CN204134202U - Combination of a toy figure and a device for launching the toy figure from the device - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided in combination a toy figure and a device for launching the toy figure from the device, the toy figure having: a main body portion; a pair of leg members extending from the main body portion, wherein each leg member of the pair of leg members has an enlarged rounded feature at a distal end, and wherein the enlarged rounded feature is provided with a mass for self-aligning the toy figure to a vertical orientation regardless of the initial orientation of the toy figure; and wherein the device is a vehicle having a deployable launching mechanism configured to receive the toy figure therein.

Description

Combination of a toy figure and a device for launching the toy figure from the device

cross reference

This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61/528,724, filed August 29, 2011, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. the

This application is also a claim of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/477,868, filed April 21, 2011, and U.S. Patent Application No. 13/451,999, filed April 20, 2012 Continuing with the application in part, the contents of both applications are hereby incorporated by reference. the

Background technique

Play sets and toy figures are popular toys known to provide entertainment and excitement to users. In order to provide increased entertainment and stimulation to toy figures and play sets, it is desirable to provide toy figures and/or play sets that offer a variety of configurations not heretofore available. the

Utility model content

An exemplary embodiment of a toy figure is provided having: a main body portion; and a pair of leg members extending from the main body portion, wherein each of the pair of leg members has an enlarged a circular member, and wherein said enlarged circular member is provided with a mass sufficient for self-aligning said toy figure to a vertical orientation regardless of the initial orientation of said toy figure. the

In another exemplary embodiment, a toy figure and a device for launching the toy figure are provided, the toy having: a main body portion; and a pair of leg members extending from the main body portion, wherein the pair of leg members each having an enlarged circular member at the end, and wherein the enlarged circular member is provided with a mass sufficient for self-correcting the toy figure to a vertical orientation regardless of the toy figure's initial orientation. the

In yet another embodiment, a combination of a toy figure and a device for launching the toy figure from the device is provided, the toy figure having: a main body portion; and a pair of leg members extending from the main body portion, wherein each of the pair of leg members has an enlarged circular part at the end, and wherein said enlarged circular part is provided with a mass for self-aligning said toy figure to a vertical orientation regardless of said an initial orientation of the toy figure; and wherein the device is a vehicle having a deployable launch mechanism configured to receive a toy vehicle therein. the

In yet another embodiment, a toy figure is provided. The toy figure has a main body portion; and a pair of leg members extending from the main body portion, wherein each of the pair of leg members has an enlarged circular part at a distal end, and wherein the enlarged circular The parts are provided with a mass for self-aligning the toy figure to a vertical orientation regardless of the initial orientation of the toy figure; and a pair of appendages extending from the main body portion, wherein the pair of appendages are composed of made of elastically flexible material such that the pair of appendages can move from a first position to a second position, and wherein the flexible property of the elastically flexible material allows the pair of appendages to return from the second position to the first position. the

Description of drawings

These and/or other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood when reading the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts, wherein:

1A-1D are perspective views of a toy figure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 shows the movement of a toy figure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Figures 3A-3D are additional views of toy figures;

Figures 4A-4C are views illustrating alternative exemplary embodiments;

Figures 5A-7 are views illustrating a number of alternative embodiments;

Figures 8A-8D are views showing another alternative embodiment;

Figures 9A-9M are views illustrating yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 10A-10C are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 11A-11E are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 12A-12E are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 13A-13F are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 14A-15B are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 16A-16B are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 17A-17K are views showing yet another alternative embodiment;

Figures 18A-18G are views showing yet another alternative embodiment; and

Figures 19A-19F illustrate additional alternative embodiments. the

Detailed ways

Referring to the drawings, there are shown several exemplary embodiments of toy figures and toys configured for use with the toy figures. An exemplary embodiment of a toy figure 10 is shown in FIGS. 1A-3D . Toy figure 10 has a main body portion 12 and a pair of appendages or leg members 14 each having enlarged rounded feet or features 16 loaded with or provided with a mass to move on its own regardless of the initial orientation of figure 10. Calibration puppet 10. Each foot or feature 16 will have a curved surface 18 to enable the self-correcting feature of the toy figure 10 . Thus, by placing most of the weight of figure 10 on its lower portion (eg, legs and/or feet or features 16), toy figure 10 can self-align regardless of the initial position of toy figure 10. the

In one embodiment, the portion of toy figure 10 that simulates rounded feet or features 16 is constructed of a denser material than the material used for the rest of toy figure 10 so that most of the weight of toy figure 10 rests on the toy figure 10. In the foot portion 16 of the figure 10, a self-correcting feature combined with the rounded surface of the foot or feature 16 is provided. the

Additionally, toy figure 10 will also include a pair of appendages or arms 20 extending from main body portion 12 . In one embodiment, the arm or appendage 20 is configured with a tip that simulates a hand 22 . In one embodiment the hand is configured to releasably grasp a tool 24 , such as an ax or a radio shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , which may be understood for use in a toy figure 10 simulating a firefighter. the

Of course, the foregoing features are provided only as examples and implementations of the myriad of options contemplated by the present invention. In one embodiment, the toy figure 10 can be constructed of an easily moldable material such as plastic, where the necessary weight or material for self-correcting features can be inserted into the mold and/or a denser material can be used for the mold's in the right place. Additionally, the arm or appendage, or portion thereof, may be formed from a resiliently flexible material, which allows the arm or appendage to deflect from a first position to a second position and return itself to the first position or initial configuration. Non-limiting suitable materials include, but are not limited to, polymers, rubber (natural and synthetic), elastomers, combinations thereof, or any equivalent material that is capable of moving from a first position to a second position due to the inherent flexible characteristics of the material and then return to the first position. the

As shown in FIGS. 1C and 1D , toy figure 10 is shown rocking backward ( FIG. 1C ) and forward ( FIG. 1D ), so that when force is applied to toy figure 10, the enlarged foot portion or Feature 16 and the concentration of most of the weight of toy figure 10 on its lower portion will cause toy figure 10 to reciprocate back and forth until it finally stops and is in an upright position, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B . For example and as shown in FIG. 2, toy figure 10 is shown moving along track 26, wherein toy figure 10 performs a series of rotations in the air until it contacts surface 28, and the weight of toy figure 10 combined with the increased Curved surface 18 of foot portion or feature 16 causes toy figure 10 to eventually rest in a vertical orientation. the

Additionally, the waist portion of toy figure 10 may be formed from a resiliently flexible material (as described above) that allows a portion of the toy figure to deflect from a first position to a second position and return itself to the first position or initial configuration. The portion may be in addition to or instead of an elastic appendage or an appendage formed of elastic flexible material. the

3A-3D show various (front, back, and side) views of toy figure 10 . In alternative embodiments, the upper appendage or arm 20 may be rotationally or pivotally secured to the main body portion 12 by a shaft 21 or any other equivalent means (e.g., a ball socket, etc.) for attaching the upper appendage or The arm is rotationally or pivotally mounted to the main body portion 12 . Here, upper appendage or arm 20 is configured and arranged and loadable such that upper appendage or arm 20 is free to rotate relative to main body portion 12 as toy figure 10 reciprocates back and forth in the direction of arrow 30 . Thus, as toy figure 10 and main body 12 move in the direction of arrow 30, arm or appendage 20 remains in substantially the same position relative to a horizontal line or a surface on which toy figure 10 is located or on which Rock back and forth. the

In an alternative embodiment, the main body portion 12 is pivotally or movably secured to the lower appendage or leg member 14, and the upper appendage or arm 20 is fixedly secured to the main body portion 12 such that the Figure 10 moves back and forth in the direction of arrow 30, with main body portion 12 held in a substantially vertical orientation about the horizontal by the weight of upper appendages or arms 20, while toy figure 10 reciprocates back and forth in the direction of arrow 30. the

For example, and referring now to FIGS. 4A-4C , a toy figure 10 with an articulated torso or main body portion 12 is shown in which appendages or arms 20 are loaded such that the loaded arms will hold the torso or main body portion of the figure 10 . Body portion 12 is upright, generally upright or perpendicular to the horizontal plane in which the lower portion of figure 10 lies, while lower appendage or leg members 14 of figure 10 rock back and forth. Alternatively, only the arms 20 themselves will remain upright, generally upright or perpendicular to the horizontal plane on which the lower appendages or leg members 14 of the figure 10 lie. Additionally and in any of the foregoing embodiments, the toy figure 10 may include a head portion 32 connected to the torso or main body portion 12 by a spring 32 or other equivalent member to create a "head bobbing" effect. In any of the foregoing embodiments, it is also understood that toy figure 10 may include a single loaded rounded foot or feature instead of a pair of loaded rounded feet or features. the

Additionally and in another alternative embodiment, and in conjunction with any of the aforementioned embodiments of toy figure 10, apparatus 50 (e.g., toy vehicle, automobile, truck, airplane, etc.) may be used in the same manner, wherein toy figure 10 is The device 50 is fired, and the toy figure 10 is redirected after impacting the surface until it is in an upright position. the

For example and as shown in Figures 5A-5C, the device 50 is an airplane and the toy figure 10 is ejected from the airplane by a spring bias mechanism. As shown, the toy figure 10 can move through the air, rotate and land on the surface 28 in any direction, even landing head first and still reorienting it to a vertical position. the

Figures 6A and 6B illustrate another alternative embodiment in which the device 50 is a land vehicle, such as a fire engine, tank or any type of vehicle, or other type of toy, in which the toy figure 10 is releasable by a firing mechanism 52 Hold, the firing mechanism 52 is actuated by movement of a button or handle 54. By actuation of handle 54, toy figure 10 is launched from apparatus 50 and moves through the air and lands on surface 28, where toy figure 10 redirects itself regardless of where it first hit the surface. In the illustrated embodiment, the toy figure 10 is releasably retained at the front end of the apparatus 50, although it is understood that alternative positions are within the scope of various embodiments of the present invention. the

Furthermore, and referring now to FIG. 7 , another device 50 is shown. Here, a toy vehicle or any other configuration is provided with a firing mechanism simulating a cannon 52 and the toy figure 10 is fired therefrom by actuation of a spring-biased button or handle 54 or equivalent firing mechanism. Additionally, actuation of the button or handle 54 releases the firing mechanism, causing the toy figure 10 to be fired from the cannon 52 . As described herein, a firing mechanism may include any type of mechanism (e.g., bias spring, pneumatic, mechanical, etc.) in which potential firing energy is stored and sequentially released by actuation of a trigger, actuator, etc. to launch the toy figure. In other words, actuation of a trigger coupled to the firing mechanism releases or converts potential energy to kinetic energy for launching toy figure 10 from device 50 . the

In yet another optional embodiment, the device may be provided with multiple toy figures which may be launched sequentially by the launching mechanism, wherein the multiple toy figures will correct themselves on the surface after being launched from the device. the

Referring to Figures 8A-8D, another arrangement 50 for toy figure 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the device 50 is configured to simulate a spaceship and has a grabbing mechanism 70 deployable from an opening 72 in a housing 74 of the device 50 . The capture mechanism 70 is movable from a stowed position ( FIGS. 8A-8B ) to a deployed position ( FIG. 8C ) and an intermediate capture position ( FIG. 8E ), wherein the toy figure 10 is captured by a pair of claw members of the capture mechanism 70 . between. The grab mechanism 70 is actuated between a plurality of different positions by a handle 76 that is slidably mounted on a portion of the housing 74 and is connected to the grab mechanism 70 by a link or other Components are connected to the gripping mechanism. Thus, and as the capture mechanism 70 is operated through various positions, the pair of jaw members will open and close, allowing it to capture and release the toy figure 10 . In an exemplary embodiment, the handle 76 is configured to simulate landing gear of a spacecraft. Of course, numerous other configurations are contemplated to be within the scope of the exemplary embodiments of the invention. the

Referring now to Figures 9A-9J, another alternative configuration of device 50 is shown. Here, device 50 is configured to simulate a land vehicle or truck. In this embodiment, the device 50 has a first firing mechanism 80 located in the front part of the vehicle. In this embodiment, a front portion 82 of the vehicle is pivotally mounted to the main body portion 84 for movement between a first closed position and a second open position. The front section 82 is held in the first closed position by a member 86 which is frictionally engaged with a member 88 of a launch tray 90 which is slidably mounted in a cavity 92 of the vehicle proximate to the front section 82 middle. As shown, launch stand 90 has a plurality of features or recesses 94 configured to receive circular foot portions of toy figure 10 . This allows toy figure 10 to be stored in cavity 92 and arranged on slidable launch stand 90 . the

In one embodiment, launch frame 90 is movable between at least a first forward position shown in FIG. 9D and at least a second rear position shown in FIG. Part 82 is pivoted to engage member 86 when at least the closed position shown in FIG. It is free to pivot forward to a second open position. the

According to one embodiment, the launcher 90 is spring biased to the first forward position by a biasing member or spring 96 . To slide the launcher 90 rearwardly from the first front position to the second rear position, the slidable member 98 located at the rear portion of the vehicle is pulled by the user's hand. A slidable member 98 is connected to the launch frame 90, and moving the launch frame from the first front position to the second rear position by the slidable member causes the biasing member 96 to be compressed so that once the user releases the slidable member 98, its Pulled back into the vehicle due to the release of the compression spring or biasing member 96, the launch frame 90 will move forward towards the first forward position and stop abruptly when it reaches the first forward position. This sudden stop of launcher 90 causes toy figure 10 to be launched therefrom. the

In other words, movement of the slidable member 98 away from the vehicle will release the front portion 82 and allow it to drop forward, and a sudden release of the slidable member 98 will allow the member 98 and launcher 92 to move forward due to the biasing force of the spring 96 The toy figure 10 is fired from the vehicle. the

Referring now to Figures 9E-G, another firing mechanism is shown. Here, the catapult mechanism 100 is provided on the roof surface of the vehicle. The catapult mechanism includes an arm member 102 having a platform pivotally mounted to the vehicle. The platform has a recess or member configured to receive a circular foot member of a toy figure. When the arm 102 is biased to the deployed position by the spring bias of the spring released when the user presses the release button or detent, the arm member 102 and its associated platform are held from the undeployed position by the spring or other equivalent member. The position is spring biased to the deployed position. Figures 9E and 9F show the catapult mechanism in the undeployed position, while Figure 9G shows it in the deployed position. the

Referring now to Figures 9H-I, another component of the device 50 of this embodiment is shown. Here, another vehicle 110 configured to receive toy figure 10 is shown. Here, the vehicle 110 is releasably retained to a portion of the device 50 by a catch member 112 secured to a portion of a member 114 that is pivotally secured to the vehicle 110 and can be positioned between a first position and a second position. Moving therebetween, the catch member 112 engages a portion of the vehicle or device 50 at a first position, and the catch member 112 no longer engages a portion of the vehicle or device 50 at a second position. When the member 114 is pivoted to the second position, the vehicle 110 is launched from the vehicle or device 50 by the member 116 movable between the first position and the second position. Member 116 is spring-biased to a first position by a spring located on vehicle 110, and member 116 is moved to a second position, wherein the spring located in vehicle 110 is compressed such that movement of member 114 to the second position allows member 116 to be spring-biased. The vehicle 110 is biased to the first position and launched from the vehicle or device 50 . the

In an exemplary embodiment, when toy figure 10 is slid into vehicle 110 from inclined surface 118 located proximate to vehicle 110 , member 114 pivots to the second position when it is secured to apparatus or vehicle 50 . the

The vehicle or device 50 shown in FIGS. 9A-9M has a number of other components, including a cannonball firing mechanism 120 that is pivotally fixed to the vehicle about an axis 122 and has a platform that is configured to receive a toy figure 10 Components of the circular foot portion, so that as the vehicle or device 50 moves along the surface, the launch mechanism 120 will pivot about the axis 122 to provide improved game features or to simulate movement of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle or apparatus 50 shown in FIGS. 9A-9M also has an additional feature or recess along the surface of the vehicle configured to receive the circular foot members of the toy figure 10 so that it can be placed on the vehicle. multiple locations on the . In addition, the vehicle will also have a sloped surface configured to allow the toy figure 10 to slide from a raised position to another position, which may or may not be located on the vehicle 50 . Additionally, the vehicle will have deployable door members that provide access to a cavity or receiving area in the vehicle. the

Referring now to FIGS. 10A-10C , another apparatus or vehicle 50 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. Similar to the previous embodiments, the vehicle simulates a land vehicle. In this embodiment, the vehicle is configured to simulate a fire truck. the

Similar to the previous embodiments, the cart will have a first firing mechanism 80 located at the front portion of the cart, with the front portion 82 of the cart pivotally mounted to the main body portion 84 for transition between a first closed position and a second open position. moves, and the front portion 82 is held in the first closed position by a component that is released by a slidable launch rack mounted in the cavity of the vehicle and can be spring biased to the front position so that by releasing the slidable member 98, the launch The rack will move forward and launch the toy figures from the front of the vehicle. the

In this embodiment, however, a pair of platforms 130 connected to the slidable members pivot away from the main body portion 84 of the cart 50 as the slideable members retract away from the main body portion 84 of the cart 50 . This pivotal movement is illustrated in Figures 10A-10C. Platform 130 has a recess 132 configured to receive a circular foot portion of toy figure 10 therein. Furthermore, similar to the embodiment shown in Figures 9A-9M, the catapult mechanism 10 is provided on the roof surface of the vehicle. Figures 10A and 10B show the catapult mechanism in a first, undeployed position, while Figure 10C shows the catapult mechanism in a deployed position, wherein when the release button of the catapult mechanism connected to the vehicle is actuated, the toy Figure 10 is launched from platform 111 of the catapult in the direction of arrow 113 . Additionally, and similar to the previous embodiments, the vehicle or apparatus is also configured with a cannonball firing mechanism pivotally secured to the vehicle about an axis and having a platform with components configured to turn the circle of the toy figure The shaped foot portions are received therein so that as the vehicle or device moves along the surface, the firing mechanism will pivot about an axis to provide improved play features or to mimic the movement of the vehicle. the

Referring now to FIGS. 11A-11E , another apparatus or vehicle 50 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. Similar to the previous embodiments, the vehicle has a launching mechanism 80 configured to launch toy figures from the front portion of the vehicle in a manner similar to that shown in FIGS. 9A-10C . For example, a launcher 90 having a feature or recess configured to receive a circular foot portion of a toy figure 10 can be positioned in at least a first front position shown in FIG. 11D and a second rear position shown in at least FIG. 11E . position, and wherein movement of the launcher from the front position releases the closed front portion 82 and compresses the spring such that a biasing force is provided to move the launcher forward and launch the toy figure 10 therefrom. In this embodiment, the catapult mechanism 100 is a platform 111 that is pivotally secured to the vehicle, and when the slidable member 98 is pulled or pulled away from the vehicle to compress the spring of the firing mechanism 82, the platform 111 can be deployed from a first position. position (FIGS. 11A and 11B) pivots to a second deployed position (FIG. 11C). the

Additionally and similar to the previous embodiments, the vehicle or apparatus is also configured to have a projectile firing mechanism pivotally secured to the vehicle about an axis and having a platform with a circular foot portion configured to receive a toy figure. Components therein such that as the vehicle or device moves along the surface, the firing mechanism will pivot about an axis to provide improved game features or to simulate movement of the vehicle. the

Referring now to FIGS. 12A-12E , another apparatus or vehicle 50 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. Similar to the previous embodiments, the vehicle simulates a land vehicle. the

In this embodiment, the front portion 82' of the cart is configured to pivotally mount to the main body portion, simulating a shovel or bucket portion, for use in a first position (FIGS. 12A and 12D) and a second position (FIG. 12B). so that as the front portion 82' moves to the second position, the captured toy figure 10 will be disposed in the receiving area of the catapult mechanism 100' configured to simulate a bucket . Movement of the front portion 82' is achieved by retracting the slidable member 98 connected to the front portion 82' from the main body portion of the vehicle. Additionally and similar to the previous embodiments, the slidable member 98 will be spring biased to the unextracted position, and by releasing the extracted slidable member 98, the bucket of the catapult mechanism will pivot to the position shown in FIG. 12C . The unfolded position is such that the toy figure 10 received therein will be launched from the vehicle. Additionally and referring to FIG. 12 , the front portion 82 ′ includes a pair of members 83 that are pivotally secured to each other for movement between an open position and a closed position, thereby facilitating the front portion 82 ′ to grip the toy figure 10 , the current portion 82' pivoted to the second position, toy figure 10 will be positioned in the bucket of the catapult mechanism. the

Referring now to FIGS. 13A-13E , another apparatus or vehicle 50 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. Here, the device is configured to simulate a hovercraft. In this embodiment, and similar to the previous embodiments, a firing mechanism 80 comprising a front portion 82 and a slidable firing frame 90 is also provided. Additionally, however, there is provided a pair of surface members 130' pivotally secured to the cart 50 for movement between a first undeployed position and a second deployed position. In this embodiment, when the slidable member 98 is withdrawn from the cart, the pair of surface members 130' are attached to the slidable member 98, so they are inclined upwardly. Accordingly, the toy figure positioned thereon slides forward and away from surface member 130', as shown in Figures 13B-13C. When the slidable member 98 is released, the spring bias causes the firing mechanism 80 to fire the toy figures from the slidable launch rack 90 located at the front portion of the vehicle. the

Figures 14A-15B show an alternative cart 50 using a launch mechanism 150 comprising one or more platforms 152 pivotally mounted, actuated by an actuation button 154 causing the platforms 152 to move from the first position 14A, 15A Pivots to the second position 14B, 15B, wherein the toy figure 10 disposed in the recess of the pivotally mounted platform is to be catapult launched. The actuation button 154 is connected to the firing mechanism 150 to provide the desired movement of the firing mechanism 150 when the actuation button 154 is depressed. the

16A-16B illustrate yet another alternative cart 50 using a gripping mechanism 170 comprising a pair of pivotally mounted members 172 that pivot from the first position 16A to the second position 16B, The toy figure 10 is held therein. In the illustrated embodiment, the pair of pivotally mounted members 172 are actuated by a pair of pivotally mounted wing members 174 of the vehicle 50, which in this embodiment is configured to simulate an aircraft. the

Referring to Figures 17A-17K, another apparatus or vehicle 200 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. In this embodiment, vehicle 200 is configured to simulate a spaceship. As shown, the cart 200 has a pair of arm members 202 pivotally secured to the cart 200 . Each arm member 202 is pivotally secured to the cart 200 at one end and has a platform 204 at the opposite end. Platforms 204 are configured to hold toy figures 10 thereon, and each platform 204 is rotatably or movably secured to arm member 202 such that as vehicle 200 and/or arm member 202 moves, platform 204 can be positioned according to The weighted toy figure 10 on it is rotated to the direction required. the

As shown, each arm member is configured to move between a first retracted position and a second deployed position, wherein each platform and toy figure 10 located thereon are received in the cavity of the vehicle 200 in the first retracted position. , which are closed by pivotally secured door members to the vehicle, the platforms and toy figures 10 located thereon extend away from the vehicle 200 in the second deployed position. In one embodiment, the pair of arm members 202 are spring biased to the deployed position and held in the retracted position by a detent that is released when the user depresses an actuation button 208 located on the surface of the toy vehicle 200 . In one non-limiting embodiment, the actuation button 208 is connected to the jaw via a linkage or any other equivalent means. the

Additionally, toy vehicle 200 has a pair of pivotally mounted landing gear 210 such that toy vehicle 200 may be positioned in an upright fashion on surface 212 (FIGS. 17G-17K). Toy vehicles 200 are also known to have a plurality of cavities 214 that are each closed by pivotally mounted doors 216 that are releasable by actuation of a release button 218 located on the surface of the vehicle 200 . Thus, and when the vehicle is in the upright configuration and the release button 218 is actuated, the pivotally mounted door 216 is opened and the toy figure 10 received in the cavity 214 can drop from the vehicle to the surface 212, and finally as above. The ground remains in an upright configuration, which provides an improved toy game according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. the

Referring to Figures 18A-18G, yet another apparatus or vehicle 300 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. In this embodiment, vehicle 300 is configured to simulate a helicopter. Wherein a first actuation button or trigger 302 is pressed to open a door 304 connected thereto so that the toy figure 10 may be deployed from the vehicle 300 and connected thereto by a cable or cord 306 . When the toy figure 10 is unfolded, the user can reel up the cable or cord 306 by rotating the helicopter blade 308 so that the cord 306 is wound on a spool connected to the helicopter blade 308, which is rotatably fixed To car 300. Additionally, and when a second trigger 310 comprising a portion of the helicopter's tail is actuated, a flap 312 of the vehicle 300 is released and the toy figure 10 can fall from the vehicle 300 . In this embodiment, the toy figure 10 is not secured to the vehicle 300, but simply falls from a cavity in the vehicle 300 that is accessible via an opening 314 in the upper surface of the vehicle 300 and whose floor portion includes a trap door. 312, so that when the trigger 310 is actuated, the toy figure 10 that previously entered the cavity through the opening 314 will fall through the shutter 312. the

Additionally, and similar to the previous embodiments, there is provided a launch mechanism 120 pivotally secured to the vehicle. Similar to the previous embodiments, the launch mechanism 120 will have a platform configured to receive a toy figure thereon such that due to the weight of the toy figure on the platform of the mechanism 120, movement of the vehicle 300 will cause movement of the launch mechanism 120. Pivot to move. In this embodiment, the platform of the launch mechanism is located in the vehicle 300 and is accessible via a front portion 382 pivotally secured to the vehicle 300 , enabling access to the interior of the vehicle and the platform associated with the launch mechanism 120 . the

Referring now to FIGS. 19A-19F , another apparatus or vehicle 300 configured for use with toy figure 10 is shown. In this embodiment, vehicle 300 is configured to simulate a helicopter. Wherein a first actuation button or trigger 302 is pressed to open a door 304 so that the toy figure 10 can be deployed from the vehicle 300 . However, and in this embodiment, the toy figures launched from the door 304 are not attached to it. the

In this embodiment, and when the second trigger 310 is actuated, the hatch 312 of the cart is released and the toy figure 10 can fall from the cart 300 . In this embodiment, the toy figure falling from the trap is connected to the vehicle by a cable or string 306 that can be wound up and back through the rotation of a helicopter blade 308 rotationally fixed to the vehicle 300 . Similar to the previous embodiments, a pivotally mounted firing mechanism 120 having a platform configured to receive toy figure 10 is provided. the

While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the description of the invention without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the specific embodiment which is the best mode for carrying out the utility model, but the utility model will include all the implementation modes falling within the scope of the application. the

Claims (10)

1. toy figure and the combination of the device for this toy figure being launched from device, is characterized in that this toy figure comprises:

Main body part;

From the pair of leg component that described main body part extends, each leg member of wherein said pair of leg component has the central portion of increase at end, and the central portion of wherein said increase is equipped with a quality, for by described toy figure self-correction to vertical direction regardless of the inceptive direction of described toy figure; With

Wherein said device is the car with deployable trigger mechanism, and this deployable trigger mechanism is configured to receive described toy figure wherein.

2. combine as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that described deployable trigger mechanism is spring loaded into transmit mechanism, for keeping described toy figure releasedly and launching described toy figure from described device, wherein said trigger mechanism is positioned at the front end of described car.

3. combine as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that described deployable trigger mechanism is spring loaded into transmit mechanism, for keeping described toy figure releasedly and launching described toy figure from described device, wherein said trigger mechanism is positioned at the ejector on the upper surface of described car.

4. combine as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that described deployable trigger mechanism is spring loaded into transmit mechanism, for keeping described toy figure releasedly and launching described toy figure from described device, wherein said trigger mechanism also comprises the launcher being fixed to described car slidably.

5. combine as claimed in claim 4, it is characterized in that described launcher has a pair recess, each recess is configured to the central portion of the increase receiving described toy figure.

6. combine as claimed in claim 5, it is characterized in that described launcher is biased by the spring to primary importance by biasing member.

7. combine as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that described launcher is configured to engage releasedly with the forward part be mounted to pivotally on described car.

8. combine as claimed in claim 7, it is characterized in that actuating component to be received in slidably in described car and to be connected to described launcher.

9. combine as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that described car has the second little vehicle be received in removedly wherein, wherein this second little vehicle is configured to receive described toy figure wherein.

10. combine as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that described car also comprises a pair platform be fixed to pivotally on it, for moving between the first position and the second position, wherein said a pair platform is pivoted away from described car when being in the described second place, and wherein said a pair platform has recess, it is configured to the circular foot section receiving described toy figure wherein.