Power take-out device and track disc

Abstract

The utility model provides a power take-out device. The power take-out device is provided with a stop dog, a power take-out device and a power take-out device, and a rotating body for taking out power from the pair of driving wheels of the vehicle toy parked by the stop block, the vehicle toy is characterized by further comprising two rotating bodies, and the rotating bodies are configured to rotate independently of each other and can take out power from the pair of driving wheels respectively. In addition, the track disc provided by the utility model is provided with the power take-out device. By the adoption of the track disc, the action components around the parked vehicle toys can be widely driven.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a power extraction device and a track plate. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, a track disc was known in which a transmission gear was provided on the end face of the drive wheel of a toy vehicle. The toy vehicle was stopped by the contact of the transmission gear, and the power of the toy vehicle was extracted by an input gear meshing with the transmission gear to drive a predetermined moving part (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3015681

[0004] However, according to the technology, since the rotational power of only one drive wheel of the toy vehicle is taken through the transmission gear to one side of the track disk in the width direction (width direction of the parked toy vehicle), it is difficult to widely drive the moving parts around the parked toy vehicle.

[0005] This invention was made in view of this situation, and its purpose is to provide a power extraction device and track plate that can widely drive the moving parts around a parked toy vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0006] The first power extraction device provided by this utility model comprises: a stop block that locks and stops a toy vehicle having a pair of driving wheels while the driving wheels are rotating; and a rotating body that extracts power from the pair of driving wheels of the toy vehicle stopped by the stop block. The device is characterized in that it further comprises two rotating bodies that are configured to rotate independently of each other and to extract power from the pair of driving wheels respectively.

[0007] The second type of track plate provided by this utility model has a first type of power extraction device.

[0008] The third type of track disk provided by this utility model is based on the second type of track disk. The rotating body is configured to rotate around a vertical axis and contact the moving wheel at an eccentric position on the end face of the moving wheel, rotating by the friction force generated between the end face and the moving wheel.

[0009] The fourth type of track provided by this utility model is based on the third type of track. One of the rotating bodies is connected to the starting mechanism, which releases the locking of the stop block to the toy vehicle after a predetermined time after the vehicle stops, so that the toy vehicle can start. The other rotating body is connected to the power transmission mechanism, which causes the moving parts other than the stop block to move.

[0010] The fifth type of track provided by this utility model is based on the fourth type of track. The stop block is configured to be able to rise and fall relative to the track. In the rising position, the toy vehicle is locked, and in the falling position, the toy vehicle is allowed to pass. The launching mechanism includes a slider, which is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in the direction of entry of the toy vehicle. In the first position, the stop block is raised, and in the second position, the stop block is lowered.

[0011] The sixth type of track plate provided by this utility model is based on the fifth type of track plate. The launching mechanism includes: an elastic body that applies force to the slider in the direction of the first position; and a pressing component that presses the slider at a predetermined rotation position, causing the slider to move to the second position.

[0012] The seventh type of track disc provided by this utility model is based on the sixth type of track disc, with a tension spring suspended between the pressing component and the fixing part. The pressing component resists the biasing force of the tension spring and rotates from the initial rotation position in one direction. After reaching the predetermined rotation position, it rotates in the same direction back to the initial rotation position under the biasing force of the tension spring.

[0013] The eighth type of track provided by this utility model is based on the seventh type of track. The stop block is set between the two rotating bodies. No matter the direction in which the toy vehicle enters the track, it can lock the toy vehicle. The launching mechanism is provided with a rotation switching mechanism. No matter the rotation direction of one of the rotating bodies, the pressing component can be rotated in the same direction.

[0014] The ninth type of track disk provided by this utility model is based on any one of the second to seventh types of track disks, wherein all the gears set on the track disk are configured to rotate around a vertical axis.

[0015] According to this invention, since it has two rotating bodies that are configured to rotate independently of each other and each draws power separately from a pair of drive wheels, it can widely drive the moving parts around the parked vehicle toy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a track toy for moving vehicles.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the track disk involved in the implementation method.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a 3D view of the internal structure of the track disk.

[0019] Figure 4A three-dimensional view of the stopper and its surrounding structure.

[0020] Figure 5 A 3D view of the stopper.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional diagram of one of the rod-shaped objects.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a top view of the track disk.

[0023] Figure 8 A 3D view of the stopper lowering mechanism.

[0024] Figure 9 A bottom view of the stopper lowering mechanism.

[0025] Figure 10A Figure 10B Figure 10C This is a top view used to illustrate the operation of the stop lowering mechanism.

[0026] Figure 11 A three-dimensional diagram of the power supply mechanism.

[0027] Figure 12 A bottom view of the power supply mechanism.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a 3D view of the track and motion disc.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a top view of the track and motion disc.

[0030] Figure 15 This is a top view of the internal structure of the track disc and the action disc. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following describes the track disk involved in the embodiments of this utility model based on the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a toy vehicle (90) traveling on a track (100). Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the track disk 10 according to the embodiment.

[0033] The track toy 100, for example, includes a track disc 10 installed within a station building. The track disc 10 is rectangular in plan, and each end of the track disc 10 has a dovetail-shaped protrusion 10a and a dovetail-shaped recess 10b. These protrusions 10a and recesses 10b are used to connect to other track pieces 10A and 10B.

[0034] The track disk 10 is equipped with an operating member 11 that can move in the left and right directions and can be in three positions. Furthermore, by operating the operating member 11, the track disk 10 can be in three modes.

[0035] The first mode is the automatic mode when the operating element 11 is moved to the left. In this automatic mode, the stop block 12 protrudes from above the track plate 10, and when the toy vehicle 90 enters the track plate 10, the toy vehicle 90 is stopped by the stop block 12. The toy vehicle 90 can enter from either the left or right side. After a predetermined time, the stop block 12 automatically descends, and the toy vehicle 90 starts moving. Afterward, the stop block 12 rises, and the aforementioned action is performed every time the toy vehicle 90 enters.

[0036] The second mode is the stop mode when the operating element 11 is moved towards the center. In this stop mode, the stop block 12 protrudes from above the track plate 10, and the toy vehicle 90 is stopped by the stop block 12 when it enters the track plate 10. The toy vehicle 90 can enter from either the left or right side. In this case, to start the stopped toy vehicle 90, the operating element 11 needs to be moved to the pass mode position.

[0037] The third mode is the passage mode when the operating element 11 is moved to the right. In this passage mode, the stop 12 is embedded in the track plate 10, and when the toy vehicle 90 enters the track plate 10, the toy vehicle 90 will pass directly through. The toy vehicle 90 can enter from either the left or right side.

[0038] The following details the features of the track toy 100. Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the internal structure of the track disk 10. Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the stopper 12 and its surrounding structure.

[0039] In the instructions for the track toy 100, "front and back" and "left and right" refer to... Figure 1 The middle arrows indicate "front / back" and "left / right".

[0040] (Track 10)

[0041] A. Block 12

[0042] The stop block 12 is used to lock the locked part located under the chassis of the vehicle toy 90, so that the vehicle toy 90 stops.

[0043] The track plate 10 is equipped with a liftable stop 12. The body of the stop 12 is roughly symmetrical from left to right, such as... Figure 5 As shown, two rhomboid protrusions 12a are provided on the front and rear of the base of the stop block 12. These protrusions 12a and 12a are positioned at predetermined intervals in the driving direction (left-right direction) of the toy vehicle 90. These protrusions 12a engage with the slider 13 described later.

[0044] B. Slider 13

[0045] On the track plate 10, rod-shaped bodies 13a and 13b are provided before and after the stop block 12. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the rod-shaped bodies 13a and 13b are connected to each other by threads, forming a slider 13 that can move back and forth in the left and right directions as a whole.

[0046] On the rod-shaped bodies 13a and 13b, a sliding contact guide 14 is formed corresponding to each protrusion 12a of the stop block 12. The sliding contact guide 14 is formed by a cam groove. That is, the slider 13 and the stop block 12 constitute a direct-acting cam and a fixed-acting cam. The sliding contact guide 14 of the rod-shaped body 13a and the sliding contact guide 14 of the rod-shaped body 13b are symmetrical in shape, so the description of the sliding contact guide 14 of the rod-shaped body 13b will be given, and the description of the sliding contact guide 14 of the rod-shaped body 13a will be omitted.

[0047] The sliding contact guide 14 of the rod-shaped body 13b is composed of a horizontally extending sliding contact 14a, a sliding contact 14b that slopes upward and to the right from the right end of the sliding contact 14a, and a sliding contact 14c that extends horizontally from the right end of the sliding contact 14b. In each sliding contact guide 14, the corresponding protrusion 12a engages.

[0048] Additionally, the slider 13 is suspended by a tension spring 13f between the fixed part of the track plate 10 and the slider 13. Figure 3 A force is applied to the left. Furthermore, when the slider 13 moves to the left under the biasing force of the tension spring 13f, the stop block 12 rises; conversely, when the slider 13 moves to the right against the biasing force of the tension spring 13f, the stop block 12 falls.

[0049] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, a first pressing piece 13c is formed on the left side and a second pressing piece 13d is formed on the right side of the front of the rod-shaped body 13a. The first pressing piece 13c and the second pressing piece 13d are components used to move the slider 13.

[0050] Additionally, a protrusion 13e is formed on each side of the rear of the rod-shaped body 13b. This protrusion 13e is used for positioning the slider 13.

[0051] C. Control Panel 22

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the track plate 10 is equipped with an operation plate 22, and the position of the slider 13 is changed by the action of the operation member 11. The operation member 11 is provided on the front end of the operation plate 22, and the operation member 11 protrudes from the top of the track plate 10.

[0053] The front end of the control panel 22 is provided with a positioning elastic protrusion 22a. The elastic protrusion 22a engages with a predetermined fixing part (not shown) in the track disk 10 at each mode selection position of the control member 11 to maintain that position.

[0054] A pressing piece 22b is provided at the rear end of the control panel 22. When the operating member 11 is in the pass mode selection position, the pressing piece 22b resists the biasing force of the tension spring 13f of the slider 13 and presses the second pressed piece 13d from left to right. By this pressing, the slider 13 moves to the right, and the stop 12 descends.

[0055] Additionally, when the operating element 11 is in the left position (automatic mode selection position) and the center position (stop mode selection position), the pressing plate 22b does not press the second pressed plate 13d. As a result, the stop block 12 is in the raised position.

[0056] Additionally, a cut 22c is formed on the operation plate 22. The cut 22c extends in the left-right direction and opens at the left end of the operation plate 22. The function of this cut 22c will be described later.

[0057] D. Positioning component 15

[0058] The track disk 10 has a positioning component 15 inside for positioning the slider 13. The positioning component 15 is U-shaped on the plane, with the opening side facing the slider 13.

[0059] The positioning component 15 consists of a first part 15a extending parallel to the slider 13, and a second part 15b connecting the left and right sides of the first part 15a and extending toward the slider 13. The front end of the second part 15b is called the positioning part 15c.

[0060] The positioning member 15 can reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the slider 13. Furthermore, the positioning member 15 is forced towards the slider 13 by a compression spring (not shown). Also, the positioning part 15c contacts the rear end of the rod-shaped body 13b.

[0061] The left and right positioning parts 15c of the positioning component 15 correspond to the left and right protrusions 13e of the slider 13.

[0062] Here, the relationship between the positioning part 15c and the protrusion 13e will be explained. When the rod-shaped body 13b is in the leftmost position, that is, when the operating member 11 is in the left position (automatic mode selection position) and the center position (stop mode selection position), the positioning part 15c is located to the right of the protrusion 13e. Furthermore, when the operating member 11 is in the right position (pass mode selection position), the positioning part 15c is located to the left of the protrusion 13e.

[0063] E-rotor 32, 33

[0064] Figure 7This is a top view of track disk 10.

[0065] The track plate 10 is equipped with rotating bodies 32 and 33 that extract power from the driving wheels of the toy vehicle 90. The rotating bodies 32 and 33 constitute part of the power extraction device.

[0066] Rotating bodies 32 and 33 are positioned in front of and behind the stop block 12. Rotating body 32 can rotate about a vertical axis 32a. Additionally, rotating body 33 can rotate about a vertical axis 33a. Parts of rotating bodies 32 and 33 are partially exposed within the wheel grooves 10c and 10d of the corresponding track disc 10. The exposed portions are the eccentric portions of rotating bodies 32 and 33. These rotating bodies 32 and 33 constitute input rotating bodies, contacting the driving wheel of the vehicle toy 90 and inputting the rotational power of that driving wheel.

[0067] F. Stop lowering mechanism (departure mechanism) 40

[0068] Figure 8 This is a 3D view of the stop lowering mechanism 40. Figure 9 This is a bottom view of the stop lowering mechanism 40.

[0069] The rotating body 32 is equipped with a stop lowering mechanism 40, which lowers the stop 12 at a predetermined time in automatic mode. Through the action of the stop lowering mechanism 40, after the stop 12 stops the toy vehicle 90, the toy vehicle 90 can be started after a predetermined time.

[0070] The stop lowering mechanism 40 has a gear train consisting of gears 41a to 41i. Gear 41a is a gear attached to the rotating body 32 and rotates integrally with the rotating body 32. Gear 41b is a gear that meshes with gear 41a. Gear 41c is a gear that can move axially and is exerted upward force by a compression spring 42 wound around the shaft. When the operating member 11 is in the right position (mode selection position) and the center position (stop mode selection position), it is in the upper position and does not mesh with gears 41b and 41d. On the other hand, only when the operating plate 22 is in the left position (automatic mode selection position) by the operation of the operating member 11, gear 41c is pushed by the edge of the cutout 22c of the operating plate 22 and meshes with gears 41b and 41d.

[0071] Gear 41e is an integral part of gear 41d, and together with gears 41f to 41h, forms a rotary switching mechanism. Gear 41e is a sun gear. Gears 41f and 41g are planetary gears mounted on an inverted U-shaped planet carrier 43 that can rotate about the axis of gear 41e. Gear 41f meshes with gear 41i when gear (sun gear) 41e rotates in one direction, and disengages when gear 41e rotates in the other direction. On the other hand, gear 41g meshes with gear 41h when gear 41e rotates in the other direction, and disengages when gear 41e rotates in one direction. Gear 41h is a gear that is always meshed with gear 41i.

[0072] Because the rotation switching mechanism is configured in this way, gear 41i rotates in the same direction regardless of the rotation direction of gear 41e.

[0073] Additionally, a pin 44 is provided at an eccentric position on the gear 41i. A tension spring 46 is suspended between the pin 44 and the fixing part 45 within the track disk 10. On the other hand, a pressing part 47 is provided below the gear 41i. When the slider 13 is in the automatic mode position, this pressing part 47 is in contact with the first pressed piece 13c under the rotation of the gear 41i.

[0074] As a result, gear 41i moved from its initial position ( Figure 10A )Resisting the bias force of tension spring 46 to rotate ( Figure 10B When the shaft of the fixed part 45, the gear 41i, and the pin 44 are arranged in a straight line ( Figure 10C Afterwards, gear 41i rotates forcefully in the same direction under the biasing force of tension spring 46 and returns to its initial position. At this time, pressing part 47 presses the first pressed piece 13c, slider 13 moves to the right, and stop block 12 temporarily descends. Furthermore, when pressing part 47 stops pressing the first pressed piece 13c, slider 13 returns to its original position under the biasing force of tension spring 13f.

[0075] In addition, when the slider 13 is in the stop mode position, the pressing part 47 is also in contact with the first pressed piece 13c under the rotation of the gear 41i. However, at this time, since the power is cut off by the gear 41c, the stop lowering mechanism 40 does not operate.

[0076] G. Power supply mechanism (power transmission mechanism) 50

[0077] Figure 11 This is a 3D diagram of the power supply mechanism 50. Figure 12 This is a bottom view of the power supply mechanism 50.

[0078] The rotating body 33 is associated with a power supply mechanism 50, which supplies power to external moving parts.

[0079] The power supply mechanism 50 has a gear train consisting of gears 51a-51e. Gear 51a is a gear attached to the rotating body 33 and rotates integrally with it. Gear 51b meshes with gear 51a. Gear 51c meshes with gear 51b. Gear 51d is a small gear integral with gear 51c. Gear 51e meshes with gear 51d and outputs power to the outside. Gear 51e is located at the end of the track disk 10 and protrudes from it. When the actuating disk 60 (described later) is connected to the track disk 10, gear 51c can, for example, mesh with gear 63a of the actuating disk 60 (described later).

[0080] H. Other structures

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, wheel grooves 10c and 10d are formed on the track plate 10 for the wheels of the toy vehicle 90 to pass through. At the point where the toy vehicle 90 enters the track plate 10, the front side ( Figure 1 The wheel groove 10c (indicated by the arrow on the front side) curves in a mountain shape towards the inside of the track disc 10 in a plane. This curved portion 10e is located at the position where part of the wheels of the toy vehicle 90 rests when the toy vehicle 90 is stopped by the stop block 12.

[0082] When power is extracted through rotating bodies 32 and 33, and the actuating component is moved through rotating body 33, the load on one side of rotating body 33 is greater than the load on rotating body 32. Therefore, the wheels of the toy vehicle 90 tend to spin freely on rotating body 33, and the rear part of the toy vehicle 90 tends to move towards the front of the track disc 10 in the direction of entry. Figure 1 (The arrow indicates the front side) offset. Furthermore, when this offset occurs, the power of the wheels in contact with the rotating bodies 32 and 33 cannot be fully transmitted to them. Therefore, to prevent the rear portion of the vehicle toy 90 from offsetting in the entry direction and to ensure the vehicle toy 90 always maintains a normal posture, a curved portion 10e is provided on the wheel groove 10c. Two curved portions 10e are provided on the left and right sides because the vehicle toy 90 enters from the left and right directions of the track disk 10.

[0083] (Action Disc 60)

[0084] Figure 13 This is a 3D view of track plate 10 and action plate 60. Figure 14 This is a top view of the track plate 10 and the action plate 60. Figure 15 This is a top view showing the internal structure of the track disk and the action disk 60.

[0085] The actuation plate 60 mimics a roundabout in front of a station and is connected to the track plate 10 by bolts 61, 61. For example, on the actuation plate 60, three sides other than one side of the track plate 10 are connected to toy car track pieces 66a-66f for toy cars 91 to enter and exit.

[0086] The action plate 60 has a turntable 62 for rotating the toy car 91. A large-diameter ring gear 63g is provided on the outer periphery of the turntable 62.

[0087] In addition, the action plate 60 is provided with a power transmission mechanism 63. When connected to the track plate 10, the power transmission mechanism 63 includes a gear 63a that meshes with the gear (output gear) 51e of the track plate 10 and transmits the rotational power to the rotary table 62.

[0088] The power transmission mechanism 63 includes gears 63a-63g. Gear 63a is the input gear. Gear 63b is a planetary gear with gear 63a as the sun gear, and selectively meshes with gear 63c or gear 63d depending on the rotation direction of gear 63a. Gears 63c and 63d are always meshed.

[0089] Gear 63e meshes with gear 63d. Gear 63f is an integral part of gear 63e and meshes with large-diameter ring gear 63g. Large-diameter ring gear 63g is a gear mounted on the rotary table 62.

[0090] According to the action disc 60, when the track disc 10 is in automatic mode, the toy car 91 can rotate in one direction in the roundabout in front of the station, regardless of the direction in which the toy car 90 enters.

[0091] exist Figures 13 to 15 In the diagram, symbol 65 represents a guide component. This guide component 65 can stand up and fall down about a horizontal axis 65a, and can rotate about a vertical axis 65b.

[0092] For example, if the guide member 65 is upright, in automatic mode, the car toy 91 will rotate on the turntable 62 whenever the vehicle toy 90 stops. Alternatively, with the guide member 65 tilted down, in automatic mode, whenever the vehicle toy 90 stops, after the car toy 91 has rotated on the turntable 62, it will be discharged in the direction in which the guide member 65 tilts down.

[0093] (Effects of the implementation method)

[0094] The following effects can be achieved by using the track disk 10 constructed in this way.

[0095] According to the track disk 10, since power is extracted from both sides of the parked toy vehicle 90 in the width direction, it is possible to widely drive the moving parts around the toy vehicle 90 with a simple structure. Moreover, it is possible to drive the moving parts around the toy vehicle 90 simultaneously.

[0096] Furthermore, according to this track disk 10, since the rotating bodies 32 and 33 rotate around vertical axes 32a and 33a, even if the track disk 10 is relatively thin, the diameter of the rotating bodies can be increased compared to rotating bodies rotating around a horizontal axis, thereby obtaining a larger torque. Moreover, in order to reduce the thickness of the track disk 10, the rotating bodies 32 and 33 are made into a thinner, flatter disc shape, which can prevent wobbling when the vehicle toy 90 enters.

[0097] Furthermore, according to the track disk 10, since the rotating bodies 32 and 33 are connected to a gear train consisting of multiple gears rotating around a vertical axis, the thickness of the track disk 10 can be reduced.

[0098] Furthermore, according to the track disc 10, in automatic mode, when the pressing part 47 rotates to a predetermined rotation position as the rotating body 32 rotates, the stop block 12 that is stopping the vehicle toy 90 is lowered, thereby enabling the vehicle toy 90 to start automatically.

[0099] Furthermore, according to the track disk 10, in automatic mode, the pressing part 47 is activated by the bias force of the tension spring 46, so the slider 13 can be activated instantly.

[0100] In addition, according to the track plate 10, in automatic mode, the toy vehicle 90 can be started after entering and stopping from both sides of the track plate 10.

[0101] (Modified Example)

[0102] The embodiments of this utility model have been described above, but this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. It goes without saying that various modifications can be made.

[0103] In the above embodiment, power is supplied to the actuator 60 outside the track disk 10, but it is also possible to install actuators on the track disk 10 and make them move.

[0104] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the action panel 60 imitates a station roundabout, but the action panel can be, for example, a station type with opening platform doors, or a ticket gate imitating the movement of a doll, or various other forms. In short, it can be anything that can be integrated with or connected to the track panel 10 and moved by a motor taken out of the toy vehicle 90.

[0105] Figure Labels

[0106] 10 Track Discs

[0107] 10A and 10B track plates

[0108] 10a protrusion

[0109] 10b recess

[0110] 10c, 10d wheel grooves

[0111] 10e Bend

[0112] 11 Operating components

[0113] 12 stops

[0114] 12a protrusion

[0115] 13 Slider

[0116] 13a, 13b rod-shaped bodies

[0117] 13c First Pressed Tablet

[0118] 13c Second Pressed Tablet

[0119] 13e protrusion

[0120] 14 Sliding contact guide

[0121] 15 Positioning components

[0122] 15c Positioning Section

[0123] 22 Control Panel

[0124] 22a Elastic protrusion

[0125] 22b Press Tablet

[0126] 22c incision

[0127] 32, 33 Rotational bodies

[0128] Shafts 32a and 33a

[0129] 40. Lowering mechanism for vehicle departure (dispatch mechanism)

[0130] 41a-41i gears

[0131] 43 Planetary Carrier

[0132] 44 sales

[0133] 45 Fixing part

[0134] 47. Pressing part (pressing component)

[0135] 50. Power supply mechanism (power transmission mechanism)

[0136] 51a-51e gears

[0137] 60 Action Disc

[0138] 61 bolts

[0139] 62 Rotary Table

[0140] 63 Power transmission mechanism

[0141] 63a-63g gears

[0142] 65 Guide components

[0143] 65a and 65b shafts

[0144] 66a-66f track plates

[0145] 90 Toy Vehicles

[0146] 91 Car Toys

[0147] 100 Track Toys

Claims

1. A power extraction device, comprising: a stopper that stops a vehicle toy having a pair of drive wheels in a state where the drive wheels are kept rotating; and a rotating body that extracts power from the pair of drive wheels of the vehicle toy stopped by the stopper, characterized in that, two rotating bodies are further provided, which are configured to be able to rotate independently of each other and to extract power from the pair of drive wheels, respectively.

2. A track set comprising the power extraction device according to claim 1.

3. The track set according to claim 2, characterized in that, the rotating bodies are configured to rotate around a vertical axis and to contact the drive wheels at eccentric positions of end surfaces of the drive wheels and to rotate by frictional force generated between the end surfaces and the drive wheels.

4. The track set according to claim 3, characterized in that, one of the rotating bodies is connected to a launch mechanism that releases the locking of the vehicle toy by the stopper after a predetermined time has elapsed after the stopping and launches the vehicle toy, and the other rotating body is connected to a power transmission mechanism that causes a moving member other than the stopper to move.

5. The track set according to claim 4, characterized in that, the stopper is configured to be able to be raised and lowered with respect to the track set, to lock the vehicle toy in a raised position, and to allow the vehicle toy to pass in a lowered position, the launch mechanism comprises: a slider configured to be able to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in an entering direction of the vehicle toy, to raise the stopper in the first position, and to lower the stopper in the second position.

6. The track set according to claim 5, characterized in that, the launch mechanism comprises: an elastic body that applies a force to the slider in the direction of the first position; a pressing member that presses the slider in a predetermined rotational position to move the slider to the second position.

7. The track set according to claim 6, characterized in that, a tension spring is hung between the pressing member and a fixed portion, the pressing member is rotated in one direction from an initial rotational position against the biasing force of the tension spring, and after reaching the predetermined rotational position, is rotated in the same direction to the initial rotational position by the biasing force of the tension spring.

8. The track set according to claim 7, characterized in that, the stopper is provided between the two rotating bodies and is able to lock the vehicle toy regardless of the direction in which the vehicle toy enters the track set, the launch mechanism is provided with a rotational switching mechanism that is able to rotate the pressing member in the one direction regardless of the rotational direction of the one of the rotating bodies.

9. The track set according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that, all the gears provided on the track set are configured to rotate around a vertical axis.

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