RU2560335C1 - Triggering device for toy throwing object - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: games.

SUBSTANCE: triggering device comprises a handle that is offset relative to the two supports. The first support is attached to the first console element. The said first console element is attached to the first elastic loop. The said first elastic loop has a loop part extending into the open area. The second support is attached to the second console element. The said second console element is attached to the second elastic loop. This second elastic loop has a loop part extending into the said open area. The said loop parts of the first elastic loop and the second elastic loop are located at a distance from each other for receiving and engaging the opposing hook elements provided on the toy throwing object when the said toy throwing object is manually pulled through the said open area.

EFFECT: improvement of the device.

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Description

Technical field

The present invention, in a General sense, relates to toy systems containing a bow and arrows, and the toy bow is designed to launch a toy flying arrow.

State of the art

Kits, consisting of a bow and arrows and intended for children's games, have existed throughout history. Nowadays, such toy kits usually contain molded plastic bow, bowstring and arrows with safe tips. In addition, the functional design of the bow is often changed to ensure safety. In a non-toy bow, a bowstring has a fixed length. The spring force used to launch the boom is ensured by bending the shoulders of the bow. The disadvantage of this design is the high risk of onion destruction. If the bow is pulled over its limit, the bow shoulders or the bowstring may break. Depending on where the destruction occurred, a torn bowstring and / or a broken bow can bounce toward the person holding the bow as a result of a sudden release of energy.

To reduce the likelihood of such a dangerous situation, many toy bows are made in the form of a fixed structure. In this case, the elastic launch string provides the launching force of the arrow. If such a bow is pulled too tightly, then the probability of its destruction is not too great. More likely is a break in the elastic bowstring, while the bowstring will most likely fly away from the person pulling the bow. Tearing a bowstring is much less dangerous than destroying a bow. However, breaking the bowstring can also present some danger depending on where the elastic bowstring breaks and how much energy is stored in the elastic bowstring at the moment of breaking.

Examples of the implementation of toy bows with a fixed bow design and elastic bowstring are disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,247,920 to Harbin and titled Toy Bow, and US Pat. No. 7,748,369 to Chee with the name Launcher and System.

Although toy bows with an elastic bowstring are safer than flexible bows with an inelastic bowstring, there is still danger. If the elastic bowstring is stretched to the state of full tension, while the destruction of the elastic bowstring occurs near the point of attachment to the bow, then it can whip in the direction of the person pulling the bowstring. As a result, a torn elastic bowstring can potentially pose a physical hazard to the child pulling the bowstring, especially for the child’s eyes.

Thus, there is a need to create a design of a toy bow with arrows, which eliminates the danger for the child, who pulls the bow in excess of the break point of the bowstring. The present invention, described below and disclosed in the claims, meets the specified need.

Disclosure of invention

The present invention provides a toy throwing launcher system for launching said toy throwing object. The specified toy throwing object contains at least two hook elements extending from it, engaged by a launching device. The specified starting device contains a handle. The specified handle has a first end and a second end. The first support departs from the indicated handle at its first end. By analogy, the second support departs from the specified handle at its second end. As a result, said handle, said first support and said second support on three sides define an open area.

The first cantilever element is attached to said first support. A first elastic loop is attached to said first cantilever element. Said first elastic loop has a loop portion extending inside said open area. A second cantilever element is attached to said second support. By analogy, a second elastic loop is attached to said second cantilever element. Said second elastic loop has a loop portion extending inside said open area. Said loop portions of the first elastic loop and the second elastic loop are spaced apart to accommodate and engage opposing hook elements provided on the toy throwing object when said toy throwing object is manually extended through said open area.

Brief Description of the Drawings

For a better understanding of the present invention, the following is a detailed description of its embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the following is shown.

In FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a toy throwing object and a trigger for said toy throwing object in combination.

In FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a trigger device of FIG. 1 with spatial separation of parts.

In FIG. 3, a side view shows a starter with a part of a toy throwing object, with the starter being depicted in an unzipped position.

In FIG. 4, a starter device with a part of a toy throwing object is shown in a side view, the starter being depicted in the cocked position.

In FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an alternative embodiment of a launching device for a toy throwing object in the form of a crossbow.

In FIG. 6 is a side view of a starting device according to an alternative embodiment with fixed cantilever elements.

The implementation of the invention

Although the proposed system consisting of a toy bow and toy arrows can be implemented in many different ways, only two of them are illustrated in this document. These embodiments of the present invention are selected in order to show the best technical implementation of the present invention. However, the options shown are given only as examples and are not restrictive in interpreting the scope of protection defined by the claims.

In FIG. 1 shows a launch system 10 for a propelling object. Said trigger system 10 comprises a trigger device 12 and at least one toy throwing object 14. Said trigger device 12 comprises two spring-loaded cantilever elements 16, 18. The force used to drive the toy throwing object 14 is provided by the energy of the spring accumulated by the spring-loaded console elements 16, 18, as well as the tension of two elastic loops 19, 20 extending from the indicated cantilever elements 16, 18. Toy throwing object 14 has hook protrusions 22, engaged elastic them loops 19, 20. When a person engages a toy throwing object 14 with the elastic loops 19, 20 and pulls the toy throwing object towards himself, both elastic loops 19, 20 are stretched. Since there are two elastic loops 19, 20, each of them provides only half the force necessary to launch the toy throwing object 14. Thus, with the proper functioning of the proposed launch system 10 of the throwing object, it is quite difficult to stretch the elastic loops 19, 20. too much. there is a sudden rupture of any of the elastic loops 19, 20, the orientation of the broken elastic loops 19, 20 prevents the movement of the loops in the direction of the user. In addition, since the toy throwing object 14 is engaged with two separate elastic loops 19, 20, the likelihood of simultaneous rupture of both elastic loops 19, 20 is very small. Thus, if one elastic loop is broken, then the toy throwing object 14 remains still engaged with the second elastic loop, while the person pulling the toy throwing object 14, after breaking one of the loops, will no longer pull it on itself.

In FIG. 2 when considered in conjunction with FIG. 1, the starter 12 comprises a handle 24. Said handle 24 has a first end 25 and an opposite second end 26. The handle is preferably a rigid molded plastic product extending along the main longitudinal axis 27. Two supports 28 extend from said handle 24. , 30. The first support 28 moves away from the handle 24 at the first end 25 of the handle, and the second support 30 moves away from the handle 24 at the second end 26 of the handle. Together, the handle 24 and the two supports 28, 30 form a substantially C-shaped structure defining three sides of the open center region 32.

The base of each support 28, 30 is connected to the handle 24. The upper part of each support 28, 30 ends with a pivot pin 34. Each pivot pin 34 is oriented at right angles to the longitudinal axis 27 of the holding handle 24. Moreover, when the handle 24 is held upright, both pivot pins 34 are oriented horizontally.

A hole is made in the center of the upper part of each pivot pin 34. Each hole 36 is for inserting a mounting screw 38 therein, as will be explained later. At the base of each pivot pin 34, said supports 28, 30 are widened, as a result, a step 40 is provided around the base of each pivot pin 34. A recess 42 is formed directly below the step 40, the dimensions of which allow a torsion spring 44 to be inserted into it. at least one emphasis 46, the functionality of which will be explained later.

Two cantilever elements 16, 18 are provided. Each cantilever element 16, 18 has a first end 48, a second end 52, and a mounting hole 50 extending through the cantilever element 16, 18 near its second end 52. A guide groove 54 is partially provided around each mounting hole 50. , the functionality of which will be explained later.

The elastic loops 19, 20 extend from the second ends 52 of the cantilever elements 16, 18. The elastic loops 19, 20 are made of threads of highly elastic elastomeric material, so that each elastic loop 19, 20 is able to elastically stretch, increasing at least three times in length, without a break. The elastic loops 19, 20 are made of a material different from the material from which the rigid cantilever elements 16, 18 are made. Thus, it is understood that the elastic loops 19, 20 are mechanically attached to the cantilever elements 16, 18. In each cantilever element 16, 18 two holes 55, 56 are made at the second end 52. The elastic loop passes through these holes 55, 56. These holes 55, 56 are spaced at least, inch apart. Due to this, each elastic loop 19, 20 is elongated, which allows the elastic loops 19, 20 to keep their open configuration all the time.

The cantilever elements 16, 18 are connected to the supports 28, 30 by the fact that the hinge fingers 34 pass through the mounting holes 50 of the cantilever elements 16, 18. The cantilever elements 16, 18 freely rotate around the hinge fingers 34 within a predetermined range of motion. The indicated range of motion is approximately 90 °. When the cantilever elements 16, 18 are mounted on the hinge pins 34, the stops 46 on the ledge 40 of the supports 28, 30 enter the guide groove 54 surrounding the mounting hole 50. The position of the stops 46 and the shape of the guide groove 54 allows each cantilever element 16, 18 to rotate around pivot pin 34 only 90 ° between the unzawed position and cocked position.

A torsion spring 44 is located around each pivot pin 34. The torsion springs 44 are connected to both the cantilever elements 16, 18 and the supports 28, 30. The torsion springs 44 exert force on the cantilever elements 16, 18, offsetting the cantilever elements 16, 18 in their uninvolved positions. Thus, it is obvious that the cantilever elements 16, 18 in their uninhibited position are under the action of springs.

The shift of the cantilever elements 16, 18 from the pivot pins 34 is prevented by the end caps 58 attached to the upper part of the pivot pins 34 by means of screws 38.

When the starter 12 is fully assembled, the handle 24 is offset relative to the plane of the cantilever elements 16, 18 due to the supports 28, 30, which defines the open area 32 between the cantilever elements 16, 18. The elastic loops 19, 20 extend inside the indicated open area 32 from opposite sides .

When considering FIG. 3 and 4 together with figure 2 it is seen that the toy throwing object 14 has two hook protrusions 22 extending from opposite sides of the specified throwing object. Hook protrusions 22 are made in size and shape such that they engage two elastic loops 19, 20 while pulling said hook protrusions 22 through an open area 32.

In order to charge the toy throwing object 14, it is pulled through the open area 32, so that the hook protrusions 22 engage the elastic loops 19, 20. After engaging with the elastic loops 19, 20, the toy throwing object 14 is pulled like a traditional bow and arrow. As the toy throwing object is pulled out of the open area 32, the elastic loops 19, 20 are stretched. When stretched, the elastic loops 19, 20 apply torque to the cantilever elements 16, 18. When the applied torque overcomes the force of the torsion spring 44, each cantilever element 16, 18 rotates around the pivot pin 34 from the initial un-raised position (Fig. 3) into the cocked position position (Fig. 4).

When stretched, the elastic loops 19, 20 accumulate energy. In addition, when moving the cantilever elements 16, 18 in a direction opposite to the direction of action of the torsion springs 44, these torsion springs 44 accumulate energy. When the toy throwing object 14 is released, the elastic loops 19, 20 are retracted. In this case, the cantilever elements 16, 18 bounce back to their uninclosed position, and the toy throwing object accelerates passing through the open area 32. In the open area 32, the driving force of the toy throwing object 14 allows further forward movement of the indicated throwing object beyond the open area 32. Due to this, the toy throwing object 14 is launched into flight after the hook protrusions 22 are released from the elastic loops 19, 20.

The rotation of the cantilever elements 16, 18 from the uncovered position (Fig. 3) to the cocked position (Fig. 4) provides a clear visual indication of when the starter 12 is ready to launch the toy throwing object 14. The force of the torsion springs 44 is consistent with the strength of the elastic loops 19, 20. In this case, the cantilever elements 16, 18 are rotated to the fully cocked position (Fig. 4) just when the elastic loops 19, 20 reach their optimum elongation. Thus, a child playing with the trigger 12 can easily see when the trigger 12 is ready to fire at optimal strength. Likewise, a visual indication will prevent the child from pulling the toy throwing object 14 too much, causing the elastic loops 19, 20 to be stressed to the breaking point.

In FIG. 5 shows a starter 60 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the starting device 60 is made in the form of a crossbow 62. The crossbow 62 contains cantilever elements 16, 18 and elastic loops 19, 20, similar to those described previously. The only difference is that now the handle 24 is part of the bed 64, which is able to hold the toy throwing object 14 in the cocked position. On the bed 64, a grip 66 is provided that catches the toy throwing object 14 and prevents it from starting. The grip 66 is actuated by the trigger 68 located under the bed 64. When the user engages the trigger 68, the grip 66 releases the toy throwing object 14, launching it into flight.

In previous embodiments of the present invention, the cantilever elements of the starter were spring-loaded. However, such execution is not mandatory. A toy launcher can remain effective even with fixed shoulders. Such an embodiment is shown in FIG. 6. In the indicated embodiment of the present invention, the toy launching device 70 comprises a handle 72 offset from the two supports 74, 76, as in the previous embodiment. Two fixed cantilever elements 78, 80 are rigidly connected to the handle 72 by means of supports 74, 76. The first cantilever element 78 and the second cantilever element 80 are located in one common plane. The handle 72 is offset relative to the indicated common plane by means of supports 74, 76 so as not to be in the way of the movement of the toy throwing object 14. As a result, an open central region 82 is formed between the first and second cantilever elements 78, 80.

Two elastic loops 84, 86 extend inside said open center region 82. These loops 84, 86 engage a toy propelling object as described above. Since the cantilever elements 78, 80 are not spring-loaded, only the force of the elastic loops 84, 86 provides the energy needed to start the toy throwing object. The strength of the elastic loops 84, 86 can be increased by increasing the size of the elastic loops 84, 86, that is, by increasing the number elastic material in elastic loops 84, 86.

In the starter 70 of FIG. 6, two rigid guide fingers 88, 90 are provided. One finger 88 is located directly above the open center region 82, and the other finger is directly below the open center region 82. The elastic loops 84, 86 are significantly longer than in previous embodiments of the present invention. The first elastic loop 84 is attached to the top of the first cantilever element 78. The first elastic loop 84 extends through holes made in the first guide pin 88. The first guide pin 88 holds the loop portion 92 of the elastic loop 84 in the open center region 82. Similarly, the second elastic loop 86 is attached to the distal end of the second cantilever element 80. The second elastic loop 86 passes through the holes made in the second guide pin 90. The second guide pin 90 holds the loop section 94 of the second loop 86 in the open central region 82.

When a toy throwing object engages the first and second elastic loops 84, 86, the elastic loops 84, 86 can stretch along their entire length, which provides the energy needed to launch the toy throwing object into flight, without using spring-loaded cantilever elements.

It should be understood that the shown and described embodiments of the present invention are given only as examples and that a person skilled in the art can make many changes to these options. For example, a bow design may have various decorative shapes. Similarly, toy throwing objects can be made in the form of airplanes, rocket ships, or any other throwing objects. All of these embodiments fall within the scope of protection of the present invention defined by the claims.

Claims (11)

1. A starter system for launching a toy throwing object, comprising a toy throwing object having opposite hook elements extending from said toy throwing object, a handle having a first end and a second end, a first cantilever element connected to the handle at the specified first end the second cantilever element connected to the specified handle at the specified second end, and the specified first and second cantilever elements are located in the same plane, and the specified handle and is offset relative to the first and second cantilever elements in such a way that near this handle between the first and second cantilever elements an open central region is formed, a first elastic loop attached to said first cantilever element, which freely passes inside said open center region, and a second elastic loop attached to said second cantilever element, said first elastic loop being separate from said second elastic loop, and said second elastic loop aphids passes freely into said open central region, said first resilient hinge and said second elastic hinge arranged at a distance from each other for receiving and engaging said opposing hook members provided on the toy object propellant. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a first support that connects said first cantilever element to said handle and a second support that connects said second cantilever element to said handle, providing for the offset of this handle relative to said first and second cantilever elements. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein said first elastic loop is attached to said first cantilever element and said second elastic loop is attached to said second cantilever element. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein said first cantilever element is connected to said first support by a first pivot joint, and said second cantilever element is connected to said second support by a second pivot joint. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein said first cantilever element is mounted to rotate freely around a first articulated joint within a predetermined range between an unzipped position and a cocked position. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein said predefined range is about 90º. 7. The system of claim 4, wherein said second cantilever element is mounted to rotate freely around a second articulated joint within a predetermined range between an unzipped position and a cocked position. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein said predetermined range is about 90 °. 9. The system of claim 5, further comprising a first spring biasing said first cantilever element to an uncovered position. 10. The system of claim 7, further comprising a second spring biasing the second cantilever element to an un-deployed position. 11. The system of claim 4, wherein said handle is in the form of a crossbow bed.

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