Children's ride-on vehicles and play systems incorporating wheel and track assemblies
US9221470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61F9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Play systems of the present disclosure comprise a children's ride-on vehicle and a companion track. The companion vehicle and track each include a guide surface that is complementary to the companion apparatus and configured to guide the vehicle along a path of travel defined by the track. The children's ride-on vehicle may be powered, steerable, and configured to operate on and off the track. When the children's ride-on vehicle is guided and/or steered along the path of travel, the complementary guide surfaces do not substantially impede progress of the vehicle. When the children's ride-on vehicle is guided and/or steered away from the path of travel, the complementary guide surfaces contact and/or frictionally engage to direct the vehicle along the path of travel and/or to slow progress of the vehicle.
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