WO2007142372A1

WO2007142372A1 - Toy gun

Info

Publication number: WO2007142372A1
Application number: PCT/KR2006/002168
Authority: WO
Inventors: Young-Sin Park
Original assignee: Young-Sin Park
Priority date: 2006-06-05
Filing date: 2006-06-05
Publication date: 2007-12-13

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a toy gun, which is constructed to easily shoot a bullet at a movable target as well as a fixed target, and to pull the shot target toward the shooter, thus allowing the shooter himself or herself to repeatedly throw, shoot, and then pull a target toward the shooter, therefore attracting the interest of children. The toy gun includes a bullet support rod (30) provided in a center of the tubes and struck by the hammer (10). A plurality of bullet supports (31) is provided on a front end of the bullet support rod (30), and has elasticity so that the bullet supports tend to spread out. A plurality of bullets (32) is secured to respective front ends of the bullet supports. Each bullet is covered with fastening fabric. Further, a target (100) is covered with fastening fabric complementary to the fastening fabric of the bullets.

Description

Description TOY GUN

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates, in general, to toy guns with which children play and, more particularly, to a toy gun, which is constructed to easily shoot a bullet at a movable target as well as a fixed target, and to pull the shot target toward the shooter, thus allowing the shooter himself or herself to repeatedly throw, shoot, and then pull a target toward the shooter, therefore attracting the interest of children. Background Art

[2] Generally, a toy gun is manufactured so that its appearance is similar to that of a real gun. The toy gun is used for battle games. In order to attract the interest of children, gunpowder is put into the toy gun to generate the sound of a gunshot, or a toy bullet is discharged.

[3] However, a toy gun loaded with gunpowder has a danger of starting a fire when the gunpowder is handled. Further, the defect rate of gunpowder is high, so that the sound of a gunshot may not be generated to a desired level, and the toy gun may not operate smoothly. Moreover, after the toy gun has been fired, a gunpowder odor is emitted, and the toy gun loaded with the gunpowder is bad for health. For these reasons, toy guns loaded with gunpowder are not used nowadays.

[4] Further, a toy gun constructed to shoot toy bullets is problematic in that the bullets may become lodged in the eyes, and the shot bullets may not be retrieved but may be lost, so the bullets may be exhausted in a short time. For these reasons, toy guns constructed to shoot bullets are not used nowadays.

[5] A presently available toy gun has an appearance similar to that of a real gun.

However, the toy gun is constructed only to generate the sound of a gunshot when a trigger is pulled. Such a toy gun does not give the pleasure of shooting a bullet at a target to a shooter. Thus, children are not interested in playing with the toy gun.

[6] In order to solve the problems, a toy gun is disclosed in Korean U.M. Publication

No. 1982 -542. The toy gun comprises a plurality of tubes which are arranged in a telescoping manner. Thus, when the toy gun is fired, the tubes are extended forwards, like a fishing rod. Further, the toy gun is constructed so that a suction part moves forwards to be attached to a wall. However, the toy gun is problematic in that the toy gun does not shoot a target, so that it has lost the original function of a gun and does not attract the interest of children. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [7] Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toy gun, which is constructed so that a safe bullet is easily shot at a fixed target or a movable target, and the shot bullet is easily retrieved, thus giving children the pleasure of actually firing a gun, ensuring safety, and realizing convenient retrieval of the bullets, therefore attracting the interest of children. Technical Solution

[8] In order to accomplish the object, the present invention provides a toy gun having a hammer which performs a striking action when a trigger is pulled, and a plurality of tubes which slide forwards due to the striking action of the hammer, the toy gun including a bullet support rod which is provided in a center of the tubes which slide forwards, and is struck by the hammer, a plurality of bullet supports which are provided on a front end of the bullet support rod and have elasticity so that the bullet supports tend to spread out, and a plurality of bullets which are secured to respective front ends of the bullet supports.

[9] According to an aspect of the present invention, each of the bullets is covered with the fastening fabric, and a target shot by the bullets is covered with the fastening fabric complementary to the fastening fabric of the bullets.

[10] According to another aspect of this invention, the bullet supports are tied with an elastic cord, so that the bullet supports do not scatter when the toy gun is fired.

[11] According to a further aspect of this invention, the bullet support rod includes on a rear end thereof an outward locking step. The tubes comprise a first tube which is provided outside the bullet support rod and includes an opening formed in a front end of the first tube so that the bullet supports are gathered and retracted into the opening, an inward locking step engaging with an outward locking step provided on a rear end of the bullet support rod, and an outward locking step provided on a rear end of the first tube, so that the first tube slides forwards when the outward locking step provided on the rear end of the bullet support rod strikes the inward locking step provided on a front end of the first tube, and a second tube which is provided outside the first tube and includes an inward locking step provided on a front end of the second tube, and an outward locking step provided on a rear end of the second tube, so that the second tube slides forwards when the outward locking step provided on the rear end of the first tube strikes the inward locking step provided on the front end of the second tube. Further, a barrel holding the tubes includes on a front end thereof an inward locking step which engages with the outward locking step provided on the rear end of the second tube, thus preventing removal of the second tube. Advantageous Effects [12] As described above, a toy gun of the present invention is constructed so that a safe bullet is easily shot at a fixed target or a movable target, and the shot bullet is easily retrieved, thus giving children the pleasure of actually firing a gun, ensuring safety, and affording convenient retrieval of the bullet. Brief Description of the Drawings

[13] FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the state where a toy gun according to the present invention is loaded with bullets;

[14] FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the state where the toy gun according to the present invention is fired; and

[15] FIG. 3 is a view showing the use of the toy gun, according to the present invention.

[16] <Description of reference characters of important parts>

[17] 1: trigger 2: latch

[18] 3: linkage 4: torsion spring

[19] 5: grip

[20] 10: hammer 10a: strike part

[21] 10b: fire locking step 10c: pulling part

[22] 1Od: pull locking step 11: elastic spring

[23] 21 : first tube 21a: outward locking step

[24] 21b: inward locking step 21c: opening

[25] 22: second tube 22a: outward locking step

[26] 22b: inward locking step

[27] 30: bullet support rod 30a: outward locking step

[28] 31 : bullet supports 32: bullets

[29] 40: barrel 40b: inward locking step

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[30] As shown in the drawings, the toy gun according to the present invention includes a hammer 10 that performs a striking action when a trigger 1 is pulled. The toy gun includes a plurality of tubes 21 and 22 which are slid forwards by the striking action of the hammer 10.

[31] According to the present invention, a bullet support rod 30 is provided in the center of the tubes 21 and 22 which slide forwards, and is struck by the hammer 10. A plurality of bullet supports 31 is secured to the front end of the bullet support rod 30, and has elasticity such that the bullet supports tend to spread out. Bullets 32 surfaces of which are covered with fastening fabric are attached to the front ends of the corresponding bullet supports 31. Further, the toy gun includes a target 100 the surface of which is covered with fastening fabric complementary to that of the bullets 32.

[32] In this case, the fastening fabric of the bullets 32 and the corresponding fastening fabric of the target 100 comprise so-called magic tape or hook-and-pile fastener or Velcro fastener, which are easily attached to each other when they are coupled and are easily detached from each other when they are pulled apart from each other.

[33] According to the present invention, the bullets 32 may not scatter when the toy gun is fired. For example, the bullet supports 31 having elasticity may be tied with an elastic cord. In this case, even when the bullet supports 31 come out of an opening 21c, the bullet supports 31 are not scattered but maintain a gathered state.

[34] The target 100 may have the shape of a sphere, such as a baseball or a ping-pong ball. Further, in order to arouse the curiosity of children, the target 100 may have various shapes, such as a flower shape or an animal shape.

[35] As described above, the target 100 may be covered with the fastening cloth.

However, the target 100 may alternatively be constructed so as to easily disintegrate. That is, as soon as the bullets hit the target 100, the target 100 may be disassembled. For example, a spherical target having a size similar to that of a baseball is divided into about 10 parts. The divided parts are coupled at dividing lines through a snap fitting method. Thereby, at the moment when the bullets are shot at the target, the target is disassembled.

[36] In the case where the target disintegrates into several parts, it is not necessary to cover the target with the corresponding fastening cloth. Preferably, the bullets 32 are tied with the elastic cord so that they do not scatter.

[37] The bullet support rod 30 has on a rear end thereof an outward locking step 30a.

[38] The tubes include a first tube 21 and a second tube 22. The first tube 21 is provided outside of the bullet support rod 30, with the opening 21c formed in the front end of the first tube so that the elastic bullet supports 31 are gathered and retracted into the opening 21c. The first tube 21 also includes an inward locking step 21b which engages with the outward locking step 30a provided on the rear end of the bullet support rod 30, and an outward locking step 21a which is provided on the rear end of the first tube 21. The first tube 21 slides forwards when the outward locking step 30a provided on the rear end of the bullet support rod 30 strikes the inward locking step 21b provided on the front end of the first tube. The second tube 22 is provided outside the first tube 21, with an inward locking step 22b provided on a front end of the second tube and an outward locking step 22a provided on a rear end of the second tube. The second tube 22 slides forwards when the outward locking step 21a provided on the rear end of the first tube 21 strikes the inward locking step 22b provided on the front end of the second tube 22.

[39] The plurality of tubes includes many tubes which are arranged in a telescoping manner, including a third tube and a fourth tube that have a structure similar to the first and second tubes, and is thus not limited to the first and second tubes 21 and 22. As such, the tubes slide forwards, like a fishing rod or an antenna.

[40] Further, a barrel 40 accommodating the tubes 21 and 22 includes an inward locking step 40b. The inward locking step 40b is provided on the front end of the barrel 40, and engages with the outward locking step 22a provided on the rear end of the second tube 22 to prevent the removal of the second tube.

[41] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hammer 10, striking the rear end of the bullet support rod 30, includes a strike part 10a, a fire locking step 10b, a pulling part 10c, and a pull locking step 1Od. The strike part 10a is provided on the front end of the hammer 10. The fire locking step 10b is provided behind the strike part 10a. The pulling part 10c and the pull locking step 1Od are provided on the rear end of the hammer 10. The hammer 10 is moved forwards by the elastic force of an elastic spring 11, and the rear portion of the hammer 10 is exposed to the outside, thus the hammer 10 is pulled backwards so as to load the toy gun.

[42] The firing mechanism that activates the hammer 10 includes a latch 2, a linkage 3, a trigger 1, and a torsion spring 4. The latch 2 engages with the fire locking step 10b of the hammer 10 to stop the forward motion of the hammer 10. One end of the latch 2 is rotatably secured to the barrel via a pin. The linkage 3 is coupled to the latch 2 via a pin. The trigger 1 is coupled to the linkage 3 via a pin. The torsion spring 4 is installed around a rotary pin of the trigger 1.

[43] The toy gun according to the present invention, which is constructed as described above, is operated as follows.

[44] When it is desired to fire the toy gun, the pulling part 10c of the hammer 10, which is exposed to the outside, is pulled, so the latch 2 of the firing mechanism engages with the fire locking step 10b of the hammer 10. Further, the bullets 32 are pressed inwards so that the bullet support rod 30 and all of the tubes 21 and 22 come into the barrel 40. Simultaneously, the bullet supports 31 are gathered and retracted the opening 21c.

[45] In such a state, a shooter aims the toy gun at the target, and pulls the trigger 1. The target may be stationary. Alternatively, the shooter himself may cause the target to move by throwing it in the air.

[46] When the trigger 1 is pulled, the trigger 1 is rotated, so that the linkage 3 and the latch 2 are pulled downwards. At this time, the hammer 10 is released from the latch 2, and the hammer 10 is moved forwards by the elastic force of the elastic spring 11, thus striking the bullet support rod 30.

[47] When the pull locking step 1Od provided on the rear end of the hammer 10 is locked to the barrel, the hammer 10 does not move any more.

[48] When the bullet support rod 30 moves forwards, the bullet supports 31 come out of the opening 21c of the first tube 21. The bullet supports 31 are spread out by elasticity, so that the bullets 32 are scattered. [49] Further, the outward locking step 30a provided on the rear end of the bullet support rod 30 strikes the inward locking step 21b provided on the front end of the first tube 21, so that the first tube 21 moves forwards. Subsequently, the outward locking step 21a provided on the rear end of the first tube 21 moves forwards, and strikes the inward locking step 22b provided on the front end of the second tube 22. By such a striking action, the second tube 22 moves forwards. When the outward locking step 21a provided on the rear end of the second tube 22 engages with the inward locking step 40b of the barrel, the second tube 22 stops moving forwards.

[50] In this way, the bullets 32 move forwards, and are shot at the target 100. Since the bullets 32 are spread out and cover a large area, most of the target 100 is shot.

[51] After the toy gun has been fired, the toy gun pointed upwards. Thereby, the bullet support rod 30, the first tube 21, and the second tube 22 enter the barrel 40 due to gravity. As described above, since the bullets 32 and the target 100 are made of fastening fabrics which are easily attached to or detached from each other, the target 100 may be retrieved by a shooter during the retrieval of the bullets 32. Thus, a shooter can repeatedly throw the target 100 and shoot the moving target by himself.

[52] In the case of using the target 100 which is divided into a plurality of parts, the bullet supports 31 are tied with the elastic cord so that the bullets 32 do not scatter. Thereby, after the bullets 32 are shot into the target, the target is divided into the parts.

[53] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.

Claims

Claims [1] A toy gun having a hammer (10) which performs a striking action when a trigger

(1) is pulled, and a plurality of tubes which slide forwards due to the striking action of the hammer (10), the toy gun comprising: a bullet support rod (30) provided in a center of the tubes which slide forwards, and struck by the hammer (10); a plurality of bullet supports (31) provided on a front end of the bullet support rod (30), and having elasticity so that the bullet supports tend to spread out; a plurality of bullets (32) secured to respective front ends of the bullet supports (31), each of the bullets being covered with fastening fabric; and a target (100) covered with fastening fabric complementary to the fastening fabric of the bullets (32).

[2] The toy gun according to claim 1, wherein each of the bullets (32) is covered with the fastening fabric, and the target (100) shot by the bullets is covered with the fastening fabric complementary to the fastening fabric of the bullets.

[3] The toy gun according to claim 1, wherein the bullet supports (31) are tied with an elastic cord, so that the bullet supports do not scatter when the toy gun is fired.

[4] The toy gun according to claim 1 , wherein the bullet support rod (30) comprises on a rear end thereof an outward locking step (30a); and the tubes comprise: a first tube (21) provided outside the bullet support rod (30), and comprising: an opening (21c) formed in a front end of the first tube, the bullet supports (31) being gathered and retracted into the opening; an inward locking step (21b) engaging with an outward locking step (30a) provided on a rear end of the bullet support rod (30); and an outward locking step (21a) provided on a rear end of the first tube, so that the first tube slides forwards when the outward locking step (30a) provided on the rear end of the bullet support rod (30) strikes the inward locking step (21b) provided on a front end of the first tube (21); and a second tube (22) provided outside the first tube (21), and comprising: an inward locking step (22b) provided on a front end of the second tube; and an outward locking step (22a) provided on a rear end of the second tube, so that the second tube slides forwards when the outward locking step (21a) provided on the rear end of the first tube (21) strikes the inward locking step (22b) provided on the front end of the second tube; and a barrel (40) holding the tubes comprises on a front end thereof an inward locking step (40b) which engages with the outward locking step (22a) provided on the rear end of the second tube (22), thus preventing removal of the second tube.