FR2841149A1 - COMPOSITE TOY VEHICLES - Google Patents

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FR2841149A1
FR2841149A1 FR0306593A FR0306593A FR2841149A1 FR 2841149 A1 FR2841149 A1 FR 2841149A1 FR 0306593 A FR0306593 A FR 0306593A FR 0306593 A FR0306593 A FR 0306593A FR 2841149 A1 FR2841149 A1 FR 2841149A1
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Adam Tooby
Julian Richard Payne
Francis Ponton
Gregory John Sisolak
Robert Alan Butkiewicz
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/002Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor made of parts to be assembled
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/05Trucks; Lorries
    • A63H17/08Trucks; Lorries carrying a mechanically-raised ladder
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/12Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor with cranes, winches or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/26Details; Accessories
    • A63H17/28Electric lighting systems
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H17/00Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/26Details; Accessories
    • A63H17/32Acoustical or optical signalling devices
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00Other toys
    • A63H33/003Convertible toys, e.g. robots convertible into rockets or vehicles convertible into planes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00Other toys
    • A63H33/04Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/046Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts comprising magnetic interaction means, e.g. holding together by magnetic attraction

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Abstract

Un jouet composite (1800) comprend un premier véhicule constitutif et un accessoire de véhicule (1512). Le premier véhicule constitutif comportant un châssis avec des roues et une partie pour cabine intégrée et un premier élément d'accouplement configuré en vue d'un accouplement libérable avec un autre véhicule constitutif. L'accessoire de véhicule (1512) est configuré en vue d'une fixation libérable sur le premier véhicule constitutif de façon à créer un nouveau véhicule (1800) présentant un aspect modifié par rapport au premier véhicule constitutif. Dans un mode de réalisation en variante, le véhicule composite (1800) comprend en outre un second véhicule constitutif (1580) comprenant un châssis avec une partie pour cabine intégrée et un second élément d'accouplement configuré en vue d'un accouplement libérable avec un autre véhicule constitutif soit longitudinalement, soit latéralement.A composite toy (1800) includes a first component vehicle and a vehicle accessory (1512). The first constituent vehicle comprising a frame with wheels and an integrated cab part and a first coupling member configured for releasable coupling with another constituent vehicle. The vehicle accessory (1512) is configured for releasable attachment to the first component vehicle to create a new vehicle (1800) having a modified appearance from the first component vehicle. In an alternate embodiment, the composite vehicle (1800) further comprises a second component vehicle (1580) comprising a frame with an integrated cabin portion and a second coupling member configured for releasable coupling with a. another constituent vehicle either longitudinally or laterally.

Description

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VEHICULES -JOUETS COMPOSITESVEHICLES - COMPOSITE TOYS

ARRIERE -PLAN DE L' INVENTIONBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

La presente invention se rapporte d'une facon generale a des vehicules jouets composites, tels que des petites voitures, des camions -jouets, des bateaux jouets, des petite trains, des helicopteres -jouets et autres et, plus particulierement a des vehicules -jouets composites formes a partir de vehicules -jouets constitutifs couples de facon liberable a d'autres vehicules -jouets constitutifs soit longitudinalement, soit lateralement et a des accessoires de vehicule -jouet  The present invention relates generally to composite toy vehicles, such as toy cars, toy trucks, toy boats, toy trains, toy helicopters and the like, and more particularly to toy vehicles composites formed from constituent toy vehicles releasably coupled to other constituent toy vehicles either longitudinally or laterally and to toy vehicle accessories

constitutif re]ies a ceux -ci.constitutive re] ies to these.

Des petite trains et d'autres vehicules qui s'assemblent pour etre remorques ou tires lors du jeu vent bien connus. De nombreux petite trains utilisent des agrafes ou des dispositifs d' attache du type a crochets pour reunir les wagons du train ensemble. Les dispositifs d' attache du type a crochets permettent une plage de deplacement, mais ils necessitent generalement que l'utilisateur tire un levier ou une piece superieure chargee par ressort pour pouvoir ouvrir la partie de crochet pour separer les wagons du train. En outre, les agencements de dispositifs d' attache vent tous destines a  Small trains and other vehicles that assemble to be towed or hauled during the well known wind game. Many small trains use staples or hook-type fasteners to join the train cars together. Hook-type fasteners allow for a range of movement, but generally require the user to pull a lever or top spring loaded part to be able to open the hook portion to separate the cars from the train. In addition, the arrangements of wind fasteners all intended for

permettre une action de remorquage.allow towing action.

Certains ensembles de vehicules -jouets ont utilise  Certain toy vehicle combinations have used

des aimants pour assembler des vehicules individuals.  magnets to assemble individual vehicles.

Generalement les vehicules comportent un aimant a chaque extremite. Chaque aimant est presque identique, ainsi les aimants doivent etre capables de tourner ou de se deplacer d'une certaine facon pour s'aligner avec les poles opposes (nord/sud) d'un aimant d'un autre vehicule Certains de ces vehicules ont reuni les aimants aux vehicules par des chalnes ou des cordons qui ont permis une articulation semblable a un dispositif d' attache lors de la traction des vehicules, mais qui ne permettent pas  Generally, vehicles have a magnet at each end. Each magnet is almost identical, so the magnets must be able to rotate or move in a certain way to align with the opposite poles (north / south) of a magnet from another vehicle Some of these vehicles have joined the magnets to the vehicles by chalnes or cords which allowed an articulation similar to a fastening device during the traction of the vehicles, but which do not allow

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de pousser les vehicules ou de firer de multiples vehicules sous la forme d'une unite composite ressemblant  to push vehicles or to flee multiple vehicles in the form of a composite unit resembling

plus a un bus qu'a un train ou une remorque.  more to a bus than to a train or a trailer.

Ce qui est necessaire mais qui n'est pas realise dans la technique anterieure est un jouet composite constitue d'une combinaison de vehicules -jouets constitutifs et d'accessoires utilisant des accouplements ou des elements de raccordement qui creent un nouveau jouet global ou un nouveau vehicule -jouet. Ce qui est egalement necessaire et qui n'est pas realise par la technique anterieure est un vehicule -jouet composite constitue de multiples vehicules -jouets qui presentent des elements d'accouplement similaires permettant de remorquer les multiples vehicules jouets comme un train suivant une configuration ou de pousser et de firer les multiples vehicules -jouets semblables a un vehicule jouet sans articulation plus important suivant une autre configuration  What is necessary but which is not realized in the prior art is a composite toy constituted by a combination of constituent toy vehicles and accessories using couplings or connecting elements which create a new global toy or a new toy vehicle. What is also necessary and which is not achieved by the prior art is a composite toy vehicle consisting of multiple toy vehicles which have similar coupling elements making it possible to tow the multiple toy vehicles like a train according to a configuration or push and pull the multiple toy vehicles similar to a toy vehicle without greater articulation according to another configuration

BREF RESUME DE L' INVENTION.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION.

Brievement explique, suivant un premier aspect, la presente invention est un jouet composite comprenant un premier vehicule constituent et un accessoire de vehicule. Le premier vehicule constituent comprend un chassis comportant des roues et une partie pour cabine integree et un premier element d'accouplement configure en vue d'un accouplement liberable a un autre vehicule constitutif. L'accessoire de vehicule est configure en vue d'une fixation liberable au premier vehicule constitutif de facon a creer un nouveau vehicule presentant un aspect modifie par rapport au premier  Briefly explains, according to a first aspect, the present invention is a composite toy comprising a first vehicle constitute and a vehicle accessory. The first vehicle constitutes comprises a chassis comprising wheels and a part for an integrated cabin and a first coupling element configured for a releasable coupling to another constituent vehicle. The vehicle accessory is configured for releasable attachment to the first constituent vehicle so as to create a new vehicle having a modified appearance compared to the first

vehicule constitutif.constituent vehicle.

Dans un autre aspect, la presente invention est egalement un jouet composite comprenant des premier et second vehicules constitutifs. Le premier vehicule const itut if comporte un chas s is qui comprend au mo ins deux roues, chacune des roues presentant un accouplement lateral configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec  In another aspect, the present invention is also a composite toy comprising first and second constituent vehicles. The first vehicle const itut if has a chas s is which comprises at least two wheels, each of the wheels having a lateral coupling configured for a lateral coupling with

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un autre vehicule constitutif. Le second vehicule constitutif comportant un chassis qui comprend au moins deux roues, chacune des roues comportant un accouplement lateral configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec un autre vehicule constitutif. Lorsque le premier vehicule constitutif est lateralement couple au second vehicule constitutif, un nouveau vehicule est cree presentant l' aspect modifie par rapport aux premier et  another constituent vehicle. The second constituent vehicle comprising a chassis which comprises at least two wheels, each of the wheels comprising a lateral coupling configured for lateral coupling with another constituent vehicle. When the first constituent vehicle is laterally coupled to the second constituent vehicle, a new vehicle is created having the modified aspect compared to the first and

second vehicules constitutifs.second constituent vehicles.

Dans encore un autre aspect, la presente invention est egalement un jouet composite comprenant un premier vehicule constitutif, un second vehicule constitutif et un accessoire de vehicule. Le premier vehicule constitutif comprend un chassis comportant une partie pour cabine integree et un premier element d'accouplement configure en vue d'un accouplement liberable avec un autre vehicule constitutif. Le second vehicule constitutif comprend un chassis comportant une partie pour cabine integree et un second element d'accouplement configure en vue d'un accouplement liberable avec un autre vehicule constitutif. L'accessoire de vehicule est configure en vue diune fixation liberable a l'un des premier et second vehicules constitutifs. Lorsque l'accessoire de vehicule est fixe de facon liberable a l'un des premier et second vehicules constitutifs et que le premier vehicule constitutif est couple au second vehicule constitutif grace aux premier et second elements d'accouplement, un nouveau vehicule est cree presentant un aspect modifie par rapport aux premier et second  In yet another aspect, the present invention is also a composite toy comprising a first constituent vehicle, a second constituent vehicle and a vehicle accessory. The first constituent vehicle comprises a chassis comprising a part for an integrated cabin and a first coupling element configured for a releasable coupling with another constituent vehicle. The second constituent vehicle comprises a chassis comprising a part for an integrated cabin and a second coupling element configured for a releasable coupling with another constituent vehicle. The vehicle accessory is configured for a releasable attachment to one of the first and second constituent vehicles. When the vehicle accessory is releasably fixed to one of the first and second constituent vehicles and the first constituent vehicle is coupled to the second constituent vehicle thanks to the first and second coupling elements, a new vehicle is created having a aspect changes compared to the first and second

vehicules constitutifs.constituent vehicles.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES PLUSIEURS VUES DES DESSINS  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Le resume qui precede, ainsi que la description  The foregoing summary and description

detaillee qui suit d'un mode de realisation prefere de l 'invention, seront mieux compris lors de la lecture conjointement aux dessins annexes. Dans le but d'illustrer l' invention, sur les dessins vent representes  Detailed description which follows of a preferred embodiment of the invention will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. With the aim of illustrating the invention, on the drawings wind represented

les modes de realisation qui vent actuellement preferes.  the presently preferred embodiments.

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Il devra etre compris, cependant, que l' invention n'est pas limitee aux agencements et aux instrumentations  It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to fixtures and instrumentations

precis indiques.precise details.

Sur les dessins: S La figure l est une vue en perspective laterale gauche de l' avant d'un vehicule composite possible constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un premier mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 2A est une vue en perspective laterale gauche de l' avant d'un vehicule composite constitue de deux vehicules constitutifs conformement a un second mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 2B est une vue de dessous agrandie des deux premiers vehicules constitutifs de la figure 2A avec un detail des accouplements dans une position etendue, La figure 2C est une vue de dessous agrandie des deux premiers vehicules constitutifs de la figure 2A avec un detail des accouplements dans une position retractee, La figure 3 est une vue en perspective de la pluralite des vehicules constitutifs et les accessoires de vehicule constitutif 'ui forment ensemble un kit de vehicule composite conforme au premier mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 4 est une vue en perspective laterale gauche de l' avant d'un autre vehicule composite possible constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a une variante du premier mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 5 est une vue en perspective laterale gauche agrandie d'un vehicule constitutif et d'un accessoire de vehicule constitutif conformement aux modes de realisation preferes de la presente invention, La figure 6 est une vue en perspective agrandie diune padre de vehicules constitutifs avec des  In the drawings: S Figure l is a left side perspective view of the front of a possible composite vehicle consisting of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2A is a left side perspective view of the front of a composite vehicle consisting of two constituent vehicles in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2B is an enlarged bottom view of first two constituent vehicles of FIG. 2A with a detail of the couplings in an extended position, FIG. 2C is an enlarged bottom view of the first two constituent vehicles of FIG. 2A with a detail of the couplings in a retracted position, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the plurality of constituent vehicles and the constituent vehicle accessories which together form a composite vehicle kit site according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a left side perspective view of the front of another possible composite vehicle consists of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories conform to a variant of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is an enlarged left side perspective view of a constituent vehicle and of a constituent vehicle accessory in accordance with the preferred embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a padre of constituent vehicles with

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s accouplements roue a roue conformement aux modes de realisation preferes de la presente invention, La figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule -jouet composite constitue d'une pluralite de s vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un quatrieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 8 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 7 dans un etat partiellement desassemble, La figure 9 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 7 dans un etant partiellement desassemble different comprenant un accessoire de jeu, Les figures lOa a lOm vent des vues en perspective d'un vehicule composite conformement a un troisieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, represente sur la figure 27, suivant diverges configurations, La figure 11 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule -jouet composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un cinquieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 12 est une vue en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 11 dans un etat desassemble, La figure 13 est une vue en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 11 dans un etat partiellement assemble different, Les figures 14a a 14u vent des vues en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 11 suivant diverges configurations, La figure 15 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule -jouet composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un sixieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 16 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 5 dans un etat partiellement assemble,  s wheel-to-wheel couplings in accordance with the preferred embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a composite toy vehicle constituted by a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a perspective view of the vehicle of Figure 7 in a partially disassembled state, Figure 9 is a perspective view of the vehicle of Figure 7 in a partially disassembled state comprising a play accessory, Figures lOa a lOm wind perspective views of a composite vehicle in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, shown in Figure 27, according to various configurations, Figure 11 is a view in perspective of a composite toy vehicle consisting of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 12 is a perspective view of the composite vehicle of Figure 11 in a disassembled state, Figure 13 is a perspective view of the composite vehicle of Figure 11 in a partially state different assembly, Figures 14a to 14u wind perspective views of the composite vehicle of Figure 11 according to different configurations, Figure 15 is a perspective view of a vehicle-composite toy consists of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the vehicle of FIG. 5 in a partially assembled state,

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La figure 17 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule -jouet composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un septieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 18 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 17 dans un etat partiellement assemble, La figure 19 est une vue en perspective diun vehicule composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules lo constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement a un huitieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 20 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 19 dans un etat partiellement assemble, 1S La figure 21 est une vue en perspective des vehicules -jouets des figures 7 et 27 en combinaison, Les figures 22 (A et B) vent des vues en  FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a composite toy vehicle made up of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a view in perspective of the vehicle of FIG. 17 in a partially assembled state, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a composite vehicle constituted by a plurality of constituent vehicles and of constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 20 is a perspective view of the vehicle of Figure 19 in a partially assembled state, 1S Figure 21 is a perspective view of toy vehicles of Figures 7 and 27 in combination, Figures 22 (A and B) wind views

perspective de modes de realisation en variante du  perspective of alternative embodiments of

vehicule composite de la figure 21, La figure 23 est une vue en perspective des vehicules des figures 7, 11, 17, 19 et 27 dans des etats partiellement assembles, La figure 24 est une vue en perspective des vehicules de la figure 23 en combinaison, La figure 25 est une vue en perspective des vehicules de la figure 23 en combinaison suivant une autre configuration, La figure 26 est une vue en perspective diun vehicule composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement au neuvieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, La figure 27 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule -jouet composite comportant des accouplements magnet iques conformement au trois ieme mode de real isation prefere de la presente invention,  composite vehicle of Figure 21, Figure 23 is a perspective view of the vehicles of Figures 7, 11, 17, 19 and 27 in partially assembled states, Figure 24 is a perspective view of the vehicles of Figure 23 in combination , Figure 25 is a perspective view of the vehicles of Figure 23 in combination according to another configuration, Figure 26 is a perspective view of a composite vehicle consists of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories in accordance with ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a composite toy vehicle comprising magnetic couplings in accordance with the third preferred embodiment of the present invention,

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La figure 28 est une vue en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 27 dans un etat desassemble, La figure 29 est une vue en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 27 dans un etat partiellement reassemble different, La figure 30 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule jouet composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitut i f conformement a un dixieme mode de real isat ion prefere de la presente invention, La figure 3l est une vue en perspective du vehicule composite de la figure 30 dans un etat desassemble, La figure 32 est une vue en perspective d'un vehicule composite constitue d'une pluralite de vehicules constitutifs et d'accessoires de vehicule constitutif conformement au onzieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention, et La figure 33 est une vue en perspective du vehicule de la figure 32 reagence avec certains accessoires de  Figure 28 is a perspective view of the composite vehicle of Figure 27 in a disassembled state, Figure 29 is a perspective view of the composite vehicle of Figure 27 in a different partially reassembled state, Figure 30 is a perspective view of a composite toy vehicle constituted by a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories if in accordance with a tenth preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the composite vehicle of the Figure 30 in a disassembled state, Figure 32 is a perspective view of a composite vehicle made up of a plurality of constituent vehicles and constituent vehicle accessories according to the eleventh preferred embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 33 is a perspective view of the vehicle of FIG. 32 reagency with certain accessories of

vehicule reconfigures.reconfigures vehicle.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE DE L' INVENTION  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Une certaine terminologie est utilisee dans la  Some terminology is used in the

description qui suit dans un but de commodite uniquement  description below for convenience only

et ntest pas limitative. Les termes "droite", "gauche", 2s ''inferieure" et "superieure" designent les directions sur les dessins auxquels on fait reference. Les termes "vers l'interieur" et "vers l'exterieur" se rapportent a des directions vers et a l'ecart, respectivement, du centre geometrique de liobjet decrit et des parties designees de celui -cio La terminologie utilise les termes ci -dessus precisement mentionnes, des derives de ceux -ci et des termes de signification similaire. En outre, le terme  and is not limiting. The terms "right", "left", 2s "lower" and "upper" designate the directions on the drawings to which reference is made. The terms "inward" and "outward" refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the described object and the designated parts thereof The terminology uses the above-mentioned terms, derivatives thereof and terms of similar meaning. the term

"un" tel qu'utilise dans les revendications et les  "a" as used in the claims and

parties correspondantes de la description, signifie "un  corresponding parts of the description, means "a

ou plus de un" ou "au moins un".or more than one "or" at least one ".

Sur les dessins, des references numeriques semblables vent utilisees pour indiquer diun bout a  In the drawings, similar reference numerals are used to indicate from end to end

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l'autre des elements semblables. En faisant reference aux dessins en detail, il est represente sur la figure 3 un ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 conformement a un premier mode de realisation prefere de la presente s invention. L' ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend un premier vehicule constitutif 1480 comprenant un chassis comportant une partie pour cabine integree 1485, un element d'accouplement avant 1452 et un element d'accouplement arriere 1458. De preference, le premier vehicule -jouet constitutif 1480 est un chassis de camion comportant au moins deux roues 1487, mais de preference quatre roues 14870 Les roues 1487 tournent librement sur des essieux (non representes). Les roues 1487 comprennent egalement des elements d'accouplement lateraux 1487a, 1487b qui se trouve sous la forme d'une protuberance 1487b ou d'un evidement 1487a (figure 6) qui est configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec un autre  the other similar elements. Referring to the drawings in detail, there is shown in Figure 3 a set of vehicle-composite toy 1400 in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. The assembly of composite toy vehicle 1400 comprises a first constituent vehicle 1480 comprising a chassis comprising a part for an integrated cabin 1485, a front coupling element 1452 and a rear coupling element 1458. Preferably, the first toy vehicle constitutive 1480 is a truck chassis comprising at least two wheels 1487, but preferably four wheels 14870 The wheels 1487 rotate freely on axles (not shown). The wheels 1487 also include lateral coupling elements 1487a, 1487b which is in the form of a protuberance 1487b or a recess 1487a (FIG. 6) which is configured for lateral coupling with another

vehicule constitutif 1480 ou 1580.constituent vehicle 1480 or 1580.

L'ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend en outre un premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1410 qui est configure en vue d'une fixation liberable au premier vehicule constitutif 1480 de facon a creer un nouveau vehicule presentant un aspect modifie par rapport au premier vehicule constitutif 14800 De preference, le premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1410 est la cabine dun camion de pompiers comportant une rampe lumineuse amovible 1412, des portes 1410a, des fenetres 1410b et une grille 1410c. Le premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1410 presente l' aspect dinn camion ou d'une grosse semi -remorque ou d'un camion du type a semi -remorque comportant des bandes et des emblemes de peinture rouge pour ressembler a un vehicule de pompiers. Le premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif ou cabine de camion 1410 comporte des 3s premiere et seconde moities de coques 1411a, 1411b qui s'ecartent en coulissant pour laisser place a un element d'espacement central dextension 1413 offrant a la cabine  The composite toy vehicle assembly 1400 further includes a first component vehicle accessory 1410 which is configured for releasable attachment to the first component vehicle 1480 so as to create a new vehicle having a modified appearance compared to the first vehicle constitutive 14800 Preferably, the first constitutive vehicle accessory 1410 is the cabin of a fire truck comprising a removable light ramp 1412, doors 1410a, windows 1410b and a grid 1410c. The first component vehicle accessory 1410 has the appearance of a truck or a large semi-trailer or a truck of the semi-trailer type with bands and emblems of red paint to resemble a fire engine. The first constitutive vehicle accessory or truck cabin 1410 has first and second halves of hulls 1411a, 1411b which slide apart to make room for a central extension element 1413 providing the cabin

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du camion 1410 une largeur globale plus importante. De preference les moities de coques 1411a, 1411b vent espacees en tirant uniquement par la force de l'utilisateur, mais optionnellement un mecanisme de s liberation ou un actionneur peut etre employe pour bloquer de facon liberable les moities de coques 1411a, 1411b soit ensemble, soit de facon espacee sans s'ecarter de la presente invention. Lorsque la cabine de camion 1410 se trouve dans une position fermee c'est-a-dire que les moities de coques 1411a, 1411b vent rapprochees en poussant, la cabine de camion 1410 presente une largeur  of the truck 1410 a greater overall width. Preferably the shell halves 1411a, 1411b can be separated by pulling only by the force of the user, but optionally a release mechanism or an actuator can be used to releasably block the shell halves 1411a, 1411b either together, either spatially without departing from the present invention. When the truck cabin 1410 is in a closed position, that is to say that the half of the hulls 1411a, 1411b are brought together by pushing, the truck cabin 1410 has a width

globale similaire au premier vehicule constitutif 1480.  overall similar to the first constituent vehicle 1480.

Lorsque la cabine du camion 1410 se trouve dans une position ouverte c'est-a-dire que les moities de coques 1411a, 1411b stecartent par coulissement pour laisser place a l' clement d'espacement central d'extension 1413, la cabine de camion 1410 presente une largeur globale d' environ deux premiers vehicules constitutifs 1480. La cabine de camion 1410 comprend un dispositif de mise en prise liberable qui est de preference similaire a un element de raccordement -reception integre 1511 tel que celui represente sur la figure 5 qui est ainsi interchangeable avec d'autres accessoires de vehicule (par exemple 1410, 1512, 1518) Comme indique ici, la 2s cabine de camion 1410 peut etre etendue et presente l' aspect diun camion de pompiers, mais n'a pas besoin d'en etre un. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 1410 peut presenter l' aspect d'une cabine de camionnette, d'une cabine de depanneuse, d'une cabine de semi remorque, d'une cabine de vehicule tout terrain et autre sans  When the truck cabin 1410 is in an open position, that is to say that the shell halves 1411a, 1411b slide away to make room for the central extension spacer 1413, the truck cabin 1410 has an overall width of approximately two first constituent vehicles 1480. The truck cabin 1410 comprises a releasable engagement device which is preferably similar to a connection element -reception integrated 1511 such as that represented in FIG. 5 which is thus interchangeable with other vehicle accessories (eg 1410, 1512, 1518) As shown here, the 2s truck cab 1410 can be extended and looks like a fire truck, but does not need to be be a. The first vehicle accessory 1410 can have the appearance of a pick-up cabin, a tow truck cabin, a semi-trailer cabin, an all-terrain vehicle cabin and the like without

s'ecarter de liesprit de ['invention.  deviate from the spirit of the invention.

La rampe lumineuse amovible 1412 presente une source d'alimentation montee de facon interne et independante telle qu'une pile bouton tnon representee) 3s disposee a l'interieur d'une base 1412a de la rampe lumineuse 1412 et un bouton marche/arret separe (non represente) destine a activer la rampe lumineuse 1412  The removable light bar 1412 has a power source mounted internally and independently such as a button cell (not shown) 3s has inside a base 1412a of the light bar 1412 and a separate on / off button ( not shown) intended to activate the light bar 1412

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independamment des autres accessoires. De preference, la rampe lumineuse amovible 1412 fait clignoter les ampoules ou les diodes electroluminescentes (LED) pour donner l' aspect d'une rampe lumineuse de vrai vehicule de secours. La rampe lumineuse amovible 1412 comprend un dispositif de mise en prise liberable destine a installer de facon interchangeable la rampe lumineuse amovible 1412 a divers emplacements sur l 'ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400, de preference, la rampe lumineuse amovible 1412 est installee de facon liberable sur la cabine du camion 14100 Le dispositif de mise en prise liberable est de preference similaire a un element de raccordement -reception integre 1511 tel que celui represente sur la figure 5 qui est ainsi interchangeable avec d'autres accessoires de vehicule (par exemple, 1410,  regardless of other accessories. Preferably, the removable light strip 1412 causes the bulbs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to flash to give the appearance of a light strip of a real emergency vehicle. The removable light bar 1412 comprises a releasable engagement device intended to install interchangeably the removable light bar 1412 at various locations on the vehicle assembly-composite toy 1400, preferably, the removable light bar 1412 is installed in a manner releasable on the cab of the truck 14100 The releasable engagement device is preferably similar to a connection element -reception integrated 1511 such as that represented in FIG. 5 which is thus interchangeable with other vehicle accessories (for example, 1410

1512, 1518).1512, 1518).

La cabine de camion 1410 comprend optionnellement un generateur de son (non represente). De preference, le generateur de son est alimente par une batterie (non representee) et comprend un circuit integre (IC), un processeur de son et un haut-parleur (aucun n'etant represente) de type connu. Mais, le generateur de son peut etre une forme quelconque de dispositif de generation de son du type electromecanique, electronique,  Truck cabin 1410 optionally includes a sound generator (not shown). Preferably, the sound generator is powered by a battery (not shown) and includes an integrated circuit (IC), a sound processor and a speaker (none being shown) of known type. But, the sound generator can be any form of sound generation device of the electromechanical, electronic type,

ou mecanique, sans s'ecarter de la presente invention.  or mechanical, without departing from the present invention.

Le premier vehicule constitutif 1480 comprend en outre un element de raccordement moule integre 1484 sur sa surface superieure. De preference, la caisse du premier vehicule constitutif 1480 est moulee ou formee d'un materiau polymere. Cependant, la caisse du premier element constitutif peut etre constituee d'autres materiaux tels que du metal, du bois, des alliages et autres sans s'ecarter de la presente invention. L' element de raccordement integre 1484 du premier vehicule constitutif 1480 est configure pour se mettre en prise de  The first constituent vehicle 1480 further comprises an integrated mold connection element 1484 on its upper surface. Preferably, the body of the first constituent vehicle 1480 is molded or formed from a polymeric material. However, the body of the first component can be made of other materials such as metal, wood, alloys and the like without departing from the present invention. The integrated connecting element 1484 of the first constituent vehicle 1480 is configured to engage

facon liberable avec un element de raccordement -  releasable with a connecting element -

reception (non represente) sur la partie inferieure du  reception (not shown) on the lower part of the

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premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1410 (similaire a ['element de raccordement -reception 1511  first constituent vehicle accessory 1410 (similar to the connecting element -reception 1511

represente sur la figure 5).shown in Figure 5).

Optionnellement, chaque premier vehicule S constitutif 1480 comprend des tiges de stabilite 1483 depassant depuis une premiere extremite du vehicule 1480 et des receptacles correspondents 1483a au niveau de l'autre extremite du vehicule 1480 qui vent generalement alignes avec les tiges de stabilite 1483 de maniere a ce que les tiges de stabilite 1483 d'un premier vehicule 1480 pui-ssent s'aligner avec les receptacles de reception 1483a d'un autre vehicule 1480 et leur correspondre lors d'un accouplement serre extremite a extremite. Les tiges de stabilite 1483 empechent les vehicules 1480 de tourner  Optionally, each first constituting vehicle S 1480 comprises stability rods 1483 protruding from a first end of the vehicle 1480 and corresponding receptacles 1483a at the other end of the vehicle 1480 which generally aligns with the stability rods 1483 so as to that the stability rods 1483 of a first vehicle 1480 can line up with the receptacles of reception 1483a of another vehicle 1480 and correspond to them during a tight coupling end to end. 1483 stability rods keep 1480 vehicles from turning

lors diun accouplement serre.during a tight coupling.

Lt ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend en outre un second vehicule constitut.if 158Q comprenant un chassis comportant une partie pour cabine integree 1558, un element d'accouplement avant 1552 et un element d'accouplement arriere 1558. Le second vehicule constitutif 1580 comprend des elements de raccordement d'accessoire avant et arriere moules integres 1584a et 1584b. De preference, le second vehicule constitutif, 1580 est un chassis de camion comportant au moins deux roues 1587, mais peut comporter quatre roues ou plus 1587 sans siecarter de la presente invention. Les roues 1587 tournent librement sur des essieux (non representes). Les roues 1587 comprennent egalement des elements d'accouplement lateraux qui vent identiques a la protuberance ou d'evidement explique en ce qui concerne le premier vehicule constitutif 1480 (represente sur la figure 6) et qui vent configures en vue d'un accouplement  The composite toy vehicle assembly 1400 further comprises a second constitutive vehicle. 158Q comprising a chassis comprising a part for an integrated cabin 1558, a front coupling element 1552 and a rear coupling element 1558. The second constituent vehicle 1580 includes front and rear accessory connection elements molds 1584a and 1584b. Preferably, the second constituent vehicle, 1580 is a truck chassis comprising at least two wheels 1587, but may comprise four or more wheels 1587 without departing from the present invention. The 1587 wheels rotate freely on axles (not shown). The wheels 1587 also include lateral coupling elements which wind identical to the protuberance or recess explained with regard to the first constituent vehicle 1480 (shown in FIG. 6) and which are configured for coupling

lateral avec un autre vehicule constitutif 1580 (1480).  lateral with another constituent vehicle 1580 (1480).

De preference, le second vehicule constitutif 1580 est 3s environ deux fois plus long que le premier vehicule  Preferably, the second constituent vehicle 1580 is 3s approximately twice as long as the first vehicle

constitutif 1480.constitutive 1480.

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Optionnellement, le second vehicule constitutif 1580 comprend des tiges de stabilite 1583 depassant depuis une premiere extremite du vehicule 1580 et des receptacles correspondent 1583a au niveau de l'autre s extremite du vehicule 1580 qui vent generalement alignes avec les tiges de stabilite 1583 de maniere a ce que les tiges de stabilite 1583 d'un premier vehicule 1580 puissent s'aligner aux receptacles de reception 1583a diun autre vehicule 1580 et leur correspondre lors d'un accouplement serre. Les tiges de stabilite 1583 empechent  Optionally, the second constituent vehicle 1580 comprises stability rods 1583 projecting from a first end of the vehicle 1580 and receptacles correspond 1583a at the level of the other end of the vehicle 1580 which generally aligns with the stability rods 1583 so as to that the stability rods 1583 of a first vehicle 1580 can align with the receiving receptacles 1583a of another vehicle 1580 and correspond to them during a tight coupling. 1583 stability rods prevent

le vehicule 1580 de tourner lors d'un accouplement serre.  the 1580 vehicle to turn during a tight coupling.

Les tiges de stabilite 1583 du second. vehicule constitutif 1580 peuvent egalement correspondre aux receptacles de reception 1480a du premier vehicule constitutif 1480 et les tiges de stabilite 1483 du premier vehicule constitutif peuvent de la meme maniere correspondre aux receptac. les 1583a du second vehicule  The stability rods 1583 of the second. constituent vehicle 1580 can also correspond to the receiving receptacles 1480a of the first constituent vehicle 1480 and the stability rods 1483 of the first constituent vehicle can likewise correspond to the receptacles. the 1583a of the second vehicle

constitutif 1580.constituent 1580.

L' ensemble de vehicule -j.ouet composite 1400 comprend egalement un second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512 configure en vue d'une fixation liberable soit au premier vehicule constitutif 1480, soit au second 1580, de facon a creer un autre nouveau vehicule presentant un aspect modifie par rapport a chacun des vehicules 1480, 1580. Le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512, similaire au premier accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1410, se fixe au second vehicule constitutif 1580 par une mise en prise liberable sur l'un des elements de raccordement 1584a, 1584b par un element de raccordement -reception correspondent 1511 (figure 5) sur la partie inferieure du second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512. De preference, le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512 presente l' aspect global d'une caisse de camion de pompiers suivant une premiere perception lorsqu'un autre accessoire de vehicule (par exemple 1410, 1512, 1518) est place devant le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif  The vehicle assembly 1400 composite toy also includes a second component vehicle accessory 1512 configured for releasable attachment either to the first component vehicle 1480 or to the second 1580, so as to create another new vehicle having a aspect modified with respect to each of the vehicles 1480, 1580. The second constituent vehicle accessory 1512, similar to the first constituent vehicle accessory 1410, is fixed to the second constituent vehicle 1580 by releasable engagement on one of the connection elements 1584a, 1584b by a connecting element -reception correspond 1511 (Figure 5) on the lower part of the second constituent vehicle accessory 1512. Preferably, the second constituent vehicle accessory 1512 has the overall appearance of a truck body firefighters according to a first perception when another accessory of vehicle (for example 1410, 1512, 1518) is placed in front of the second accessory of ve constituent vehicle

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1512 et d'un camion de pompiers presentant une conception de caisse sans capot ou a cabine avancee suivant une autre perception lorsque aucun autre accessoire (par exemple 1410, 1512, 1518) cache liextremite avant du S second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512. De preference le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512 est environ moitie moins long que le second vehicule constitutif 1580 et presente environ la meme longueur que le premier vehicule constitutif 1480 sur lequel il peut  1512 and of a fire truck presenting a body design without hood or with forward cabin according to another perception when no other accessory (for example 1410, 1512, 1518) hides the front end of the S second accessory of constituent vehicle 1512. Preferably the second constituent vehicle accessory 1512 is approximately half as long as the second constituent vehicle 1580 and has approximately the same length as the first constituent vehicle 1480 on which it can

lo etre egalement utilise.lo also be used.

La figure 5 represente une partie du second vehicule 1580 et la partie inferieure du second accessoire de vehicule 1512 lorsque le second accessoire de vehicule 1512 est sur le point dietre fixe de facon liberable au second vehicule au moyen de ['element de raccordement integre 1584b sur le second vehicule 1580 et de ['element de raccordement -reception integre 1511 du second accessoire de vehicule 1512. Tandis qu'un element de raccordement de vehicule pratiquement triangulaire 1584b et un element de raccordement -reception integre de forme similaire 1511 vent representes, d'autres formes correspondantes et d'autres elements de raccordement tels que des cliquets ou des ergots peuvent etre utilises sans  FIG. 5 shows part of the second vehicle 1580 and the lower part of the second vehicle accessory 1512 when the second vehicle accessory 1512 is about to be fixed releasably to the second vehicle by means of the integrated connection element 1584b on the second vehicle 1580 and the connecting element - integrated receiver 1511 of the second vehicle accessory 1512. While a practically triangular vehicle connecting element 1584b and an integrated receiving element of similar shape 1511 are shown, other corresponding shapes and other connecting elements such as ratchets or lugs can be used without

s'ecarter de la presente invention.depart from the present invention.

- Liensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend egalement un troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1518 configure en vue diune fixation liberable sur le second vehicule constitutif 1580, de facon a creer un nouveau vehicule presentant un aspect modifie par rapport au second vehicule constitutif 1580. Le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1518, semblable aux premier et second accessoires de vehicule constitutif 1410, 1512, se fixe au second vehicule constitutif 1580 par une mise en prise liberable sur l'un des elements de raccordement 1584a, 1584b par un element de raccordement -reception correspondent 1511 (similaire a la figure 5) sur la partie inferieure du troisieme accessoire de vehicule  - Vehicle assembly-composite toy 1400 also includes a third vehicle accessory 1518 configured for a releasable attachment to the second constituent vehicle 1580, so as to create a new vehicle having a modified appearance compared to the second constituent vehicle 1580. The third vehicle accessory 1518, similar to the first and second constituent vehicle accessories 1410, 1512, is fixed to the second constituent vehicle 1580 by releasable engagement on one of the connection elements 1584a, 1584b by a connection element -reception correspond 1511 (similar to Figure 5) on the lower part of the third vehicle accessory

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1518. De preference, le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1518 presente l' aspect global d'une caisse de camion de pompiers suivant une premiere perception et d'un camion de pompiers presentant une conception sans capot suivant S une autre perception. De preference, le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1518 est environ deux fois plus long que le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512 et presente environ la meme longueur que le second vehicule constitutif 1580. Le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1518 peut etre monte pour couvrir deux premiers vehicules 1480 ou deux seconds vehicules 1580 ou une  1518. Preferably, the third vehicle accessory 1518 presents the overall appearance of a fire truck body according to a first perception and of a fire truck presenting a design without cover according to another perception. Preferably, the third vehicle accessory 1518 is approximately twice as long as the second constituent vehicle accessory 1512 and has approximately the same length as the second constituent vehicle 1580. The third vehicle accessory 1518 can be mounted to cover two first vehicles 1480 or two second vehicles 1580 or one

combinaison de ceux -ci.combination of these.

La cabine de camion 1410 peut egalement etre fixee de facon liberable au second vehicule constitutif 1580 1S pour creer d'autres combinaisons differentes de vehicules -jouets composites 14000 Chaque accessoire de vehicule 1410, 1512, 1518 est muni de son propre element de raccordement ou des ses propres elements de raccordement tels que les elements de raccordement 1484, 1584 sur leurs cOtes superieurs pour recevoir d'autres accessoires (par exemple 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518)0 L' ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend en outre une echelle coulissante en deux morceaux 1522 comportant un premier element d' extension 1522a couple avec possibilite de coulissement a un second element dextension 1522b qui est a son tour couple avec possibilite de rotation a une base d'echelle detachable 1521. L'echelle coulissante 1522 est de preference telescopique (ctest-a-dire que le premier element d' extension 1522a coulisse dans le second element d' extension 1522b) de sorte que dans une position par terre la hauteur globale de l'echelle coulissante 1522 est d' environ la hauteur globale du second element d' extension 1522b. L'echelle coulissante 1522 comprend en 3s outre des stabilisateurs extensibles par coulissement 1524 couples a la base de l'echelle 1521 par des elements de support pouvant etre entralnes en rotation 1526 pour  The truck cabin 1410 can also be releasably attached to the second constituent vehicle 1580 1S to create other different combinations of composite toy vehicles 14000 Each vehicle accessory 1410, 1512, 1518 is provided with its own connection element or its own connecting elements such as the connecting elements 1484, 1584 on their upper sides to receive other accessories (for example 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518) 0 The set of composite toy vehicle 1400 further comprises a ladder sliding in two pieces 1522 comprising a first extension element 1522a torque with possibility of sliding to a second extension element 1522b which is in turn torque with possibility of rotation to a detachable scale base 1521. The sliding scale 1522 is of preferably telescopic (ie the first extension element 1522a slides in the second extension element 1522b) so that in a posi tion on the ground the overall height of the sliding ladder 1522 is approximately the overall height of the second extension element 1522b. The sliding ladder 1522 comprises in 3s in addition to stabilizers extendable by sliding 1524 couples at the base of the ladder 1521 by support elements that can be rotated 1526 for

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fournir une stabilisation a liechelle coulissante 1522 lorsque l'echelle coulissante 1522 se trouve dans une  provide stabilization to the 1522 sliding ladder when the 1522 sliding ladder is in a

position ouverte ou etendue et dans des buts esthetiques.  open or extended position and for aesthetic purposes.

Une fois dans la position d'utilisation, les elements de support pouvant etre entralnes en rotation 1526 tournent horizontalement vers l'exterieur par rapport a la base de l'echelle 1521 et ensuite les stabilisateurs 1524 coulissent vers le teas jusqu' au sol ou la surface comme cela est connu dans la technique. La base 1521 comprend un dispositif de mise en prise liberable qui est de  Once in the position of use, the support elements which can be rotated 1526 rotate horizontally outwards relative to the base of the ladder 1521 and then the stabilizers 1524 slide towards the teas to the ground or the surface as is known in the art. The base 1521 includes a releasable engagement device which is

preference similaire a l' clement de raccordement -  similar preference to the connection item -

reception integre 1511 tel que celui represente sur la figure 5 en etant ainsi interchangeable avec d'autres accessoires de vehicule (par exemple 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518) et permettant d'etre montes au-dessus d'autres  integrated reception 1511 such as that shown in FIG. 5, thus being interchangeable with other vehicle accessories (for example 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518) and making it possible to be mounted above other

accessoires de vehicule tels que 1512, 1518.  vehicle accessories such as 1512, 1518.

L'ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400 comprend en outre un projecteur amovible 1414. Le projecteur amovible 1414 comprend une source d'alimentation montee de facon interne et independante telle qu'une pile bouton (non representee) disposee a l'interieur diune base 1414a du projecteur 1414 et a un bouton marche/arret separe (non represente) destine a activer le projecteur 1414 independamment des autres accessoires. Le projecteur amovible 1414 comprend egalement un dispositif de mise en prise liberable qui est de preference similaire a lielement deraccordement reception integre 1511 tel que celui represente sur la figure 5 qui est ainsi interchangeable avec d'autres accessoires de vehicule (par exemple 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518). Le dispositif de mise en prise liberable est destine a installer de facon interchangeable le projecteur amovible 1414 a divers emplacements sur l' ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 1400, mais de preference, le projecteur amovible 1414 est installe de  The composite toy-vehicle assembly 1400 further comprises a removable headlamp 1414. The removable headlamp 1414 comprises a power source mounted internally and independently such as a button cell (not shown) arranged inside a base 1414a of the projector 1414 and a separate on / off button (not shown) intended to activate the projector 1414 independently of the other accessories. The removable headlamp 1414 also comprises a releasable engagement device which is preferably similar to the integrated reception connector 1511 such as that shown in FIG. 5 which is thus interchangeable with other vehicle accessories (for example 1410, 1412, 1512, 1518). The releasable engagement device is intended to interchangeably install the removable headlamp 1414 at various locations on the vehicle assembly-composite toy 1400, but preferably the removable headlamp 1414 is installed from

facon liberable sur l'echelle coulissante 1522.  releasable on the sliding ladder 1522.

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Lorsque le premier accessoire de vehicuTe constitutif 1410 est fixe au premier vehicule constitutif 1480 et que le second accessoire de vehicule constitutif 1512 est fixe au second vehicule constitutif 1580 et que le premier vehicule constitutif 1480 est longitudinalement couple au second vehicule constitutif 1580 grace a des elements d'accouplement avant et arriere 1458, 1552, respectivement, un nouveau vehicule est cree presentant un aspect modifie par rapport aux premier et lo second vehicules constitutifs 1480, 15800 De preference, le nouveau vehicule presente l' aspect global d'un camion de pompiers important du style semi -remorque La figure 1 represente un vehicule -jouet composite possible 1800 forme a partir d'une pluralite de premiers vehicules constitutifs 1480 et d'une pluralite de seconds vehicules constitutifs 1580 relies ensemble longitudinalement et lateralement en run train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580 par des elements d'accouplement avant et arriere 1452, 1458, 1552, 1558, et par des elements daccouplement lateraux 1487a ou 1487b, 1587a ou 1587b. Une pluralite des seconds et troisiemes accessoires de vehicule 1512 1518 vent disposes sur le train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580, la cabine de camion 1410 etant montee au niveau d'une premiere extremite du train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580 pour former un vehicule -jouet composite important 1800 presentant l' aspect global d'un  When the first component vehicle accessory 1410 is fixed to the first component vehicle 1480 and the second component vehicle accessory 1512 is fixed to the second component vehicle 1580 and that the first component vehicle 1480 is longitudinally coupled to the second component vehicle 1580 by means of elements front and rear coupling 1458, 1552, respectively, a new vehicle is created having a modified appearance compared to the first and lo second constituent vehicles 1480, 15800 Preferably, the new vehicle has the overall appearance of a fire truck important of the semi-trailer style Figure 1 represents a possible composite toy vehicle 1800 formed from a plurality of first constituent vehicles 1480 and a plurality of second constituent vehicles 1580 connected together longitudinally and laterally in a train of vehicles double width 1480, 1580 by front and rear coupling elements 1452, 1458, 1552, 1558, and by lateral coupling elements 1487a or 1487b, 1587a or 1587b. A plurality of second and third vehicle accessories 1512 1518 wind arranged on the train of double width vehicles 1480, 1580, the truck cabin 1410 being mounted at a first end of the train of double width vehicles 1480, 1580 for form a large composite toy vehicle 1800 with the overall appearance of a

imposant vehicule de secours de pompiers. Le vehicule -  imposing fire rescue vehicle. The vehicle -

jouet composite de la figure 1 comprend en outre des roues de camion surdimensionnees 1530 qui s'accouplent de facon liberale aux roues 1487, 1587 des premier et second vehicules constitutifs 1480, 1580 par une mise en prise par friction similaire a l'accouplement liberable lateral des roues 1487, 1587. I1 est envisage qu'une plaque de montage (non representee) pcisse etre installee entre soit les roues 1487, 1587, soit des premier et second vehicules constitutifs 1480, 1580 et les roues de camion  composite toy of Figure 1 further includes oversized truck wheels 1530 which couple liberally to the wheels 1487, 1587 of the first and second constituent vehicles 1480, 1580 by friction engagement similar to the side releasable coupling wheels 1487, 1587. It is envisaged that a mounting plate (not shown) can be installed between either the wheels 1487, 1587, or the first and second constituent vehicles 1480, 1580 and the truck wheels

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surdimensionnees 1530 pour fournir une hauteur et/ou une stabilite supplementaires. Le vehicule -jouet composite 1800 comprend en outre l'echelle coulissante en deux morceaux 1522, la rampe lumineuse amovible 1412, et les S stabilisateurs extensibles par coulissement 1524. Comme represente ici, le nouvel aspect global est celui d'un camion de pompiers, mais le nouveau vehicule peut etre un vehicule de secours de pompiers, un camion de pompage d'eau, un camion citerne, un camion a echelle, une ambulance, un vehicule de secours d'animaux, un vehicule de police de la route, un vehicule de police, un vehicule de police portuaire, une depanneuse, un vehicule d'assistance de bord de route, un vehicule de secours et  1530 oversized to provide additional height and / or stability. The composite toy vehicle 1800 also includes the two-piece sliding ladder 1522, the removable light ramp 1412, and the sliding extendable stabilizers 1524. As shown here, the new overall aspect is that of a fire truck, but the new vehicle may be a fire rescue vehicle, a water pumping truck, a tank truck, a ladder truck, an ambulance, an animal rescue vehicle, a traffic police vehicle, a police vehicle, a port police vehicle, a tow truck, a roadside assistance vehicle, a rescue vehicle and

autres sans s'ecarter de la presente invention.  others without departing from the present invention.

1S La figure 4 represente un autre vehicule -jouet composite possible 1900, constitue a partir d'une pluralite de premiers vehicules constitutifs 1480 et dune pluralite de seconds vehicules constitutifs 1580, qui vent egal ement lat eral ement et long itudinalement relies ensemble suivant un train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580 par des elements d'accouplement avant et arriere 1452, 1458, 1552, 1558, et par des elements  1S FIG. 4 represents another possible composite toy vehicle 1900, formed from a plurality of first constituent vehicles 1480 and a plurality of second constituent vehicles 1580, which also wind laterally and long itudinally linked together according to a train of double-width vehicles 1480, 1580 by front and rear coupling elements 1452, 1458, 1552, 1558, and by elements

d'accouplement lateraux 1487a ou 1487b, 1587a ou 1587b.  lateral coupling 1487a or 1487b, 1587a or 1587b.

Une pluralite des seconds et troisiemes accessoires de vehicule 1512, 1518 vent disposes sur le train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580, la cabine de camion 1410 etant montee au niveau d'une premiere extremite du train de vehicules a double largeur 1480, 1580 pour former un vehicule -jouet composite important 1800 presentant l' aspect global d'un imposant vehicule de secours de pompiers. Dans cette combinaison particuliere, au moins un accessoire de vehicule 1518 couvre deux  A plurality of second and third vehicle accessories 1512, 1518 are disposed on the double-width vehicle train 1480, 1580, the truck cabin 1410 being mounted at a first end of the double-width vehicle train 1480, 1580 to form a large composite toy vehicle 1800 having the overall appearance of an imposing fire rescue vehicle. In this particular combination, at least one vehicle accessory 1518 covers two

seconds vehicules 1580 pour creer un aspect en variante.  second vehicles 1580 to create an alternative look.

En faisant reference a la figure 2A, un vehicule 3s composite 20 conforme a un second mode de realisation prefere comprend un premier vehicule jouet constitutif qui presente la forme globale d'un chassis de camion  Referring to Figure 2A, a composite 3s vehicle 20 according to a second preferred embodiment comprises a first constitutive toy vehicle which has the overall shape of a truck chassis

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comprenant une cabine moulee en une seule piece 86 situee a proximite de la premiere extremite 82a, un element de raccordement moule de facon integree 81, un element d' accouplement avant 52, un element d' accouplement arriere 58 et des roues 87. Les roues 87 tournent librement sur des essieux (non representes)O Les roues 87 comprennent egalement des elements d'accouplement lateraux 87b qui vent presents sous la forme d'une protuberance ou d'un evidement (non represente) qui est configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec un autre vehicule constitutif 80 (180), de facon similaire au mode de realisation represente sur la figure 5. Dans le mode de realisation actuellement prefere, le premier vehicule constitutif 80 n'est pas active par des moteurs, des ressorts ou des engrenages. Cependant, il est envisage que le premier vehicule constitutif 80 comprenne en outre un moteur et une batterie ou un ressort destine a actionner au moins une roue motrice. De preference, la caisse 82 et les roues 87 vent formees d'un materiau polymere motile. Mais, la caisse 82 et les roues 88a peuvent etre formees suivant d'autres facons telles que par gravure, ciselure et autre et peuvent etre constituees d'autres materiaux tels que du bois, du metal, de la ceramique et autres. Le caisse 82 et les roues 88a comprennent de preference des details ciseles ou moules tels que des sculptures, des fenetres, des feux de signalisation et autres pour donner au premier  comprising a one-piece molded cab 86 located near the first end 82a, an integrally molded connection element 81, a front coupling element 52, a rear coupling element 58 and wheels 87. The wheels 87 rotate freely on axles (not shown) O The wheels 87 also include lateral coupling elements 87b which are present in the form of a protuberance or a recess (not shown) which is configured for a lateral coupling with another constituent vehicle 80 (180), in a similar manner to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5. In the currently preferred embodiment, the first constituent vehicle 80 is not activated by motors, springs or gears. However, it is envisaged that the first constituent vehicle 80 further comprises an engine and a battery or a spring intended to actuate at least one drive wheel. Preferably, the body 82 and the wheels 87 are formed from a motile polymeric material. However, the body 82 and the wheels 88a can be formed in other ways such as by engraving, carving and the like and can be made up of other materials such as wood, metal, ceramic and the like. The body 82 and the wheels 88a preferably include chiseled or molded details such as sculptures, windows, signal lights and the like to provide the first

vehicule constitutif 80 un aspect plus reel.  constituent vehicle 80 a more real appearance.

Optionnellement, le premier vehicule -jouet constitutif 80 comprend des tiges de stabilite 83 depassant depuis une premiere extremite du vehicule 80 et des receptacles correspondent 83a au niveau de l'autre extremite du vehicule 80. Les receptacles de reception 83a vent generalement alignes avec les tiges de stabilite 83 de maniere a ce que les tiges de stabilite 83 d'un premier vehicule 80 puissent s'aligner avec les receptacles de reception 83a d'un autre vehicule 80, et  Optionally, the first constitutive toy vehicle 80 comprises stability rods 83 protruding from a first end of the vehicle 80 and receptacles correspond 83a at the other end of the vehicle 80. The reception receptacles 83 are generally aligned with the rods of stability 83 so that the stability rods 83 of a first vehicle 80 can align with the receiving receptacles 83a of another vehicle 80, and

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correspondre a ceux -ci lors d'un accouplement serre. Les tiges de stabilite 83 empechent les vehicules 80 de  correspond to these during a tight coupling. The stability rods 83 prevent the vehicles 80 from

tourner lors d'un accouplement serre.  turn during a tight coupling.

Le vehicule composite 20 comprend en outre un second vehicule -jouet constitutif 180 qui comporte une caisse 182 presentant une premiere extremite 182a et une seconde extremite opposee 182b. Le second vehicule jouet constitutif 180 comprend un element d'accouplement avant et un element d'accouplement arriere 158 en vue de mettre en prise des elements d'accouplement 52, 58, 152, 158 des  The composite vehicle 20 further comprises a second constitutive toy vehicle 180 which comprises a body 182 having a first end 182a and a second opposite end 182b. The second constituent toy vehicle 180 includes a front coupling member and a rear coupling member 158 for engaging coupling members 52, 58, 152, 158

autres vehicules -jouets constitutifs 80, 180.  other constituent toy vehicles 80, 180.

Le second vehicule -jouet constitutif 180 presente egalement la forme globale d'un chassis de camion comprenant une cabine moulee de facon integree 186 a proximite de la premiere extremite/extremite avant 182a, des elements de raccordement moules de facon integree 181a, 181b et des roues 187 Les roues 187 tournent librement sur des essieux (non representes). Les roues 187 comprennent egalement des elements d'accouplement lateraux 188b qui vent presents sous la forme diune protuberance 187b ou d'un evidement (non represente) qui est configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec d'autres vehicules constitutifs 180 (80). Dans le mode de realisation actuellement prefere, le second vehicule constitutif 180 niest pas actionne par des moteurs, des ressorts ou des engrenages. Cependant, on envisage que le second vehicule constitutif 180 comprenne en outre un moteur et une batterie ou un ressort destine a actionner au moins une roue motrice. De preference, la caisse 182 et les roues 188a vent constituees d'un materiau polymere motile. Mais, la caisse 182 et les roues 188a peuvent etre formees selon d'autres facons telles que par gravure, ciselure et autre et peuvent etre constituees d'autres materiaux tels que du bois, du metal, de la ceramique et autres. La caisse 182 et les roues 188a comprennent de preference des details ciseles ou moules tels que des jauges, des reservoirs, des ventilateurs, des sculptures,  The second constituent toy vehicle 180 also has the overall shape of a truck chassis comprising an integrated molded cabin 186 near the first end / front end 182a, integrated molded connection elements 181a, 181b and wheels 187 The wheels 187 rotate freely on axles (not shown). The wheels 187 also include lateral coupling elements 188b which are present in the form of a protuberance 187b or a recess (not shown) which is configured for lateral coupling with other constituent vehicles 180 (80) . In the presently preferred embodiment, the second constituent vehicle 180 is not powered by motors, springs or gears. However, it is envisaged that the second constituent vehicle 180 further comprises an engine and a battery or a spring intended to actuate at least one drive wheel. Preferably, the body 182 and the wheels 188a wind are made of a motile polymeric material. However, the body 182 and the wheels 188a can be formed in other ways such as by engraving, carving and the like and can be made up of other materials such as wood, metal, ceramic and the like. The body 182 and the wheels 188a preferably include chiseled or molded details such as gauges, reservoirs, fans, sculptures,

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des fenetres, des feux de signalisation et autre pour donner au second vehicule constitutif 180 un aspect plus realiste. Le second vehicule constitutif 180 possede des attribute similaires en ce qui concerne les materiaux de construction et l' aspect par comparaison au premier vehicule constitutif 80, mais de preference, le second vehicule constitutif 180 est environ deux fois plus long que le premier vehicule constitutif 80 de sorte qu'il peut correspondre lateralement (d'un c8te a l'autre) ou longitudinalement (extremite a extremite) au premier vehicule constitutif 800 Optionnellement, le second vehicule constitutif 180 comprend des tiges de stabilite 183 depassant depuis une premiere extremite du vehicule 180 et des receptacles correspondent 183a au niveau de l'autre extremite du vehicule 180. Les receptacles de reception 183a vent generalement alignes aux tiges de stabilite 183 de maniere a ce que les tiges de stabilite 183 du premier vehicule 180 puissent sialigner avec les receptacles de reception 183a d'un autre vehicule 180 et s'y adapter lors diun accouplement serre. En outre, les receptacles de reception 183a vent de preference espaces et alignes pour correspondre aux tiges de stabilite 83 du premier vehicule -jouet constitutif 80 et vice versa. Les tiges de stabilite 183 empechent les vehicules 80, 180 de  windows, signaling lights and the like to give the second constituent vehicle 180 a more realistic appearance. The second constituent vehicle 180 has similar attributes in terms of construction materials and appearance compared to the first constituent vehicle 80, but preferably the second constituent vehicle 180 is about twice as long as the first constituent vehicle 80 so that it can correspond laterally (from one side to the other) or longitudinally (end to end) to the first constituent vehicle 800 Optionally, the second constituent vehicle 180 comprises stability rods 183 protruding from a first end of the vehicle 180 and receptacles correspond 183a at the other end of the vehicle 180. The reception receptacles 183 are generally aligned with the stability rods 183 so that the stability rods 183 of the first vehicle 180 can align with the receptacles of reception 183a of another vehicle 180 and adapt to it during a tight coupling. In addition, the receiving receptacles 183a preferably have spaces and aligned to correspond to the stability rods 83 of the first constituent toy toy 80 and vice versa. Stability rods 183 prevent vehicles 80, 180 from

tourner lors d'un accouplement serre.  turn during a tight coupling.

Lorsque les premier et second vehicules -jouets constitutifs 80, 180 vent utilises en combinaison, ils forment un autre vehicule -jouet composite 20 qui peut etre configure pour s'accoupler longitudinalement mais de facon extensible (figure 2A) ou bien par l'intermediaire d'un raccord mecanique adjoins longitudinalement de facon plus etroite (par exemple, figure 2C). La figure 2A indique que lorsque lielement d'accouplement avant 152 du second vehicule constitutif 180 vient en prise avec l' clement d'accouplement arriere 58 du premier vehicule constitutif 80, et que les elements d'accouplement 58,  When the first and second constitutive toy vehicles 80, 180 are used in combination, they form another composite toy vehicle 20 which can be configured to couple longitudinally but in an extensible manner (FIG. 2A) or else via '' a mechanical fitting adjoins longitudinally more narrowly (for example, Figure 2C). FIG. 2A indicates that when the front coupling element 152 of the second component vehicle 180 engages with the rear coupling element 58 of the first component vehicle 80, and that the coupling elements 58,

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152 restent dans la position etendue, lelement diaccouplement avant 152 du second vehicule -jouet constitutif 180 reste relic de facon liberable a l' clement d'accouplement arriere 52 du premier vehicule jouet constitutif 80, par exemple par attraction  152 remain in the extended position, the front coupling element 152 of the second component toy vehicle 180 remains releasably relicable to the rear coupling element 52 of the first component toy vehicle 80, for example by attraction

magnetique ou autre.magnetic or other.

Les figures 2B et 2C indiquent un accouplement mecanique possible 50 configure en vue d'une utilisation  Figures 2B and 2C show a possible mechanical coupling 50 configured for use

avec l'un quelconque des modes de realisation preferes  with any of the preferred embodiments

decrits ici, en faisant reference au vehicule constitutif  described here, with reference to the constituent vehicle

represente sur la figure 2A dans un but de commodite.  shown in Figure 2A for convenience.

L'accouplement mecanique 50 comprend un element en saillie fixe (ici l' clement d'accouplement avant) 52 comportant une nervure pouvant etre mise en prise sous la IS forme d'un anneau ou d'un rebord circonferentiel en  The mechanical coupling 50 comprises a fixed projecting element (here the front coupling element) 52 comprising a rib which can be engaged in the form of a ring or a circumferential rim in

saillie 54 et une piece d'extremite en forme de dome 56.  projection 54 and a dome-shaped end piece 56.

L'accouplement mecanique 50 comprend egalement un element retractable (ici, l' clement d'accouplement arriere) 58 comportant une piece d'extremite en forme de dome 60 en vue de venir en contact avec la piece d'extremite en  The mechanical coupling 50 also includes a retractable element (here, the rear coupling element) 58 comprising a dome-shaped end piece 60 in order to come into contact with the end piece in

forme de dome 56 de l' clement en saillie fixe 52.  dome shape 56 of the fixed projecting element 52.

L' element retractable 58 comprend en outre un manchon exterieur 62 comportant une pluralite de dodges elastiques 63 en vue d'une mise en prise avec la nervure pouvant etre mise en prise 54 de l 'clement fixe 52. Le manchon exterieur 62 definit un alesage central 67 dimensionne pour recevoir liextremite libre de lielement en saillie fixe 52. L' element retractable 58 comprend egalement un tige 64 en relation coulissante avec le manchon exterieur 62 comportant une extremite proximale 64a et une extremite distale 64b. L' element retractable 58 est observe dans une position etendue sur les figures 2A et 2B et une position retractee sur la figure 2C. La piece d'extremite en forme de dome 60 est fixee a 3s liextremite proximale 64a de la tige 64. L' element retractable 58 comprend en outre un ressort 66 situe partiellement a l'interieur du manchon exterieur 62 a  The retractable member 58 further includes an outer sleeve 62 having a plurality of elastic dodges 63 for engagement with the engaging rib 54 of the fixed member 52. The outer sleeve 62 defines a bore central 67 dimensioned to receive the free end of the fixed protruding element 52. The retractable element 58 also comprises a rod 64 in sliding relationship with the external sleeve 62 comprising a proximal end 64a and a distal end 64b. The retractable element 58 is observed in an extended position in FIGS. 2A and 2B and a retracted position in FIG. 2C. The domed end piece 60 is fixed at 3s proximal end 64a of the rod 64. The retractable element 58 further comprises a spring 66 located partially inside the outer sleeve 62 a

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proximite de ltextremite distale 64a de la tige 64, qui sollicite la tige 64 vers l'exterieur (dans la direction proximale). Le ressort 66 est maintenu entre un epaulement (non represente) de la tige 64 et une paroi de S retenue interieure du vehicule constitutif 80 (se reporter aux figures 2B et 2C). De preference, le ressort 66 est un ressort du type helicoidal en acier. De preference, le manchon exterieur 62, l' clement fixe 52 et la tige 64 vent constitues a partir d'un materiau l0 polymere motile. Mais, le manchon exterieur 62, l' clement fixe 52 et la tige 64 peuvent etre constitues d'autres materiaux tels que du bois, du metal et de la ceramique et autres sans s'ecarter de la presente invention. Comme decrit ici, lielement en saillie fixe 52 est l' clement d'accouplement avant 52 et l' clement retractable 58 est l' clement d'accouplement arriere 58, mais soit l 'clement d'accouplement avant 52, soit l' clement d'accouplement arriere 58 peut etre l' clement en saillie fixe ou bien l' clement retractable sans siecarter de la presente invention. Optionnellement, l'une des deux pieces d'extremite en forme de dbme 56, 60 est au moins partiellement constituee d'un materiau magnetique et l'autre des deux pieces d'extremite en forme de dbme 56, est au moins partiellement constituee d'un materiau non magnetique, a attraction magnetique en vue d'un accouplement dans une position etendue (se reporter par exemple a la figure 2A). Bien entendu d'autres accouplements mecaniques 50 et/ou d'autres elements de raccordement pourront etre utilises sans s'ecarter de la  near the distal end 64a of the rod 64, which urges the rod 64 outward (in the proximal direction). The spring 66 is held between a shoulder (not shown) of the rod 64 and an inner retaining wall of the constituent vehicle 80 (see FIGS. 2B and 2C). Preferably, the spring 66 is a spring of the helical type made of steel. Preferably, the outer sleeve 62, the fixed element 52 and the rod 64 are made from a motile polymeric material. However, the outer sleeve 62, the fixed element 52 and the rod 64 can be made of other materials such as wood, metal and ceramics and the like without departing from the present invention. As described here, the fixed projecting element 52 is the front coupling element 52 and the retractable element 58 is the rear coupling element 58, but either the front coupling element 52 or the element 'rear coupling 58 may be the fixed projecting element or the retractable element without departing from the present invention. Optionally, one of the two dbme-shaped end pieces 56, 60 is at least partially made of a magnetic material and the other of the two dbme-shaped end pieces 56, is at least partially made of 'a non-magnetic material, with magnetic attraction for coupling in an extended position (see for example in Figure 2A). Of course, other mechanical couplings 50 and / or other connection elements can be used without deviating from the

large portee inventive de la presente invention.  wide inventive scope of the present invention.

En utilisation, l'accouplement mecanique 50 permet une mise en oeuvre avec l' clement retractable 58 soit dans la position etendue (figure 2B), soit dans la position retractee (figure 2C) en vue de permettre 3s l'accouplement longitudinal des vehicules constitutifs 80 (180). Lorsque lt clement fixe en saillie 52 vient en contact avec l' clement retractable 58 et que l' clement  In use, the mechanical coupling 50 allows implementation with the retractable clement 58 either in the extended position (Figure 2B) or in the retracted position (Figure 2C) to allow 3s the longitudinal coupling of the constituent vehicles 80 (180). When the fixed protruding clement 52 comes into contact with the retractable clement 58 and the clement

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retractable 58 reste dans la position etendue, l' clement fixe en saillie 52 restera relic a l' clement retractable 58 par une mise en prise mecanique, telle que par attraction magnetique (figure 2A) ou par une articulation s pouvant etre entralnee en rotation telle qu'une rotule comme cela est connu dans la technique. Loreque lielement en saillie fixe 52 vient en prise avec l' clement retractable 58 et que l' clement retractable 58 se deplace de la position retractee grace a la force d'un utilisateur, l' clement en saillie fixe 52 est retenu au moins partiellement a l'interieur du manchon exterieur 62 par la force de sollicitation de la pluralite des doigUs elastiques 63 sur la nervure pouvant etre mise en prise  retractable 58 remains in the extended position, the fixed projecting clement 52 will remain relic to the retractable clement 58 by a mechanical engagement, such as by magnetic attraction (FIG. 2A) or by a joint s which can be entrained in rotation such that a ball joint as is known in the art. When the fixed protruding element 52 engages with the retractable clement 58 and that the retractable clement 58 moves from the retracted position thanks to the force of a user, the fixed protruding clement 52 is retained at least partially at the inside of the outer sleeve 62 by the biasing force of the plurality of elastic fingers 63 on the rib which can be engaged

54 (figure 2C).54 (Figure 2C).

En faisant reference aux figures 27 a 29, il est represente un jouet composite ou un vehicule -jouet composite 400 conformement a un troisieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention Le vehicule -jouet composite 400 comprend un premier vehicule 480 comportant un element diaccouplement avant 452 et un element d'accouplement arriere 458. Soit l 'clement d'accouplement avant 452, soit l' clement d'accouplement arriere 458 est un element fixe en saillie 52 et l'autre element d'accouplement 452, 458 est un  With reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, a composite toy or a composite toy vehicle 400 is represented in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite toy vehicle 400 comprises a first vehicle 480 comprising a front coupling element. 452 and a rear coupling element 458. Either the front coupling element 452 or the rear coupling element 458 is a fixed projecting element 52 and the other coupling element 452, 458 is a

element retractable 58 comme decrit en detail ci -dessus.  retractable element 58 as described in detail above.

Le vehicule -jouet composite 400 comprend en outre un premier accessoire de vehicule 410 qui est configure en vue dune fixation liberable sur le premier vehicule 480 de facon a creer un nouveau vehicule presentant un aspect modifie par rapport au premier vehicule 480. De preference, le premier vehicule -jouet 480 est un chassis de camion comportant au moins deux roues 487, mais de preference quatre 487. De preference, le premier accessoire de vehicule 410 est la cabine d'un camion de pompiers comportant une rampe lumineuse 410a, des fenetres 410b, des portes 410c et une grille 410d. En outre, le premier accessoire de vehicule 410 presente  The composite toy vehicle 400 further comprises a first vehicle accessory 410 which is configured for releasable attachment to the first vehicle 480 so as to create a new vehicle having a modified appearance compared to the first vehicle 480. Preferably, the first vehicle-toy 480 is a truck chassis comprising at least two wheels 487, but preferably four 487. Preferably, the first vehicle accessory 410 is the cabin of a fire truck comprising a light rail 410a, windows 410b , doors 410c and a grid 410d. In addition, the first vehicle accessory 410 presents

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l' aspect d'une grosse semi -remorque ou d'un camion du type a semi remorque comportant des bandes et des emblemes de peinture rouge pour ressembler a un vehicule  the appearance of a large semi-trailer or semi-trailer type truck with red paint bands and emblems to resemble a vehicle

de pompiers.of firefighters.

s Le vehicule -jouet composite 400 comprend en outre un second vehicule 580 comportant un element d'accouplement avant 552 et un element d'accouplement arriere 558. L'un des elements d'accouplement avant ou arriere 552, 558 est un element en saillie fixe 52 et lo l'autre element d'accouplement 552, 558 est un element retractable 580 Le vehicule -jouet composite 400 comprend egalement un second accessoire de vehicule 512 configure en vue d'une fixation liberable sur le second vehicule 580, de facon a creer un nouveau vehcule presentant un 1S aspect modifie par rapport au second vehicule 580. Le second accessoire de vehicule 512, semblable au premier accessoire de vehicule 410, se fixe sur le second vehicule 580 par une mise en prise liberable sur l'un des elements de raccordement 584a, 584b par un element de raccordement -reception correspondent similaire a l' clement 1511 (figure 6) sur la partie inferieure du  The composite toy vehicle 400 also comprises a second vehicle 580 comprising a front coupling element 552 and a rear coupling element 558. One of the front or rear coupling elements 552, 558 is a projecting element fixed 52 and lo the other coupling element 552, 558 is a retractable element 580 The composite toy vehicle 400 also includes a second vehicle accessory 512 configured for releasable attachment to the second vehicle 580, so create a new vehicle having a modified 1S aspect compared to the second vehicle 580. The second vehicle accessory 512, similar to the first vehicle accessory 410, is fixed on the second vehicle 580 by releasable engagement on one of the elements 584a, 584b by a connecting element -reception correspond similar to clement 1511 (Figure 6) on the lower part of the

second accessoire de vehicule 512.second vehicle accessory 512.

- Les figures lOa a lOm representent des vues en perspective du vehicule composite 400 suivant diverges configurations demontrant que les accessoires de vehicule 410, 512 et les premier et second vehicules 480, 580 peuvent 8tre interchanges ou places dans des ordres  - Figures lOa to lOm represent perspective views of the composite vehicle 400 according to various configurations showing that the vehicle accessories 410, 512 and the first and second vehicles 480, 580 can be interchanged or placed in orders

differents au cours du jeu par l'utilisateur.  different during the game by the user.

Les figures 7 a 9 representent les vehicules composites 600 conformement a un quatrieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention comprenant divers accessoires de vehicule 601, 607, 615 et 616. Le vehicule composite 600 presente l' aspect global d'un camion de pompiers du type plate-forma elevatrice a caisse large. Le vehicule composite 600 est constitue de multiples vehicules 680 semblables au premier vehicule 480 et/ou au second vehicule 580 decrits ci -dessus. En  Figures 7 to 9 show the composite vehicles 600 in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention comprising various vehicle accessories 601, 607, 615 and 616. The composite vehicle 600 has the overall appearance of a fire truck of the wide platform lifting platform type. The composite vehicle 600 is made up of multiple vehicles 680 similar to the first vehicle 480 and / or to the second vehicle 580 described above. In

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outre, le vehicule composite 600 comprend un tracteur 603 et un corps depliant 607. Le corps depliant 607 est orne de projecteurs, de jauges, de fleches et autres pour donner un aspect plus authentique. Le tracteur 603 S comporte une lampe lumineuse 603a et un generateur de son (non represente). Une fleche 601 montee de facon amovible sur le corps depliant 607 comporte un canon a "tube" actionne par une gachette 615 au niveau de l'extremite en vue de lancer des projectiles 616. Le canon a "tube" 615 peut optionnellement comprendre une visee comme une  in addition, the composite vehicle 600 comprises a tractor 603 and a folding body 607. The folding body 607 is decorated with projectors, gauges, arrows and the like to give a more authentic appearance. The tractor 603 S includes a light lamp 603a and a sound generator (not shown). An arrow 601 removably mounted on the folding body 607 comprises a "tube" barrel actuated by a trigger 615 at the end in order to launch projectiles 616. The "tube" barrel 615 can optionally include a target like a

lunette ou un reticule.telescope or reticle.

Les figures 11 a 13 vent des vues en perspective diun vehicule composite 700 conforme a un cinquieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le 1S vehicule composite 700 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus, mais comprend deux premiers vehicules 780 et un second vehicule 790 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 710, 712, 714 qui presentent l' aspect global de vehicules de police. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 710 presente l' aspect diun corps de tracteur, le second accessoire de vehicule 712 est un corps de voiture cellulaire ou de cache et le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 714 est un corps de depanneuse. Les figures 14a a 14u vent des vues en perspective du vehicule composite 700 suivant diverges configurations  Figures 11 to 13 show perspective views of a composite vehicle 700 according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The 1S composite vehicle 700 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above, but comprises two first vehicles 780 and a second vehicle 790 comprising vehicle accessories 710, 712, 714 which present the overall appearance of police vehicles. The first vehicle accessory 710 has the appearance of a tractor body, the second vehicle accessory 712 is a cell or cover car body and the third vehicle accessory 714 is a tow truck body. Figures 14a to 14u wind perspective views of the composite vehicle 700 according to different configurations

demontrant l'interchangeabilite de ses composants.  demonstrating the interchangeability of its components.

Les figures 15 et 16 vent des vues en perspective d'un vehicule composite 800 conformement a un sixieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 800 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 800 comprend un premier vehicule 880 et un second vehicule 890 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 810, 812 qui presentent l' aspect global de vehicules de secours portuaire, de secours de surveillance de cote ou de secours maritime generaux. Le premier accessoire de  Figures 15 and 16 show perspective views of a composite vehicle 800 in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite vehicle 800 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above. The composite vehicle 800 comprises a first vehicle 880 and a second vehicle 890 comprising vehicle accessories 810, 812 which have the overall appearance of port rescue, coast guard rescue or general maritime rescue vehicles. The first accessory from

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vehicule 810 presente l' aspect d'un corps de tracteur et le second accessoire de vehicule 812 est un corps de  vehicle 810 has the appearance of a tractor body and the second vehicle accessory 812 is a body of

camion a fleche comportant une fleche 812b.  boom truck with an 812b boom.

Les figures 17 a 18 vent des vues en perspective d'un vehicule composite 900 conforme a un septieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 900 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus, le vehicule composite 900 comprend un premier vehicule 980 et un second vehicule 990 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 910, 912, qui presentent l' aspect global d' ambulance ou de vehicules de secours medical generaux. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 910 represente l' aspect d'un corps de tracteur et le second accessoire de vehicule 912  Figures 17 to 18 are perspective views of a composite vehicle 900 according to a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite vehicle 900 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above, the composite vehicle 900 comprises a first vehicle 980 and a second vehicle 990 comprising vehicle accessories 910, 912, which have the overall appearance of an ambulance or of general medical emergency vehicles. The first vehicle accessory 910 represents the appearance of a tractor body and the second vehicle accessory 912

presente l' aspect d'un corps d' ambulance.  presents the appearance of an ambulance corps.

Les figures 19 et 20 vent des vues en perspective d'un vehicule composite 1000 conforme a un huitieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 1000 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 1000 comprend deux premiers vehicules 1080 et un second vehicule 1090 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 1010, 1011, 1014 qui presentent l' aspect global de vehicules de controle ou de secours pour les animaux. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 1010 presente l' aspect d'un corps de tracteur. Le second accessoire de vehicule 1012 presente l' aspect d'une cabine de camionO Le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1014 presente l' aspect d'un corps de cabine de camion comportant une cage ou un  Figures 19 and 20 are perspective views of a composite vehicle 1000 according to an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite vehicle 1000 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above. The composite vehicle 1000 comprises two first vehicles 1080 and a second vehicle 1090 comprising vehicle accessories 1010, 1011, 1014 which have the overall appearance of control or rescue vehicles for animals. The first vehicle accessory 1010 has the appearance of a tractor body. The second vehicle accessory 1012 has the appearance of a truck cabO The third vehicle accessory 1014 has the appearance of a truck cab body comprising a cage or a

conteneur de chargement.loading container.

La figure 21 est une vue en perspective des vehicules constitutifs individuals des vehicules composites 400 et 600, couples ensemble dans une position etendue, suivant une combinaison formant un convoi semblable a un serpent. Comme indique, il existe de multiples vehicules composites 400 combines a un vehicule composite 600, mais d'autres combinaisons et nombres de  Figure 21 is a perspective view of the individual constituent vehicles of the composite vehicles 400 and 600, coupled together in an extended position, in a combination forming a convoy similar to a snake. As noted, there are multiple composite vehicles 400 combined with a composite vehicle 600, but other combinations and numbers of

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vehicules composites 400, 600 peuvent etre combinees pour former d'autres structures de vehicules composites  composite vehicles 400, 600 can be combined to form other composite vehicle structures

presentant des structures plus importantes.  with larger structures.

La figure 22 est une vue en perspective d'un s agencement en variante des vehicules composites 400, 600, un premier ensemble (A) etant represente couple longitudinalement dans une position retractee et l'autre ensemble (B) etant represente couple longitudinalement  FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the composite vehicles 400, 600, a first assembly (A) being represented couple longitudinally in a retracted position and the other assembly (B) being represented couple longitudinally

dans une position etendue en formant ainsi un vehicule -  in an extended position thereby forming a vehicle -

jouet composite plus important.more important composite toy.

La figure 23 represente les divers vehicules composites 400, 700, 900, 1000 dans des etats partiellement assembles. Les vehicules composites 400, 700, 900, 1000 vent munis des memes dispositifs de 1S raccordement et des memes accouplements de sorte qutils  Figure 23 shows the various composite vehicles 400, 700, 900, 1000 in partially assembled states. Composite vehicles 400, 700, 900, 1000 are fitted with the same 1S connection devices and the same couplings so that they

peuvent etre combines ou interchanges.  can be combined or interchanged.

La figure 24 represente les divers vehicules composites 400, 700, 900, 1000 qui vent couples dans une position etendue et tous relies pour former un jeu  Figure 24 shows the various composite vehicles 400, 700, 900, 1000 which are coupled in an extended position and all connected to form a set

semblable a un train transformable.similar to a convertible train.

La figure 25 represente les divers vehicules composites 400, 700, 900, 1000 combines suivant une facon mixte, certains etant couples dans une position retractee et d'autres etant couples dans une position etendue et certains qui viennent en contact par frottement par des roues du type receptacle et du type a accouplement alors  Figure 25 shows the various composite vehicles 400, 700, 900, 1000 combined in a mixed way, some being coupled in a retracted position and others being coupled in an extended position and some coming into contact by friction by wheels of the receptacle type and coupling type then

que d'autres ne le vent pas.others don't.

La figure 26 represente un ensemble de vehicule composite 1100 conformement a un neuvieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 1100 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 1100 comprend une pluralite de premiers vehicules 1180 et une pluralite de seconds vehicules 1190 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114 qui presentent l' aspect global d'un camion de pompiers. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 1110 presente l' aspect  Figure 26 shows a composite vehicle assembly 1100 according to a ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite vehicle 1100 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above. The composite vehicle 1100 comprises a plurality of first vehicles 1180 and a plurality of second vehicles 1190 comprising vehicle accessories 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114 which present the overall appearance of a fire truck. The first vehicle accessory 1110 has the appearance

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d'un corps de tracteur. Le second accessoire de vehicule 1111 comprend une fleche a "tuyau" 1114 comportant une buse a tuyau 1115 qui lance des "bombes a eau" en matiere plastique 1115a. Le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1112 s est un centre de commande. Le quatrieme accessoire de  of a tractor body. The second vehicle accessory 1111 comprises a "pipe" arrow 1114 comprising a pipe nozzle 1115 which launches plastic "water bombs" 1115a. The third 1112s vehicle accessory is a command center. The fourth accessory from

vehicule 1113 est un camion -citerne.  vehicle 1113 is a tank truck.

Les figures 30 et 31 representent un ensemble de vehicule composite 2400 conformement a un dixieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 2400 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 1400 decrit ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 2400 comprend une pluralite de premiers vehicules 2480 et une pluralite de seconds vehicules 2490 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 2410, 2512 et 2518 qui presentent l' aspect global d'un camion de pompiers. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 2410 presente l' aspect d'un corps de tracteur et peut etre optionnellement etendu de fagon similaire a la cabine 1410 decrite ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 2400 comprend egalement une rampe lumineuse 2512 et un projecteur 24140 Le vehicule -jouet composite 2400 comprend egalement les second et troisieme accessoires de vehicule 2512, 2518 configures en vue diune fixation liberable soit au premier vehicule constitutif 2480, soit au second 2490 et presentant l' aspect de corps de camion de pompiers. L' ensemble de vehicule -jouet composite 2400 comprend en out re une echelle coulissante en trots morceaux 2522 presentant un premier element d'extension 2522a couple avec possibilite de rotation a un second element d' extension 2522b qui est couple avec possibilite de rotation a un troisieme element d' extension 2522a qui a son tour est couple avec possibilite de rotation a une base d'echelle detachable 2521. L'echelle coulissante 1522 se retracte de preference sur elle -meme (c'est-a-dire que le premier element d' extension 2522a se retracte dans le second element d' extension 1522b, et les premier et second elements d' extension 2522a, 2522b se retractent dans le  Figures 30 and 31 show a composite vehicle assembly 2400 in accordance with a tenth preferred embodiment of the present invention. The 2400 composite vehicle is similar to the 1400 composite toy vehicle described above. The composite vehicle 2400 comprises a plurality of first vehicles 2480 and a plurality of second vehicles 2490 comprising vehicle accessories 2410, 2512 and 2518 which have the overall appearance of a fire truck. The first vehicle accessory 2410 has the appearance of a tractor body and can be optionally extended similarly to the cabin 1410 described above. The composite vehicle 2400 also includes a light ramp 2512 and a searchlight 24140 The composite toy vehicle 2400 also includes the second and third vehicle accessories 2512, 2518 configurations for a releasable attachment either to the first constituent vehicle 2480, or to the second 2490 and with the appearance of a fire truck body. The set of composite toy vehicle 2400 further comprises a sliding ladder in trot pieces 2522 having a first extension element 2522a torque with possibility of rotation to a second extension element 2522b which is couple with possibility of rotation to a third extension element 2522a which in turn is coupled with the possibility of rotation to a detachable ladder base 2521. The sliding ladder 1522 preferably retracts on itself (that is to say that the first element extension 2522a retracts into the second extension element 1522b, and the first and second extension elements 2522a, 2522b retract into the

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troisieme element d' extension 2522c qui se repose sur la base 2511) de sorte que dans une position a terre, la hauteur globale de liechelle coulissante 1522 est d' environ la hauteur globale du troisieme element d' extension 2522c. L'echelle coulissante 1522 comprend en outre des stabilisateurs allongeables par coulissement 2524 couples a la base de l'echelle 2521. Les verins stabilisateurs 1524 coulissent vers le teas jusqu' au sol ou la surface comme cela est connu dans la technique. Le lo vehicule composite 2400 peut optionnellement comprendre des verins stabilisateurs qui peuvent etre entralnes en rotation 2526, qui vent configures pour tourner jusqu'a une position de stabilisation En outre, le vehicule jouet composite peut comprendre des roues surdimensionnees 2530, similaires aux roues  third extension element 2522c which rests on the base 2511) so that in a position on the ground, the overall height of the sliding link 1522 is approximately the overall height of the third extension element 2522c. The sliding ladder 1522 further comprises extendable stabilizers by sliding 2524 couples at the base of the ladder 2521. The stabilizing jacks 1524 slide towards the teas to the ground or the surface as is known in the art. The composite vehicle 2400 may optionally include stabilizing jacks which can be rotated 2526, which are configured to rotate to a stabilizing position. Furthermore, the composite toy vehicle may include oversized wheels 2530, similar to the wheels.

surdimensionnees 1430 decrites ci -dessus.  1430 oversized described above.

Les figures 32 et 33 representent un vehicule composite 1200 conforme a un onzieme mode de realisation prefere de la presente invention. Le vehicule composite 1200 est similaire au vehicule -jouet composite 400 decrit ci -dessus. Le vehicule composite 1200 comprend une pluralite de premiers vehicules 1280 et une pluralite de seconds vehicules 1290 comportant des accessoires de vehicule 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1217 qui presentent l' aspect global d'un camion de pompiers. Les premier et second accessoires de vehicule 1210, 1211 presentent l' aspect de corps de tracteur. Le premier accessoire de vehicule 1210 comporte des canons a coulissement vers l'exterieur 1210a, 1210b de chaque cote pour faire en sorte que le premier accessoire de vehicule soit un corps de tracteur plus important. Le second accessoire de vehicule 1211 comprend une fleche 1209 reliee a une zone d'atterrissage d'helicoptere 1224. Le troisiemeaccessoire de vehicule 1212 est un corps de camion depliant qui cree un batiment a plusieurs etages lorsqu'il est deplie (figure 48B). Le quatrieme accessoire de vehicule 1213 est une cabine de camion  Figures 32 and 33 show a composite vehicle 1200 conforming to an eleventh preferred embodiment of the present invention. The composite vehicle 1200 is similar to the composite toy vehicle 400 described above. The composite vehicle 1200 comprises a plurality of first vehicles 1280 and a plurality of second vehicles 1290 comprising vehicle accessories 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1217 which present the overall appearance of a fire truck. The first and second vehicle accessories 1210, 1211 have the appearance of a tractor body. The first vehicle accessory 1210 has outwardly sliding guns 1210a, 1210b on each side to cause the first vehicle accessory to be a larger tractor body. The second vehicle accessory 1211 includes an arrow 1209 connected to a helicopter landing zone 1224. The third vehicle accessory 1212 is a folding truck body which creates a multi-storey building when it is unfolded (FIG. 48B). The fourth vehicle accessory 1213 is a truck cab

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radio ou a communications. Le clnquieme accessoire de vehicule 1214 est une cabine de camion qui peut etre depliee pour exposer une padre d'accessoires pour action de bolte "en feu". Le sixieme accessoire de vehicule est s un corps de fleche a "tuyau" comportant une fleche 1217 avec une buse a tuyau 1215 qui lance des ibombes a eau" en forme de belle en matiere plastique 1215a. Loreque le troisieme accessoire de vehicule 1212 est reconfigure en tent que batiment a etages multiples, la bombe a eau en matiere plastique 1215a peut etre lancee sur les fenetres 1212a. On envisage que le vehicule composite 1200 comprenne en out re de s generateurs de s on et de s lumiere s  radio or communications. The 12th vehicle accessory 1214 is a truck cab that can be folded out to expose a pad of accessories for "bolt" fire action. The sixth vehicle accessory is a "pipe" arrow body comprising an arrow 1217 with a pipe nozzle 1215 which launches water bombs "in the shape of a beautiful plastic material 1215a. When the third vehicle accessory 1212 is reconfigured In a tent that is a multi-storey building, the plastic water bomb 1215a can be launched on windows 1212a, and it is envisaged that the composite vehicle 1200 will also include air generators and light sources.

1210c de facon similaire aux modes de realisation  1210c similar to the embodiments

preferes decrits ci -dessus.preferred described above.

I1 doit etre note que de facon similaire a la figure 6, qui represente le vehicule constitutif 1480 comportant des roues a receptacles 1487a et un autre vehicule constitutif 1480 comportant des roues du type correspondent 1487b et que les roues de receptacles 1487a vent sur le point de recevoir les roues correspondantes 1487b par contact par frottement, l'un quelconque des differents vehicules composites 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 peut etre lateralement couple a d'autres vehicules composites 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 diune maniere identique. Aussi, l'un quelconque des differents vehicules composites 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 peut etre couple longitudinalement a d'autres vehicules composites , 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 en utilisant des accouplements mecaniques comme l'accouplement mecanique 50 decrit en detail ci -dessus  It should be noted that similarly to FIG. 6, which represents the constituent vehicle 1480 comprising wheels with receptacles 1487a and another constituent vehicle 1480 comprising wheels of the corresponding type 1487b and that the receptacle wheels 1487a are about to receive the corresponding wheels 1487b by friction contact, any of the different composite vehicles 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 can be laterally coupled to other composite vehicles 20, 400, 800 , 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 diune identical way. Also, any of the different composite vehicles 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 can be coupled longitudinally to other composite vehicles, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 using mechanical couplings such as mechanical coupling 50 described in detail above

en faisant reference aux figures 2B et 2C.  with reference to Figures 2B and 2C.

L'un quelconque des vehicules composites 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 peut 3s optionnellement comprendre un generateur de son (non represente) et/ou des lumieres sans s'ecarter de la presente invention egalement. De preference, un tel  Any of the composite vehicles 20, 400, 800, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1800, 1900, 2400 may optionally include a sound generator (not shown) and / or lights without departing from the present invention also . Preferably, such

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generateur de son est alimente par une batterie (non representee) et comprend un circuit integre (IC), un processeur de son et un haut-parleur (aucun n'etat represente) de type connu. Mais, le generateur de son s peut 8tre une force quelconque de dispositifs de generation de son du type electromecanique, electronique  sound generator is powered by a battery (not shown) and includes an integrated circuit (IC), a sound processor and a speaker (none represented) of known type. However, the sound generator can be any force of sound generation devices of the electromechanical, electronic type.

ou mecanique, sans s'ecarter de la presente invention.  or mechanical, without departing from the present invention.

A partir de ce qui precede, il peut etre observe que la presente invention comprend des vehicules -jouets lo composites constitues a partir de vehicules -jouets constitutifs couples de facon liberable a d'autres vehicules -jouets constitutifs soit longitudinalement, soit lateralement, et d'accessoires de vehicules -jouets constitutifs relies a caux -ci. L'homme de l'art se rendra compte que des changements peuvent etre apportes aux modes de.reali sat ion decrit s ci -des sus sans s'ecarter du concept innovant large de ceux -ci. I1 est compris de ce fait que cette invention niest pas limitee  From the above, it can be observed that the present invention comprises toy-lo vehicles made up of composite toy-vehicles releasably coupled to other toy-toy vehicles either longitudinally or laterally, and d 'vehicle accessories - constituent toys connected to caux-ci. Those skilled in the art will realize that changes can be made to the de.reali sat ion modes described above without departing from the broad innovative concept thereof. It is understood from this fact that this invention is not limited

aux modes de realisation particuliers decrits, mais il  to the particular embodiments described, but there

est prevu de couvrir des modifications a l'interieur de l' esprit et de la portee de la presente invention telle  is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as

que definie par les revendications annexees.  as defined by the appended claims.

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Claims (9)

REVENDICATIONS 1. Jouet composite (1800) comprenant: un premier vehicule constitutif (1480) comportant un chassis avec des roues (1487) et une partie pour cabine integree (1483) et un premier element d'accouplement (1458) configure en vue d'un accouplement liberable sur un autre vehicule constitutif (1480), et un accessoire de vehicule (1512) configure en vue d'une fixation liberable sur le premier vehicule constitutif (1480) de facon a creer un nouveau vehicule (1800) presentant un aspect modifie par rapport au  1. Composite toy (1800) comprising: a first constituent vehicle (1480) comprising a chassis with wheels (1487) and a part for an integrated cabin (1483) and a first coupling element (1458) configured for a releasable coupling on another constituent vehicle (1480), and a vehicle accessory (1512) configured for releasable attachment to the first constituent vehicle (1480) so as to create a new vehicle (1800) having an aspect modified by compared to premier vehicule constitutif (1480).  first constituent vehicle (1480). 2. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le premier element d'accouplement (1487a, 1487b) est prevu sur au moins l'une des roues de chassis (1487) et est configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral  2. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, in which the first coupling element (1487a, 1487b) is provided on at least one of the chassis wheels (1487) and is configured for lateral coupling. avec un autre vehicule constitutif (1480).  with another constituent vehicle (1480). 3. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 2, comprenant en outre: un second vehicule constitutif (1580) comportant un chassis qui comprend au moins deux roues (1587) chacun presentant un accouplement lateral (1487a, 1487b) configure en vue d'un accouplement lateral avec un autre 2s vehicule constitutif (1480), dans laqueI lorsque l'accessoire de vehicule (1512) est fixe de facon liberable a l'un des premier et second vehicules constitutifs (1480, 1580) et que le premier vehicule constitutif (1480) est accouple lateralement au second vehicule constitutif (1580), un nouveau vehicule (1900) est cree presentant un aspect modifie par rapport aux premier et second vehicules constitutifs (1480,  3. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 2, further comprising: a second constituent vehicle (1580) comprising a chassis which comprises at least two wheels (1587) each having a lateral coupling (1487a, 1487b) configured for a lateral coupling with another 2s constituent vehicle (1480), in lacqueI when the vehicle accessory (1512) is releasably fixed to one of the first and second constituent vehicles (1480, 1580) and that the first constituent vehicle (1480) is coupled laterally to the second constituent vehicle (1580), a new vehicle (1900) is created having a modified appearance compared to the first and second constituent vehicles (1480, 1580).1580). 28411 4928411 49 4. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre: un second vehicule constitutif (1580) comportant un second element d'accouplement (1552) configure en vue s d'un accouplement liberable avec un autre vehicule constitutif (1480), dans lequel lorsque l'accessoire de vehicule (1512) est fixe de fa,con liberable sur l'un des premier et second vehicules constitutifs (1480, 1580) et que le lo premier vehicule constitutif (1480) est accouple au second vehicule constitutif (1580) par les premier et second elements d'accouplement (1458, 1552), un nouveau vehicule est cree presentant un aspect modifie par  4. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, further comprising: a second constituent vehicle (1580) comprising a second coupling element (1552) configured for a releasable coupling with another constituent vehicle (1480) , in which when the vehicle accessory (1512) is fixed so as to be releasable on one of the first and second constituent vehicles (1480, 1580) and the lo the first constituent vehicle (1480) is coupled to the second constituent vehicle (1580) by the first and second coupling elements (1458, 1552), a new vehicle is created having an aspect modified by rapport aux premier et second vehicules constitutifs.  compared to the first and second constituent vehicles. 5. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 4, dans laquel l'accessoire de vehicule (1518) peut etre fixe simultanement de fac,on liberable au premier et  5. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 4, in which the vehicle accessory (1518) can be fixed simultaneously so that it can be released on the first and second vehicule constitutif (1480, 1580).  second constituent vehicle (1480, 1580). 6. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en out re un element parmi une echelle coulissante (1522), un projecteur amovible (1414), et une  6. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, further comprising an element from a sliding ladder (1522), a removable projector (1414), and a rampe lumineuse amovible (1412).removable light bar (1412). 7O Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans loquel l'accessoire de vehicule (1412) comprend une  7O composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, in which the vehicle accessory (1412) comprises a source d'alimentation montee de fac,on interne (1412a).  power source mounted internally or internally (1412a). 8. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'accessoire de vehicule (1410) comporte une lumlere. 9. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel au moins l'un du premier vehicule constitutif (1480) et de l'accessoire de vehicule (1512) comporte un  8. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, in which the vehicle accessory (1410) comprises a lumen. 9. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, in which at least one of the first constituent vehicle (1480) and of the vehicle accessory (1512) comprises a generateur de son.sound generator. 28411 4928411 49 10. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le nouveau vehicule (1800) est un element parmi un camion de pompiers, un vehicule de secours de pompiers, un camion de pompage d'eau, un camion citerne, un camion a echelle, une ambulance, un camion de secours aux animaux, un vehicule de police de la route, un vehicule de police, un vehicule de police portuaire, un depanneuse, un vehicule d' assistance de bord de route et  10. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, in which the new vehicle (1800) is an element among a fire truck, a fire rescue vehicle, a water pumping truck, a tanker truck, a truck on a ladder, an ambulance, an animal rescue truck, a traffic police vehicle, a police vehicle, a port police vehicle, a tow truck, a roadside assistance vehicle and un vehicule de secours.an emergency vehicle. - llo Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'accessoire de vehicule (1410) est un element parmi une cabine de camionnette, une cabine de depanneuse, une cabine de semi -remorque, et une cabine  - llo composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle accessory (1410) is an element among a van cabin, a tow truck cabin, a semi-trailer cabin, and a cabin de vehicule tout terrain.of all terrain vehicle. 12o Vehicule -jouet composite selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre un accessoire de cabine pouvant  12. A composite toy vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a cabin accessory that can etre etendu (1410).to be extended (1410). 13. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre des verins stabilisateurs pouvant etre etendus ( 1524) 14. Jouet composite (1800) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le chassis comprend en outre un dispositif de raccordement integre (1484) configure pour venir en prise de facon liberable avec un dispositif de raccordement -reception (1511) sur l'accessoire du  13. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, further comprising extendable stabilizing jacks (1524) 14. Composite toy (1800) according to claim 1, wherein the chassis further comprises an integrated connection device (1484 ) configured to engage releasably with a connection device -reception (1511) on the accessory of the
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