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49results about "Model railways" patented technology

A rail block that is easy to assemble and disassemble.

A rail block that is easy to assemble and disassemble, characterized in that it comprises: a rail housing, wherein a groove is arranged on the outer surface of the rail housing, extending along the longitudinal direction of the rail housing, and a magnetic strip is arranged in the groove; a first connecting unit, wherein the first connecting unit is arranged longitudinally at one end of the rail housing, the first connecting unit protrudes from the rail housing, and a locking groove and several first rotary guide blocks are arranged on the circumferential side wall of the first connecting unit, wherein the first rotary guide blocks are arranged successively at a distance from one another in the circumferential direction of the first connecting unit, a separation area is formed between each two adjacent first rotary guide blocks, and a first guide chamfer is arranged on both sides of the first rotary guide blocks in the circumferential direction of the first connecting unit; a second connecting unit, wherein the second connecting unit is arranged longitudinally at the other end of the rail housing, the second connecting unit has a recess, an elastic detent projection and several second rotary guide blocks are arranged on the inner wall of the recess, the second rotary guide blocks are arranged successively at a distance from one another in the circumferential direction of the recess, and a second guide chamfer is arranged on both sides of the second rotary guide blocks in the circumferential direction of the second connecting unit; When the first connecting unit of one of the two rail blocks is inserted into the recess of the other, the second rotary guide blocks are each located in the corresponding separation areas, and the first guide chamfer of the first rotary guide blocks rests against the corresponding second guide chamfer of the second rotary guide blocks, with the elastic detent projections each engaging in the corresponding detent grooves; When the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit are rotated relative to each other, the first guide chamfer and the second guide chamfer slide relative to each other, so that the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit separate from each other and the elastic detent projections are released from the detent grooves.
Owner:CHEN SIXIAN SHANTOU CITY

Toy vehicle and track system

PendingUS20260124551A1Toy trackwaysModel railwaysMechanical engineeringPhysics
A toy track system for a toy vehicle including a plurality of tracks, each of the tracks includes a first vertical connecting member protruding from the first end, a second vertical connecting member protruding from the second end, a first vertical receiving slot provided at the first end, a second vertical receiving slot provided at the second end, a first horizontal connecting member protruding from the first end, a second horizontal connecting member protruding from the second end, a first horizontal receiving slot provided at the first end, and a second horizontal receiving slot provided at the second end.
Owner:CHUNG WING YIN

Rail transit turnout structure and control device

ActiveCN223746961UModel railwaysCircular discCoupling
According to the track traffic turnout structure and the control device, the roots of two switch rails are connected through a disc structure, the disc structure can rotate in a corresponding circular groove in a turnout base, compared with a traditional point type contact structure of the root of the switch rail, the disc structure in plane type contact is more stable, and the switch rail cannot shake; transmission between the driving motor and the switch rail is achieved through a magnetic coupling structure of the first movement shaft and the second movement shaft, and the position of the turnout switch rail can be judged by detecting the positions of the first movement shaft and the second movement shaft through a Hall sensor while transmission is achieved. The magnetic coupling structure can protect a motor transmission structure during switch split, and after the switch rail moves in place, magnetic force enables the switch rail and the stock rail to be tightly attached. According to the device, control and structure are integrated, and a miniaturized and controllable turnout model with signal feedback can be manufactured conveniently.
Owner:CORE RAIL TRANSIT TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Train track assembly toy storage box

ActiveCN224349512UPackagingModel railways
The utility model relates to a train track splicing toy storage box, it includes box body and lid, the lid is established in the top of box body, the left and right sides of lid are hinged with wheel body, and the opening and closing piece is movably connected on the lid, and the box body is detachably fixed with the lid through the opening and closing piece, and the opening and closing piece is provided with a rope hole, the toy storage box of the technical scheme is convenient for children to transport under the condition that the toy is stored, and the toy storage box can also be used as a toy for children to play alone.
Owner:HAPE INTERNATIONAL (NINGBO) LTD

Heat dissipation structure of train model

ActiveCN224166889UModel railwaysForeign matterPhysics
The utility model discloses a heat dissipation structure of a train model, which comprises blades (1) and a mounting frame, a row of round holes (23) are respectively arranged on a left main beam (21) and a right main beam (21) of the mounting frame, a rotating shaft (11) is arranged on the side surface of each blade, the rotating shaft (11) is rotatably arranged in the round holes (23), and the distance between the circle centers of the round holes (23) is smaller than the width of the blades. The heat dissipation window is of an openable and closable structure and is in a closed state when not in use, dust or other foreign matters are prevented from falling into the train model, the window is opened by rotating the blades when the window needs to be opened, and the appearance of the heat dissipation window is more similar to that of a heat dissipation structure of a real train.
Owner:LIUZHOU CHANGMING CULTURE TECH CO LTD

System and Method for Model Train Control

PendingUS20260115611A1Remote-control toysModel railwaysRemote controlControl system
A system and method is provided for using a model train module to control at least one feature of the model train and receive information on the model train, where individual model train commands are transmitted simultaneously using different protocols (e.g., TMCC, Bluetooth, RF, etc.), thereby allowing the user to control different model trains having different communication protocols. In a preferred embodiment, identifying information is also acquired from the model train and provided to the remote control, thereby allowing the remote control to provide identifying information to the user (e.g., train name, train number, status of virtual consumables, etc.) and a train-specific user interface (e.g., one that includes controls and / or identifying information for a specific type of train).
Owner:LIONEL LLC

Automating a model railway

PendingEP4665468A1Model railways
A system and method for operating a model railway train which is fitted with a sensor trigger means providing the ability to record a journey and accurately and repeatedly play back that journey. The system comprises: a plurality of sensors which are positioned at locations on a model railway track and a controller which has a memory means for recording a model railway train start position on the track. An energising means for the model railway train which when operated causes the start time to be recorded. A signal is transmitted from a sensor to a remote processor when the sensor detects the sensor trigger means, the sensor is operative to switch an electrical load across rails thereby causing an instantaneous increase in current drawn from a supply. A detector is operative to detect an increase in current signal; a recorder records the time of detection of the increased current signal; and a processor derives from the time of detection of the increased current signal an indication of the journey time of the model railway train. An advantage of the invention is that control is achieved without complex wiring.
Owner:MR INNOVATIONS LTD

Toys that run

PendingJP2026066760AModel railways
Owner:TOMY CO LTD

Simulated diesel train toy model

ActiveCN223800069UModel railwaysControl theoryMechanical engineering
The utility model discloses a simulated diesel train toy model which comprises a train body, and a sound playing unit and a control module which are electrically connected are installed in the train body. A miniature water tank and a miniature water pump are installed on the vehicle body and communicated through a first water outlet pipe, the miniature water pump is electrically connected with the control module, and the vehicle body is further provided with an air outlet barrel and an atomizer which is installed at the bottom of the air outlet barrel and communicated with the miniature water pump through a second water outlet pipe. The sound playing device is controlled to make a sound to simulate the sound made during operation, so that the simulation degree of the diesel train model is enhanced, and the interest of players in the diesel train toy model is improved; in addition, the player can control the micro water pump to work through the control module, water in the micro water tank is input into the atomizer, the water is atomized into gas, the gas is sprayed out along the gas outlet cylinder, smoke generated in the running process of the diesel train is simulated, the playability of the diesel train toy model is improved, and more real and interesting experience is brought to the player.
Owner:DONGGUAN BAIMOU IND CO LTD

Connectable building block

PendingCN121969429AModel railwaysArchitectural engineeringStructural engineering
A construction assembly includes a plurality of geometric components, each component having a body including at least one edge provided with a semi-circular groove, a through-hole adjacent the groove, the groove of a first component being engageable with the groove of a second component to form a hole when the components are placed adjacent to each other. The assembly also includes a connecting member having a first connecting pin received in use within the through hole of the first component, a second connecting pin received in use within a hole formed by the engagement grooves of the first and second components, and a third connecting pin received in use within the through hole of the second component.
Owner:SPLICING BUILDING BLOCKS CO LTD

Simulation train toy model

ActiveCN224040007URemote-control toysModel railwaysControl cellControl circuit
The utility model discloses a simulation train toy model which comprises a train head with two symmetrical ends and the same structure, a top plate is installed in the train head, a double-output-shaft motor is installed below the top plate and located in the center of the train head, the two ends of the double-output-shaft motor are both in transmission connection with wheel sets, and power receiving assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the top of the train head. Protruding columns are arranged at the two ends of the car head, car coupler assemblies are rotationally connected to the two protruding columns, a control unit is installed on the top plate, a sound playing unit is installed at the top of the car head, the control unit comprises a control circuit board installed above the top plate, and a control chip and a receiver are arranged on the control circuit board. The sound playing unit comprises horn sets symmetrically arranged at the top of the train head, the two horn sets and the double-output-shaft motor are all electrically connected with the control chip, the receiver receives instructions, the control chip commands the double-output-shaft motor to work according to the received instructions to enable the train to move, the horn sets make sounds synchronously, and the sound playing unit plays the sound at the top of the train head. And real train operation sound is simulated.
Owner:DONGGUAN BAIMOU IND CO LTD

Playable high-simulation train toy model

ActiveCN223800068UModel railwaysControl cellMotive power
The utility model discloses a playable high-simulation train toy model which comprises a train body and rails, symmetrical train heads with the same structure are installed at the two ends in the train body, a top plate and a bottom frame are installed between the two train heads, the top plate is detachably connected with the bottom frame, a double-output-shaft motor is installed below the top plate, and the two ends of the double-output-shaft motor are in transmission connection with wheel sets. A control unit is mounted on the top plate; a sound playing unit is mounted at the top of the headstock; the rail comprises a bottom plate, a plurality of sleepers and two steel rails, the sleepers are arranged and installed on the bottom plate, the steel rails are connected with the sleepers, and the moving ends of the wheel sets are connected with the steel rails in a sliding mode; compared with a train model without rails, the rails provide a more stable and stable running platform, that is, the steel rails fixed through the sleepers ensure stable sliding of the wheel sets, so that the speed and power of the train are better controlled; the overall playability and interactivity are improved, players can simulate a more real railway operation scene, and the collection value and entertainment experience of the train model are increased.
Owner:DONGGUAN BAIMOU IND CO LTD

Switch for a toy train

PendingDE102024004320A1Model railwaysTrackwayDerailment
In turnouts, a rotating element between the tracks allows the vehicle to choose which track to enter. This element blocks one track. A disadvantage of conventional turnouts is that vehicles approaching from the diverging side can derail due to this blockage. The detented operation is also disadvantageous, as it can cause the rail connection to break, and electrification with standard components is not possible. The new turnout (1) enables safe passage and electrical operation. To prevent derailments, a movable track plate (10) is inserted in the junction area. This plate has three lanes that converge into one lane on the approach side. The middle of the three lanes is the main lane and can be traveled in either direction. The other two lanes can only be traveled from the junction side. If the vehicle approaches from the approach side, entry into the secondary lanes is prevented. An actuator positioned perpendicular to the switch (1) defines the movement of the track plate (10) and locks it in place. This actuator can be driven manually or by a micro servo. The switch (1) is suitable for play and for the operation of complex, automated and programmable systems due to its overrun safety and possible electrical actuation.
Owner:MEFFERT PETER ALFRED +1

Railway toy, track for toy, and railway vehicle for toy

PendingJP2026015165AModel railways
To provide a railway toy, a track of the toy, and a railway vehicle of the toy capable of achieving stable traveling without impairing appearance.SOLUTION: The track 110 includes an imitation track bed 1, imitation sleepers 2 provided on the front 1x of the track bed 1 and disposed at an interval in the D1 in the track length direction, and a pair of imitation rails 3 for sandwiching the sleepers 2 between the track bed 1 and the rails. The power car 121 of the railcar 120 includes a carbody 21, a plurality of wheels 23 that roll on the rail 3, a propulsion rotator 24 that engages with an engaged surface D1, which is an end surface of the crosstie 2 facing the 2x in the track length direction, and rotates with respect to the carbody 21 about an axis extending in the car widthwise direction, and a drive unit 25 that rotates the propulsion rotator 24.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:BAKE MOON CO LTD

Control method, device and equipment for electric rail lifting connecting component and storage medium

The invention provides a control method, device and equipment for an electric rail lifting connecting component and a storage medium, and belongs to the field of electric train models.The method comprises the steps that when a first train model receives an unhooking instruction, a first carriage set of the first train model is controlled to be separated from the first train model; when the first carriage group is static, the lower arm rods of all the electric rail lifting connecting components of the first carriage group are driven to rotate anticlockwise along the hinged positions of the lower arm rods and the underframe, the pull rod drives the upper frame to rotate anticlockwise along the hinged positions of the upper frame and the lower arm rods, and the height of the sliding plate is increased; the first carriage group is connected to the tail end of the second train model, the lower arm rods of all the electric rail lifting connecting components of the first carriage group are driven to rotate clockwise along the hinged positions with the underframe, the pull rod drives the upper frame to rotate clockwise along the hinged positions with the lower arm rods, and the height of the sliding plate is reduced. According to the technical scheme of the embodiment of the invention, automatic switching of the pantograph between the contact network models can be realized, and the simulation degree of the electric train model is improved.
Owner:DONGGUAN BIGAO MOULD PROD CO LTD

Model railway control device

ActiveJP2026061283ARemote-control toysModel railwaysMiniaturizationControl theory
This railway model control device enables further miniaturization of the entire device by consolidating many operations related to railway models into a single switch, thereby reducing the number of parts, making operation easier, and further reducing costs. [Solution] In a model railway control device 1 for controlling various operations of a model railway vehicle 72 running on a track 71 by supplying an electric current from an external source, the switching of the direction of travel of the model railway vehicle 72, the stopping and restarting of the electric current supply, and the switching of the points 71a can each be performed by determining the ON and OFF time by operating a single switch 21.
Owner:下原務

An easily assembled construction model toy

ActiveCN224292515UModel railwaysCarriageMechanical engineering
The utility model relates to the technical field of assembling toys, and particularly discloses an easily-assembled assembling model toy, which comprises a car head body, and further comprises: a driving assembly, which is arranged on one side of the car head body and is used for driving the toy to move; a connecting assembly is arranged on the side of the car head body close to the driving assembly, and the connecting assembly is used for connecting; a connecting block two is arranged on the side of the driving assembly close to the connecting assembly; and a carriage is arranged on the upper portion of the driving assembly. Through cooperation of the connecting assembly and the connecting block two, the driving assembly and the car head body are connected together, and then the assembling of the toy is completed, so that the assembling difficulty of the model toy is reduced, the self-confidence and interest of children are improved, and through arrangement of the carriage, the carriage can be used to store the plurality of second roller assemblies, so that the plurality of second roller assemblies are prevented from falling off and then affecting the integrity of the toy.
Owner:CHANGZHOU QUCHUANG TOY TECH CO LTD

Model railway coupling with high operational reliability

ActiveDE202026001204U1Model railways
Coupling head with described properties, characterized in that it has a high operational reliability through backlash-free power transmission in the longitudinal and transverse axes by means of a hook-shaped connection in combination with a tongue and groove connection (3+4) in the longitudinal axis.
Owner:PLINSKE PLANEN & BAUEN GMBH

Electric coupling for model railways of gauge 1 and gauge 2 (gauge G)

ActiveDE202025003102U1Model railwaysClassical mechanicsElectric coupling
Electric model railway coupling, characterized in that it is equipped with a rocker arm (Fig.1 No.6) and lifts both its own closing rod with closing bracket (Fig.1, No.3 and No.4) and the closing rod with closing bracket (Fig.2, No.3.1 and No.4.1) of the opposite coupling.
Owner:LINDENBERG SACHA

Interior lighting for model railways

ActiveJP2026064363AModel railwaysPower circuitsMechanical engineering
We provide interior lighting for model railways that can be used with various types of model trains. [Solution] The interior lighting for model railways comprises a lighting unit and an adapter. The lighting unit has a circuit board, a light source, a power supply circuit, through-holes, and conductors. The light source is arranged longitudinally at predetermined intervals on one side of the circuit board. The power supply circuit has a rectifier and a constant voltage supply unit. The through-holes are formed on the circuit board within the range of the power supply circuit. The conductors are formed on one side of the circuit board outside the range of the power supply circuit, extending longitudinally, and supply a predetermined voltage supplied by the constant voltage supply unit. The adapter has screw holes for through-holes, fixing screws, and protrusions. The fixing screws are conductive and penetrate the through-holes, fixing the adapter by being inserted into the screw holes for through-holes. The protrusions are conductive and face a conductive plate placed on the floor of the model railway.
Owner:阿苏 武

Model control system

To provide a model control system capable of more complicated control.SOLUTION: A model control system includes a wireless network in which a control device, a sensor, and an operation unit are configured as nodes and a communication form is a mesh, a model train, and a rail. The model train has an identification means of the model train for the sensor to acquire identification information. The sensor transmits identification information of the model train to the control device. The operation unit disposed on the rail operates to switch the traveling direction of the model train. The control device includes a recording unit, a position recognition unit, and a control instruction unit. The recording unit records information of the rail, position information of the sensor, and information of a route on which the model train moves. The position recognition unit recognizes the position of the model train from the identification information received from the sensor and the position information of the sensor. The control instruction unit controls the operation unit based on the position and the route of the model train.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:阿苏 武

Toy loading and unloading

This invention provides a simple loading and unloading toy capable of loading and unloading goods in the same location. The loading and unloading toy is configured to load and unload goods by reciprocating a loading and unloading member with a front end having upright and foldable flaps. It is configured to push out the goods during loading, pull the loading and unloading member back to the initial position and load the goods into the loading section without raising the flaps when there are goods to be pushed out, and raise the flaps inside the loading section to remove the goods present in the loading section and unload them when there are no goods to be pushed out.
Owner:TOMY CO LTD

Vehicle toy drive system and vehicle toy

To provide a drive mechanism for a toy vehicle that enables further miniaturization of the toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle equipped with this drive mechanism. [Solution] The drive device for a toy vehicle according to the present disclosure comprises: a first rotating body configured to be rotatable by a motor along a first rotation axis and having a wall portion formed with a surface whose distance from the first rotation axis gradually decreases along the circumferential direction centered on the first rotation axis; a second rotating body configured to be rotatable along a second rotation axis by being pressed against the surface of the rotating wall portion; and a third rotating body configured to be rotatable along a third rotation axis by the second rotating body.
Owner:EISHINDO

Toy car

The utility model provides a toy car which comprises a shell assembly, wheels capable of rotating relative to the shell assembly are arranged on the shell assembly, and the wheels are used for being connected to the upper surfaces of building blocks and rolling along the upper surfaces of the building blocks. And the limiting component is connected with the shell assembly and used for abutting against the side surface of the building block, and the limiting component is used for limiting the wheel on the upper surface of the building block. By means of the design, the toy cars in different shapes can be effectively matched with the same track building block, and the production and manufacturing cost is greatly reduced.
Owner:陈泽伟

Building blocks and track building toy

The invention provides a building block and a track building toy, wherein the building block comprises four single components and eight magnetic spheres. Each single component comprises a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod, which are sequentially connected to form a "Fang" shape. The first connecting rod and the third connecting rod each have a first plug-in part at the end. The second connecting rod has two second plug-in parts perpendicularly extended at both ends, each of which has a plug hole. All the magnetic spheres are correspondingly put into the plug holes of the second plug-in parts. Two first plug-in parts of each single component are correspondingly inserted into the plug holes of two second plug-in parts of another single component. The four single components are assembled into a cuboid shape. A plurality of the building blocks can be adsorbed together by the magnetic spheres and assembled into various different shapes. When transported and stored, the building blocks can be disassembled into four single components, which are light in weight and small in volume.
Owner:ALLOCACOC DESIGN NEST CO LTD