[미국특허]
Grappling apparatus and method of operation
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63H-003/20
A63H-013/02
출원번호
US-0468423
(2012-05-10)
등록번호
US-9533233
(2017-01-03)
발명자
/ 주소
Rucker, J. Austin
Kafantaris, C. Evangelos
Buckman, Susie E.
Shen, Leo
Hu, Roy
Li, Josiah T. S.
출원인 / 주소
Mattel, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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초록▼
One or more methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are disclosed herein for selectively grasping one or more target objects. The apparatus includes a string and a winding mechanism. The winding mechanism is configured to selectively unwind and wind the string, wherein a first portion of the apparatus
One or more methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are disclosed herein for selectively grasping one or more target objects. The apparatus includes a string and a winding mechanism. The winding mechanism is configured to selectively unwind and wind the string, wherein a first portion of the apparatus is configured to be separated from a second portion of the apparatus when the string is unwound and wherein the first and second portions are configured to be adjacent to one another when the string is wound. A plurality of members are pivotally mounted to the apparatus and operably coupled to the winding mechanism, wherein the plurality of members are configured to grasp an object responsive to actuation of a button that is located within an area defined by the plurality of members.
대표청구항▼
1. A toy apparatus for grasping an object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of members movable between an open position and a closed position, the plurality of members defining a holding area; andan actuator disposed in the holding area, the actuator movable between a first position and a secon
1. A toy apparatus for grasping an object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of members movable between an open position and a closed position, the plurality of members defining a holding area; andan actuator disposed in the holding area, the actuator movable between a first position and a second position;a stored energy device operably coupled to the plurality of members and the actuator, the stored energy device being configured to move the plurality of members to the closed position in response to the object contacting the actuator;a toy figurine having at least one arm, the stored energy device being coupled to the at least one arm;a gear coupled between the energy storage device and the plurality of members; anda lock block coupled to the actuator and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the lock block being movable to a disengaged position in response to the object contacting the actuator. 2. The toy apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a string;a winding mechanism coupled to the string and operably coupled to the stored energy device, the winding mechanism being rotatable between a wound and an unwound position, the winding mechanism being configured to wind the string in response to the object contacting the actuator. 3. The toy apparatus of claim 2 wherein the plurality of members move from the closed position to the open position in response to the string being pulled. 4. The toy apparatus of claim 1 wherein the actuator is centrally disposed within the holding area. 5. The toy apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of members includes: a first finger defining a first portion of a periphery of the holding area, the first finger being disposed on the end of the at least one arm;a second finger defining a second portion of the periphery of the holding area, the second finger being disposed on the end of the at least one arm; andwherein the actuator is centrally disposed on a surface arranged on one side of the holding area. 6. A toy apparatus for grasping an object comprising: a plurality of members movable between an open and a closed position, the plurality of members defining a holding area;an actuator disposed in the holding area;a first gear operably coupled to the plurality of members, the first gear being rotatable to move the plurality of members from the open position to the closed position;a first mechanism operably coupled to the actuator and operably coupled to rotate the first gear, the first mechanism being configured to rotate the first gear in response to the object contacting the actuator. 7. The toy apparatus of claim 6 wherein the plurality of members include a first member and a second member, the first gear being coupled to the first member. 8. The toy apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: a second gear coupled to the second member and engaged with the first gear;a third gear coupled to the first mechanism; andat least one lock block coupled between the actuator and the third gear. 9. The toy apparatus of claim 8 wherein the at least one lock block includes a first lock block coupled between the actuator and the first gear and a second lock block disposed between the first gear and the third gear, the second lock block being movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position in response to the object contacting the actuator. 10. The toy apparatus of claim 6 further comprising a string having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the first mechanism. 11. The toy apparatus of claim 10 wherein the first mechanism is configured to wind the string in response to the object contacting the actuator. 12. The toy apparatus of claim 10 wherein the actuator is centrally disposed within the holding area. 13. The toy apparatus of claim 11 further comprising a figurine having at least one arm coupled to the string second end, the first mechanism being movable to a position distal from the arm when the string is unwound. 14. The toy apparatus of claim 12 further comprising: a second mechanism coupled to the string second end, the second mechanism configured to selectively wind the string; and,a figurine having at least one arm coupled to the second mechanism, the first mechanism being movable to a position distal from the arm when the string is unwound. 15. The toy apparatus of claim 6, wherein the actuator is movable between a first position and a second position. 16. The toy apparatus of claim 15, wherein when the object contacts the actuator, the actuator moves from the first position to the second position. 17. The toy apparatus of claim 16, wherein in the second position, the actuator is depressed. 18. A toy apparatus for grasping an object, the toy apparatus comprising: a first finger movable between a first position and a second position;a second finger movable between a third position and a fourth position, the first finger and the second finger cooperating to define a holding area;a first actuator disposed within the holding area;a string having a first end and a second end;a mechanism operably coupled to the first actuator, the first finger and the second finger, the mechanism being coupled to the string, the mechanism being configured to move the first finger and second finger and to wind the string in response to the object contacting the actuator. 19. The toy apparatus of claim 18 further comprising a figurine, the mechanism being coupled to the figurine. 20. The toy apparatus of claim 18 wherein the mechanism includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism, the first mechanism being coupled to the first end of the string, the second mechanism being operably coupled to the first finger and second finger and further being operably coupled to the string second end. 21. The toy apparatus of claim 20 wherein the first mechanism is coupled to the figurine and the second mechanism is movable to a position distal from the figurine when the string is unwound. 22. The toy mechanism of claim 21 wherein the first mechanism includes a second actuator, the first mechanism being configured to wind the string in response to an actuation of the second actuator. 23. The toy apparatus of claim 18, wherein the actuator is movable to a depressed configuration when the object contacts the actuator.
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