US2020811A

US2020811A - Figure toy

Info

Publication number: US2020811A
Application number: US721577A
Authority: US
Inventors: Lloyd L Thomas
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1934-04-20
Filing date: 1934-04-20
Publication date: 1935-11-12
Anticipated expiration: 1952-11-12

Description

Nov. 12, 1935. THQMAS 2,020,811

FIGURE TOY Filed April 20, 1934 Z/oyd A. Tflamas INVENTOR ATTORNEY Patented Nov. 12, 11935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to toys, and its general object is to provide a figure toy preferably in the form of a horse, that is capable of being caused by the rider to simulate the actions of a horse in running, galloping, bucking and the like with the result it will create much amusement for the rider and is safe for children of practically all ages.

A further object of the invention is to provide a toy of the character set forth, that is strong and sturdy, will withstand much abuse, is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture and extremely eificient in operation and service.

This invention also consists in certain other features of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and specifically pointed out in the appended claim.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawing wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which:

Figure 1 is a side view of the toy which forms the subject matter of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end view with a part broken away.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the carrier.

Figure 4 is a front view of the carrier.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral l indicates the base of my toy and which as shown is in the form of a rail, in that it is elongated and relatively narrow. Secured to the ends of the base and preferably set within the same are cross pieces 2.

Secured to and rising from the base I adjacent its ends are uprights 3 that are provided with brace members 4 that have their ends fixed to the confronting faces of the uprights 3 and the base I as clearly shown in Figure 1.

The supporting means for the rider, or the carrier of my toy includes a body 5 which as shown is in the form of an elongated block and has pivotally secured adjacent one of the ends thereof links 6 that have their opposite ends pivotally secured to one of the uprights and extend at an upward inclination therefrom.

The carrier is held suspended between the uprights through the instrumentality of coil springs I that have one of their ends fixed to the ends of the body 5 by eye bolt and nut connections 8 and the opposite ends of the coil springs are fixed to the uprights by like connections 9 and in a manner whereby the carrier is disposed at a slight inclination as shown in Figure 1.

The carrier not only includes the body 5, but

has secured to its upper surface adjacent one of the ends thereof a member ID that is shaped to simulate a horses head and neck and extending through the neck portion adjacent to the head is a rod that projects laterally to provide 5 handles II.

Fixed to the upper surface of the body 5 rearwardly of the member ID is a platform l2 that acts in the capacity as a seat, and depending from the platform at a forward inclination are 10 stirrup members l3 that are arranged upon opposite sides of the body 5 and extending through the lower ends is a rod M to provide supports for the feet of the rider.

From the above description and disclosure of 15 the drawing, it will be obvious that I have provided a toy that is primarily designed for use by children of practically all ages to obtain the effect of riding a horse in all stages of action, namely, running, galloping, bucking or the like, 20 and this action is brought about by the pivotal mounting of the carrier and the connection of the latter to the uprights through the instrumentality of the coil springs.

It is thought from the foregoing description 5 that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

I desire it to be understood that I may make changes in the construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, pro- 3 vided that such changes fall within the scope of the appended claim.

What I claim is:

A toy comprising a base in the form of a rail, cross pieces bridging and secured to the ends 35 of the rail, uprights secured to said rail adjacent to the opposite ends thereof, a carrier including an elongated block like body, links pivotally connecting one end of the body to one of said uprights adjacent to the lower end of the latter and disposed upon opposite sides of the body and upright, coil springs suspending the body between the confronting faces of the uprights and connected to the latter one above the other for disposing the body at a forward inclination, a member secured to the body and rising from adjacent the forward end thereof and being shaped to simulate an animals head, handles secured to said member, a platform providing a seat and secured to said body adjacent to the rear end thereof, a pair of stirrup members extending from the forward portion of the seat upon opposite sides of the body and a rod passing through the lower ends of the stirrup members and extending laterally thereof to provide foot receiving means.

LLOYD L. THOMAS.