Miniature action toy
US4589660A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F9/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A miniature action toy suitable for strapping to the wrist of the user includes a windup motor having a control pawl and ratchet wheel. An indicia carrier strip is located on two spools which are driven by an output gear of the motor. A first control element is positioned over the indicia strip so as to move laterally side to side over the indicia strip, and up and down toward and away from the indicia strip. A second control element is positioned so as to contact the first control element and further includes a pawl locking element which is positioned so as to contact the motor pawl. In response to upward movement of the first control element away from the indicia strip, the pawl locking element locks with the motor pawl so as to freeze the motor. In response to movement of the first control element down toward the indicia strip, the pawl locking element disengages from the pawl so as to free the motor and allow the output gear to roll the spools and the indicia strip attached thereto.
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