Rapid action toy vehicle launcher
US5254030A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H17/008
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy vehicle launcher includes a generally planar base having a pair of angularly disposed downwardly sloped toy vehicle feed ramps coupled thereto. A pivotally supported carriage defines a pair of angularly disposed launching stations for receiving toy vehicles from the feed ramps. An operative mechanism is coupled to a slidable handle supported upon the base to pivot the carriage back and forth between the feed ramps to alternate each launching station between a vehicle receiving position in alignment with a feed ramp and a launching position. A movable spring-loaded striker is operative in response to handle motion to strike the toy vehicle positioned within the launch position and drive the vehicle outwardly from the launcher.
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