side independently of the movement of the end assemblies on the first side side.

9. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 3 further characterized in that the drive mechanism (144) comprises: at least a first motor (140) supported on the frame; and a gear chain (146) driven by the first motor and which is actuably coupled to at least the end assemblies disposed on a first lateral side (122a) of the device.

10. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 9, further characterized in that the drive mechanism (144) comprises: a first motor (140) supported on the frame that is operably coupled to a first sector wheel (162a); a second motor (142) supported on the frame operably coupled to a second sector wheel (162b); a deflected projectile with spring (26) having a bolt, the bolt is coupled in an activated manner to the first and second sector wheels, the bolt is deflected only when the device moves in one of two longitudinal directions. 1 .- The articulated walking toy device according to claim 7, further characterized in that the crank of each end assembly is provided by an end wheel (50a) mounted to rotate in the frame and a post (58) that it extends transversely to the radially spaced wheel of an axis of rotation of the end wheel, the post includes a cam surface (58a) which is operatively connected to the inclined surface, each end wheel of at least the assemblies of limb arranged on the first lateral side of the device, is actuated by the pulley wheel. 12.- The articulated walking toy device according to claim 1, further characterized in that it also comprises an actuator gear (48) that is fixedly connected to the pulley wheel to rotate with the pulley wheel, the actuator gear engages in a manner operable with the end gear of a first end assembly in a manner close to the pulley. 13. The articulated walking toy device according to claim 12, further characterized in that it also comprises an active gear (54) between each pair of end assemblies attached to at least a first lateral side of the frame operatively connecting in pair of end assemblies joined together for their movement, for the coupling of simultaneous drive with the end gear of each pair of joined end assemblies, whereby the operation of the first motor causes the rotation of each end gear of each of the assemblies of limb on at least the first side side of the frame in the same rotational direction to drive each end assembly on the first side side of the frame in the repeatable cycle of movement at the same time in the same cyclic direction. 14. An articulated walking toy device (10) is configured to move through a surface, the toy device comprises: a frame (12); a plurality of end assemblies (14) that move coupled with the frame (12) in such a manner that at least partially supports the frame (12) for movement across the surface, each end assembly (14) includes an end member (16) that is configured to rotate with respect to the frame (12) about a joint (30), a tongue (56) extending from the joint (30) generally in away from the limb member (16) and includes an inclined surface (56a) with a slot (56b) therethrough, a crank (50) operatively connected with the tab (56) to slide along the slot (56b) so that the rotation of the crank (50) causes the end member (16) to pivot about a first axis of rotation (36) of the hinge (30), the crank (50) has a surface of cam (50a) which is operatively connected to the inclined surface (56a) so that rotation of the crank (50) causes the cam surface (50a) of the crank (50) to slide along the inclined surface (56a) of the tab (56) and pivots the limb member (16) to the around a second axis of rotation (38) of the joint (30); and a drive mechanism (44) that operatively couples with the plurality of end assemblies (14) in order to drive each end member (16) of the plurality to rotate about the joint (30) in a movement cycle. similar, predetermined, repeatable, with at least some of the limb members (16) of the plurality being out of phase with the other limb members (16) of the plurality, to produce an anatomic type passage of the toy device (10) on the surface with the actuation of the drive mechanism (44). 15. The articulated walking toy device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the hinge is formed by a pin (32) that passes through an hourglass-shaped opening (34) to provide rotational movement of the limb member with respect to the frame, around the first and second axes of rotation intersecting in the joint. 16. The articulated walking toy device according to claim 15, further characterized in that the hourglass-shaped opening has a central opening axis (36 ') and the pin has a central longitudinal axis (36) which is coaxial to the central opening axis with the pin centered in the hourglass-shaped opening. 17. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the interaction of the crank with the groove causes rotation of the end member in a direction that is generally parallel to the surface bearing the plurality of members. of limb, and the interaction of the cam surface of the crank with the inclined surface causes rotation of the limb member in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the surface supporting the plurality of limb members. 18. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 17, further characterized in that the handle is located with respect to the tongue and the joint, so that for each rotational cycle of the handle, the connected end member rotates more fast in a first direction around the first axis of rotation of the limb during the movement cycle, of which the limb member rotates in an opposite direction around the first axis of rotation of the joint during the rest of the movement cycle. 19. The articulated walking toy device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the driving mechanism comprises: at least a first motor (40) that is supported on the frame; and a pulley wheel (46) driven by the first motor and operably coupled to at least the end assemblies that are disposed on a first lateral side of the device. 20. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 19, further characterized in that the drive mechanism also comprises: a second motor (42) that is supported on the frame and that is operably coupled to the end assemblies which are arranged on a second side side of the device opposite the first side side for movement of the end assemblies on the second side side independently of movement of the end assemblies on the first side side. 21. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 20, further characterized in that the crank of each end assembly is provided by an end wheel mounted to rotate in the frame and a post extending transversely to the frame. wheel, which is radially spaced from an axis of rotation of the end wheel, the post includes a cam surface (58a) which is operatively connected to the inclined surface, each end wheel of at least the end assemblies arranged on the first lateral side of the device, are actuated by the pulley wheel. 22. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 21, further characterized in that the end wheel of each end assembly is an end gear and also comprises a drive gear (48) which is firmly connected to the wheel of pulley to rotate with the pulley wheel, the driving gear is operably coupled with the end gear of a first end assembly near the pulley. 23. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 20, further characterized in that it also comprises an inactive gear (54) between each pair of end assemblies joined on at least the first lateral side of the frame, operatively connecting the pair of joined end assemblies for the movement by the coupling of simultaneous operation with the end gear of each of the joined end assemblies, whereby the operation of the first motor causes the rotation of each end gear of each of the end assemblies on at least the first side side of the frame in the same rotational direction, to drive each of the end assemblies on the first side side of the frame in the cycle of repeatable movement at the same time in the same cyclic direction. 24. - The articulated walking toy device according to claim 1, further characterized in that it also comprises a projectile launcher that is spring-loaded (24) coupled to a top surface of an outer housing (22).