US20050202747A1 - Front axle unit for a toy vehicle - Google Patents
Front axle unit for a toy vehicleDownload PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20050202747A1 US20050202747A1US11/077,149US7714905AUS2005202747A1US 20050202747 A1US20050202747 A1US 20050202747A1US 7714905 AUS7714905 AUS 7714905AUS 2005202747 A1US2005202747 A1US 2005202747A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- front axle
- axle unit
- longitudinal
- front wheels
- arm sections
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
- A63H17/14—Endless-track automobiles or trucks
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
- A63H17/26—Details; Accessories
- A63H17/262—Chassis; Wheel mountings; Wheels; Axles; Suspensions; Fitting body portions to chassis
Definitions
- the present inventionrelates to a front axle unit for a toy vehicle, e.g., for operation on a racetrack, having a chassis which accommodates a rear axle unit as well as a front axle unit with front wheels.
- DE 76 16 672 U1shows a model vehicle having a chassis with a U-shaped cross section whose parallel legs run in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and support the rear front axles.
- the front axlehas transverse control arms mounted on the legs and in turn connected to front wheels via wheel arms.
- the wheel base of the front wheelsis invariable due to the given construction.
- EP 1 275 424 A1shows a comparable construction in the form of a remote-control, track-guided toy vehicle on a racetrack.
- the front axlehas bearing sections for an axle shaft connected to the front wheels.
- the wheelsare not spring mounted and their wheel base is fixed.
- DE 37 22 618 C2shows a toy vehicle having a vehicle body mounted on a chassis.
- the chassishas drive wheels and supporting wheels. Different selectable journals for these supporting wheels are provided for the supporting wheels on the two longitudinal sides of the chassis.
- An object of the present inventionis to provide a front axle unit for a toy vehicle characterized by simple and functional construction.
- the wheel mount for the front wheels of the front axle unitshould also operate with a high efficiency.
- the adjustment devicefor the wheel base of the front wheels, the driving properties of the toy vehicle can be influenced in a controlled manner.
- the adjustment deviceis not only simple to operate but also forms an easily implemented construction with the fixation device and the relatively mobile arm sections situated one above the other.
- the novel constructionis further supported by the gear teeth on the arm sections and an adjustment housing.
- the longitudinal control arms on the arm sections for the guidance of the front wheelsform an advantageous wheel mount, whereby the longitudinal control arms with the arm sections constitute a shock-mounted composite control arm axle which contributes to a good driving performance of the toy vehicle in a controlled manner.
- FIG. 1is a perspective view from above of a chassis of a toy vehicle according to the present invention
- FIG. 2is a similar perspective, enlarged view of a detail of the front axle unit shown in FIG. 1 axle according to the present invention
- FIG. 3is a partial perspective, enlarged view of a detail from FIG. 2 ,
- FIG. 4is an exploded perspective view of the front axle unit shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 5is a sectional view along line V-V in FIG. 1 .
- a toy vehicle 1of which only a chassis 2 is shown, is provided with a guide groove 4 for operation on a racetrack 3 shown schematically in FIG. 1 .
- a nose-like guide element 5 of a guide mechanism 6engages in the guide groove 4 and is connected to the chassis 2 .
- the chassis 2is connected to a front axle unit 9 comprising front wheels 7 , 8 and to a rear axle unit 12 having rear wheels 10 , 11 .
- the front axle unit 9 and the rear axle unit 12are optionally configured as modules or integral structures of the chassis 2 .
- the front axle unit 9is a module connected to a central frame 13 of the chassis 2 .
- An adjustment device 14 as seen in FIG. 2is operative between the front wheels 7 , 8 of the front axle unit 9 , to permit variations in the wheel base (medium wheel base Swm, larger wheel base Swg and smaller wheel base Swk) to be able to connect bodies of different sizes, for example, to the chassis 2 , i.e., to achieve desired dynamic driving effects.
- the adjustment device 14is provided on a transverse member 15 having two arm sections 16 , 17 situated one above the other (see also FIG. 4 ).
- the arm sections 16 , 17are configured to be relatively mobile (in directions RI and RII) in relation to one another, but they can also be locked in position by fixing device 18 .
- the arm sections 16 , 17 of the transverse member 15run across or transversely to the longitudinal direction A-A of the vehicle and have approximately rectangular plates 19 , 20 ( FIG. 4 ) which are provided on longitudinal sides 21 , 22 with first gear teeth Vze.
- the first gear teeth Vzecooperates with the second gear teeth Vzz of an adjustment housing 23 of the fixation device 18 .
- the adjustment housing 23has a U-shaped cross section 24 with legs 25 , 26 which serve to accommodate the plates 19 , 20 of the respective arm sections 16 , 17 .
- the second gear teeth Vzzare arranged on the inside of the legs 25 , 26 .
- a catch part 27which holds the arm sections 16 , 17 in position in the adjustment housing 23 , sits on the adjustment housing 23 above the U-shaped cross section 24 .
- the adjustment housing 23is mounted on a front axle frame 28 of the front axle unit 9 .
- the arm sections 16 , 17are connected to respective longitudinal control arms 29 , 30 aligned in the longitudinal direction A-A of the vehicle adjustment to the front wheels 7 , 8 .
- These longitudinal control arms 29 , 30run approximately horizontally in a basic design position and, together with the arm sections 16 , 17 , form a composite control arm axle 31 .
- the arm sections 16 , 17are therefore configured to have spring elasticity, with the front wheels 7 , 8 adapting to the properties of the road surface of the racetrack 3 via the longitudinal control arms 29 , 30 in operation of the toy vehicle 1 .
- the longitudinal control arms 29 , 30On the free sides 32 , 33 , the longitudinal control arms 29 , 30 have fork-like receptacles 34 , 35 for bearing bushings 36 , 37 which surround an axle 38 carrying the front wheels 7 , 8 .
- the longitudinal control arms 29 , 30run in front of the axle 38 as seen in the travel direction B.
- the front axle frame 28 of the front axle unit 9is brought up to the central frame 13 with longitudinal arms 39 , 40 extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction A-A with vertical threaded bores 41 ( FIG. 5 ) integrated where into.
- the longitudinal beams 39 , 40are mounted on a base frame 42 by screws 43 which are screwed into the threaded bores 41 from the under side 44 of the base frame 42 .
- the longitudinal beams 39 , 40are connected to guide walls 45 , 46 of the central frame 13 .
Landscapes
- Toys (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- This application claims the priority of German Application No. 102004011934.1, filed Mar. 11, 2004, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.
- The present invention relates to a front axle unit for a toy vehicle, e.g., for operation on a racetrack, having a chassis which accommodates a rear axle unit as well as a front axle unit with front wheels.
- DE 76 16 672 U1 shows a model vehicle having a chassis with a U-shaped cross section whose parallel legs run in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and support the rear front axles. The front axle has transverse control arms mounted on the legs and in turn connected to front wheels via wheel arms. The wheel base of the front wheels is invariable due to the given construction.
- EP 1 275 424 A1 shows a comparable construction in the form of a remote-control, track-guided toy vehicle on a racetrack. The front axle has bearing sections for an axle shaft connected to the front wheels. The wheels are not spring mounted and their wheel base is fixed.
- DE 37 22 618 C2 shows a toy vehicle having a vehicle body mounted on a chassis. The chassis has drive wheels and supporting wheels. Different selectable journals for these supporting wheels are provided for the supporting wheels on the two longitudinal sides of the chassis.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a front axle unit for a toy vehicle characterized by simple and functional construction. However, the wheel mount for the front wheels of the front axle unit should also operate with a high efficiency.
- This and other objects have been achieved by providing a wheel base adjustment device between the front wheels of the front axle unit.
- Some of the main advantages achieved with the present invention include the fact that due to the adjustment device for the wheel base of the front wheels, the driving properties of the toy vehicle can be influenced in a controlled manner. The adjustment device is not only simple to operate but also forms an easily implemented construction with the fixation device and the relatively mobile arm sections situated one above the other.
- The novel construction is further supported by the gear teeth on the arm sections and an adjustment housing. Finally, the longitudinal control arms on the arm sections for the guidance of the front wheels form an advantageous wheel mount, whereby the longitudinal control arms with the arm sections constitute a shock-mounted composite control arm axle which contributes to a good driving performance of the toy vehicle in a controlled manner.
- Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of a chassis of a toy vehicle according to the present invention,FIG. 2 is a similar perspective, enlarged view of a detail of the front axle unit shown inFIG. 1 axle according to the present invention,FIG. 3 is a partial perspective, enlarged view of a detail fromFIG. 2 ,FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the front axle unit shown inFIG. 2 ,FIG. 5 is a sectional view along line V-V inFIG. 1 .- A toy vehicle1, of which only a
chassis 2 is shown, is provided with aguide groove 4 for operation on a racetrack3 shown schematically inFIG. 1 . A nose-like guide element 5 of aguide mechanism 6 engages in theguide groove 4 and is connected to thechassis 2. Thechassis 2 is connected to afront axle unit 9 comprisingfront wheels rear axle unit 12 havingrear wheels 10,11. Thefront axle unit 9 and therear axle unit 12 are optionally configured as modules or integral structures of thechassis 2. In the illustrated embodiment, thefront axle unit 9 is a module connected to acentral frame 13 of thechassis 2. - An
adjustment device 14 as seen inFIG. 2 is operative between thefront wheels front axle unit 9, to permit variations in the wheel base (medium wheel base Swm, larger wheel base Swg and smaller wheel base Swk) to be able to connect bodies of different sizes, for example, to thechassis 2, i.e., to achieve desired dynamic driving effects. Theadjustment device 14 is provided on atransverse member 15 having twoarm sections FIG. 4 ). Thearm sections fixing device 18. Thearm sections transverse member 15 run across or transversely to the longitudinal direction A-A of the vehicle and have approximatelyrectangular plates 19,20 (FIG. 4 ) which are provided onlongitudinal sides adjustment housing 23 of thefixation device 18. Theadjustment housing 23 has a U-shapedcross section 24 withlegs plates respective arm sections legs catch part 27, which holds thearm sections adjustment housing 23, sits on theadjustment housing 23 above the U-shapedcross section 24. Theadjustment housing 23 is mounted on afront axle frame 28 of thefront axle unit 9. - The
arm sections longitudinal control arms front wheels longitudinal control arms arm sections control arm axle 31. Thearm sections front wheels longitudinal control arms free sides longitudinal control arms like receptacles bearing bushings axle 38 carrying thefront wheels longitudinal control arms axle 38 as seen in the travel direction B. - The
front axle frame 28 of thefront axle unit 9 is brought up to thecentral frame 13 withlongitudinal arms FIG. 5 ) integrated where into. Thelongitudinal beams base frame 42 byscrews 43 which are screwed into the threadedbores 41 from the under side44 of thebase frame 42. Finally, thelongitudinal beams guide walls central frame 13. - The foregoing disclosure has been set forth merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.
Claims (11)
1-10. (canceled)
11. The front axle unit for a toy vehicle operable on a racetrack, comprising a chassis for accommodating a vehicle rear axle unit and a front axle unit having front wheels, and an adjustment device for a wheel base of the front wheels between the front wheels.
12. A front axle unit ofclaim 11 , wherein the adjustment device is operatively arranged on a transverse member having arm sections one above the other, so as to be mobile in relation to one another and lockable by a fixing device.
13. The front axle unit ofclaim 12 , wherein the arm sections have approximately rectangular plates provided with first gear teeth on longitudinal sides thereof, said first gear teeth cooperating with second gear teeth of an adjustment housing of the fixing device.
14. The front axle unit ofclaim 13 , wherein the adjustment housing has a U-shaped cross section for accommodating the plates; and a catch part is operatively arranged above the U-shaped cross section.
15. The front axle unit ofclaim 13 , wherein the adjustment housing is operatively mounted on a front axle frame of the front axle unit.
16. The front axle unit ofclaim 12 , wherein the arm sections are operatively connected to longitudinal control arms adjacent to the front wheels and configured to guide the front wheels.
17. The front axle unit ofclaim 16 , wherein the longitudinal control arms and the arm sections constitute a composite steering axle.
18. The front axle unit ofclaim 16 , wherein the longitudinal control arms (29 and30) comprise fork-like receptacles for bearing bushes surrounding an axle shaft carrying the front wheels on free sides.
19. The front axle unit ofclaim 15 , wherein the front axle frame comprises a longitudinal member arranged proximate a central frame of the chassis and integrated into threaded bores, and the longitudinal beams are mounted with screws on a base frame of the central frame, with the screws being screwed into the threaded bores from an underside of the base frame.
20. The front axle unit ofclaim 19 , wherein the longitudinal beams are in contact with guide walls of the central frame.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE102004011934.1 | 2004-03-11 | ||
| DE102004011934ADE102004011934B4 (en) | 2004-03-11 | 2004-03-11 | Front axle unit for a toy vehicle |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US20050202747A1true US20050202747A1 (en) | 2005-09-15 |
Family
ID=34895227
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| US11/077,149AbandonedUS20050202747A1 (en) | 2004-03-11 | 2005-03-11 | Front axle unit for a toy vehicle |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20050202747A1 (en) |
| CN (1) | CN100571829C (en) |
| DE (1) | DE102004011934B4 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20050208869A1 (en)* | 2004-03-11 | 2005-09-22 | Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Toy vehicle having an electric drive |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102005002882B4 (en) | 2005-01-21 | 2013-09-26 | Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Chassis for a track-guided on a railway toy vehicle |
| DE102005002883B4 (en)* | 2005-01-21 | 2013-10-10 | Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Rear axle of a chassis for a toy vehicle |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4298209A (en)* | 1979-07-23 | 1981-11-03 | John Peters | Detachable roller skate with rear brake |
| US4545592A (en)* | 1983-11-02 | 1985-10-08 | Boris Taskovic | Adjustable width luggage carrier apparatus |
| US4717367A (en)* | 1986-01-21 | 1988-01-05 | Marvin Glass & Associates | Toy vehicle with extendable section |
| US5320574A (en)* | 1991-07-31 | 1994-06-14 | Ideal Loisirs | Toy vehicle with steerable wheels |
| US5380231A (en)* | 1993-11-15 | 1995-01-10 | Lanard Toys Limited | Toy that disassembles upon an impact |
| US5674105A (en)* | 1996-05-10 | 1997-10-07 | Namkung Promotions Inc. | Self-propelled toy vehicle |
| US5791967A (en)* | 1997-02-28 | 1998-08-11 | Yeh; Ping-Lin | Toy car |
| US6164897A (en)* | 1998-06-30 | 2000-12-26 | Edwards; Jerry A | Adjustment for tow dolly |
Family Cites Families (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE7616672U1 (en)* | 1976-05-25 | 1976-09-16 | Modellbau Heinrich Schnappinger, 7913 Senden | READY TO DRIVE UNDERFRAME FOR A MODEL VEHICLE |
| DE3722618A1 (en)* | 1987-07-09 | 1989-01-26 | Kurt Hesse | Toy vehicle |
| DD291297A5 (en)* | 1990-01-02 | 1991-06-27 | Sdag Wismut,De | TRACK-WIDE CHANGING CHASSIS OPTIONAL FRONT OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVEN MACHINES |
| EP1275424A1 (en)* | 2001-07-10 | 2003-01-15 | Hornby Hobbies Limited | Toy vehicle |
- 2004
- 2004-03-11DEDE102004011934Apatent/DE102004011934B4/ennot_activeExpired - Fee Related
- 2005
- 2005-03-11USUS11/077,149patent/US20050202747A1/ennot_activeAbandoned
- 2005-03-11CNCNB2005100547368Apatent/CN100571829C/ennot_activeExpired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4298209A (en)* | 1979-07-23 | 1981-11-03 | John Peters | Detachable roller skate with rear brake |
| US4545592A (en)* | 1983-11-02 | 1985-10-08 | Boris Taskovic | Adjustable width luggage carrier apparatus |
| US4717367A (en)* | 1986-01-21 | 1988-01-05 | Marvin Glass & Associates | Toy vehicle with extendable section |
| US5320574A (en)* | 1991-07-31 | 1994-06-14 | Ideal Loisirs | Toy vehicle with steerable wheels |
| US5380231A (en)* | 1993-11-15 | 1995-01-10 | Lanard Toys Limited | Toy that disassembles upon an impact |
| US5674105A (en)* | 1996-05-10 | 1997-10-07 | Namkung Promotions Inc. | Self-propelled toy vehicle |
| US5791967A (en)* | 1997-02-28 | 1998-08-11 | Yeh; Ping-Lin | Toy car |
| US6164897A (en)* | 1998-06-30 | 2000-12-26 | Edwards; Jerry A | Adjustment for tow dolly |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20050208869A1 (en)* | 2004-03-11 | 2005-09-22 | Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Toy vehicle having an electric drive |
| US7429204B2 (en)* | 2004-03-11 | 2008-09-30 | Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Toy vehicle having an electric drive |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE102004011934A1 (en) | 2005-09-29 |
| CN100571829C (en) | 2009-12-23 |
| CN1666804A (en) | 2005-09-14 |
| DE102004011934B4 (en) | 2009-08-20 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CN103153663B (en) | Two-wheel rut vehicle by the axletree of motorized motions | |
| US7819411B2 (en) | Six link independent suspension for a drive axle | |
| JP4901688B2 (en) | Body front structure | |
| CA2560433A1 (en) | Motor-driven power steering unit support structure | |
| RU2529234C2 (en) | High-clearance vehicle suspension with spacer arranged between axle and bracket for attachment of wheel hub for control over operating clearance | |
| ATE416939T1 (en) | VEHICLE SUSPENSION WITH CABER MODIFICATION | |
| SI1592598T1 (en) | Steerable single wheel unit for trailers | |
| CN102806820A (en) | Twist beam axle provided with Watt linkage | |
| DE50203049D1 (en) | Front module with mounting bracket for a motor vehicle | |
| US20050202747A1 (en) | Front axle unit for a toy vehicle | |
| US6601665B2 (en) | Bogey beam axle support for utility vehicles | |
| US7429204B2 (en) | Toy vehicle having an electric drive | |
| US6557661B1 (en) | Front axle suspension mechanism for utility vehicles | |
| US6350173B1 (en) | Magnetic steering assembly for a toy vehicle | |
| JP2004081757A (en) | Truck structure of skate board | |
| CN111344166B (en) | Single-wheel drive device for a motor vehicle and corresponding motor vehicle | |
| US6827627B2 (en) | Magnetic steering assembly for a toy vehicle | |
| HU222093B1 (en) | Vehicle | |
| CN208469486U (en) | A kind of double anti-vibration structures for electric flatbed tricycle | |
| JP4872311B2 (en) | Suspension member structure | |
| KR100568132B1 (en) | Chassis module common assembly jig of car | |
| CN204749769U (en) | Connecting piece, structural component , modularization chassis system, vehicle | |
| KR100580511B1 (en) | Ball joint type trailing link mounting structure | |
| JP2001278165A (en) | Wheel mounting part structure for small electric car | |
| JP2004284520A (en) | Suspension device for vehicle |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Assignment | Owner name:DR. ING H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY Free format text:ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:REUTER, UWE;WEIDNER, THOMAS;KROENER, RALF;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:016596/0206;SIGNING DATES FROM 20050221 TO 20050309 | |
| AS | Assignment | Owner name:DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (COMPAN Free format text:MERGER;ASSIGNOR:DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT;REEL/FRAME:021184/0926 Effective date:20070427 | |
| STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation | Free format text:ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |