WO2007090156A2 - Vehicule jouet volant - Google Patents

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WO2007090156A2
WO2007090156A2 PCT/US2007/061382 US2007061382W WO2007090156A2 WO 2007090156 A2 WO2007090156 A2 WO 2007090156A2 US 2007061382 W US2007061382 W US 2007061382W WO 2007090156 A2 WO2007090156 A2 WO 2007090156A2
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Anthony M. Martino
Tyler Maccready
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H27/00—Toy aircraft; Other flying toys
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H30/00—Remote-control arrangements specially adapted for toys, e.g. for toy vehicles
    • A63H30/02—Electrical arrangements
    • A63H30/04—Electrical arrangements using wireless transmission

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  • the present invention relates generally to toy vehicles, and more particularly to a toy vehicle capable to operation on a surface or in flight.
  • Toy vehicles are well known. Remote controlled toy vehicles such as cars and airplanes are also well known. However, a new toy vehicle capable of being operated on various types of supporting surfaces as well as being capable of flight would provide highly dynamic performance and more engaging play activity than previous toy vehicles.
  • the present invention provides for a flying toy vehicle comprising, a fuselage, at least one airfoil connected with a central portion of the fuselage, a prop support connected with the fuselage rearwardly of a leading edge of the airfoil, a propeller supported for rotation from the prop support, a rudder secured with the fuselage rearwardly of the propeller, an elevator secured ' with the fuselage rearwardly of the propeller, a drive motor operatively connected with the propeller, a front wheel rotatably coupled with the fuselage forwardly of the propeller, a rear wheel rotatably coupled with the fuselage rearwardly " of the propeller, and a transverse slot through the airfoil such that a portion of the propeller rotates through the airfoil.
  • the present invention also provides for a flying toy vehicle comprising, a body, an airfoil connected with a central portion of the body, a propeller supported for rotation from the body, a rudder secured with the body rearwardly of the propeller, a drive motor operatively connected with at least one propeller and rudder, a front wheel pivotally and rotatably coupled with the body, a steering servo in the body, a linkage operably connecting the steering servo with the rudder, a linkage operably connecting the steering servo with the front wheel such that operation of the steering servo simultaneously pivots the front wheel and the rudder in opposite rotational directions.
  • a flying toy vehicle comprising, a body, an airfoil connected with a central portion of the body, a propeller supported for rotation from the body, a rudder secured with the body rearwardly of the propeller, a drive motor operatively connected with at least one propeller and rudder, a front wheel pivotally and rotat
  • FIG. 1 is a front, right-side, upper perspective view of a first embodiment flying toy vehicle of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a rear, right-side, upper perspective view of the embodiment in Fig. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a front, right-side, lower perspective view of the embodiment in Fig. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a front, left-side, upper perspective view of a second embodiment flying toy vehicle of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the embodiment in Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a left-side elevational view of the embodiment in Figs. 4 and 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a front, left-side, upper view of a third embodiment flying toy vehicle of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a front, right-side, upper perspective view of the embodiment in Fig. 7;
  • Fig. 9 is an exemplary electrical block diagram for the flying toy vehicles of the present invention.
  • the toy vehicle 10 is adapted for operation on a variety of solid supporting surfaces, paved or unpaved, such as grass, snow, and sand, as well as being capable of flight.
  • the toy vehicle 10 includes a body 20, a lower airfoil 50, an upper airfoil 60, a propulsion assembly 70, and a rear assembly 80.
  • the toy vehicle 10 includes preferably a pair of front wheels 22a, 22b and a pair of rear wheels-24a, 24b.
  • the front wheels 22a, 22b are connected with the body 20 for rotation and pivotal movement about vertical axes by strut assemblies 26a, 26b.
  • the rear wheels 24a, 24b can be connected with the body 20 by a rear axle or individual axles (not shown).
  • the body 20 can optionally include a front assembly 28 with canards 30a, 30b that extend horizontally outwardly along both lateral sides of the body 20 forwardly of the lower and upper airfoils 50, 60.
  • the canards 30a, 30b are connected together by a curved dihedral surface portion 32 extending under the body 20 preferably forward of the front wheels 22a, 22b.
  • Curved and shaped vertical end members 34a, 34b can be provided at the outer ends of each canard 30a, 30b for additional stability.
  • the canards 30a, 30b are configured as true airfoils to advantageously generate lift at the forward end of the toy vehicle 10.
  • the body 20 can be configured as a fuselage 36 having a generally elongated shape preferably with a curved top surface 38 and a generally flat bottom surface 40 (as shown in Fig. 3). Such a preferred configuration can advantageously allow the fuselage 36 to act like an airfoil body and provide for additional lift of the toy vehicle 10.
  • the fuselage 36 also houses a steering control assembly 190 (as illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6) and a power supply 106 (as illustrated in Fig. 9), each further described in detail below.
  • the lower airfoil 50 is connected with a lower portion of the fuselage 36.
  • airfoil as used herein is given its ordinary and customary meaning, namely "a body (as an airplane wing or propeller blade) designed to provide a desired reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding air.” (See Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary at http://www.m- w.com/dictionary/airfoil).
  • the use of airfoils advantageously provides for greater lift and better flying performance compared to vehicles constructed from planar sheet segments.
  • the lower airfoil 50 is preferably positioned along a central portion of the fuselage 36 between the front wheels 22a, 22b and the rear wheels 24a, 24b and below the fuselage 36.
  • the leading edges 52a, 52b of the lower airfoil 50 taper rearwardly as they extend outwardly from either lateral side of the fuselage 36.
  • the upper airfoil 60 is connected with an upper portion of the fuselage 36 spaced above the lower airfoil 50, which advantageously increases air speed over the top of fhe toy vehicle 10.
  • the outer side edges 62a, 62b of the upper airfoil 60 are preferably curved downwardly to the upper surface of the lower airfoil 50 to form generally vertical side members 64a, 64b.
  • the leading edges 66a, 66b of the upper airfoil 60 on either side of the fuselage 36 preferably taper forwardly as they extend away from the fuselage 36.
  • the side members 64a, 64b and outer side edges 62a, 62b of the upper airfoil 60 also preferably taper inwardly as they extend rearwardly from the leading edges 66a, 66b so as to avoid the rear wheels 24a, 24b. Together, the upper airfoil 60, side members 64a, 64b, and the lower airfoil 50 form a biplane wing-like assembly.
  • the upper airfoil 60 also includes a transversely extending opening 68 preferably in the form of an elongated slot configured to permit at least a portion of the propeller blade 75 of propulsion assembly 70 to rotate therethrough.
  • the propulsion assembly 70 includes a prop support 72, a propeller 74, a propeller blade 75, and a propeller guard 76.
  • the prop support 72 is connected with the fuselage 36 between the front wheels 22a, 22b and rear wheels 24a, 24b and can be configured to .house a propulsion drive motor 177 (shown in Fig. 9 and further described below) for rotating the propeller 74.
  • the propeller 74 is supported for rotation from the prop support 72 by a coupling 78 driven by the propulsion drive motor 177.
  • the propeller 74 can be any conventional propeller and preferably a propeller about nine inches in diameter and preferably includes two blades 75, each preferably having about a six degree pitch.
  • the propeller 74 can optionally include a quick release soft mount hub (not shown).
  • the propeller guard 76 crrcumferentially surrounds the propeller 74 above the upper surface of the upper airfoil 60.
  • the prop support 72 can be configured above the fuselage 36 such that at least a portion of the propeller blade 75 travels or rotates through the transversely extending opening 68 of the upper airfoil 60 but not through the lower airfoil 50 so that propulsion air backwash from the propeller 74 can advantageously be used to foster lift of the lower airfoil 50.
  • the present embodiment has been described with a single propeller assembly 70, it is within the scope of the present invention to include more than one propeller assembly, as will be described in a further embodiment below.
  • the rear assembly 80 primarily supplies flight controls and is connected with the rear end of fuselage 36.
  • Rear assembly 80 preferably includes a pair of rudders 82a, 82b, pivotally supported on respective vertical stabilizers 81a, 81b and at least one and preferably at least a pair of elevators 84a, 84b.
  • the vertical stabilizers 81a, 81b preferably are fixed with the fuselage 36 through the rear portion of one or both airfoils 50, 60 and/or side-members 64a, 64b.
  • the elevators 84a, 84b are pivotable connected between the vertical stabilizers 81a, 81b. The .
  • elevators 84a, 84b are preferably configured as true airfoils to advantageously provide additional lift to the toy vehicle 10.
  • the elevators 84a, 84 can be operatively connected together and with an elevator servo 186 as discussed further below.
  • the rudders 82a, 82b can be operably coupled together by a pair of linkages 196a, 196b (as shown in Figs. 5 and 6) such that both rudders 82a, 82b can move together in unison as will be described.
  • Figs. 4-6 illustrate a second embodiment of a flying toy vehicle 110 of the present invention .
  • the components of the toy vehicle 110 which are comparable to the components of the toy vehicle 10, are marked with the same reference numbers incremented by 100.
  • the toy vehicle 110 is generally similar to the first embodiment flying toy vehicle 10 except for the configuration of airfoil 160.
  • the toy vehicle 110 includes a body 120 configured as a fuselage 136, a rear assembly 180, a prop support 172 for supporting a propeller (not shown), a pair of front wheels 122a, 122b and a pair of rear wheels 124a, 124b (as shown in Fig. 5).
  • the rear assembly 180 is similarly configured like the rear assembly 80 of the first embodiment and includes rudders 182a, 182b and elevators 184a, 184b.
  • Fig. 6 also illustrates a propulsion assembly 170, similar to the propulsion assembly 70 of the first embodiment, wherein the prop support 172 supports a propeller (not shown) for rotation and houses a propulsion drive motor 177 (as shown in Fig. 9 and described below) and a propulsion drive coupling 178.
  • a single airfoil 160 is connected with the body 120, preferably at a top portion of the fuselage 136. Similar to the airfoil 60 of the first embodiment, the airfoil 160 is centrally positioned along the fuselage generally between the front 122a, 122b and the rear wheels 124a, 124b. Similar to the first embodiment, the propulsion assembly 170 is partially configured above the airfoil 160 such that the propulsion assembly 170 provide propulsion air backwash that can advantageously be used to foster list of the airfoil 160.
  • Figs. 7-8 illustrate a third embodiment of a flying toy vehicle 210 of the present invention .
  • the components of the toy vehicle 210 which are comparable to the components of the toy vehicle 10, are marked with the same reference numbers incremented by 200.
  • the toy vehicle 210 is generally similar to the first embodiment flying toy vehicle 10 except for the configuration of a multiple propulsion assembly 270.
  • the toy vehicle 210 can include a multiple propulsion assembly having more than one propulsion assembly and preferably at least two propulsion assemblies 270a, 270b.
  • the toy vehicle 210 includes a body 220 configured as a fuselage 236, an airfoil 260a, 260b, a rear assembly 280, a first and second prop support 272a, 272b for supporting propellers 274a, 274b, a pair of front wheels 222a, 222b and a pair of rear wheels 224a, 224b.
  • the airfoil 260a, 260b is connected with the body 220 on either side of an upper portion of the fuselage 236.
  • the airfoils 260a, 260b are preferably positioned along a central portion of the fuselage 236 between the front wheels 222a, 222b and the rear wheels 224a, 224b.
  • the leading edges 262a, 262b of the airfoil 260a, 260b taper rearwardly as they extend outwardly from either lateral side of the fuselage 236.
  • the toy vehicle 210 can alternatively be configured with more than one airfoil or multiple airfoils, for example the toy vehicle 210 can be configured with upper and lower airfoils similar to those described in the first embodiment toy vehicle 210 above.
  • the toy vehicle 210 includes transversely extending openings 268a, 268b as shown in Fig. 9.
  • the transversely extending openings 268a, 268b are preferably in the form of an elongated slot configured to permit at least a portion of the propeller blade 275a, 275b of the propulsion assembly 270a, 270b to rotate therethrough.
  • the propulsion assembly 270a, 270b is configured about a central portion of the fuselage 236 and above the airfoils 260a, 260b such that the propulsion assembly 270a, 270b provides propulsion air backwash that can advantageously be used to foster list of the airfoils 260a, 260b.
  • the propulsion assembly 270a, 270b advantageously provides the toy vehicle 210 with differential thrust such that propulsion control is possible for the toy vehicle 210.
  • Differential thrust can by achieved by jointly and/or independently varying the thrust from a plurality of propulsion assemblies e.g., propulsion assembly 270a, 270b.
  • the degree of control provided by the differential thrust eliminates the need for conventional movable aerodynamic control surfaces such as rudders or elevators.
  • the multiple propulsion assembly of the toy vehicle 210 can be adapted for use with any of the toy vehicle embodiments previously described.
  • the toy vehicle 210 having propulsion control, can be controlled by regulating the individual thrust output of the propellers 274a, 274b.
  • the pitch (corresponding to up-and-down motion) of the toy vehicle 210 can be controlled by equally varying the thrust output (i.e., rotational speed of the propellers 274a, 274b) in unison. That is, increasing the speed of the propellers 274a, 274b causes the toy vehicle 210 to enter a climb in addition to increasing its speed. Conversely, decreasing the speed .of the propellers 274a, 274b causes the toy vehicle 210 to slow and enter a descent.
  • the toy vehicle 210 can be made to turn by increasing the speed of one propeller (e.g., propeller 274a) relative to the speed of another propeller (e.g., propeller 274b) which results in a differential thrust being produced by the two propellers. That is, if the thrust output of the left propeller 274a is higher than the thrust output of the right propeller 274b, the toy vehicle 20 can yaw and roll to the right, effectuating a right turn. Like wise, a higher thrust output from the right propeller 274b can cause the toy vehicle to yaw and roll to the left, effectuating a left turn.
  • propeller 274a the speed of another propeller
  • the rear assembly 280 can be configured having vertical stabilizers 281 a, 28 Ib, 281 c and at least one horizontal stabilizer 283, as shown in Fig. 7.
  • the rear assembly 280 can optionally be configured with more than one horizontal stabilizer, for example two or three horizontal stabilizers connected with the vertical stabilizers 281a, 281b.
  • the vertical stabilizers 281a, 281b, 281c are preferably fixed with a rear portion of the fuselage 236 or a rear portion of the airfoil 260a, 260b respectively.
  • the horizontal stabilizer 283 is preferable connected about an upper portion of the vertical stabilizers 281a, 281b, 281c.
  • the horizontal stabilizer 283 can optionally include a rearwardly inclined segment 283a.
  • the rear assembly 280 can alternatively be configured similarly like the rear assembly 80 of the first embodiment to include a pair of rudders and one or more elevators that operably control the toy vehicle 210.
  • the addition of rudders and elevators can advantageously provides improved steering capability while being operated on a variety of support surfaces or while in flight.
  • the steering control assembly 190 controls the operative maneuverability of the toy vehicle 110, such as steering and turning on the ground or while in flight.
  • the steering control assembly 190 includes steering servo 192 operably connected through an actuator 194, preferably in the form of a rotating disk, and a pair of linkages 196a, 196b operably connecting the steering servo 192 with the rudders 182a, 182b.
  • the steering servo 192 can be any servo readily known in the art and a detailed explanation of the structure and operation of the servo is not necessary for a complete understanding of the present invention.
  • the steering servo 192 is also preferably operatively connected to the front wheels 122a, 122b through linkages, preferably in the form of steering rods 198a, 198b.
  • the steering rods 198a, 198b operably connect with the pivotable front wheels 122a, 122b respectively and the disk actuator 194 such that upon activation of the steering servo 192, the disk actuator 194 pivots to simultaneously pivot both front wheels 122a, 122b in the same direction via a pull or push of the steering rods 198a, 198b.
  • the toy vehicle 110 turns in a conventional way should the toy vehicle 110 be traveling on its wheels 122a, 122b, 124a, 124b on a surface.
  • the pair of linkages 196a, 196b operably connect with the disk actuator 194 with the rudders 182a, 182b respectively.
  • the linkages 196a, 196b can be routed through or outside the fuselage 136 for connection with the rudders 182a, 182b.
  • the linkages 196a, 196b can be of any type that provides for a push/pull action.
  • linkages 196a, 196b are flexible cables that are passed through a tubular sleeves (neither depicted) between the disk actuator 194 and rudders 182a, 182b.
  • the linkages 196a, 196b are similarly connected with the disk actuator 194 on the opposite side of the steering rods 198a, 198b connection, such that upon activation of the steering servo 192, the disk actuator 194 pivots to pivot the rudders 182a, 182b and front wheels 122a, 122b in opposite rotational directions.
  • operation of the steering servo 192 effectuates a simultaneous turning of the front wheels 122a, 122b with the rudders 182a, 182b in opposite rotational directions. This operation advantageously improves the maneuverability and control of the toy vehicle' 110.
  • the toy vehicle of any of the above described embodiments, and now described as applied to the second embodiment, can also be configured to be operably controlled by a wireless remote control transmitter 105.
  • the toy vehicle 110 is controlled via radio (wireless) signals from the wireless remote control transmitter 105.
  • radio wireless
  • controllers may be used including other types of wireless controllers (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic and/or voice-activated controllers) and even wired controllers and the like.
  • the toy vehicle 10, 110 or 210 is provided with a conventional circuit board 101 mounted control circuitry 100.
  • the wireless signal receiver 102b can be disposed within the fuselage 120 or any other suitable location within the toy vehicle.
  • the control circuitry 100 includes a controller 102 having a wireless signal receiver 102b and a microprocessor 102a plus any necessary related elements such as memory.
  • the control circuitry 100 further includes an elevator servo 186, a steering servo 192, and a propulsion drive motor 177, each respectively connected with an elevator coupling 187, a steering coupling 193, and a propulsion drive coupling 178.
  • the motor 177 and servos 186, 192 are controlled by the microprocessor 102a through motor control subcircuits 104a, 104b, 104c which, under control of microprocessor 102a, selectively couples each motor/servo 186, 192, 177 with an electric power supply 106 (such as one or more disposable or rechargeable batteries).
  • an electric power supply 106 such as one or more disposable or rechargeable batteries.
  • the power supply 106 can provide a current of at least 10 to 12 amps (and bursts of 15 amps) when is fully charged.
  • the wireless remote control transmitter 105 sends signals to the toy vehicle 110 that are received by the wireless signal receiver 102b.
  • the wireless signal receiver 102b is in communication with and is operably connected with the elevator servo 186, the steering servo 192, and the propulsion drive motor 177 through the microprocessor 102b for controlling the toy vehicle's 110 speed and maneuverability.
  • Operation of the elevator servo 186 through the elevator coupling 187 serves to control the elevators 184a, 184b, thus controlling elevation and pitch of the toy vehicle 110.
  • Operation of the steering servo 192 is as previously described above.
  • exemplary drive motors can include brushless electric motors, preferably providing a minimum of 1 ,360 revolutions per minute per volt.
  • the toy vehicle can also be configured to be operatively controllable in a variety of ways.
  • the remote control transmitter 105 can be configured with control knobs 105a, 105b and optional control buttons 105c, 105d.
  • the control knob 105a can be used to control rotational movement and steering while control knob 105b can be used to control elevation via the toy vehicle's 110 elevators 184a, 184b.
  • the control button 105c can be used to control the toy vehicle's speed via the toy vehicle's 110 propulsion assembly 170.
  • the toy vehicle 110 can be configured with one or more preset positions for manual adjustment and setting of the elevators 184a, 184b and the remote control transmitter 105 used to control speed via control knob 105a and rotation via control knob 105b by controlling the steering servo 192.
  • the toy vehicle 110 can also be configured to operate at a set speed while the remote control transmitter 105 is configured to control rotation via control knob 105a by controlling the steering servo 192 and elevation via control knob 105b by controlling the elevator servo.
  • the control buttons 105c and 105d can be used to control the respective speeds of a first and second propeller. While certain control configuration have been described, it is within the scope of the present invention that any alternative control configuration can be used to remotely control the toy vehicle.
  • the left control knob 105a can be made to toggle up and down like 105b for differential thrust control.
  • the present invention provides for a toy vehicle capable of performing highly dynamic and entertaining stunt maneuvers.
  • the toy vehicle 10 can be operated on a surface such as pavement, concrete, grass, sand, or snow. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can be made to be buoyant and water-proof, and adapted for use on water.
  • the lift on the toy vehicle 10 is controlled by a combination of the thrust (and consequently the speed of the toy vehicle 10), the position of the elevators 90a, 90b and toy vehicle's 10 airfoils, such as lower airfoil 50, upper airfoil 60, canards, 30a, 30b, elevators 90a, 90b, and fuselage 36. That is, the toy vehicle's 10 airfoils create lift with forward motion of the toy vehicle 10. When that lift becomes greater than the weight of the toy vehicle 10 (e.g., at or above a predetermined forward speed), the toy vehicle 10 lifts in the air. Conversely, when the lift decreases below the weight of the toy vehicle 10 ⁇ e.g.
  • the toy vehicle 10 drops, and will continue to drop so long as the speed is lower than the predetermined forward speed and the wheels of the toy vehicle 10 are not in contact with a traveling surface. While the toy vehicle's airfoils provide the primary mechanism for lift, the elevators 90a, 90b can be operably controlled to provide additional lift at or below the predetermined forward speed. Turning forces acting on the toy vehicle can be controlled by the rudders 80a, 80b, the front wheels 22a, 22b, and/or propulsion system if a multiple propulsion system is applicable.
  • the user can control forward motion and steering of the toy vehicle when operated on a surface, the take-off and landing of the toy vehicle 10, and the speed, altitude, and maneuverability of the toy vehicle 10 in flight.
  • the present invention can also include a vehicle having two or more wheels, or more than four wheels.
  • the vehicle 10 can be constructed of, for example, plastics or any other suitable material such as metal or composite materials.
  • the dimensions of the toy vehicle 10 shown can be varied, for example making components of the toy vehicle smaller or larger relative to the other components. It is understood, therefore, that changes could be made to the embodiments of i the present invention described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present application.

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La présente invention concerne un véhicule jouet volant fonctionnant sur diverses surfaces de support et pouvant aussi voler. Ce véhicule jouet volant comprend des surfaces portantes qui lui permettent de s'envoler et des roues avant et arrière pour rouler sur une surface de support. Ce véhicule peut être contrôlé à distance par le biais d'un contrôleur sans fil. Au moins une des surfaces portantes comprend une fente transversale à travers laquelle une portion de l'hélice de propulsion tourne ; au moins une roue avant et une gouverne de direction sont connectées ensemble de manière opérationnelle afin de pouvoir tourner simultanément dans des sens de rotation opposés.
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