公开(公告)号：US20060060105A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11136838

申请日：2005-05-24

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

IPC分类号： B61D17/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/14 ,  A63H19/26

摘要： A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a model pantograph. The operation of the pantograph is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. An upper articulating portion of the pantograph is mounting to the model vehicle using a breakaway assembly. The upper articulating portion may also be coupled to a drive motor via an elastic coupling permitting elastic movement of the upper portion independently of the drive motor.

摘要翻译： 示范车辆，例如示范电车，包括示范电梯。 使用电动机，传动系和控制电路自动化受电弓的操作。 集电弓的上铰接部分使用分离组件安装到模型车辆。 上铰接部分还可以通过弹性联接件联接到驱动马达，允许上部的弹性运动独立于驱动马达。

公开(公告)号：US20060054582A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11139277

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

IPC分类号： A63H19/18

CPC分类号： A63H17/264 ,  A63H19/18

摘要： A model train car uses an improved coupling mechanism that permits close coupling of adjacent cars in a model train, while also providing a rotational operating range that permits operation of the train with tighter model track curves. The coupling mechanism operates to extend a coupling bar from the model car when the train turns to the right or left, providing clearance for further rotation of the bar. The mechanism further provides for elastic portions of the model car housing, which give way to the rotating coupling bar as the bar rotates towards its outer limits.

摘要翻译： 模型列车车辆使用改进的联接机构，其允许模型列车中的相邻轿厢紧密耦合，同时还提供允许列车运行更紧密的模型轨迹曲线的旋转操作范围。 当列车向右或向左转时，联接机构用于将模拟车辆的连接杆延伸，从而为杆的进一步旋转提供间隙。 该机构进一步提供了模型车壳的弹性部分，当该杆朝向其外界转动时，该模型轿厢外壳允许旋转的联接杆。

公开(公告)号：US20060054051A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11139177

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

IPC分类号： B61D17/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/16 ,  A63H19/14

摘要： A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a model automatic door. The operation of the door is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. A drive mechanism moves the door between open and closed positions. In the open position, the door is displaced laterally along and displaced outwardly of the body of the train car to expose a door opening. In the closed position, the door is substantially flush with the body of the car and covers the door opening. The control circuit permits automatic operation of the door and provides various features for enhancing realism of the operating model.

摘要翻译： 示范车辆，例如示范电车，包括模型自动门。 使用电机，传动系和控制电路自动进行门的操作。 驱动机构使门在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 在打开位置，门横向移动并从列车的车身向外移动以暴露门开口。 在关闭位置，门与轿厢的主体基本齐平并且覆盖门开口。 控制电路允许门的自动操作并且提供用于增强操作模型的真实性的各种特征。

公开(公告)号：US20060052032A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11139314

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

IPC分类号： A63H17/26

CPC分类号： A63H31/00 ,  A63H19/10

摘要： A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a force-isolating drive mechanism. The drive mechanism provides a mechanical linkage and speed reduction between an output shaft of a motor for a model locomotive and its drive wheels, via a gear train. The gear train includes a floating mechanism that permits the model locomotive drive wheels vertical freedom of movement, while still remaining mechanically linked to the gear train. The floating mechanism isolates the model locomotive from forces transmitted from the track bed through the drive wheels, thereby providing a more stable and vibration-free model performance.

公开(公告)号：US20060054052A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11139310

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Steven Greening

IPC分类号： B61D17/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/15 ,  A63H17/262

摘要： A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a motorized tilt mechanism for tilting train cars when traversing curved sections of track. The operation of the tilt mechanism is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. A motorized tilt mechanism moves a train car body between left, right, and upright positions, depending on the direction and speed of movement of the model train. The control circuit permits automatic operation of the tilt mechanism in response to position and velocity input.

摘要翻译： 诸如模型电动列车的示范车辆包括用于在行驶轨道的弯曲部分时倾斜列车车厢的电动倾斜机构。 使用电动机，传动系和控制电路自动化倾斜机构的操作。 电动倾斜机构根据模型列车的运动方向和速度，使列车车体在左，右，直立位置之间移动。 控制电路允许响应于位置和速度输入自动操作倾斜机构。

公开(公告)号：US20080067261A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11946789

申请日：2007-11-28

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

IPC分类号： A63H19/30

CPC分类号： A63H19/30

摘要： A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的模型玩具火车轨道段包括具有第一和第二端以及第一和第二侧的细长路基。 所述轨道段的所述第一和第二端构造成用于附接到相邻轨道段。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括构造成可拆卸地联接到路基的第一和第二侧中的至少一个的侧构件。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括连接到路基的第一和第二细长轨道段。 第一和第二轨道段中的每一个具有接近第一路基端的第一端和靠近第二路基端的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US07320435B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US10937006

申请日：2004-09-09

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

IPC分类号： E01B23/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/30

摘要： A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的模型玩具火车轨道段包括具有第一和第二端以及第一和第二侧的细长路基。 所述轨道段的所述第一和第二端构造成用于附接到相邻轨道段。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括构造成可拆卸地联接到路基的第一和第二侧中的至少一个的侧构件。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括连接到路基的第一和第二细长轨道段。 第一和第二轨道段中的每一个具有接近第一路基端的第一端和靠近第二路基端的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US20060230027A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11102477

申请日：2005-04-07

申请人： Nicholas Kellet ,  Richard Webster

发明人： Nicholas Kellet ,  Richard Webster

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06F16/30 ,  G06F16/24573

摘要： A computer readable medium includes executable instructions to associate text sentence components with metadata. The executable instructions specify a subject that has a definition corresponding to a metadata source. The executable instructions identify a behavior that has a definition corresponding to a metadata source. The behavior is associated with at least one subject. The behavior and at least one subject allow a user to create a text question convertible to a query to a data source associated with the metadata source.

摘要翻译： 计算机可读介质包括将文本语句分量与元数据相关联的可执行指令。 可执行指令指定具有与元数据源对应的定义的主题。 可执行指令识别具有与元数据源相对应的定义的行为。 该行为与至少一个主题相关联。 行为和至少一个主题允许用户创建可转换为与元数据源相关联的数据源的查询的文本问题。

公开(公告)号：US07766248B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11946789

申请日：2007-11-28

申请人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

发明人： Richard Webster ,  Bradley Salminen ,  Morgan Wireman

IPC分类号： E01B23/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/30

摘要： A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的模型玩具火车轨道段包括具有第一和第二端以及第一和第二侧的细长路基。 所述轨道段的所述第一和第二端构造成用于附接到相邻轨道段。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括构造成可拆卸地联接到路基的第一和第二侧中的至少一个的侧构件。 根据本发明的轨道段还包括连接到路基的第一和第二细长轨道段。 第一和第二轨道段中的每一个具有接近第一路基端的第一端和靠近第二路基端的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US20060266254A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11139073

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Richard Webster

发明人： Richard Webster

IPC分类号： B61D17/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/30 ,  A63H19/34

摘要： A system and method for providing power to a model vehicle trackside accessory includes an electrically-powered trackside accessory for a model vehicle layout, such as a model train track. The model layout includes a power rail and an a neutral rail connected to a transformer or other power supply. The layout further includes a third rail parallel to the power and neutral rails. An accessory, such as a model crossing gate or the like, is connected to either of the power or neutral rails, and to an electrically isolated section of the third rail. A model vehicle includes conductive wheel pairs connected by an conductive axle. When the model vehicle is present on the isolated rail section, at least one wheel pair completes an electric power circuit, activating the accessory. When the model vehicle departs from isolated rail section, power is cut off and the accessory is inactivated.

摘要翻译： 用于向模型车辆轨道侧附件提供动力的系统和方法包括用于模型车辆布局的电动轨道侧附件，例如模型列车轨道。 模型布局包括电源轨和连接到变压器或其他电源的中性轨。 该布局还包括平行于电源和中性导轨的第三导轨。 诸如模型交叉门等的附件连接到电力或中性轨道中的任一个以及第三轨道的电隔离部分。 模型车辆包括通过导电轴连接的导电轮对。 当模型车辆存在于隔离轨道部分上时，至少一个车轮对完成电力回路，激活附件。 当模型车辆离开隔离轨道部分时，电源被切断并且附件被停用。