Transfer mechanism intended for use in toys
US4128964A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H19/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy in which so-called "ball people"--figurines which are capable of rolling along an inclined surface--are transferred from one location to another in such a way as to amuse a child can be constructed so as to include a composite of several transfer mechanisms serving as a unitary transfer mechanism. The disclosed toy includes a more or less tubular tower which extends upwardly from a base. A threaded shaft extends upwardly through the tower. A carrier is located within the tower and is mounted in such a way that as the shaft is rotated the carrier is capable of lifting a figurine from adjacent to a lower or receiving opening to an upper or discharge opening. An inclined chute is provided on the tower so as to receive such a figurine and transport it to a pickup location. An arm mounted upon the upper end of the shaft carries a holder which is rotatable with respect to the tower. When the holder is opposite the pickup location a figurine at the pickup location is taken onto the holder and is rotated to another location where a trap door in the bottom of the holder is opened so that the figurine can be deposited on a runway from which it can be transported away from the transfer …
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