Toy automobile and method of using the same

a technology of toy cars and automobiles, applied in the field of toy cars, can solve the problems of limited design combinations, limited design flexibility of toy cars, and inability to interchange accessories and assembly parts of different toy cars, and achieve the effect of facilitating creativity and design flexibility

a technology of toy cars and automobiles, applied in the field of toy cars, can solve the problems of limited design combinations, limited design flexibility of toy cars, and inability to interchange accessories and assembly parts of different toy cars, and achieve the effect of facilitating creativity and design flexibility

US20070202773A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-30GOLDEN BRIGHT MFG LTD
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[0406] One exemplary embodiment of a toy car concept is provided in FIGS. 1A-10K.

[0407]FIG. 1A to 2B illustrate one embodiment of a main base car 20 for a toy car that includes a base automobile frame 24 and frame cover 22. The base automobile frame 24 and frame cover 22 may generally resemble a chassis and chassis cover, respectively. In one preferred embodiment, the base automobile frame 24 and frame cover 22 may be non-interchangeable components and are used for any toy car design. FIGS. 1A to 1B-3 show the frame cover 22 with multiple areas with connection fittings 1-13 and 17. The base automobile frame 24 preferably includes connection fittings 14, 15 thereon. The connection fittings are disposed about an outer surface of the frame cover 22 and in specific areas thereof. The connection fitting are provided with a structure for releasable connection with interchangeable components, preferably car exterior design components, which are described in more detail below. In one prefe...

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A toy car and method provided with a base car portion and an exterior portion, where the design of the exterior portion may be changed by removing and reassembling multiple parts to create different automobile designs. A toy car that may be included in kits. The toy car may have a base automobile frame having connection fittings thereon. At least one non-interchangeable component releasably connected to the base automobile frame. The non-interchangeable component includes a frame cover having connection fittings thereon. A plurality of interchangeable components are releasably connected to the connection fittings of the frame cover or base automobile frame. Each interchangeable component includes a fitting structure connectable with one of the connection fittings of the base automobile frame or frame cover. Each interchangeable component includes an automobile design feature and / or functionality that may be replaceable by another interchangeable component having an equivalent automobile design feature and / or functionality.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Non-provisional of application Ser. No. 60 / 712,351, filed Aug. 30, 2005, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a toy car and method of assembling the same. More particularly, a toy car is disclosed in which a base car frame includes interchangeable parts resembling automobile design features. The interchangeable parts are interchangeable with other design parts, so that the outer car design may be changed. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] Toy and model cars are well known and widely used, particularly by children for their enjoyment and play. Additionally, toy and model cars have been made to be self-assembly by a user or “do-it-yourself” type toys. These cars have been in demand and are popular worldwide. However, different manufacturers have produced limited lines of toy cars as a way to increase the sales volume. In the current ...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
30 Aug 2007
Publication
US20070202773A1
IPC
A63H17/00
CPC
A63H17/002
Inventors
YUEN, SHIU HANG