Walking apparatus
US6238264A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H11/205
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A walking apparatus 1 that is capable of making movements close to a real insect has an apparatus body 2 provided with a power source 35. The apparatus body 2 is provided with at least two of rotating members 75, 61, 45 and 61 in its left and right sides. Through holes 53, 71 and 83 to which leg portions 105, 106 and 107 are rotatably and slidably mounted are formed in the rotating members 45, 61 and 75. The through holes 53, 71 and 83 are provided obliquely with respect to rotational axial lines S1 of the rotating members 45, 61 and 75. Guiding grooves 103 for guiding rear end parts 121, 122 and 123 of the leg portions 105, 106 and 107 extending from inner openings 55, 72 and 85 of the rotating members 45, 61 and 75 by not allowing the leg portions 105, 106 and 107 to rotate on their axes are formed in the apparatus body 2. The rotating members 45, 61 and 75 are rotated by the power source 35.
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