CN2636934Y

CN2636934Y - Model train track connection device

Info

Publication number: CN2636934Y
Application number: CN 03275822
Authority: CN
Inventors: 林铭雄
Original assignee: TOUCH-RAIL MODELS CORP
Current assignee: TOUCH-RAIL MODELS CORP
Priority date: 2003-07-10
Filing date: 2003-07-10
Publication date: 2004-09-01
Anticipated expiration: 2013-07-10

Abstract

The utility model relates to a module vehicle track combined device, all the end parts of track units are provided with button holes which are through from up to down, the button holes can match with buckle blocks which are arranged at the side surfaces and present a 'Pi' shape of the profiles for buckling, therefore, the buckle blocks can be pressed in two adjacent button holes at the end parts which are positioned at the connection of the two track units from the above after the arrangement and positioning of the two track units, so as to provide the easy assembly effect, in addition, the side edges of the buckle blocks can be provided with buckle cone sheets which are buckled on the edges of the button holes to provide the stable buckling effect, in addition, the bottom surfaces of the edges of the button holes of all the end parts of the track units which can be covered by the buckle blocks are provided with mounting holes, which can be conducive to the combination of the bottom surfaces of the tracks with supporting devices to increase the height.

Description

Model car track coupling apparatus

Technical field

The utility model is a kind of model car track coupling apparatus, and it is a kind of track coupling apparatus in order to supply model car to travel in conjunction with track element with the formation extension rail.

Background technology

The model car track mainly is for the model train usefulness of travelling in traditional design, certainly also can be for other line car utilizations, early stage this type of model car is almost entirely by external import, just having partly in recent years, domestic manufacturers begin to produce, because external general mood of collecting model train prevails, so model train has exceeded the category of toy for children already, and becomes fashionable product suitable for all ages.

Existing model car track is different and different according to production firm or model car specification, so can see numerous different products on the market, for the ease of peddling and transportation and sales, so its track is all adopted the design that track element is assembled, its technological core then is the design of its coupling apparatus, in the model car track of traditional type modal promptly as shown in Figure 5, its two ends in track element (70) are provided with a projection (72) and a groove (74) respectively, at two track elements (70) is that projection (72) is received in the groove (74) when combining, the track element of this kind product (70) is to make with timber, simultaneously be equipped with rail groove (76) on the two sides of this track element (70), when user's desire is arranged in the track element (70) of curved arc shape different curved arc direction, only needing this track element (70) turn-over is the direction of convertible its curved arc, quite convenient in the operation utilization.

Obtain the restriction that is difficult for reaching processing cost based on material, be to have manufacturer to develop No. 87218012 " toy train track groups assembling structure " novel patent case by plastic cement material one ejection formation, its structure as shown in Figure 6, it is that a end in track element (80) is concaved with an interlocking portion (82), then convex with a scarfing slot (84) at other end, plurality of tracks unit (80) build-in can be connected thus, this kind design concept is continued to use the projection of aforementioned conventional formula and the structure of groove fit, it is to be provided with slightly tool flexible interlocking portion (82) and scarfing slot (84) in order to solve the problem that projection (72) between traditional type track element (70) and groove (74) cooperate the tight ness rating deficiency.

Desired assembling changed effect when above-mentioned two kinds of tracks design all can reach design on general assembly operation; but it only limits to the assembling on the plane; that is it must allow each track element (70; 80) bottom surface is placed on the planes such as floor or desktop and assembles; if the position that its assembling is settled has height to rise and fall, then its track element (70,80) binding site promptly can't be guaranteed smooth; especially when train vibration influence on it and when weight load or vibration were arranged, this binding site promptly easily got loose.

In above-mentioned two tracks design, also can't provide three-dimensional effect of installing in addition, because fastidious player or collector hate to already and sprawl track in the plane, or be subjected to the spatial constraints of home environment, set up the build attitude and wish track to be maked somebody a mere figurehead, the coupling apparatus of these two kinds of tracks promptly can't provide appropriate positioning function under the state that soars, certainly also do not possess the dependency structure that sets up into the solid type attitude is arranged, so such track still has the space of improvement.

In order to provide the user rail bracket can be set as the demand of three-dimensional kenel, someone has developed as No. 88218333 " structure-improved of toy train track " novel patent, its basic structure as shown in Figure 7, it is the lug (91) that is provided with extratensive type in end central authorities of track element (90), and the semicircle shape hook part (92) of in both sides are respectively equipped with, breaking, end is then by outwards projection of rail groove (96) in addition, set up separately to be corresponding semicircle shape fixture block (94) in the both sides of this projection, most track elements (90) can be combined thus with hook part (92); What be formed with in addition strip respectively at the proximal edge place, both sides of this track element (90) sets up groove (98) and the circular hole (99) of setting up, it is available for users to be arranged in pillar or associated components and sets up in the hole (99), or set up bondage by setting up groove (98), track element (90) is supported built on stilts, with the effect that provides solid to set up track, it belongs to novel design.

But perform an analysis by said structure, its each track element (90) by hook part (92) and fixture block (94) though the coupling apparatus that combines can provide a snap action, but it still is short of fixing effect in vertical direction, that is it is setting up the position that promptly forms a structure most fragile after finishing in each track element (90) joint, especially it sets up hole (99) and is arranged on joint away from track element (90), this fragility position effective support and fixation more can't be provided, and it shows the necessity that is improved; Also there is in addition the player to censure that this track element (90) both sides are extended sets up groove (98) and set up hole (99) though the effect of setting up is provided, but present the moulding outward appearance different with the actual trains track, destroy the sense of reality of model train, do not considered part when this also is this structural design in detail.

The utility model content

Main purpose of the present utility model is to provide a kind of model car track coupling apparatus, and this device has the effect of the assembling of providing convenience, and the effect of stably fastening can be provided, and is beneficial in the track bottom surface in conjunction with bracing or strutting arrangement to carry out the frame height.

For achieving the above object, a kind of model car track coupling apparatus that the utility model provides, it includes track element and button piece, wherein:

Each end of this track element is provided with the button hole that runs through up and down,

Button piece side profile slightly is the ㄇ font, and this button piece can buckle in the two adjacent button holes of the track element that both ends recline mutually.

Wherein form a connecting wall at this button hole by the track element end edge, the end face of this connecting wall is lower than the end face of track element, and this button piece fastens when being bonded on the track element, and the end face of this button piece flushes with the end face of track element.

Wherein can be provided with assembly hole by the place, bottom surface, position that the button piece covers at each button hole edge, end of track element.

Wherein this assembly hole is arranged on the place, bottom surface, stage casing of connecting wall.

Wherein this assembly hole is a screw.

Wherein this button hole is arranged between the two rail grooves at track element two ends.

Wherein be provided with the buttoned cone plate that can be fastened on the button hole edge at this button piece side.

Wherein the buttoned cone plate on this button piece is arranged on two opposite ends of button piece.

Wherein be formed with a space between these buttoned cone plate both sides and button piece end wall.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1: preferred embodiment element decomposing schematic representation of the present utility model.

Fig. 2: the side-looking when the utility model first figure preferred embodiment is assembled is cross-sectional view partly.

Fig. 3: the side-looking when the utility model first figure preferred embodiment assembling is finished is cross-sectional view partly.

Fig. 4: the schematic appearance when preferred embodiment combination of the present utility model is finished.

Fig. 5: the model car track decomposition texture schematic diagram of traditional type.

Fig. 6: the track decomposition texture schematic diagram of No. 87218012 " toy train track groups assembling structure " novel patent.

Fig. 7: the track decomposition texture schematic diagram of No. 88218333 " structure-improved of toy train track " novel patent.

The specific embodiment

See also shown in Figure 1, it is a preferred embodiment element decomposing schematic representation of the present utility model, wherein be provided with the button hole (12) that runs through up and down in each end of track element (10), its button piece (20) that can cooperate side profile slightly to be the ㄇ font fastens combination, can see track element of the present utility model (10) in the drawings with known identical, be provided with the rail groove (16) that travels for model car in its surface, track element of the present utility model (10) also can be made into curved arc shape, moulding such as intersection or bifurcated, these change the utilization that all belongs to known technology, and irrelevant, so be that example explains only in the accompanying drawings with the track element (10) of linearity with the utility model architectural feature.

When the utility model is assembled, can earlier two track elements (10) be settled the location, to detain piece (20) then is pressed in the two adjacent button holes (12) of the end that two track elements (10) join by the top, its assembling process is promptly as Fig. 2, shown in 3, quite convenient when carrying out assembly operation, by seeing among Fig. 1-Fig. 3 the buttoned cone plate (22) that is fastened on button hole (12) edge can be set again at button piece (20) side, when button piece (20) begins to be pressed in the button hole (12) as shown in Figure 2, buttoned cone plate (22) can be resisted against button hole (12) edge and contract in the elasticity with material self, when button piece (20) is depressed into assembling when location shown in Fig. 3, this buttoned cone plate (22) promptly no longer is subjected to button hole (12) compressing of edge and outside bullet, and can detain the edge that is held in button hole (12), the effect of stably fastening combination is provided, if in the time of will disassembling, then can with finger buttoned cone plate (22) be pressed into button hole (12) inboard by the bottom surface of track element (10), to detain piece (20) simultaneously and upwards release, and can make button piece (20) break away from the location that fastens.

Cooperate shown in Fig. 1,3 as can be known, button hole of the present utility model (12) forms a connecting wall (13) by track element (10) end edge, the end face of this connecting wall (13) is lower than the end face of track element (10), when button piece (20) fastened the location that is bonded on the track element (10), the end face of button piece (20) can keep flushing with the end face of track element (10).

In Fig. 2,3 profile, can see in addition the place, bottom surface, position that the utility model can be covered by button piece (20) at each end button hole (12) edge of track element (10), being provided with assembly hole (14), is the place, bottom surface, stage casing that this assembly hole (14) is arranged on connecting wall (13) among the embodiment shown in the figure; This assembly hole (14) is a screw among the embodiment shown in the figure again, and it also can be simple shrinkage pool certainly, by the setting of this assembly hole (14), can be beneficial in the track bottom surface in conjunction with the bracing or strutting arrangement (not shown) to carry out the frame height.

When track element of the present utility model (10) by button piece (20) in conjunction with after finishing promptly as shown in Figure 4, its flat appearance and beautiful design, simultaneously provide firm by button piece (20) in conjunction with effect in the junction at each track element (10) two ends, even the position of installing has height to rise and fall, design according to coupling apparatus of the present utility model, still can allow track element (10) end connecting position keep smooth bonding state, can not form difference in height at connecting position because of weight or vibrations, button hole of the present utility model again (12) is arranged between the two rail grooves (16) at track element (10) two ends, that is the width of button hole (12) is less than the spacing between two rail grooves (16), and the width of button piece (20) is also less than the spacing between two rail grooves (16), buttoned cone plate (22) on this button piece (20) is arranged on two opposite ends of button piece (20) in addition, and be formed with a space (24) between buttoned cone plate (22) both sides and button piece (20) end wall, providing buttoned cone plate (22) appropriate strain space, its true tool progressive.

The utility model can be located each end button hole (12) edge that combination bore (14) is arranged on track element (10) by the bottom surface, position that button piece (20) covers again, this assembly hole (14) can not expose after the track assembling is finished on the one hand, and can keep the perfect appearance and modeling of track integral body, when on the other hand assembly hole (14) being arranged on this position, even when ejection formation, can cause a little material shrinkage phenomenon in this position, still can when assembling is finished, be covered, will not be had influence on whole perfect moulding by button piece (20).

In addition because coupling apparatus of the present utility model is respectively arranged with the identical button hole of structure (12) in each terminal position of each track element (10), so it can select the direction of assembling according to user's demand, that is can change the curved arc direction of curved arc shape track element (10) by the assembling of different directions according to design of the present utility model, and need not as known configurations the rail groove to be set on the track element two sides respectively, so that carry out the conversion of curved arc direction in the mode of turn-over, by above explanation as can be known, the utility model provides the user a kind of better selection with splendid structure configuration.

Claims

1, a kind of model car track coupling apparatus, it includes track element and button piece, it is characterized in that, wherein:

Button piece side profile slightly is the  font, and this button piece can buckle in the two adjacent button holes of the track element that both ends recline mutually.

2, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, wherein form a connecting wall by the track element end edge at this button hole, the end face of this connecting wall is lower than the end face of track element, this button piece fastens when being bonded on the track element, and the end face of this button piece flushes with the end face of track element.

3, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, wherein can be provided with assembly hole by the place, bottom surface, position that the button piece covers at each button hole edge, end of track element.

4, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 2 is characterized in that, wherein can be provided with assembly hole by the place, bottom surface, position that the button piece covers at each button hole edge, end of track element.

5, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 4 is characterized in that, wherein this assembly hole is arranged on the place, bottom surface, stage casing of connecting wall.

6, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 3 is characterized in that, wherein this assembly hole is a screw.

7, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, wherein this button hole is arranged between the two rail grooves at track element two ends.

8, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, wherein is provided with the buttoned cone plate that can be fastened on the button hole edge at this button piece side.

9, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 8 is characterized in that, wherein the buttoned cone plate on this button piece is arranged on two opposite ends of button piece.

10, model car track coupling apparatus as claimed in claim 9 is characterized in that, wherein is formed with a space between these buttoned cone plate both sides and button piece end wall.