초록 ▼

A toy water gun assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a water gun and a filling station. The filling station connects to a water source such as a hose. The gun connects to the filling station such that, when connected, the trigger is secured in a locked stated, preventing the user from discha

A toy water gun assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a water gun and a filling station. The filling station connects to a water source such as a hose. The gun connects to the filling station such that, when connected, the trigger is secured in a locked stated, preventing the user from discharging the gun while mounted on the station. In operation, the gun is connected to the filling station until the water reservoir on the gun is filled. The gun is then released from the filling station by engaging a release lever or button. The gun is fully charged, with the water being pressurized during the filling process.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A water gun assembly comprising: a filling station operable to connect to a pressurized fluid source including: an inlet adapted to connect to the water source, andan outlet; anda water gun including: a trigger mechanism operable to move from an opened position, in which fluid is discharged from

1. A water gun assembly comprising: a filling station operable to connect to a pressurized fluid source including: an inlet adapted to connect to the water source, andan outlet; anda water gun including: a trigger mechanism operable to move from an opened position, in which fluid is discharged from the gun, to a closed position, wherein discharge of fluid from the gun is prevented, anda lock mechanism configured to selective secure the trigger mechanism in the closed position, the mounting of the gun onto the filling station activating the lock mechanism securing the trigger mechanism in its closed position. 2. The water gun assembly of claim 1, wherein the filling station outlet includes a receptacle and the gun includes a probe that is received by the receptacle to form a fluid tight connection between the gun and the filling station. 3. The water gun assembly of claim 1, wherein the lock mechanism includes a locking member that is movable between a locked position and a released position relative to the trigger mechanism, the locking member in its locked position preventing the trigger mechanism from moving to its opened position. 4. The water gun assembly of claim 3, wherein the locking member is moved to its locked position when the water gun is mounted on the filling station. 5. The water gun assembly of claim 3, wherein the lock mechanism includes a biasing mechanism that biases the locking member in its released position. 6. The water gun assembly of claim 3, wherein the trigger mechanism can be moved between its opened position and its closed position when the locking member is in its released position. 7. The water gun assembly of claim 3, wherein the locking member engages the trigger mechanism when the locking member is in its locked position. 8. The water gun assembly of claim 1, wherein the filling station includes a portion defining a receptacle and the gun includes an extension that is inserted into the receptacle when the gun is mounted to the filling station. 9. The water gun assembly of claim 8, wherein the portion includes an abutment surface that engages the lock mechanism to move the lock mechanism from a released position to a locked position relative to the trigger mechanism, the locking member in its locked position preventing the trigger mechanism from moving to its opened position. 10. The water gun assembly of claim 9, wherein the lock mechanism includes a locking member that slides between the locked position and the released position. 11. The water gun assembly of claim 1, wherein mounting the gun onto the filling station engages a filling station control valve, thereby opening the valve to permit the transfer of fluid to the gun. 12. A water gun, comprising: a body including a reservoir configured to hold a liquid, the reservoir being filled by the liquid when the water gun is connected to a filling station;a trigger mechanism coupled to the body, the trigger mechanism engageable by a user to control the discharge of any liquid from the reservoir, the trigger mechanism being movable between a first position in which liquid is discharged from the reservoir and a second position in which liquid is not discharged from the reservoir; anda lock mechanism coupled to the body, the lock mechanism being selectively engageable with the trigger mechanism and the filling station, the lock mechanism preventing movement of the trigger mechanism from its second position to its first position when the body is coupled to the filling station. 13. The water gun of claim 12, wherein the lock mechanism includes an engagement member that is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, the engagement member in its locking position preventing movement of the trigger mechanism relative to the body, and the engagement member in its unlocking position permitting movement of the trigger mechanism relative to the body. 14. The water gun of claim 13, wherein the engagement member is moved to and maintained in its locking position when the water gun is mounted on the filling station. 15. The water gun of claim 13, wherein the engagement member is coupled to the body and is slidable between the locking position and the unlocking position. 16. The water gun of claim 13, wherein the lock mechanism includes a biasing mechanism that biases the engagement member into its unlocking position. 17. The water gun of claim 12, wherein the lock mechanism prevents movement of the trigger mechanism from its second position to its first position when the lock mechanism is engaged by the filling station. 18. A water gun, comprising: a body including a reservoir configured to hold a liquid, the body being connectable with a filling station to supply the liquid to the reservoir;a trigger mechanism coupled to the body, the trigger mechanism being movable between a first position in which liquid from the reservoir is discharged from the body and a second position in which liquid is not discharged from the body; anda lock mechanism selectively engageable with the trigger mechanism, the lock mechanism preventing movement of the trigger mechanism from its second position to its first position when the lock mechanism is engaged by the filling station. 19. The water gun of claim 18, wherein the lock mechanism includes a movable member that can be placed in a locking position in engagement with the trigger mechanism and in an unlocking position spaced from the trigger mechanism, the movable member being in its locking position when the movable member is engaged by the filling station. 20. The water gun of claim 19, wherein the movable member prevents movement of the trigger mechanism when the movable member is in its locking position.