Abstract A toy electrical computer comprises a set of switches arranged in lines and in columns and mobile bars representing input data and movable into two different positions. Each mobile bar is provided with opening therein for the reception of detachable pegs having conducting portions, the number and arrangement of the pegs in the openings being variable in dependence upon the selected program. A plurality of indicators each represent an output datum and each is connectable between an electric current supply source and one or more of the columns of switches in accordance with the selected program. The switches of each column are connected in series by means of substantially C-shaped, resilient conducting blades the two legs of which respectively form terminals of two adjacent switches of the column. The adjacent legs of adjacent blades in a column are insulated from each other except when electrically interconnected by way of said peg conducting portion.
A toy electrical computer comprising a set of switches arranged both in lines and in columns, mobile bars representing input data and movable into two different positions, each mobile bar being provided with openings therein for the reception of detachable pegs having conducting portions, the number and arrangement of the pegs in the openings being variable in dependence upon the selected program, a plurality of indicators each of which represents an output datum and each of which is connectible between an electric current supply source and one or more of the columns of switches in accordance with the selected program, the switches of each column being connected in series by means of substantially C-shaped resilient conducting blades, the two legs of which respectively form terminals of two adjacent switches of the column, the adjacent legs of adjacent blades in a column being insulted from each other except when electrically interconnected by way of a said peg conducting portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A toy electrical computer comprising a set of switches arranged both in lines and in columns, mobile bars representing input data and movable into two different positions, each mobile bar being provided with openings therein for the reception of detachable pegs having conducting portions, the number and arrangement of the pegs in the openings being variable in dependence upon the selected program, a plurality of indicators each of which represents an output datum and each of which is connectible between an electric current supply source and one or more of the columns of switches in accordance with the selected program, the switches of each column being connected in series by means of substantially C-shaped resilient conducting blades, the two legs of which respectively form terminals of two adjacent switches of the column, the adjacent legs of adjacent blades in a column being insulted from each other except when electrically interconnected by way of a said peg conducting portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A toy electrical computer as claimed in claim 1, in which the blades are mounted in rows of fixed plates of insulating material arranged on opposite sides of the mobile bars, each plate carrying all the blades belonging to one and the same line of switches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A toy electrical computer as claimed in claim 2 in which each blade extends outwardly of its respective plate and is adapted to bear resiliently against a said peg.