Electronic sound generator with mechanical movement feature
US5495151A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H13/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular apparatus is provided for imparting movement and selected sound to an ornament. The apparatus includes a mechanical movement module and a melody/voice module. The mechanical movement module includes a drive motor, gear assembly and cooperating power transmission rod all operatively connected together and a sound generating element in the form of a piezoelectric buzzer. The melody/voice module includes an electronic controller for controlling the generation of sound. The apparatus also includes a battery compartment for receiving and engaging a battery, a circuit for operatively electrically connecting the battery, drive motor and electronic controller and a connector for selectively connecting/disconnecting the two modules.
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