Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
  • A63H18/00—Highways or trackways for toys; Propulsion by special interaction between vehicle and track
  • A63H18/02—Construction or arrangement of the trackway

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• the invention relates to a one-piece component as a link with which sections for roadways can be built as a component, the link consisting of a sound surface and two adjoining legs.
• Fls therefore depends on the fact that with just one component all requirements are taken into account that arise when building a route. It must be possible to build 10 with a single component: straight sections, curved sections with different radius, bridges, slightly concave and slightly convex sections, etc.
• German 'patent application P 29 46 890.4-32 15 a flexible track piece is proposed. This has receptacles at both ends for installation in a section from other track sections. There must be an edge for the side guide and receiving openings for the current conductor spin. This track is provided as a whole and -.0 cannot be disassembled. According to German patent application P 31 32 527.0-15, there is a track piece in which end pieces are available for installation in another route. The flexible part is used to design a slight curve and enables a circular route to be connected by means of a considerable longitudinal displaceability, without small ones
• Lane pieces are needed. It is also intended as a whole piece to be installed; tools must be provided to separate the individual links.
• connection must be easy, the connection must be sufficiently firm so that there is no bursting of the route even in difficult sections, such as bridges. In this way, highways can be built perfectly. In the case of elevated roads, it is ensured that the deflection is not too great, since otherwise too many components would be needed for the support, which makes the route construction complicated and a widely curved bridge cannot be created. However, the flexibility must nevertheless have a certain measure so that both concave and convex sections can be built. It is also useful if, despite these extensive requirements, there is still a certain longitudinal displaceability so that the fitting together of a route is made easier. However, it must still be possible for the playing child to separate the individual limbs without tools.
• the separation is not carried out by simply sliding apart, but by pivoting the components.
• this concept even a small, weak child can easily separate the individual limbs.
• the road surface and the verge are as even as possible. Even when cornering, the vehicles should not rattle, but the vehicles should run smoothly and easily.
• the present link for the route construction must be provided in a certain not too small number, the easy manufacture must also be taken into account. This is done through a concept without the need for sliders in the tool. It is thus possible to produce the link inexpensively in multiple forms, preferably by the injection molding process.
• the link is essentially U-shaped, in the central area there is an approximately straight surface which forms the running surface for the vehicles.
• the boundaries of this tread each represent a leg protruding beyond the same on both sides. These legs effect the guidance of the vehicles.
• the connecting means between two link pieces are. '. on the inside by an approximately vertical one. Pt._uab * - -.
• the singers are feathers «. .___- formed and dimensioned so that an easy connection is possible.
• the two parts are pivoted apart, not only is there an outward force, but the two pliers are also pivoted apart somewhat. This pivoting apart of the pliers considerably simplifies the separation of the parts without the connection being unintentionally loosened in normal use, since the pliers are not opened.
• the tread is in itself the whole between the
• the vehicles are dimensioned such that the distance between the outer edges of the wheels is somewhat smaller than the distance between the legs.
• the outer surface of the wheels therefore only touches the tread in the area lying next to the legs.
• This is roughened according to the invention, with transverse striations are the cheapest solution, so that the tires can • a correspondingly large driving torque proposed. So it is possible to drive steep slopes.
• the surface provided with transverse grooves is also interlocking in that one tip of one link engages in the corresponding recess of the other. This ensures that the vehicle runs quickly.
• the link has a peg with a reinforcing bead on the bottom, while a corresponding recess is provided on the other side. In this way, a precisely definable guidance of the links to one another takes place.
• the legs located on the side of the tread have a cavity with an opening in the central region and a pin on the outside. This pin can engage in the cavity with an opening, so that perfect side guidance is achieved in any condition.
• Fig. 2 two links in perspective from above from one side
• Fig. 3 two links in perspective from above from the other side
• Fig. 4 two links in perspective from below from one side
• Fig. 5 two links in perspective from below from the other side.
• the section of the roadway in FIG. 1 shows that after the links 1 'have been joined together there is a perfect running surface and mobility is achieved not only in the plane but also in space.
• the tread 1 can be seen in FIGS. 2 to 4.
• the tread is followed by transverse grooves 2. Outside, the legs 3 form the end of the link pieces 1 '.
• a pin 4 on each link 1 ' which is delimited downwards and forwards' by an area 5.
• Pliers 6 are located on the other transverse side. These can be used during assembly Links 1 'grasp the pin 4.
• the number 6 the stabilizing upward reinforcements stabilize so that long-term use is possible even with poorly unbreakable material.
• the limbs 1 ' point to both. Sides of the pin 4 on a pin 8, which is reinforced downwards with a Si ⁇ ke 9.
• the pins 8 of adjacent link pieces 1 ' are accommodated in recesses 10, while the beads 9 are received by recesses 11.
• O i ⁇ tread 1 with transverse grooves 2 have a tip 12 on one side and a notch 1 i .uf on the other side.
• the tip 12 of one link 1 ' is located in the notch 13 of the next link 1.
• the legs 3 are designed as cavities 14 with openings 15.
• pins 16 On the other side of the openings 15 there are pins 16 which engage in the openings 15 of adjacent link pieces 1 '.

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