Ornamental carousel assembly
US5203743A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18256
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ornamental carousel assembly is disclosed which simulates the movements of a full-size carousel by supporting various carousel figures that both reciprocate vertically and revolve around a central vertical support column along with a canopy. The rotating and reciprocating ornaments are supported on a central support assembly by a bearing arrangement which minimizes the friction developed during movement of the ornamental elements so as to permit a miniature wind-up music box mechanism to drive the carousel. The drive assembly from the miniature wind-up music box mechanism includes a gear drive assembly for transferring drive from an output shaft of the miniature wind-up music box mechanism to rotate and reciprocate the various ornamental figures and a spring which is used to impart the necessary rotary drive force to the canopy. The inclusion of the spring serves not only to drive the canopy but also provides a safety feature wherein the canopy is permitted to flex in order to prevent damage of the canopy during transit and handling especially when heavy ceramic canopies are utilized.
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