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Direction converting device for a running car racer

US4471566A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
5References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1982
Grant dateSep 18, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H17/36
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A direction converting device for a toy car has an electromagnet energizable to a desired polarity upon change of a running direction and at least a pair of magnet elements arranged oppositely thereto and maintained at different polarities from each other. The electromagnet or the pair of magnets may be secured to a controlling element swingably in a horizontal plane, while the controlling element is engaged with a steering plate articulatingly connected to wheels.

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