GB2321204A - Toy train set accessory - Google Patents
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- GB2321204A GB2321204A GB9700722A GB9700722A GB2321204A GB 2321204 A GB2321204 A GB 2321204A GB 9700722 A GB9700722 A GB 9700722A GB 9700722 A GB9700722 A GB 9700722A GB 2321204 A GB2321204 A GB 2321204A
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- track
- box
- train
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
- A63H19/00—Model railways
- A63H19/36—Model railway structures, e.g. kinds of arrangement of several units in containers, or on plates, or in combination with scenics for toy purposes
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Abstract
A storage unit for track, trains and other accessories using the recognised and established "Brio" track gauge and linking method which converts to become an engine shed, train station or similar. This being facilitated by a side, lid or similar 1 folding down and linking it's grooved track 2 to an existing train track layout by means of a track link or coupling system 3 as used with the aforementioned toy train sets. The box is aesthetically decorated to simulate a train station, engine shed or similar "train" building. It is designed to be manufactured in component form to be assembled by the buyer as a kit.
Description
TOY TRAIN SET ACCESSORY
This invention relates to a storage box I engine shed for use with wooden train sets using the Brio format of track gauge and linking method.
The Brio wooden train set has been a popular toy for many years and has been copied and marketed by several other companies. These sets are all compatible with one another and link together by means of a male and female coupling. No company at present manufactures a storage unit that can be incorporated into the child's play with the sets.
My accessory to that range of toy train set is a simple invention to :a) Provide a secure storage box for the trains, track and accessories when not in use.
b) Double up as building, such as an engine shed / train station or similar, wherein a
track layout can be linked up to the tracks machined into the lid / side or similar of
the box.
c) supply the manufactured components in kit form to be assembled by the customer.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of visual examples on page 5 and 6 accompanied by referenced text :
Figure 1
Shows the box in perspective laying on its side with its lid 1 open, ready to be utilised into a track layout as an engine shed.
Figure 2
Shows the box in perspective with its hinged lid closed and held shut by some fixing means.
Figure 3
Shows the box open as in Fig 1 with an example of how compatible track might be linked up to it.
The drawings illustrate flat packable medium density fibre board, solid timber or other suitable material. Which are machined with grooves, rebates and pre-drilled holes for fixings, Which when assembled form a simple but rigid box.
Once assembled, a hinged lid 1 with track grooves 2 and female coupling 3 machined into its surface link up to a track layout. Self adhesive decoration, such as windows etc. are supplied to enhance the aesthetic qualities of the building.
Claims (4)
1. A secure storage box for toy trains, track and other accessories when not in use,
which when its hinged lid, side or similar component, is folded down it can be built
into a track layout using the recognised Brio track gauge and coupling system,
wherein the box can be incorporated into the child's play with the sets as an engine
shed, train station or similar.
2. A box as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the components are flat packed in kit form to
be assembled by the customer.
3. A box as claimed in any preceding claim wherein a hinged lid or side is provided
with a catchment means to hold the lid or side securely closed.
4. A storage box i train station 1 engine shed as described herein with reference to
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9700722A GB2321204A (en) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-01-15 | Toy train set accessory |
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GB9700722A GB2321204A (en) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-01-15 | Toy train set accessory |
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GB9700722D0 GB9700722D0 (en) | 1997-03-05 |
GB2321204A true GB2321204A (en) | 1998-07-22 |
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GB9700722A Withdrawn GB2321204A (en) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-01-15 | Toy train set accessory |
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Cited By (3)
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GB2391823A (en) * | 2002-08-13 | 2004-02-18 | Brenda Mccann | A storage box for toys |
CN102653332A (en) * | 2010-11-12 | 2012-09-05 | 美泰有限公司 | Toy vehicle storage case with race track |
US20210236947A1 (en) * | 2020-02-05 | 2021-08-05 | Mattel, Inc. | Toy vehicle booster |
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GB366291A (en) * | 1931-02-13 | 1932-02-04 | Frank Hornby | A model tunnel for toy railway tracks available also as a packing element |
GB481266A (en) * | 1937-08-28 | 1938-03-08 | James Frederick Davis Beazer | A portable foldable box-like container for model railway equipment and the like |
GB615134A (en) * | 1946-07-26 | 1949-01-03 | John Cartner | Improvements in or relating to toy buildings |
GB916069A (en) * | 1961-01-03 | 1963-01-16 | Alfred Einfalt | A toy with roadways |
US4755159A (en) * | 1986-07-15 | 1988-07-05 | Mattel, Inc. | Carrying case usable as a toy building or toy playground |
GB2288130A (en) * | 1994-04-04 | 1995-10-11 | Tomy Co Ltd | An apparatus for storing and discharging a toy vehicle |
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1997
- 1997-01-15 GB GB9700722A patent/GB2321204A/en not_active Withdrawn
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB366291A (en) * | 1931-02-13 | 1932-02-04 | Frank Hornby | A model tunnel for toy railway tracks available also as a packing element |
GB481266A (en) * | 1937-08-28 | 1938-03-08 | James Frederick Davis Beazer | A portable foldable box-like container for model railway equipment and the like |
GB615134A (en) * | 1946-07-26 | 1949-01-03 | John Cartner | Improvements in or relating to toy buildings |
GB916069A (en) * | 1961-01-03 | 1963-01-16 | Alfred Einfalt | A toy with roadways |
US4755159A (en) * | 1986-07-15 | 1988-07-05 | Mattel, Inc. | Carrying case usable as a toy building or toy playground |
GB2288130A (en) * | 1994-04-04 | 1995-10-11 | Tomy Co Ltd | An apparatus for storing and discharging a toy vehicle |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2391823A (en) * | 2002-08-13 | 2004-02-18 | Brenda Mccann | A storage box for toys |
CN102653332A (en) * | 2010-11-12 | 2012-09-05 | 美泰有限公司 | Toy vehicle storage case with race track |
CN102653332B (en) * | 2010-11-12 | 2014-07-30 | 美泰有限公司 | Toy vehicle storage case with race track |
US20210236947A1 (en) * | 2020-02-05 | 2021-08-05 | Mattel, Inc. | Toy vehicle booster |
US11491412B2 (en) * | 2020-02-05 | 2022-11-08 | Mattel, Inc. | Toy vehicle booster |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |