Manually actuated action toy with rolling element

Abstract

The utility model relates to a manually-actuated action toy with a rolling element, which comprises a balance frame, and the balance frame comprises a balancer connected to a first end of the balance frame and a cover connected to the balance frame. A shaft is connected and extends through the balance frame, and the shaft is configured to rotate relative to the balance frame. A rolling element is configured to rotate about an axis relative to the balancing frame. The rolling element includes a pin extending from an outer surface of the rolling element, the pin being generally parallel to and offset from the axis. An arm cam is mounted on the balance frame, performs rotational movement relative to the balance frame, and is adapted to contact the pin of the rolling element, the arm connecting the arm with the arm cam being located outside the cover. When the rolling element rolls, the pin actuates the arm cam relative to the cover to produce movement of the arm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an action toy, and more particularly to a manually actuated action toy with a rolling element. Background Art

[0002] Action toys are objects and components that users use, usually for entertainment purposes. Many action toys and games are actuatable to produce simulated combat or fighting. Some action toys can be designed to resemble a fighter or a character that is designed to fight other fighters or characters. Thus, the user can select a fighter or character and fight other fighters or characters to achieve the goal of defeating your opponent in some way.

[0003] It would be desirable to provide an action toy that includes features that enhance play interest, is simple to use and optionally does not require batteries. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to one aspect, the utility model relates to a manually actuated action toy with a rolling element. The toy may include a balancing frame, the balancing frame including a balancing block connected to a first end of the balancing frame and a cover connected to the balancing frame (preferably connected from a second end), although it may be connected to the balancing frame at any point. The rolling element may be configured on the balancing frame or rotate around the axis of the balancing frame, for example, an axis may be defined as an axis that engages with the balancing frame and extends through it. The axis may be configured to rotate or be fixed relative to the balancing frame, and the rolling element is connected to the axis or rotates on the axis. The rolling element may include a pin extending from the outer surface of the rolling element to a position generally parallel to and offset from the axis. The arm cam is mounted on the balancing frame for rotational movement relative to the balancing frame and adapted to contact the pin of the rolling element, and the arm may be located outside the cover connected to the arm cam. When the rolling element is activated, the pin actuates the arm cam relative to the cover, thereby generating movement of the arm.

[0005] In one aspect, the pins may extend from an outer surface of the rolling element in a direction away from the balancing frame and parallel to the axis of the shaft.

[0006] In one aspect, the cover maintains a generally upright position relative to the rolling element during rolling of the rolling element.

[0007] In one aspect, the rolling element includes a first ball segment connected to a first axial end of the shaft and a second ball segment separate from the first ball segment, the first ball segment connected to a second axial end of the shaft.

[0008] In one aspect, the balance frame is centrally located between the first ball segment and the second ball segment, with the shaft extending therethrough.

[0009] In one aspect, during rolling on the rolling element surface, the balancing frame remains out of contact with the rolling surface.

[0010] In one aspect, the arm movement is a back and forth swinging arm movement.

[0011] In one aspect, the arm cam includes a shaft extending from the arm cam and through the cover, the shaft being generally parallel to the axis of the shaft, and the arm is engaged with the shaft of the arm cam.

[0012] In one aspect, a button is disposed at the second end of the balancing frame and has a portion extending within the cover, the button being actuatable between an extended orientation and a retracted orientation relative to the cover. Alternatively, the cover itself may be removably connected to the balancing frame.

[0013] In one aspect, a trigger target located on the cover is biased outwardly from the cover, and when the trigger target is compressed, a) the brake releases the button and the button moves to the extended direction, or b) the brake device releases the cover, causing the cover to at least move relatively or pop off the balance frame.

[0014] In one aspect, the button is resiliently adjusted via a spring axially perpendicular to the axis. In another embodiment, the cover is resiliently adjusted via a spring axially perpendicular to the axis.

[0015] In one aspect, the resilient element biases the trigger target outwardly and pushes the stop point toward the trigger target, so that when the trigger target is compressed, the resilient element is also compressed.

[0016] In one aspect, the balancing frame and / or rolling elements are adapted to be fixed to a seat of the and / or handle, and actuation of the handle causes the rolling elements to roll within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

[0017] In one aspect, a trigger of the handle is actuated to rotate at least one roller of the handle, which contacts the rolling element, causing the rolling element to roll within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

[0018] According to another aspect, the utility model relates to a manually actuated action toy with a rolling element and an actuator assembly. The toy and actuator assembly may include a toy and a handle actuator. The toy may include a balance frame. The rolling element may be connected to the balance frame and configured to rotate relative to the balance frame. The arm cam may be adapted to contact the pin of the rolling element, and the arm may be located outside the cover, wherein the arm is connected to the arm cam. When the rolling element rolls, the pin actuates the arm cam to produce the movement of the arm. The handle actuator may be connected to the toy and separated from the toy. The handle actuator may include a handle, and a seat is arranged at one end of the handle. A trigger may be connected to the handle and actuable relative to the handle. At least one roller may be connected to the seat and may be actuated by compression of the trigger, so that compression of the trigger can cause at least one roller to rotate relative to the seat. At least one roller may contact the rolling element of the toy connected to the handle actuator.

[0019] In one aspect, the rolling element is adapted to be secured within a seat of the handle, and actuation of the trigger causes at least one roller to roll the rolling element within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

[0020] In one aspect, the trigger can be a handle trigger.

[0021] In one aspect, a biasing member is disposed between the handle and the trigger, and the biasing member is adapted to urge the trigger to move in a direction away from the handle.

[0022] In one aspect, a rod is connected to the seat and extends from the seat in a direction opposite to the trigger, the rod being adapted to cause rotation of the seat relative to the handle.

[0023] In one aspect, a connector is disposed proximate a front end of the handle, the connector being adapted to connect to a connector of a second or separate action toy.

[0024] In one aspect, the connector is a plug and socket connector.

[0025] In one aspect, the connector may include a first connector that is a rod and a second connector that is a hook.

[0026] In one aspect, a clip may extend from the seat, the clip being adapted to connect the toy to the handle actuator.

[0027] In one aspect, the clip can be adapted to engage at least one of the balancing frame or a support connected to the balancing frame to connect the toy to the handle actuator.

[0028] In one aspect, the brake device can be spring driven. The brake device can include a brake pad configured to contact the inner surface of the rolling element when the trigger target is compressed to stop or slow the rotation of the rolling element. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] When with Figure 1 The foregoing summary and the following detailed description, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, are best understood when read together. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 It is a side view of the toy of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the toy shown in section 2-2.

[0032] Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 Section 3-3 is a cross-sectional view of the toy shown.

[0033] Figure 3A Yes Figure 3 An enlarged detail view of the toy portion shown.

[0034] Figure 4 It is along Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the toy shown in section 2-2 of the present invention, with a button in an extended direction.

[0035] Figure 5A It is a side view of the toy and actuator assembly of the utility model.

[0036] Figure 5B It is a side view of two toys and an actuator assembly connected together according to the present invention.

[0037] Fig. 6A It is along Figure 5A A cross-sectional view of the toy and actuator assembly is shown in section 6A-6A.

[0038] Figure 6B It is along Figure 5B A cross-sectional view of the toy and actuator assembly is shown in section 6B-6B.

[0039] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of two toys and an actuator assembly of the present invention, wherein the two toys and the actuator assembly are connected together and can be disconnected.

[0040] Fig. 8A A side view of a second embodiment of a toy incorporating the present invention in exploded and assembled orientations, with the cover shown as transparent in the assembled orientation.

[0041] Figure 8B include Fig. 8A Side view of the toy in disassembled and assembled orientations.

[0042] Figure 8C include Fig. 8A A front cross-sectional view of a toy in exploded and assembled orientations.

[0043] Fig.8D Including Fig. 8A A side view of a second embodiment of a toy is shown, including a brake device, with the cover shown transparent in the assembly orientation.

[0044] Fig. 8E Included with Fig.8D The toy is shown in the exploded and assembled orientations. Figure 8B Similar front cross-sectional view including the brake assembly.

[0045] Figure 8F Included with Fig.8D The toy is shown in the exploded and assembled orientations. Figure 8C A similar front section view including the brake assembly.

[0046] Figure 8G A top view of the brake pad.

[0047] Figure 8H A side view of the brake pad.

[0048] Fig.9A is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of the toy and actuator assembly shown in the figure. Figures 8A-8C Connect to the second embodiment of the handle actuator.

[0049] Fig. 9B yes Fig.9A A front cross-sectional view of a toy and actuator assembly.

[0050] Figures 10A-10C yes Figures 9A-9B A partial side cutaway view of the connection process of two toys and an actuator assembly is shown.

[0051] Fig.11 is a side cross-sectional view showing Figures 9A-9B Two toys and an actuator assembly connected together. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] Certain terms are used in the following description for convenience only and are not limiting. The words "front", "rear", "upper" and "lower" indicate directions to which reference is made in the drawings. The words "inwardly" and "outwardly" refer to directions toward and away from the components mentioned in the drawings. "Axial" refers to directions along the axis of an axis, shaft, pin or the like. References to lists of items, which are referenced as "at least one of a, b or c" (where a, b and c represent the listed items) refer to any one of the items a, b or c or any combination thereof. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "about" and "approximately" include + / - 10% of the indicated value. The term "generally" related to radial directions includes + / - 25 degrees. The term includes the words specifically mentioned above, their derivatives and words of similar meaning. As used herein, "spherical segment" refers to a cylindrical element, a partial spherical segment (i.e., defined by cutting a sphere with a pair of parallel planes), or any other rollable element having an outer peripheral surface that is partially curved along the axial direction (i.e., in a plane extending parallel to the axis of rotation).

[0053] Figure 1 It is a side view of a toy 10 according to the present invention. Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the toy 10 is shown taken at portion 2-2. Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the toy 10 is shown taken at portion 3-3. Figure 4 It is along Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the toy 10 is taken in section 2-2, wherein a button is shown with an extending direction. Figure 1-4 Will be discussed together.

[0054] The toy 10 of the present invention is a component that users can generally use for entertainment. The toy 10 includes an actuatable arm 22 that moves back and forth to produce an arm movement that simulates fighting or hitting. In addition, the toy 10 of the present invention can be designed to resemble a warrior or other fighting character, intended to fight or struggle with other warriors or characters. Therefore, users can choose a toy 10 that is similar to their favorite warrior or character, and then fight with other warriors or characters, with the goal of defeating their opponents in some way. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the toy 10 can be any other desired character, such as: a bird, an elephant, an airplane or any other animal, character or figurine. Therefore, in other embodiments, the operable arm 22 may not be a physical arm similar to a human arm. On the contrary, it should be understood that the term "arm" of the present disclosure is used in the broadest sense and includes any rotating or pivoting appendage extending from the body, which may include an anatomical arm, leg, wing, trunk or any other element that can rotate or shake relative to the toy body.

[0055] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the toy 10 includes at least one balancing frame 12, a cover 14, and a rolling element 18, preferably in the form of a ball segment, an arm cam 20, and an arm 22. When the toy 10 is in an upright ("standing") position, the balancing frame 12 can be generally positioned at the center of the toy 10 in the width direction and the longitudinal direction. The balancing frame 12 can include a balancer 24 connected to a first end of the balancing frame 12, which is adjacent to the ground or support surface. The balancing frame 12 can also include a cover 14 connected thereto, preferably at a second end of the balancing frame 12, wherein the second end is the opposite end of the balancing frame 12 as the first end. However, the specific location of the connection between the cover 14 and the balancing frame 12 can vary. In the illustrated embodiment, when the toy 10 is in the upright position, the second end of the balancing frame 12 is the end of the balancing frame 12 that is positioned farthest from the ground or support surface.

[0056] The balancer 24 can be connected to the balance frame 12 by various means such as fasteners, adhesives, clips, integration or integral molding. In some examples, the balancer 24 can be made of a metal material. In other examples, the balancer 24 can be made of a non-metallic material such as a polymer material. In any example, the balancer 24 is a weight connected to the first end of the balance frame 12 to ensure that the toy 10 remains in a generally upright position during use, wherein the balancer 24 is adjacent to but not in contact with the ground, rolling or other supporting surface. In some examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, the balancer 24 can be symmetrical about a central plane extending vertically through the balance frame 12 to ensure that the toy 10 is symmetrical in the width direction (such as Figure 2 evenly balanced in the left-right direction as shown).

[0057] The cover 14 is connected to the balancing frame 12 and is positioned relative to the balancing frame 24 to ensure that the cover 14 remains in a generally upright position during use of the toy 10, as will be discussed further below. Figure 3 As shown, the cover 14 can be connected not only to the balance frame 12 at the second end of the balance frame 12, but also connected to the inner and rear surfaces of the cover 14 by a stabilizing rod or the like, so as to further stabilize the cover 14 relative to the balance frame 12 and the balance frame 24. The cover 14 can have a generally circular or dome shape, with a head-like protrusion extending upward from it, away from the generally circular or dome-shaped body, and adjacent to the second end of the balance frame 12. Therefore, the cover 14 can resemble a person or character without legs, so that the rolling element 18 replaces the legs. In addition, the cover 14 can have a decorative design, and the cover 14 can resemble a warrior or other type of combat character. In some embodiments, the cover 14 can be made of a polymer material.

[0058] The rolling elements 18 are mounted on the balancing frame 12 and / or rotate relative to the balancing frame 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the rolling elements 18 are rotatably mounted or non-rotatably mounted to the shaft 16. The shaft 16 can be connected to and extend through the balancing frame 12 at a position between the first and second ends of the balancing frame 12. In addition, in some embodiments, the shaft 16 can be placed at a position where the first end of the balancing frame 12 is closer to the balancing frame 12 than the second end. The shaft 16 can be a pin, rod, pin, or the like that is configured to rotate relative to the balancing frame 12. In some embodiments, the shaft 16 can be made of a metal material. Figure 2 As best shown in FIG. 1 , the shaft 16 may extend through the balancing frame 12, which may be provided with bearings for receiving the shaft 16 and may be retained entirely within the interior of the cover 14. The shaft 16 may also be fixed to the balancing frame 12.

[0059] The rolling element 18 can be non-rotatably connected to the shaft 16, and the rolling element 18 can be configured to rotate with the shaft 16. Alternatively, the rolling element 18 can rotate on the shaft 16. In addition, the rolling element 18 can be at least partially positioned within the cover 14 so that the rolling element 18 is not in direct contact with the cover 14. Therefore, during the rotation of the rolling element 18, it rotates within the cover 14, but is not in direct contact with the cover 14. The radial distance extending from the distal end of the rolling element 18 extending from the shaft 16 relative to the central rotation axis of the shaft 16 is greater than the distal end of the first end of the balancing frame 12 with the balancer 24. Therefore, during the rolling / rotation of the rolling element 18 on the support or rolling surface, the balancing frame 12 remains out of contact with the support or rolling surface. In addition, due to the balancer 24, during the rolling of the rolling element 18, the cover 14 maintains a substantially upright position relative to the rolling element 18.

[0060] In some embodiments, the rolling element 18 may include a first ball segment 18A and a second ball segment 18B, wherein the second ball segment 18B is separated from the first ball segment 18A. The first ball segment 18A may be connected to a first axial end of the shaft 16, and the second ball segment 18B may be connected to a second axial end of the shaft 16. The second axial end of the shaft 16 is in a relative position to the first axial end of the shaft 16. Alternatively, the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B may be rotatably mounted on the shaft 16, or otherwise rotatably supported on the balancing frame 12. The balancing frame 12 may be centered between the first ball segment 18A and the second ball segment 18B, and the shaft 16 may extend therethrough. Thus, the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B may be positioned symmetrically relative to a center plane extending through the balancing frame 12 in a vertical direction (e.g., Figure 218). The first and second ball segments 18A, 18B of the rolling element 18 are configured to rotate with the shaft 16 to produce movement of the arm 22, as discussed further below. Alternatively, the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B of the rolling element 18 may be configured to rotate independently of each other on the shaft 16.

[0061] The rolling element 18 may include a pin 26 connected to an outer surface of the rolling element 18 and extending in a direction generally parallel to and offset from the axis 16. More specifically, each of the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B preferably includes a pin 26 connected to an outer surface of the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B and extending from its respective outer surface in a direction generally parallel to and offset from the axis 16. In addition, each pin 26 may extend from an outer surface of the rolling element 18 (or the first and second ball segments 18A, 18B) in a direction away from the balance frame 12 and parallel to the axis of the axis 16. Each pin 26 is formed integrally with or connected to the rolling element 18, and each pin 26 is configured to rotate with the rolling element 18 around the axis of the axis 16 during rotation or rolling of the rolling element 18.

[0062] The toy 10 may include an arm cam 20 located on each side of the toy 10 between the outer surface of the rolling element 18 and the cover 14. More specifically, the arm cam 20 may be positioned between the outer surface of the first ball segment 18A and the cover 14, while the other arm cam 20 may be positioned between the outer surface of the second ball segment 18B on the opposite side of the toy 10 and the cover 14. The arm cam 20 may have a generally rectangular-oval or racetrack shape, wherein the length of the arm cam 20 is greater than its width, or vice versa. In addition, each arm cam 20 is adapted to move within the cover 14, and each arm cam 20 may be adapted to contact the pin 26 on one side of the rolling element 18. Each arm cam 20 may include a shaft 30 extending from the corresponding arm cam 20 in a direction away from the balancing frame 12, parallel to the axis of the shaft 16, and offset from the axis of the shaft 16. In addition, each shaft 30 may extend through the cover 14 and be connected to an arm 22 positioned on each corresponding side of the cover 14 and the entire toy 10.

[0063] In some embodiments, the toy 10 may include an arm 22 on each side of the outside of the cover 14. Thus, in some embodiments, the toy 10 may include two arms 22. In other embodiments, the toy 10 may include more or less than two arms 22. Each arm 22 of the toy 10 may be engaged with an axial end of a shaft 30 of the arm cam 20 extending through the cover 14. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the shaft 30 of the arm cam 20 may be rotatably supported by the cover 14 so that the shaft 30 and the arm cam 20 may rotate relative to the cover 14. In addition, since each arm 22 is non-rotatably connected to the shaft 30, each arm 22 may rotate relative to the cover 14 along with the shaft 30 and the arm cam 20.

[0064] In operation, the rolling element 18 can roll on the rolling surface, and during the rolling process, the cover 14 will maintain a generally upright position due to the connection of the balancer 24 to the first end of the balance frame 12. More specifically, since the balancer 24 has a greater mass than the cover 14, gravity will force the balancer 24 to remain near the rolling surface, while the cover 14 remains in a generally vertical position. In addition, during the rolling process of the rolling element 18, the pin 26 rotates around the axis of the shaft 16, so that the pin 26 moves along a path around the axis of the shaft 16 during the rotation. The pin 26 is connected to or in contact with the arm cam 20, and during the rotation of the rolling element 18, the pin 26 actuates the arm cam 20 and rotates around their respective shafts 30, which are rotatably connected to the cover 14. In turn, the actuation of the arm cam 20 relative to the cover 14 causes the arm 22 to produce a back-and-forth swinging motion.

[0065] Thus, the rolling of the rolling element 18 on the rolling surface causes the actuation and movement of the arm 22, which can be the movement of the swing arm 22 forward and backward to simulate the fighting or hitting of the toy 10. In some embodiments, a bevel gear (or other transmission device) can be included, which can change the movement of the swing arm 22 from the movement of the swing arm 22 forward and backward to the movement of the swing arm 22 left and right (relative to the rolling direction of the toy 10) to achieve the desired movement of the arm 22 of the toy 10. In addition, as Figure 1 As shown, each arm 22 may include a container for holding a toy weapon 34 or other item held in the hand of the arm 22. In some embodiments, the toy weapon 34 may be a toy sword, knife, axe, spear, or other similar device used in battle historically. The rolling of the rolling element 18 and the movement of the arm 22 may be used to simulate fighting or swinging of the toy weapon 34 held in the hand of each arm 22 of the toy 10. In other embodiments, the toy weapon 34 may not be included in or held by the arm 22 of the toy 10.

[0066] like Figure 2-4As shown, the toy 10 may also include a button 36 connected to the balance frame 12. In the embodiment shown, the button 36 is located at the second end of the balance frame 12. The button 36 may include a portion extending into the interior of the cover 14 and another portion extending outside the cover 14. The button 36 may be extended in the extension direction ( Figure 4 ) and the contraction direction relative to the cover 14 ( Figure 2-3 ) between the cover 14 and the rolling element 18. As shown, the button 36 can be spring biased by a spring 38, which is located in the cover 14 and can also be located in the rolling element 18. In addition, the spring 38 can be positioned between the shaft 16 and the base of the button 36 and an adjacent position, wherein the spring 38 is perpendicular to the axis of the shaft 16. When the button 36 is released, the spring 38 is configured to force the button 36 to move upward from the retracted direction to the extended direction. A braking device 40 can be provided in the cover 14, and the cover 14 is configured to engage with the button 36 to keep the button 36 in the retracted direction. When the braking device 40 is released, the button 36 is forced to move upward from the shaft 16 to the extended direction.

[0067] The toy 10 may also include a trigger target 42 positioned on the front surface of the cover 14 relative to the rolling direction of the toy 10. The trigger target 42 may be a location or target that a combatant aims at and attempts to attack in a battle between two or more toys 10. And if and when the trigger target 42 is hit, the button 36 is actuated to the extended direction to indicate that the toy 10 has been "defeated". The trigger target 42 may include a portion extending outward from the cover 14, which is preferably perpendicular to the axis of the button 36. In addition, the trigger target 42 may include a second portion extending within the cover 14 connected to the braking device 40, so that the trigger target 42 and the braking device 40 can be actuated and converted in the same direction.

[0068] Both the trigger target 42 and the brake device 40 are biased by a resilient element 44 located between the cover 14 and the brake device 40. The trigger target 42 is biased outwardly away from the cover 14 and the balance frame 12, and the brake device 40 is biased toward the trigger target 42. The biasing force generated by the resilient element 44 ensures that the brake device 40 remains engaged with the button 36 to maintain the button 36 in the retracted direction until the trigger target 42 is struck and compressed, and then the button 36 is released to the extended direction.

[0069] More specifically, when the trigger target 42 is compressed, the elastic element 44 is also compressed, and the detent 40 and the trigger target 42 are horizontally translated in a direction along an axis perpendicular to the button 36. This horizontal translation causes the detent 40 to be released from the button 36, which allows the button 36 to move and translate to an extended direction. In order to reset the button 36 after the button 36 is released and extended, the user pushes the button 36 downward toward the shaft 16 until the detent 40 engages with a groove or other feature of the button 36. Thereafter, the button 36 will remain in the retracted direction until the button 36 is released again by compressing the trigger target 42.

[0070] refer to Figure 3A , which is Figure 3 FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of a portion of toy 10 illustrating details of the brake device. The brake device includes a brake pad 39 located between button 36 and spring 38, and the brake pad 39 can be adjacent to and in contact with the axial distal end of spring 38 farthest from axis 16. The brake pad 39 can be configured to engage with spring 38; such that when button 36 is released and extended, the brake pad 39 translates with spring 38. In some embodiments, the brake pad 39 can be flat or shallow cylindrical in shape.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, when the button 36 is in the locked or down position, the brake device is located within the rolling element 18 so that the brake pad 39 does not contact any surface of the rolling element 18. When the trigger target 42 is compressed, the spring 38 pushes the button 36 and the brake pad 39 upward to the released and extended position. Figure 3A Once the brake pad mechanism is activated and the brake pad 39 is forced to move upward from the shaft 16, the brake pad 39 contacts the inner surface of the rolling element 18. Specifically, the brake pad 39 is forced to contact the inner surface of each of the first ball segment 18A and the second ball segment 18B of the rolling element 18. The contact and engagement between the brake pad 39 and the rolling element 18 generates friction, the purpose of which is to stop or reduce the rolling speed of the rolling element 18.

[0072] Therefore, the brake device including the brake pad 39 is configured to slow down or stop the rolling function of the rolling element 18 once the trigger target 42 is compressed and the button 36 is released to the extended position. Stopping or reducing the rolling speed of the toy 10 allows the user to easily grab the toy 10 and reset it by pushing the button 36 downward toward the shaft 16 until the brake 40 engages with the groove or other function of the button 36. After that, the button 36 will remain in the retracted direction until the button 36 is released again by compressing the trigger target 42.

[0073] Figure 5A 1 is a side view of a toy and actuator assembly 50 of the present invention. Figure 5BIt is a side view of two toys connected together and actuator assemblies 50A and 50B of the present invention. Fig. 6A It is along Figure 5A 6A-6A is a cross-sectional view of the toy and actuator assembly 50. Figure 6B It is along Figure 5B 6B-6B is a cross-sectional view of the toy and actuator assembly 50. Figure 7 1 is a perspective view of two toys and actuator assemblies 50A, 50B of the present invention, disconnected and connected. Figure 5A-7 Will discuss together.

[0074] Figure 1-4 The toy 10 discussed can be used with a handle actuator 52 to form a toy and actuator assembly 50. The balancing frame 12 and / or the cover 14 or the rolling element 18 of the toy 10 can be adapted to be fixed to and / or on and / or in a seat 60 of the handle actuator 52, and actuation of the handle actuator 52 can cause the rolling element 18 to rotate or roll within the seat 60 to produce movement of the arm 22, as previously described. More specifically, the handle actuator 52 can include a trigger 56 that can be actuated to rotate at least one roller 58 in the handle actuator 52. The at least one roller 58 can contact the rolling element 18, thereby causing the rolling element 18 to rotate or roll within the seat 60 to produce movement of the arm 22. The toy and actuator assembly 50 including the toy 10 and the handle actuator 52 will be discussed in detail below.

[0075] The handle actuator 52 is attachable to and detachable from the toy 10 such that the toy 10 can roll along the rolling surface to produce movement of the arm 22, and the toy 10 can be attached to the handle actuator 52 to produce movement of the arm 22. The handle actuator 52 may include at least one handle 54, a trigger 56, and at least one roller 58. The handle 54 may be the portion of the handle actuator 52 that the user holds during use of the toy and actuator assembly 50. The handle 54 may include a handle 54 that is held relative to the toy 10 and the actuator assembly 50. Figure 5A The orientation shown is provided with the seat 60 at the upper axial end of the handle 54. This is the orientation in which the toy and actuator assembly 50 and the handle actuator 52 are oriented during use of the toy and actuator assembly 50.

[0076] like Fig. 6AAs shown, the seat 60 can have a generally U-shaped or partially spherical recess to accommodate the toy 10 and secure it within the seat 60. In this way, the seat 60 includes a generally complementary mating shape as the lower end or portion of the toy 10 (i.e., the rolling element 18 and the cover 14). The seat 60 is connected to the handle 54 in a manner that allows the seat 60 to rotate relative to the handle 54, such as using a simple bearing formed by a groove or a slidable and rotatable groove. More specifically, the seat 60 may include a rod 62 that is connected to the seat 60 and extends from the seat 60 in a direction away from the trigger 56. The user can engage with the rod 62 to rotate the rod 62 and the seat 60 relative to the handle 54, thereby changing the positioning angle of the toy 10 relative to the handle 54. More specifically, as Figure 7 As shown, the user can insert their thumb into the hole through the rod 62, and then the user can move the thumb left and right to rotate and change the positioning angle of the toy 10 within the seat 60 relative to the handle 54.

[0077] The trigger 56 can be connected and actuatable relative to the handle 54. More specifically, the trigger 56 can be positioned at a front surface or end of the handle 54, and the trigger 56 can extend partially within the handle 54 and partially outside the handle 54. The trigger 56 can be actuatable relative to the handle 54 so that a user can squeeze and compress the trigger 56, thereby translating the trigger 56 further into the handle 54. The biasing member 64 can be positioned between the inner surface of the handle 54 and the trigger 56, wherein the biasing member 64 is positioned inside the handle 54. The biasing member 64 can be adapted to apply a force to the trigger 56 in a direction away from the handle 54 and toward the front of the toy and actuator assembly 50, and the biasing member 64 is configured to continuously bias the trigger 56 outwardly. Then, when the user squeezes and compresses the trigger 56, the biasing member 64 is compressed during the process of the trigger 56 translating inwardly into the handle 54. As discussed, after the user releases the trigger 56 , the biasing member 64 urges the trigger 56 away from the handle 54 .

[0078] The toy and actuator assembly 50 also includes at least one roller 58 that is connected to the seat 60 and can be actuated by compressing the trigger 56, such that compression of the trigger 56 causes the at least one roller 58 to rotate relative to the seat 60. In addition, when the toy 10 is connected to the handle actuator 52, the at least one roller 58 contacts the rolling element 18. The rolling element 18 is adapted to be fixed within the seat 60 of the handle actuator 52, and actuation of the trigger 56 causes the at least one roller 58 to rotate or roll the rolling element 18 within the seat 60 to produce movement of the arm 22.

[0079] More specifically, if Fig. 6AAs best shown in , the trigger 56 may include a gear rack 66 disposed on an uppermost surface of the trigger 56. A pinion 68 including a gear 70 may be connected to the handle 54, and the pinion 68 may be configured to engage with the gear rack 66 of the trigger 56. In addition, the gear 70 of the pinion 68 may be sized to engage with a roller gear 72 of the at least one roller 58. Thus, when the trigger 56 is actuated and compressed, the gear rack 66 of the trigger 56 engages with the pinion 68 and causes the pinion 68 to rotate. In turn, the rotation of the pinion 68 causes the gear 70 of the pinion 68 to rotate. The gear 70 engages with the gear 72 of the at least one roller 58, causing the at least one roller 58 to rotate relative to the seat 60 and the handle 54. Thus, compression of the trigger 56 causes the at least one roller 58 to rotate relative to the seat 60 through each of the gear rack 66, the pinion 68, the gear 70, and the roller gear 72.

[0080] In some embodiments, Fig. 6A As shown, the at least one roller 58 may include a first roller and a second roller positioned on opposite sides or halves of the seat 60. The first and second rollers of the at least one roller 58 may be connected by an axle so that an induced rotation of one of the rollers 58 will result in rotation of the other roller 58. Thus, when the toy 10 is connected to the handle actuator 52, each of the first and second rollers of the at least one roller 58 may engage with the rolling element 18, thereby causing the rolling element 18 to rotate or roll. As discussed, the rotation or rolling of the rolling element 18 causes the desired movement of the arm 22.

[0081] like Figure 5A-5B As shown, the handle actuator 52 may include a connector 74 disposed adjacent the front end of the handle 54 near the seat 60. The connector 74 is adapted to be connected to the connector 74 of a second or separate toy and actuator assembly 50. In other words, the connector 74 may be used in conjunction with and may connect the handle actuators 52 of two separate toy and actuator assemblies 50A, 50B together so that the toys 10 connected to each handle actuator 52 may fight in close quarters or with each other. In some embodiments, the connector 74 may be a latch designed to be secured together at a quarter turn (or less) of the connector 74 of each handle actuator 52 relative to each other. In other embodiments, the connector 74 may be a plug and socket connector in which the connector 74 of each handle actuator 52 is pressed together to create a snap fit or friction fit connection. In any embodiments, the connector 74 is configured to engage and secure the first toy and actuator assembly 50A to the second toy and actuator assembly 50B, allowing a user to engage in close combat between the various toys 10 connected to the handle actuator 52 .

[0082] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the present invention relates to a toy 10 including an actuatable arm 22 that moves back and forth when a rolling element 18 rotates or rolls to produce arm movements that simulate fighting or striking. The toy 10 can be connected to a handle actuator 52 to produce a toy and actuator assembly 50 that can be used to simulate close combat or fighting each other. The user can pull the trigger 56 of the handle actuator 52 to rotate or roll the rolling element 18, thereby producing the desired movement of the arm 22. The toy 10 of the present invention can be designed to resemble a warrior or other fighting character, intended to fight or struggle with other warriors or characters. Therefore, a user can select a toy 10 that resembles their favorite warrior or character, and then fight with other warriors or characters, with the goal of defeating their opponent in one way or another.

[0083] Fig. 8A A second embodiment of a toy 110 of the present invention is included in side views in exploded and assembled orientations, wherein the cover is transparent in the assembled orientation. Figure 8B Included are side views of toy 110 in exploded and assembled orientations. Figure 8C Included are front cross-sectional views of toy 110 in exploded and assembled orientations. Figures 8A-8C Will discuss together.

[0084] It should be understood that Figures 8A-8C The toy 110 is substantially similar to Figure 1-4 and the toy 110 is an alternative or additional embodiment of the toy 10 discussed above. In addition, it should be understood that, unless otherwise stated, Figure 1-4 The discussion of toys 10 also applies to Figures 8A-8C Toys 110, and Figures 8A-8C The same or similar components of the toy 110 in the embodiment are marked with reference numerals increased by 100. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive redundancy, we will only discuss the relevant Figure 1-4 Toys 10 and Figures 8A-8C The differences between the toys 110.

[0085] The main differences between the toy 110 and the toy 10 are the manner in which the cover 114 is connected to the assembly and the indicator for indicating when the trigger target 142 is hit by the opponent. As shown, the toy 110 also includes a support band 128 that extends around the rolling elements 118A, 118B in a central position and provides support for the shaft 130 of the arm cam 120 on the opposite sides. The support band 128 also includes a front connector portion 128A and a rear connector portion 128B, which are respectively disposed at the front and rear of the balance frame 112 relative to the rolling direction of the toy 110. The front connector portion 128A and the rear connector portion 128B are radially disposed on the side of the rolling element 118 relative to the central axis of the rolling element 118. The support band 128 is configured to help align the cover 114 relative to the balance frame 112 when the cover 114 is engaged with the frame 112. The front and rear connector portions 128A, 128B are also configured for engaging the toy 110 with the handle actuator 152, as discussed in further detail below.

[0086] In this embodiment of the toy 110, the cover 114 is detachable and attachable to the balancing frame 112. To attach the cover 114 to the balancing frame 112, the user inserts the cover 114 onto the balancing frame 112 from a top-down direction, aligning it at the location of the balancing frame 112 and stabilized by the support band 128. In addition, the socket 132 in the cover is adapted to slide over a post 133 that extends upwardly from the balancing frame 112 with a sliding fit.

[0087] The balancing frame 112 may include a stopper 140 disposed at a distal second end of the column 133 for connecting and fixing the cover 114 to the balancing frame 112. The cover 114 may include a trigger target 142, an elastic element 144, and a connector 146 disposed inside the cover 114 and connected to the cover 114. The elastic element 144 is disposed between the trigger target 142 and the inner surface of the cover 114, and the elastic element 144 is configured to move the trigger target 142 away from the center of the cover 114. The connector 146 is configured to be adjacent to the trigger target 142 and the elastic element 144, and the connector 146 extends from the trigger target 142 to the cover 114 and passes through the center of the cover 114. The connector 146 is configured to engage with the stopper 140, preferably through a slot in the connector 146, to connect and fix the cover 114 to the balancing frame 112 by pressing the cover 114 downward into place against the force of the spring 138, while the socket 132 is aligned with the column 133. This allows the inclined surface 135 at the top of the column 133 to contact the groove in the connecting member 146, and the connecting member 146 slides against the force of the elastic element 144 until the brake 140 passes through the groove, whereupon the elastic element 144 causes the connecting member 146 to slide backward so that the brake 140 engages on the groove.

[0088] As the cover 114 is connected to the balance frame 112, the spring 138 of the balance frame 112 is compressed. The brake 140 holds the cover 114 firmly in place until an external force causes the cover 114 and the balance frame 112 to separate. When the trigger target 142 and the elastic element 144 are compressed, the connector 146 translates in a direction away from the front of the cover 114 toward the rear of the cover 114, which releases the cover 146 from the connection with the brake 140. When the connector 146 is released from the brake 140, the spring 138 generates a force that moves the cover 114 upward away from the balance frame 112 and away from the support or rolling surface, causing the cover 114 to move upward and preferably away from the balance frame 112 when the rolling element 118 rotates or rolls.

[0089] therefore, Figure 1-4 The toy 10 includes a button 36 that is activated upward to indicate that the trigger target 42 has been hit. Figures 8A-8C In the toy 110 of FIG. 1 , no button is included, but rather the entire cover 114 is actuated upward and may be moved away from the balancing frame 112 to indicate that the trigger target 142 has been hit. Thus, the indicator for indicating when the trigger target 142 has been hit by the opponent is the same as the indicator for indicating when the trigger target 142 has been hit by the opponent. Figure 1-4 To reconnect the cover 114 to the balancing frame 112, the user presses the cover 114 down onto the balancing frame 112. The connector 146 engages the brake 140 to secure and connect the cover 114 to the balancing frame 112.

[0090] Figures 8D-8F Several views of a second embodiment of a toy 110 are included, the toy being Figures 8A-8C and also includes a braking device. Therefore, it should be understood that Figures 8A-8C The disclosure also applies to Figures 8D-8F , to avoid redundancy, only FIGS. 8D- 8F are referred to and details related to the braking device are discussed.

[0091] The brake includes a brake pad 139 that can be located between the ramp 135 and the spring 138; the brake pad 139 can be placed adjacent to and in contact with the end of the spring 138 axially away from the shaft 116. The brake pad 139 can be fixedly engaged with the spring 138 so that the brake pad 139 translates with the spring 138 when the cover 114 is released and extended. As shown, when the cover 114 is in the locked or downward position, the brake pad 139 is located within the rolling element 118 so that the brake pad 139 does not contact any surface of the rolling element 118. After the cover 114 is released, the spring 138 forces the brake pad 139 upward into the released and extended position. Reference Figures 8E-8FAs shown in the rightmost picture in FIG. 1 , once the brake pad 139 is forced away from the shaft 116 and moves upward, the brake pad 139 contacts the inner surface of the rolling element 118. Specifically, the brake device forces the brake pad 139 to contact the inner surface of each of the first ball segment 118A and the second ball segment 118B of the rolling element 118. The contact and engagement between the brake pad 139 and the rolling element 118 generates friction, the purpose of which is to stop or reduce the rolling speed of the rolling element 118.

[0092] Thus, the braking device including the brake pad 139 is configured to slow down or stop the rolling function of the rolling element 118 once the cover 114 is released to the extended or popped-out position. Stopping or reducing the rolling speed of the toy 110 allows the user to easily grab the toy 110 and reconnect the cover 114 by pushing the cover 114 downward in the direction of the axis 116 until the brake 140 engages with the connector 146 of the cover 114. Thereafter, the cover 114 will remain in the retracted connection orientation until the cover 114 is released again by compressing the trigger target 142.

[0093] Figure 8G 1 is a top view of the brake pad 139 . Figure 8H 139 is a side view of the brake pad 139. Figure 8G-8H Will be discussed together. Figure 8G-8H The brake pad 139 shown in FIG. Figures 8D-8F The brake pad 139 used in the second embodiment of the toy 110 shown in FIG. In some examples, as shown in the figure, the brake pad 139 can have a disc shape. Specifically, the brake pad 139 can have a circular cross-sectional shape in the axial direction ( Figure 8G The thickness of the brake pad 139 can be relatively thin relative to the diameter of the brake pad 139. In addition, the brake pad 139 can also include a brake pad hole 139A that completely passes through the brake pad 139. The brake pad hole 139A can be used to connect the brake pad 139 to the support 133 ( Figure 8C ). Therefore, the brake pad hole 139A can be inserted into the pillar 133 to connect the brake pad 139 to the pillar 133. The brake pad hole 139A has a matching shape with the pillar 133, which facilitates the insertion of the brake pad 139 into the pillar 133. In this example, the shape of the brake pad hole 139A is a cross. In other examples, the brake pad hole 139A can include any other shape that matches the pillar 133.

[0094] Fig.9A is a side view of a second embodiment of a toy and actuator assembly 150 , wherein the toy 110 is coupled to a second embodiment of a handle actuator 152 . Fig. 9B is a front cross-sectional view of the toy and actuator assembly 150 . Figures 10A-10Cis a partial side view illustrating the process of connecting two toys and the actuator assembly 150. Fig.11 is a side view illustrating two toys and actuator assembly 150 connected together. Figure 9A-11 Will discuss together.

[0095] Understandably, Figure 9A-11 The toy and actuator assembly 150 in Figure 5A-7 The toy and actuator assembly 50 in FIG. The toy and actuator assembly 150 is an alternative or additional embodiment of the toy and actuator assembly 50, which has been discussed previously. In addition, it should be understood that Figure 5A-7 The same applies to the discussion of the toy and actuator assembly 50 in Figure 9A-11 Unless otherwise indicated, and Figure 9A-11 The same or similar components of the toy and the actuator assembly 150 are marked with reference numerals increased by 100. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive redundancy, we will only discuss the relevant Figure 5A-7 The toy and actuator assembly 50 and Figure 9A-11 The difference between the toy and the actuator assembly 150 in FIG.

[0096] Figures 8A-8C The toy 110 discussed can be used with a handle actuator 152 to form a toy and actuator assembly 150. The balance frame 112 of the toy 110 can be adapted to be fixed to a seat 160 of the handle actuator 152, such as by front and rear clips 161A, 161B, which are adapted to be respectively connected to the front and rear connector portions 128A, 128B of the support strap 128. Here, at least the rear clip 161B is elastic and can be released from the rear connector portion 128B using a release tab 163 to release the toy 110. Actuation of the handle actuator 152 can cause the rolling element 118 to rotate or roll within the seat 160 to produce movement of the arm 122, as previously described. More specifically, the handle actuator 152 can include a trigger 156, here shown as a pull trigger, which can be actuated to rotate at least one roller 158 of the handle actuator 152. At least one roller 158 may contact the rolling element 118 , thereby causing the rolling element 118 to rotate or roll within the seat 160 , thereby producing movement of the arm 122 .

[0097] The primary differences between the toy and actuator assembly 150 and the toy and actuator assembly 50 are the trigger 156, the seat 160, and the connector 174. The trigger 156 of the toy and actuator assembly 150 can be a full grip pull trigger, rather than a single finger trigger, as discussed with reference to the toy and actuator assembly 50. More specifically, to actuate the trigger 156, the user can squeeze with each of their four fingers, and their thumb can wrap around the handle 154 to hold the handle actuator 152. In this way, when the toy 110 is connected to the handle actuator 152, the user can use their entire hand (including all fingers and thumb) to squeeze and compress the trigger 156 to produce movement of the arm 122. In addition, the toy and actuator assembly 150 can include a bevel gear in a gear train located within the handle actuator 152, such that actuation of the trigger 156 causes the gear train including the bevel gear to actuate and rotate at least one roller 158 to produce movement of the arm 122. Finally, during squeezing and compression of trigger 156 , at least a portion of the entire trigger 156 translates into grip 154 ​​of handle actuator 152 .

[0098] The seat 160 of the toy and actuator assembly 150 may preferably include one or more clips 161A, 161B configured to contact the toy 110 and lock within the seat 160. The clips 161A, 161B may extend upward from the seat 160 in a direction toward the toy 110 and away from the handle actuator 152. In addition, the clips 161A, 161B preferably include a front clip 161A and a rear clip 161B, each of which is configured to engage with the front and rear of the toy 110, respectively, to secure the toy 110 and the handle actuator 152 within the seat 160, respectively, while allowing the rolling element 118 to roll or rotate relative to the cover 114. In some embodiments, the clips 161A, 161B may be integral with the seat 160. In other embodiments, the clips 161A, 161B may be connected to the seat 160 using known methods. Additionally, in some embodiments, the clips 161A, 161B may be spaced relative to the width of the handle actuator 152 (eg, Fig. 9B 161B) is generally centrally disposed such that the clips 161A, 161B are connected to the support strip 128 at a generally central location relative to the width of the cover 114. To release the toy 110 from the clips 161A, 161B, the user can press downward on the rearwardly extending tab of at least one clip 161B to release the clip and separate the toy 110 from the handle actuator 152.

[0099] Figures 10A-10Cand 11, a second example of a connector 174 that can be used to connect the first and second toy and actuator assemblies 150A, 150B is shown. In this embodiment, the connector 174 may include a first connector 174A on the first toy and actuator assembly 150A, and a second connector 174B on the second toy and actuator assembly 150B. The first connector 174A and the second connector 174B are mating connectors that are configured to be connected and fixed together. In the embodiment shown, the first connector 174A can be a rod having a hole or opening below the rod. In addition, the second connector 174B can be a hook that is configured to be inserted into the hole or opening below the rod and bend upward so as to hook the rod from the bottom of the lower side, such as Figures 10A-10B As shown. The first connector 174A and the second connector 174B are located at the top of the respective handle actuator 152. Here, each of the handle actuators 152A, 152B can include each of the first connector 174A and the second connector 174B configured adjacent to each other, so that when the first and second toys and actuator assemblies 150A, 150B are engaged together, the second connector 174B of each toy and actuator assembly is engaged in the oppositely positioned first connector 174A of the other toy and actuator assembly. This allows the handle actuator 152 to be universal.

[0100] In addition, the first and second toys and actuator assemblies 150A, 150B may further include locks 175A, 175B, respectively, preferably located at the opposite ends of the handle actuator 152 and the first and second connectors 174A, 174B, respectively. The first and second locks 175A, 175B may be biased downwardly toward the bottom or bottom of the handle actuator 152 and the entire toy and actuator assembly 150A, 150B, respectively, by respective springs 176. When the handle actuator 152 is rotated around the engaged first and second connectors 174A, 174B, the locks 175A, 175B may be inserted into the corresponding mating holes 178A, 178B on the other toy and actuator assembly 150A, 150B, and the corresponding springs 176 may hold the locks 175A, 175B in the locked position until an external force causes the locks 175A, 175B to be released. Thus, the first and second latches 175A, 175B are configured to secure the first and second toys and actuator assemblies 150A, 150B together during combat between opponents. To release the latches 175A, 175B, the user can press upward on the bottom of the respective latches 175A, 175B to compress the spring 176 and release the latches 175A, 175B from the holes in which they are secured.

[0101] Those skilled in the art will recognize that a variety of different types of connectors 74 , 174 may be used within the scope of the present invention.

[0102] Therefore, after describing the present embodiment in detail, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that many physical changes can be made without changing the inventive concepts and principles embodied therein, of which only a few are exemplified in the detailed description of the present invention without changing the inventive concepts and principles embodied therein.

[0103] It should also be understood that there are only a portion of the preferred embodiments in many embodiments, and these embodiments may not change the inventive concepts and principles embodied therein. Therefore, this embodiment and optional configurations are considered to be exemplifying and / or illustrative and non-restrictive in all aspects, and the scope of the utility model is represented by the attached claims rather than the above description, and therefore, all alternative embodiments and changes of this embodiment will be included in the meaning and equivalent scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A manually actuated action toy with a rolling element, characterized in that: include: a balancing frame including a balancer connected to a first end of the balancing frame and a cover connected to the balancing frame; a shaft connected to and extending through the balance frame, the shaft being configured to rotate relative to the balance frame; a rolling element configured to rotate relative to the balance frame about the axis of the shaft, the rolling element including a pin extending from an outer surface of the rolling element generally parallel to and offset from the shaft; An arm cam mounted on the balancing frame for relative rotational movement, adapted to contact the pin of the rolling element; at the same time, the arm is connected to the arm cam, the arm is located outside the cover; Wherein, when rolling the rolling element, the pin actuates the arm cam relative to the cover to produce movement of the arm.

2. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The pins extend from the outer surface of the rolling element in a direction away from the balancing frame and parallel to the axis of the shaft.

3. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: During the rolling of the rolling element, the cover maintains a generally upright position relative to the rolling element.

4. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling element includes a first ball segment and a second ball segment separated from the first ball segment, the first ball segment is connected to the first axial end of the shaft, and the second ball segment is connected to the second axial end of the shaft.

5. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The balancing frame is located at a central position between the first ball segment and the second ball segment, and an extending shaft passes therethrough.

6. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: During the rolling process of the rolling element on the rolling surface, the balancing frame maintains a non-contact state with the rolling surface.

7. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The movement of the arm is a back and forth swinging motion.

8. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The arm cam includes a shaft extending from the arm cam and passing through at least one of a cover or a support member, connected to the balance frame in an axial direction substantially parallel to the shaft, and the arm is connected to the shaft of the arm cam.

9. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a button disposed at the second end of the balance frame and having a portion extending into the interior of the cover, the button being actuatable between an extended direction and a retracted direction relative to the cover.

10. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: Also included is a trigger target on the cover that is biased outwardly from the cover, wherein upon compression of the trigger target, the detent releases the button and the button moves to an extended orientation.

11. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: The button is biased via a spring that is perpendicular to the axial direction of the shaft.

12. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover is releasably connected to the balance frame, and a trigger target is located on the cover, and the trigger target is biased outward from the cover, wherein when the trigger target is compressed, the braking device releases the cover, and the cover moves at least relative to the balance frame or disengages from the balance frame.

13. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that: The cover is elastically adjusted by a spring which is perpendicular to the axis of the shaft.

14. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The balancing frame or rolling element is adapted to be fixed to a seat of the handle, and actuation of the handle causes the rolling element to roll within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

15. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that: The trigger of the handle is actuated to rotate at least one roller of the handle, which contacts the rolling element, thereby causing the rolling element to roll within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

16. A manually actuated action toy with a rolling element, characterized in that: include: a balancing frame, the balancing frame comprising an axle; a rolling element configured to rotate relative to the balance frame about an axis of the shaft; an arm cam, a pin adapted to contact the rolling element, and an arm located outside a cover connected to the arm cam, wherein when the rolling element rolls, the pin causes the arm cam to actuate to produce movement of the arm; and A handle actuator that can be connected to and separated from a toy, the handle actuator comprising: a handle with a seat at one end; a trigger connected to the handle and actuatable relative to the handle; and at least one roller connected to the seat and actuatable by compression of the trigger, such that compression of the trigger causes the at least one roller to rotate relative to the seat, wherein the at least one roller contacts a rolling element on the toy connected to the handle actuator.

17. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that: The rolling element is adapted to be secured within a seat of the handle actuator, and actuation of the trigger causes at least one roller to roll the rolling element within the seat to produce movement of the arm.

18. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that: A biasing member is disposed between the handle and the trigger, and the biasing member is adapted to urge the trigger to apply a force in a direction away from the handle.

19. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that: Also included is a rod connected to the base and extending from the base in a direction opposite to the trigger, the rod being adapted to cause rotation of the base relative to the handle.

20. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that: Also included is a connector disposed adjacent the front end of the handle, the connector being adapted to connect to a connector of a second or separate action toy.

21. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 20, characterized in that: The connector is a plug and socket connector.

22. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 20, characterized in that: The connector includes a first connector that is a rod and a second connector that is a hook.

23. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that: Also included is a clip extending from the seat, the clip being adapted to connect a toy to the handle actuator.

24. The manually actuated action toy with a rolling element as claimed in claim 23, characterized in that: The clip is adapted to engage with at least one of the balancing frames, or a support member connected to a balancing frame of the toy, to connect the toy to a handle actuator.

25. The manually actuated action toy with rolling elements as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that: It also includes a braking device having a brake pad connected to the end of the shaft of the spring located farthest from the shaft; the brake pad is configured to contact the inner surface of the rolling element so as to stop or slow down the rotation of the rolling element when the trigger target is compressed.

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