US2800329A

US2800329A - Toy control panel

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Publication number: US2800329A
Application number: US439508A
Authority: US
Inventors: William C Tinsley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1954-06-28
Filing date: 1954-06-28
Publication date: 1957-07-23
Anticipated expiration: 1974-07-23

Description

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United States Patent TOY CONTROL PANEL William C. Tinsley, Johnstown, Pa.

Application June 28, 1954, Serial No. 439,503

13 Claims. (Cl. 273-1) This invention relates in general to improvements in toys, and more specifically, to an improved toy control panel whereby flight conditions may be simulated.

The primary object of this invention is to provide a toy control panel which is so constructed and is provided with such controls whereby a child playing with the toy control panel may simulate actual flight through space.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved toy control panel which includes a simulated radar screen and shiftable translucent plates disposed between the radar screen and a light source whereby actual control of an aircraft may be simulated.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved toy control panel which includes a radar screen having portions indicating the flight of one aircraft and having other portions indicating the flight of another aircraft whereby the flights of the two aircrafts may be aligned and an electrical circuit completed so as to record a hit when firing of ordnance equipment is simulated.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved toy which includes a pair of identical toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of the toy control panels including a radar screen having a light source imposed thereupon through shiftable translucent plates, each radar screen having associated therewith a pair of plates with each of the plates being controlled by a different one of the toy control panels whereby a pair of players may simulate battle conditions.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a toy including a pair of identical control panels, each of the control panels including an electrical circuit, the electrical circuits of the two panels being interconnected in such a manner so that when the electrical circuit of one control panel is completed, the other is automatically opened.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and'in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy control panel which is the subject of this invention and shows the general outline of the same;

Figure 2 is an enlarged transverse vertical sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 2-2 of Figure 1 and shows the relationship of various controls mounted within the interior of a supporting frame of the control panel;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 33 of Figure 2 and shows the general details of a radar screen, an associated light source and translucent plates shiftably disposed between the light source and the radar screen;

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 44 of Figure 3 and further shows the relationship between the radar screen, the light source and the shiftable translucent plates;

Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of the translucent plates and shows the relationship between the translucent plates and support means therefor together with the relationship between the support means and control means for shifting the support means and the associated translucent plates;

Figure 6 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the mounting means for the translucent sheets with portions thereof being broken away in order to clearly illustrate the contour and relationship of the various parts;

Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a control for one of the instruments of the toy control panel;

Figure 8 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the rear portions of a pair of toy control panels disposed in back-to-back relation and shows the manner in which the controls thereof are interconnected;

Figure 9 is a wiring diagram for one of the toy control panels; and

Figure 10 is an enlarged fragmentary substantially plan view of a rear part of a lower front wall portion of the supporting frame and shows the relationship of a sound producing device and the control means for the sound producing device.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the toy control panel which is the subject of this invention includes a supporting frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 10. The supporting frame 10 is generally L-shaped in transverse crosssection and includes a pair of L-shaped end walls 12 which are connected together along their rear vertical edges by a rear wall 14. The supporting frame 10 also includes a downwardly and forwardly sloping, generally horizontal lower front wall portion 16 and a substantially vertical upper front wall portion 18 which extend between the front edges of the end walls 12.

Carried by the upper central part of the upper front wall portion 18 is a tubular member 20. The tubular member 20 has seated in the forward part thereof a convex screen 22 which may be considered a radar screen. The screen 22 is retained in place within the tubular member 20 by a locking ring 24. The screen 22 is provided with suitable indicia 26 to facilitate the aligning of spots thereon (not shown) which will be described in more detail hereinafter.

Referring now to Figures 3 and 4 in particular, it will be seen that secured to the rear surface of the upper front wall portion 18 in general alignment with the screen 22 is a mounting frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 28. The mounting frame 28 is generally rectangular in outline and includes a rear wall 30 which is generally rectangular. Extending forwardly from the rear wall 30 along the vertical edges thereof are end walls 32 and 34. The end walls 32 and 34 are provided at their forward edges with outwardly directed flanges 36 which are suitably secured to the rear surface of the upper front portion 18. The mounting frame 28 also includes a bottom wall 38 which terminates at its forward edge in a downwardly directed mounting flange 40 suitably secured to the rear surface of the upper front wall portion 18. Extending forwardly from the upper edge of the rear wall 30 is a top wall 42 which is provided at its forward edge with an upwardly directed mounting flange 44 suitably secured to the rear surface of the upper front wall portion 18.

The rear wall 30 of the mounting frame 28 is provided with an opening aligned with the radar screen 22. Extending rearwardly from the rear wall 30 about the periphery of the opening is a sleeve 46. The sleeve 46 extends through and is supported by the rear wall 14 of the supporting frame 10. The rear end of the sleeve 46 is closed by a substantially .vertical plate 48.

Carried by the plate 48 is a socket 50 in which is mounted: an electrical. bulb 52 forming a light source. The socket 50 has connected thereto a suitable electric wire 54. in order that the light bulb 52 may be selectively energized.

' Mounted within the mounting frame 28 and disposed between the light source formed by the bulb. 52 and the radar screen 22 is a translucent plate or sheet assembly which is referred to in general by the reference numeral Referring now to Figures 5 and 6 in particular, it will be seen that the translucent plate assembly 56 includes a pair of vertically disposed end'frame members 58. The endframe members 58 have secured to the front and rear faces thereof front and rear

upper guide members

60 and 62, respectively. Secured to the lower parts of the frame members 58 are front and rear

lower guide members

64 and 66, respectively. The front lower guide member 64 is formed by a pair of sections 68 which have inner spaced apart ends. The sections 68 are connected together by a reinforcing plate 70 which overlies and bridges the space between the opposed inner ends of the guide sections 68.

The rear lower guide 66 also includes a pair of guide sections 72 which are identical with the guide sections 68. A reinforcing plate 74 is secured to the rear surfaces of the sections 72 and connects them together.

Carried by and extending between the

guides

60 and 64 is. a front mounting frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 76. The front mounting frame 76 is rectangular in outline and includes a pair of side frame members 78, a top frame member 80 and an interrupted lower frame member 82. Carried by the mounting frame 76 at the rear surface thereof is a front or first translucent sheet 84.

Extending between and guidably engaging the

guides

62 and 66 is a rear mounting frame which is referred to in genereal by the reference numeral 86. The rear mounting frame 86 is identical with the front mounting frame 76 and includes a pair of side frame members 88, a top frame member 90 and an interrupted bottom frame member 92. Carried by the forward surface of the mounting frame 86 is a second or rear translucent sheet 94.

The

translucent sheets

84 and 94 are identical and each includes a pair of vertical grooves 96 along the vertical side edges thereof. The vertical grooves 96 have received therein vertically spaced. pins 98 projecting outwardly from the end frame members of 'their respective mounting frames. This permits the vertical sliding movement of the

translucent panels

84 and 94 with respect to their mounting

frames

76 and 86, respectively.

In order that the front translucent sheet 84 may be vertically adjusted with respect to the mounting frame 76, there is provided a front vertical adjusting member 100. The front vertical adjusting member 100 is guidingly engaged with the opposed ends of the front lower guide sections 68 and is mounted for vertical movement only. Carried by the upper part of the front vertical adjusting member 100 is a rearwardly extending pin 102 which is received in a transverse slot 104 in the translucent panel 84 adjacent the lower edge thereof. This facilitates the connection between the translucent panel 84 and the front vertical adjusting member 100 and at the same time permits horizontal sliding of the translucent panel 84. with respect to the member 100.

A rear vertical adjusting member 106 identical with the front vertical adjusting member 100 is guidingly engaged with the opposed ends of the guide sections 72 for vertical movement only. The rear vertical adjusting member 106 is provided witha forwardly directed pin 108 which is slidingly received in a horizontal slot 104 in-the lower part of the rear translucent panel'94.

In order to facilitate the adjustment of the translucent sheet 84.. with. respect tothe radar. screen- 22, thev front vertical adjusting member 100 is provided with a depending link 110. The depending link 110 is pivotally connected to a bellcrank 112 which is supported by a support arm 114 which extends forwardly from the rear wall 14 of the supporting frame 10. Pivotally connected to the lower end of the bell crank 112 and extending forwardly therefrom is a control link 116 whose forward end is connected to the lower end of a control lever 118. The control lever 118 is pivotally mounted on a transverse horizontal pivot pin 120 and extends upwardly through the lower front wall portion 16 through a semicircular cross-sectional housing 122 carried thereby It is to be seen that when the control lever 118 is moved backwards and forwardly, the translucent panel 84 is shifted vertically.

The translucent panel 84 is also horizontally adjustably positioned through the use of a crank arm 124 mounted at the upper end of a vertical shaft 126 disposed along one side of the plate assembly 56. The shaft 126 is suitably supported relative to the rear wall 14 of the supporting frame 10 and has connected to the lower end thereof a crank arm 128, which is also suitably supported relative to the rear wall 14. Extending from an opposite end of the crank arm 128 is a forwardly extending link 130. The link 130 is connected to the lower end of a control lever 132 which also extends upwardly through the housing 122. By pivoting the control lever 132 about the horizontal pivot pin 120 on which it is mounted, the translucent panel 84 may be horizontally positioned as desired.

In order that the translucent panel 94 may be vertically adjusted, there is secured to the rear vertical adjusting member 106 in depending relation a control link 133. The control link 133 has pivotally connected to the lower end thereof a bellcrank 134 which is substantially identical with the bellcrank 112 and is mounted with respect to the rear wall 14 in a similar manner. Pivotally connected to the other end of the bellcrank 134 is a rearwardly extending control link 136. The control link 136 extends through the rear wall 14 and is provided with a suitable removable handle 138 to facilitate operation thereof.

The translucent panel 94 may also be horizontally adjusted through use of a crank arm 140 which is mounted on the upper end of a vertical shaft 142 which is suitably supported relative to the rear wall 14 by supports 144. The end of the crank arm 140 remote from the shaft 142 is provided with a link 146 which is pivotally connected to an ear 148 carried by the mounting frame 86. The link 146 and ear 148 are identical to the link 150 and the ear 152 which connect the mounting frame 76 to the crank arm 124.

The lower end of the shaft 142 has connected thereto a crank arm 154 which has connected to the opposite end thereof a control link 156. The control link 156, like the control link 136, extends through the rear wall 14 and is provided with a removable handle 138.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that the rear translucent panel 94 may be selectively adjustably positioned relative to the radar screen 22 by manipulating the handles 138.

Referring now to Figure l in particular, it will be seen that carried by the upper front wall portion 18 adjacent the left side thereof is a first gauge assembly which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 158. The gauge assembly 158 includes a split dial 160 having mounted with respect thereto a pair of

pointers

162 and 164. The pointer 162 is indicative of the nozzle size of the jet motor, whereas the pointer 164 is indicative of the boosters of the jet motor.

Carried by the lower front wall portion 16 alongside the housing 122 and aligned therewith is a smaller left housing 166. The left housing 166 carries for pivotal movement control; levers, 1 68 and 170. The, control levers 168 and 170 are connected to the

pointers

162 and 164, respectively, for selectively positioning them.

Carried by the right side of the upper front wall portion 18 is a second gauge assembly which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 172.

The gauge assembly 172 also includes a split dial 174. Carried by the dial 174 is a pair of pointers 176 and 178. The pointer 176 is intended to indicate the rate of flow of fuel, whereas the pointer 178 is intended to indicate the rate of flow of oxygen.

Carried by the lower front wall portion 16 to the right of the housing 122 is a smaller housing 180 which is identical with the housing 166. Pivotally carried by the housing 180 is a pair of

control levers

182 and 184. The control levers 182 and 184 control the positioning of the pointers 176 and 178, respectively.

Inasmuch as all of the control levers 168, 170, 182 and 184 are connected to their respective pointers in identically the same manner, only the description of the connection between the control lever 184 and its pointer 178 will be set forth in detail. As is best illustrated in Figure 7, the control lever 184 has connected to the lower end thereof a forward end of a flexible control wire 18 6. The control wire 186 has an intermediate portion thereof guidingly received by an elongated tubular housing 188 which is suitably secured to the rear surface of the front wall of the supporting frame 10, as is best illustrated in Figure Z. Connected to the upper end of the flexible control cable 186 is a crank arm 190. The crank arm 190 has secured to the opposite end thereof a horizontal shaft 192 which is suitably journaled within a sleeve 194 intended to be carried by the upper front wall portion 18. The pointer 178 is mounted on the forward end of the shaft 192.

Referring now to Figure in particular, it will be seen that carried by the lower front wall portion 16 beneath the same and supported thereby adjacent its intersection With the upper front wall portion 18 is a motor noise simulating device which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 196. The device includes a rotatable plate 198 which may be adjusted to vary the pitch and sound of the motor noise producing device 196.

Carried by the upper surface of the lower front wall portion 16 on opposite sides of the motor noise producing device 196 are

control knobs

200 and 202. The control knob 200 is intended to simulate an engine setting, whereas the control knob 202 is intended to simulate a brake setting. Carried by each of the

knobs

200 and 202 is a pointer 204 which may be selectively-set relative to one of a plurality of beads 206 carried by the lower front wall portion 16. The beads 206 of the knob 202 may be red whereas the beads 206 associated with the knob 200 may be green. Carried by the

knobs

200 and 202 beneath the lower front wall portion 16 is a shield 208 which is intended to underlie the beads 206 under certain instances so that the correct number of beads will be illuminated.

In order that the noise produced by the engine noise simulating device 196 may be varied as desired, there is connected to each of the

knobs

200 and 202 beneath the lower front Wall portion 16 links 210. The links 210 are connected to the plate 198 to facilitate rotation thereof.

Carried by the lower front wall portion 16 in front of the housing 122 is a three-way switch 212. The switch 212 has a central olf position, a right nose position and a left tail position. The switch 212 is intended to control the radar and, in fact, illuminates the bulb 52 when in the left and right positions.

Carried by the housing 122 intermediate the control levers 118 and 132 is a second three-way switch 214. The switch 214 has a central off position, a right forward position, and a left brake position. The switch 214 controls an electrical circuit to bulbs (not: shown) for the beads 206 to be described in more detail hereinafter.

Carried by the control lever 118 is a simple push-button switch 216 which controls an electrical circuit to be described in more detail hereinafter. Carried by the upper front wall portion 18 below the radar screen 22 is a red head or button 218 which is illuminated and which is intended to indicate a hit.

Referring now to Figure 6 in particular, it will be seen that the translucent panel 84 is provided with a relatively narrow, centrally disposed translucent button 222. The translucent panel 94 is provided with a centrally disposed translucent button 224.

Carried by the

translucent panels

84 and 94 is a pair of contacts 226. As is best illustrated in the wiring diagram of Figure 9, the contacts 226 control the energization of a light bulb 228 for the red bead 218 which indicates a hit.

Electrical power for the toy control panel is provided by a transformer 229. Energization of the bulb 228 is also controlled by the switch 216 which is considered a firing switch. The circuit to the bulb 228 as well as the circuit to all of the other elements of the control panel toy is also controlled by a switch 230 which is normally spring urged to a closed position but is controlled remotely by an electromagnetic device 232 to be explained in more detail hereinafter.

It will be noted that the motor for the engine noise sound producing device 196 is referred to in general by the reference numeral 234 and is in series with the switch 214. The switch 214 also selectively controls the energization of

bulbs

236 and 238. The bulb 236 is associated with the beads 206 of the control knob 202 and the bulb 238 is associated with the beads 206 of the control knob 200.

The wiring diagram of Figure 9 also shows the switch 212 as controlling the energization of the bulb 52. Disposed in the circuit to the bulb 52 is a flasher 240 which results in the blinking on and off of the radar of the toy control panel.

In order that the circuit to the bulb 228 may be completed, it is necessary that a shorting plug (not shown) be inserted in a female plug 242 formed in the circuit. Also, in order that the electromagnetic device 232 may be energized, there is provided a female plug 244.

A game may be played by a single person with the toy control panel. This is accomplished by first setting the translucent panel 94 through the use of the handles 138 projecting out through the back wall 14. Then, by utilizing the control levers 118 and 132, the translucent sheet 84 may be positioned so that the central button 222 therein will be aligned with the button 224 of the translucent sheet 94. At this time, the contacts 226 are in engagement with each other, and if the switch 216 is closed, a hit will register on the red bead 218.

In order that the alignment of the

translucent sheets

84 and 94 may be facilitated, one of the translucent buttons is red while the other is green. Thus, the two buttons will have a tendency to produce two spots on the radar screen 22. One of these spots will be green and the other red, the spots being produced by light passing through the

central buttons

222 and 224. When the two spots are in overlying or aligned relation, then a black spot will appear on the radar screen 22 and at this time the switch 216 should be closed to record a hit.

A single toy control panel may also be utilized by a pair of players. When a pair of players are utilizing a single control panel,- one of the players is stationed behind the supporting frame and manipulates the handles 138 while flying blind. Simultaneously with the manipulation of the handles 138 to control the position of the translucent sheet 94, the player at the front of the toy control panel will be positioning the translucent sheet 84 through the use of the control levers 118 and 132. Once the player at the front of the control panel 7 has aligned the translucent sheet 84 with the translucent sheet 94, the switch 216 is immediately closed so as to produce a hit. Although there has not been' illustrated a signal device, if desired, a buzzer or other signalling device could be incorporated in the circuit with the bulb 228.

Referring now to Figure 8 in particular, it will be seen that there is illustrated a connection between rear walls 14 of a pair of toy control panels. It is to be understood that the toy control panels are identical to that described above, and that the specific structure thereof need not be set forth in more detail. The rear walls 14 are connected together by a pair of tubular members 246 which have at their ends suitable adjustable fasteners so that they may be releasably secured to the rear walls 14.

When a pair of toy control panels are connected together, the handles 138 are removed from the rear end of the

control links

136 and 156 and replaced by sleeves 248. Further, connected to each of the sleeves 248 are suitable extensions. The extensions for the sleeves carried by the control links 136 are referred to by the reference numeral 250 and the extensions connected to the sleeves carried by the control links 156 are referred to by the reference numeral 252. The extensions 250 are connected to the bellcranks 112 whereas the extensions 252 are connected to the crank arms 128.

Projecting out of opposite ends of each tubular connecting member 246 are electrical plugs 254. The electrical plugs of each tubular connecting member 246 are connected together by suitable wiring. It will be understood that the plug 254 of one tubular connecting member 246 connects a plug 242 of one toy control panel to a plug 244 of the other control panel. A similar connection exists between the other two plugs of the two toy control panels.

When a pair of toy control panels are connected together in back-to-back relation, it is to be understood that each player controls not only the translucent sheet 84 of his pair of translucent sheets, but also the translucent sheet 94 of his opponents translucent sheets. Thus, each player has the opportunity of making divergent moves so as to prevent his opponent from becoming lined up with him and scoring a hit. However, when the

translucent sheets

84 and 94 of one set are aligned, the translucent sheets of the other set are also simultaneously aligned. When the

translucent sheets

84 and 94 are aligned, it is the responsibility of each player to press his individual trigger switch 216 as soon as possible in order to attempt to record a hit. Assuming that one player closes the switch 216 prior to the other player when the contacts 226 are in engagement, his circuit will be energized and the hit will be recorded on his toy control panel. At the same time, the circuit to the electromagnetic device 232 of his opponents toy control panel will be energized to open the switch 230 and completely black out his electrical system. Thus, the opponent will be unable to score a hit or, in fact, operate his toy control panel in any manner, with the exception of the manipulation of the levers. After the switch 216 of the player scoring the hit has been moved to its open position, the electromagnetic device 232 of his opponents toy control panel will then be reset to its normal position and the switch 230 associated therewith will again move to the closed position.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has been illustrated and described a toy control panel which may be operated either singly, or as a single unit by two people, or as a double unit by two people. Thus, it will be seen that many desirable arrangements may be obtained with the toy control panel which is the subject of this invention. Furthen'the toy control panelis of such a nature whereby actual battle conditions and flight through outer space may be simulated.

8 From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, light passing through said contrasting portions and said translucent sheets producing contrasting colored spots on said screen when said contrasting portions are out of alignment.

2. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, light passing through said contrasting portions and said translucent sheets producing contrasting colored spots on said screen when said contrasting portions are out of alignment, an electrical circuit, said electrical circuit including an electrical contact carried by each of said translucent sheets and a light indicator, said contacts being engaged and completing the part of said electrical circuit including said light indicator when said contrasting portions are aligned.

3. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, said color portions being different, said contrasting portions producing differently colored spots on said radar screen, said spots being a third color when aligned.

4. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, said first set of controls being carried by said front portion, said second set of controls extending through a rear portion of said supporting frame for remote actuation.

5. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, said colors being different, said contrasting portions producing differently colored spots on said radar screen, said spots being a third color when aligned, an electrical circuit, said electrical circuit including an electrical contact carried by each of said translucent sheets and a light indicator, said contacts being engaged and completing the part of said electrical circuit including said light indicator when said contrasting portions are aligned.

6. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, each of said translucent sheets being slidably mounted in a mounting frame for sliding in one direction, said mounting frame being mounted for sliding movement in a direction normal to said one direction.

7. A toy control panel comprising a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, a motor sound producing device, motor control knobs carried by said front portion, said motor control knobs being connected to and controlling said motor sound producing device.

8. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy control panel.

9. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy control panel, each of said toy control panels including an electrical circuit, each electrical circuit including a pair of contacts carried by associated translucent sheets, said contacts being engaged when said contrasting portions are aligned, a firing switch controlling energization of each electrical circuit.

10. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy control panel, each of said toy control panels including an electrical circuit, each electrical circuit including a pairs of contacts carried by associated translucent sheets, said contacts being engaged when said contrasting portions are aligned, a firing switch controlling energization of each electrical circuit, a switch in each electrical circuit controlled by the other electrical circuit whereby one electrical circuit is retained open when the other is energized.

11. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy control panel, said color portions being different, said contrasting portions producing differently colored spots on said radar screen, said spots being a third color when aligned.

12. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable with a contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy control panel, said color portions being different, said contrasting portions producing differently colored spots on said radar screen, said spots being a third color when aligned, each of said toy control panels including an electrical circuit, each electrical circuit including a pair of contacts carried by associated translucent sheets, said contacts being engaged when said contrasting portions are aligned, a firing switch controlling energization of each electrical circuit.

13. A toy comprising a pair of toy control panels secured together in back-to-back relation, each of said toy control panels including a supporting frame having a 11 front portion, a simulated radar screen carried by said front portion, a light source behind said radar screen directed towards said radar screen, first and second translucent sheets disposed between said light source, and said radar screen, each of said translucent sheets having a contrasting color portion alignable witha contrasting color portion of the other translucent sheet, the colors of said contrasting portions being different, first and second sets of controls for selectively positioning said first and second translucent sheets, means connecting together said controls of said toy control panels whereby one translucent sheet of each pair is controlled from each toy con- References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,954,509 Yates Apr. 10, 1934 2,324,841 Horr July 20, 1943 2,645,037 Talone July 14, 1953