IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0655236
(2007-01-19)
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등록번호 |
US-7658662
(2010-04-02)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Tremblay, Daniel
- Cyr, Stephane
- Martin, Richard
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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A toy having a pivoting member such as a dump bucket or bed, with an automatic locking system on the pivoting member. An embodiment of the present invention provides toy having a chassis, a pivoting member pivotably and slideably mounted on the chassis, and a latch mechanism. The pivoting member piv
A toy having a pivoting member such as a dump bucket or bed, with an automatic locking system on the pivoting member. An embodiment of the present invention provides toy having a chassis, a pivoting member pivotably and slideably mounted on the chassis, and a latch mechanism. The pivoting member pivots with respect to a pivot axis and slides in a direction radial to the pivot axis from a first position to a second position. The latch mechanism engages the chassis with the pivoting member in the first position and prevents the pivoting member from pivoting, and disengages the chassis from the pivoting member in the second position to allow the pivoting member to pivot.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A toy comprising: a chassis having a forward portion and a rearward portion; a pivoting member pivotably and slideably mounted on the rearward portion of the chassis, wherein the pivoting member pivots with respect to a pivot axis and slides in a direction radial to the pivot
What is claimed is: 1. A toy comprising: a chassis having a forward portion and a rearward portion; a pivoting member pivotably and slideably mounted on the rearward portion of the chassis, wherein the pivoting member pivots with respect to a pivot axis and slides in a direction radial to the pivot axis from a first pivot point at a first position to a second pivot point at a second position, wherein the second pivot point is disposed more rearward than the first pivot point, and wherein a line connecting the first pivot point with the second pivot point is inclined in a direction from the first pivot point to the second pivot point when the toy is viewed from a side elevation resting on a horizontal surface; and a latch mechanism that engages the chassis with the pivoting member in the first position and prevents the pivoting member from pivoting, and disengages the chassis from the pivoting member in the second position to allow the pivoting member to pivot, wherein the latch mechanism comprises: one of a latch and a latch receiver disposed on the pivoting member a first horizontal distance apart from the pivot axis on a side of the pivot axis opposite to a rearward end of the pivoting member, and the other of the latch and the latch receiver disposed on the chassis a second horizontal distance apart from the first pivot point, wherein the first horizontal distance is greater than the second horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver engages the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot axis is disposed at the first pivot point, wherein the other of the latch and the latch receiver is disposed on the chassis a third horizontal distance apart from the second pivot point, and wherein the third horizontal distance is greater than the first horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver disengages from the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot axis is disposed at the second pivot point. 2. The toy of claim 1, wherein the chassis defines a slot extending longitudinally in the radial direction from the first pivot point to the second pivot point, wherein the pivoting member has a pivot pin rotatably and slideably mounted within the slot, wherein, in the first position, the pivot pin is disposed at a first end of the slot, and wherein, in the second position, the pivot pin is disposed at a second end of the slot opposite the first end. 3. The toy of claim 2 wherein the slot is linearly inclined in a direction from the first end to second end with respect to the horizontal surface. 4. The toy of claim 3, wherein the slot is inclined 30 degrees. 5. The toy of claim 2, wherein the chassis defines a second slot extending longitudinally in the radial direction from the first pivot point to the second pivot point, wherein the pivoting member has a second pivot pin rotatably and slideably mounted within the second slot, wherein, in the first position, the second pivot pin is disposed at a first end of the second slot, and wherein, in the second position, the second pivot pin is disposed at a second end of the second slot opposite the first end of the second slot. 6. The toy of claim 1, wherein the pivoting member is biased to rest in the first position in an unloaded state. 7. The toy of claim 1, wherein the latch mechanism comprises: a latch protruding from the chassis; and a latch receiver on the pivoting member, wherein, when the pivoting member slides from the first position to the second position, the latch receiver disengages the latch, and wherein, when the pivoting member is in the first position and a force is applied to the pivoting member that forces the pivoting member toward the first position, the latch is further forced against the latch receiver. 8. The toy of claim 1, wherein the latch mechanism comprises: a latch protruding from the pivoting member; and a latch receiver on the chassis, wherein, when the pivoting member slides from the first position to the second position, the latch receiver disengages the latch, and wherein, when the pivoting member is in the first position and a force is applied to the pivoting member that forces the pivoting member toward the first position, the latch is further forced against the latch receiver. 9. The toy of claim 1, wherein the latch mechanism comprises a projection protruding from the chassis, wherein the projection prevents the pivoting member from pivoting in the first position, wherein, when the pivoting member slides from the first position to the second position, the projection disengages the pivoting member, and wherein, when the pivoting member is in the first position and a force is applied to the pivoting member that forces the pivoting member toward the first position, the pivoting member is further forced against the projection. 10. The toy of claim 1, wherein the pivoting member is mounted on the chassis at a first end of the pivoting member, wherein the latch mechanism engages the pivoting member at a second end of the pivoting member opposite to the first end of the pivoting member, and wherein, with the pivoting member in a horizontal position, a downward force applied to the pivoting member between the first end of the pivoting member and the pivot axis locks the latch mechanism and prevents the pivoting member from pivoting. 11. The toy of claim 1, further comprising wheels rotatably mounted on the chassis. 12. The toy of claim 1, wherein the pivoting member comprises one of a bucket and a bed. 13. A dumping toy comprising: a bucket having a forward end and a rearward end; a pivot pin attached to a portion of the bucket closer to the rearward end than the forward end; a chassis defining a slot, wherein the pivot pin is pivotably and slideably mounted within the slot, wherein the slot extends longitudinally in a direction radial to the axis of the pivot pin, wherein the slot has a first end closer to the forward end than the rearward end and a second end opposite to the first end, and wherein the slot is inclined in a direction from the first end to the second end when the toy is viewed from a side elevation resting on a horizontal surface; and a latch mechanism that engages the chassis with the bucket when the pivot pin is disposed at the first end of the slot and prevents the bucket from pivoting, and disengages the chassis from the bucket when the pivot pin is disposed at the second end of the slot and allows the bucket to pivot, the latch mechanism comprising: one of a latch and a latch receiver disposed on the bucket a first horizontal distance apart from the pivot pin on a side of the pivot pin opposite to the rearward end, and the other of the latch and the latch receiver disposed on the chassis a second horizontal distance apart from the first end of the slot, wherein the first horizontal distance is greater than the second horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver engages the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the first end of the slot, wherein the other of the latch and the latch receiver is disposed on the chassis a third horizontal distance apart from the second end of the slot, and wherein the third horizontal distance is greater than the first horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver disengages from the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the second end of the slot. 14. The toy of claim 13, wherein, with the bucket in a horizontal position, a downward force applied to the bucket between the rearward end and the pivot axis locks the latch mechanism and prevents the bucket from pivoting. 15. The toy of claim 13, wherein the latch mechanism comprises: a latch integral with and protruding from the chassis; and a latch receiver integral with the bucket, wherein the latch is disposed within the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the first end of the slot, and wherein the latch is spaced apart from the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the second end of the slot. 16. The toy of claim 15, wherein the latch has a triangular cross-section and is resiliently deformable, such that when the bucket, staffing from an unfolded position, pivots toward the latch with the pivot pin disposed at the first end of the slot, the latch contacts the latch receiver, deflects, and snaps over the latch receiver. 17. The toy of claim 15, wherein the latch has a triangular cross-section, such that when the bucket, starting from an unfolded position, pivots toward the latch with the pivot pin disposed at the first end of the slot, the latch contacts the latch receiver, pushes the latch receiver so that the pivot pin slides toward the second end of the slot and allows the latch to engage the latch receiver. 18. The toy of claim 13, further comprising wheels mounted on the chassis. 19. A dumping toy vehicle comprising: a bucket having a forward end and a rearward end; a pivot pin attached to the bucket closer to the rearward end than the forward end; a chassis defining an oblong slot, wherein the pivot pin is pivotably and slideably mounted within the slot, wherein the slot extends longitudinally in a direction radial to the axis of the pivot pin, wherein the slot has a first end closer to the forward end than the rearward end and a second end opposite to the first end, and wherein the slot is inclined in a direction from the first end to the second end with respect to a horizontal surface on which the toy rests; a latch mechanism that engages the chassis with the bucket when the pivot pin is disposed at the first end of the slot and prevents the bucket from pivoting, and disengages the chassis from the bucket when the pivot pin is disposed at the second end of the slot and allows the bucket to pivot, the latch mechanism comprising: one of a latch and a latch receiver disposed on the bucket a first horizontal distance apart from the pivot pin on a side of the pivot pin opposite to the rearward end, and the other of the latch and the latch receiver disposed on the chassis a second horizontal distance apart from the first end of the slot, wherein the first horizontal distance is greater than the second horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver engages the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the first end of the slot, wherein the other of the latch and the latch receiver is disposed on the chassis a third horizontal distance apart from the second end of the slot, and wherein the third horizontal distance is greater than the first horizontal distance such that the one of the latch and the latch receiver disengages from the other of the latch and the latch receiver when the pivot pin is disposed at the second end of the slot; and wheels rotatably mounted on the chassis, wherein the wheels rest on the horizontal surface.
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