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Toy vehicle remote winding apparatus
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-02
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A winding device for providing a torque input to a mechanically powered toy vehicle situated remotely from the winding device, the torque being produced by the winding device and coupled to the toy vehicle through flexible coupling means such as a Bowden cable, for example. The winding device may be disposed in a housing simulating an automobile service station pump, and the Bowden cable may represent a fuel delivery hose. The housing may also be mounted on a base which includes a section of toy vehicle track whereon the vehicle travels, and, gate and twist restraining arrangement may be mounted on the base to stabilize the toy when the torque is introduced. The toy vehicle may preferably include a negator type mechanical motor in which spring-wound drums are horizontally mounted to provide a compact and low profile.
Inventors
- 👤 G Buck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/24; A63H17/00; A63H17/26; A63H17/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
Remote winding apparatus and a mechanical powered toy vehicle having a torque input receptacle, comprising: toy vehicle track upon which said toy vehicle travels; winding mechanism housing disposed adjacent said track, said housing including a winding mechanism with an output torque terminal; flexible coupling means including an elongate torque transmitting flexible coupling member, one end of said coupling member being operatively coupled to said output torque terminal and the other end thereof being removably coupled to said torque input receptacle whereby torque developed in said winding mechanism is transmitted to a toy vehicle standing on said track; toy vehicle restraining means associated with said track adjacent said housing for restraining movement of said toy vehicle when said torque is being transmitted thereto; said restraining means including restraining barrier means positioned adjacent said housing along a side of said track for limiting the twisting of a toy vehicle when said torque is being transmitted thereto and a fixed barrier wall diagonally disposed with respect to the longitudinal axis of said track and a separate resilient restraint arm means for providing a return vehicle-track alignment force to said vehicle when said torque is no longer being transmitted thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
Remote winding apparatus and a mechanical powered toy vehicle having a torque input receptacle, comprising: toy vehicle track upon which said toy vehicle travels; winding mechanism housing disposed adjacent said track, said housing including a winding mechanism with an output torque terminal; flexible coupling means including an elongate torque transmitting flexible coupling member, one end of said coupling member being operatively coupled to said output torque terminal and the other end thereof being removably coupled to said torque input receptacle whereby torque developed in said winding mechanism is transmitted to a toy vehicle standing on said track; toy vehicle restraining means associated with said track adjacent said housing for restraining movement of said toy vehicle when said torque is being transmitted thereto; said restraining means including restraining barrier means positioned adjacent said housing along a side of said track for limiting the twisting of a toy vehicle when said torque is being transmitted thereto and a fixed barrier wall diagonally disposed with respect to the longitudinal axis of said track and a separate resilient restraint arm means for providing a return vehicle-track alignment force to said vehicle when said torque is no longer being transmitted thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Remote winding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle track and said housing are an integral part of a base, and wherein said restraint arm means includes a resilient arm having a first end fixedly attached to said base and a second end contacting one end of said toy vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Remote winding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said toy vehicle includes a rear portion and drive wheels at the rear portion thereof, and wherein said second end of said Resilient arm contacts said rear portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A remote winding apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said drive wheels turn with the introduction of said torque and wherein said base includes friction relieving means allowing said driven wheels to turn freely while said torque is being introduced to said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A remote winding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said friction relieving means includes depressions under said driven wheels when said torque is being introduced into said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
Remote winding system and a toy vehicle having a self-contained mechanical motor and a torque input receptacle to wind said motor, comprising: a frame to positionably locate said toy vehicle when torque is transmitted thereto; manually actuable means mounted on said frame, said means including a gearing arrangement; and coupling means operatively coupled to said gearing arrangement removably engaging said torque input receptacle and transmitting torque supplied by said manually actuable means to said mechanical motor of said toy vehicle said gearing arrangement including means for limiting the magnitude of the torque delivered to said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
Remote winding system and a toy vehicle having a self-contained mechanical motor and a torque input receptacle to wind said motor, comprising: a frame to positionably locate said toy vehicle when torque is transmitted thereto; manually actuable means mounted on said frame, said means including a gearing arrangement; and coupling means operatively coupled to said gearing arrangement removably engaging said torque input receptacle and transmitting torque supplied by said manually actuable means to said mechanical motor of said toy vehicle said gearing arrangement including means for limiting the magnitude of the torque delivered to said vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
Remote winding apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said toy vehicle includes a spring driven motor operatively coupled to said input receptacle, and wherein said to limiting means includes a clutch means preventing over-winding of said spring driven motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A remote winding apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said toothed gearing arrangement provides a step-up gearing ratio.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A remote winding apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said clutch mechanism includes means for allowing the transmission of torque in only one direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
Remote winding system and a toy vehicle having a self-contained mechanical motor permanently drivingly connected to drive wheels and a torque input receptacle to wind said motor, comprising: a frame to positionably locate said toy vehicle when torque is transmitted thereto and a trackway on said frame for rollably supporting said vehicle; manually actuable means mounted on said frame, said means including a gearing arrangement; coupling means operatively coupled to said gearing arrangement removably engaging said torque input receptacle and transmitting torque supplied by said manually actuable means to said mechanical motor of said toy vehicle; and means responsive to delivery of torque to said input receptacle to disengage said drive wheels from said trackway whereby said drive wheels may rotate freely while said motor is being wound.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
Remote winding system and a toy vehicle having a self-contained mechanical motor permanently drivingly connected to drive wheels and a torque input receptacle to wind said motor, comprising: a frame to positionably locate said toy vehicle when torque is transmitted thereto and a trackway on said frame for rollably supporting said vehicle; manually actuable means mounted on said frame, said means including a gearing arrangement; coupling means operatively coupled to said gearing arrangement removably engaging said torque input receptacle and transmitting torque supplied by said manually actuable means to said mechanical motor of said toy vehicle; and means responsive to delivery of torque to said input receptacle to disengage said drive wheels from said trackway whereby said drive wheels may rotate freely while said motor is being wound.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |