Toy object and slot track system

Abstract

A toy object and slot track system includes a plurality of track segments each having a retaining slot provided thereon and defining a slotted track surface. The track segments include straight, curved and twisted track segments connectable to form straight and curved tracks with slotted track surfaces facing upwards and / or downwards and twisted tracks, and concave / convex track segments connectable to form loop-shaped tracks with concave / convex slotted track surfaces facing inwards and / or outwards. The system includes at least one toy object having first and second protruding pins for slidable engagement along the retaining slot. At least one of the first and second protruding pins has a free end portion retainable within the retaining slot such that the toy object can move along the tracks without falling off under gravitational pulling force.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 715,570 filed Sep. 12, 2005 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 750,337 filed Dec. 15, 2005, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to a game and, in particular, to a toy object and slot track system including a plurality of track segments with slotted track surfaces facing different directions whereby toy objects, such as slot cars, are adapted to move along the track in different orientations relative to the floor without falling off the track. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Slot cars are electric toy cars that fit into a slot track and are controlled by the players through hand-held controllers. The slot track is assembled from a number of track segments each having one or more guide slots for receiving a guide pin extending from the underside of e...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a toy object and slot track system that includes multiple track segments with retaining slots and protruding pins. The track segments can be connected to form different types of tracks, such as spiral tracks, barrel-shaped tracks, and loop-shaped tracks. The system also includes a motor and magnet operatively coupled to conductive rails. The toy object can move along the tracks and has protruding pins that fit into the retaining slots. The system can also include a weight to bias the track segment in a certain position. The invention allows for the creation of complex track networks and provides a unique toy object movement experience."

Problems solved by technology

However, this wall-mounting slot track system lacks versatility and play value.

Even though different wall-mount slot track systems could be connected to form a bigger layout, the track segments of the wall-mounting slot track system are basically fixed on a number of substrates and the layout itself could not be defined by players.

The players are not able to design and assemble their own unique and favorite racing tracks before each racing game.

Since the slot cars are constantly kept in a sideway position, the guide pins of the slot cars as well as the slots of the track are subject to damages due to friction and action of the slot cars.

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