US1694976A - Mechanical doll - Google Patents

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Dec. 1 l, 1928. 4 A. GYGER MECHANICAL DOLL 2 Sheets-Sheet I Filed 001. 1927 INVENTOR. AdoZf Gyyer A TTORNEY;

Dec. 11, 1928. 1,694,976

A. GYGER MECHANI CAL DOLL Filed Oct. 5, 1927 2 Sheets Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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Patented Dec. 11, 1928.

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ADOLF GYGEB OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA.

MECHANICAL DOLL.

Application filed October 5, 1927.

This invention relates to, dollsand more particularly to mechanical dolls. I

The primary object of this invention resides in the provision of a doll adapted to toss a smaller doll from one hand to the other.

Another object of this invention resides in the provision of a doll adapted to toss a smaller doll from one hand to the other and simultaneously direct its face toward the smaller doll as it alternately changes its position on opposite sides of the larger doll.

A further object of this invention resides in the provision of a doll associated with a smaller doll so as to change the relative positions of the same by mechanical means.

A still further object of this invention resides in the provision of a large doll and a smaller doll associated so as to transfer the smaller doll from one hand to the other through the instrumentality of mechanical means which not only manipulate the arms and cause movement of the smaller doll, but cause the large doll to turn its face toward the smaller doll.

In addition to the aforesaid objects, this invention resides in the provision of dolls adapted to change their relative positions by means which are manually or mechanically actuated.

WVith these and other objects in view, this invention resides in certain novel features of construction, arrangement and combination of elements to be hereinafter set forth in the specification, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claim, and, while the disclosure depicts my present conception of the invention, the right is reserved to make such changes in construction as come within the scope of the claim. 7 v

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application:

Fig. 1 is a front view of the associated dolls constructed in accordance with this invention, the same showing the smaller doll in full lines as supported by one hand of the larger doll and in dotted lines as supported by the other hand of the larger doll;

Fig. 2 is a rear view thereof;

Fig. 3 is a side view thereof;

Fig. 1 is a vertical, sectional view on line 44.- of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a horizontal, sectional view on line 55 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic view of a mechani- Sclial No. 224,116,

cal operator for manipulating the arms of like, which is preferably connected to a fleX- ible cord 1001" the like whereby both arms will be simultaneously actuated by pulling the flexible cord 10, and, while the first five illustrations of the invention disclose the cord 10 as utilized for ,manual manipulation of the arms, provision is disclosed in Fig. 6 whereby the arms and associated elements are manipulated by mechanical means capable of producing like results. r I

Journaled through the medial portion of the body of the large doll and above the horizontal plane occupied by the arms of the large doll is a support 11 having an elongated portion 12, disposed in the path of the arms 6,

and a shorter portion 13 disposed so as to manipulate the head of the large doll through the instrumentality of a right angularly bent trunnion 14 forming a pivotal support therefor. l

hefree end of the elongated portion 12 of the support 11 is bent forwardly to provide a journal 15 adapted to pivotally support a small doll 16 which, when lodged in close association with either arm of the large doll, will present its entire configuration in front of the arm so as to appear as though it were grasped by the hands on the arms of the large doll. 'This structure permits the small doll to assume the proper pose when transferred from one side of the, large doll to the other and, through the provision of anchoring the small doll to the journal 15 with greater weight below the point of anchorage, it will always assume in its predetermined pose when transferred from one positionto another.

It is apparent that by pulling the cord 10, the arms 6' will assume a perpendicular position and that arm with which the small doll is associatedwvill swing the elongated portion of the support 11 to the opposite side of its pivotal point so it will gravitate on the opposite side when the arms return to their normal horizontal positions and, during the movement of the elongated portion of the support 11, the shorter portion thereof engages the trunnion 14 to cause the head to turn 011 its vertical axis so the face of the larger doll is directed toward the small doll.

While the invention herein discloses dolls associated, it is to be understood that the embodiment may be arranged to simulate the movements of other objects and can readily be arranged to represent the movement of the le s.

WVith this invention fully set forth, it is manifest that a doll is produced which is capable of simulating certain attractive motions of individuals and, through the mechanical means employed, the cost of manufacture Will be reasonable.

Having thus described my invention, What the smaller doll in the path of the arms of the larger (1011, an offset portion on the trunnion of the support, an offset portion on the trunnion of the head, said offset portion being disposed in the path of the offset portion of the trunnion of the support and means con nected to the arms whereby the arms and head operate ]I1 unison.

In testimony whereof I allix my signature.

ADOLF GYGER.

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