Abstract:
A device for use with a toy track layout to count the number of laps traversed by a toy vehicle, comprising a track section with a slot and a pivotally mounted lever which extends through the slot so it can be pivoted down by a vehicle moving along the track. The lever operates an escapement that allows a number wheel to advance to display a new lap count. A single-coil spring is used to move the number wheel and to urge the lever to a position where it projects from the track.
Abstract:
A toy racing vehicle and track system wherein the toy vehicle is self-powered and has wheels with interrupted running surfaces which induce vibrations of the vehicle and/or the track system over which the vehicle moves so as to simulate the sound of a real racing vehicle.
Abstract:
A system whereby a powered toy vehicle is attached to one end of a hand-held control line that slidably passes through a hub member rotatably mounted on a stationary base, the length of the line between the vehicle and the hub being controlled by manual movement of the remainder of the line toward and away from the hub. The system may also include one or more fixed pylons disposed on the playing surface between the vehicle and the hub to temporarily engage the line and thereby shorten the length of the line about which the vehicle pivots.
Abstract:
Curved elongated track sections including curved upper vehicle supporting face portions with spaced vehicle guiding flanges are described. The curved track sections are banked and have a successively changing radius of curvature for stablely changing the direction of travel of self-powered and freely rolling toy vehicles in a relatively small amount of space. Also described is a dual lane configuration and an added curve segment feature which provides additional vehicle direction change - from 180* to 197*, for example.
Abstract:
A brake mechanism toy for use with powered or unpowered miniature toy vehicles that travel along a track or roadway whereby a braking or decelerating action is externally applied to these vehicles. The mechanism includes a controlled braking portion which causes the engagement of selected ones of these vehicles between itself and one side wall of the roadway. The extent of the engagement and therefore the degree of deceleration action provided is controlled by the user. In conjunction with the braking mechanism, or used separately, a starting mechanism may be provided which includes a starting post which movably extends above the roadway surface to raise the rear end of the toy vehicle until it is desired that the vehicle accelerate along the roadway.
Abstract:
A lightweight support structure carrying front and rear wheel assemblies and carrying a rechargeable battery with electric circuitry including an on-off series connected switch and a battery charging arrangement, the circuitry connecting the battery to a self-contained high-speed electric motor except when the battery is being charged. The motor is directly coupled to the vehicle''s driven wheel assembly for high-speed operation.